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Left to Right: 2016 Community Award Recipients: Left to Right: 2016 Scholarship Recipients: Tiera Thornton, Tamia Mrs. Vickie Hill, Gospel Host WTLZ KISS 107.1; Mrs. Joyce Harvin, Thornton, Kamilah Freeman; Jewel Owens Community Connection, WTLZ KISS 107.1; and Mrs. Colette Boyd, News Anchor, WNEM TV5. The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa these women are Godly and Spiritual Women Saginaw. She states, “she loves the news (NSPDK), Incorporated, Gamma Kappa Chapter who are in unique positions to impact the world because she strives to be a voice for those who hosted 125 guests at its 10th Annual Martin through television, radio, and personal have no voice and an advocate for what’s right”. Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, appearances. They are exemplary communicators Mrs. Joyce Harvin, the producer and Radio January 30, 2016 at the Horizons Conference who are: Host for Community Connections, WTLZ KISS Center. • Empowered and led by a Higher Power 107.1 and Co-Advisor with Saginaw NAACP The theme for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to represent hope for the disenfranchised Youth Advisor is a native of Saginaw, Michigan. Prayer Breakfast was: “African American • They are the voice of those who cannot She graduated from and Women of God in the Media”. Gamma Kappa speak for themselves and attended Delta where she pursued her Chapter presented three Community Service • They are leaders that can bring people studies in news media as a career pathway when Awards and four $500 scholarships to graduating together in unity. she discovered that black women were not seniors from area high schools. Mrs. Colette Boyd co-anchors with Sam properly represented among the professional Merrill at 5:00, 6:00, and 11:00 p.m. weeknights. ranks. She also attended the University of This year’s 2016 Community Award She joined WNEM TV-5 in November 2013 as a Michigan—Flint. Mrs. Harvin’s early Recipients were: reporter, Wake-Up co-anchor and Noon anchor. involvement in communications includes writing • Mrs. Colette Boyd, WNEM TV-5 News She grew up in Metro- and is a proud a column for the Model Cities News; a segment Anchor Alumni. She has a producer for “Day By Day” at ’s • Mrs. Joyce Harvin, Radio Host for Master’s Degree in Public Health and a Bachelor WUCM public broadcast station, and producer Community Connection, KISS 107.1 of Science Degree in Psychobiology from the and host of “ONE Up” her first radio talk show. • Mrs. Vickie Hill, Radio Gospel Show University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She also Hired in 1977 by then radio station WWWS (W3 Host, KISS 107.1 honed her Broadcast Journalism skills at Specs Soul) 107.1, Mrs. Harvin holds the distinction of These women exemplified the theme in their Howard School of Media Arts. Mrs. Boyd being the first African American female radio own unique way. They were chosen for this worked as a reporter and anchor in Lansing and station manager in the mid-west radio market. year’s honor because the sorority believed that the Flint area before making the trek north to JUMP TO PG 6, NSPDK Awards The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper 2016 Detroit Hair Wars – The Michigan Banner “The Motown Show” 1400 W. 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FROM PG 2, NSPDK Awards She infuses 2012, she was voted the Women of the Year for Mrs. Demona Reed and Mrs. Wilmer McZee her spirit and drive for getting a job done with her hard work, dedication, and commitment to rendered songs of worship and praise. Prayer for one motto: “Never Sweat the Small Stuff!” the Great Lakes Bay Region. Family, Community, and Youth were given by Mrs. Vickie Hill is a radio gospel announcer Four high school graduating seniors were Deacon John R. Thomas of Zion Missionary at WTLZ KISS 107.1. For over 19 years, many recognized to receive $500 scholarship to a Baptist Church, Deacon Curtis McZee of people have “invited” Mrs. Hill into their homes college or university of their choice. Tabernacle Baptist Church, and Mr. TreVaundre every Sunday morning to listen to her words of • Kamilah Freeman attends Arthur Hill Evans of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, encouragement and special music arrangements High School and has a GPA of 4.059. She plans respectively. The Sorority’s two youth groups— of contemporary Christian to Traditional gospel to attend Prairie View A&M University and Xinos and Kudos—provided a special music. She showcases local artist and has major in social work and minor in business. presentation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. provided opportunities for artist to become Kamilah is the daughter of Mrs. Camille Martin- The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, national artists by giving them a start on her Freeman. Incorporated consists of active and retired show. On January 16, 2010, Mrs. Hill was • Jewel Owens attends Carrollton High educators whose mission is to stimulate personal awarded the “STELLAR AWARD” called the School and has a GPA of 3.301. She plans to growth among teachers; to foster a true spirit of Reach Award at the 25th Annual Stellar Gospel attend Michigan State University and major in sisterhood; to promote the highest ideals of the Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry in Pre-Medicine with a specialization in Human teaching profession; and to encourage the Nashville, Tennessee. The award is presented to Biology. Jewel is the daughter Mr. Billy and development of the potential of our youth. In announcers who reach through the airwaves in Mrs. Fashonta Erwin. remembrance of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther positive ways through their words and music. • Tamia Thornton attends Arthur Hill High King Jr. and others who fought and died for the She raises funds for the needy and addresses School and has a GPA of 4.00. She plans to privileges we all enjoy, we owe it to our children groups at youth conferences, schools, and also attend Michigan State University and major in and future generations to teach about our history mentors at the Saginaw County Juvenile Center Nursing. Tamia is the daughter of Mrs. Yolonda and the struggles and sacrifices that occurred in on a monthly basis. Mrs. Hill has been the Harper. the past, to look at what is happening now, and driving force to bring 1,000 to 2,000 people to • Tiera Thornton attends Arthur Hill High prepare our youth for what is coming in their the Annual Gospel Fest held each year at School and has a GPA of 4.043. She plans to future. Ojibway Island. She has been the Branch attend Michigan State University to become a Article Submitted by: Dr. Lillian Jones- Manager at the Catholic Federal Credit Union in Family Nurse Practitioner and open an office Thomas, President of Gamma Kappa Chapter of Bay City, Michigan for 9 years and has worked at with her twin sister, Tamia Thornton. Tiera is the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Catholic Federal Credit Union for 19 years. In daughter of Mrs. Yolonda Harper. Incorporated.

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 The Latino Banner – [email protected] February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 9 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper INTERSECTION OF BUSINESS & WEALTH Local Business Mentors Step-Up for Young Entrepreneurs Volunteers Help YEA! Students in Business Planning Process MIDLAND, MI –The Young Entrepreneurs Health. Mr. Stackhouse will be supporting a Innovation Center, JS&B Associates, LLC, Academy, or YEA!, an innovative program that student business developing a cell phone app Chemical Bank, Saginaw Valley State University guides students through the process of starting and Ashley will be assisting an educational College of Business, ITC Holdings Corporation, , their own real business, is excited to announce robotics business. Other mentors include, COPOCO Community Credit Union, Andrews this year’s business mentors and sponsors for Ashley Bellmer from Sound Productions, Hooper Pavlik PLC, SAMSA Tech Shop, Yeo & this year’s Midland YEA! class coordinated by Jenni Bush from SPACE, Inc., Andrew Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants and Alden B. the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce and Koelinger from the Mackinac Center for Dow Center for Creativity & Enterprise. held at Northwood University. Public Policy, Chris Moultrup from the During the course of the seven-month Once the students get the ball rolling on MidMichigan Innovation Center, Dustin program, more than 50 local businesses their ideas, YEA! pairs up each business with Neumeyer from Aberro Creative, Larry Stover become involved with YEA! at various levels. an appropriate business mentor. This person from Stover Imaging and Curt White from From helping teach the basics of business to helps the students to better understand their White IEQ. inviting students to tour their companies, our concept, write a business plan, identify their As a non-profit organization, YEA! relies on volunteers participate in a variety of capacities. target audience and provide all around the generosity of the community and of sponsors; Students work in close cooperation with local support. This year’s mentors range from people who identify with entrepreneurship and business leaders, community leaders and Michael Stackhouse, owner of SAMSA Tech want to help pave the way for our future educators who use their personal experiences Shop to Ashley Raetz-Myers, workforce entrepreneurs. Some help the enterprises get off to demonstrate how to develop ideas and development specialist at MidMichigan the ground while others provide in-kind support objectives, pitch potential investors, obtain or volunteer their time funding, register with governmental agencies, and services. YEA! establish e-commerce and a web presence, and supporters include much more. By the end of the class, students Northwood University, own and operate fully-formed and functioning Midland Public businesses, which they can carry out after their Schools, MidMichigan graduation from the program. SVSU 2016 Manufacturing & Information Technology Employment Fair Date: Event Description: 2/17/2016 The industries of Manufacturing & Information Time: Technology are both growing at 12:00 PM TO 3:00 PM a very rapid pace. For this reason, Saginaw Valley State Event Location: University annually brings Saginaw Valley State University together some of the top 7400 Bay Rd. employers from these two fields Pioneer Hall to speak with career seekers University Center, MI 48710 about employment opportunities available at their companies! Phone: For details, visit www.svsu.edu/ (989) 964-4954 careerservices/

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 10 The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Tri-City Chiropractic Welcomes Dr. Chelsie Arnold Tri-City Chiropractic is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Chelsie Arnold to the Tri-City Chiropractic Team. Dr. Arnold, who specializes in pediatric and pregnant patients, graduated Summa Cum Laude from SVSU with a BS in Biology and graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Doctor of chiropractic. Dr. Arnold also specializes in Diversified, Sacral Occipital Technique, Thompson and Basic techniques as well as Craniopathy. Dr. Arnold’s passion for treating children has seen positive results in behavioral issues, lack of sleep, teething, irritability, colic, reflux, constipation, ear infections and plagiocephaly.

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Deromedi named to Selection Committee Winningest football coach in MAC and CMU history one of four new members beat Michigan State in 1991 and 1992. Deromedi former United States Secretary​ of State is also a member of the CMU Athletic Hall of Condoleezza Rice. Fame (2000), the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Kirby Hocutt, the Texas Tech athletic (2004) and the MAC Hall of Fame (2012). director, was named chairman of the committee He left coaching after the 1993 season to earlier this month. Also on the committee: Tom become the director of athletics at CMU for 12 Jernstedt, the former NCAA executive vice years, and he previously served on the NCAA president; Bobby Johnson, former coach at Football Issues Committee and is a former chair Vanderbilt and Furman; Jeff Long, vice of the NCAA Football Rules Committee. His chancellor and director of athletics at Arkansas- tenure was highlighted by an extensive upgrade Fayetteville; Dan Radakovich, director of of the campus's athletic facilities, 34 MAC athletics at Clemson; Steve Wieberg, former USA Herb Deromedi, the winningest football championships and eight MAC Institutional Today reporter and Tyrone Willingham, former coach in Mid-American Conference and Central Academic Achievement Awards in a nine-year coach at Stanford, Washington and Notre Dame. Michigan University history, was named today as span.​ Retired CMU coach Kramer, who now lives one of four new members on the NCAA College "Herb Deromedi has been an ambassador for in Tennessee, maintains regular contact with his Football Playoff Selection Committee. CMU for decades, and he brings three powerful former staffer and says Deromedi will have no Deromedi, the first member with MAC ties, traits to this committee," CMU Director of problem fitting in with the committee. will serve a three-year term on the 13-member Athletics said. "He's been an "The committee needs people with strong committee that ranks the top 25 teams and outstanding coach, a nationally recognized football backgrounds, and that's certainly true determines matchups for the four-team football administrator, and he remains passionate and with Herb," Kramer said. playoff and other top bowl games. engaged with the game on a national level." Kramer chuckled when the subject turned to He was selected by MAC Commissioner Jon Deromedi said he watches televised games Deromedi receiving "advice" from friends and Steinbrecher to be put in front of the College – from coast to coast -- during the week and on fans of college football on where teams should be Football Playoff administration, made up of all weekends. ranked. 10 Football Bowl Subdivision commissioners "I'm eager to share with the other committee "Oh, he'll handle it," Kramer said. "He was a and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick. members and hear their viewpoints," Deromedi coach for a long time, and unsolicited advice just "I'm humbled to have this opportunity," said. "That's what the job entails, to represent goes with the territory." Deromedi said. "Football has been a significant football for the entire country, not just one Reprinted from cmuchippewas.com​ part of my life. This gives me an opportunity to specific area."​ be involved in its rich history and with its Deromedi and the rest of the College ongoing history. Being part of that selection Football Playoff selection committee will process to determine the national champion is meet weekly beginning in late October or very meaningful." early November to produce rankings. The Also named to the selection committee on committee meets again during selection Thursday was former Michigan coach Lloyd weekend for a final ranking. This year's final Carr, former Southern Miss coach Jeff Bower rankings had Clemson on top followed by and current Oregon Athletics Director Rob Alabama, Michigan State and Oklahoma. Mullens. Alabama and Clemson advanced to the title Deromedi, who was elected to the College game, won by Alabama, 45-40. Football Hall of Fame in 2007, started at CMU in The committee is made up of well- as an assistant coach under . He known personalities in and out of college succeeded Kramer as head coach in 1978 and football. Former Wisconsin coach and compiled a 110-55-10 record, including 90 MAC current Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez victories. His teams earned three MAC titles and is on the panel. So is Stanford professor and

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 15 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper FUNdraising GOOD TIMES Philanthropy is alive and well in the African American community Here’s a stereotype to bust: Philanthropy is At its core this remarkable book reminds giving 25 percent more of their income than about large gifts from the rich and the powerful readers “We have always been whites. About $11-billion [in giving] comes who give to organizations and institutions that philanthropists.” Giving Back reframes, from black donors...” That’s a lot of money. serve those in need. Here’s an expanded redefines and re-imagines philanthropy from When we change the images we hold in our definition: philanthropy includes everyday an African American perspective, placing minds, we are empowered to grow the tradition African Americans who give freely of their African Americans at the center as donors, of African American philanthropy and adapt it treasure. caregivers, social change agents, and generous to the changing needs of our community. So much of African American philanthropy souls. The photos and tributes highlight Working together we can be more creative, is impactful, but unrecorded. We have a history church members, neighbors, family members more resourceful, and more powerful in our of digging deep and calling on each other for the and others who have touched the lives of numbers. Our history has shown that our power good of our community. Ever since we landed on individuals and communities. It records is in our collective giving. Continue your these shores that’s what we have done. It’s part everyday African American philanthropy. individual giving, and take time to give of our DNA, though rarely recorded. While we give in unrecorded ways, we are collectively and strategically. Our philanthropy is a rite of passage. It also on record for giving a high percentage of Copyright 2016– Mel and Pearl Shaw arises out of necessity. It empowers us to our incomes. According to a 2012 report from For suggestions on how to increase your address needs within our community. It also the Kellogg Foundation, “almost two-thirds of impact as a fundraiser or nonprofit board gives us an independence. It’s how we survived black households make charitable donations, member visit www.saadandshaw.com for decades after the end of slavery and through to modern times: being able to share our resources, our knowledge, and our treasure. We would not enjoy the quality of life that we do without the traditions of philanthropy within our community. Those traditions still stand today. For most of us, the quality and character of our lives are measured by our philanthropy: by how we advocate, share, mobilize, and volunteer so we can upgrade the quality of life in our community. This Christmas we were given a most beautiful book – Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists. It was created by the members of New Generation of African American Philanthropists – a giving circle in Charlotte, NC that is hosted by the Foundation for The Carolinas. The book includes photos, stories, tributes, quotes, statistics and poetry. The author is Valaida Fullwood and the photographer is Charles W. Thomas Jr. Mel and Pearl Shaw

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 16 The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper HEALTH “Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing” February Is American Heart Health Month Heart disease is the leading cause of death • Encourage families to make small pressure. for men and women in the United States. Every changes, like using spices to season their • If you drink alcohol, drink only in year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. food instead of salt. moderation. The good news is heart disease can often be • Motivate teachers and administrators to • Get active and eat healthy prevented when people make healthy choices make physical activity a part of the • How can I help spread the word? and manage their health conditions. school. This can help students start good • We’ve made it easier for you to make a Communities, health professionals, and families habits early. difference. This article is full of ideas to can work together to create opportunities for • Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in help you take action today. people to make healthier choices. their communities by speaking out about For example: Make a difference in your community: ways to prevent heart disease. • Add information about living a heart Spread the work about strategies for preventing You can make healthy changes to lower your healthy lifestyle to your everyday heart disease and encourage people to live heart risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and conversation. healthy lives. preventing risk factors is also important for • Tweet about American Heart Month. How can American Heart Month make a people who already have heart disease. To lower • Host a community event where families difference? your risk: can be active while learning about local We can use this month to raise awareness • Watch you weight. health resources. about heart disease and how people can prevent it • Quit smoking and stay away from Take action: Be the cure! Join the American – both at home and in the community. secondhand smoke. heart Association’s national movement in support Here are just a few ideas: • Control your cholesterol and blood of healthier communities and healthier lives. March Madness at Social Security Basketball information. Check it out at www. family wage earner is another event that can fans are socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. be devastating both emotionally and gearing up for 2. One of the most important fouls you financially. You can learn more about how we March might want to avoid is not signing up for assist millions of people each year at www. Madness, Medicare Part B. Enrollment begins January socialsecurity.gov/disabilityssi and www. which will 1 and ends March 31. Medicare Part B covers socialsecurity.gov/survivors. culminate two types of services: medically necessary 4. A winning retirement plan is your slam when the final services and preventive. You can avoid that dunk! At www.socialsecurity.gov/retire you’ll four teams in foul (as well as the penalty you must pay for find many helpful resources. When you are ready the NCAA not signing up during the enrollment period) to retire, apply for benefits online in as little as 15 fight for the and sign up for Medicare Part B when you minutes. At www.socialsecurity.gov, you’ll be title of national turn 65 at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicare. hitting slam dunk after slam dunk and ensure champion. While basketball fans are excited 3. From a quick pass aimed at a well- your championship retirement. about March Madness, Social Security already positioned three-point shooter to an alley-oop As you can see, there’s no need for excess has its own winning “final four” to help you this that ends in a game-winning score, assists are madness this March if you use our “final four.” season. one of the main ways a team wins. Two ways Social Security is on your team and we’re here 1. The online services you can put into we assist people are with disability benefits when you need us. play with a my Social Security account are like and survivors benefits. Disability is something Stephanie Holland is the Public Affairs free-throws. They’re quick and easier than most people don’t like to think about, yet Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her muscling your way to the basket (or field studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a c/o Social Security Administration, 455 Bond St office). My Social Security is an online 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before Benton Harbor MI 49022 or via email at account that allows you quick and secure reaching full retirement age. The loss of a key [email protected] access to your personal Social Security

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 17 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Great Lakes PACE “Too Good to be True?” After 22 hospital enrollees may be responsible for cost of medical stays one person services received from out-of-network providers celebrated 2 months without prior approval- except for emergencies. with 0 admissions. This Both medical and nursing care is done in is one of many our on-site clinic. There’s also a pharmacy, lab, rewarding outcomes therapy, adult day health, transportation, meals seen with our enrollees. and more. In-home care is available when Each person’s life has needed. Call Jeri Darby RN or Amanda Shoup improved in some way SW, our Intake Coordinators at (989) 272-7610 since enrolling in Great for an overview of our complete services. You Lakes PACE. It’s even are welcome to come and see our new facility. impacting marital Walk-in tours are week days from relationships. One 9:00 am. – 4:00 p.m. Evening hours are Amanda Shoup SW Courtesy Photo Jeri Darby RN Courtesy Photo “Sounds too good to be true!” person said; “Me and scheduled upon request. Or you may call and This is often heard when we show visitors our my wife cuddled last night.” His wife is his schedule a group tour. Learn more about facility and tell them about Great Lakes PACE. primary caregiver. Their growing tension was Great Lakes PACE; it sounds good… and it’s Great Lakes PACE opened May 1, 2015 and is caused by caregiver stress. This is declining with true! already making positive impacts in people lives. the services of Great Lakes PACE. Great Lakes PACE services are offered in We’ve seen decreased hospitalizations; PACE stands for Program of All- these Zip Codes: Saginaw Midland, Bay, Gratiot, improved relationships; stable blood sugars; inclusive Care for the Elderly; it’s for those who Tuscola and portions of Shiawassee and Arenac decreased pain and depression and much more. meet our age, medical, financial and residential Counties: 48417, 48601, 48602, 48603, eligibility (see zip 48604, 48607, 48609, 48611, 48614, 48615, codes below). We are 48616, 48620, 48623, 48626, 48631, 48634, located at 3378 48637, 48638, 48640, 48642, Fashion Square Blvd, 48649, 48650, 48655, 48662, 48706, between McCarty and 48708, 48722, 48724, 48732, 48734, Shattuck. Our team 48747, 48757, 48841, 48457, 48460, includes doctors, 48807, 48831 nurses, physical- occupational- recreational therapists, Do you know what to do in an emergency? social workers, a CPR and First Aid Courses held Monthly dietitian and a transportation coordinator. PACE

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 19 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Replacing Your Social Security Card Online By: Stephanie Holland, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We strive to provide you world-class features. The application process has built-in you to check with us later in the year! service. With that in mind, Social Security features to detect fraud and confirm your Before you request a replacement card rolled out a new service that allows some of identity. online, you may want to consider whether our customers to request a replacement Social In certain cases, security experts at Social you need to get a replacement card at all. Security card online. Security will contact you to ensure it is a Most times, knowing your number is what’s The new online version of the Application legitimate application. We only issue a important. You’ll rarely need the card itself, for a Replacement Social Security Card replacement card if there’s no suspicion of perhaps only when you get a new job and allows people in some states to request a fraud and only mail it to a verified address. have to show it to your employer. replacement card online through our secure To take advantage of this new service option, If you decide that, you do need a my Social Security portal without traveling to you must: replacement card, log into your personal my a field office. You can create or log into your • Have or create a my Social Security Social Security account and select “Request personal my Social Security account at www. account; a Replacement Card.” Next, answer the socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. • Have a valid driver’s license in a screening questions to confirm eligibility, Currently available in the District of participating state or the District of Columbia (or complete personal data, and you’re done! Columbia, Michigan, Nebraska, a state-issued identification card in some states); For more information, please visit www. Washington, and Wisconsin, it’s an easy, • Be age 18 or older and a United States socialsecurity.gov. convenient, and secure way to request a citizen with a domestic U.S. mailing address (this Stephanie Holland is the Public Affairs replacement card online. includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses); and Specialist for West Michigan. You can write When you open a my Social Security • Not be requesting a name change or any her c/o Social Security Administration, 455 account, we protect your information by other changes to your card. Bond St. Benton Harbor MI 49022 or via using strict identity verification and security We plan to add more states, so we encourage email at [email protected] Eat Healthy - Be Active Be active, healthy and happy with Eat Healthy – Be Active from Michigan State University February 19 & 26, Extension. March 4, 11 & 18, April 1

· Eat healthy on a budget 1pm – 2pm · Physical activity · Tips for a healthy weight Saginaw Mexican American Council · Quick, healthy meals and snacks 1537 S. Washington Ave. · Enjoy healthy food that tastes great · Making healthy eating a part of your Contact Priscilla Cantu at total lifestyle (989) 758-2500 ext. 249 Choosing Wisely ® Campaign As a regional non-profit health of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation, collaborative, the Michigan Health Information MiHIA has joined this effort, partnering with Alliance (MiHIA) Inc. is focused on improving SCDPH and a number of other organizations, to regional population health, patient experience educate physicians, hospital systems, and the cost of care throughout mid-Michigan. community health organizations and consumers. The Choosing Wisely® campaign is a Learn more about the Choosing Wisely national initiative sponsored by the American campaign, and how to ensure you get the right Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). With the care at the right time, go to http://www. help thorugh a grant from the American Board choosingwisely.org/.

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 21 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper EDUCATION UM-Dearborn students join 2016 Detroit Hair Wars Staff tribute to Detroit’s music, cars & hair stars – featuring over 25 of America’s top hair entertainers and more than 200 models in a variety of stage presentations. Several of Detroit’s hair icons will also be honored at halftime with the Hair Wars Lifetime Achievement Award.

Date: Sunday ~ April 17, 2016 Time: 6:05 p.m. / Doors open at 5 p.m. (concludes around 10 p.m.) Location: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Ave. * Dearborn, Michigan 48126 Tickets: General Admission $20 / V.I.P.$40 Sabrina Gregory Tyesha Vinson & $100 Lady Authentic Productions Age: All ages (over 21 for cash bar) Hair Wars is proud to announce the hiring of “I’m excited to welcome these ladies to the General Info: 313.534.8318 two students from the UM-Dearborn campus. Hair Wars crew,” says Hair Wars producer David Contact person: David Humphries (Hair Both are currently seniors who studied film “Hump The Grinder” Humphries. “If they Wars founder and producer) * under the direction of Professor H. James studied under Professor Gilmore, I have no doubt 248.470.5183 Gilmore. They will be responsible for filming and they will deliver amazing results,” he adds. editing the 2016 Detroit Hair Wars show (the Show Summary: Email: [email protected] stage show and backstage footage). Hair Wars – “The Motown Show,” a hair Website: www.hairwarsustour.com Filing Taxes for the First-Timer Part 2 The Power of Deduction: you are audited and can’t remember what deduct all of their lunches with co-workers as The need to account for deductible you did a long time ago,” she said. “Many ‘business meals,’” said Reed. “Another expenses is one requirement for which being taxpayers cheat themselves out of deductions example is business gifts; most people do not a pack rat pays off. It can be a problem for by not keeping good records.” realize that the deduction is limited to $25 per those who throw away receipts and find it If deductions are later questioned by the recipient per tax year.” cumbersome to jot down things like mileage IRS, Reed says, deductions for which you have The taxpayer also needs to know that not and expense transactions. no supporting documentation will be every deduction affects the amount of income Being able to deduct expenses for your disallowed. tax due – or the amount of a refund. business or household can be one of the Most deductions require an invoice and “Many first-time filers are confused bright sides of filing taxes. Those deductions proof of payment, such as a cancelled check or when the employee and medical expenses can lead to a refund. But you must prove what credit card statement. they enter into a tax program do not change you spent, says Karen M. Reed, director of Reed says a set of conditions must be met the bottom line of their returns,” Reed said. communications for Citrus Heights, before any deduction is approved by the IRS. “But the reason is that there are limitations California-based Tax Resources Inc. She encourages taxpayers to take the time to on these expenses, which are only deductible “The time to get the documentation in understand the difference between what is when they exceed a certain percentage of order is when you are preparing your tax considered personal versus business. adjusted gross income.” return – not one to three years later when “Many first-time filers believe they can 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 22 The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

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Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director

“Head Start graduates are About Saginaw ISD HE/EHS EHS programs enhance Saginaw ISD Head Start children’s physical, social, Claytor Administrative Building more likely to Established in 1965, Head emotional, and intellectual 3200 Perkins Street Start promotes school readiness development; assist pregnant Saginaw, MI 48601 graduate from for children, ages three to five, women to access Phone 989.752.2193 Fax 989.921.7146 in low-income families by comprehensive prenatal and high school and offering educational, nutritional, postpartum care: support health, social and other services. parents’ efforts to fulfill their Office Hours less likely to need Head Start programs promote parental roles; and help parents Monday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM school readiness by enhancing the move toward self-sufficiency. Tuesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM special education, social and cognitive development Together Head Start and Wednesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM of children through the provision Early Head Start have served Thursday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM repeat a grade, or of educational, health, nutritional, tens of millions of children Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM social and other services to and their families. Saturday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM commit crimes in enrolled children and families. At Saginaw ISD Head Start Sunday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Early Head Start, launched our attentive staff is available adolescence.” in 1995, provides supprt to Monday through Friday to For additional information concerning low-income infants, toddlers, answer all your questions and Saginaw ISD Head Start visit: Joe Baca, www.saginawheadstart.org pregnant women and their make every effort to ensure you families. are 100% satisfied. Congressman Source: www.saginawheadstart.org

“Our mission is to provide high quality services, developing school readiness and family empowerment for prenatal to age five children and families by working in partnership with parents and the community.” -Saginaw ISD HE/EHS

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 23 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Delta College Fall 2016 and Winter 2017 Scholarship Applications Now Open Delta College is currently accepting financial need, or community services addition, community organizations and scholarship applications for the Fall 2016 activities, and how well students answer two associations provided scholarships to 481 and Winter 2017 semesters. The deadline essay questions. Some scholarships require a students totaling an additional $549,137. to apply is February 29, 2016. To begin student to complete the Free Application for The College also provided 10 students the process, visit Delta College’s website Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but others do with the President’s Honors Scholarships, at www.delta.edu. Scholarships are made not; however, it is in the best interest of each which covers all Delta educational costs possible by generous supporters in our student to complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA for two years. community. can be found online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you have any questions about Scholarships are determined by a During the 2015-2016 academic year, scholarships or the application process, number of criteria such as chosen field of 454 students received privately funded please contact the Foundation Office at study, grade point average achieved, scholarships totaling $461,550. In 989-686-9224. Help! I Want to Retire, But I’m Off Track! Sometime around the age of 50, we start to you be relocating or staying where you are? What Protection: think more seriously about retirement. After all, hobbies or activities do you intend to pursue? Do If you have a spouse or dependents, ask the kids (if we have them) are out of the house, you plan to work part-time or not at all? 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Why didn’t I do more? Is it too year, it will eventually cost more to buy the be hired out to someone else. Yet, the surviving late? same things. Make sure your budget takes spouse typically loses a large portion of their If You’ve Fallen off Track inflation into account. Social Security will meet retirement income when their partner dies. Perhaps you always intended to save more, part of your income requirement, but not To help a surviving spouse or other but just didn’t have a solid plan in place or the enough to rely on exclusively. To create an beneficiaries maintain an income when you’re extra money to follow through. Intentions are adequate cash-flow, take advantage of tax- gone, carefully review your pension and IRA commendable, but if life has gotten in the way of advantaged retirement savings accounts such as documents. 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For option which can provide tax-free income five key areas to address: 2015, the regular contribution limit to 401(k) to your beneficiary. There are a variety of 1. Income Management plans, as set by the IRS, is $18,000, and the contract options, including Term, 2. Protection catch-up limit is an additional $6,000. Permanent, Universal, and Variable which 3. Health Care Additional personal investments and/or should be explained to you in detail by a 4. Long-Term Care annuities may also help generate a retirement professional. Often, life insurance offers 5. Leaving a Legacy income, therefore, you should speak with a families protection so that their financial Income Management: qualified financial professional to determine lives can remain intact even after the loss The income you’ll need during retirement is which products may work best with your risk of a loved one. dependent on the lifestyle you plan to have. Will tolerance and investment horizon. JUMP TO PG 24: I Want to Retire

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 24 The Michigan Banner JulyFebruary 16, 2015 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper All-Star Internship Program The FosterClub We are now accepting applications for the • Paid travel and housing expenses All-Star Internship 2016 All-Star Internship. 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The federally- team are tracking data, and funded project began as an internship, and it is showing significant Timmer was hired full time when he graduated impact. from CMU in May 2015. "Both the college "Seeing someone grow and become more students and children are confident is an amazing thing," Timmer said. developing and sustaining "Even if I'm only making minor changes, it is an stronger academic and energizing feeling giving back to the community cultural identities," Kinney and pushing students to reach their goals." said. "They are becoming Timmer was inspired as a Niijkewehn mentor more committed to each to continue to work with Native American youth. other, to their culture and to "The Niijkewehn program gave me the their current and future underlying framework of building trust and education."​ rapport with my mentees," Timmer said. The percentage of "Instead of responding to possible issues in ​​​The Niijkewehn Mentoring Program at mentees reporting they like children after something happens, and always Central Michigan University is designed to school a lot increased from 23 percent to 41 being on the cycle of reaction, these programs increase the number of Native Americans percent after. Those reporting they look forward create a way to move upstream, ahead of the graduating from high school and going on to to going to school a lot and those who reported problem. Mentoring programs strengthen college and earning a degree. And it is definitely they intended to go to college increased by 10 students, families, schools and communities." moving students along that path.​ percent from before the program to after. Continued growth and progress Niijkewehn — interpreted as "the one that Of the 35 college student mentors, 46 percent Carolyn Dunn, CMU associate vice I walk on my path with" — is the only increased their GPA. Those who mentored during president for institutional diversity, has not program in the nation in which Native their senior year all graduated, and all others only engaged as an administrator, she has American college students mentor Native continued in college the next academic year. experienced it as a parent. American youth through a variety of cultural, Niijkewehn "As an administrator I see the value of educational and recreational activities. Niijkewehn’s growth and impact cultural mentoring for native youth. As a parent, "Research indicates Native Americans have ​"Creating a strong sense of future in I've seen tremendous personal, cultural and the lowest high school and college graduation middle and high school students is critical to academic growth," Dunn said. "This program rates of any ethnic or racial group nationally," them becoming resilient and less likely to does for native children exactly what we have set said David Kinney, CMU sociology professor engage in unhealthy behavior," Kinney said. our goals to accomplish...laying the groundwork and program founder. "The children also are learning their culture for success rooted in their native identities." Niijkewehn, a partnership between CMU is cool, and that it is cool to do well in The most recent Niijkewehn development and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, pairs school. These new understandings are crucial is the addition of junior mentors, enabling Central students with fifth-through-eighth because the vast majority of them would be high schoolers who were in the program in grade Saginaw Chippewa Indian students. It first-generation college students."​ middle school — as well as additional Native was piloted in 2002, however lack of funding Inspiration and application American high school students — to help placed the program on hiatus until it was While a student at CMU, Davis Timmer, a mentor younger children. revitalized in the spring of 2013. member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Kinney also sees the program growing to at As a prevention program, Niijkewehn Chippewa Indians, had the opportunity to least 100 Saginaw Chippewa children and 100 aims to increase children's resilience to change the lives of young Native Americans as CMU mentors in Mount Pleasant in the next few becoming involved in problem behaviors such a Niijkewehn mentor. Now, as an employee of years. He also plans to share the program with as drug and alcohol use and unprotected sex. the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa other tribes and in Michigan and beyond As an intervention program, it is designed to Indians, he is using that experience to impact to reach more Native American students. promote the growth of Native American even more Native American youth. The program also has implications for students' academic and cultural identities. Timmer, the community organizer for the educational policies designed to increase high Since its revival, the program has grown tribe's Spring Prevention Project, spends his school and graduation rates among other student from 10 children in one school to 55 children in days working to reduce marijuana use and groups who experience low graduation rates.​

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 26 The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper COMMUNITY Art @ the Andersen Presents Student Award Winners: Celebrating Saginaw’s Cultures Building Unity through Diversity

Saginaw, Michigan, February 4, 2016 – The Enrichment Commission, Saginaw Public Category Body Adornment Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission Schools, Nexteer, The Jury Foundation, Maxwell Rebecca Mueller, SASA High School: Best presents the Celebrating Saginaw’s Cultures: K. Pribil Memorial Trust, Harvey Randall Wickes of Category Non-Functional Building Unity through Diversity Student Art Foundation, Michigan Council for Arts and Maia Rose Wiederhold, SASA High School: Exhibit Award Winners, as part of Art @ the Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for Best of Category Drawing Andersen. The exhibit will be on display now the Arts. For more information call the Saginaw Lilly Larsen, Handley Elementary: Japanese through February 26, 2016 at the Andersen Arts & Enrichment Commission at 989.759.1363. Cultural Center and Tea House Community Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust Drive, Award Winners: Award Saginaw and will be open for viewing from 9:00 Sophia Zaragoza, Handley Elementary: Best Xian Boles, SASA High School: Japanese a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. of School and Best of Elementary Cultural Center and Tea House Community Award winners were selected from the Remyanna Boose, Herig Elementary: Best of Award multi-cultural art exhibition of more than 320 School and Honorable Mention Alejandra Fulgencio, SASA High School: pieces showcasing the talent of Saginaw Public Christion Layton, Loomis Elementary: Best Latino Banner Community Award School students, grades 3 – 12, who worked on of School and Honorable Mention Cayden Gomez, Herig Elementary: National creating a piece of artwork for the exhibit and Devon Cherry, Merrill Park Elementary: Best Association for the Advancement of Colored competition over a multi-week period. Students of School People Community Award developed their composition using the elements Yeirs’Mia Hardister, Rouse Elementary: Best Grace Branch, SASA Middle School: of art and the principles of design and included a of School National Association for the Advancement of statement of learning with each piece of art. Christina Palomo, Thompson Middle School: Colored People Community Award Categories included drawing, painting, design, Best of Middle School Rainelle Mosqueda, Arthur Hill High School: 3D functional, 3D non-functional, and body Lamon Cooper, Thompson Middle School: National Association for the Advancement of adornment. Best of Category Painting Colored People Community Award Art @ the Andersen is a great opportunity for Lindsay Nicol, SASA Middle School: Best of Diamond Robinson, Merrill Park art lovers to connect with the creativity of the Middle School – SASA Elementary: Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Great Lakes Bay Region. The project was Emma Wilson, SASA Middle School: Best of Commission Community Award established by the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Category Non-Functional Lyvauntae Ellison, Saginaw High School: Commission to give artists the opportunity to Iris Funaioli, SASA Middle School: Best of Native American Community Award showcase their work and to introduce the Category Painting Cherish Joe, SASA High School: Purchase community to the abundant creativity in the Jazmine Maurer, Arthur Hill High School: Award Great Lakes Bay Region and throughout the Best of High School state. Individual pieces on display may be Cruz Garcia, SASA High School: Best of available for purchase. High School – SASA, Nexteer Community This Art @ the Andersen exhibition is made Award possible with the support of the Saginaw Arts & Isabella Dean, SASA High School: Best of 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 27 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Hateful Things is a reminder of America’s dark past Exhibit to open at the Castle Museum Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia the dialogue for people to talk about race, which at Ferris State University, serves as a is the goal of Dr. David Pilgrim,” said President strong and compelling reminder of and CEO Ken Santa. America’s racist past. It will be on Dr. Pilgrim, the exhibit’s creator and display at the Castle Museum of curator, seeks to use the artifacts of intolerance Saginaw County History Tuesday, to teach tolerance and promote social justice. Feb. 9. Hateful Things will be on display Feb. 9 This exhibit, a sampling from the through April 24. Due to the nature of the museum’s 10,000 pieces, represents objects on display, this exhibit is recommended nearly 150 years of violence against for those 12 years and older. An adult must African Americans through objects and accompany anyone under the age of 12. images that embody the terrible effects The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 of the Jim Crow legacy. Examples vary a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4:30 from racist memorabilia to caricatured p.m. For more information, call 989-752-2861 images of Blacks on postcards, games, or go to www.castlemuseum.org. ashtrays and drinking glasses. For more information about the Jim Crow SAGINAW, Mich. – Hateful Things, a “This exhibit furthers our Museum of Racist Memorabilia, please visit powerful 39-piece traveling exhibit from the Jim mission at the Castle Museum because it opens http://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/. 2016 Ivylette Youth Group Ball pm at the Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State Street in Saginaw. The theme of this year’s ball is, “Ivy Elegance … Heaven in Pink”. This formal ball helps to raise scholarship funds to insure that these young women are able to continue to strive for excellence at the collegiate level. For the 2016 ball season, we are proud to feature 18 Ivylette members, including two graduating seniors, Tiera Thornton and Tamia Thornton. Both are students at Arthur Hill High School. Tickets are $35 per person. To SAGINAW, MI - The Eta Upsilon purchase tickets, please call Omega graduate chapter of Alpha 989.928.5302 or email Kappa Alpha Sorority is delighted to [email protected]. present the 2016 Ivylette Youth Group For more information on the Ball, a formal celebration of Ivylette program or this event, send a Saginaw's next generation of women message to ivyletteyouthgroup@ in leadership, on March 5, 2016, 7:30 gmail.com.

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 28 The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MICHAEL KOSTA At The Dow Event Center Room within the Dow Event Center in Saginaw he broke out of the HBO Comedy and Arts on Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 8pm. Doors Festival in Aspen. He quickly relocated to Los open 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Angeles where he began his television career; Friday, February 5th at 10am and can be he made regular appearances on The Tonight purchased at Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, Show with Jay Leno & Chelsea Lately before or the Dow Event Center Box Office. Tickets are both those hosts drowned in their money and $20 (plus applicable service charges). ended their shows. He has performed on Michael Kosta is a stand-up comedian who Conan, @Midnight, Late Night with Seth currently hosts and co-executive produces The Meyers, the Just for Laughs Festival in Comment Section for The Kardashian Network Montreal and also starred in his own comedy (formerly E!). The show, which is also produced special, Comedy Central Presents: Michael by Joel McHale, deconstructs the daily goings on Kosta. As a host, Michael acted as a know-it all of pop culture via social media. Previously, correspondent for E!’s spinoff of The Soup, Michael was seen on Fox Sports 1’s, Crowd Goes entitled The Soup Investigates, and was Wild, on which he and Regis Philbin lead a panel recently seen guest hosting the hit G4 series, of experts in a lighthearted look at the world of Attack of The Show; that stint ended after sports. Kosta started out as an athlete; he is quick Kosta caused the show as well as the network MICHAEL KOSTA - At The Dow Event to point out that he was once-ranked number 864 to be cancelled (the media says that the Center - Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 8pm in the world in professional tennis and earned network was being reformatted, but we know - Tickets go on-sale Friday, February 5th at over $11,000 on tour. Don't laugh, that's $11,000 better). Kosta has also developed or starred in 10am - (Saginaw, MI_February 4, 2016) – more than you made as a pro athlete. pilots for NBC, Fox, and MTV that were all Michael Kosta will be appearing live in the Red Kosta gained attention as a comedian when colossal failures.

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 29 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper NON PROFIT NEWS Saginaw Future 24TH ANNUAL AWARDS Luncheon and integration to Dan Gilbert’s portfolio of more Luncheon 11:30 am than 110 companies and investments. Program 11:55 am more Adjourn 1:00 pm Where? $45.00 per person - lunch will be served. What? Saginaw Valley State University Tickets will not be provided - registered attendees Celebrating 33 Saginaw County Economic Curtiss Hall will be verified at the event. Please note you will Development Projects in 2015! 7400 Bay Road be invoiced at a later date. University Center, MI 48710 Who? Please RSVP by Featuring Matthew P. Cullen When? Monday, February 15, 2016. Cullen is president and chief executive officer of Friday, February 19, 2016 Visit saginawfuture.com or Rock Ventures LLC, the umbrella entity formed Registration 11:00 am to provide operational coordination, guidance, call 989-757-2115 Garber Automotive Group presents the CAN Council Mardi Gras Auction February 25th Proceeds Support Abused Children SAGINAW, MI – February 4, 2016: this year’s event: a ReMax hot air balloon ride, abusive homes throughout our region, the Garber Automotive Group presents the CAN an intricately carved MSU walking stick, the CAN Council provides strong advocates and Council Great Lakes Bay Region’s 23rd 2016 American Girl Doll of the Year (Lea), and dedicated professionals to help end the Annual Mardi Gras Auction, Thursday, one-of-a-kind artwork. Chip Hendrick will violence and neglect. CAN also offers February 25th from 5:30 - 10:00pm at a new receive the 2016 Child Advocate of the Year supportive education to parents struggling location, Horizons Conference Center. Join award just before the evening’s live auction. with the day-to-day frustrations of raising the fun: purchase your $75 ticket for the Richard J. Garber, owner of Garber children. CAN’s Mardi Gras Auction is the limited-seating event, sponsor the region’s Automotive Group and presenting sponsor of Council’s largest fundraiser and ensures premiere fundraiser for as little as $200, or the Mardi Gras Auction, says, “The work of the continuation of these services throughout donate an item for auction. CAN Council is simple – it saves lives. Saginaw 2016. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner, a is a healthier, more vibrant community because Purchase your tickets online today by condensed program prior to the live auction, the CAN Council works tirelessly to protect our visiting cancouncil.org/event-registration. and new Mardi Gras festivities throughout the children.” To sponsor or contribute to the Auction, night. There’s something for every bidder at For the 900+ children currently living in call Delores Gale at (989) 752-7226. Saginaw Community Writing Center On the second and fourth Tuesday of For more information, contact Maria Vos, Tuesday, February 23: Writing for the SAT every month from 4 - 7:30pm, the Saginaw SCWC Coordinator, at [email protected] or (989) (Grades 9-12) Community Writing Center (SCWC) will 964-2829. provide FREE writing workshops and One-on-one Tutoring, 4-7:30 pm one-on-one tutoring in the Butman-Fish February 23, March 8 & 22, and April 12 & 26 Library, 1716 Hancock Street in Saginaw. Share a piece of writing (a resume, a The SCWC will be staffed by trained paper for school, a letter--whatever you've SVSU Writing Center tutors. There is no written!) and receive feedback on your work. need to register for the workshops or tutoring Workshops, 6-7:30 pm in advance--just stop by! 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 30 The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Non Profit Directory CAN Council Saginaw County Health Delivery, Inc. Pit and Balcony Theatre Saginaw County Business & 1311 N. Michigan Avenue 501 Lapeer Ave. 805 N. Hamilton Education Partnership Saginaw, MI 48602 Saginaw, MI 48607 Saginaw, MI 48602 1213 South Washington Ave. (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-277 989-759-6400 www.pitandbalconytheatre.com Saginaw, MI 48601 www.cancouncil.org Houghton-Jones Task Force 989-754-6587 989.399.0016 1708 Johnson Street [email protected] THE EZEKIEL PROJECT Saginaw, MI Saginaw County Community Action [email protected] 989-752-1660 Public Libraries of Saginaw Agency, Inc. (CAC) P.O. Box 3470 Butman-Fish, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel 2824 Perkins Street Saginaw, MI 48605-3470 Lighthouse Outreach Center Libraries Saginaw, MI 48601 Phone: 989-755-1620 808 Janes Street 505 Janes Avenue 989-753-7741 Fax: 989-755-4038 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-928-9096 989-755-0904 The Saginaw Community Foundation Good Neighbors Mission www.saginawlibrary.org 1 Tuscola, Suite 100 1318 Cherry Street Mobile Medical Response Saginaw, MI 48607 Saginaw, MI 48601 834 S. Washington Ave. Restoration Community Outreach 989-755-0545 989-399-9918 Saginaw, MI 48601 1205 Norman 989.758.2900 Saginaw, MI 48601 Women of Colors Great Lakes PACE (989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880 P.O. Box 5525 3378 Fashion Square Blvd. Michigan Banner Outreach Email: [email protected] Saginaw, MI 48603 Saginaw, MI 48603 1400 W. Genesee 989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286 Phone: 989 272-7610 Saginaw, MI 48602 Fax: 989 272-7669 989-714-2240 Website: www.greatlakespace.org [email protected]

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 31 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Non-Profit “Best Practices” Program Non-Profit "Best Practices" Program when; and where to find evaluation resources. Social Media Marketing for Non Profits- Date: 2/26/2016 TO 4/15/2016 Strategic Alliances-Strategic alliances can Social networking sites have received a lot of Time: 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM take many forms and can serve multiple attention from the nonprofit world because they Event Location: purposes, such as partnership, sharing of align with nonprofits’ desire to reach out to larger Saginaw Valley State University resources and improved operational communities. Adding to the buzz, there are a efficiency. Strategic alliances help to number of success stories about nonprofits using 7400 Bay Rd. strengthen individual nonprofit capacity and social networks to reach new volunteers, locate University Center, MI 48710 the capacity of the sector as a whole. audiences interested in their cause, build up Phone: Nonprofit organizations should be open to supporter lists, and even raise money. This course 989-964-4048 strategic alliances and, when appropriate, will introduce you to the Social networking life should partner with other organizations to and how your organization could benefit. Event Description: enhance their capability to achieve desired Introduction to Grant Writing- New to the The United Way of Saginaw County and results. Nonprofits should work to promote field of grants or a seasoned pro, one will learn SVSU noncredit Certificate is for current and cooperation and coordination among a variety how to find grant funders and how to decide if future staff and managers of local nonprofit of entities to avoid unproductive duplication the funder is a good fit with your program. Also, agencies. This program is intended for managers of services and to maximize the resources how to write goals, objectives and activities to of nonprofits and/or employees­ who have upper available to the communities they serve. support your grant project while applying the level responsibilities. We offer a unique blend of Advocacy and Public Policy-One of the "Best Practices." The class will review sample theory, group activities, and case studies to meet important roles of the nonprofit sector is to grants and engage in lively discussion - "would each participant at her/his level. With the “Best advocate the social and governmental changes you fund this project?" Experienced grant writers Practices” tools and techniques, our students necessary to respect the full potential of all will be able to refresh their skills and assure return to the nonprofit sector ready to meet and members of our community. Advocacy is "Best Practices". While, new writers will learn overcome today’s challenges. The participating legal for nonprofits and is vital to changing the basics of grant writing along with the "Best nonprofit leader is offered the opportunity to the world our clients live in. Practices". (Full Day Workshop) share ideas and experiences with others in the Financial Management-Financial Capstone Presentations- The Capstone same industry. Participants also have the management is a central management tool for Session gives you an opportunity to integrate all opportunity to learn and network together in a overseeing an agency’s activities. Learn the workshops into an overall vision of "Best comfortable, knowledge-building environment. essentials of financial management techniques. Practices" in nonprofit management. Review the Our workshops are led by qualified Transparency and Accountability- As an competencies and put your plan for success into instructors who are knowledgeable in the entity that serves the public, you have an ethical action. You will give a 10-minute presentation on nonprofit sector and have additional teaching obligation to conduct business that is accountable how the information you have gained will be put expertise. The certificate curriculum consists of and transparent to your constituents. This to use in your respective businesses as a result of 36 classroom hours. The certificate is awarded workshop will take an in-depth look at your completing this program. Your completion upon completion of ten three-hour workshops, responsibilities and best practices for ensuring certificate from the Nonprofit "Best Practices" 1 six-hour Grant Writing workshop, and 1 transparency and accountability. Management Certificate program is presented to six-hour Capstone Presentation session.­ Board Governance-Nonprofits are you at the end of this workshop. (8:30 - 2:00) Course Outline: responsible for determining the goals and Directions: Planning- Nonprofits have a duty to engage overall leadership of their organization. Boards Each class will take place in a classroom on in sound planning to define a clear vision for the set policy and ensure that the organization has SVSU's campus. The classroom will vary future and specific strategies for reaching the resources to carry out their mission. We depending on availability of given facilities. established goals. Through this program, will cover board roles and responsibilities; Below is the each Non-Profit classes dates and nonprofits will have the opportunity to learn how board-staff relations; board recruitment; and times. planning can include input from constituents and evaluating board performance. Winter Schedule: should be intentional and ongoing to position Volunteer Management- Critical to any Friday, February 26 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm organizations to achieve their goals. non-profit organization’s success is its ability to Thursday, March 03 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Evaluation-Funders and managers are effectively recruit, engage, and retain quality Friday, March 11 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm demanding to know the outcomes of programs. volunteers. Volunteer Management will teach Thursday, March 17 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Learn how to plan for evaluation from the start; you best practices in working with volunteers, Friday, April 01 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm how to use evaluation to improve program as well as providing helpful and practical tips Friday, April 08 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm delivery; what evaluation techniques to use for operational implementation. Friday, April 15 - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 32 The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper PRAISE CONNECTIONS & LIFE “Concerts for a Cause” in 2016 gathered in 1857, is affiliated with the United Page Long, long-time Minister of Music), six Church of Christ, and it has recognized octaves of handbells, and dozens of recorders, excellence and eclecticism in its musical percussion instruments, and Orff instruments. offerings since the 1800’s. First Congregational Music programs, including a Chancel Choir Church recently completed one of the Midwest’s and a Chancel Bell Choir take place during the largest organ revitalization projects, the program year. For more information, call the $500,000 effort concerning Skinner Opus 751, Church office at 989.754.6565, Tuesday in May 2015, which solidifies the congregation’s through Friday, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM or cultural commitment to the Cathedral District, visit our website at www.fccsaginaw.org. Saginaw, and the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Church’s first quartet, formed in 1882, effectively improved the quality of singing Historic First Congregational Church of in the Church. Saginaw, Michigan announces an upcoming Over the years, concert benefitting the Flint Water Crisis musicians with Dr. Quincy O. Dobbs, Minister of including Duke Music here at First Congregational Church, Ellington and on accordion and accompanied by Steven Virgil Fox, have Prevett on classical guitar. “Student/Teacher performed in the Duets: Nocturnes for a Winter Night” sacred space. happens on Friday, February 19, 2016 The Church beginning with a light soup and bread meal is one of the at 6:00 PM (RSVP necessary), then the finest facilities concert at 7:15 PM (Free-will donations will for music and be accepted at the door.) Rev. Dr. Deborah musical outreach Conrad from Woodside Church in Flint, a in the region. leader in the social justice arena for safe The John Iliff water for all will also speak. Donations will Chapel houses a benefit Woodside’s on-site water filtration tonally unaltered system for Flint residents. Beautiful music two-manual, nine in an unlikely instrumentation! Come, join rank pipe organ, us! built by the Additional concerts are scheduled for 2016, Aeolian-Skinner every Friday during Lent at 12:15 PM and also Organ Company, on Friday, May 13, 2016, “A French Affair” Inc. (Opus 1327). benefitting Major Chords for Minors (5th Organ Among other Symphony by Widor). Mark your calendars and instruments, First RSVP for the light meals! Congregational First Congregational Church is an Church houses acoustically-superb building, which dates to two Steinway 1867, and is located on the corner of South pianos, two Jefferson Avenue and Hayden Street in harpsichords downtown Saginaw. The congregation, (built by Dr. 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 33 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

Love is that condition in the human spirit so profound that “it empowers us to develop courage; to trust that courage and build bridges with it; to trust those bridges and cross over them so we can attempt to reach each other. ~Maya Angelou ”

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Bethel AME Church Faith Based Directory St. Lukes CME Church Pastor P. David Saunders 1121 Tusola 535 Cathay St. Jacob’s Ladder New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Saginaw, MI 48607 Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Dempsey Allen Rev. Dr. Willie F. Casey (989) 755-0351 (989) 755-7011 1926 Fairfield Street 1721 Tuscola Street Saginaw, MI 48602 Saginaw, MI 48601 The Potters Touch Ministries Bread of Life Harvest Center (989) 799-6601 (989) 753-7600 Pastor Kareem J. Bowen Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 1402 North 6th Street 3726 Fortune Blvd. Life in Christ Ministries New Life Baptist Church Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48603 Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. Pastor Rufus Bradley (989) 755-48601 (989) 790-7933 2915 S. Washington Road 1401 Janes St. facebook.com/The Potters Touch Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 Christ Disciples Baptist Church (989) 401-4465 (989) 753-1151 Transforming Life Ministries Founder Pastor Eddie Benson [email protected] Pastor William Brown Pastor Genevieve Benson New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 3024 South Washington Avenue 3317 Lapeer Street Messiah Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Alfred “AJ” Harris Jr. Saginaw, MI 48601-4353 Saginaw, MI 48601 2615 Williamson Road 3610 Russel St. (989) 754-9573 (989) 754-2444 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Otis Washington (989) 754-0801 True Vine Baptist Church Christ Fellowship Baptist Church Phone: (989) 777-2636 Pastor Paul E. Broaddus Rev. Robert Davis, Jr. Fax: (989) 777-2640 Ninth Street Community Church 2930 Janes Street 818 N.Washington Ave. E-mail: [email protected] Pastor William L. Scott Jr. Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 Website: www.messiahsag.org Assistant Pastor Rex Jones (989) 752-0751 989.754.4435 1118 N. 9th Street [email protected] Mt. Olive Baptist Church Saginaw, MI 48601 Victorius Believers Ministries Church Pastor Marvin T. Smith (989) 752-7366 Rev. Christopher V. Pryor Corinthian Baptist Church 1114 N. 6th Street 624 S. Outer Dr. Pastor Roy L. Manning Saginaw, MI 48601 Prince of Peace Baptist Church Saginaw, MI 104 S. 10th St. (989) 752-8064 825 North 24th Street (989) 755-7692 Saginaw, MI 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-1820 New Beginnings Life Changing (989) 754-2841 Wolverine State Baptist Convention Ministries Pastor Robert B. Corley Jr. 615 S. Jefferson Ave. Faith Harvest Church Pastor Otis Dickens Saginaw, MI 48607 Bishop Ronald E. Chipp 2312 S. Washington Ave. St. John Ev. Luthern Church 1734 N. Mason Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Connie Sassanella World Outreach Campus of Greater Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 755-3650 915 Federal Avenue Coleman Temple Ministries (989) 799-4200 Saginaw, MI 48607 Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. Website: www.faithharvestministry.org New Birth Missionary Baptist Phone: (989) 754-0489 2405 Bay Rd. E-mail: [email protected] Pastor Larry D. Camel Worship: 9:30 AM Saginaw, MI 48602 3121 Sheridan stjohnlutheranelcasaginaw.weebly.com (989) 752-7957 Grace Chapel Church Saginaw, Michigan Pastor James Nelson 989.327.1755 Saginaw Valley Community Zion Missionary Baptist Church 2202 Janes Ave. Pastor Richard Sayad Pastor Rodrick Smith Saginaw, MI 48601 New Covenant Christian Center 3660 Hermansau 721 Johnson (989) 755-3212 Pastor Ron Frierson Saginaw, MI 48603 Saginaw, MI 48607 523 Hayden (989) 752-4769 (989) 754-9621 Greater Williams Temple Saginaw, MI Bishop H.J. Williams 752-8485 608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-5291 Obituaries and Memorials To Celebrate a life Call 989.753.3475, or email [email protected]

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 35 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper POLITICS & PUBLIC POLICY Bipartisan bills would crack down on animal abusers LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan adopt an animal. Senate on Thursday approved legislation “This legislation allows nonprofit that would allow animal control organizations that adopt out pets, such as organizations and pet shelters to perform animal shelters, to freely access the Michigan criminal history background checks on State Police database that stores data on potential owners. animal abusers,” Horn said. Allowing these “I have always been an animal lover,” organizations to see the criminal history of said Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth. “My animal abusers gives them a tool to stop an wife and I proudly rescued our first dog adoption before it is too late.” Riley, and just recently adopted a second Under SB 219, if a person is convicted of named Bo. I was happy to support these bills animal abuse offenses, the court shall, as a to help make sure that we are doing condition of probation, order the offender to not everything we can to keep animals out of the own or possess an animal for a period of time. hands of convicted animal abusers.” The court would be required to prohibit repeat Photo Credit: pixabay.com Senate Bill 220 would allow nonprofit offenders from owning or possessing an animal animal shelters and for at least five years after the sentencing date or animal control the date of release from incarceration, organizations to access whichever is later. the Internet Criminal “We need to prevent the easy adoption of History Access Tool dogs and cats from shelters by convicted (ICHAT) database free abusers,” Horn said. “It has been well- of charge. The groups documented that a person who abuses animals could use the ICHAT often later moves onto humans, and we cannot system to perform a give these people easy access to another name-based search of victim. I’m proud to have joined the bipartisan an individual’s effort to protect our four-legged friends.” criminal history when The bills, which have come to be known as deciding whether to “Logan’s Law,” have been sent to the House of allow the person to Representatives for further consideration.

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com Page 36 The Michigan Banner February 16, 2016 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Congressman Dan Kildee Announces Mobile Office Hours Throughout Fifth Congressional District Congressional Staff will Continue Traveling across Mid-Michigan to Meet with Constituents, Assist with Federal Services WASHINGTON – Congressman Dan office hours will not be held on federal holidays. Standish, MI 48658 Kildee (MI-05) today announced expanded Bay County Iosco County mobile office hours throughout the Fifth First Monday and third Wednesday of every Third Monday of every month, continuing on Congressional District that his staff will hold month, continuing on Feb. 17th March 21st in order to continue offering services and When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET When 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET direct support to constituents. During mobile Where: Bay County Building Where: Iosco County Commission chambers office hours, staff will meet with and assist 515 Center Ave., 2nd Floor, across from the 422 W. Lake St. those who may have questions concerning Veteran Service Office Tawas City, MI 48763 Social Security benefits, immigration Bay City, MI 48708 In addition to mobile office hours, applications, veterans’ benefits and other Saginaw County Congressman Kildee’s district office in Flint, federal programs eligibility or status. First and last Thursday of every month, located at 111 East Court St. #3B, is open “Mobile office hours are important to the continuing on Feb. 25th Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 work that I do serving my constituents. Our When 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET p.m. ET. The district office can be reached district spans many counties, and regardless of Where: Saginaw County Government Center by telephone at (810) 238-8627. Constituents where you live, I want residents to have the 111 S. Michigan Ave., Room 215 visiting Washington, D.C. can also visit his opportunity to meet directly with my office,” Saginaw, MI 48602 office located in room 227 of the Cannon said Congressman Kildee. “My staff and I are Arenac County House Office Building. dedicated to serving our constituents and we Second Monday of every month, continuing Additionally, constituents can contact look forward to seeing mid-Michiganders soon on Feb. 8th Congressman Kildee directly through his at a mobile office hour location near you.” When 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET website, www.dankildee.house.gov. For Mobile office hours for Bay County, Where: Arenac County Commission additional updates from Congressman Kildee, Saginaw County, Arenac County, and Iosco Chambers follow him on social media, including on County are listed below. Please note that mobile 120 N. Grove St., Room 201 Facebook and Twitter. Horn joins efforts to cut red tape at Michigan schools LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Ken prepare and submit hundreds of reports to state In addition to Horn, the following senators Horn joined 11 Republican lawmakers on and federal entities. These reports can be time- are sponsors of the bills in the legislative Tuesday to introduce a 14-bill package that consuming and tedious to produce and are often package: would benefit Michigan schools by redundant or even archaic by the submission date. • Phil Pavlov, R-St. Clair Township (SB eliminating unnecessary and redundant Education reporting requirements are not 754) reporting requirements and streamlining the limited to the state’s education code — they • Darwin Booher, R-Evart (SBs 756-757) reporting process. litter Michigan law. Unfortunately, there is no • Patrick Colbeck, R-Canton (SB 758) “These overly burdensome reporting published comprehensive index to easily • Goeff Hansen, R-Hart (SB 766) requirements are taking resources away locate all mandated reports. These reports are • Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford (SB 762) from improving Michigan’s education costly, often taking a great deal of staff time • Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy (SB 755) system,” said Horn, R-Frankenmuth, and resources. • Margaret O’Brien, R-Portage (SB 767) sponsor of Senate Bill 761. “The focus has “I was happy to join my colleagues in • Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City (SB to be on student achievement. Repealing sponsoring part of this reform,” Horn said. 763) these unnecessary layers that distract school “My bill repeals the Education for the Gifted • Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake (SB 764) officials from their primary duties of and/or Academically Talented Act, an old, • Jim Stamas, R-Midland (SBs 759-760) educating our children is common sense obsolete law that is no longer funded because • Dale Zorn, R-Ida (SB 765) policy.” the commission completed its SBs 754-767 have been referred to the Senate Michigan school districts are mandated to recommendations over 40 years ago.” Education Committee for consideration. 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com February 16, 2016 The Michigan Banner Page 37 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Kildee, Upton Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Federal Role in Drinking Water Emergencies Bipartisan Legislation Works to Ensure Flint Tragedy Can Never Happen Again WASHINGTON – Congressman Fred also ensures consumer notification when the from this terrible man-made tragedy.” Upton, R-St. Joseph and Congressman Dan corrosiveness of water being transported in a “What happened in Flint is simply Kildee, D-Flint, today announced joint lead pipe could leech into public drinking unacceptable at all levels. No amount of legislation pertaining to the ongoing water water. The legislation is similar to a bill regrets or words can actually fix what’s crisis in Flint, Michigan. The bill is co- introduced by Michigan Senators Debbie broken – we need concrete action,” said sponsored by all 14 members of Stabenow and Gary Peters in the U.S. Senate. Upton, who chairs the House Committee on Michigan’s congressional delegation. “When there are unacceptable levels of Energy and Commerce. “Our bipartisan The Safe Drinking Water Act Improved lead in people’s drinking water, they should legislation will ensure consumers are not Compliance Awareness Act will strengthen immediately be told about it,” Congressman kept in the dark and makes certain the EPA requirements to have the U.S. Environmental Kildee said. “This legislation, supported by fulfills their fundamental duty to warn the Protection Agency (EPA) step in to notify the Democrats and Republicans, strengthens public of high lead levels. Our efforts now public when concentrations of lead in notification requirements for the public and must focus on helping those Flint families drinking water are above federal changes federal law to ensure that people are who need clean water. We’re not letting up.” requirements. It requires the EPA to create a notified quickly when there are dangerous Read the full text of the legislation online strategic plan for handling and improving levels of lead in their drinking water. This is at http://upton.house.gov/UploadedFiles/ information flow between water utilities, the the latest action I’m taking in Congress to KildeeUpton.pdf. states, the EPA, and affected consumers. It promote accountability and help Flint recover Reps. Guerra, Brunner Respond to Snyder’s State of the State Address Representatives say we need a Michigan that works for everyone

LANSING — Despite Gov. Rick schools is unparalleled, but to keep them in “For the past five years during my service Snyder’s assurances to the contrary in Michigan, we are going to need to truly invest in the House, I’ve supported numerous plans tonight’s State of the State address, middle- in good-paying jobs created by expanding offered by House Democrats to provide equal class families have struggled under five industries. We cannot afford to support opportunities for everyone to succeed. years of leadership from Gov. Rick Snyder policies that promote cheap labor because our Unfortunately, this Republican-controlled and the Republican-led Legislature, Reps. workforce deserves better. A qualified and Legislature and Gov. Snyder have focused on Vanessa Guerra (D-Saginaw) and Charles well-paid workforce will ensure that we can giving tax breaks to their corporate friends and Brunner (D-Bay City) said Tuesday night. build the infrastructure our aging state needs, cutting corners with the health and safety of Rather than doubling down on Gov. as well as create the interconnected Michigan residents,” Brunner said. “Gov. Snyder’s failed agenda, the legislators said communities young and working people are Snyder supported the anti-democratic it’s time to create a Michigan that works for looking for.” Emergency Financial Manager legislation to school kids, college students, families, The legislators said Michiganders are replace elected local governments with seniors and small-business owners who are struggling because of the decisions and priorities unelected and unaccountable functionaries if being left behind by the Republican agenda. of Gov. Snyder and the Republican Legislature. the elected officials were deemed incompetent. “I came to the Legislature last year with Rather than continuing a legislative agenda I think the governor should apply his own firsthand knowledge of what young people that prioritizes big corporations over working standard to himself and resign. If it was good are going through in Michigan’s economy, families and small businesses, House Democrats for the goose, it’s good for the Michigander.” and frankly, it’s not looking great for the next prioritize legislation that would make college - See more at: http://housedems.com/article/ generation of career-minded people in our more affordable, improve education for all reps-guerra-brunner-respond- state,” Guerra said. “The intelligence and Michigan children and reduce taxes on families snyder%E2%80%99s-state-state-address#sthash. tenacity rising through the ranks of our and seniors. KtnsznBh.dpuf

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