The Michigan Banner December 16, 2013 Edition

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Leading in Diversity Empowering Communities and Changing Lives

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This is an excerpt of the speech by President Barack Obama at the funeral ofNelson Mandela. The speech in its entirety can be read at www.whitehouse.gov

To Graa Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of thegovernment; to heads of state and government, past and present; distinguished guests- it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life unlike any other. To the

people of South Africa - people of every race and walk of life - the world thanks youfor sharing Nelson Mandela with us. His struggle was your struggle. His triumph wasyour triumph. Your dignity and hope found expression in his life, and your freedom,

your democracy is his cherished legacy.It is hard to eulogize any man - to capture in words not just the facts and the dates that make a life, but the

essential truth of a person - their private joys and sorrows; the quiet moments and unique qualities that illuminatesomeones soul. How much harder to do so for a giant of history, who moved a nation toward justice, and in the

process moved billions around the world.

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Born during World War I, far from the corridors of power, a boy raised herding cattle and tutored by elders of

his Thembu tribe - Madiba would emerge as the last great liberator of the 20th century. Like Gandhi, he wouldlead a resistance movement - a movement that at its start held little prospect of success. Like King, he would give

potent voice to the claims of the oppressed, and the moral necessity of racial justice. He would endure a brutalimprisonment that began in the time of Kennedy and Khrushchev, and reached the final days of the Cold War.Emerging from prison, without force of arms, he would - like Lincoln - hold his country together when it threat-ened to break apart. Like Americas founding fathers, he would erect a constitutional order to preserve freedomfor future generations - a commitment to democracy and rule of law ratified not only by his election, but by hiswillingness to step down from power.

Given the sweep of his life, and the adoration that he so rightly earned, it is tempting then to remember Nel-son Mandela as an icon, smiling and serene, detached from the tawdry affairs of lesser men. But Madiba himselfstrongly resisted such a lifeless portrait. Instead, he insisted on sharing with us his doubts and fears; his miscalcu-

lations along with his victories. Im not a saint, he said, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps ontrying.It was precisely because he could admit to imperfection - because he could be so full of good humor, even

mischief, despite the heavy burdens he carried - that we loved him so. He was not a bust made of marble; he was aman of flesh and blood - a son and husband, a father and a friend. That is why we learned so much from him; thatis why we can learn from him still. For nothing he achieved was inevitable. In the arc of his life, we see a manwho earned his place in history through struggle and shrewdness; persistence and faith. He tells us whats possiblenot just in the pages of dusty history books, but in our own lives as well.


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Greetings beloved com-

munity, I want to stay in the

arena of youth development

in this edition. Throughoutmy 33 years of life, I have

learned a lot about my-

self. One thing I have no-

ticed about the outcomes in

my life was how much role

models were very influen-

tial factors in my development as a youth. My

role models growing up were drug dealers, gang-

sters, pimps, rappers and a couple of men who

had families which included the husband, wife,

and children, such as my uncle Vincent Bond, Sr.

Because I didnt know many men like my uncle

and grandfather L.C. Pete Peoples (who raised or

was a part of raising 20 plus children), my role

models that were negative outweighed the posi-

tive. Actually, another truth was there were role

models available, wheth-

er alive or gone, but I

didnt have a clue who

they were or what type of

achievements and contri-butions they had made to

our community and soci-

ety as a whole.

For instance, I want

to share some of the life

of my great uncle Samuel

Bo Hall. Im going to

use my uncle Bo for an

example, not because

hes my uncle, but be-

cause many of you read-ing this may not be aware

of the contributions he

made in society and most

importantly that he was

a product of the City of

Saginaw. The other reason I want to share his

life with you is because I didnt learn of his con-

tributions until his death.

Uncle Bo graduated from Saginaw HighSchool, Class of 1955 and attended Bay City

College, Ferris State and Western Michigan Uni-

versity. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in

biology, social studies, and psychology in 1963.

He obtained his Masters degree in counseling

from Michigan State University in 1965.

While in graduate school, he became director

of a school dropout program in the Lansing Pub-

lic School District. He was later appointed the

Director of Career Planning while also holding

the position of Assistant Professor of Education

and Director of Testing at Langston University.

In the summer of 1966, he worked at the U. S.

Department of Education in Washington, D.C., as

a program advisor and then as a counselor in the

same public school system. In the fall of 1967,

he was successful in becoming the first full-time

Career Planning and Placement Director at Del-

aware State College in Dover, Delaware. After

leaving Delaware State University, he then went

on to assume the position of Career Developmentand Planning at Howard University in 1970.

Another example would be my Uncle Bos

cousin and my great cousin, Barnes Lee Hall.

After graduating from Saginaw High School, he

enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a Sea-

man 2nd Class during World War II. He retired

from the Saginaw Police Department after 26

years of service, and he also was a General Mo-

tors retiree. Barnes Lee was a Board Member of

Westchester Village East, a past Chairman of the

First Ward Community Center, a member of theFirst Ward Senior Citizens Center, and he served

as the President of the Old Timers Club at the

First Ward Community Center for 29 years.

Barnes Lee Halls wife of 65 years, Mary

L. Hall, stated when her husband worked as a

law enforcer, he attempted to do more mentor-

ing than policing. He never wanted to put any-

body in jail, she said. If they were getting into

trouble, he wanted to send them into (military)service instead. Volunteering was his hobby,

his wife said.

I had to share my dad with a lot of other kids

growing up, said Gary Hall, one of his fathers

five children. In fact, his son, Gary Hall, has

made an awesome contribution in this commu-

nity volunteering as a coach in Saginaw Public

schools for over 20 years, as well as, other con-

tributions in our community. He even coached

me when I was in elementary school back in the

80s and was always trying to be a positive role

model for the youth in the Daniel Heights and

Town and Gardens project areas. We can even

take into account the very man who started this

newspaper that you are reading, Jerome Buck-

ley, and his contribution to this region with the

Michigan Banner.

The lives of the people above illustrate the

need for an African American historical exhibit.

The youth in our community need to be aware

of the many African American men and womenwho went before themtrailblazers who made

uncommon contributions to this community. The

youth need to know that being famous, a star,

professional athlete, or a rapper or singer are not

his or her only options to be somebody. The

youth need to see the lives of people of color who

excelled in academicsthose who were born

and raised here, left Saginaw, and were success-

ful while impacting others. They need to know

those who stayed here after succeeding academi-

cally and not only had careers, but gave back totheir community.

It would literally take a book to identify and

describe what and how African American men

and women have accomplished great things in

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Reflections of 2013~Reflexiones de 2013

Merry Christmas ~ Feliz Navidad


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After a lengthy cam-paign amongst 19 prospec-

tive council members, sit-

ting Councilmen Browning

and Coulouris, and candi-

dates Brenda Moore and

Michael Balls, emerged

victorious on November 5,

2013. Nipping closely at

the pack of 4 were Assistant Prosecutor Demond

Tibbs, and Dawn of a New Day caf proprietor,

Dawn Goodrow Morell. Interestingly enough,newcomer Michael Balls was the top vote-getter

of all candidates, with a total of 1,825 votes, 125

votes ahead of the closest contender, Larry Cou-

louris.

All of the aforementioned candidates partici-pated in the Hispanic/Latino forum at the Union

Civica Mexicana the best attended of all elec-

tion-season forums - and offered respectable per-

formances.

The amount of interest in the council race

only is a testament to the renewed sense of civic

engagement which is gripping our city. While

there may have only been 4 seats for the crowded

field, it is clear that a new generation of leader-

ship is emerging. It is my sincere hope that those

candidates who did not gain a council seat contin-ue to stay engaged, particularly Tibbs and Morell,

and that they take into account the sage words

of my mentor, former State Rep. John Espinoza:

Sometimes when you lose, you win. What Rep.

Espinoza meant by that is the fact that running foroffice alone is worth the effort, and that the run

may pay dividends in the long run, for both the

community and for ones own political trajectory.

From the top vote getter to the least, this was

a race that all 19 candidates should be proud to

have been a part of. The level of discourse was

very much above-board and did not resort to ju-

venile antics or personal attacks. It was very re-

freshing to see political candidates engaging in

a very dignified campaign, and I hope that this

civility continues.Now that the campaign has come to an end

the real work truly begins.


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Education~EducacinWashington

GED Testing

Service recentlyannounced that

registration and

new cutting-

edge resources to help prepare for the 2014 GED

test are now available with the launch of the

organizations new MyGED website. MyGEDwhich can be found online at GED.com is a

free site that will help adults register for, take

and be better prepared for the GED test. Beyond

the basics of testing, it will help students identify

career pathways, and more easily navigate to jobs

and into college training programs required formost of todays job openings.

Source: GED Testing Service

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Business~Negocios

Washington - Liberty Power was one of12 organizations recognized during National

Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.

Their award was part of the Minority-Owned

Firms category; the other two categories were

the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award and the

Champions of Minority Business Development.

This Minority Retail Energy Firm Award

is presented to the minority-owned firm in

the energy industry who has achieved notable

success in providing quality products and services

resulting in the improvement of the environment,

proficiency, and customer satisfaction.

David Hernandez, Liberty Powers CEO,

accepted the award during a private ceremony

hosted by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny

Pritzker on December 2 in Washington, D.C.

We are humbled and proud to receive this

award, and do so on behalf of our team members

and all the small businesses, households and

Fortune 500 customers we serve. We are grateful

to the Minority Business Development Agencyfor their advocacy for diversity on all levels,

said David Hernandez, co-founder and CEO of

Liberty Power.

These award recipients are pillars in their

communities who help create jobs and keep our

nation competitive in the global economy, said

David A. Hinson, MBDA National Director.

MBDA and the U.S. Department of Commerce

are pleased to honor these outstanding leaders and

firms and the entrepreneurial spirit they embody

and promote.

Liberty Power provides large and small

businesses, government agencies and residential

customers with low-cost electricity and

exceptional customer service.

L-R David Hernandez, co-founder and CEO

of Liberty Power, and Penny Pritzker, U.S.Secretary of Commerce

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The holiday season is a time of tradition,

with families preparing to gather to

celebrate. During these celebrations there

may be family and friends who are missing.

Whether they have passed away recently or

have been absent from the family for many

years, the holidays are a time to remember

and honor them and their life.

The St. Marys of Michigan Foundation

Light Up A Life campaign is an opportunity

to gather as a community to commemorate

all those who were such an important part ofso many holidays.

For a donation of $20, a wt lgtwill

be ill uminated in honor or memory of your

loved one. A donation of $35 will purchase

a cmmmrtv rnmnt which will

be maile d dir ect ly to the address of your

choice, and will include notification of your

gift. With a donation of $125, a tree in front

of the hospital will be illuminated in honor

or memory of your loved one. A sign will be

pla ced in front of the tr and notification

of your gift will be sent to the address of

your choice.A Remembrance Reception will be

held on December 18, in the St. Marys

of Michigan Health Education Center,

beg inn ing at 5:30 p.m. Celeb rate the lif e

of someone you love or honor a friend,

by par tic ipa ting in the Light Up A Lif e

campaign.

Proceeds will be used to support the

Palliative & Hospice Care Fund and the

Mission Fund at St. Marys of Michigan

Foundation.

For more information, contact the

Foundation at 989.907.8300.

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1/4 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup 60% to 70% tub-style vegetable

oil spread

1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute blend*

equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or ground

chipotle chile pepper

1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product,

thawed, or 1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1-3/4 cups ifusing sugar substitute blend)**

1 recipe Vanilla Icing and/or Chocolate

Icing

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1. In a large bowl, combine butter and

vegetable oil spread; beat with an electric

mixer on medium speed until combined.

Add sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon,

and cayenne pepper; beat until combined,

scraping side of bowl occasionally. Add egg

and vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in

cocoa powder. Beat in as much of the flour

as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden

spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Divide

dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2

hours or until easy to handle.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a

lightly floured surface, roll dough, half at

a time, to just under 1/4-inch thickness.

Using 1- to 2-1/2-inch star-shape or desired

shape cookie cutters, cut into shapes. Reroll

scraps as necessary. Place cutouts 1 inch

apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are

firm and centers are set. Transfer to wire

racks; cool completely. Decorate tops with

Vanilla and/or Chocolate Icing as desired.4. *Sugar Substitutes: Choose Splenda

Sugar Blend for Baking. Follow package

directions to use product amount equivalent

to 1/2 cup sugar and decrease all-purpose

flour to 1-3/4 cups.

5. *Sugar Substitutes: PER SERVING

WITH SUGAR SUBSTITUTE: Same as

above, except 97 cal., 16 g carb.

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1 cup powdered sugar

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1/4 teaspoon vanilla

5 - 6 teaspoons milk

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1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered

sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla,

and enough fat-free milk (5 to 6 teaspoons)

to make drizzling consistency.

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sugar, vanilla, and enough fat-free milk (3 to4 teaspoons) to make drizzling consistency.

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PER SERVING: 105 cal., 3 g total fat (1 g

sat. fat), 4 mg chol., 55 mg sodium, 18 g

carb. (11 g sugars), 1 g pro.

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Carb Grams Per Serving: 18

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Intersection of Business & Wealth

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The Michigan Banner advertisers are

@ www.themichiganbanner.com 24/7!

Every day, people

across this country de-

cide that they are go-

ing to give up their

nine to five and start a

business. Our societychampions the entre-

preneurthat remark-

able figure held up as

an example of all the

promise and potential that lies within us and can

be unlocked in a country that serves as a beacon

of freedom and economic opportunity.

But a word to the wise: starting a business is

no simple feat. The remarkable successes of icons

such as David Smith, Mark Zuckerberg, OprahWinfrey, or Richard Branson are the exception

and not the rule. In fact, the vast majority of busi-

nesses rarely make it past five years.

That is not to say that people should find dis-

couragement in setting out to test the waters of

entrepreneurship. For many, its a rewarding path

that teaches them as much more about themselves

than being subservient in already established

businesses.

I have been an entrepreneur for more than 25

years. Its been a road to financial independence,allowing the opportunity for me to seize great-

er control of my personal schedule and destiny.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when first

embarking on the trail of entrepreneurship:

Manage your expenses, and do it well!

Flushed with cash and sometimes intoxicated by

the excitement of new ventures, many new busi-

ness owners often make the mistake of spending

money quickly in order to get the business off the

ground, develop marketing materials, purchase

equipment, etc. To the greatest extent possible,

you must relentlessly manage those expenses.

Market forces will ultimately control your abil-

ity to turn a profit, but the one area on your bal-ance sheet that is totally within your sway is the

amount of capital you rid on expenses. As with

your body, live lean

and you will feel

healthier.

Be creative in

finding your niche

that separates you

with uniqueness

from any potentialcompetition. For

the areas where you

might excel but lack

experience, dont be

afraid to bring in ex-

pertise for lending

advice or even intro-

ducing into partner-

ship. Think about it,

50% ownership of a

company worth $10million is far better

than a 100% stake of

a failed idea.

Capitalize the

company appropri-

ately at its prove-

nience through de-

veloping a business

plan that thoroughly emphasizes validates prof-

itability. Do not make the mistake of assuming

you will automatically become more profitable

simply by expanding.

It is imperative not to rely too heavily on a

handful of customers. Especially in a service-based business, you can expose yourself to

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1000 businesses strong:Are YOU a member?

Contact

[email protected]

or 989 757-2112for more information.

Saginaw County Chamber of CommerceWelcome to the Chamber!

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7194 Gratiot Rd.

Saginaw, MI 48609Dan Propp

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FROM P 9, Starting Out in Business

tremendous risk in becoming too heavily dependent upon

a single sales demographic. Even though those customers

may seem stable at the time, there is no guarantee they will

remain in your market for long. Even if you are doing anexcellent job in providing top-tier service, situations change,

budgets can suddenly be adjusted and companies can make

decisions to head in other directions. If you are reliant on a

small number of clients then the disappearance of one will

consequently deliver a devastating blow.

In building contacts be sure to actually spend time with

prospects via genuinely building an acquaintance with them,

so far as to certify the hiring of the right man for the job as it

were. This is especially critical in the early stages of business

development.

In entrepreneurship you should strive to continuouslystock your pipeline with new prospects. To avoid being

caught without any customers you should be constantly

working to line up new prospects while simultaneously ser-

vicing the customers you already have. This can be one of

the trickiest balancing acts performed by a small company,

especially in the case of one that is in still in their start-up

phase. While the cost of acquiring customers is always high-

er than the cost of retaining them, the time to dig your well

is before you are thirsty. This principle of preparedness is

necessary not only in business but also in everyday life.

Be sure to brace yourself for turbulent times. The mediapaints a distorted picture of what success looks like. For a

handful of companies, which really only represent a minis-

cule fraction of the top 1 percent of businesses, growth is ex-

plosive and off the charts. For everyone else this line doesnt

look like to be climbing higher on a chart, but more so favor-

ing that of a roller coaster. For nearly every new business

there will be dramatic ups and downs, especially in the ear-

lier years of the business. Entrepreneurs will learn very fast

whether or not they have the pertinacity to stomach the un-

avoidable downs that could potentially punctuate the gains.

Make no mistake about it, there is opportunity available

to those willing to take a leap of faith and go it alone. The

key is to know what you should expect before you take a leap

with your new enterprise. Prepare yourself. Dont look back.

Try to enjoy the ride and try to avoid the killer mistakes that

can cause a crash landing.

Armstrong Williams is an American political commenta-

tor, entrepreneur, author of a nationally syndicated conser-

vative newspaper column, and host of a daily radio show and

a nationally syndicated TV program, called The Right Side

with Armstrong Williams. Founder and CEO of the GrahamWilliams Group, an international, marketing, advertising

and media public relations consulting firm, and is a politi-

cal talk show host on TV and radio. Williams was labeled

by The Washington Post as one of the most recognizable

conservative voices in America.

The primary goal of the Michigan Certified Public Manager program begins

January 17, and will foster and encourage the highest possible levels of performanceand ethical practice of public and non-profit sector managers in order to effectively

provide services and continuously improve the performance of state, local and

federal government and of the non-profit sector.

The MCPM programs intent is to guide public managers to incorporate

theory and best practices into their behaviors and strategies. Saginaw Valley State

University and the National CPM Consortium, through a joint effort, will provide

developmental opportunities to public managers to enhance their ability to provide

effective public sector service.

For additional information, visit http://www.svsu.edu/cpm/, call 989.964.4048.

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Washington The U.S. Small Business Administration will present the

concluding chapter of its two-part webinar series on How Small Businesses Can

Gain Competitive Advantage through HUBZone Certification, on Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.

The webinar will focus on how Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)

Zone affiliated businesses are treated, joint ventures and HUBZone contracting

requirements.Registration is free, but required at: http://ems.intellor.com/?p=204851&do=register&t=71

The 45-minute webinar will help small business owners learn:

How to form joint ventures;

How to survive HUBZone status protests to contracts;

How to compete for HUBZone contracts;

How affiliated businesses are evaluated, and

How to obtain HUBZone contracting requirements.

Webinar participants can participate in a Q&A session with the speaker,

Mariana Pardo, Director of the HUBZone program at the end of the presentation.

The mission of the SBAs HUBZone program is to promote job growth, capital

investment, and economic development by providing contracting opportunities

to small businesses located in economically distressed communities. The federal

government has a mandated contracting goal to award three percent of federal

contracts to HUBZone firms. In fiscal year 2012, HUBZone firms received $8.01

billion in federal contracts.

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Sometimes a helping hand is all you need to get ahead in life.

Growing up in Puerto Rico, I was inspired by my grandfather who became a

successful journalist without having a formal college education. Encouraged by his

perseverance, I sought out several mentors who steered me in the right direction. One

of those mentors, a college career counselor and placement director, changed my lifeforever. She challenged me to take the AT&T aptitude test my senior year

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generations, the wires coming into your house

and mine carried one thing: our voice. The wires

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same place on your kitchen wall, but the content

coming through that wire could not be more

different. Its not the 19th century coming into

your home; its the 21st.

So, with SB 636, will you have to give up

your home phone and go only with a wireless

phone? You could, if you wanted to, and millions

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Protocol), or both VoIP and wireless. The choice

is yours.But that really isnt what SB 636 is about.

Some of the state rules and regulations about our

phones were written before the Internet existed.

Before cell phones. Before cable TV. Before

email. Updating those laws will not remove

landlines from our homes necessarily, but it will

make those lines and our wireless networks work

faster, more efficiently and in a more affordable

manner for everyone.

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give the Federal Communications Commission,

with input from the Michigan Public Service

Commission, the authority to decide if providers

like AT&T can transition our network to one built

on VoiP and wireless technology, a transition

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in college, which later landed me a full time

position at AT&T. That was 18 years ago, and I

havent looked back since.

That life experience made me realize the

importance of mentoring young talent and

encouraging them to realize their potential. It

encouraged me to develop a unique way to give

college students an opportunity to showcase

their tech skills and put it to real use, in the real

world. With that in mind, I submitted the idea

of an innovation competition among college

students into The Innovation Pipeline (TIP) a

crowdsourcing tool for employees. With the

support and feedback of peers, the AT&T Coding

Challenge was born and is now a recurring

competition with a mentoring and recruitment

component. For additional information

concerning the AT&T Coding Challenge visit

http://www.attinnovationspace.com.


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Lansing - The Michi-

gan Senate has unani-

mously approved legisla-

tion sponsored by Sen.

John Moolenaar to elimi-

nate the initial license or

registration fees for honor-

ably discharged veterans.

This is about sup-

porting Americas veterans

as they make the transition into civilian life and

into new careers, said Moolenaar, R-Midland.

We owe our freedoms to the brave men and

women in uniform who put their nation before

themselves, yet veterans face challenges landing

a job. By removing barriers to jobs, we can help

our veterans find work here at home.

Moolenaars measure, Senate Bill 671,

would require the Michigan Department of Li-

censing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to waive

the license or initial registration fee for honor-

ably discharged veterans in certain fields.

The change would apply to several occupa-

tions, including barbers, public accountants, real

estate brokers and appraisers, architects, com-

munity planners, cosmetologists, auctioneers,

foresters, hearing aid dealers, funeral directors

and residential builders.

The Senate also approved Senate Bill 672,

sponsored by Sen. Mike Green, R-Mayville, to

waive the initial licensing or registration fees for

honorably discharged veterans who apply for li-

censure as a private security guard or to become

a member of a private security guard business.

The bills build on Public Acts 165-169 of

2013 that allow certain military training and ex-

perience of honorably discharged veterans to be

counted for purposes of professional licensure

as an emergency medical technician, firefighter,

boiler operator and stationary engineer, mechani-

cal contractor, and residential builder.

While the enormous sacrifice and selfless

dedication of our veterans and their families is a

debt we can never fully repay, these reforms are

a real, meaningful way to express our apprecia-

tion, Moolenaar said. With these bills, we have

a rare chance to do something that is good for the

entire state our veterans, our local communi-

ties and our economy.

SBs 671 and 672 are supported by the nu-

merous veterans groups and have been sent to

the House of Representatives for further consid-

eration.

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for some people with

higher incomes. About

one third of those re-

ceiving Social Secu-rity benefits must pay

taxes on some of their

Social Security ben-

efits, depending on the amount of their taxable

income. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/

planners/taxes.htm.

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receive their Social Security Benefit Statements

(Form SSA-1099) for tax year 2013 on or before

January 31, 2014. After that, replacements can be

requested online at www.socialsecurity.gov/1099.W d bb n 2013. D r cld

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ple apply for their babys Social Security number

while theyre still in the hospital at the same time

they register for the birth certificate. But if you

didnt, youll need to apply for your childs SocialSecurity number before you file your tax return

in order to claim the child as a dependent. Youll

also need it if you ever apply for government ben-

efits on behalf of your child or your family. Learn

more about Social Security cards and numbers at

www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.

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due to marriage, divorce, court order, or for any

other reason, make sure you change your name

with Social Security, as well as with your em-

ployer. If you change with one source but not the

other, it could cause your earnings to be improp-

erly recorded and you may not get all the benefits

you are entitled to when you become eligible for

Social Security in the future. Failing to change

your name on your Social Security record couldalso cause a delay in your receipt of any federal

income tax refund. You can learn more about

your Social Security number and how to change

your name at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.

For more information about Social Security,

visit www.socialsecurity.gov.

Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist

for West Michigan. You can write her c/o So-

cial Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE,

Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at vonda.

[email protected]

Nw t Tm t Prpr fr Tx snBy Vonda VanTil

Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

December is National Write a Business Plan Month. Check out your local library website

for business resource information at http://www.saginawlibrary.org.


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Phone (989) 667-2000 Ext 341Direct (989) 460-0341

Fax (989) 667-0103

E-Mail [email protected]

Website www.labadieauto.com

Labadie Buick Cadillac GMC

711 S. Euclid Ave.

Bay City, MI 48706

Terry ReedSales Professional

Used Cars

A special thanks to all of my customers.

I appreciate each one of you.

Detroit (AP) Mary Barra has spent the

past three years as General Motors product

chief, making cars that drive better, last longer

and look good in showrooms. Now she will take

on an even bigger job. On December 10, the

board tapped the 33-year company veteran to

be the next CEO, making her the first woman to

lead a major car company. Barra replaces Dan

Akerson, who moved up retirement plans by

several months to help his wife, Karin, battle advanced cancer.When Barra starts her new job Jan. 15, she will lead a company thats

made nearly $20 billion since emerging from bankruptcy in 2010, much of

it from the cars and trucks she helped develop. But she still faces challenges

in paring down GMs costs and winning over buyers in international

markets such as India and South America.

Akerson, 65, said he had planned to stay at least until spring, but his

wifes diagnosis changed that. He said the board unanimously picked Barra

from several internal candidates because of the breadth of her experience,

her management record, her people skills and her understanding of GMs

operations. This is an executive who has a vision of where she wants to

take the organization, he said.

Since February 2011, Barra has held what many say is the most important

job at GM senior vice president for global product development. She

joined the company in 1980 as an engineering student and became a plant

manager, executive director of engineering and head of human resources.

Along the way, she earned a reputation as a manager who made tough

decisions, yet was able to get people to follow her lead and work as a team,

according to current and former GM executives.

The 51-year-old executive has been in charge of design, engineering

and quality for all GM vehicles and has shepherded most of the companys

recent new vehicle introductions. Under her command, GM rolled outbrawny new full-size pickup trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC

Sierra, and the Chevrolet Impala full-size car, which earned the highest

score for a sedan in testing by Consumer Reports magazine.

During her tenure, GMs quality scores rose in surveys done by J.D.

Power and Associates. She also streamlined the organization, eliminating

positions and putting one engineer in charge of each vehicle. Barra has

a rare combination of GM and auto industry knowledge and an ability

to make changes, said Ed Whitacre, a former CEO and chairman who

promoted Barra to head human resources.

I dont see any reason why she wont be a huge success, he said.

Akerson hinted at Barras promotion earlier this year when he told awomens business group in Detroit that a car gal would someday run

one of the Detroit Three automakers. But he made it clear that she wasnt

picked because shes a woman. Marys one of the most gifted executives

Ive met in my career, he said.

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By Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom KrisherAP Auto Writers

Every new development, highway, railroad, steamship line, building

operation, whether it be a drainage project in old Greece or a new water

system in Peru, means an added use of the automobile.

Walter Chrysler

strtng BnMidland - The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great

Lakes Bay Region is pleased to offer a Starting a Business seminar at the

Grace A. Dow Memorial Library at 1710 W. St. Andrews in Midland on

January 9, 2014, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

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 helpsaspiring 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.

For more information about Michigan SBDC, online resources,

business education seminars and to register, go towww.SBDCMichigan.

org or call (989) 686-9597. Pre-registration is required.


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Spencers Restaurant5530 Gratiot Road,

between M-47 & Center Rd. in Saginaw

989.793.4500M-F Open for Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Sat Open at 5 p.m.

CLOSED Sun

Spencer Dambro, Owner

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Among Barras biggest tasks is executing plans designed to cut costs and

put out better products, Akerson said. One big step in getting there: making

more vehicles off the same underpinnings, or platforms, that can be sold in

multiple markets, like the Chevrolet Cruze compact car.

Akerson praised Barra for progress in that area. In 2009, GM had 30different vehicle platforms, adding to manufacturing complexity and cost.

Under Barras leadership, its moving to build nearly 90 percent of its cars

and trucks off five or fewer platforms by the end of this decade, Akerson said.

In an October interview with The Associated Press, she said GM is

also moving to build vehicles with more common parts to trim costs where

customers wont notice.

As product development chief, Barra was challenged by Akerson to bring

vehicles to market faster. She responded with swift introductions of the Cadillac

ATS, a BMW 3-Series competitor, and the Impala. When the midsize Chevy

Malibu didnt sell well, Barras team gave it new looks, more interior space and

a new engine with better gas mileage all in less than a year. But she said in

the interview that she would never sacrifice quality for speed.

She is polished, soft-spoken, invariably polite, but firm and goal-

focused. She will have a learning curve, but will be an excellent CEO, said

Bob Lutz, a retired GM vice chairman who once led product development.

Barra grew up near Pontiac, Mich., in a car-oriented family. Her father

was a die maker who retired from GM after 39 years. GMs previous two

CEOs, Akerson and Whitacre, came from outside the auto industry and lacked

the experience that Barra has, said Erik Gordon, a professor at the University

of Michigans Ross School of Business. Theres nobody with more years of

honest car-guy credentials than she has, Gordon said. Shes the one to dothe breakthrough.

Akerson took over GM in September 2010, as the company prepared to

return to the public stock markets. During his tenure, GM has made billions

of dollars in profits and is sitting on $26.8 billion in cash. Its profit margins in

North America are healthy. He told reporters on a conference call that family

has to come first. I need to spend all my time and energy in fighting this

disease with my wife, he said.

Akerson had been waiting for GM to officially shed the derisive moniker

of Government Motors when the government sold the last of the GM shares

it got as part of a bailout in 2008 and 2009. When that happened it cleared the

way for the Barra announcement.The GM board also decided to separate the positions of chairman and

CEO. Barra gets a board seat, but director Theodore Solso will succeed

Akerson as chairman. Solso, a GM board member since June 2012, is the

former chairman and CEO of engine maker Cummins Inc.

Barra will be the first GM CEO since Rick Wagoner not appointed by

the U.S. government. Wagoner was named to the job in 2000 and resigned

in 2009. Her promotion signals a year of change at the top of Detroits auto

industry. Ford CEO Alan Mulally is in the running to lead Microsoft Corp.

and could leave before his planned departure after the end of 2014.

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Business DirectoryBeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989.755.2666/989.755.3883

Reection of U TooLouise McKinnie, Owner2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989.753.4600

Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan 48602989-992-2600

Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338

Unique Cuts II3125 E. HollandSaginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338

Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com

www.The GrowthCoach.comCleaning ServicesExtreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335

Best ChoiceFloor Maintenance & Carpet [email protected]

Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services

1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-753-0411

ConstructionKingdom BuildersJim Shaey, President2210 Annesley StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989. 948.8094www.kingdombuildersmi.org

ConsultantsEnviCare Consulting, Inc.Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President2809 Blairmont Drive

Midland, MI 48622989.839.9177www.envicareinc.com

DentistsJack W. Nash, DDS

Cosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat?Specialize in Custom DesignsSundays BestYvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]

FinancialCity of SaginawBlock Grant & Rehab Program1315 S. Washington Avenue, RoomSaginaw, MI 48601989-759-1530

Saginaw Economic Development CorporationShontaye Bibbs1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207Saginaw, MI [email protected]

FloristsErikas Flowers214 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-9330www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com

Food & DiningSpencers Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.com

Funeral HomesDeisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151

Graphics/DigitalTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-5540TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM

Heating and CoolingHORIZONAzola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell

Home Health Care ServicesComforcare Home Care320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202Saginaw, MI 48607989.752.5502www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

Painting ServicesResurrection PaintingScott Severin989.792.2009Interior/ExteriorDrywall Repair/Power WashingDeck StainingFree Estimates

PhotographyE.B. Studio212 Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-397-4144PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

RestaurantsBrother Arthurs Fish & More2522 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0200

Rite Spot

1205 LapeerSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001

Savoy Bar & Grill127 S. Franklin StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.9660

RetailersGREEKS R US2203 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI [email protected]

Shoe RepairMorgans Shoe Repair308 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-754-6155

Tax ServicesRobert McDuffy Tax & AccountingService/ERO e-le2127 LedyardSaginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115Fax [email protected]

AttorneysThe Law Ofces of Alan A. Crawford PLLCAlan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602313.559.7881313.556.2487 (Fax)www.acrawfordlaw.com

AuthorsW. James Richardson1356 Woodside StreetSaginaw, MI 48601988-753-0233www.wjamesrichardson.com

AutoLabadie Olds

711 S. EuclidBay City, MI 48706Terry ReedSales Professional989-667-2000 Ext. 341Direct 989-460-0341Fax 989-667-0103E-mail [email protected] www.labadieauto.com

McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc.5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603Leon V. WashingtonSales & Leasing [email protected]

Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI 48603Parys LiddellSales Consultant-Lincoln CertiedRepresentative989.792.2453

Auto DetailMorningstar Auto Detail Shop306 East Remington StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-482-6505www.MorningStarDetail.com

BakeriesLighthouse Bakery285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 48601989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099

Sweet CreationsOwner Anesha StanleyAddress: 116 N. Michigan AvenuePhone: 989-797-6727www.sweetcreationsmi.com

Banquet FacilitiesRowan - West Facility1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan 48602989-753-3475

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Education




Students often find themselves either

unable to afford higher education, or left with

unmanageable loan repayments once theyve

finished. While startups such as Fynanz have

offered alternatives like peer-to-peer lending

to make students lives easier, a new company

called Zero Bound is now encouraging them

to undertake sponsored volunteering projects in

return for loan donations from friends and family

to help them through university.

Both current students and universityalumni can sign up to ZeroBound and pledge to

volunteer a certain amount of hours working in

the community, as well as set a funding target.

They then share their pledge page on social

networks to friends, family and contacts in order

to gain backers. Once their goal is reached, the

student carries out their volunteering roles, which

can be found through ZeroBound listings or any

other route. Once completed the money is then

transferred to the students loan company to pay

off a part of their loan. If the funding target isnt

reached, donors are notified and are given theoption of sending the money anyway, choosing

a different student or withdrawing their support.

Students and graduates can crowdfund as many

times as they like to keep reducing their loans.

ZeroBound benefits both those with

student loans as well as their local community

by encouraging learners to donate their time

in exchange for lessening the burden of their

education debts. How else can the cost of higher

education become more tolerable for students?

For additional information visit www.

zerobound.comSource: www.Springwise.com

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This is the first-ever White House Student Film Festival: a videocontest created just for K-12 students, and whose finalists will have theirshort films shown at the White House. Finalist videos may also be featuredon the White House website, YouTube channel, and social media pages.

Your film should address at least one of the following themes: How you currently use technology in your classroom or school.

The role technology will play in education in the future.

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How does technology help with: Personalized Learning

Online Learning

Global Collaboration

Student Creativity

Making and Tinkering

Project Based Learning

Critical Thinking

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These are examples only: The use of technology as a creation tool

The use of technology in new and innovative ways The use of technology to access high quality online content and

resourcesFor information and to apply visit, http://www.whitehouse.gov/filmfestival.sbmn fr t Wt h flm ftvl wll b ccptd frm

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Books Make Perfect Presents is a list of

good reads to purchase for children, teens and

adults. The Public Libraries of Saginaw has

teamed up with Amazon.com to give you the

power to help the library. Each time you shop at

the retailer through library web page, the library

benefits from your purchase.

Visit www.saginawlibrary.org to view and

purchase any book off of the library list. You

may also pick up a copy of the list at any library

branch.

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Our responsibility as filmmakers is to make things that are fresh, unique and original.Joel Silver, producer of action movies


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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

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All children should reach their full potential,

Every child can succeed,

We can impact the success of at-risk

children, and

Quality early education fundamentallytransforms children and families

T ld - 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.

T dvct - To work diligently for

policy and institutional changes that ensure all

vulnerable children and families have what they

need to succeed.

Nhsa MnOur 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 non-

partisan, 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 childrenhave 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.

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Donate $1 per child enrolled in your program

to help fund NHSA advocacy efforts.

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The National Head Start Associations

Scholarships & Awards Program is open to

individual, program and affiliate members ofNHSA in good standing.

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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.

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The Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist

NHSA member Head Start and Early Head

Start programs and their staff and families whobecome victims of natural disasters.

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Donations to the General Fund are used to

support the programs and services of NHSA.

Source: www.nhsa.org

Sabrina Beeman-Jackson

Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early

Head Start Program Director

Funding and maintaining programs from

Head Start to Pell Grants must be a high

priority. Ed Pastor


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Health

Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing




Dgnd wt hiV/aiDs Nw Wt?Living with HIV/AIDS could mean that you

will have to keep track of many appointments

with different healthcare providers, including

dentists, nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners,

case managers, counselors, psychiatrists,

alternative medicine practitioners, and others.

It can get complicated, but you can keep things

from getting confusing by preparing yourself

with a plan.

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Visits and appointments with your healthcare

provider and other clinics will probably become

a routine part of your daily life. Sometimes, you

may need to see your primary healthcare provider.

Other times, you may just need to check in with a

nurse, give your case manager an update, or have

some lab work done.These tips may help you prepare better for

your visits to your healthcare provider or clinic

and get more out of them:

Dont forget to bring along any materials

you, or your healthcare provider, might need,

like a lab slip, your most recent x-rays, your

meds, etc. Having this information will help your

provider give you better care, and may shorten

your appointment time.

Be on time. Most healthcare providers

have full appointment schedulesif you are late,you throw the schedule off for everyone who

comes after you.

Write down any questions you have

before you go, and write down your providers

answers. Keep your questions and answers in a

small notebook. This will help you keep track of

what you need to know to stay healthy.

Ask your provider about the next visit

and what you should bring to your appointment.

Write it in your notebook.

Ask for a list of your upcoming

appointments when you check out.

Nurses and case managers can often

answer questions about:

o Your medications and side effects

o The meaning of lab reports

o Mental health needs you might have

o Insurance questions

o Your medical historyo Your over-all treatment plan

Providers (doctors, nurse practitioners,

physicians assistants) can answer specific

questions about:

o Medication changes and new medications

o Clinical trials

o The meaning of complex test results

o Surgical procedures

o Referrals for both medical and mental

health issues

o Your prognosis (how your HIV disease isaffecting your body)

o Symptom management

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of your care when living with HIV. Many signs of

HIV infection can begin in the mouth and throat,

which is why careful monitoring and evaluations

by a skilled healthcare provider are important.

Tips for your dental visit:

Ask your dentist how many HIV/AIDS

patient he or she has treated and about their

experience in HIV/AIDS care.

Dont wait for problems in your mouth

to get out of hand. When you notice something

wrong (tooth pain or a sore) call your dentist right

away.

Be on time for your dental visit. Try not

to miss your appointment, if you can help itand

if you cant, reschedule it ASAP. Keep a record of your dental visits, just

like you do with your visits to your healthcare

provider. You should keep track of when you

had dental X-rays (and what was X-rayed), any

procedures or treatments you had, and when your

next visit is scheduled.

Bring your test results and lab reports.

Your dentist may need to have information about

your CD4 count and platelet count to know how

best to treat your dental issue.

Visit www.aids.gov for additional information.Source: aids.gov

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opportunity to unabashedly spoil the children in

your life. But with so many options, which toys

are the best for helping them learn and develop

while having fun?The American Occupational Therapy

Association (AOTA) offers some tips for selecting

toys that will make the most of play time. Playing

is an essential activity that facilitates a childs

social, physical, and cognitive development, all

while having a good time. It is often through play

that children learn to make sense of the world

around them.

Selecting a toy can be overwhelming,

says Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L, pediatriccoordinator at the American Occupational

Therapy Association. These guidelines help

consumers to be more contemplative about

play when selecting a toy and can help them to

evaluate a toy rather than making a knee-jerk

purchase based on packaging or where an item is

placed on the shelf.

Occupational therapy practitioners are experts

in play as it relates to development and offer the

following questions for consumers to consider asguidelines when gift-buying for children:

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the suggested age range is too young for the child,

he or she may get bored quickly. If the range is too

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old, the child may get frustrated and give up, or

be exposed to small parts that could pose a safety

risk. Be mindful of your own childs development

in terms of his or her strengths, interests, andabilities.

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n w?Toys that offer unlimited possibilities

can tap into the childs creativity. Blocks can be

stacked, knocked down, lined up, crashed into,

and even substituted for play food in a pretend

kitchen.

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Childrens attention is captured by exciting

colors, sounds, lights, and textures. Toys that

encourage them to push buttons, move parts,open doors, or sort shapes will often lengthen

play time.4. Cn t t b d n mr tn n

plc r ptn? Toys that are easy to carry or

can be used while sitting, standing, or even lying

down make play possible anywhere. Crayons,

markers, sidewalk chalk, a baby gym, and plastic

rings can be used in a variety of locations.

5. D t t nvlv t f bt

nd? Moving parts, buttons, and gearsencourage activity and movement. Construction

toys, craft kits, puzzles, balls, riding toys, and

toss-and-catch sets all promote motor skill

development at different ages.

6. D t t ncrg tnng r

lvng prblm?Board games and science kits

offer older kids the chance to use thinking skills

in a new way, while shape sorters, puzzles, or a

Jack-in-the box are great for babies and toddlers.7. D t t ncrg cmmnctn

nd ntrctn? Dress-up clothes, costumes,playhouses, kitchen sets, and tools can all be used

with more than one child to teach cooperation

and negotiation and foster imagination.8. i t t wrt t ct? Consider

the appeal of the toy and its durability. Can

you substitute the toy you are considering with

something that you already have at home?

Occupational therapy practitioners

recognize play as an occupation [activity]

because it is purposeful and meaningful to achilds development. Play can involve cognitive

demands like problem solving, social demands

like sharing, and motor and coordination skills

like manipulating or activating a toy, Schefkind

says. These tips promote the opportunity to

engage the child, challenge the child, and support

the child and his or her family in using play to

foster growth and development.

The American Occupational Therapy

Association, AOTA, offers a free checklist

for toy shopping to help consumers purchaseage-appropriate toys. To learn more about

developmentally-appropriate toys and play for

children, visit www.aota.org.

Source: www.aota.org

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Always remember to handle food safely both professionally and at home!


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Wilbert J. Smith and Alois B. Smith

Owner/Operators

Contact us today to learn more about our Quality Care Guarantee!

320 S. Washington Avenue Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607

989-752-5501 989-752-5503 FAX

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

C O M F O R C A R E H O M E C A R E

Independence. Dignity. Quality of Life.

A D e d i c a t e d N o n - M e d i c a l H o m e C a r e A g e n c y

The ComForcare Mission

To improve the quality of life and

level of independence for every client

and family receiving our services.

We focus on four initiatives that are

critical to the well-being of seniors:

Fall Prevention

Medication Adherence

Chronic Disease Management

Transition of Care

Just as computers opened up a whole new world ofinformation for you, apps for smartphones and tablets

are making life much more convenient. You may already

have apps that let you make mobile bank deposits or find

your way around town, but weve found a few others you

may want to give a whirl! (Some are designed for iOS,

some for Android and some for both.)

Lumosity

Enjoy a variety of games designed by neuroscientists to enhance

brain agility, while improving your memory, attention, flexibility andproblem solving.

WebMD

With this app, quickly gain access to information about medical

conditions, plus participate in discussions with medical experts and

other seniors.

A Story Before Bed

When you cant read stories to your grandkids in person, record the

audio and video of their favorites and the kids can enjoy them over and

over.

Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight

Need help seeing that menu in a dark restaurant? This app is a

magnifying glass and flashlighteven a mirrorall in one.

Pillboxie

Drop digital pills similar in shape and size into a digital pillbox and

Pillboxie reminds you to take your meds and helps keep them

straight.

BP Monitor/Healthsome Glucose

These two apps help you stay on top of your daily blood pressure

and glucose levels, including built-in reminders and an import/export

feature to send information to doctors.

Park N Find

Ever lost your car at the mall? Park N Find uses your phones GPS to

help you find your vehicle in large parking lots or unfamiliar places.

Source: SeniorsGuideOnline.com

Tp app fr snrBy Terri L. Jones

hlt Twc Bd swt Ptt Rcp6 sweet potatoes, even in size and scrubbed

4 tablespoons brown sugar

4 tablespoons butter, room temperature

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Place sweet potatoes on sheet tray and bake for 1 hour or until

soft. Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.

Split potatoes and remove the flesh to a medium sized bowl,

reserving skins. In another bowl, add brown sugar, butter and cream

cheese and the all of the spices and mash with a fork or rubber

spatula.

Add the butter and cream cheese mixture to the sweet potato flesh

and fold in completely. Add the filling back to the potato skins and

place on a half sheet tray. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

SERVES: 6 (SIDE); Calories: 257; Total Fat: 14 grams;

Saturated Fat: 8.5 grams; Protein: 3 gram; Total carbohydrates: 30grams; Sugar: 14 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 41 milligrams;

Sodium: 250 milligrams

Thanks to Food Network for the Recipe!

Source: Seniorsguideonline


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Are you or someone you know having

child behavior problems?

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 [email protected] 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

[email protected].

S A G I N A W

I N C R E D I B L E Y E A R S Incredible YearsWe began our third Incredible Years

class series in October 2012. On the first

day of classes

we do

paperwork and

introductions.

During the first

class, my

co-group leader

and I began

introductions by

saying what our

jobs are and

what our background is. Then it was the

parents turns to share.

This group went way above andbeyond 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 theclass. 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

We believe thisstory shows just

how vital the

Incredible Years

and Project

Launch are to

our community.


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The story of a child with Severe EmotionalDisturbance is too often one of tragedy. Withthe right help and the right team, it can be one

of triumph. We maximize results to givemore family stories a happy ending.

Maximize

Contact Wardene Talley989-754-2288

Results





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A.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107

Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181

Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 Patterson Rd.Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706989-892-6723

CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.org

Castle Museum of Saginaw CountyHistory500 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607Circle of Love1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377

Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th Street

Saginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538

THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax:989.755.4038

First Ward Community Center1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.

Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565

Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918

Health Delivery, Inc.501 Lapeer Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989.759.6400

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson Street

Saginaw, MI989-752-1660

Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240

Nathan Weidner ChildrensAdvocacy Ctr.715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345

Operation Reach119 S. Jefferson AvenueSaginaw, MI

989-754-4444

Pit and Balcony Theatre805 N. HamiltonSaginaw, MI 48602www.pitandbalconytheatre.com989. [email protected]

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt,

Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 NormanSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected] County Community ActionAgency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601

989.753.7741The Saginaw Community Foundation1 Tuscola, Suite 100Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545

NON PROFIT DIRECTORY


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MuseuM DoCeNT (Guide) volunteerneeded to provide supervision and guidance to

guests of the museum as they experience the

galleries.

Agency is looking for VoLuNTeeR

CooRDiNaToRvolunteers who are creative,

friendly, outgoing and have great energy and

enthusiasm and enjoy working with children!

MaiNTeNaNCevolunteer needed to assiststaff with cleaning, painting, yard work and

with minor plumbing and electrical tasks at any

of their multiple locations. Flxbl cdlng.

aDMiNisTRaTiVe oFFiCe suPPoRTvolunteers needed to assist administrative

and community development staff with data

entry, filing, creating and distributing agency

literature and other administrative duties.

Primary need: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to

5 p.m.

A local agency is looking for energetic, kiD

aT heaRTvolunteers to help with the set up

of auction items, coat check, greeter and end ofthe night clean up for annual fundraiser. Your

support benefits educational programming for

children in the region.

Become a CeRTiFieD TaX PRePaReR.As a volunteer you receive free IRS training and

certification; work one-on-one with families,

saving them money and protecting them from

predatory practices; help our local economy

and community.

To volunteer your services or to donate

goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United

Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216,

[email protected]. Or checkout the web-based volunteer program at www.

GOvolunteerNOW.org.

Vluntr n yur Cmmunt!

Underground Railroad, Inc. Support GroupsGeneral information about URR and services available to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, call 989.755.0413.


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Gary Shepards annual display of 85,000

Christmas lights is ready for viewing from 5:30

10 pm each night until January 1. Visit 7320 W.

Freeland Rd., tune your cars radio to 93.9 FM,

and enjoy the show from the warmth of your car!

For the sixth consecutive year, Mr. Shepard will

be collecting spectator donations for the CAN

Council.

Daily shows start at 5:30 pm, and the last

show starts at 10 p.m. Early evening shows start

every quarter hour and last about 12 minutes.

Shows beginning at 9 p.m. last about 22 minutes

and include additional songs.

While visitors were enjoying last years

display, Mr. Shepard was busy developing

this years. Its a hobby he has enjoyed since

childhood. Mr. Shepard explains, Decorating

with lights started at an early age, at around 7

years old, when Santa delivered 5 strings of GE

Merry Midget lights. He began setting the

blink of the lights to music in 2005 and collecting

visitors donations for CAN in 2008. To date,

Mr. Shepards Freeland Lights Show has raised

$28,760.91 for CAN Council Great Lakes Bay

Region.

Suzanne Greenberg, President/CEO of CAN

Council says, Our community looks forward

to Mr. Shepards spectacular Lights Show each

year. Its a simple way to enjoy the holiday

season while helping the families and children

served by CAN.

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To every-thing there is a

season and a timeto every purposeunder the heav-ens. This is the

bi bl ic al quot eBeverly Robertson,

president of theNat ional Civ ilRights Museumused to begin ourconversation.

She quicklyfollowed with itsspecial relevanceto her at this pointin time. I recent-

ly announced my retirement from the museum

because I believe it is time. On March 14, 2014,the National Civil Rights Museum will re-openthe historic Lorraine Motel after an 18 month,$28 million renovation. An additional $12 mil-lion is being raised to support the first ever majorendowment for the museum to secure the life ofthe institution. This tremendously challengingaccomplishment along with so many other suc-cesses and challenges over the past 16 years have

led me to realize that I have had my season. Ithas been an honor to work at this sacred place,

but even the best of leaders must know when it istime to go. People who lead understand that theyhave a season. They also understand that exits are

better done when individuals are at the pinnacleof their success.

The National Civil Rights Museum show-

cases the history of the African American strug-gle for civil rights within the context of a globalstruggle for human rights. It holds a vision for usof a world dedicated to creating opportunity forthe disenfranchised.

Located in Memphis, Tennessee at the for-mer Lorraine Hotel - the site of the assassinationof Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, - the National CivilRights Museum has steadily expanded and up-dated exhibits and curriculum. Over 3.5 million

people have visited since its opening in 1991 - an

annual average of 200,000 visitors. It is an educa-tional and cultural site of conscience for visitorsfrom around the world.

Under Robertsons leadership the museumhas stayed focused on fundraising. To date, $25.2million has been raised for renovations, and$2.2 million for endowment. Robertson has alsogrown the museums annual fundraising whichincludes direct mail, personal solicitations, and

The Freedom Awards, their annual gala. TheFreedom Awards, honor individuals who havemade significant contributions in civil rights andhave laid the foundation for present and futureleaders in the battle for human rights. This yearawards were presented to Mary Robinson, firstfemale president of Ireland and human rightschampion; Geoffrey Canada, CEO and presi-

dent of Harlem Childrens Zone and a leadingadvocate for education reform and equality; andEarl Graves, founder and publisher of Black En-terprise Magazine, activist for black consumerand black business power. The event raised over$490,000 and was one of their most successful.

I have always wanted to leave people andorganizations for whom I have worked much bet-ter than I found them, Robertson said. I canonly hope and pray that this is part of the legacyI leave when I depart the National Civil Rights

Museum on July 1, 2014. Beverly Robertson we salute your leadership.Learn more about the National Civil Rights

Museum at www.civilrightsmuseum.org.Mel and Pearl Shaw are the authors of Pre-

requisites for Fundraising Success. They posi-tion nonprofits for fundraising success. Visit themat www.saadandshaw.com.

Copyright 2013 Mel and Pearl Shaw

FUNdraising Good Times

Civil Rights Museum SuccessBy Mel and Pearl Shaw

Beverly Robertson, President

National Civil Rights Museum


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Praise Connections and Life

The Church Has

Left the Building (Luke

10: 1-24) is the theme

of Mt. Olive Institution-

al Missionary Baptist

Church, which has expe-

rienced dramatic growth

and outreach under the

leadership of its pastor,

Rev. Dr. Martin T. SmithThe church, located at 1114 N. 6th Avenue in

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