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Leading in Diversity
Lorenzo Pierson, Author At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: A Perspective on Social Issues & Race Relations February 7 at 6 pm at Delta College Ricker Center
Sponsored by the Delta College Community Development Office and Delta College Diversity & Inclusion Programs - Black History Month Committee
Erica Williams, Civic Activist Be the Change You Wish to See: Using, Passion, Innovation and Technology to Work Toward Social Change February 13 at 10am in the Delta College Gymnasium
Sponsored by the Delta College Presidents Speaker Series and Delta College Diversity & Inclusion Programs - Black History Month Committee
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Central Michigan University 2013 Black history Month Celebration Understanding the Legacy: educating a New Generation
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Celebrate the contributions of Hispanic/Latinos in America. Come try delicious Latin cuisine or learn how to salsa dance. Make sure to check out the keynote speaker who will share a unique viewpoint on current events in the United States.
Central Michigan University has planned numerous amounts of wonderful events and programs to honor Black History Month that began January 31, and ending on February 27. The Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS) coordinates CMUs annual celebration and its theme this year is Understanding the Legacy: Educating A New Generation. The events will educate students and our community on African American history to improve awareness for our current generation. Come out on Monday February 4, for Fifty Shades of Black which is sponsored by the Organization of Black Unity to discuss the variety of shades of the African American race and how that plays out in todays media. This event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Herrig Classroom. The Office of Diversity Education will sponsor a Soup and Substance talk over lunch, Bridging the Gap: How Far Have We Really Come, on Tuesday February 5, from 12-1pm in the Bovee University Center Rotunda. And later, if you enjoy poetry or if you just want to support, come out for a poetry slam featuring up and coming spoken word poet Brandon Real Talk Williams, which will be held in the Bovee University Center Rotunda at 6 p.m. One of the highlights of the celebration will be our Black History Month Food Taster. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of delicious dishes that are traditional in the African American community. The food taster will also feature entertainment from Comedian Roy Wood Jr. We have a variety of new programs that we will be a hosting which includes Freedom Friday game night, an interactive Black History trivia game show, which will offer up to $200 in cash prizes, an intellectual discussion on the relevancy of Black greek letter organizations, two original stage plays and much more! We welcome you to participate in any or all of the events to help us celebrate Black History Month. For more information and a detailed list of all events, please contact the CMU Office of Multicultural Academic Student Services at 989-774-3945.
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Go to: www.cmich.edu/Institutional_diversity.htm to find out how you can help us in our efforts to create an environment of inclusiveness.
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama (Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor administers the oath of office to Vice President Joe Biden. Photo by David Lienemann
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Editorial
Connecting the Past with the President
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux One hundred and fifty years ago, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. It was a flawed document that freed enslaved people in Confederate areas that he did not control. At the same time, it was a progressive document because it initiated discussion about the freedom Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteen Amendments. One hundred years later, in 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. riveted the nation with his I Have A Dream speech during the August 28 March on Washington. Many will remember that he said, I have a dream that one day people will be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Somehow people forget that in the same speech he said, We have come to the nations capital to cash a check that has been marked insufficient funds. If people said cash the check as often as they said I have a dream, wed move more quickly forward in closing the economic gaps that African American people experience. Weve been doing this 50-year thing for the past couple years, and well be doing it for another few. The Greensboro Four North Carolina A&T State University Students (with the help of Bennett College students, who are often ignored) sat in at Woolworth counter on February 1, 1960. The March on Washington happened 50 years ago. The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964, and beyond that the 60s will resonate for the next few years with commemorations and anniversaries. These celebrations are important historical moments, but who remembers? The median age of the population in the United States is about 37 years old. Many of these folks remember the civil rights moment through twice and thrice told tales. Those who are under the median age see the civil rights movement as something like a fable, something they heard about, but doesnt really matter to them. Many of these young people see themselves as post-racial. They hang out with their peers, race notwithstanding. They have never experienced discrimination. Even when they experience it, they are slow to embrace it. They are post-racial, whatever that means. If some of these young people had been immersed in history, they might understand why the Black unemployment rate is twice that of the White rate. If they had books and speeches by Dr. King, who spoke of racial disparities in much of his work, they would understand the many ways the struggle continues. But popular culture suggests that when Black folks and White folks can both act extreme fools on reality shows (I think I blanked out after about a minute of Bad Girls Club); there is some measure of equality. There has been a rich history and legacy of struggle and protest that has been swallowed by the notion of post-racialism in the first decades of this century. It is laudable that President Obama used both the Bible of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and that of President Abraham Lincoln, connecting the 150-year-old dots. President Obamas choice in using both Bibles in this anniversary year was a testament to his sensitivity and ability to juggle the tightrope he must manage as both president of the United States and the first African American president of our nation. Most folks 50 and older get it. What about those who are both younger than our nations median age and unschooled in the nuances of history? Is our conversation about race in America stuck in some kind of time warp, where we are unable to speak cross generationally because we have extremely different memories, recollections, and knowledge about that which happened fifty years ago? We do our nation a disservice when we duck and dodge our racially tinged history. We have to grace and embrace the past in order to move forward with our future. Somehow this is a message that needs to be transmitted to young people, especially in this 150th year after emancipation, this 50th year after the March on Washington, this season of embracing and celebrating our history. Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.based economist and writer, and President Emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C.
PBS Celebrates Black history Month with Special Programs and New Black Culture website
Arlington, VA - In celebration of Black History Month and as part of its year-round commitment to diverse programming, PBS is featuring an on-air lineup commemorating the contributions of African Americans in music, dance, television and civil rights, providing an in-depth look at key figures and events that shaped black and American history. In addition to these programs, PBS announced it will launch the PBS Black Culture Connection, a digital storybook of black films, history, trends and discussion thats available throughout the year on PBS.org, beginning on February 1, 2013. For additional information on PBS programming visit www.pbs.org.
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Opinion
ThiS aMeRiCa
By Jimmy Greene CEO & President, Greater Michigan Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Republicans had better take heed to my words when I tell them that the silo they are living in created by those I call Political Entrepreneurs does little if anything to serve the interest of ABC Free Enterprise folks. I recently spoke at the Midland Chamber of Commerce about eliminating this compulsion of labeling people beyond the Party label they choose to adopt. There are only Democratsonly Republicans. These distinctions of Conservative or Moderate are done to divide and conquer so the division creates a hijacking of the Party to serve the interest of the fewnot the many, and that is a huge issue for the people we are suppose to advocate for. My fear is that ABC members will be drawn into battles that have more to do with what happens in someones bedroom than those issues that affect profit and loss statements. We have lost good people in office, or even kept good people from office based on the narrow view of those who wish to define what Republicanism is. The reason for that is simpleif the fights end; they have nothing since the fight is the product. The Republican Party of Reagan was indeed the big tent that allowed the Party to be strong, as well as, very strategically strong. That is no longer the case. The Party now practices loser politics, and all in politics that is killing people I work for. Losing numbers creates appointees that wreck havoc on small businessesRepublican or Democrat Owner. Anyone around the country will tell you that no one fights like ABC fights and definitely not as consistent, but we have got to stop allowing ourselves to be hijacked by agendas that are label driven and not issue driven. When real Republicans take back this Party from the uglies, the narrow minded, the bigot, the wedger, the divider, the ideologue that wishes a return to yesterday (as if things were better then ?) so that the world stops looking like it does: Twenty women senators, a Black president, a overwhelming number of Hispanic/Latino political power and numbers, Gays, and an accepting younger base of voters that we as parents should be proud of; then that Party cannot and will not lose elections because that Party is ThiS aMeRiCa.
I believe in having a state government that works for its residents in an effective and efficient manner. We have accomplished much toward that goal. I am enthusiastic about renewing our commitment to growing our economy, creating jobs and giving our citizens a government that is responsive and responsible. Sen. John Moolenaar
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Power of Dad
The formal recognition program for Power of Dad will be February 15, 2013 at the Horizons Center, 6200 State Street in Saginaw. Keynote speaker, is Herb Deromedi, the all-time winningest coach in Mid-America Conference history. For additional information call Brian Pruitt at 989 714-5213. Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Mark Twain
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Mi-SBTDC Great Lakes Bay Presents Five Keys to achieving Fiscal Fitness
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) will present a financial tools workshop at Delta College. Five Keys to Achieving Fiscal Fitness, a workshop to help the non-financial business owner/manager achieve Fiscal Fitness, a state-wide training program designed to strengthen financial literacy and improve the ability to access the capital businesses need to grow. The program is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and will be held February 19, 2013, on the campus of Delta College located at 1961 Delta Road, University Center. This program is specifically targeted to CEOs of small businesses that lack financial literacy in the Great Lakes Bay business community. Topics to be discussed include: FROM P 10, Tax tips For a home with three children, up to $45,060 for a single parent and $50,270 for a couple. On a political note, readers may recall Mitt Romneys sad assertion during last years campaign that 47 percent of Americans pay no federal income taxes and thus feel entitled to freebies from the government. The EITC is a main reason for the 47 percent figure, but of course these filers pay many other sources of taxes, including payroll deductions for Medicare and Social Security. Furthermore, the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities notes that a mere 9 percent of federal entitlement spending, in contrast to Romneys laments regarding freeloaders, goes to unemployed adults. Other shares include 53 percent for senior citizens, 20 percent for people with disabilities and 18 percent for working adults. when visiting a tax preparer, the following paperwork is desired: * Photo ID. * Social Security card, for self and appropriate dependents. * Dependent birthdates. * W-2, Social Security and 1099 income statements. * Last years tax returns, the prior two years of you feel you missed deductions in the past; recovery is still possible. Identifying problems using your balance sheet and income statement Providing ways to increase your companys cash flow Using breakeven analysis to improve decision-making Planning the working capital to support your growth How to keep your banker on your side Recently I attended a seminar called Fiscal Fitness that was held by our local SBTDC. In a word...Wow! I have been to numerous seminars that tell you what you should do to improve your business but very rarely have I attended one that actually gave you the tools and told you how to go about it. This seminar is a must for all small business owners. Kathie Fuce-Hobohm Proof of payment of property taxes or rent. * For tenants, landlords name and address. * Proof of payment for child day care, and providers tax identification number. * Department of Human Services statement, if appropriate. * Divorce and alimony documents, if appropriate. * Bank account and routing numbers. If you annually are receiving a large EITC, and if you would prefer larger regular take-home paychecks throughout the full year, consider asking your employer for a W-5 form, Earned Income Credit Advance Deposit Certificate. Less money will be withheld. For instance, if your EITC is $2,600 and you get paid weekly you can take home an added $50 with each paycheck (divide your own refund by 52). Biweekly, its $100 (divide your own refund by 26). Of course, this means you no longer can count on such a large lump sum tax return check at the start of next year. Its a tradeoff; your choice. If you work multiple part-time jobs, take caution in exercising the W-5 option so as not to underwithhold. Dont be shy about asking an employer because it makes no financial difference to them one way or another; in fact, they are legally required to provide and process the W-5.) Source: The United Way * SPACE, Inc. Five Keys to Achieving Fiscal Fitness will cost $39 per participant (Fifth Third clients can attend at no cost but must register). Registration and networking starts at 8:00 a.m. and the seminar is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register online, www.delta.edu/lifelonglearning or call (989) 686-9444 for more information. This same workshop will be repeated again on April 12 and June 18, 2013. In these trying financial times, Fifth Third Bank recognized how important it is to reach out to business owners and help them become savvier in managing their business finances. Fifth Third Bank is proud to support the MI-SBTDC in these efforts. Dolores Sturdivant Fifth Third Bank.
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aT&T 28 Days Series hosted by Rickey Smiley and Jeff Johnson Returns to Detroit February 27
Detroit -AT&T recently announced the return of 28 Days, a campaign that aims to motivate consumers to take a forward look at Black History Month as they create their own history. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, AT&T 28 Days features a multi-city speaker series and concert tour with comedian and radio personality, Rickey Smiley serving as host. The speaker series and concert tour blends together a roster of performers, thought leaders and innovators that are taking a forward look at making history. We believe its what you do, with what we do, which is why 28 Days keeps coming back. AT&T 28 Days is five years strong because of the response and support weve received from our African American consumers, said Jennifer Jones, vice president of Diverse Markets, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. Each year, we look at new ways to move people to act on their dreams today. By adding new speakers and musical performances to 28 Days, we hope the campaign remains fun and relevant.
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At AT&T we believe in communities. Thats why we do what we do. Like striving to connect people with good jobs, donating our time and talent, supporting the underserved, and promoting innovative educational programs. Because we believe the power of you creates limitless possibilities for us all.
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Business Directory
Unique Cuts & Massage 1502 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-327-2338 Unique Cuts II 3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601 989-327-2338 Business Solutions The Growth Coach Cal Talley, Owner 293 Provincial Ct. #78 989-401-6229 C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com www.The GrowthCoach.com Carrollton Public Schools Craig C. Douglas Superintendent P.O. Box 517 Carrollton, MI 48724 (989) 754-1475 Fax (989) 754-1470 Direct Dial (989) 399-8860 cdouglas@carrollton.k12.mi.us Cleaning Services Extreme Carpet & Upholstery William & Denise Murphy - Owners Commercial & Residential Janitorial Services 989-753-3335 Best Choice Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning 989-316-8327 bestchoicefmandcc@hotmail.com Community Centers and Services First Ward Community Services 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, Michigan 989-753-0411 Construction Kingdom Builders Jim Shafley, President 2210 Annesley Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989. 948.8094 www.kingdombuildersmi.org Consultants EnviCare Consulting, Inc. Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President 2809 Blairmont Drive Midland, MI 48622 989.839.9177 www.envicareinc.com Dentists Jack W. Nash, DDS Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry 1320 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 989-752-1200 Fashion Where Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs Sundays Best Yvonne Ellison/Milliner Phone 989-529-4193 E-mail: yeellison@aol.com Financial City of Saginaw Block Grant & Rehab Program 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1530 Saginaw Economic Development Corporation Shontaye Bibbs 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1395 sbibbs@saginaw-mi.com Florists Erikas Flowers 214 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9330 www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com Food & Dining Spencers Route 46 Spence Dambro Proprietor 5530 Gratiot 989-793-3400 Saginaw, MI 48638 www.spencersfinefood.com Funeral Homes Deisler Funeral Home 2233 Hemmeter Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603 989.799.1151 Graphics/Digital TBF Graphics Digital 803 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 989-752-5540 TBFGRAPHICS.COM TBFDIGITAL.COM Heating and Cooling HORIZON Azola Williams 989-755-8650 Business 989-233-3295 Cell Photography E.B. Studio 212 Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-397-4144 Quality Photo 124 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-790-8130
Publications David Hall Crimiel Publications LLC POB 20061 Saginaw, Michigan 48602 REALTORS Keller Williams Gregg Matekel 4177 Fashion Square Blvd. Suite 3 Saginaw, MI 48603 989-792-8200 x188 Office 989-529-3244 Cell Fax: 989-401-5172 Restaurants Brother Arthurs Fish & More 2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 989-752-0200 Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001 Savoy Bar & Grill 127 S. Franklin Street Saginaw, MI 48607 989.754.9660 Retailers GREEKS R US 2203 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-4925 riggins52@charter.net Shoe Repair Morgans Shoe Repair 308 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-754-6155 Tailors Executive Tailoring Christopher E. Eddington Master Tailor 418 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-791-0037 chrissgnw@aol.com 24 hour service Tax Services Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting Service/ERO e-file 2127 Ledyard Saginaw, MI 48601 Business - 989-443-0115 Fax 989-752-1467 rmcduffy@aol.com Transportation McFadden Charter Service, LLC Howard McFadden 1200 E. Moore Rd. Saginaw, Michigan 989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461 Howard bigmac@charter.net
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Eating disorders are a group of serious conditions in which youre so preoccupied with food and weight that you can often focus on little else. The main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Eating disorders can cause serious physical problems and, at their most severe, can even be life-threatening. Most people with eating disorders are females, but males can also have eating disorders. An exception is binge-eating disorder, which appears to affect almost as many males as females. Treatments for eating disorders usually involve psychotherapy, nutrition education, family counseling, medications and hospitalization Symptoms Eating disorders symptoms vary with the particular type of eating disorder. anorexia nervosa When you have anorexia nervosa (an-o-REKsee-uh nur-VOH-suh), youre obsessed with food and being thin, sometimes to the point of deadly self-starvation. Bulimia nervosa When you have bulimia, you have episodes of bingeing and purging. During these episodes, you typically eat a large amount of food in a short duration and then try to rid yourself of the extra calories through vomiting or excessive exercise. You may be at a normal weight or even a bit overweight. Binge-eating disorder When you have binge-eating disorder, you regularly eat excessive amounts of food (binge), but dont try to compensate for this behavior with exercise or purging as someone with bulimia or anorexia might. You may eat when youre not hungry and continue eating even long after youre uncomfortably full. After a binge, you may feel guilty or ashamed, which can trigger a new round of bingeing. You may be a normal weight, overweight or obese. when to see a doctor Because of its powerful pull, an eating disorder can be difficult to manage or overcome by yourself. Eating disorders can virtually take over your life. You may think about food all the time, spend hours agonizing over what to eat and exercise to exhaustion. You may feel ashamed, sad, hopeless, drained, irritable and anxious. You may also have a host of physical problems because of your eating disorder, such as irregular heartbeats, fatigue, and bowel or menstrual troubles. If youre experiencing any of these problems, or if you think you may have an eating disorder, seek medical help. Urging a loved one to seek treatment Unfortunately, many people with eating disorders resist treatment. If you have a loved one youre worried about, urge him or her to talk to a doctor. Even if your loved one isnt ready to acknowledge having an issue with food, you may be able to open the door by expressing concern and a desire to listen. If youre concerned your child may have an eating disorder, contact his or her doctor about your concerns. You can get a referral to qualified mental health providers for treatment. Keep in mind, however, that in children its sometimes hard to tell whats an eating disorder and whats simply a whim, a new fad, or experimentation with a vegetarian diet or other eating styles. In addition, many girls and sometimes boys go on diets to lose weight, but stop dieting after a short time. If youre a parent or guardian, be careful not to mistake occasional dieting with an eating disorder. On the other hand, be alert for eating patterns and beliefs that may signal unhealthy behavior, as well as peer pressure that may trigger eating disorders. Source: Mayo Clinic
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Food inspection Reports of your Favorite Saginaw County Restaurants Now online
Saginaw County citizens can now access information online to see how well their favorite restaurants and bars fare during health inspections. The Saginaw County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is now making this information available on its website at www. saginawpublichealth.org. Simply click on the Food Service Info icon to be directed to the Food Service Inspection Reports link. The website will be updated on a monthly basis. Routine inspections of Saginaw Countys 668 licensed eateries are unannounced and typically conducted at a 6 to 12 month frequency, depending on the type of establishment and complexity of the food handling at the facility. Violations are items that can lead to foodborne illness, food contamination, or an environmental health hazard if not corrected. The more severe violations are called priority or priority foundation violations and may require a followup inspection within ten days or less if not corrected immediately during the inspection. Some infractions-called core violations-are considered less severe, but still need to be addressed by the establishment. These types of violations include items such as dirty floors or lack of hair restraints. Inspections of food service establishments in Michigan are not scored. The best way to judge the results of an inspection is to read the entire inspection report. A good routine inspection report would have no priority or priority foundation violations, no repeat violations, and a few core violations. Brigid Richards, Senior Environmental Health Specialist for the SCDPH Environmental Health Services Food Program, reminds the public that the presence of violations in a past inspection report does not necessarily mean that an establishment has the same violations today. Food service is a dynamic industry that must adjust to continual changes in staffing, customer demands, and updated regulations.
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Education
Buena Vista Schools host 1st annual Parent Leadership Conference
Free conference for Saginaw parents to empower, educate, and engage parents
Its no secret that parent involvement significantly increases student achievement and overall self-esteem. In todays society, parent involvement can seem more like an extra chore. Parent involvement can be embedded in your everyday routine with your children. Our busy days are filled with teachable moments that will enrich the lives of our children. As parents you are your childs first, best and most influential teacher he or she will ever have. We believe that parent involvement happens when parents feel welcomed, supported and empowered to advocate for their children. We believe that parents come from all different walks of life, practicing traditional and non-traditional roles. We believe our parents are a childs first teacher and care about the educational success of their children. We believe parent involvement happens at home, on the weekends, in the community and not just at the school building. We believe Saginaw parents are passionate, loyal, and eager to help their children succeed. Parents, this is why we believe you are ready for a conference that will energize, challenge and build you. Buena Vista School district invites all Saginaw County parents to the 1st Annual Parent Leadership Conference. The Parent Leadership Conference will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Buena Vista High School located at 3945 East Holland in Saginaw. One of the district goals is to increase parental and community involvement during National Parent Leadership Month in February. The PLC will engage parents from all walks of life. Six Parent Zones have been created to cater to the needs of Single Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents as Parents, Foster Parents, Headstart Parents (Birth age 5) and Parents of Special Education Scholars. The parent zones will create a support group and common interests among participants. The goal of the conference is to promote parental engagement and enhance the learning community in Saginaw County. Saginaw Parents: Empowered and Engaged! is the 2013 conference theme. Parents will participate in interactive workshops, support groups, and a resource fair. The expert led workshops include topics such as effective discipline, parenting with technology, stress relieving practices, parent/teacher relationships, academic success, understanding IEPs and more. The parent conference is free to all Saginaw County parents and $5 for non- residents. All participants must register for the conference. Conference registration includes breakfast, lunch, conference materials and certificate of completion. Community leaders, school staff and local partners are all welcomed to attend. Free childcare will be provided for children 12 and younger. Funding for the PLC is garnered through the School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding and Title 1 Funding. For more information or to register contact (989) 755-2184 or visit www.bvsd.us/ parentleadership.
Grant Deadlines
ArtReach Grant deadline is February 15, 2013. Contact the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission at 989.759.1363 for application and more information.
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Saginaw Valley State University is making an institutional commitment to increased study of the Saginaw Bay watershed and will establish its Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute in 2013. The health of Saginaw Bay and its surroundings is important to all of us who live in the Great Lakes Bay Region,said Deborah Huntley, dean of SVSUs College of Science, Engineering and Technology. This institute will serve as an important asset to SVSU and the region we serve. It will provide important interdisciplinary learning and research opportunities for our students and faculty, and will allow for further scientific study of this invaluable natural resource. The institute will build upon SVSUs existing freshwater research activities, including partnerships with the Bay County Health Department to monitor water quality near public beaches, and the Kawkawlin River Property Owners Association to study the health of the river and associated wildlife. In March 2012, SVSUs work on Saginaw Bay in collaboration with Delta College and others was hailed as a national model at the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement Symposium and Capitol Hill Poster Session in Washington, D.C. SVSU faculty also have studied zebra mussels and other invasive species across the Great Lakes and led clean up endeavors along the Saginaw Bay shoreline. Dozens of students are involved in these associated research projects. In recent years, we have been very active in working with community partners to combine resources and increase our understanding of the Saginaw Bay watershed and its ecosystem, said David Karpovich, H.H. Dow Endowed Chair in Chemistry at SVSU. This initiative will expand on these efforts to improve water quality and provide our students with exceptional hands-on research experience. The Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute will be located on SVSUs campus and will consolidate these related activities. It will initially include faculty from biology, chemistry and geography, and could expand to include other disciplines. Karpovich will serve as director of the institute at its outset. SVSU will invest at least $100,000 in start-up funds to purchase a boat suitable for research purposes, water sampling devices, and various laboratory equipment. To sustain the institute, SVSU has budgeted approximately $80,000 annually for supplies, mini-grants, travel, K-12 outreach and an annual symposium. SVSU will pursue external funding, as well. In August 2012, the State of Michigans Department of Environmental Quality awarded SVSU a $26,185 grant to continue research on the Kawkawlin River. Beyond SVSU oversight, the Institute will have an external advisory committee comprised of professionals and scientists from the region. SVSU expects to hold a dedication ceremony this spring and anticipates the maiden voyage of its research vessel to occur in early summer. In addition to scientific activity, the institute also will serve as a centralized source of information to improve communication between researchers and regional stakeholders through a web site, printed materials, and regular workshops. To watch a video of SVSUs work on the Kawkawlin River, visit www. youtube.com/watch?v=0QaHxt9I1v0.
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Dr. Odail Thorns, Retired Saginaw City Director of Development, and Retired GM Executive Dr. Kenneth Jolly, History Department Chairperson, SVSU
Civil War takes us back to a time in American history when civility ruptured and the nation split in two. Come join us in this discussion.
This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
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Sports
Miami Heat presents a team shirt as a gift to US President Barack Obama during a recent event to honor the NBA champion Miami Heat at the White House
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Cynthia Reyes Host of Somos Hispanos Delta College Broadcasting Q-TV Meet the host of Somos Hispanos, Cynthia Reyes. Reyes was born and raised in Saginaw, and has worked at Delta College for 22 years. I am dedicated to promoting and informing Michigan communities about the Hispanic culture and social events we celebrate and sharing valued familial histories of sacrifices & success. I invite you to join me in my journey in engaging and entertaining you about the diverse realities of the fastest growing population in America: our Hispanic community. The link for Somos Hispanos is http://www3. delta.edu/broadcasting/somoshispanos/, and if you have questions or comments you can e-mail Cynthia at Somoshispanos@delta.edu.
Since the beginning of the campaign, I totally related to his life story and the way he speaks of his family, and of course his multicultural background, adding, There has always been a spiritual connection in that sense. I feel in some ways that when Im writing about my family, Im writing about him. Poet Richard Blanco speaking of his kinship with the President while writing the inauguration poem
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said. She didnt want the memoir to be a retelling of her public persona, but rather to reveal who she is as a person, she said. The justice is open about her insecurities. At Princeton, which admitted her in 1972 under an affirmative action program, Sotomayor questioned her right to be there at times. Other students could be hostile to minorities, and the college newspaper routinely published letters bemoaning the presence of students on campus through racial remedies known as affirmative action. It gave her the sense that vultures were circling, ready to dive when we stumbled, she
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The Leading Bilingual Site for hispanic Moms, CafeMoms MamasLatinas Celebrates its one year anniversary
New York - CafeMoms MamasLatinas (mamaslatinas.com) celebrates its one year anniversary since the site launched. The first bilingual site website to serve Hispanic mothers living in the United States, MamasLatinas offers dynamic community and engaging editorial content to 780,000 unique visitors a month. When MamasLatinas first launched, 92% of Hispanic moms felt that they were lacking a site that clearly served their needs, according to a national study of Hispanic moms conducted by CafeMom. Filling this hole in the marketplace, MamasLatinas mission is to super-serve this critical and growing segment in the United States by providing a community and content that serves their culturally unique needs and interests. Hispanic moms are an important segment of the population that will only continue to grow, said Michael Sanchez , CafeMom CEO and Co-Founder. We are excited to continue to give partners the opportunity to reach Hispanic moms in innovative ways. MamasLatinas founding partners included Chevrolet, General Mills, and Kmart.We have been very pleased with our partnership with CafeMom and MamasLatinas and the opportunity to reach a focused audience of Hispanic moms, said Tia Hardeman , Multicultural Advertising Manager, General Motors. Through word-of-mouth programs and customized sponsorship platforms combining community and content, we have been able to truly engage moms to earn their trust and consideration. We are thrilled to continue our partnership in 2013.
Forgiveness
Forgiveness it is more than just forgiving a person for an offense. It is choosing to cancel a debt, release emotions, and wounds, caused by offense, and not sitting around waiting for it to all be paid back to you. It is letting go of the past so I dont miss my next and new opportunities, connections, and relationships. Forgiveness is not weak or soft, it takes strength and courage. True forgiveness is an act of your will and a choicenot a last option. Beginning with forgiving ourselves, those close to us, and even God for what we hold against him when it isnt our way. Forgiveness is not a step back iT iS PRoMoTioN..... ChooSe To FoRGiVe... Stay blessed. Rev. Gabriel Martinez The Connexion Church 4356 Bay Rd. (behind Chilis Restaurant) Saginaw, Michigan www.maketheconnexion.net/
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Goya Foods Launches MyPlate / MiPlato Cookbook: healthy, Tasty, affordable Latin Cooking
Secaucus, N.J.-Goya Foods, Americas largest Hispanic-owned food company, in collaboration with The First Ladys LetsMove initiative and the USDA, launches the MyPlate / MiPlato cookbook, Healthy, Tasty, Affordable Latin Cooking. This book is part of the national MyPlate campaign designed to help educate Americans on healthy eating. Healthy, Tasty Affordable Latin Cooking is bilingual and features 10 complete, balanced meal ideas packed with 30 healthy recipes from around Latin America and Spain along with healthy Latin twists to American dishes. Each of the meals, USDA approved, incorporates all five basic food groups for a healthy, well-rounded diet: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. The cookbook also includes nutritional information for every recipe, easy-to-follow cooking tips, and estimated costs for each meal. The fully-stocked pantry page showcasing Goyas nutritious ingredients will make building a healthy plate even easier. For more information about Goya, please visit Goya.com. For a copy of the cookbook, consumers can download the cookbook online at Goya.com.
Saginaw Cultural Events Round Table - February 11, at noon. Hosted by Hoyt Library
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Bethel A. M. E. Church 535 Cathay Street Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7011 ext. 221
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
535 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan
Sanctuary
For tickets contact Alois Smith, Stella Johnson or the Church office 755-7011
Donation: $5.00
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Christ Disciple Baptist Church 3317 Lapeer Street, Saginaw, Michigan 989-754-2444
Christian Education 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Mens Meeting held every second Saturday of the month
Mr. Counterculture
By Corey Pritchett
Hello community, greetings and blessings to you all. I hope you enjoyed the first article from Mr. Counterculture and hopefully you were able to gain some sort of insight to help you understand the foundation of what is to come as I continue this column. Remember, this column will be addressing the topics of youth development, community, and the Church. In this edition I will be addressing youth development. Youth development, as some of you may already know, can cover a very broad spectrum of perspectives, theories, and ideologies; therefore I will continue to build on the foundation that was established in article one and first define for you youth development. However, before defining youth development, I would like to note that during the Mr. Counterculture column I will always use the eclectic theoretical orientation as a means of teaching, explaining, and direction of the things to come. Eclectic theoretical orientation does not follow any one theoretical perspective, theory, or ideological approach but rather selects from each theory whatever is considered to be its best features. With that being said, what is youth development? One can define youth development according to Pittman, as the ongoing growth process in which all youth are engaged in while attempting to: Meet their basic personal and social needs to be safe, feel cared for, be valued, be useful, and be spiritually grounded. Build skills and competencies that allow them to function and contribute in their daily lives. The Center for Youth Development and Policy Research describes youth development as a process that all young people go through on the way to adulthood. As the definition implies, it is a process or journey that automatically involves all of the people around a youthfamily and community. A young person will not be able to build essential skills and competencies and be able to feel safe; cared for, valued, useful, and spiritually grounded unless their family and community provides them with the supports and opportunities they need along the way. Thus, youth development is also a process in which family and community must actively participate. Youth development is not a highly sophisticated and complicated prescription for fixing those troubled kids. Youth development is about people, programs, institutions and systems that provide all youthtroubled or notwith the supports and opportunities they need to empower themselves. The Center for Youth Development and Policy Research puts a responsibility on family and the community. There used to be a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, when looking into what youth development really consists of, that saying still holds true in this present day and age. When focusing on youth development, family and community really must have a clear understanding of their roles in order to have an impact and influence on youth that will transmit from one generation to the next. This is how I came up with the name of my youth-life coaching and speaking business Generation impartations which is designed to inspire youth; communicate and transmit realistic truths; reveal lies and falsehoods; begin reenculturation; expose, explain, and illustrate new SEE P 33, Mr. Counterculture
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Sunday
9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 worship Service
Jacobs Ladder Ministries 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989.799.6601 www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org Sunday Morning worship - 11:15 a.m.
Be good to yourself
We bake from scratch!
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Bay City
Second Baptist Church Pastor Seth Doyle 1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd. Bay City, MI (989) 893-3937
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 Church of Christ Minister James Sanderson 1325 N. Center Road Saginaw, MI 48638 (989) 790-2707 world outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957 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 Baptist Church Pastor James E. Speed 615 Irving Park Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 753-1713 (989) 755-3133 Email: greaterfreewill@att.net 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 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 Faith Temple CoGiC Elder Charles H. Coleman 2118 Burt Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-3880 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.
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. John Missionary Baptist Church Pastor James E. Hodge 1309 North 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-2188 (989)714-7678 St. Lukes CMe Pastor Charles Braddock 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
Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Resurrection Life Ministries Church Saginaw, MI 48607 Pastor Carolyn L. Wilkins (989) 754-9621 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.9466
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An established Barber Shop is seeking a talented and skilled Barber. Must be licensed, have an outgoing personality, a clientele, and is a team player. We offer affordable booth rent. If you are interested, call 989.753.3475.
The First Self-Made Lady Millionaire was a Black Beauty industry Visionary
Madam CJ walker, who was born to former slaves in 1867 as Sarah Breedlove, found a way to make herself not only a successful beauty industry entrepreneur, but also the first American woman, and the first Black person to become a millionaire. There is no royal flower-strewn path to success, she said. And if there is, I have not found it. For if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard. Madame C.J. Walker
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Prospective or transfer students can check out SVSU by taking a campus tour and meeting with an admissions representative. Call (989) 964-4200 or email admissions@svsu.edu.