The Michigan Banner May 1, 2014 Edition

Volume 11 Number 9
The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
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Leading in Diversity
Happy Mother's Day!
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
50 Years of
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AT&T DONATES $20,000 P3
LEGACY CONTINUES P4
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MENTAL CONCENTRATION ELEVATED! P 18
Fifty Years of Community Action: 1964-2014
SURVIVOR... P 29
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My Grannys Advice for America

Part 1 By Chuck Norris
A year ago, I wrote a two-part series titled My Moms Advice for America. Those columns became two of my most read pieces. With both my mothers 93rd birthday (May 4) and Mothers Day (May 11) on the horizon, I decided to write a two-part series this year on her mothers advice for America. Grandmother Scarberry, whom I affectionately always called Granny until the day she died, was an inspirational matriarch in the family, especially in my life. Outside of God and my wife, Gena, my mom and Granny were the two bedrocks and influences in my life. There are no greater or more passionate culture warriors that I know of than these three ladies. Their advice for America is the stuff our republic was founded upon and needs today. I can think of nothing better during this time when we honor motherhood than to echo Grannys advice, which she lived by example -- not just preaching -- and my mother, Wilma Norris Knight, recorded in her autobiography, Acts of Kindness: My Story. I was rereading her life story and gleaning the wisdom that was so prevalent in my upbringing in rural Wilson, Oklahoma, particularly how my mom and Granny survived and thrived through the Great Depression. As part of the builder generation and greatest generation, respectively, Granny and Mom were tough as nails (even at their roughly 5-foot statures). Here is the type of legacy and grit my mom inherited from Granny (from the preface of my moms autobiography): I am ninety-one years old and the only surviving member of a family of eleven. I was raised in poverty in rural Oklahoma. We even lost our home once to a tornado. I was supposed to die from a rare illness at eight years of age, which landed me in a hospital in which I lived for two years, hours away from my family. At sixteen, I married a man who struggled being a husband and eventually abandoned me to raise our three boys alone. At the same age, I also nearly lost all my sight, and did lose my father (through his sudden passing to heaven). Ive been present to help at the deaths of my father, mother, and all my siblings. Ive also endured the deaths of my two husbands, a stepson, two grandchildren, and my middle son in the Vietnam War. Yet my youngest son, Aaron, has become a prolific director, in whose movies and television shows my eldest son, Carlos, has often starred. You might know him better by his stage name, Chuck Norris. I have twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and six greatgreat-grandchildren, so far. Ive had over twenty surgeries, including one for breast cancer. I never graduated from high school. And I dont have a degree from an academic institution. But Im pretty sure Ive earned a doctorate from the school of hard knocks. My age is now my resume. My experiences are my credentials. And my beliefs about God and faith come from nine decades of reading the Good Book and practicing its principles. Mom, Granny and their generations epitomized what it means to be great Americans. We can benefit from their amazing examples if we slow down and take the time to hear their stories and perspectives on life, love and legacy. Enduring hardship was the name of the game back then. There was no prize without perseverance. Its all still true and necessary today. But in the words of Brooks Hatlen, the elderly convict in The Shawshank Redemption who was released from prison at a ripe old age: The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry. And with it, our patience and perseverance have waned. Im all for the advances of our modern age. But Im also for slowing down the clock to ponder the powers of yesteryear and the wisdom that can come only from persevering on this planet and graduating from that school of hard knocks. My mom and Granny lived as this adage goes: An oak tree is nothing more than an acorn that held its ground. Who can overestimate the value of experience, endurance and legacy or the power of handing those values to the next generation? Its what America needs more today than anything else. Here are a few excerpts about how Granny instilled her family values in my mom and how we can do that for our kids and grandchildren, too: Mama, or Ada Agnes Hargrove, was born on March 20, 1894, in Clarksville, Texas, where she lived out her early years. She attended school there up through the third grade. When she was twelve years old, she had to quit school to help her parents out on the farm. When she was fourteen or fifteen years old, the family moved to Oklahoma. Early on, people just started calling her Aggie. But later everyone in Wilson would eventually come to know and call her Granny Scarberry. ... I can still see in my minds eye Mama cooking on the large wood cooking stove. That was not the same as the big pot-belly stove, which kept us warm and was my favorite part of our home. I loved when Mama made a large pot of beans, corn bread, sliced tomatoes and green onions. And she always cooked homemade bread. She also cooked ham, bacon, gravy and eggs. (Im not crazy about grits. But I love catfish. And I love fried okra, too.) In the afternoon when we came home from school, Mama would be there to greet us with her loving smile. The house would be clean, and the aroma of something like homemade bread would be floating from the kitchen. At supper time, we never ate separate from one another, like it seems so many families do today. We all gathered around the table, held hands and said grace, and then we would pass down our plates to Papa and he would fill them. SEE P 4, My Granny...
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AT &T Gives $20,000 to MITECH+ to Promote STEM Talent Development

Saginaw - Gavin Goetz of AT&T presented a $20,000 check to MITECH+ to support their STEM Talent Development for the Great Lakes Bay Region students on Friday, April 25, at the Saginaw Community Foundation, 1 Tuscola Street. MITECH+, a Midland based nonprofit, created STEM Talent Development to address the growing demand for STEM talent and the increasing gap between what is needed in todays workforce and what is available. MITECH+ is researching, identifying (Left) Gavin W. Goetz, Regional Director, AT&T , and Staff and board best practices in education members of MI Tech Plus, the president of the Saginaw County Chamber and training and sharing and the publisher of the Michigan banner. results as necessary to close the STEM gap. MITECH+ developed several programs, including: Cells Gone Wild, the Industrialization Project and the Genetics Project, which can integrate Project Based Learning (PBL) into traditional classrooms and are offered to all regional K-12 programs. The success that MITECH+ has experienced at schools such as Meridian, Coleman, and Bullock Creek public schools and can now be leveraged across the Great Lakes Bay Region to; positively impact math and science achievement, increase interest in STEM careers across a diverse demographic, improve the chances that a student will engage in a high-demand, relevant STEM career, and finally, this initiative is intended to help engage students in real-life, experiential learning to very naturally improve attendance and graduation rates. MITECH+ students, staff and board members, state and local elected officials and AT&T Michigan external affairs were presented for the event.
The Michigan Banner is a Proud Sponsor of: CAN Council Circle of Love Saginaw County Community Action Committee ( CAC) Saginaw Habitat for Humanity
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Local Florist is Continuing a Legacy of Beautiful Floral Arrangements

We salute and honor Arthurene Banks Artie mentor, and generational trailblazer, on this Mothers Day, May 11, 2014 - Erikas Flowers
Saginaw - A local florist, Erika Woods, is making sure the legacy of generations of experience in beautiful floral arrangements continues in the city where it began. Over 25 years ago in 1977, Arthurene Banks also realized her dreams when she opened the doors, and became owner and operator of Arties Flowers located at 1051 E. Genesee Street in Saginaw. Better known in the community as Artie, she was the first African American woman to open a florist shop in the Great Lakes Bay Whether you want your arrangements large-scaled and elaborate, or elegant Region. Banks is still remembered as and traditional, Erika will design to suit your ideas. a pioneer in the community, and an encourager to other African American Martha McMillan, Arties mother, who Arthurene has done for me. I have taught her the craft of creating unique learned so much about my trade as women to reach for their dreams of floral arrangements. Martha McMil- well as how to conduct business. becoming business owners. lan was the owner and operator of a Mothers Day was the biggest Although Banks started with just thriving florist shop in Birmingham, day of the year in the floral business, one employee, her sister, Ann McAlabama for more than 25 years Banks said. Everyone has a mother, Millan, the business expanded above Erika Woods became a part of a grandmother, and we would be so and beyond expectations, and another the legacy over 13 years ago when busy. I would like all of my custommove was necessary to a larger shop ers to know that my business is still at 1004 E. Genesee, employing 5 staff she began to learn the craft at Arties alive and thriving as I have passed my and numerous seasonal workers. We Flowers. I started out learning how to make bows for Arthurene, Woods legacy onto Erika Woods, of Erikas had all kinds of customers of all nasaid. Flowers, located at 214 Federal Ave., tionalities and loved them all, she It has always been a life -long in downtown Saginaw. Juliette Jacksaid. They would often come in just dream to own my own florist busison, Erikas grandmother, and I were to visit. ness, and I am so grateful for all best friends, Erika, is family. The forerunner of the legacy was
FROM P 2, My Granny... That was the time we came together and shared stories about the day; it was a way for our family to stay connected. Even when we were older in Wilson, with families of our own, the whole family would get together once a month. I suppose that I miss that the most. Families dont seem to do that anymore, but they should. On Mothers Day weekend in 2012, my then 91-year-old mom was interviewed by our friend Mike Huckabee on his Fox News Channel show, Huckabee. If you didnt catch it, you can still watch the interview on my official website, at http://chucknorris.com, the only place where you can order an autographed copy of my mothers autobiography, which makes a great Mothers Day gift. Of course, Im a bit biased! Happy 93rd birthday, Mom! Youre still an anchor and inspiration for my soul! Source: townhall.com
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Saginaw 35th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival

Saginaw - La Unin Cvica Mexicana of Saginaw presents the 35th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival Saturday, May 3, 2014, on Ojibway Island. This years theme is Historia y Culturas, (History and Culture) recognizing historical national Hispanic figures in our past as well as the Mexican culture celebrated locally. Organizers expect over 100 entrants, making the Saginaw Cinco de Mayo Parade the largest Hispanic parade in the state of Michigan. The event commemorates the famous May 5, 1852 Battle at Puebla in Mexico in which a small army of Mexicans led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza defeated much larger French invading forces sent by Napoleon III. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Its staging area is at Water Street near the Saginaw Farmers market, and will begin at the corner of Water and W. Genesee, proceeding over the bridge west turning south on N. Michigan Ave., then left onto court Street, and ending on Ojibway Island. Restaurants, civic associations, youth groups, marching bands and low rider vehicles will participate, along with some dignitaries such as Saginaws City Manager Tim Morales as this years Grand Marshall. Morales is the first Hispanic City Manager of Saginaw. Also participating in the parade is Saginaw Valley State Universitys new president Donald Bachand. Another notable entry is the Arthur Hill High School Spanish Class that will reenact the historic farmworkers march led by Cesar E. Chavez in 1966 from Delano, California to Sacramento to support California grape pickers. This year La Unin Cvica Mexicana celebrates its 69th anniversary since its incorporation as a non-profit civic organization
in 1945, and is represented by their queen Maritza Huerta. The festival at Ojibway runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to sample tasty Mexican food from vendors and enjoy the live music and folkloric dancers. Musicians like Saginaws own Frank Rodriguez and Desatres and Grupo Illusion from Pontiac will provide a Tejano/Norteo/Norteo musical showcase from the stage. Also performing is the Ballet Maria Luz a Mexican Folkloric group from Lansing, Michigan. MC of the stage is Saginaw born, Chicago based poet Michael Reyes who will be hosting and doing workshops throughout the city the entire week. Activities for the children include an inflatable play land area with six inflatables rides. The celebration continues from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with the Cinco De Mayo Tejano/ Conjunto Extravaganza at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. The line-up features
Ricky Valenz, the best male artist at the 2013 Tejano Music Awards, SIGGNO featuring Jesse Turner, the entertainer of the year at the TTMA awards and the return of Michael Salgado. Tickets start at $20 and are available at the Soaring Eagle Casino and all Meijer stores. There will also be an after party in the ballroom until 2 a.m., $20 admission, and $10 for those with a concert ticket. Sponsors of the 35th Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival are: Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Covenant HealthCare, Healthplus, Catholic Federal Credit Union, Nexteer Automotive, Rent Rite, Jarritos, Extreme Tire, Security Federal Credit Union, Garber Buick of Saginaw, Tinos Tamale Hut, Midwesttejanoradio.com and Mi Gente Magazine.
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Cynthia Reyes, Admissions Advisor, is the recipient of the 2014 Presidents Employee Champion for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award. Reyes received the award at the Ninth Annual Presidents Champions for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Awards Program at Delta College on April 21. Reyes lives a passionate service filled life in her community, enjoys the role of advocate of students attending college, and actively reaches out to first generation students in urban schools.
Business/Negocios Champion for Diversity is Honored at Awards Ceremony
Cynthia Reyes at Award Ceremony
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Education/Educacion Interpersonal Influence Crucial Skills for HR Leaders

The Valley Society for Human Resource Management (VSHRM) is proud to host Douglas Finton of VitalSmarts on Tuesday, May 13, at the Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State St., in Saginaw, Interpersonal Influence Crucial Skills for HR Leaders. Business professionals face Crucial Conversations every day stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Situations such as these require us to be at peak performance in terms of our interpersonal influence skills. In this interactive session, you will learn how to master these crucial moments. This presentation reflects over 30 years of research into interpersonal best-practices in the trenches of real organizations. This program has been approved for 3 (HR (General)) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. Networking and registration start at 11 a.m. and the program will run from 12:15 until 3:30 pm. Delta College photography students will be onsite providing professional photos beginning at 11a.m. The program cost is $50 and lunch is included. RSVP on VSHRMs website www.vshrm. org by Thursday, May 8. You can also RSVP by emailing rsvp@vshrm. org. On-line payments are available.
Disclaimer: The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and false advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the Latino Banner are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Latino Banner newspaper. The Latino Banner reserves the right to edit, change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper. We encourage readers to send letters, story ideas, comments and questions. Deadlines: 2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month Submission Procedure: Mailed or e-mailed to the Latino Banner@gmail.com Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF
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Intersection of Business
Saginaw - Tri-Star Trust Bank is opening a new office in Downtown Midland in July 2014 to serve its Midland-area customers. The new office will be located at 200 East Main Street, at the corner of Main and McDonald. Founded in 2000 in Saginaw, Tri-Star provides comprehensive wealth management services to both individuals and businesses throughout Michigan. We are looking forward to being able to serve our Midland clients from a more convenient location, said Director, Founder and CEO Larry Preston, who will be relocating to the Midland office. And we look forward to getting more involved in the local community. After all, we believe that part of making a difference in our clients lives involves making a difference in their community helping to make it a stronger, more vibrant place to both live and work. The following staff members will be relocating to Midland: Larry Preston, Director, Founder, Chief Executive Officer An attorney and former partner of Currie Kendall Polasky Meisel, PLC, Larry has more than 25 years of experience in estate, business and retirement planning. Jane Hagen, Senior Vice President and Director of Retirement Plans Hagen has more than 25 years of experience in banking and trusts/ investments directly related to employee benefit plans and personal trust accounts. Debbie Briguglio, Vice President, Relationship Officer and Secretary of the Corporation A graduate of Cannon Trust School, Debbie has 25+ years of experience in estate planning, retirement planning and trust services. Laura Janson, Employee Benefits Associate Janson has more than seven years of experience in administering employee benefit plans with two years of experience in financial services, and more than six years of experience in management and customer service. Andre Buckley, Portfolio Manager and Trading Officer Buckley has more than 10 years of management experience, and has earned his (Certified Financial Planner) designation and is currently a Level 1 Candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program. Gina Ruhlig, Employee Benefits Associate Ruhlig has more than 10 years of experience in administering employee benefit plans, and more
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than five years of experience in management and customer relations, Danielle Rohac, Marketing Assistant and Social Media Manager Rohac has more than six years of experience in professional writing and editing and five years of experience in nonprofit work. Emily Provenzano, Relationship Assistant Provenzano has an MBA in finance and more than seven years of experience in both accounting and customer service. Adam Rogers, Emily Provenzano Portfolio Manager and Investment Officer Tri-Star recently welcomed Midland native, Adam Rogers, to the team. Rogers will be based initially out of Tri-Stars Saginaw office as he acclimates himself to the Tri-Star culture, meanwhile working alongside the Adam Rogers new Midland office. Adam brings over seven years of experience in investments and financial services to our team. For more information about Tri-Star Trust Bank visit www.tristartrust.com.
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SBA Announces Grants Available for State Trade and Export Promotion
SBA to Award $8 Million to Promote Small Business Exporting
Washington - The SBA announced recently that for the third year, states will be able to apply for grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration to support efforts to increase exporting by small businesses. The State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant Program was appropriated $8 million to award grants by September 30, 2014. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis. The STEP initiative has two objectives: 1) increase the number of small businesses that begin to export and 2) increase the value of exports for small businesses that currently export. The 50 states, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands are eligible to apply. The award amounts will vary based on the awardees proposed project plan and budget. Expanding the base of small business exporters and making the process as easy as possible is a key component of the Administrations National Export Initiative. Results for the STEP program have been very strong. In FY 2012, awardees reported a return on investment of federal funds of over seventeen-to-one. With todays technological advances, small businesses are better equipped than ever to compete in a global marketplace. Exporting provides tremendous opportunities for Americas small businesses that are looking to expand and grow. The STEP program is another way that the U.S. Small Business Administration is partnering with states to give small businesses the tools and resources they need to take their business to the next level, said Maria ContrerasSweet, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. A state may not submit more than one application for a STEP grant and should support the following export related activities: participation in foreign trade missions, foreign market sales trips, subscription services provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce, design of international marketing campaigns, export trade show exhibits, training workshops or other export initiatives that are in line with the objectives of the pilot program. The STEP grant program announcement will be posted at www.grants.gov as of April 21, 2014. The application period will be through May 20. For more information, visit http:// www.sba.gov/step.
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce-Saginaw Valley YPN

The Saginaw Valley Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a program initiated by the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the Young Professionals Network is to support the attraction and retention of young talent to the Saginaw Valley and Great Lakes Bay region while developing the next generation of leaders. To fulfill the mission the YPN aims to make the area an attractive place for young professionals to live, work, learn and play, a variety of events and services are offered to help young professionals grow personally and professionally, network and enjoy the quality of life our region has to offer. If you would like more information, have questions, or would like to be added to the mailing/contact list please contact the YPN at ypn@ saginawchamber.org or (989) 757-2112.
Michigan SBA Thanks SCORE for 50 Years of Service to Small Businesses

SCORE has made a significant impact on the nations economy. In 50 years, SCORE has served over 10 million small business owners throughout the country, donating over 1.1 million volunteer hours each year! In 2013, SCORE clients started 38,630 new businesses and added 67,319 new jobs to the American economy. In addition, over 40,175 small business clients increased their revenues that year. SCORE mentoring has shown that small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased business growth. Visit SCORE at www.score.org and discover a wealth of resources, templates, articles and webinars, and connect with a SCORE mentor online to see how they can help your business! On behalf of the entire Michigan SBA office, we thank SCORE mentors for donating their time, knowledge and experience in working towards our common goal of supporting Americas small business.
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HR Law Updates 2014: Dont Put Your Company at Risk!

Flint - To assist businesses with compliance maintenance and litigation avoidance, Expert Human Resources, LLC will host a FREE HR Updates Seminar, on Thursday, May 8, from 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. at Americas Best Inns and Suites Hotel, 6075 Hill Road US 23 Drive (US 23 and Hill Road), in Flint, Michigan. The Informational Session will cover confusing employment laws and regulations, to help reduce your organizations risk, including: -What employers need to do now regarding the Affordable Care Act -Expected changes to the Federal overtime regulations for exempt employees -What the Equal Pay Act Executive Order means to your organization
-IRS definition of Same Sex Marriage compliance -Highlights of random recent employment law settlements and lawsuits For additional information call 810.813.8732.
Michigans Tenth Annual Small Business Awards Program Presented at Breslin Center
Lansing - Small business owners and supporters are coming from all across the state to show their support for Michigans growing companies on Tuesday, May 6 at the Tenth Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards dinner. Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) is the states premier awards program celebrating small business excellence. Over 60 businesses, including the 2013 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, will be announced during the awards dinner. The evening also includes a cocktail reception, and Governor Snyder has been invited to give the opening address at the awards dinner at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Michigan Celebrates Small Business fosters the entrepreneurial spirit in Michigan, says Carol Lopucki State Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center. The awards program is an opportunity to celebrate the success of small business in Michigan by highlighting over 60 small businesses that continue to grow Michigans economy and create jobs. Tickets are available for $115 per person or attendees can receive a discount by reserving a table of eight for $800. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MichiganCelebrates.biz or by calling (800) 362-5461. For more information regarding Michigan Celebrates Small Business contact Jennifer Deamud at the Michigan Small Business Development Center, managing partner of Michigan Celebrates Small Business deamudj@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-7482. Michigan Celebrates Small business is made possible with the generous support of PNC Bank, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Accident Fund, Rehman, Varnum Law, Michigan Credit Union League, Huntington Bank, Consumers Energy, AARP Michigan and Dynamic Edge, Inc.
Starting a Business
The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer a Starting a Business seminar at the Hoyt Library at 505 Janes Avenue in Saginaw on Wednesday, May 21 from 1pm to 4pm 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 entrepre-
neurs 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. For more information about Michigan SBDC, online resources, business education seminars and to register, go to www.SBDCMichigan.org or call (989) 686-9597. Pre-reg-
istration is required. Seminar sponsors are the Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw Future, Saginaw County Clerk and the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region hosted by Delta College Corporate Services. This same seminar is repeated in the afternoon at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw on Thursday, June 26 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.The SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region provides services for Arenac, Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties.
Work for Oprah this Summer: She is Hiring Paid Interns and More
Chicago - Oprah Winfrey is hiring paid interns and employees at her OWN Network television channel. The company has immediate positions available in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. For internships she is looking to hire an Integrated Ad Sales Marketing Summer Intern, a Branded Entertainment Summer Intern, a Business and Legal Summer Intern, and a Digital Marketing Summer Intern. All internship positions offer a 10-week, paid or for-credit learning experience. The program offers students valuable industry knowledge and skills through opportunities such as hands-on training, project management. To apply for an internship or a job, visit http:// careers.own.tv
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What It Takes To Be A Strong Woman

By Moneek Doxie Media Intern If you are a woman in Saginaw, you always have to keep your guard up in relationships, with friends, and even with people you may not personally know. The men in the city think just because we are women we are weak, but with God we can do anything that is possible.
The National Banner is a youth newspaper for and by the youth for positive change through positive media!
There will be times those friends you think will always be there can turn their back on you and leave you alone when something goes wrong. But always remember you can do all things through Christ that strengthens you. Never let a person see you sweat. Stay 10 toes down and handle your business. If it is just you by yourself that is fine because God is by your side. That is all you need. Be sure people see you as a person that is independenta leader and not a follower. Stand tall with confidence that no one can take or destroy. Never let someone take your pride. Stay positive and strong. It is negative and weak when people say they cant do this and do that. Never say you cant do anything because you can do anything if you put your mind to it. Women you have to be focused and determined because there will be many people in your life that will come to distract you. You must surround yourself with people that want to do something positive with their life. If you hang around people that dont have goals in their life, or are not trying to accomplish something positive, their negative goals will rub on you and you are going to want to waste your life just because of your surroundings. Be Strong Women. Remember God is on your side.
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Thoughts About MOM

By Lishay Media Intern Never had a mother and never will I always wanted to know how it feels. Looking out a blurry window, mind rushing with thoughts Eyes fireball red and puffy with warm tears running Trying to figure out what happened to my life and where did it go. Not having a warm hug before going to sleep or waking up heading to school Not hearing I love you from the human that birthed me. My heart is crushed and its split in two pieces My finger tips blood red and numb Trying to forget this horrible situation Sitting here quiet and patiently. My life now is going good with laughter and joy. I dont try and turn back to look at anything negative. I just push harder and harder to may goals each day. I dont let anything or no one get in the way of me getting to where Im going. I have learned a lot and I am still learning life. Not having a mother is very painful But at the same time it teaches me to be a great mother when I have kids. And I do have people in my life that help me like a mother. When I look out the window and see kids with their mother I get mad. Because I should have a mom to kick it with, shop with, tell secrets and crushes to. Im not going to stress it because God is on my side and if I keep the faithmaybe one day my Mom will change her mind to love me again. Copyright 2013 The National Banner
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Roscommon Students Introduced to Archery, Hunting with Help from DNR and Partners
Students from Roscommon Elementary School are learning archery skills after school during an eight-week program presented by the Department of Natural Resources and partners as part of the Recreational Archery Program. Weve had great interest by both boys and girls, said DNR wildlife biologist Brian Piccolo. Learning archery isnt about just hitting the target students are also learning about mental concentration, focus and selfimprovement. Piccolo, who works out of the DNRs Roscommon Operations Service Center, has been actively involved in getting this event rolling for students in third through fifth grades. He and nine other USA Archery-trained instructors including DNR wildlife biologists, a Michigan state trooper, area school teachers and Centershot instructors from Roscommon Baptist Church are teaching the course. Most of the instructors are members of the Roscommon Archery Club, formed this year by hunters who want to promote archery and recruit area youth into the sport of hunting. The program required many instructors, but securing funding was also a hurdle, Piccolo said. Several partners, who jumped at this chance to get youth involved in hunting, allowed this program to get off the ground. Safari Club Internationals Mid-Michigan Chapter, the Roscommon Area Youth Booster Club, Whitetails Unlimited, the Quality Deer Management Associations (QDMA) Northern Jack Pine Branch and the DNR donated funds to pay for the equipment needed for this program. Instructors are teaching the use of both compound bows and crossbows, said Piccolo. We needed to have a lot of equipment to make this event work, and donors are stepping up to help. Over 25 bows and crossbows were needed, as well as 12 archery targets, 10 dozen arrows, Kevlar arrow curtains and racks to hang bows all funded by partners who found value in starting this program. I belong to Safari Club International to promote hunting in Michigan, and working with kids like this is the best way to do it, said Mid-Michigan Chapter board member Tim Schafer. After the students have completed the eightweek course, they will be linked with a hunter
safety course in the region. In the fall, mentors from the Roscommon Archery Club and local QDMA members will assist students, along with a parent or guardian, on a guided archery deer hunt. We really hope to turn this into more than just an after-school program, said Piccolo. We want to continue to mentor these kids in the sport of archery and, hopefully, recruit new hunters because of this program. The program now will be offered annually to Roscommon Elementary School students. The Recreational Archery Program is designed to provide archery education and bowhunting education opportunities for recreation leaders in schools, municipal parks and recreation programs, nature and outdoor education programs, and nonprofit, youth-serving organizations such as YMCA, Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H and many more. Program participants learn how to implement beginner to more advanced archery programs and receive guidance on how to utilize existing indoor and outdoor facilities to safely conduct a variety of archery programs and events for all age and skill levels. To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/recarchery.
Archery students lineup to hit the target!
Photo: Michigan DNR
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SVSU to Hold Two May Commencement Ceremonies; SVSU Alum and CEO McInnis of Fathead Graphics to Speak
For the first time since the Ryder Center was completed in 1989, Saginaw Valley State University will hold two large May graduation ceremonies. Commencement exercises will be held Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 at Patrick McInnis, 11 a.m. CEO of Fathead All graduates in the colleges of Business & Management, and Health & Human Services will participate in the Friday evening ceremony. Graduates in the colleges of Arts & Behavioral Sciences, Education, and Science, Engineering & Technology will take part in the Saturday ceremony. Patrick McInnis, CEO of the Michiganbased graphics company Fathead, will serve as the speaker for both ceremonies. He is a 1988 SVSU graduate. For the past two years, SVSU held one ceremony for students completing bachelors degrees and another for students completing masters and other advanced degrees. However, the continued increase in the number of students completing bachelors degrees necessitated a change, given the seating capacity of the Ryder Center. Our students are graduating in record numbers, and thats great to see, said SVSU President Donald Bachand. I know how important graduation is to our students and their families, and I want them to have the first-rate ceremony they deserve, one we can be proud of. That requires changing the Commencement model we have outgrown. The graduating class consists of 850 individuals expected to complete bachelors degree requirements who have indicated that they intend to don regalia and march in their respective ceremonies. A total of 967 students have applied to graduate with bachelors degrees; another 262 students are expected to complete masters and advanced degrees. In all, 471 students plan to participate in the Friday ceremony. The Saturday ceremony will feature an expected 547 graduates. These totals include the 168 students who are expected to complete graduate degrees and participate in Commencement exercises. As is tradition, President Bachand will congratulate each graduate in both ceremonies as he or she crosses the stage. Bachand began his career at SVSU as a criminal justice professor, and one of his former students McInnis will address the graduates. McInnis has served as Chief Executive Officer of Fathead, LLC since February 2009. Perhaps best known for their life-sized graphics of professional athletes, the Michigan-based company is the industry leader of officially licensed sports and entertainment graphics for large and small spaces. Fathead maintains more than 600 license agreements with leading consumer brands across many industries and professional sports leagues. In 2013, the company was named a Top Workplace by The Detroit Free Press for the fourth time. Prior to Fathead, McInnis worked for 26 years at Quicken Loans, including serving as president and chief operating officer from 2002 to 2009. He joined the company in 1993 as a mortgage banker and rose through the ranks to become a branch manager and regional branch manager. In 1999, McInnis was promoted to vice president of Rock Financial, a company that consisted of 32 branches in seven states; he also became president of Rock Home Loans at Michigan National Bank, a joint venture between Rock Financial and Michigan National Bank. He was part of a group of investors that purchased Quicken Loans back from Intuit in 2002, and he remains an active investor. An avid sportsman, McInnis is a minority owner in the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball franchise. He has received recognition throughout Southeast Michigan for his passion and contributions to area youth, community and athletic organizations. A native of Flint who currently resides in suburban Detroit, McInnis completed a bachelors degree in criminal justice from SVSU.
Community State Bank Employees Raise Funds Supporting Sexual Assault Awareness Month
St. Charles - For the third consecutive year, bank employees at Community State Bank participated in National Denim Day a day established to increase public awareness to prevent sexual assault. Employees at Community State Bank raised $271 by donating money to this cause, which allowed them to wear denim jeans to work on April 11. Wearing jeans on Denim Day during Aprils National Sexual Assault Awareness Month has become an international symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault, explains John C. Wendling, First Vice President, Retail Manager and Business Development Officer. As the local community bank, we believe its important to raise awareness of issues that affect the families and businesses in our communities. Carrie Schultz, of Child and Family Services of Saginaw accepts a check from John C. Wendling, First Vice President at Community State Bank.
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Mount Pleasant - Two incoming freshman have been awarded four-year, full-ride scholarships to study journalism at Central Michigan University. Jordyn Hermani of Troy and Alexis Carter of Grand Haven will attend CMU in the fall as recipients of the Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship. The Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship is awarded annually to two high school seniors who promote the participation and success of minorities in journalism. The scholarship is named after CMU alumnus and Saginaw native Lem Tucker who worked for three major
CMU Names 2014 Lem Tucker Scholarship Recipients

television networks and earned two Emmy awards before his death in 1991. Saginaw native Lem Tucker was one of the first African Americans to work as a television network reporter. Such an award is important to me because I feel as though I have been given the opportunity to carry on Lem Tuckers legacy, Hermani said. If I could accomplish even one half of what Mr. Tucker accomplished in his lifetime, drawing attention to the social injustices that plague not only the realm of journalism but the rest of society, then I would count myself as more than fortunate. Hermani is a feature writer for her schools student newspaper and is active in the Athens Theater Company, National Honor Society, marching band and art club. She also has shad-
owed and worked with Detroit Free Press reporters. Im hoping the Lem Tucker Scholarship is going to help me continue my passion for storytelling, Carter said. With the opportunities Im given as a journalist, I want to be able speak for those who may not always have a voice, and I feel like this scholarship can really help me with that. Carter has served as managing editor of her schools student newspaper and attended the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association camp. She also is active in cross country, track and the Catalina Club. To date, 23 students have received the Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship since its inception in 1997.
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program

The Multicultural Advertising Intern Program is a paid, full-time summer internship for college students pursuing a Saginaw Township Community Schools career in advertising. Positions are offered at advertising agencies across the U.S. For additional information visit http:// www.aaaa.org/careers/maip/pages/maip_ students.aspx
Girl Pride Sugar & Spice Young Men Who Dare GEMS Parent Committee Tuesday Tutoring
Your Schools of Choice!

STCS is accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2014-15 school year for K/Y5 through 6th grade students in Saginaw County. STCS is also accepting applications from students residing in Saginaw County for Special Programs as follows: Hemmeter K-5 Gifted and Talented; Heritage Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs for 11th and 12th grade students who meet qualification guidelines. STCS offers:
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Applications will be accepted from April 23 - May, 7. Applications are available online at www.stcs.org (Schools of Choice link under Parents), or at the Community Education office inside Heritage HS. Questions? Call 797.1847 or Steve Elliott at 399.8029 (saelliot@stcs.org)
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Sabrina Beeman-Jackson Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director
NHSAs Annual National Head Start Conference is the nations largest gathering of Head Start and Early Head Start professionals. More than 2,500 directors, administrators, managers, teachers, supervisors, parents and policy council members, from hundreds of programs and from every state are Driven to Make a Difference and will attend in 2014, in Long Beach, CA. The NHSA Vision All children should reach their full potential, Every child can succeed, We can impact the success of at-risk children, and Quality early education fundamentally transforms children and families To lead - To be the untiring voice that will not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served with the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community. To advocate - To work diligently for policy and institutional changes that ensure all vulnerable children and families have what they need to succeed. NHSA Mission Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. The National Head Start Association is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children,
200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees in the United States. Since 1974, NHSA has worked diligently for policy changes that ensure all at-risk children have access to the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community. NHSA offers an impressive portfolio of professional development services and programs for the entire early childhood community. These include the annual National Head Start Conference, the largest national event devoted to the Early Head Start and Head Start community, and the National Parent Conference, the only national event devoted to parents and families. NHSA has several donation opportunities for supporting NHSA. Dollar Per Child Donate $1 per child enrolled in your program to help fund NHSA advocacy efforts.
Scholarships and Awards The National Head Start Associations Scholarships & Awards Program is open to individual, program and affiliate members of NHSA in good standing. Ron Herndon Scholarship The Ron Herndon Scholarship celebrates Head Start parents who, through their own efforts to mobilize other parents and community members, have affected real change in their Head Start programs and communities. Disaster Relief The Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist NHSA member Head Start and Early Head Start programs and their staff and families who become victims of natural disasters. General Fund Donations to the General Fund are used to support the programs and services of NHSA. Source: www.nhsa.org
May is Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month!

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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dr. Jack Nash has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. To ask Dr. Nash dental questions write to him at: Dr. Jack W. Nash, POB 1442, Saginaw, MI 48607, or email him at Drjacknash@aol.com. All opinions discussed in these articles are those of Dr. Nash; treatment options should be discussed with an individuals personal dentist. Dear Dr. Nash, It seems like in the past couple of years that my tongue and my lips burn and tingle for no apparent reason. I never had this problem when I was younger but now this has become very irritating. I hope this is not a sign or symptom of something more serious. Can you please explain to me what you think is happening to me. Hilary Dear Hilary, From what you have described it sounds like you have Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS). Burning Mouth Syndrome seems to appear more often in women after they have had some hormonal shifts or during or following menopause. Most of the time the symptoms of burning or scalding are only associated with the lips and tongue but in more extreme cases the burning sensation can be felt in the entire mouth. When I have examined people that present with Burning Mouth Syndrome there are no visible signs of an injury or a pathology, they seem to simply complain about a sensation of a burning or scalding mouth. Research has shown that the Burning Mouth Syndrome can be caused by the onset of menopause, physiologic problems and even vitamin deficiencies. There is not a Crystal Ball approach to treating Burning Mouth Syndrome and some people just live with the problem for years. If the quality of life is greatly affected by the Burning Mouth Syndrome then you should consult your dentist or medical doctor for advice. There are mouth washes that can be prescribed that come in a topical form or a medication that can be taken orally. There are some other things you can do that will not require medication if you do not want to take medication for it. You should drink plenty of water and chew sugarless gum to increase saliva flow so that your mouth does not dry out. A few things to totally avoid are spicy foods, very hot foods and foods that contain acid because they will increase the symptoms. Last but not least, stay away from tobacco and alcohol that will cause irritation to the oral tissue which is already irritated by the Burning Mouth Syndrome. I hope I helped you, Hilary! Until next time my friends, make dental floss your best friend. Dr. Nash Dr. Nash Good health and good promise, Dr. Jack W. Nash, DDS FAGD, 1320 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601-2591 - Office - 989.752.1200 Fax989.752.2481
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SAGINAW INCREDIBLE YEARS

We began our third Incredible Years class series in October 2012. On the first day of classes we do We believe this paperwork and story shows just introductions. how vital the During the first Incredible Years class, my co-group leader and Project and I began Launch are to introductions by our community. saying what our jobs are and what our background is. Then it was the parents turns to share. This group went way above and beyond the typical name and brief background (number of children, gender and ages) that most parents give when they first meet each other. These parents voluntarily opened up and shared difficulties they were having with each child including the troubles and barriers their families were facing. Several of the parents cried when they shared. Each parent spent a good ten minutes or more telling their story and what had led them to be in the class. They chose not to hold back! We believe this story shows just how vital the Project Launch-funded Incredible Years is to the community. The parents in our current session had these feelings and concerns bottled up just waiting for someone to listen to them. Just waiting for someone who had support to offer them. When adults who have never met are willing to open up to strengthen their families, you know the services being provided are exactly what they were hoping for! ~ Danelle Elliott Incredible Years Group Leader CAN Council Great Lakes Bay
Are you or someone you know having child behavior problems?
Incredible Years
The CAN Council, through Project LAUNCH funding, offers FREE parenting classes. The program is called Incredible Years and is an evidence based curricula targeting parents with 3 to 6 year old children. The parent training program is designed to work jointly to promote emotional and social competence and to prevent, reduce, and treat behavioral and emotional problems in young children. There have been 40 parents and caregivers who participated in 3 series of 20 sessions each. Is IY helpful? National studies have shown promising results: Increased positive and nurturing parenting Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting Reduction in childrens home and school behavior problems Increased positive behaviors at home and school Increased parent-child bonding
For more information about Incredible Years, please contact Vera, CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region CAPE Director and Incredible Years Group Leader, at vharrison@cancouncil.org or 989-752-7226.
Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for Childrens Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health was awarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw as the area to provide services. If you want to learn more about Project LAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 or pamela@urbanregenerationllc.com.
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Children with Severe Emotional Disturbance need a lot of support. From families, teachers, social service and healthcare providers and often more. We maximize those resources to make sure those children get all the support they need.
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What is Mental Health?

By Saginaw System of Care Staff
May 1, 2014
What is mental health? Is it the ability to enjoy life and cope with adversity? Is someone mentally healthy if they can face stress in work and at home without buckling under the pressure? Does mental health mean being able to keep emotions in check, no matter the circumstance? The truth is, mental health means something different to every person someone may be very happy with their life as a whole but struggle with stress at work. Or someone may thrive in high-pressure situations but be very vocal with their emotions. And due to the vast number of cultures all across our planet, mental health and wellness can take on a completely different meaning from community to community. While there is no official universally-accepted definition for mental health, the significance of the concept spreads far and wide. One in five people will experience a mental health issue this year alone. The importance of acknowledging mental health as an essential component to our overall health and wellbeing lies in the fact that a large number of these people wont get the help they need. While people who contract the flu, break a bone, or develop cancer seek out medical attention almost
immediately, many who develop a mental illness struggle alone due to stigma, lack of understanding, or lack of knowledge of the resources and supports available. In an effort to combat stigma and increase knowledge, May is recognized as National Mental Health Awareness Month and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has declared May 8, 2014, as National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day. Communities across the nation celebrate this month and day to emphasize the fact that mental health can affect people at all stages of life and the earlier support and services are provided, the better the chance is for recovery. Saginaw MAX System of Care will be celebrating throughout the month of March at community events and on social media in an effort to create conversations around mental health and wellness. Be sure to come out and say hi to our crew at the Saginaw High School Health Fair and the Great Start Zoo Day on May 1, the Cinco de Mayo Parade on May 3, the Walk-A-Mile in My Shoes Rally in Lansing on May 14, and the Memorial Day Parade on May 26. If youre feeling especially festive, throw on something green
in recognition of childrens mental health as well! Be sure to check out the Saginaw MAX website at MAXsaginawSOC. org and our Facebook and Twitter pages for more information on how you can get involved in the conversation with us online. Be a champion for children in our community and across the country with mental health needs and help end the stigma. Mental health is not something to be ashamed of and the more we speak up, the more people will start to understand. Knowledge is power! Saginaw MAX System of Care is based on the premise that a mature, effective system of care for youth with complex emotional and behavioral challenges must bring together all the parties responsible for supporting these youth, including: youth and their families, education, community mental health, Department of Human Services, juvenile justice, care coordinators, family advocates, faith-based, law enforcement and recreation. If you would like more information on Saginaw MAX or would like to know how you can get involved, get in touch with Melissa Lee at (989) 272-7209 or mlee@sccmha.org.
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Free Skin Cancer Screening Offered at Covenant Cancer Care Center

An estimated 76,690 men and women in the United States will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer this year (American Cancer Society, 2013 facts and figures). To assist people access an annual skin check, the Covenant Cancer Care Center is hosting a free skin cancer screening Thursday, May 1, 2014, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at the Covenant Cancer Care Center, 5400 Mackinaw, in Saginaw. Medical professionals will be performing free skin screenings. To schedule an appointment, please call 989.583.4035, option 1. Space is limited.
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FUNdraising Good Times
How to Work with a Fundraising Professional

By Mel and Pearl Shaw Are you an executive director who wonders why his development staff doesnt raise more money? A college president who wishes her vice president was ahead of goal? Heres a question to help answer those questionswhat are you willing to do? Your nonprofits fundraising results are a reflection of your commitment and your willingness to prioritize fundraising, and your words are a reflection of that commitment. Consider the following things we have heard nonprofit leaders say. Do you hear yourself in these comments? What can you do to change? Let my assistant arrange a time for us to talk. This is a favorite because it often takes weeks to secure an appointment. Once you have done your homework, call me and I will close the deal. Does this make any sense? How many nonprofit leaders are so sought after that their presence at the point of solicitation will close the deal? Its your job to raise the money. This belief is a luxury no executive can afford. Regardless the number of development professionals em-
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ployed, you are the chief fundraiser. Your staffs ability to raise money requires your active participation. I want you to make at least 20 calls a week. Another favorite. Who will your staff call, who will want to talk with them, and what are they calling donors about? I want you to chair the homecoming dance committee. There are many variations on this theme, and all pull development staff away from fundraising. Unless there are clear revenue goals, keep your development staff out of events. Have you asked the board members for their gifts? Major red flag. Expecting staff to solicit board members is a recipe for low giving. This is the responsibility of the board chair or chair of the board development committee. You dont need to know my travel plans. This closes the door to fund development and fundraising opportunities. Your staff can suggest visits to current or potential major donors and influencers, help coordinate a friendraiser, or a visit to a foundation or corporation who funds non-
profits similar to yours. Other favorites include: I want you to raise 50% more than you did last year. Im launching the campaign in spite of what the feasibility study says. We dont need to be spending money on a feasibility study. And, I underestimatedwe have a short fall of 20% that you will need to raise. Statements like these drive development professionals crazy, contributing to high turnover. If you dont know why these statements can put your organization or institution at risk ask your development staff. If youre not that brave, ask a peer who is a successful fundraiser. Next Edition: Things development professionals say. Visit www.FUNdraisingGoodTimes for additional information. Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your campaign, visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727. Copyright 2014 Mel and Pearl Shaw
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A.Philip Randolph Institute POB 1107 Saginaw, MI 48606 American Red Cross 1232 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-8181 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County 300 Lafayette Ave. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-6723 CAN Council Saginaw County 1311 N. Michigan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777 www.cancouncil.org Castle Museum of Saginaw County History 500 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-2377 Emmaus House of Saginaw 733 S. 15th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-7538 THE EZEKIEL PROJECT ezekielprojectnow@yahoo.com P.O. Box 3470 Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470 Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax: 989.755.4038 First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-753-0411 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 5470 Davis Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-9565 Good Neighbors Mission 1318 Cherry Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-399-9918 Health Delivery, Inc. 501 Lapeer Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989.759.6400 Houghton-Jones Task Force 1708 Johnson Street Saginaw, MI 989-752-1660 Lighthouse Outreach Center 808 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.928.9096 Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-714-2240 Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444 Pit and Balcony Theatre 805 N. Hamilton Saginaw, MI 48602 www.pitandbalconytheatre.com 989. 754.6587 pitandbalconytheatre@yahoo.com Public Libraries of Saginaw Butman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries 505 Janes Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0904 www.saginawlibrary.org Restoration Community Outreach 1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880 Email: rcosag@yahoo.com Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC) 2824 Perkins Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.753.7741 The Saginaw Community Foundation 1 Tuscola, Suite 100 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0545 Women of Colors POB 5525 Saginaw, MI 48603 989.399.9275 or 989.737.9286
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Praise Connections and Life
My Story
As we celebrate Mothers Day on May 11, the Praise Connections and Life Section is all about mom who is also known as a survivor, a career professional, educator, visionary, and beyond. Happy Mothers Day from The Michigan Banner. You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along. You must do the thing you think you cannot do. Eleanor Roosevelt
This is my purposea voice for those who suffer in silence DeVona Carethers
My name is DeVona Carethers, 36 years old, and a life-long resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Before I graduated from high school, I attended M.J. Murphy Beauty College, and in 1996, I graduated from Beauty College and Saginaw High School. I opened my first salon, Ultimate Touch Beauty Salon, in 2002 to pursue my passion as a hairstylist to help women and children look their best. In 2011, I decided to write my first book DeVona Carethers Survivor, Advocate, entitled, My Battle Through Life, published Author through Tate Publishing. My book is my personal story of the many battles that have occurred in my life. You see, I was a victim of child sexual abuse, and it is the one battle that has changed my life forever. Child sexual abuse is a subject that no one wants to talk about and is still kept as a secret in many families today. Now, I have a new passion and focus to raise awareness as a voice for those who suffer in silence, as well as, helping other victims through their healing process. I believe this is my purpose, and as I share my story the victims are inspired, and receive hope to begin or continue their journey of healing. I am currently a Child Abuse Special Advocate CASA member and I speak at different engagements to raise awareness, and let victims know they are not alone. I facilitate a sexual abuse support group in Wayne County twice a month and I look forward to starting a group in Saginaw this summer. I am also writing my second book while pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science. My motto is Use your pain as a platform to rise up and help someone else.
My Life
I have experienced many trials in my life, but I never allowed them to determine my forward progress. I am resilient and I owe all of my lifes accomplishments to God. Arshen Baldwin
My name is Arshen Baldwin. I am the daughter of Valerie and Willie, step father, Alexander. I was born in West Memphis Arkansas under some very unlikely circumstances. My mother was the victim of child molestation from the age of 8 until she became pregnant at fifteen. I am the child she bore through painful circumstances. No matter how painful the circumstance, my mother never treated me as if I was insignificant or a burden. She always referred to me as Gods child, someone special. Although she always loved me, she allowed the demons Arshen Baldwin from her past to drive her to drug abuse/ addiction, Survivor, Evangelist, Educator and later prison. Her inability to cope landed my two brothers and me in Saginaw with my maternal grandmother. We lived with her along with five to seven of my mothers siblings throughout this time period. Life was difficult and the adjustment to Michigan living, without my mother, was emotionally traumatizing for us. I attended Saginaw Public schools initially, but transferred to Buena Vista schools when my grandmother was in a position to purchase a new home. School was probably the most bittersweet place for me, and allowed me to escape the reality of living without a mother or father as well as the pain of living in a poverty stricken household. I knew that doing well in school was the only way I could attend college. My aunt, Dr. Angela Prater- Mensah was the first in my family to attend college. She was my inspiration and gave me hope that I could someday live a life as free and fruitful as she lived. The other side of attending high school was the disconnect I felt with many of my peers and some of the school staff. Establishing relationships helped me make it through high school, and many of my friends were honors students and didnt see my difference as negative, but rather embraced me for the individual God created me to be. There were also See P 30, My Life
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Winston Churchill
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FROM P 29, My Life staff members who looked beyond my rough exterior and harsh attitude and recognized my specific skill set. This allowed me to participate in many school teams, National Honor society, and various school organizations in which I held positions of leadership. School became my safe haven, an outlet, an opportunity to grow and develop personally and academically. My life changed drastically the moment I met this preaching substitute lady, Cynthia Ashford. At the time, I lived with my uncles exgirlfriend, whom I affectionately refer to as my aunt to this very day. Ms. Ashford was the substitute teacher at the middle school of my younger brother, Anthony. He was a very difficult student to deal with and many of his teachers allowed him to spend the day completing assignments in Ms. Ashfords room because she seemed to have control. He told her about me and one day she paid me a visit at my aunts home. Thinking back, I was so mean to her that day, but it didnt seem to move her. At the end of the visit she invited me to church. A few months later I took her up on her offer and attended church. I learned many things while attending church. I learned about the love of God and how he can heal you from the hurt of your past. I always struggled with feeling insignificant because I was the product of rape. There was no bed of roses or loving relationship when it came to my conception; it was all pain. I found God to be all that I ever needed. I found peace! I was able to reunite with my mother; she was free from drug and alcohol addiction. After a lengthy court battle, my siblings and I were reunited with my mother in 1998. I graduated from high school, with honors, in the top ten of my class. I was accepted to Central Michigan University where I pursued a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology. My goal was to become a Physical Therapist. After graduating from CMU, finding a job in my career field was very difficult. I started substitute teaching for several districts in Saginaw County. It was during this journey that I decided to pursue a degree in education. Becoming a teacher was definitely something that wasnt on my radar. I grew up very poor so I for sure wasnt interested in teaching. My pastor, Roy Baldwin, would often tell me that God told him I was a teacher. The journey to becoming an educator was a slow process. I was married and became the mother of two (Lionel II and Michael) during this journey; I also worked a full time job at the Saginaw County Department of Public Health. My supervisors and coworkers were very supportive and encouraging throughout my educational journey. I took a leave of absence to student teach at Saginaw High School. During this time, I applied, interviewed, and was offered a position as a special educator for students with cognitive impairments. It seemed that as soon as I stepped into what God desired for my life everything became simple. After a brief layoff, I was hired to support the development and teach for Saginaw Public School Districts Success Academy. I have experienced many trials in my life, but I never allowed them to determine my forward progress. I am resilient and I owe all of my lifes accomplishments to God. I live every day of my life giving back to the community. I am an Evangelist at my local church New Beginning Deliverance Ministry. I support the pastor by preaching, teaching, counseling and singing with the praise team. I am a steering committee member for a neighborhood revitalization effort via the One Week One Street project. I am also a member of the Saginaw Valley African American Leadership Training Institute (SVAALTI). I am a mentor and tutor for high school and post secondary students. I provide academic and career consultation. The scripture that embodies my life and the individual that I have become is Romans 8:28. And we know that all things work together for the good of them that love God and are called according to his purpose.
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Obituaries
C i v i l R i g h t s Wa r r i o r D i e s
Moscow, USSR and Tanzania, Africa. While in exile, Robert and Mabel created the newsletter, THE CRUSADER and founded the radio program, Radio Free Dixie, which broadcast from Cuba and could be heard throughout the South. Their work was featured in a number of other publications during that time and they made countless public presentations. Robert documented their struggles in his book, Negroes With Guns. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1969, they made their home in Lake County, Michigan and together continued their work promoting human rights and raising awareness until Roberts death in 1996. Mabel continued their legacy of educating and informing, generously sharing the wealth of experience she amassed during her truly remarkable lifetime until her own passing. Locally, Mabels work included serving as an active member of St. Anns Catholic Church, acting as project director for the St. Anns Lake County Senior Meals program for many years, sitting on the churchs finance board and serving as Lector and Minister of the Eucharist. She also served as a passionate advocate for low-income families on the FiveCAP, Inc. Board of Directors, helped plan and enable positive growth locally as a member of the Lake County Coalition for Economic Progress (formerly Lake County Enterprise Board) and was a former 10-year member of the Lake County Community Foundation. She was instrumental in promoting the legacy of Idlewild, Mich., the historic African American resort community famous for the legendary performers who graced its stages where in the years of segregation many Black families were able to experience a level of freedom not available in the rest of the country. As President Emeritus of the Lake County Merry Makers, she championed the work of Friends of Historic Idlewild and supported the development of FiveCAPs Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center and Museum. Mabel is survived by her son and daughterin-law, John C. and Lisa Williams; two grandsons, Robert F. Williams III and Benjamin Paul Williams; great-grandchildren Cali Williams and Sasha Williams; step-son, Franklin H. Williams; brother-in-law, John H. Williams and numerous friends, relatives and loved ones. In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Williams Sr.; son, Robert F. Williams, Jr. and her sister. Interment was in Monroe N. C. on April 28, 2014 beside her husband. To know Mabel was to feel her presence and love her. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
So Blessed by You, Mom

A mother who always cares, A mother whos always there. A mother who always prays, A mother who always stays. When things get rough, When life gets tough, When all is just too much to bear, Gods Word she shares. Gods light she shines. So blessed God made this mother mine. Author Unknown
Mabel R. Williams, civil rights warrior, community activist and friend to all causes advancing human rights, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the age of 82. Mabel was born on June 1, 1931 in Monroe, N.C. In 1947, she married Robert Franklin Williams and together they had two sons, John C. and Robert Jr. They also shared a lifelong commitment to human rights and a refusal to remain passive in the face of injustice. Their work pioneering the civil rights movement in the South during the 1950s and 60s eventually landed Robert on the FBIs most wanted list. In 1961, Mabel, Robert and their two sons were exiled from the United States, finding sanctuary first in Cuba and later in the Peoples Republic of China. During this time they travelled internationally, learning firsthand of the worldwide struggle for human rights while visiting places such as Hanoi, Vietnam;
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Saginaw
Bethel AME Church Pastor P. David Saunders 535 Cathay St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-7011 Bethlehem Baptist Church Pastor Ernest W. Bothuel 3309 Bundy Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-5866 Bread of Life Harvest Center Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 790-7933 Christ Disciples Baptist Pastor Eddie Benson 3317 Lapeer Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-2444 Christ Fellowship MBC Pastor Robert Davis 818 N. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-4435 Corinthian Baptist Church Pastor Roy L. Manning 104 S. 10th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-1820 Faith Harvest Church Bishop Ronald E. Chipp Faith Harvest Church 1734 N. Mason Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 799-4200 Website: www.faithharvestministry.org E-mail: office@faithharvestministry.org Greater Freewill Missionary Greater Williams Temple Bishop H.J. Williams 608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-5291
Jacobs Ladder Pastor Dempsey Allen 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-799-6601 Life In Christ Ministries Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. 2915 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-2837 LifeInChristMinistries07@gmail.com Messiah Missionary Baptist Church 2615 Williamson Road Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636 Fax: 989-777-2640 Email: Messiahmbc@att.net Website: www.Messiahsag.org Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Marvin T. Smith 1114 N. 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-8064 New Beginning Christian Church Reverend Dr. Willie F. Casey 1016 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-754-2963 New Beginnings Life Changing Ministries Pastor Otis Dickens 2312 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-3650 New Birth Missionary Baptist Pastor Larry D. Camel 1418 S. Warren Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-6604 New Covenant Christian Center Pastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Floyd A. Logan 1721 Tuscola Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-7600 Email: NewHope1721@yahoo.com New Life Baptist Church Pastor Rufus Bradley 1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1151 New Mt. Calvary Baptist Pastor Robert Donald 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-0801 Ninth Street Community Church Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366 Prince of Peace Baptist Church 825 North 24th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.2841 Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr. Resurrection Life Ministries Church Pastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.9466 St. Paul Baptist Pastor Vincent D. McMillon 120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-5023 Saginaw Valley Community Pastor Richard Sayad 3660 Hermansau Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 752-4769
St. Lukes CME Church 1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-0351 Transforming Life Ministries Pastor William Brown 3024 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601-4353 (989) 754-9573 Truevine Baptist Church Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-0751 Victorious Believers Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692 Wolverine Baptist State Convention 615 S. Jefferson Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957 Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 754-9621
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Saginaw Sting CJ Tarver Signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League announced Wednesday, April 23 they had agreed on a contract with Tarver to bring the wide receiver and kick returner to training camp. It couldnt happen to a better guy or a guy who wanted it more, said Saginaw Sting co-owner and Director of Football Operations Stuart Schweigert. Hes been working for four or five years for a chance to show what he can do. At 5-foot-8, 160-pounds, Tarver is short in stature, but huge in big-play capability. In six games with Saginaw, he caught 17 passes for 148 yards and six touchdowns, however, his playmaking wasnt limited to the passing game. Tarver tied for the team lead with four interceptions. He scored a touchdown passing, receiving, on an interception return and kick return. He finished with eight total touchdowns and was second on the team with 54 total points. We got to see how exciting he was on a 50-yard field, so itll be really exciting to see what he can do on a 140-yard field, Schweigert said. Tarver was 1 of 9 Sting players to work out for a the Blue Bombers national scout in early March, and he wowed the scout with a 4.37 40-yard dash time.
Tri-City Motor Speedway: Best Looking Car Contest

Come vote for your favorite car on May 2, at Tri-City Motor Speedway, 85 W. Wheeler Rd., in Auburn, MI. Classes to be shown are: Late Model, IMCA Modified, Pro Stock, Street Stock, V6. General admission is $14, age 55 and up, $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under is FREE. Food is available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday, gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record after hot laps and the green flag drops (races start) at 7:55pm. For additional information call 989.316.6804. www.almanac.com Long-Range Weather Forecast MAY 2014: temperature 57 (1 below avg.); precipitation 4.5 (1 above avg.); May 1-7: A few showers and t-storms, cool; May 8-10: Sunny, then t-storms, warm; May 11-18: T-storms, then showers, cool; May 19-23: Sunny, very warm; May 24-31: A few t-storms, cool.
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Ar ts and Culture
Get Inspired this Summer at the Saginaw Castle Museum
Get inspired this summer by visiting the Castle Museums latest exhibition, Inspired by Bricks. The display, which opens May 1, boasts colorful backdrops, a kid-friendly building area and amazing LEGO brick structures built by LEGO enthusiast Scot Thompson. We are so thrilled to have Scot build this display for us, said Ken Santa, president and CEO of the Historical Society of Saginaw County. Its really incredible to see buildings of the Great Lakes Bay region built out of LEGO bricks. Local structures include the State Theatre and City Hall in Bay City, the Midland County Scot Thompson of Bay City Courthouse and the Tridge in Midland, as well as completes the rail yard in front the Castle Museum and Hoyt Library in Saginaw. of Potter Street Station. The It takes weeks to put each structure LEGO structure is part of the together, said Scot Thompson, creator of the display, Inspired by Bricks, at Inspired by Bricks exhibition. I have to special the Castle Museum. order the parts. Thankfully I can do bulk orders through LEGO, otherwise it would take a really long time to collect the parts needed. Thompson uses drawings and photos to recreate the structures in their LEGO form. Although not to actual scale, the buildings are amazingly close to the true architectural designs. The exhibition opens May 1. There will be an opening on Saturday, May 3 from noon to 2 p.m. where attendees can build LEGO structures and have a chance to win giveaways. More builds and giveaways are planned throughout the summer. The exhibition will run through September 14. The Castle Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 989-752-2861 or go to www.castlemuseum.org. The Historical Society of Saginaw County is committed to serving the community by telling the continuing story of the people of the Saginaw region through exploration, preservation and presentation of their historical and cultural heritage.
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healthy communities
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creating my future ... and it is bright

Carleton Green loves to help people specifically, to create opportunities for others. Its why the sophomore communications major devotes himself to organizations driven to develop peoples potential. Carleton is the vice president of SVSUs chapter National Society of Leadership Success, an organization on campus that emphasizes goalsetting and achievement. In fact, Carletons chapter achieved a few goals of its own: in its first year, it has been named the Best New Organization and become the largest registered student organization on campus. A brother in the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and a former mentor in the Great Lakes Bay Region Youth Leadership Institute, Carleton also recently became involved in AISIEC, an international organization that helps students arrange exchanges abroad. I have done so much and have become involved in quite a few organizations, Carleton says. I love that SVSU feels like my home away from home.
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