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Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changing Lives” “Gentlemen of Quality” is Reaching Out to a New Generation! Who would have known that a young man from this stereotypical, disparaging background A Great Success! would become the riveting, prolific leader that he P 3 is today. Lorenzo Pierson has impressed many and shocked most. Not because of his many achievements or popularity, but by his ability to reach, to innovate and to inspire many, while he champions many noble causes, with nothing but mere initiative and a ‘GO’ from God. Pierson graduated from Delta College with an Associates in General Studies and an Associates Community Sharing... in Arts. He then graduated from Saginaw Valley P LB1 State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree where he majored in Communications and Political Science. He is a proud member of Mt. Olive Institutional Baptist Church where Pastor Marvin T. Smith is Senior Pastor. Lorenzo is best known by most as a concert and event promoter. As the C.E.O. of LP Lorenzo Pierson,CEO Entertainment, a promotion and film company, Congratulations Youth Empowerment Solutions he has organized and promoted nearly a hundred P 12 events, bringing artists such as Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, Leandria Johnson, Mighty Clouds “If you live long enough, you’ll make mis- of Joy, Lee Williams and many, many more to the takes. But if you learn from them, you’ll be a Saginaw area. His events, shows and concert are better person. It’s how you handle adversity, not famed to always be sold-out or to capacity. how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, Pierson is also the founder of the ‘Gospel never quit, never quit.” Fest’ an annual Gospel concert in the park event, ~ Lorenzo Pierson, and the founder and organizer of “School is Cool.” Author, Speaker, Community Leader & CEO Stepping on Up! This is an event where more than a thousand children receive free back packs full with school supplies. P 15 By Gail Clarke His most recent accomplishment is becom- Saginaw - What are the ingredients that ing a top selling new author. In January of 2013, make a leader? Is it being a product of inner-city he released his first two books, “Black is Not My life while experiencing first-hand the gruesome Favorite Color” and “Standing Strong in the Midst challenges of facing the violence of the streets? of the Storm.” In the summer of 2014, Lorenzo Being raised by a single mother, never knowing released a game changing five books on the same your father? Experiencing incarceration? Losing day, along with two documentary films: “Black everything? Are these the foundations that create Men Matter and Black Women Matter.” Politics Section a leader? SEE Page 2, Gentlemen of Quality P 18 November 1, 2014

His universal male adults, but no such established mentoring message touches hearts program existed or was tailored to the and engages minds of all grooming and steering of this younger age ages and backgrounds. male group. Overcoming obstacles “I didn’t have a dad in the house,” and transforming Pierson said as he announced the initiative, adversity into victory Gentlemen of Quality, to help black youth. have defined Lorenzo’s “And I was angry about it, even though I didn’t inspiring life story. necessarily realize it at the time. I made some Through his poor decisions as a youth. I didn’t always take personal experience of school as seriously as I should have. I knew I turning trial into triumph, had the ability to be whatever I desired to, but I Pierson learned, “it is used my circumstances as excuses.” not what happens to Remembering how much he needed you…. it’s what you do mentorship and guidance at that age, he about it!” He speaks at thought to himself, “If we can arrest them universities, public and now with love, direction, wisdom and private schools, acceptance we can keep them out of jail and churches and many non- thus developing tomorrow’s leaders, building profit organizations. a strong community.” According to Pierson, as C.E.O. of Just recently Youth Empowerment Solutions Inc. young speaking at Saginaw black males face many more difficult Valley State University, challenges today than yesterday. There are Pierson is headed to no programs that completely address the Baltimore Community issues young black males face in Saginaw College next week, and County. In Pierson’s top selling book “Black then off to New York, is not my favorite color” research shows and finally back to shocking statistics about black males. Saginaw, where he will • 54% of African Americans graduate be honored November 1, from high school, compared to more than 2014 by the Women’s three-quarters of white and Asian students. Progressive Club of • Nationally, African American male Saginaw and presented students in grades K-12 were nearly 2½ times with the Frederick as likely to be suspended from school in Douglas Award. He has 2000 as white students. accomplished so much; • In 2007, nearly 6.2 million young one would think he people were high school dropouts. Every should be ready to student who does not complete high school slow down now. But in costs our society an estimated $260,000 in Gentlemen of Quality...Cont. from Page 1 reality, Lorenzo Pierson has only just begun. lost earnings, taxes, and productivity. The five books are: Lorenzo is the C.E.O. of Youth • On average, African American twelfth- • “Why Women Love Men Who Hurt Them” Empowerment Solutions, Y.E.S. A non-profit grade students read at the same level as • “When is Daddy Coming Home?” agency that provides mentoring, education white eighth-grade students. • “Someone to Look Up To” and prevention programs for youth in Saginaw • The twelfth-grade reading scores of • “Breakfast in Bed” County. He works with Shareka Martin who African American males were significantly • “Blacks in Public Schools” is the Chief Financial Officer of Y.E.S. The lower than those for men and women across Authorship propelled Pierson into a two of them joined forces with the same goal every other racial and ethnic group. career as a Motivational Speaker, where he in mind for Y.E.S. “Empowering Youth” • Only 14% of African American eighth flourishes and is now one of the youngest, Transforming Lives” Making A Difference.” graders score at or above the proficient level. most avidly sought after speakers in the US, Under the umbrella of Y.E.S., he has These results reveal that millions of young sharing his invigorating life story with many, formed Gentlemen of Quality for young people cannot understand or evaluate text, challenging them to choose to be their best African American males’ grades 6th through provide relevant details or support inferences on a daily basis despite what challenges 12th. He realized that there were programs about the written documents they read. may come. that address the mentoring needs of young SEE Page 4, Gentlemen of Quality November 1, 2014 The Michigan Black Caucus has 10th Annual Fundraising Dinner

L-R: Amos O’Neal, Saginaw Mayor Pro Tem, Lois 32nd District Senate Candidate, Allen Richardson, MBC-LEO President, Don Snider, Ken Horn and Veronica Horn, Entrepreneur, Brenda Moore, Saginaw Council Member, with Michigan Black Caucus Attendees Mark Fancher, Attorney, ACLU - Courtesy Photo - Courtesy Photo

L-R: BV Township Manager, Dexter A. Mitchell, L-R: Saleem Mannan and Jerome Buckley, Tammy Mitchell, and George Taylor, Area Sales The Michigan Banner Publisher Manager for Siemens - Courtesy Photo - Courtesy Photo The Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials had its 10th Annual Fundraising Dinner in October, 2014, in Saginaw. The event was a great success with dozens of people in attendance. Speakers were Lois Allen Richard, MBC-LEO President and Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Ypsilanti; Saginaw Council Member Amos O’Neal, 2nd Vice President and Fundraising Chair for MBC-LEO; Mark Fancher, staff attorney of racial justice for the ACLU; and Don Snider, entrepreneur and author. Proceeds of the event went to the Kayla Foundation, which aims to put defibrillators in Michigan schools. The purpose of the Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) is to provide a forum for its members to collaborate, network, coach, mentor, share information, and provide support to one another in the State of Michigan. The Caucus works in cooperation with the Michigan Municipal League (mml.org). Member- ship of MBC – LEO is comprised of local elected officials and municipal staff members and associ- ates in the State of Michigan. For more information about MBC-LEO go to www.mbc-leo.org. In This Issue The Michigan Black Caucus...... Page 3 The Latino Banner...... LB 1 - LB 4 Business...... Page 11 Political Section...... Page 18 NAACP Editorial...... Page 25 The Michigan Banner Page 4 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper November 1, 2014 Gentlemen of Quality...Cont. from Page 2 men as a whole. Gentlemen of Quality, and an extensively Community These young men will become positive long waiting list. leaders among their peers with a powerful On Tuesday, November 18 through impact. The movement is intended to in- November 21, all forty-five male youth, crease, encourage, and support the inclusion parents and staff will take a trip to Washington and educational success of under-represented D.C. “GQ” will visit and tour the Nation’s groups in education, in particular black males. Capital, Georgetown University, and Historical All programs and activities of the Museums. They will also have fan experience Gentlemen of Quality Initiative are open to day with the NBA Washington Wizards, all young males in middle school and high which will include tickets, t-shirts, meet the school without regard to race, national origin, players and photos. Lorenzo Pierson, CEO or other characteristic. “Youth are tired of being lectured and Youth Empowerment Solutions and Diva Dolls Youth The initiative is designed to raise the talked to all-day. They don’t need suits • The majority of the 2.3 million people visibility of African American male students intimidating them. They don’t need fake incarcerated in U.S. prisons and jails are who exemplify academic excellence and people pretending to care or those who think people of color, people with mental health professionalism. By demonstrating strong they know all the answers. Today’s youth issues and drug addiction, people with low character and integrity, the students in this have a voice that needs to be heard,” said levels of educational attainment, and people group seek to counteract the prevalent Pierson. The only way to begin to make a with a history of unemployment or underem- negative images and stereotypes about young difference is to work with them by listening ployment and even false convictions. black men. to them, earning their trust. Not being perfect, • A 2007 special report released by the The program strives to assist its members but human. All too often people are judged by Bureau of Justice Statistics reveals that who are working to graduate with honors their mistakes in this world as if those who approximately 8,000 — and, in certain years, by building on the Gentlemen of Quality judge haven’t done anything wrong.” as many as 9,000 African Americans are mur- Initiative’s goal of increasing graduation rates I remember my pastor, Dr. Marvin T. dered annually in the United States. This of African American male students. Smith, one Sunday preaching and he made a chilling figure is accompanied by another Youth Empowerment Solutions comment saying that “if God was to place equally sobering fact that 93% of these Gentlemen of Quality is reaching out to a new each of our lives on a big screen for the murders are, in fact, perpetrated by other generation! The program employs proven and world to see, we would run out of this place.” blacks. effective strategies to improve African “No one has a right to judge anyone or think • Mainstream media often portray American male student engagement, they are better than! Youth don’t want to be African-American youths, especially black retention, and graduation rates by providing judged or blamed for problems in the world men and boys, as criminals, crime victims events and services such as: today. They want to be the difference makers! and predators. • Leadership Training Better than you and I.” The plain fact is that black males have had the • Field Trips: Washington D.C., New York Amazingly Pierson has never received odds stacked against them in unique ways that • Seminars: The Power of any grant funding for his ventures. All his require unique solutions; they’ve seen fewer Positive Relationships work is self-funded and by those who donate opportunities that have spanned generations.” • Value Education: Tutoring Sessions/ and sponsor, a true testament of God’s favor According to statistics, black boys are Early College Prep/Academic Planning/ on his life. Lorenzo credits God for all of his more likely to be suspended from school, less ACT Prep success and many blessings. likely to be able to read, and almost certain to • Living Learning Communities: What makes a good leader? Is it status, encounter the criminal justice system as Community Service talent, fame or money? No. Having these either a perpetrator or a victim. • Mentors superficial attributes may impress some, but Gentlemen of Quality does not allow • Youth Conference: Distinguished certainly not guarantee leadership. True young black males to make excuses for their Speaker Series leadership inspires men to change, to grow failures or blame society for the poor decisions To his surprise, Pierson never had a and to follow; motivating them to achieve an they already made. The initiative is a solution chance to pass out flyers in the community outcome they would never have otherwise. to the problems black males face with early- to recruit young men. Neither did he promote It is the ability to work with and relate childhood development, school readiness, the initiative on radio as planned; but once to people. A true leader has the capability to educational opportunity, discipline, parenting he posted the flyer on Facebook, parents inspire and gain respect by setting and and the criminal justice system. contacted him immediately. achieving personal goals. He adds intricate There is no focus on gangs, drugs or His reputation, which preceded him, value to his community and those who look prisons. In fact, the program only focuses on was enough to warrant the insurmountable to him. A leader sacrifices for the good of all. education, positive and preventive measures response. Lorenzo Pierson now has forty- The City of Saginaw is blessed to have such that will enhance the character of the young five registered young men in his program, a leader, a GREAT leader-Lorenzo Pierson!

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 The Latino Banner – [email protected] The Latino Banner LB 4 Vamos Adelante November 1, 2014 The Great Lakes Bay Region Enjoys the Guitar Mastery of Earl Klugh on October 24, in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts on the Campus of Saginaw Valley State University

Gil Johnson, President of Saginaw Klugh taking the audience to another place with his guitar mastery Valley Ford Lincoln introduces long- time friend, guitar virtuoso, Earl Klugh

The band and Klugh with the audience enjoying the music The band and Klugh chilling before the concert

Photo Credit- Saginaw Valley State University and E.B. Studio

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 The Latino Banner – [email protected] The Michigan Banner November 1, 2014 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Page 9 Intersection of Business & Wealth The search for the 10th Annual RUBY Award nominees has been launched! age of 40. Since its inception, over 100 4800 Fashion Square Blvd and recipients from varying fields and industries 5424 State Street in Saginaw, have been recognized through this award. 601 N. Madison and 3907 Wilder Rd., RUBY Award organizers are requesting in Bay City; or at www.1ststatebk.com, nominations of people under 40 years of age under “About Us.” who live or work in Bay, Midland or Saginaw Forms are also available at County. The primary consideration will be www.wnem.com, at the Saginaw Saginaw - 1st State Bank, in partnership their success in their chosen profession. County Chamber of Commerce, with WNEM TV-5, Great Lakes Bay Regional Once nominations are submitted, 515 N. Washington Avenue, 3rd Lifestyle Magazine, and the Young Professionals nominees will be interviewed for more Floor, and the Bay Area Chamber of Networks of Saginaw, Bay and Midland detailed information. Qualified candidates Commerce, 901 Saginaw St. will be judged by a panel of professionals counties, is launching the 10th Annual RUBY Finalists will be announced in from throughout the Region, and there will (Recognizing the Upward, Bright, and Young) January 2015, and 1st State Bank will be multiple recipients. Award for professionals in the Great Lakes host a banquet in their honor late Nominations will be accepted until Bay Region. February or early March 2015. The annual award recognizes some of the November 3, 2014, with forms available area’s best and brightest individuals under the at 1st State Bank offices located at

Mattie Thompson “The Voice of the Community” Experience: 9 years of service on the Saginaw Board of Education; Past Vice President of School Board Chairperson of Buildings and Grounds; Volunteer in Saginaw Public Schools; Visible in the community Beliefs: Quality education and quality schools; Success for all students; Parent and community involvement; Safe, Drug-free schools; Bully-free in which students can excel Accountability: “Please remember to write in Partnerships with all segments of the community; Innovation in the classroom Bev Yanca Re-Elect Mattie Thompson as well as complete the arrow. Saginaw Board of Education I would greatly appreciate your vote!” “Helping Teachers Teach - and Children Learn!” Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Thank you!

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com The Michigan Banner November 1, 2014 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Page 11 Starting a Business Tax Strategies You Need to Know NOW! Saginaw - Whether you’re concerned The webinar begins at 1 p.m. with the • Presented by about personal tax issues or tax matters following topics: Don McAnelly, CPA/ABV, CGMA impacting your business, 2014 was a year • Tangible Property Regulations • Financial & Investment Planning of big changes. Join Rehmann’s advisors • Presented by Andy Rose, CPA & Opportunities for Tax strategies you need to know NOW, • State & Local Tax: Necessary Filing • Presented by Jeff Phillips, CFA, CPA an exclusive live tax planning webinar for Cross-Border Transactions • Federal Tax Law Update where both business and personal tax • Presented by Mike Bozimowski, JD, • Presented by Mike Robbins, CPA matters will be discussed that may impact MST, CM You can register at: you on November 19, 2014. • ACA Compliance Issues for 2015 http://bitly.com/1zspYAn Community Leadership Family-friendly Bavarian Inn Lodge Awards Luncheon recognized with national award The Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce will recognize and honor the individuals in the community who have invested themselves in the people, businesses and future of Saginaw County at the commu- nity leadership awards luncheon. The ceremony will be held on November 7, 2014, at the Horizons Conference Center, located at 6200 State Street, in Saginaw. The awardees are: • Spirit of Saginaw Award Recipient: Craig Goslin • Samuel H. Shaheen Vision of Free Enterprise Award Recipient: Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth Tim Hausbeck • Robert H. Albert Lifetime Frankenmuth - Joining a select group a family business and have a pretty good Community Service Award Recipient: of properties nationwide, the Bavarian handle on what families really want when Carol Cottrell Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth has received they stay with us.” • Outstanding Small Business the 2014 Family Vacation Favorite award The Family Fun Center within the Award Recipient: from Family Vacation Critic, a popular Lodge reflects that, with its host of video W.L. Case and Co. online resource for parents looking for a games, its 18-hole “Willy’s Kingdom” The cost is $45 for members, $55 for family-friendly place to spend a weekend mini-golf course – and its indoor water non-member, and $340 for a table of 8. or a longer vacation. park, complete with three pools, two Registration and networking begin at 11 “We’re thrilled to be recognized by whirlpools and two swirling water slides. a.m., and the program begins at 11:30 a.m. Family Vacation Critic and its staff of The Lodge continues its focus on To register call or email Lisa at inspectors as well as its legions of families being family-friendly by providing a 757.2115, or [email protected]. who judge places to stay by the reactions number of family suites so Mom and If you are interested in becoming a of their own families,” said Martha Dad can have a mini-vacation on their sponsor, contact Bernadette at 757-2116 Zehnder Keller, Bavarian Inn Lodge Vice- own, knowing the kids are safe in an or [email protected]. President of sales and marketing. “We are adjoining room.

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com The Michigan Banner Page 12 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper November 1, 2014 Starting a Business The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region is offering a free Starting a Business seminar at the Hoyt Library, 505 Janes Avenue in Saginaw on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. This seminar is designed for individuals who are considering self- employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a seminar format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/ services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with other necessary steps to getting started. President Barack Obama signs an Executive Order to provide For more information about Michigan SBDC, online consumers with more tools to secure their financial future by resources, business education seminars and registration, go to www.SBDCMichigan.org or call 989. 686.9597. Pre-registration is assisting victims of identity theft, improving the Government’s required, and reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities payment security as a customer and a provider, and accelerating will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. the transition to stronger security technologies and the development Seminar sponsors are Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw of next-generation payment security tools, at the Consumer Future, Saginaw County Clerk and the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2014. Region hosted by Delta College Corporate Services. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) The same seminar is repeated Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. The SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region serves Arenac, The entire Executive Order can be read at http://1.usa.gov/1CSc0nK. Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties. Associates of Future Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon Insurance Agency The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon 2014 will be at earn top certification Stardust Lanes, 3750 Bay Rd., in Saginaw, on November 7, Saginaw - Two associates of Future starting at 6:30 pm. Insurance Agency earn prestigious The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon brings local designation. John Kujawa and Beth businesses and communities together to have a great evening Rohde have earned their Certified and help to make the JA Programs possible for local youth. Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. Beth Rohde Registration is only $15 per bowler and includes your shoes, This is the industry’s premier bowling, pop, pizza and a souvenir bowling shirt. professional certification to cover the Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $75 each as important aspects of the insurance this is a fundraiser. Those raising $75 or more in donations are field. There are five separate institutes eligible for great prizes. including class time and exams. The five CIC institutes are Personal Junior Achievement is a non-profit global organization Lines, Commercial Casualty, Com- that is dedicated to teaching youth about financial literacy, mercial Property, Life & Health and entrepreneurship, and work readiness. For additional Agency Management. information call 989.752.9050. John Kujawa

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Gilbertson Hall to Pay Permanent Tribute to SVSU’s 3rd President for students include: • The Roberts Fellowship, a year- long leadership development program for 12 outstanding Meet and Greet students that culminates in a P 3 three-week trip to Asia; • The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Student Research and Creativity Institute, which supports and promotes outstanding and innovative student work in any discipline by providing up to $10,000 per project; The Event... • The Vitito Global Leadership P LB1 Institute, which provides ex- Former SVSU President Eric Gilbertson (left) looks on as Jeff Martin, Chair of the SVSU Board of Control, unveils the temporary sign to mark Gilbertson Hall. traordinary business networking and international travel University Center - Throughout the nearly 25 experiences for students in SVSU’s College of years of his presidency at Saginaw Valley State Business and Management. University and during a career that spans more Gilbertson’s daily schedule frequently included than four decades, Eric Gilbertson has remained attending multiple student events, and he would regularly visit with students in his office. That level Donating for Lives... committed to higher education. That commitment of interaction stands out to Elyse Ledy, a 2013 SVSU P 20 earned permanent recognition Monday, Oct. 13 as SVSU’s Regional Education Center was formally graduate who now works for the University as a re-named Gilbertson Hall. Resident Director; she is a current student of “Throughout his tenure as president - which Gilbertson’s in the Master of Arts in Administrative was nearly four times the national average for Science program. college presidents - Eric was committed to creating “What I have seen over the past five years,” opportunities for students - all students,” said she said, “is a man dedicated to encouraging a SVSU President Donald Bachand, who joined the culture of accessibility, visibility, and respect for 50 Years SVSU faculty in 1978 and served as provost under the students and employees of the university. I P 24 Gilbertson before succeeding him. believe this culture has become his legacy.” Many of those opportunities are supported Jerome Yantz has served on SVSU’s Board through endowments. Private fundraising advanced of Control since 2001. He addressed another dramatically under Gilbertson; the market value of aspect of Gilbertson’s legacy, namely encouraging SVSU’s endowment increased more than twenty- cooperation among the communities of Bay City, fold and currently stands at nearly $77 million. Midland and Saginaw, ultimately forming what Examples of new endowments established and is now known as Michigan’s Great Lakes dedicated toward providing special opportunities Bay Region. Finally...October 24! Continued on Page 12 P 36 Visit us @ www.themichiganbanner.com Be Sure to Like Us @ facebook.com/michiganbanner

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com The Michigan Banner Page 14 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper November 1, 2014 Business Directory Appraisal Services Banquet Facilities Dentists Home Health Care Services Clarence W. Osborne Jr., Rowan - West Facility Jack W. Nash, DDS Comforcare Home Care Certified General Appraiser 1400 W. Genesee Cosmetic and 320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202 Residential and Commercial Saginaw, Michigan 48602 Restorative Dentistry Saginaw, MI 48607 989.746.9721 989-753-3475 1320 S. Washington Ave. 989.752.5502 989.780.2088 Saginaw, Michigan 48601 www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com Beauty 989-752-1200 Attorneys Illusions Beauty Salon Photography The Law Offices of Alan A. Crawford PLLC Valerie King Fashion E.B. Studio Alan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law Owner/Operator Where Did U Get That Hat? 212 Washington Ave. 615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226 1400 W. Genesee Street Specializing in Custom Designs Saginaw, MI 48607 803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602 Saginaw, MI 48602 “Sunday’s Best” 989-397-4144 313.559.7881 989.755.2666/989.755.3883 Yvonne Ellison/Milliner 313.556.2487 (Fax) Phone 989-529-4193 Publications www.acrawfordlaw.com Imani Beauty Salon E-mail: [email protected] David Hall Felicia Thomas Crimiel Publications LLC Michael L. Oakes, Attorney At Law 212 Federal Ave. (Downtown) Financial POB 20061 2811 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 City of Saginaw Saginaw, Michigan 48602 Saginaw, MI 48601 Block Grant & Rehab Program 1-888-886-5711 Reflections of U Too 1315 S. Washington Avenue Restaurants www.oakeslawgroup.com Louise McKinnie, Owner Saginaw, MI 48601 Brother Arthur’s Fish & More 2103 Sheridan Ave. 989-759-1530 2522 E. Genesee Auto Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Saginaw, MI 48601 Labadie Olds 989.753.4600 Saginaw Economic 989-752-0200 711 S. Euclid Development Corporation Bay City, MI 48706 Sports Barbershop Shontaye Bibbs Rite Spot Terry Reed 1400 W. Genesee 1315 S. Washington Avenue, 1205 Lapeer Sales Professional Saginaw, Michigan 48602 Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-667-2000 Ext. 341 989-992-2600 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001 Direct 989-460-0341 989-759-1395 Fax 989-667-0103 Unique Cuts & Massage [email protected] Savoy Bar & Grill E-mail [email protected] 1502 Court Street 127 S. Franklin Street Website www.labadieauto.com Saginaw, MI 48602 Florists Saginaw, MI 48607 989-327-2338 Erika’s Flowers 989.754.9660 McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 214 Federal Ave. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Unique Cuts II Saginaw, MI 48607 Retailers Leon V. Washington 3125 E. Holland 989-755-9330 GREEKS “R” US Sales & Leasing Professional Saginaw, MI 48601 www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com 2203 E. Genesee 989-790-5155 989-327-2338 Saginaw, MI 48601 [email protected] Food & Dining 989-755-4925 Business Solutions Spencer’s Route 46 [email protected] Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln The Growth Coach Spence Dambro 4201 Bay Road Cal Talley, Owner Proprietor Shoe Repair Saginaw, MI 48603 293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602 5530 Gratiot Morgans Shoe Repair Parys Liddell 989-401-6229 Saginaw, MI 48638 308 Federal Ave. Sales Consultant-Lincoln Certified [email protected] 989-793-3400 Saginaw, MI 48607 Representative www.TheGrowthCoach.com www.spencersfinefood.com 989-754-6155 989.792.2453 Cleaning Services Funeral Homes Tax Services Auto Detail Best Choice Deisler Funeral Home Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Morningstar Auto Detail Shop Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning 2233 Hemmeter Rd. Service/ERO e-file 306 East Remington Street 989-316-8327 Saginaw, MI 48603 2127 Ledyard Saginaw, MI 48601 [email protected] 989.799.1151 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-482-6505 Business 989-443-0115 www.MorningStarDetail.com Community Centers and Services Heating and Cooling Fax 989-752-1467 First Ward Community Services HORIZON [email protected] Bakeries 1410 N. 12th Street Azola Williams Lighthouse Bakery Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-755-8650 Business Township Goverment 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 48601 989-753-0411 989-233-3295 Cell Buena Vista Charter Township 989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099 Dexter A. Mitchell Consultants Township Manager Sweet Creations EnviCare Consulting, Inc. 1160 S. Outer Dr. Owner Anesha Stanley Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President Saginaw, MI 48601 Address: 116 N. Michigan Avenue 2809 Blairmont Drive Phone: 989-797-6727 Midland, MI 48622 www.sweetcreationsmi.com 989.839.9177 www.envicareinc.com 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 The Michigan Banner November 1, 2014 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Page 15 Saginaw County Chamber of Education Commerce President and CEO receives the 2014 Community Cork joins Recognition Award Davenport University Central Michigan University recently held their annual Alumni Saginaw - Marlana Cork Awards ceremony and recognized nine alumni and one foundation for recently joined the accomplishments and support they educational community have provided to the University. at Davenport University, Bob Van Deventer, Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce president located at 5400 Bay Rd., as and CEO received the 2014 an admissions representative. Community Recognition Award. “I am honored and According to Kathleen M. Wilbur, CMU Vice President grateful to be one of the of Development and External newest members joining the Relation, “Each honoree has Davenport University Team achieved great career heights, and many have devoted personal at the Saginaw Campus. time and talents to CMU. We I am also a current thank them for all they do.” student, and I have witnessed Van Deventer has been an active CMU Alumni Advisory Bob Van Deventer the dedication and strive for Board member for 11 years and excellence that Davenport has worked relentlessly to encourage CMU to bring the College of Marlana Cork has consistently shown.” Medicine to Saginaw. “With more than 15,000 alumni just here in the Great Lakes Cork recently served as a career manager in Workforce Bay Region, I am sincerely honored to be singled out for recognition Development in the Great Lakes Bay Region, with years in on community involvement that I have a passion for,” stated Van sales, collections, and customer service. She enjoys volunteering Deventer. “CMU has been an important part of my entire family’s life, within the Great Lakes Bay Region. beginning with my father and mother and continuing through three generations. This is a real honor.” Social Media Workshop Bay City - The Bay Area Commerce of • Facebook to market your business: • Ways to boost your business using Pinterest Chamber will host a social media workshop Profile Pictures • Hashtags held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Banner Ads • Google+ Fabiano Brothers, Inc., 1885 Bevanda Court, Should I pay to advertise? • Twitter in Bay City, MI. • Social Media: • Instagram It is inexpensive but powerful The registration starts at 7 am, and the • Opportunity to network Puts SMALLER companies on a level cost is $10 for members and $20 for future playing field • And More! members. The workshop facilitator is Lets you compete with larger companies ATTENDEES MUST BRING A WIRELESS Alana Rabedioux, Owner, Cadmium AND WIN! LAPTOP COMPUTER OR TABLET FOR Design Studios. • Safety issues allowing apps access to OPTIMUM PARTICIPATION. You may This interactive workshop will feature: your information register at http://bit.ly/1w5f2Fh.

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

31st Parent Conference and Family Engagement Institutes

Established in 1965, Head Start promotes Contact Saginaw ISD HS/EHS Partnerships play a school readiness for children, ages three to At Saginaw ISD Head Start, our attentive central role in the five, in low-income families by offering staff is available Monday through Friday to Head Start model. educational, nutritional, health, social and answer all of your questions and make every NHSA’s annual other services. Head Start programs promote effort to ensure you are 100% satisfied. Parent Conference school readiness by enhancing the social Claytor Administrative Building and Family and cognitive development of children 3200 Perkins Street • Saginaw, MI 48601 Engagement through the provision of educational, health, (989) 752-2193 • (989) 921-7146 (fax) Institutes is the only nutritional, social and other services to Office Hours: national event that enrolled children and families. Programs Monday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM focuses on how actively engage parents in their children’s Tuesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM communities, learning and help them in making progress Wednesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM parents, families, and Head Start toward their educational, literacy and Thursday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM program staff can best partner to employment goals. Significant emphasis is Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM promote both parent and family placed on the involvement of parents in the Saturday: Closed engagement and children’s learning administration of local Head Start programs. Sunday: Closed and development. Visit www.nhsa.org Early Head Start, launched in 1995, Source: www.saginawheadstart.org for conference details and registration. provides support to low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. EHS programs enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. Together Head Start and Early Head Start have served tens of millions of children and their families.

“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.”

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com The Michigan Banner Page 18 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper November 1, 2014 Prime Politics 2014 BE SURE TO VOTE NOV. 4, 2014 Nov. 4 will be the day many citizens will have the opportunity to exercise their right to choose the next governor of Michigan. On the ballot will also be the races for U.S. senator, attorney general, and justice of the supreme court. Other numerous races will include a choice for individuals who will serve on different boards within our communities that will also affect our lives. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to our prime politics section, visit www.michigan.gov/vote, and the Secretary of State’s office for information on election 2014. Rick Snyder (R) Mark Schauer (D) Family: Family: I see very little role for government in family life. The government is It’s time to make Michigan’s economy work for women and families. not needed for strong families to work - in fact, it is usually best when the We should cut taxes for parents raising kids by restoring the Child Tax government does not intervene. The government should make sure it is Credit. Michigan must ensure women earn equal pay for equal work by doing everything it can to make Michigan the best state possible for fami- strengthening equal pay laws and creating stiffer penalties for wage lies to raise their children by investing in education, budgeting for the discrimination based on gender. The state should expand paid sick leave, future, protecting the environment, and making sure our communities are establish job protections for pregnancy-related disability, and protect safe places to call home. Parents know what is best for their own family, women’s access to health care by repealing the so-called “rape insurance” law. and I do not believe it is right for the government to get involved in a family’s personal matters. Job Creation: Michigan needs to build on its strengths by investing in automotive Job Creation: research and advanced manufacturing. Our automotive industry has The government needs to create a competitive jobs environment that provided a legacy of outstanding R&D laboratories, superb engineering encourages innovation and allows small business to grow - that’s how we’ll prowess and leadership in materials science. These areas of expertise continue to create more and better jobs in Michigan. In my first term as Governor, translate well to the design, manufacturing and production of advanced we eliminated the job-killing Michigan Business Tax, phased out the unfair technologies and the creation of high-tech jobs. Personal Property Tax, and did away with more than 1,500 rules and regulations, We need to leverage our strengths to spur growth and capture new allowing small businesses to expand, innovate, and hire more Michiganders. opportunities for Michigan businesses and a promising future for the next Over the course of the last four years, we’ve created nearly 300,000 generation of Michigan workers. To promote a culture of entrepreneurship private sector jobs. Today, there are more than 80,000 jobs available on and innovation, the state should eliminate arcane barriers to entry for mitalent.org, but employers are having trouble finding qualified applicants entrepreneurs and provide small businesses with tax credits to create good to fill those positions. We need to continue to improve education so that we middle class jobs. Additionally, we should expand access to start- up can close the skills gap and fill those open positions. We’ve come a long capital and small business lending to spark the next generation of workers, way in four years, but we need to keep our foot on the gas and continue to innovators and job creators right here in Michigan. create more and better jobs for every Michigander. SEE Page 19, Prime Politics 2014 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com The Michigan Banner November 1, 2014 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Page 19 From page 18, Prime Politics 2014 Below are several key issue stands by Gov. Rick Snyder and Mark Schauer Education: Do you support increasing funding for K-12 education? Prime Politics 2014 Snyder: Contested track record on responsibility for earlier cuts. Later increased budget. Schauer: Yes Education cuts included lost money from end of federal stimulus. Debate centers on impact of $1.8 billion business and corporate cuts, and how they affected the education cuts and the state’s economy. Education: Do you support the effort to standardize and increase school standards under the Common Core initiative? Snyder: Yes Schauer: Yes Elections: Do you support requiring registered voters to present a photo-ID in order to vote? Snyder: No Schauer: No Elections: Do you support increasing restrictions on campaign donations? Snyder: No Schauer: Yes Environment: Do you believe that human activity is a major factor contributing to climate change? Snyder: Accepts climate change as a problem, prefers not to debate whether human caused Schauer: Yes Environment: Do you support government mandates and/or subsidies for renewable energy? Snyder: Has expressed support for renewable energy but opposed requiring utilities to generate 25 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2025 Schauer: Supports raising required standard to 30 percent from renewables by 2035 Gay Marriage: Do you support gay marriage? Snyder: No, but supports civil unions Schauer: Yes Governance: Should the state of Michigan be able to appoint an emergency manager to take over the functions of city governments without approval of the city’s residents? Snyder: Yes Schauer: No Healthcare: Should Michigan accept federal funds so Medicaid will cover people earning up to 138% of the federal poverty line? Snyder: Yes Schauer: Yes Immigration: Do you support colleges and universities awarding in-state tuition rates to state residents who are not citizens? Snyder: It is up to the individual colleges and universities Schauer: Unknown. Voted for federal DREAM Act, offering immigrant children a path to citizenship Labor: Should members at workplaces represented by a union have the right to opt out of paying union dues? Snyder: Yes Schauer: No Marijuana: Do you support efforts to decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana? Snyder: No Schauer: Open to decriminalization Social Issues: Should abortion be highly restricted? Snyder: Yes Schauer: No, also opposes requiring separate advance insurance policy rider for abortion coverage Taxes: Did you support the 2011 state corporate and business tax cuts totaling $1.8 billion? Snyder: Yes Schauer: No Learn more about the candidates at www.michigan.gov/snyder and www.markschauer.com Sources: www.michigan.gov/snyder, www.markschauer.com Michigan Family Forum, ontheissues.org

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Mary Buzuma Paul Homeniuk Mark McFarlin Party: Libertarian Party: Green Party: U. S. Taxpayer’s Education: Education: Kalamazoo College, BA Grand Valley State Colleges, BS Education: Website: www.electmarbuzuma.com Family: Wife Lisa, daughter Rachel Central Michigan University, BS Website: www.paulhomeniuk.org Website: www.markmcfarlin.com U.S. Senate Candidates on the Ballot: “All of our children deserve a fair “Growing up in Michigan, chance to succeed and a good I watched my father, education gives them the tools they need to achieve their full grandmother and grandfather potential. If America does not work tirelessly to grow their lead the world in education, our future workforce will be less small business, learning the productive and less globally value of hard work at an competitive. Because of this link, early age. After I graduated education is a central component of economic development. I am from Hope College in committed to a strong public Holland, MI, I continued to education system that provides work for our family business children with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century and then began my tenure in economy. That means access to public service. I took the quality public schools for all children and an affordable college lessons learned at the family education for all who pursue one. business - the importance of Even in times of fiscal constraints, hard work, balanced budgets, few families hesitate to take out Gary C. Peters educational loans for their children and customer service - and Party: Democrat because they understand the benefit set my focus on improving Education: Alma College, of a college education. On the graduated Magna Cum Laude government services to Terri L. Land national level, I’m fighting to Party: Republican Michigan State University, MA improve our public education system, make government work for Wayne State University Law School, JD Education: Hope College, BA make college more affordable to all the people.” University of Detroit Mercy, MBA Americans, and make meaningful Family: Husband Dan Hibma, Family: Wife Colleen, 3 children investments in our children.” - Terri L. Land and two children Website: www.petersformichigan.com -Gary C. Peters Website: www. terrilynnland.com 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com The Michigan Banner November 1, 2014 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Page 21 Other U.S. Senate Candidates Include: Jim Fulner Chris Wahmhoff

Party: Party: Libertarian Green

Education: Family: Northern Michigan Single University, BS Website: Family: www.wahmhoffforsenate.com Wife Suzanne, son Zebedee

Website: www.jimfulner.com Justice of Supreme Court Candidates on the Ballot: Bill Murphy Richard Bernstein Party: Non-Partisan Nominated by the Nominated by the Democratic Party Convention Democratic Party Convention Education: Aquinas College Michigan State University, BA Party: Non-Partisan Wayne State University Law School, JD with honors Endorsements: Nominated by the Michigan Education Association, Democratic Party Convention United Auto Workers, Michigan Association of Justice Education: Northwestern Family: Wife Paula Kralovec University School of Law, Murphy, four adult daughters, University of Michigan seven grandchildren

Brian Zahra (Incumbent) James Robert Redford Nominated by the Republican Party: Non-Partisan Party Convention Nominated by the Party: Non-Partisan Republican Party Convention Education: Education: U. S. Army JAGC Wayne State University, BGS Military Judge’s Course; University of Detroit University of Detroit, JD School of Law, JD John Carroll University, BSBA Endorsements: Right to Life of Endorsements: Michigan, Michigan Farm Right to Life of Michigan, Bureau Agri-PAC, Police Citizens for Traditional Values, Officers Association of Michigan Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC Family: Wife Suzanne Casey, Family: Wife, Dianne Redford, 2 children 3 children

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Mark Totten Bill Schuette John Anthony LaPietra Party: Democratic Party: Republican Party: Green Education: Yale University, JD, Education: Georgetown University, BS Family: Wife Jennifer Ph.D. in Ethics University of San Francisco, JD Website: Family: Wife Kristin, 2 children Family: Wife Cynthia, 2 children www.gp.org/john-anthony-la-pietra Secretary of State Candidates Other Secretary of State on the Ballot: Candidates Include:

Ruth Johnson Godfrey Dillard James Lewis Party: Republican Party: Democrat Party: Libertarian Education: Oakland Community College Education: Eastern Michigan University Education: Western Michigan University Oakland University University of Michigan Law School Wayne State University, Grand Rapids Junior College George Washington University, MIAS Master’s degree, with honors Family: 2 children, Jim and Cady Family: Husband Don, daughter, Emily Family: Married, 2 adult children Website: www.rj4mi.com Website: www.godfreydillard.com Website: http://democracy.com/Jamie-Lewis

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You DO have a choice in this election. Ken Horn has actively represented all of the people of Saginaw County. He listens to our concerns and gets things done. ‡ Ken has been involved in the Saginaw Community for 30 years. ‡ Ken saved the Secretary of State Office in Buena Vista. ‡ Ken led efforts to pass legislation to allow the first market rate housing development in the City of Saginaw in 40 years. ‡ Ken has worked with many Saginaw Community Groups through his leadership at the Saginaw Community Foundation. ‡ Ken has led Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) promoting this curriculum for students in ALL our schools to be ready for the high-tech jobs available. ‡ Ken has worked with Community Ventures to help place City of Saginaw Residents in great jobs. ‡ Ken was a major sponsor and partner in the Light Up The City efforts to lower crime in our community.

Paid for by Ken Horn for Senate, 516 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

Former Rep. Horn Discusses Plan to Represent 32nd Senate District Ken Horn has lived in Saginaw understand the challenges faced day-in Michigan’s comeback is in reforming our County for over 30 years. His involvement and day-out with meeting a payroll. I education system: “We need a skilled in the community is extensive and diverse, am proud to have driven the repeal of workforce to fill the jobs of the future” having volunteered on the Salvation Army the Michigan Business Tax so small says Horn. “Students should be made Board, Muscular Dystrophy Association businesses can grow and create jobs, aware that there are great, high-paying and Saginaw’s Japanese Tea Garden. From particularly here in Saginaw and Genesee jobs in fields like Science, Technology, 2006-2012 he served the 94th District in counties” said Horn. Engineering, and Math - STEM.” the Michigan House of Representative. Locally, Horn worked with then The candidate argues that working He now seeks to replace Sen. Roger Kahn State Rep. Andy Coulouris to save the with one’s hands should be celebrated, (R-Saginaw), who must retire due to Michigan Secretary of State Office in saying “Counselors and teachers alike term limits. Buena Vista, which was targeted to close. should recognize that technical jobs and While serving in the Michigan He also worked on legislation to the skilled trades are great opportunities House, Rep. Horn led the fight to repeal provide more funding for low income for families and are firstclass careers.” one biggest job-killing laws our state has heating assistance for the most vulnerable If you’re interested in learning ever seen, the Michigan Business Tax of in Michigan, including seniors. more, visit www.kenhornforsenate.me or 2007. “As a former business owner, I Horn says that the key to continuing email at [email protected].

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Stacy Erwin Oakes

L-R Michigan State Senator Candidate Stacy Erwin Michigan Senator Candidate Gary Peters and Oakes and Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow Michigan State Senator Candidate Stacy Erwin Oakes We were not able to list all of the candidates in all of the races because of space. To view a complete list of the candidates visit www.michigan.gov/elections

1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com The Michigan Banner November 1, 2014 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Page 25 Critically Important Decisions Will Be Made On November 4 greater diversity in the city’s workforce for cause of diversity. Indeed, we’ve consistently the past decade. At the same time providing communicated to the administration and City extensive support to securing passage of the Council the need for the City to maintain a public safety millage in the previous two diverse employee workforce and to pursue campaigns that this proposal has been before diversity training for its employees. the voters. Information recently released by the Therefore, it must be made clear right media supports our position that most city from the onset that our call for the City to departments are underrepresented in minority step-up its efforts to achieve greater diversity employees. The information also indicates in the workforce does not and will not directly the situation is even worse in the managerial/ hinge on the outcome of the public vote on administrative ranks. November 4. It is the view of the Saginaw Branch There are several facts or statements I of the NAACP that the city has failed to want to make about the statements the adequately address the concerns we NAACP has released to the public, or offered consistently put before them. From our to our elected City leaders that might provide vantage point, it appears the city’s leaders clarity, or understanding for those readers of have demonstrated little appreciation for this editorial commentary. our position. First, it must be restated; the NAACP Some have asked the question; “What has never communicated a public position do we want? We want what is right. In a encouraging voters to not support the upcoming community approaching sixty percent minority public safety millage. On the contrary, we’ve residents, we want a city workforce that consistently said that we will withhold a looks more like the city itself. So once Terry Pruitt formal position on the millage question until again, let’s be clear about the issues. Submitted by: Terry Pruitt, Co-chair Political the City takes very tangible, and directed • The NAACP strongly believes that Action Committee - Saginaw Branch NAACP measures to address the issues relative to there has been a lack of commitment and a The City of Saginaw voters are being diversity that have been on the table for lack of understanding of the need to value asked to make a critically important decision some time. diversity and to make workforce diversity in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 election. Next, this is not the first time the issues a priority. The outcome of this vote requesting voter of racial, ethnic and gender diversity pertaining • The city lacks a comprehensive diversity approval of the renewal of a 7.5 mill public to the City’s workforce have been put before strategy that addresses a range of employment safety millage portends major consequences our City’s leadership. Indeed, the battles date issues in a strategically orchestrated manner. either way the question is decided. back to the 1970’s and led to court rulings • There is a lack of accountability for If approved by the voters, the city will requiring the city to take very direct actions ensuring that diversity is a priority and is continue to raise about $3 million annually to integrate the police and fire departments. manifested in organizational decision-making. over a five-year period to fund approximately The Saginaw Branch NAACP was at the • The city hasn’t marketed Saginaw’s 24 police positions and 8-9 firefighters. If the forefront of the call for fairness and equality ethnic and racial diversity as part of its November 4, ballot request is rejected, the in the employment of city workers four recruitment efforts. voters have two choices; seek a second decades ago. A major problem has been the tendency election in 2015 prior to the expiration of the More recently, over the past decade the of City leaders to offer rhetoric in the form millage, or secondly significantly reduce the NAACP has aggressively supported the prior of good intentions and platitudes. It is time size of the public safety department by some campaigns for the public safety millage with to move past patronization and do what is 30-35 positions. the branch president co-chairing the initial morally and politically right. City Hall must So, we come to the question of how campaign nine years ago. Further, the branch demonstrate that diversity is valued and is a does the position/statements issued by the directly participated in the two previous priority in the conduct of the people’s business. Saginaw Branch of the NAACP align with campaigns with volunteer support and In light of the Milton Hall incident, what the City leadership is asking of voters. financial resources. events in Ferguson, Mo, the pending Public In one sense, the issue of workforce diversity However, it should be noted that we Safety Millage Proposal, and the effort to can be viewed completely independent of the have always made it clear that our support appoint a new police chief we need to see a ballot question. should never be interpreted as support for stronger commitment from our elected leaders. inequality or a lack of commitment to the In short, the NAACP has advocated for SEE Page 26, Critical Decisions Nov. 4

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FROM Page 25, Critical Decisions Nov. 4 In our view, we’ve done what our • Develop accountability measures for several years. Beyond the vote on the public organization’s mission requires us to do. the City’s administrative leadership that safety millage, voters will be asked to elect We’ve raised the questions. We’ve asked for address the implementation and achievement public officials at the federal, state and local redress. The ball is now clearly in the City’s of diversity goals. levels who will make huge quality of life court. We need our City leadership to accept Finally, it must be noted that the branch decisions for all of us regarding school the moral challenge, and make diversity a has not received significant feedback that funding, road construction and repairs, priority. More specifically, I strongly urge would indicate that there are large numbers health services, public safety, etc. the City to: of people who disagree with our position. It is critically important that voters be heard so that we have truly representative • Adopt a formal council resolution Instead, we’ve been encouraged to hold the and effective leaders in office. Consider the affirming your support for diversity. City’s “feet to the fire” on the issue of work- information and thoughts presented here as • Develop a comprehensive diversity force diversity. Many have commented that one of the several inputs you should consult plan by the end of the year. what we have said needs to be said and as you finalize your decisions about how you • Make every effort to ensure that the what we’ve requested of the City is neither will cast your ballot. list of finalist for the police chief includes unnecessary or unreasonable. You can expect the NAACP to continue minority candidates and that a diverse citizen’s The NAACP encourages all voters to to be at the table when the issues of racial panel participate in the screening and participate in Tuesday’s election. This election equality, social justice, political, and economic interviewing of candidates. is one of the most important for voters in equity are being debated.

A Guide to Voter Identification at the Polls

“The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and “Just because you do not take an interest in destroying the terrible walls which imprison men politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an because they are different from other men.” interest in you.”

– Lyndon B. Johnson (36th U.S. President) – Pericles (Prominent Greek Statesmen)

By law, every Michigan voter must After showing your photo ID to the poll state identification card at your local present picture identification at the polls, worker and signing the application, you may Secretary of State branch office for $10. or sign an affidavit attesting that he or she is cast your ballot. State ID cards are free to individuals not in possession of picture identification. Voting Without Photo ID who are 65 or older or who are blind. Cards Prepare for Election Day If you do not have photo ID, you can still are also free to those who have had driving Remember to bring an acceptable form cast a ballot simply by signing an affidavit. privileges terminated due to a physical or of photo identification to the polls on The affidavit can be used by: mental disability. Election Day. If you don’t have photo ID • Voters who do not have acceptable photo ID Proof of identity and residency are you can still vote (see Voting Without Photo • Voters who have photo ID but didn’t bring required when applying for a state ID card. ID below). it to the polls The fee can also be waived for individuals Your photo ID does not need to have Once you sign the affidavit, you may who present other good cause for a fee your address on it. In addition, the name on cast your ballot. It will be counted with all waiver. your identification card may be a shorter other ballots on Election Day. Visit www.Michigan.gov/sos for details form of your name. For example, “Bill” for Getting a State ID Card on what forms are acceptable in order to “William” and “Kathy” for “Katherine” If you do not have a driver’s license or other prove identity and residency, or call: are acceptable. acceptable photo identification, you can get a (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424).

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Saginaw - Have you ever thought what hand-out to families. We do not give homes kind gifts donated to our organization in a you would like to do with your assets once away nor make repairs without repayment. responsible manner. It is you who makes a you are gone? Wouldn’t it be a great idea to When families purchase a house with difference in the lives of others. We are share some of your assets with an organization our organization, they are expected to repay simply the conduit. that can continue to serve others with your a zero-interest loan for the life of the loan. We thank you in advance for thinking contribution for years to come? Mortgage payments are reinvested in the about the possibility of donating some of Giving to an organization, like ours, is community to help more low-income families your assets to our organization. Help make investing in the future of low-income families in need of either a new or rehabbed house. a difference beyond your lifetime. to help with one of the most basic needs Low-income families, who already own their For additional information contact humans have - decent shelter. homes may also qualify for the Critical Home Carmen at 753.5200 ext. 500, and visit Giving to Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat Repair program. www.sshfh.org. for Humanity is about giving a hand up not a We believe in using the monetary or in-

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1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 www.themichiganbanner.com The Michigan Banner November 1, 2014 First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper Page 31 System Max of Care Works with Community Partners to Empower, Engage and Educate Families Involvement Coordinator for the Empowered presentation from Saginaw Max System of to Reach and Teach Families Team (ERTFT), Care Wraparound Services. a team of active families that works with In addition to training, the families were Saginaw MAX to ensure that the experiences of treated to breakfast, lunch and snacks on both families are considered at all levels throughout days as well as a wealth of resource guides, the various systems in our community. pamphlets literature and information. Many The goal of the trainings is to provide families had positive feedback about their families with information and resources that time spent with the system partners. “It was will allow them to support their families as very informative,” said Dee Brown, parent, they navigate the various systems they are adoptive parent, and foster parent. “It alerted involved in (school, medical, juvenile jus- parents about the services available to sup- tice, social services, etc.). This information port them in their endeavors to raise children will also enable them to act as a support to with severe emotional and behavioral chal- other friends and family members as they lenges, and that information can make all the navigate the various systems as well. difference in the world.” Topics from the series include Parents as Resources, Strategic Parent and Profes- sionals Relationships, and Using Your Voice as an Effective Change Agent. This particu- Keva Clark pins a Saginaw MAX pin on lar training was focused on introducing the a system partner after her presentation to families to the many service providers that families on September 16 are partners with Saginaw Max System of Submitted by: Saginaw System of Care Care and informing them of the various ser- vices that each group offers. On Tuesday, September 16, Saginaw On Tuesday the group learned about MAX System of Care hosted a two day Fam- Family Boundaries and Cultural Responsive- ily Leadership Development and Orientation ness from Dalia Smith, Cultural and Linguis- training titled “Meet Your Community Part- tics Competency Coordinator for Saginaw ners.” The event took place at the Saginaw Max. After convening for a full lunch, the County Community Mental Health Authority group returned to hear presentations from Towerline location in Buena Vista from 10 Michigan Alliance for Families, CAN Coun- am until 4 pm both days. cil, and Juvenile Justice. The training brought together a number On the second day of training, both the of community partners, service providers Intermediate School District and Saginaw and resources to equip parents to assist fam- Public Schools Special Education Depart- ily members working in peer support. The ment discussed services they provide. The training was part of a seven-session intensive Family Services Unit of Saginaw County leadership series that began in January and Community Mental Health Authority also will end in November. gave a presentation which detailed services, SCCMHA Wraparound Care Coordina- The trainings were coordinated by Keva followed by The Department of Health and tors Angelo Vallejo and Melvin McDowell Clark, Saginaw MAX System of Care Family Human Services. The day concluded with a present to families on September 17

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

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