The Michigan Banner April 1, 2014 Edition

Volume 11 Number 7
The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
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Leading in Diversity
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
Saginaw MAX System of Care Partners with Local Faith Leaders

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Saginaw - In accordance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) cooperative agreement, Saginaw MAX System of Care has worked diligently to enhance communications and working relationship among the Saginaw County public child-serving systems. Typically these systems are limited to mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare, and education. As a direct result of the System of Care initiative, children and youth between the ages of 6 to 17 and their families were embraced as a unique and essential system whose involvement and voice is necessary to the success of the initiative. Now in its 4th year of a 6-year funding cycle, Saginaw MAX partners have recognized another system whose involvement and voice strengthens our ability Barbara M. Littles, Esquire to serve children and famiFounder and CEO, lies in Saginaw County who Manifested Purpose live with severe emotional and behavioral challenges on a daily basis. The faith community, which consists of churches and faith-based organizations, has responded to a clarion call to partner with Saginaw MAX and systems partners to wrap around families, many in crisis, to improve service delivery and achieve positive outcomes. Barbara Littles, Esquire, founder and CEO of Manifested Purpose, facilitated the initial training session, a 3-day event held in Lansing, MI, November 4, 5, and 6, 2013. Her goal for that event was to have participants create a common bond, identify their complementary strengths, develop an unDr. Gloria Morrow, GM Psychological Services derstanding of the Saginaw MAX mission, goals, and values, and to consider the value of establishing an on-going commitment using their collective voice, resources, and influence to support the transformation process already underway. Spearheaded by Saginaw MAX System of Care, the purpose of this training opportunity was to have our faith-based community engage with our countys public child serving systems including juvenile justice, education, mental health, and child welfare, specifically childrens protective services and foster care. These entities comprise the Saginaw MAX System of Care along with various community organizations that serve families, as well as the families and youth served by these systems. Our goal is to create a strong community network that is supportive and inclusive of all our children and families, especially those who have complex mental health challenges. Dalia Smith, In total 27 pastors and Resource Parent Trainer their wives received training in topics such as the Saginaw MAX System of Care philosophy, values, vision, and goals presented by the Saginaw MAX Administrative Team, an introduction to evidence based practices by Heidi Wale, M.S., L.L.P., an intensive 1-day training in multicultural competence specific to faith-based organizations by Dr. Gloria Morrow, and an introduction to Resource Parent Training, a training in trauma-informed care, by Resource Parent Trainer, Dalia Smith, B.S. In Wardene Talley, Director addition to the training, Saginaw System of Care SEE P 3, Saginaw MAX System of Care Partners with Local Faith Leaders
My Sons Keeper P 4
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America Visits China With 1st Lady Obama P 16
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Honor Child Abuse Prevention Month With Can Council

Saginaw - Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) challenges our community to examine the impact of child abuse and what we CAN do to prevent it. Help the CAN Council further our impact on the Great Lakes Bay Region in April by participating in one of our CAPM activities: April 1: Plant pinwheels at the Saginaw County courthouse or Bay County Department of Human Services. Plant a garden of blue pinwheels, the national symbol of child abuse prevention, along with CAN staff, volunteers and Exchange Club members, April 1, at noon at the Saginaw County courthouse or Bay County Department of Human Services. April 22: Get on the bus! Join fellow CAN Council supporters in Lansing on April 22, for Prevention Awareness & Legislative Education Day. Your presence will lend support as child advocates educate legislators about prevention programming needs across the state. All April: Meet a friend for coffee or visit the credit union at lunch and buy a pinwheel. Area McDonalds Restaurants, credit unions and banks will sell pinwheels for $1 each throughout April. Purchase one and plant it in your office or at home. For the 1,200 children currently living in abusive homes throughout our region, the CAN Council provides strong advocates and dedicated professionals to help end the violence & neglect. CAN also offers supportive education to parents struggling with the day-to-day frustrations of raising children. For more information on any of these activities, contact Suzanne Greenberg at (989) 752-7226. For more information on the impact CAN is making in your community, visit cancouncil.org.
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Michigan Lawmaker Wants Formal Investigation into Ominous Employee Contract Singling out Christians
Rep. Tim Kelly has recently called on the Michigan State Board of Education to reprimand the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan Education Association after an ominous employee contract became public that encourages special rights for people of the non-Christian faith. This is outrageous that we have laws prohibiting this type of discrimination yet the unions think they are above the law and can give preferential treatment to specific groups, said Kelly, R-Saginaw Township. I am calling on state board Tim Kelly president John Austin to reprimand and void this contract along with others State Representative around the state that have such intolerant policies. 94th District The reference is part of an employee contract regarding the promotion of current employees to vacant positions within the school district. The contract states that special consideration should be given to some people including those of the non-Christian faith. According to Michigans Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, a potential employee shall not be discriminated against based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight or marital status. Kelly said the Ferndale contract is in direct violation of current law and the Attorney Generals office should also examine all public school contracts for violations. Its shocking that a publicly funded institution would allow bigotry and intolerance to be enshrined in its formal contract, said Kelly, who served as Gov. John Englers education advisor. What may be even more disturbing is that the passage apparently didnt raise any red flags from anyone within the schools legal counsel, union or administration. Instead of relying on the tired notion that diversity can be achieved solely by hiring folks with different skin tones or religions, it would be refreshing if schools made a point to seek a diversity of thought and opinion. FROM P 1, Saginaw MAX System of Care Partners with Local Faith Leaders participants heard presentations from a panel made up of cross-system service providers and had the opportunity to share information about community resources offered by the faith-based community that system partners could tap into, resources offered by system partners that the faith-based community is able to access, and areas of need that both faith-based and system partners could provide support to one another to overcome. By the end of the third day the faith-based partners had developed a unified vision and an initial action plan. The training ended in an agreement to commit to continue the work started in Lansing. This work included successful completion of an intensive 4-day California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale (CBMCS) Multicultural Competence Training of Trainers. Facilitated by Master Trainer, Dr. Gloria Morrow, the model includes 4 Modules, Multicultural Knowledge, Awareness of Cultural Barriers, and Sensitivity.
April is National Rebuilding Month A Month-long Call to Service During the Entire Month.
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Opinion & Commentar y

M y S o n s K e e p e r
By Ron Busby, Sr. NNPA Columnist I must admit, being a single father of two Black boys isnt easy, especially since my wife passed away 12 years ago. From breaking up fights, to discussing college and career choices, Ive learned that being a good father means more than just being there. Decisions are made, things happen, but despite the inevitable bumps in the road of parenthood, I am always proud to see how my two sons have grown into bright young men. Recently, you have heard lots about President Obamas laudable effort to ensure bright futures for Americas young men of color. We agree it makes sense to use his bully pulpit to highlight the challenges faced by Black and Latino males and to galvanize solution providers around a common work plan. What makes a lot less sense to us is how in the face of dwindling contract awards to Blackowned businesses we are to remain hopeful that equitable opportunity is within the grasp of Black businesses. For sure, there is lots of happy talk in the presidents proposed budget about commitments to SBA loan guarantees, certified development companies (CDCs), small business investment companies (SBICs), millions to infrastructure rehab and surface transportation projects, millions to the Minority Business Development Agency for technical assistance and money for expansion of Promise Zones designed to focus federal resources in targeted areas, both urban and rural. Against the backdrop of these huge outlays across education, healthcare/social services, infrastructure and transportation, lets suppose that the targeted young Black and Latino males successfully scale all the hurdles facing them that they graduate from high school, matriculate to a community college, four-year institution or trade school and set out to pursue their career aspirations. What awaits them? Shrinking federal contract awards to Black and Hispanic-owned businesses seem to preclude any opportunity at supplying their goods/ services to government agencies. Kauffman Foundation researcher Alicia Robb, said in her study of SBA lending that minority borrowers are turning to mainstream lenders less because they have a fear of denial, which is warranted. So, it appears that even commitments of loan guarantees wont be enough to open access to capital. Tuition costs are skyrocketing while lowincome students face cuts in the availability of tuition assistance. Therefore, repayment without improved employment/entrepreneurial prospects will exacerbate the challenge. To compound matters, within minutes of President Obamas announcement, his political opponents cranked up their anti-anythingObama screed and pronounced My Brothers Keeper not only socialist, but racist, as well. While the program is decidedly neither, it may serve to distract from more immediate, short term fixes. Growing businesses need employees. Black (and Brown) businesses, given access to the tools that fuel expansion, are far more likely to extend job opportunities to young minority males. Hence, it makes at least as much sense to expend effort to ensure that federal, state and local contracts are awarded fairly. And, as always, we will contend that healthy, growing, vibrant Black-owned businesses are the best cure for Black unemployment. Among the more hopeful signs of support for My Brothers Keeper is the announcement from The Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). OFN, which represents more than 225 community development financial institutions, will pledge $1 billion to expand financing for organizations and initiatives working to help young minority men. While Opportunity Finance Network CEO Mark Pinsky has yet to define how his organization will allocate dollars raised from network members, we will engage his organization to encourage more business lending rather than program development. There absolutely is room in the national marketplace for a program such as My Brothers Keeper. The challenges faced by young, ethnic minority males are well documented. The futures of these young men and the future well-being of the nation deserve the kind of focused solution-searching described in the blueprint for the effort. In the meantime, Black business owners males and females the daunting task of building and sustaining enterprises without the safety net implicit in My Brothers Keeper. If we, as a nation, continue to fall short of fostering the healthy economic environment that we know is essential to long-term prosperity for all Americans, then the work of My Brothers Keeper shall be in vain. Lets put our actions and dollars where our economic futures are, for James 1:22 (KJV) says, But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Ron Busby, Sr. is president and CEO of U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Courtesy of BPUSA.Com
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President Obama Honors Minority Veterans, Now They Need Better Opportunities at Home
By Ruben Gallego AZ- President Obama presented the Medal of Honor to 24 minority veterans last week whose actions had long gone unrecognized because of their ethnicity. Watching the ceremony, I was reminded of how jarring my own combat experience was, and of the even more discouraging reality that many Latino veterans face when they come home. That ceremony reminded me that while the military teaches each soldier that were of equal value to our unit, we dont receive the same treatment when we leave active duty and become veterans. And as a Latino veteran, I have seen firsthand how the sacrifice of our community too often has gone unnoticed and the needs of Latino veterans have been overlooked. During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, military recruiters turned to our community and we responded in great numbers. The Latino enlistment rate grew dramatically in the early years of the war and, by 2004, Latinos made up 12.1 percent of the U.S. Army. Unfortunately, the eagerness on the part of Latinos to join the military was not always reciprocated by the service branches we joined. A study conducted in 2004 showed that one-fifth of Hispanic enlisted soldiers reported discrimination of some type. And many of the undocumented Latinos who were willing to fight for their adopted country faced deportation when they returned. The fact alone that military service can prompt deportation -- no matter a persons background or status -- is a black eye for our numbers are worse for our youngest veterans, as Latinos who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have an unemployment rate of 10 percent. Latino veterans who are employed consistently earn less than white veterans. For Latino veterans, the median personal income is $31,470. For white veterans, its $35,000. I recognize there are broader economic and social issues that impact these statistics. But to me it demonstrates the same dichotomy that was so clear in the Presidents presentation this week -- Latinos and other minorities who serve are being asked to make the same sacrifice as everyone else, but dont get the same recognition or access to opportunities for their service. Latinos have a proud and distinguished tradition of volunteering to serve and standing out in combat. And I am enormously grateful that President Obama is looking to make sure minority soldiers get the same recognition for their valor that any other soldier would. But if were going to ask minority soldiers to risk their lives in the same way as any other American, we should guarantee they have the same opportunities to succeed when they get home. Ruben Gallego is a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War and a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives. Ruben is running for the U.S. Congress to represent Arizonas seventh congressional district. Follow Ruben Gallego on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ RubenGallego Courtesy of Huffington Post
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nation of immigrants. Military service has always been one of the most effective vehicles for economic advancement in this country. The GI Bill alone stands as one of the most successful education incentives ever created. But when you look at the economic disparity between minority veterans and their white counterparts, its clear that we still have a long way to go. Among the veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, my war, the unemployment rate for minorities is dramatically higher than that of our white counterparts. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 7 percent of the Latino veterans are unemployed, compared to 6.4 percent for white veterans. The
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Nominate Your Hero to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Hall of Champions
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are accepting nominations for its Hall of Champions. The honoree(s) will be inducted during HACUs Annual Conference in October. Here are some questions to consider: Who are your heroes? Who has shaped the landscape of higher education for Hispanics? Who is working towards transforming and expanding opportunities for Hispanic students? HACU inducts individuals to its Hall of Champions based on the nominations of the general public, which are then reviewed by the Executive Committee of HACUs Governing Board. While the four inducted Champions have had different career paths and accomplishments, they all share characteristics which truly define them as Champions of Hispanic Higher Education. Among them are: passion; vision; pioneering spirit; a lifetime commitment to education; and extraordinary contributions to Hispanic higher education success. HACUs Hall of Champions demonstrates the organizations mission of: improving access to and the quality of postsecondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students; and meeting the needs of business, industry and government through the development and sharing of resources, information and expertise. Visit http://www.hacu.net/hacu/ HACUHallofChampions.asp for the nomination and selection guidelines and to submit a nomination for HACUs Hall of Champions. Deadline: 5 p.m. CDT on April 11, 2014
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Calling Encore Entrepreneurs!

Today, the 50+ are working beyond traditional retirement age and choosing to stay active and engaged in the workforce. With years of valuable work experience, maturity, and plenty of energy at their disposal, older workers are increasingly finding financial and personal fulfillment in running their own small businesses. Thats why AARP and the Small Business Administration launched a strategic alliance to provide Americans over the age of 50 with real-world, actionable information they need to start and grow small businesses. SEE P LB 4, Calling Encore Entrepreneurs!
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP)

Opening Doors of Opportunity - Abriendo Puertas de Oportunidad
The Fall 2014 internship application is NOW OPEN

Apply on line at http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Apply_Online.asp
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This is an excerpt of Javier Ramirezs life with Parkinsons. His entire personal story can be read at bit.ly/1dyrCWV
Ending the Silence on Parkinsons

By Javier Ramirez
Fla. - When I first found out that I had Young Onset Parkinsons I didnt have the words to explain it to my family. I told my wife but not my children, parents, or siblings. My initial reaction to the diagnosis was disbelief. I was not even 45-years-old and was enjoying a full life including a busy work schedule, playing soccer with the guys and spending time with my three sonsI was too young and too healthy to have Parkinsons. Denial was a big part of my decision to keep it a secret. However, I also didnt feel educated enough about Parkinsons to explain it to my family. To me Parkinsons disease was like waking up in foreign country without the slightest idea of how I got there. I didnt know how to speak Parkinsons, how to find my way, or what was in store for me or my family. Culture Shock Im originally from Venezuela and spent much of my childhood there and in Colombia. Growing up in the Hispanic community, Parkinsons disease just wasnt part of my vocabulary. Even my vague recollections of hearing the word Parkinsons painted it as a disease of the Western worlda reality far removed from our community. As a boy, I remember watching my grandfathers hands shake, like mine sometimes do nowa tell tale sign of potential Parkinsons. I remember the clatter of his coffee cup against the saucer, each morning like an alarm clock invading my How is Parkinsons Disease Diagnosed?
Diagnosis can be difficult because there is no standard test for PD other than clinical examination.
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sleep. But his shakes were dismissed as old age; he never saw a doctor. Learning to speak Parkinsons This memory stood out to me as I began searching for answers in the months after I was diagnosed. Parkinsons can be a lonely place no matter what your background, as lack of awareness is rampant. But coming from a culture in which even acknowledging the disease is rare made accepting it even harder. Even so, I had never been the type of person that backs down in face of a challenge. When I moved to Montreal, Canada at 14 years-old, I was the first of my siblings to learn to speak Englishpurely because of my attitude. Whereas my sister was shy, I spoke to people wherever I went. I turned my culture shock into an opportunity to learn, rather than a burden that would hold me back. I realized I had to do the same with
The disease should be diagnosed by a neurologist or a movement disorder specialist. While there have been considerable advances in treatment and care,
Parkinsons. So, I began reading, researching, talking to people. Support groups and events like NPFs Young Onset Conferences proved the most valuable learning experiences for me and my wife. The conferences helped us sift through a sea of information and get answers from experts. But most importantly, they created an outlet to build personal relationships and learn from people with similar frustrations and struggleswho never order soup at restaurants, and pray for the day that Velcro shirts are in fashion! Owning your passions Through these relationships and the support of my ever-present wife I came to realize that Parkinsons is just one of the many challenges that life throws at you. It may limit my bicycle kicks but it will never limit my passion. On Sunday mornings, I still play soccer with the same guys Ive played with for 20 years. I still coach my sons teams. Chess is still my favorite mind game. I still have a demanding career and travel the world. But I come home earlier I recognize the value of every moment I spend with my family. I pursue my interests, while accepting my limitations. And I am more humble when it comes to the limitations of others. I have learned to have patience with myself. And most importantly to ask for help when I need it. For Javiers life story and additional information concerning Parkinsons disease visit bit.ly/1dyrCWV
the cause is still unknown. Scientists now believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors cause PD.
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FROM P LB 2, Calling encore Entrepreneurs! * Do you have an idea that no one can talk you out of? * Do you have a passion you want to follow? * Have you always wanted to be your own boss? * Has your work experience given you the expertise to launch your own business? * Are you nearing retirement, but dont know what youll do with all that free time? If you answered YES to any of these questions you should attend one of the four Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month presentations scheduled this April. Space is limited, and registration is required so please register today! For more information about the SBA/AARP alliance, visit http://www.sba.gov/content/50entrepreneurs or call 1 877-9268300 and specify which location you wish to attend.
If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, dont delay call 911. For more information on child abuse and how you can help break the cycle, call CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region at (989) 752-7226.
*All calls to this Michigan Department of Human Services hotline are kept confidential.
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Certified Sales Consultant Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln, Inc. 4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48603 Phone: (989) 792-1700 Mobile: (989) 274-9563 Fax: (989)792-0599 Tsandoval00@yahoo.com
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Flint - The U.S. economy is slowly recovering from the deep recession that occurred in 2008. Michigan got hit especially hard, with the unemployment rate spiking to over 14% in 2009. With the national economy slowly recovering and the Christopher Douglas auto companies profitable Guest Columnist again, people naturally wonder what this all means for the Michigan economy. How quickly will the Michigan economy recover to its pre-recession level? How quickly will the unemployment rate fall? The short answer is that the Michigan economy will mirror the national economy, at least in the short and medium term. The unemployment rate in Michigan will average a percentage point or two higher than the national unemployment rate. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics collects unemployment data for Michigan going back to 1976, which makes it straightforward to compare it with the national unemployment rate. Between 1976 and 2013, Michigans unemployment rate averaged 1.8 percentage points higher than the national average. During this time period, Michigans unemployment rate averaged 8.3% while the national unemployment rate averaged 6.5%. The main reason why the Michigan unemployment rate has remained above the national average is that the Big 3 auto companies have lost a tremendous amount of market share over this time. According to data from Wards Auto, sales of General Motors vehicles represented approximately 47% of total auto sales in 1976, but only 18% of sales 2013. Sales of Ford vehicles represented 25% of total auto sales in 1976, but only 16% of sales in 2013. Sales of Chrysler vehicles represented 14% of total auto sales in 1976, but only 11% of sales in 2013. Thus, General Motors by itself had a larger market share in 1976 than the combined market shares of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler in 2013! One percentage point of market share represents the sale of approximately 160,000 vehicles per year, so combined loss of 41 points of market share between 1976 and 2013 by the Big 3 represents a loss of sales of over 6.5 million vehicles per year. The reason for the decline of the Big 3 is simply they produced vehicles that had severe quality problems. Fed up, consumers switched to higher quality vehicles produced by competitors when these competitors entered the U.S. auto market during this time period. Although it is a favorite scapegoat, unfair foreign trade is not to blame for the decline. The decline of these Michigan based companies has translated into a higher long term unemployment rate compared to the national average. In fact, the only time this situation reversed itself was during the mid-to-late 1990s. Record low gas prices resulted in the emergence of the expensive, gasguzzling sports utility vehicle (SUV). Since the Japanese were slow on arriving to the SUV party, the SUV craze spelled record sales and profits for the Big 3. The result was that between 19942001, the unemployment rate in Michigan was actually 0.4 percentage points lower than the national average. This is the only time this has happened since 1976! Of course, gas prices began rising in 2002, which made driving a SUV much less enticing, and the Big 3 struggled to find a new market niche. Between 2002 and 2008, the Michigan unemployment rate reverted to closer to its historical average. Between these years, Michigans unemployment rate was 1.6 percentage points above the national average. Despite the long term decline in the Big 3, manufacturing remains a much more important component of the Michigan economy than the national economy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, manufacturing makes up about 16% of the Michigan economy, but only 11% of the national economy. In particular, durable goods manufacturing (the manufacturing of automobiles, appliances, and furniture) make up about 12% of Michigans economy, but only 6% of the national economy. In fact, the manufacturing of autos and auto parts represents 6%
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of Michigans economy, but less than 1% of the national economy.Despite the decline of the Big 3, manufacturing and in particular auto manufacturing remains a crucial part of the Michigan economy. The importance of durable goods manufacturing on Michigans economy explains why recessions hit Michigan harder than other states. Automobiles and durable goods are the first thing consumers cut back on when the economy slows. In the most recent recession, the national unemployment rate peaked at 10%, while the Michigan unemployment rate peaked at over 14%. The most recent severe recession prior to 2008 occurred in the early 1980s. At that time, the national unemployment rate peaked at just under 11%, while the Michigan unemployment rate peaked at close to 17%. The other sectors of the Michigan economy are similar to the national economy. The service sector comprises about 70% of both the U.S. and Michigan economies. Agriculture is less than 1% of both. Given this information, we can make a general forecast of the Michigan economy for the short and medium term. The Michigan economy will mirror the trajectory of the national economy. The unemployment rate in Michigan will be a percentage point or two higher than the national unemployment rate. December of 2013 is the most recent data available. At that time, the national unemployment rate was 6.7% while the Michigan unemployment rate was 8.4%. This 1.7 percentage point difference is right in line with the historical pattern. Any event that causes a national recession will cause the Michigan unemployment rate to peak at 3 to 4 percentage points above the national unemployment rate. I do not foresee record low gas prices on the horizon that would result in a second round of the SUV craze and subsequent fall of the Michigan unemployment rate to below the national unemployment rate. But, we can always hope! Dr. Douglas is an Associate Professor and Department Chair at the University of MichiganFlint since 2006. He has published his research SEE P 10, What to Expect...
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ChemicoMays Lands Fifth Consecutive General Motors Supplier of the Year Award
Southfield - For the fifth consecutive year, General Motors has selected ChemicoMays, LLC a Southfield, MI based chemical management firm as one of the Detroit automakers top suppliers. The 22nd annual award ceremony was held recently at the newly completed COBO Convention Center, bringing together supplier representatives, GM executives and senior management to celebrate the top performers from the General Motors supply chain. We are incredibly honored to be recognized by General Motors for the fifth year in a row, said Leon C. Richardson, President and CEO of ChemicoMays. Our mission as a company is simple to add value to our customers supply chain, add value to the lives of our employees, and add value to the community as a whole. It is our commitment to achieving this mission that enables ChemicoMays to win such prestigious awards year after year. I am so proud of the work of the Chemico team in achieving this recognition, and am thrilled to have the opportunity to supply General Motors with our best-in-class products and services. FROM P 9, What to Expect ... in numerous outlets including the Journal of Applied Econometrics, the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money, Energy Economic, the Oxford Review of Economic Policy, the Journal of Economics, and Economics Letters. consecutive win in an increasingly competitive pool is a testament to its continued growth and commitment to world-class customer service. Our suppliers play an important role in helping GM deliver compelling vehicles to our customers, said Grace Lieblein, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. Supplier of the Year winners have outstanding track records for consistently meeting our business needs while also supporting our cultural priorities. General Motors Supplier of the Year award winners are recognized for having delivered innovative technology, superior quality, timely crisis management and competitive, total-enterprise cost solutions. Recipients are chosen by a global team comprised of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and logistics executives. ChemicoMays past and current customers include General Motors, Fiat-Chrysler, Ford, Eaton, Toyota, Boeing, Amgen, Delphi and Honeywell. For more information, visit www.chemicomays.com.
L-R - Sherri Hickock -Executive Director of Supplier Quality GM, Paul Sinko Executive Vice President ChemicoMays, Leon Richardson President and CEO ChemicoMays, Dave Drouillard - Purchasing Executive Director GM Of close to 20,000 suppliers worldwide, General Motors selected just 68 suppliers globally to receive the award. Down from the 83 it selected last year, the automaker recognized less than one percent of the total supplier pool, as 2014 Suppliers of the Year. An even smaller percentage of diverse-owned suppliers were selected to receive the prestigious award. As a minority-owned, domestic supplier, Chemicos fifth
Deadline To File Taxes is April 15

As you already know, April 15, is the annual deadline to file for personal taxes in the United States. If you file after this date, you are subject to interest and penalties. For more details, visit www.IRS. gov. Dont forget to mark your calendar!
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SBA Honors Nations Top Small Businesses

Washington - From architecture to bakeries, to consulting firms and woodworking - these are just a few of the businesses that will be recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration this year in Washington, D.C., May 15-16. Small Business Person of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam will gather in Washington during National Small Business Week where one of them will be selected as the 2014 National Small Business Person of the Year. While in Washington the winners will have opportunities to meet with top SBA officials and national business leaders. The winners were recently notified by SBA Assistant Administrator Fred Baldassaro who stated, Your hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to your community have helped you succeed. The SBA is pleased to recognize your achievements and your role in driving our nations economic growth. Each year since 1963, the president has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small Business Week. SBA recognizes outstanding small business owners for their personal successes and contributions to our nation. The Michigan Firm recognized is Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc. of Jackson, MI, Michael O. Nevins, CEO.
Five Keys to Understanding Financial Statements

The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer a financial tools workshop at Delta College. Know Your Numbers is a state wide program, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, designed to help the non-financial business owner/manager understand financial statements to achieve Fiscal Fitness, and improve the ability to access the capital businesses need for growth. The five key topics include: 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 lender on your side Recently I attended a seminar called Know Your Numbers that was held by our local SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region. 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 - SPACE, Inc. The Know Your Numbers workshop will be held at Delta College, H Wing, 1961 Delta Road, University Center on Wednesday, April 9, with networking and continental breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and workshop 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for $25 per participant (Fifth Third customers may attend at no-cost). Pre-registration is required online at www.SBDCMichigan.org (search topic is Finance and Accounting or call 989. 686.9597 for more information. By being curious and listening to our customers, Fifth Third bankers are able to deliver better ideas and better solutions to meet our customer needs, said Dave Shooltz, Market President for Fifth Third Bank in the Great Lakes Bay Region. We are proud to partner with the Michigan SBDC to help make Know Your Numbers available to business owners across the State to help them achieve their goals.
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ABC Hit Show Shark Tank Will Hold Open Casting at the 2014 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo
New York- Join the Small Business Revolution as BLACK ENTERPRISE holds its 2014 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide Insurance on Wednesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 17, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, with a powerhouse line-up of some of the nations most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs. The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo, which annually brings together hundreds of the countrys leading entrepreneurs and corporate executives, is designed to provide attendees with the newest and most innovative strategies from todays top business minds and provide high-powered networking opportunities critical to their efforts to take their businesses to the next level, from successful launch to growth and profitability. The producers of the ABC reality series Shark Tank will be holding opening casting during the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo in their search to discover the next successful enterprise. Entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators will have a shot at pitching their ideas for a coveted spot on the show. Shark Tank is looking for entrepreneurs who can pitch their breakthrough business concepts, products, properties and services to moguls in hopes of landing investment funds. If selected, five self-made, brilliant but tough investors (the Sharks) could be willing to part with their own hard-earned cash to give budding entrepreneurs the seed money they need to jumpstart their ventures. During the Shark Tank audition, you will be given the opportunity to do a 1-minute pitch of your business/product/idea to a member of the Casting Team -- just like you would as if you were on the show. Come prepared to wow and dazzle the judges. Only the first 500 applicants are guaranteed to be seen so arrive early to secure your numbered wristband. To apply at the Open Call you must have a completed Application Packet. The application can be downloaded at http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/ applications and bring it with you to the Open Call. It is imperative that you complete your Application prior to the Open Call. This years Entrepreneurs Conference boasts high-powered speakers, including entertainment media mogul Bishop T.D. Jakes, CEO of TDJ Enterprises and Valerie Daniels Carter, president and CEO of V&J Holding, one of the largest women- and African American-owned restaurant franchise operators in the US. The Small Business Success Bootcamp offers practical advice on how to grow your business and take it to the next level. Plus, the Black Enterprise Elevator Pitch Competition will award $10,000 for the best new business idea and the Teenpreneur program will teach business fundamentals to youths, ages 13-17. For updates, follow BLACK ENTERPRISE Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo page on Facebook and search the #BEEC2014 hash tag on Twitter.
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D u s t O f f Yo u r F i n a n c i a l P l a n
By Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist April is National Financial Literacy Monththe perfect time to spring into action when it comes to planning your financial future. If you already have a plan, this is a great opportunity to take another look at it and make sure youre still on track to reach your financial goals. According to a 2013 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, the past few years have seen a sharp decline in Americans confidence about their retirement savings. Only 13 percent of workers feel very confident about having enough for a comfortable retirement and 28 percent are not at all confident. More than half of workers have less than $25,000 in total savings and investments. Twenty-eight percent of workers have saved less than $1,000. If you havent begun saving for retirement, now is a good time to startno matter what your age. If retirement is near, youll want to jump into the fast lane right away. If youre younger and retirement seems a lifetime away, its still in your best interest to begin saving now. Heres how much the magic of compound interest will work to your advantage. For example, a 25-year old who begins saving $100 a month and earns a modest 5 percent interest will have more than $150,000 at age 65. Save $200 a month and youre looking at more than $300,000. Experts agree that saving when youre young will make a world of difference when the time comes to draw on your retirement savings. A great way to start figuring out how much you will need for retirement is to use Social Securitys online Retirement Estimator, which offers an instant and personalized estimate of your future Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings record. Try it at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. Get started on planning your future right now at www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at vonda. vantil@ssa.gov
Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance Names New President & CEO
The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Matthew Felan as its next President & CEO effective March 24. Felan replaces Terry Moore who served as President & CEO of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance from March 2011 through December 2013. We are excited that Matthew Felan will be directing our efforts at the Great Lakes Bay Regional Matthew Felan Alliance, said David Dunn, Chairman of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance Board of Directors. We were fortunate to have such phenomenal leadership starting with John Lore and then Terry Moore. Matt brings a wide range of experience and collaborative leadership to the organization where he will guide our initiatives that will improve the economic vitality and quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Matthew Felan is joining the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance after serving as the Director of the McLaren Bay Medical Foundation in Bay City. Prior to that, Felan was the Chief Development Officer at Special Olympics Michigan based on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. Felan is a native of the Great Lakes Bay Region. Before moving back to the area, Felan spent extensive time in Richmond, Virginia where he worked on countless presidential, gubernatorial and congressional campaigns. Felan is a graduate of Michigan State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.
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Attorneys The Law Offices of Alan A. Crawford PLLC Alan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law 615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226 803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602 313.559.7881 313.556.2487 (Fax) www.acrawfordlaw.com Michael L. Oakes, Attorney At Law 2811 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 1-888-886-5711 www.oakeslawgroup.com Authors W. James Richardson 1356 Woodside Street Saginaw, MI 48601 988-753-0233 www.wjamesrichardson.com Auto Labadie Olds 711 S. Euclid Bay City, MI 48706 Terry Reed Sales Professional 989-667-2000 Ext. 341 Direct 989-460-0341 Fax 989-667-0103 E-mail terry.reed@labadieauto.com Website www.labadieauto.com McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc. 5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 Leon V. Washington Sales & Leasing Professional 989-790-5155 Leonwa1@yahoo.com Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln 4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48603 Parys Liddell Sales Consultant-Lincoln Certified Representative 989.792.2453 Auto Detail Morningstar Auto Detail Shop 306 East Remington Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-482-6505 www.MorningStarDetail.com Bakeries Lighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099 Sweet Creations Owner Anesha Stanley Address: 116 N. Michigan Avenue Phone: 989-797-6727 www.sweetcreationsmi.com Banquet Facilities Rowan - West Facility 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 48602 989-753-3475
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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 48601 989-752-5540 TBFGRAPHICS.COM TBFDIGITAL.COM Heating and Cooling HORIZON Azola Williams 989-755-8650 Business 989-233-3295 Cell
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Washington - The First Lady recently traveled to China from March 19, to March 26, 2014. She visited Beijing from March 20, to March 23, Xian on March 24, and Chengdu
The First Ladys Trip to China with a Focus on the Power and Importance of Education
from March 25, to March 26. During her trip, she invited students and classrooms across the U.S. to follow her trip through a daily travel blog, complete with videos and photos, and answering questions from kids across America. Below are photos of the First Ladys trip shared with America via Twitter.
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A copy of the First Ladys remarks to students at Peking University.
The First Lady thanked staff & their families at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
The First Lady & Madam Peng stop by a robotics class in Beijing.
Mrs. Obama met up with middle school students from Chicago to watch a traditional Chinese performance.
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By Alyssa Stewart The Michigan Banner Media Intern A new student loan repayment program has been established by President Obamas administration to provide student loan payment relief. According to Whitehouse. gov, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act will offer students who obtain student loans alternate ways to repay their
Financial Relief for College Students and Recent Graduates

dept. The act was developed with the middle class in mind, and will expand the income based payment plan for more than 1.2 billion students. In order to find out how the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act has affected the lives of the students in the Great Lakes Bay Region, I recently interviewed a recent masters degree graduate from Davenport University. Q. Was it easy to become a participant and to receive the student funding in the program? A. Yes Q. Did you apply in person at Davenport University, or were you able to apply online? A. No, actually I went online to www.studentloanreliefgroup.com Q. How has the program helped your loan repayment debt? A. Well, it actually dropped my loan balance from $70,000 to $20,000. It also helped tremendously because instead of paying $550 every month for 30 years, I now only have to pay $80 a month for 20 years. So, it is still a long time, but the payments are more manageable; Im actually a participant in the Pay as You Earn program, which might be why it dropped so much. The description of the relief that the recent GLBR graduate has received as a participant of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act is definitely a positive incentive to investigate if you have student loan debt.
Time is Running OUT! Deadline for the NBNA Scholarship Program for Black Nurses is near
The NBNA Scholarship Program offers scholarships each year to students pursuing a career in nursing. The scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Applicants need to be active in student nursing activities as well as African-American activities in the community. For more details visit https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/black-nurses-scholarship#
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CMU Names May Commencement Speakers

Mount Pleasant - A distinguished Central Michigan University emeritus professor and dean, the president of White IEQ Consulting, a talented opera singer and Broadway actress, and a vice president of Microsoft Corp. will share their insights with CMUs spring graduates May 9 and 10. Keynote speakers planned for the four commencement ceremonies are: Robert E. Kohrman, CMU emeritus professor and dean; John Fikany, vice president, Microsoft Corp.s U.S. Enterprise and Partner Group for the Central Region; Teri Dale Hansen, opera singer and actress; and W. Curtis White, chief technology consultant and president, White IEQ Consulting. The doctoral ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, May 9, in Warriner Halls Plachta Auditorium. During this ceremony, CMU emeritus professor and dean of the College of Science and Technology Robert E. Kohrman will speak to the graduates. Kohrman has spent his life evolving the sciences through research and numerous funded grants in areas such as organic photochemistry and chemistry of flavonoids. He has been a member of numerous professional organizations and demonstrated his leadership on the Clarke Historical Library Board of Governors while also providing research for library exhibits such as Drilling for Brine. Kohrman will receive a Doctor of Science honorary degree. The three undergraduate/graduate ceremonies will take place Saturday, May 10, in the CMU Events Centers McGuirk Arena. At the 9 a.m. undergraduate/graduate ceremony, John Fikany, vice president of Microsoft Corp.s U.S. Enterprise and Partner Group for the Central Region, will address the audience. During his 10 years with Microsoft, Fikany has served in a variety of senior leadership roles and has developed and led multiple businesses. His role as vice president of U.S. commercial sector industries group included manufacturing, financial services, health care, retail and distribution. He is an active member of the Detroit Economic Club, Focus: HOPE, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan. Fikany will receive a
Doctor of Commercial Science honorary degree. During the 1 p.m. ceremony, American opera singer and actress Teri Dale Hansen will address the graduates. Hansen, a 1987 CMU alumna, has received international recognition for her crossover abilities as a singing actress. She has sung leading roles with the Houston Grand Opera, Theatre in Pfalsbau, Glimmerglass Opera, Theatre des Westens, Orlando Opera, Salle Esse, Florida Grand Opera and the Opera De Toulon. Hansen has received international recognition for her abilities as an opera singer and Broadway actress and is a Kennedy Center Irene Ryan Award nominee as a leading actor for her performance in Bertolt Brechts The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Hansen will receive a Doctor of Fine Arts honorary degree. W. Curtis White, chief technology consultant and president of White IEQ Consulting, will speak at the 5:30 p.m. ceremony. White has been involved in the research, development, registration and commercialization of antimicrobial
agents since 1962. He has served as a teacher as well as working at The Dow Chemical Co., F. Jos Lamb, Dow Corning and Aegis. From 1991 to its sale in 2010, he was the founder, co-owner, CEO, chairman of the board, and director of research and development for Aegis Environmental Management. White will receive a Doctor of Commercial Science honorary degree. CMU will make additional tickets available to graduates for all three ceremonies Saturday, May 10. In the past, up to six tickets were given to the graduates. That number will increase to eight this spring five for seating in McGuirk Arena and three for the Simulcast Room. The Simulcast Room will be located in the Student Activity Centers Large Sports Forum. It will be equipped with comfortable seating, along with two 18 x 20 screens and two 9 x 12 screens for viewing the ceremony. For additional information visit www.cmich.edu.
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Since 2009, Sonya has been a member of the team at Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln, located at 4201 Bay Road, in Saginaw. The youngest of 10, she is married, and passionate about family, meeting new people, cooking, and being creative. The Guaranteed Financing Champion can be contacted at 989.792.1700, ext. 135, email sterry@saginawvalleyflm.com, or you can stop in for a visit, and drive away Happy! She has a wide variety of cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers available with financing options for everyone!
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U-M Scholar Visits SVSU to Share Public Diplomacy from Jazz to Hip- Hop
A leading scholar on international relations during and after the Cold War will give a lecture at Saginaw Valley State University. Professor Penny Von Eschen Penny Von Eschen will present Public Diplomacy from Jazz to Hip- Hop Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in SVSUs Curtiss Hall banquet rooms. A professor of history and American culture at the University of Michigan, Von Eschen has authored two books, Race against Empire: Black Americans and Anticolonialism, 19371957, and Satchmo Blows up the World: Jazz Ambassadors Play the Cold War. The latter volume describes how from 1956 through the late 1970s, the United States dispatched its finest jazz musicians to the far corners of the earth, from Iraq to India, from the Congo to the Soviet Union, in order to win the hearts and minds of the Third World and to counter perceptions of American racism. Von Eschen is currently writing her third book, Cold War Nostalgia: The Wages of Memory in the post-1989 World. A frequent guest on National Public Radio speaking on cultural diplomacy, her awards and fellowships include The Dave Brubeck Institute 2008 Award for Distinguished Achievement, and a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, 2007-2008. Her talk is sponsored by the Barstow Humanities Seminar and the SVSU College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences; it is free of charge and open to the public. For more information contact John Baesler, SVSU assistant professor of history, at 989-964-4381 or jbaesler@svsu.edu.
D o n o r s C h o o s e . We M a t c h .
By Nicole Anderson Executive Director of Philanthropy, AT&T TX - What are some of the favorite projects you remember from school? Learning about literary characters in classic novels? An art piece you created? A science experiment you did? These can be memories and experiences that take a student from just learning to believing they can be the next prize winning author, world-renown painter, or inventor of the 21st century. Many schools across the country are struggling to provide these opportunities because teachers dont have the materials and tools available to them due to limited resources. I am excited that starting this week, AT&T is collaborating with DonorsChoose to help make these resources available to teachers and students. Teachers can post classroom projects for which they need funding on DonorsChoose, an online platform that makes it easy to help classrooms in need, and then spread the word so others can help. Its kind of like a wedding or baby registry just with less monogramming! As soon as a project is funded, the books, art supplies, field trips, technology, and other resources needed to create new, engaging learning experiences are shipped directly to the school. Donors then receive updates, photos, and thank you letters from the classroom showing how the materials were used. A teacher at a high school in urban Michigan was able to get her request for a library of young adult novels funded on DonorsChoose, allowing her to foster an excitement for reading among her students! For the next few weeks, as part of AT&Ts commitment to education through AT&T Aspire, we are running a $250,000 matching campaign for classroom projects under $2,000 at our highest need schools. So, if a high school biology teacher in Kansas City, Missouri, creates a $1,000 project requesting microscopes, once the project receives $500 in funding, AT&T will match the remaining $500 to complete the project. Pretty cool and easy! So, please join me in helping to support teachers and children today who knows which child will be the next award-winning composer, famous modern architect or CEO of AT&T. Visit DonorsChoose.Org and browse projects that AT&T is supporting and choose one that you are most passionate about! Every dollar counts towards making the spring 2014 semester the best yet for classrooms far and wide.
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Sabrina Beeman-Jackson Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director
NHSAs Annual National Head Start Conference is the nations largest gathering of Head Start and Early Head Start professionals. More than 2,500 directors, administrators, managers, teachers, supervisors, parents and policy council members, from hundreds of programs and from every state are Driven to Make a Difference and will attend in 2014, in Long Beach, CA. The NHSA Vision All children should reach their full potential, Every child can succeed, We can impact the success of at-risk children, and Quality early education fundamentally transforms children and families To lead - To be the untiring voice that will not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served with the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community. To advocate - To work diligently for policy and institutional changes that ensure all vulnerable children and families have what they need to succeed. NHSA Mission Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. The National Head Start Association is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children,
200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees in the United States. Since 1974, NHSA has worked diligently for policy changes that ensure all at-risk children have access to the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community. NHSA offers an impressive portfolio of professional development services and programs for the entire early childhood community. These include the annual National Head Start Conference, the largest national event devoted to the Early Head Start and Head Start community, and the National Parent Conference, the only national event devoted to parents and families. NHSA has several donation opportunities for supporting NHSA. Dollar Per Child Donate $1 per child enrolled in your program to help fund NHSA advocacy efforts.
Scholarships and Awards The National Head Start Associations Scholarships & Awards Program is open to individual, program and affiliate members of NHSA in good standing. Ron Herndon Scholarship The Ron Herndon Scholarship celebrates Head Start parents who, through their own efforts to mobilize other parents and community members, have affected real change in their Head Start programs and communities. Disaster Relief The Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist NHSA member Head Start and Early Head Start programs and their staff and families who become victims of natural disasters. General Fund Donations to the General Fund are used to support the programs and services of NHSA. Source: www.nhsa.org
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Opening Session Keynote Speaker: Nirvan Mullick, Caines Arcade Closing Session Keynote Speaker: LeVar Burton!
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Quality of Life Support Ministry Hosts a Health Care Presentation The Quality of Life Support Ministry of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Rodrick A. Smith, located at 721 Johnson Street, in Saginaw, will host a health care presentation. The presentation will be given by the Representatives from ComForcare Home Care Agency on April 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and will give an overview of the services the agency provides for in-home health care including: Activities of daily living How they work with a team of health care providers assisting individuals who require long term assistance i.e. stroke, dementia and other debilitating conditions, and much more. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. For additional information call 989.777.4861.
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High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke in the United States. 67 million American adults have high blood pressurethats 1 in 3 U.S. adults. High blood pressure caused or contributed to the deaths of more than 348,000 Americans in 2009thats nearly 1,000 deaths per day. Only about half of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control. High blood pressure costs the nation an estimated $51 billion each year. When your blood pressure is high: o You are 4 times more likely to die from a stroke. o You are 3 times more likely to die from heart disease.
Make Blood Pressure Control Your Goal

If you have high blood pressure, take steps to lower it and make control your goal. Check your blood pressure regularlyat home, at a doctors office, or at a pharmacy. Eat a healthy diet with more fresh fruits, vegetables, potassium, and whole grains and less sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat. In particular, eating foods high in sodium can raise your blood pressure and your risk for hypertension. Get active to help maintain a healthy weight. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week. Limit alcohol to no more than 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men. Quit smokingor dont start. Get help from 1-800-QUIT-NOW or Smokefree.gov. Source: www.cdc.gov
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SAGINAW INCREDIBLE YEARS

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

Va. On March 25 was the 26th Annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a one-day wake-up call asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Americans were urged to take the risk test, share it, and start living a healthy and active lifestyle. One way to do this is by joining one of the Associations Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes events nationwide. For every Diabetes Risk Test taken, Boars Head Brand - a leading provider of premium delicatessen products - will donate $5 to the American Diabetes Association starting March 25 through April 25, 2014, up to $50,000. Although Alert Day is a one-day event, the Diabetes Risk Test is available year-round. The Diabetes Risk Test requires users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risk factors for diabetes. Their results are reported as a numerical score indicating low or high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Those at higher risk are encouraged to speak with their health care provider to learn more about ways to help reduce their risk or delay onset of the disease. The more people who take this first step in knowing their risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the closer we will become to stopping this serious disease that has reached epidemic proportions, said Marjorie Cypress, PhD, CNP, CDE, President, Health Care & Education, American Diabetes Association. The time to act is now Take It. Share It. Step Out. Take one quick minute to take the risk test today, make sure you share it with your loved ones and get started getting active by getting involved in your local Step Out event. Eating healthy and living an active lifestyle are key in preventing and/or delaying type 2 diabetes. The latest diabetes statistics show that one in three American adults are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Another 79 million American adults have prediabetes, which means that their blood glucose (sugar) is higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Whats more, out of the nearly 26 million Americans with diabetes, one quarter of them, or about seven million, do not realize they have the disease. Recent estimates project that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless we take steps to Stop Diabetes. You can get your free Diabetes Risk Test (English or Spanish), as well as information about diabetes and joining a Step Out event by visiting Facebook, diabetes.org/risktest or by calling 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Walgreens is supporting the American Diabetes Association Alert Day efforts and you can ask your local Walgreens pharmacist for a copy of
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the Diabetes Risk Test Diabetes Awareness and Prevention The primary risk factors for type 2 diabetes are being overweight, sedentary, over the age of 45 and having a family history of diabetes. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are at an increased risk, as are women who have had gestational diabetes or had babies weighing more than nine pounds at birth. Diabetes symptoms can include frequent urination, blurred vision and excessive thirst. However, these overt warning signs may not become manifest for many years. As a result, for many, diagnosis may come seven to 10 years after the actual onset of the disease. Closing the diagnosis gap is critical to successful treatment and delaying or preventing some of its complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death. Studies have shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by losing just 7 percent of body weight (such as 15 pounds if you weigh 200) through regular physical activity (30 minutes a day, five days a week) and healthy eating. For more information contact your health care provider, call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org.
FUNdraising Good Times

Part one of a two part series
Campaign Packaging
By Mel and Pearl Shaw Do you need to raise money for your nonprofit? If you answer yes, you are in good company. Fundraising is critical for most nonprofits and it takes time to build relationships that generate the revenue needed to operate. Organizing your fundraising into a campaign with specific financial goals and timelines is one way to focus on revenue and invite others to join you in fundraising. The most common campaign is the annual campaign. This is a campaign to raise funds for annual programs and operations. Funding may come from foundation or corporate grants, individuals and families, events, and/or government sources. Gifts may be large or small. Another type of campaign is the capital campaign. This is a campaign to raise funds for assets such as buildings, equipment, furnishings or an endowment. The financial goal is typically such that it cannot be paid for with an increase in annual funds. It is a milestone occurrence within the life of the nonprofit that requires major investment. A major gifts campaign refers to a campaign to raise funds through large gifts. Unlike the other campaigns, funds may be used for multiple purposes as the name refers to the types of gifts a nonprofit seeks to secure. A comprehensive campaign is a campaign that coordinates multiple campaigns into one. A major benefit of conducting a comprehensive campaign is that it focuses an organizations energies into one campaign with multiple goals and revenue sources. It reduces confusion SEE P 30, Campaign Pack
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Praise Connections and Life

Far Reaching Ministries (FRM), founded in 1998, is an evangelical Christian missionary and humanitarian 501(c) (3) organization. Among the programs of the organization is the Chaplaincy Corps. where after graduation, the chaplains are immediately commissioned and sent to minister at the front lines. The weapon of warfare a chaplain takes with him is the Word of God and direction of the Holy Spirit. Wes thinks of them as Davids elite mighty men of valormen who count their lives only worth living to glorify Christ and fulfill His Great Commission. The lives of those in South Sudan, or unfortunately known today as the Killing Fields is described below in the excerpt by Wes Bentley, Founder and CEO of Far Reaching Ministries. Saginaw Valley Community Church has had the opportunity to support the many ministries of Far Reaching Ministries, and has had the opportunity to meet the dedicated Founder and his wife, Vicki, when they have visited the United States, and the pastors of Saginaw Valley Community Church have served in Africa. Ongoing funding and support is provided by individuals, churches, businesses and private foundations. To find additional information about FRM, and to read the article in its entirety visit www.frmusa.org.
The Killing Fields South Sudan

By Wes Bentley Founder & CEO Far Reaching Ministries I once visited the former Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in a single day by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. From the archeological remains, you can see how the people once lived, laughed and played. What remains in the aftermath of the volcanic destruction is the haunting silence of a place that, in an instant, became devoid of life. It was the same with the siege of Masada, Israel, where an entire group of Jews passed into history in 73-74 AD. I did not think that I would ever witness, firsthand, this level of total destruction in my lifetime; but the city of Bor, South Sudan, a place with families who had hopes, dreams and loved ones, was utterly annihilated. Over the last two months, reports of death and destruction have flooded in from South Sudan. The magnitude of innocent civilians that were massacred is almost indescribable. Beginning in mid-December, the White Army, named for their practice of smearing light-colored ash from burnt cow dung on their bodies, and known for their deep demonic traditions in witchcraft, executed a murderous rampage on innocent civilians, including women, children, men and clergy, with a callous and ruthless disregard for human life. Women, as old as in their sixties, begged to be killed rather than be raped. No mercy was shown: they were raped and then murdered. The rampage didnt stop there. Knowing that there would be little to no resistance, and to cause further collateral damage, the rebels entered local hospitals and shot all the sick in their beds. Pastors of the Anglican Church were forced at gunpoint to lay down on their backs. The rebels pulled back their collars and slit their throats. A few have survived to give account of these atrocities. After the coup dtat, when the government forces recaptured the city of Bor following several bloody battles, the stench from the dead was so overpowering that the military had to camp outside the city. In one night alone, I received 37 phone calls on the rapidly deteriorating situation in South Sudan. I spoke directly with a top general who requested that more chaplains be quickly deployed to the front lines. After dispatching additional chaplains, I began making immediate preparations to fly to South Sudan. A group of chaplains traveling with a military convoy were deployed to Bor. About 70 kilometers outside Bor, at a place called Sudan Safari, the convoy was ambushed by over a thousand White Army rebels. Surrounded, the fighting went on for hours as the men fought for their lives. Three chaplains were wounded during the firefight but none were killed. Many of the rebels were killed in the fighting and they were ultimately defeated. In the aftermath, the chaplains were carrying men to medical aid stations and ministering to the wounded soldiers in their convoy. When the sun arose the following morning all the soldiers gathered around the chaplains to hear the Word of God. The soldiers said that they would rather have Gods Word read to them than receive medical attention. The FRM chaplaincy flag was mounted to one of the military trucks, becoming a place of worship as all the men gathered
for prayer. When I arrived in South Sudan, we quickly assembled another team of chaplains and we prepared to go to Bor. Being in contact with military leadership, we asked what the greatest need was and we were told tents. In the capital city of Juba, where we stayed before proceeding on to Bor, we purchased 100 field tents, along with many other critically needed supplies. We met with military personnel for a briefing to better assess the danger that we would be facing as we preceded to Bor. The men knew that the cost to their personal safety would be high, but not one of them showed any hesitation in going. There was an ominous feeling in the air as we started the 200 kilometer trip towards Bor. The roads were deserted. Village after village was destroyed and abandoned. Everyone had either fled or had been killed. Arriving at the site of one of the first battles, the smell of the dead would stay with us for the rest of our journey. As we continued further into the region, we came across four destroyed Russian-made T-72 tanks, it was apparent that a major battle had taken place, with dead bodies all around. We stopped to assess what had happened but began to hear gunfire in the distance. The military soldiers that accompanied us began to lock and load their weapons, should we be attacked. We were not equipped to handle a large force of rebels so we moved on
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Bethel AME Church Pastor P. David Saunders 535 Cathay St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-7011 Bethlehem Baptist Church Pastor Ernest W. Bothuel 3309 Bundy Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-5866 Bread of Life Harvest Center Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 790-7933 Christ Disciples Baptist Pastor Eddie Benson 3317 Lapeer Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-2444 Christ Fellowship MBC Pastor Robert Davis 818 N. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-4435 Corinthian Baptist Church Pastor Roy L. Manning 104 S. 10th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-1820 Faith Harvest Church Bishop Ronald E. Chipp Faith Harvest Church 1734 N. Mason Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 799-4200 Website: www.faithharvestministry.org E-mail: office@faithharvestministry.org Greater Freewill Missionary Greater Williams Temple Bishop H.J. Williams 608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-5291
Jacobs Ladder Pastor Dempsey Allen 1926 Fairfield Street Saginaw, MI 48602 989-799-6601 Life In Christ Ministries Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. 2915 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-2837 LifeInChristMinistries07@gmail.com Messiah Missionary Baptist Church 2615 Williamson Road Saginaw, MI 48601 Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636 Fax: 989-777-2640 Email: Messiahmbc@att.net Website: www.Messiahsag.org Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Marvin T. Smith 1114 N. 6th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-8064 New Beginning Christian Church Reverend Dr. Willie F. Casey 1016 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-754-2963 New Beginnings Life Changing Ministries Pastor Otis Dickens 2312 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-3650 New Birth Missionary Baptist Pastor Larry D. Camel 1418 S. Warren Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 755-6604 New Covenant Christian Center Pastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Floyd A. Logan 1721 Tuscola Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-7600 Email: NewHope1721@yahoo.com New Life Baptist Church Pastor Rufus Bradley 1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1151 New Mt. Calvary Baptist Pastor Robert Donald 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 754-0801 Ninth Street Community Church Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366 Prince of Peace Baptist Church 825 North 24th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.2841 Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr. Resurrection Life Ministries Church Pastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601 989.754.9466 St. Paul Baptist Pastor Vincent D. McMillon 120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 752-5023 Saginaw Valley Community Pastor Richard Sayad 3660 Hermansau Saginaw, MI 48603 (989) 752-4769
St. Lukes CME Church 1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-0351 Transforming Life Ministries Pastor William Brown 3024 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601-4353 (989) 754-9573 Truevine Baptist Church Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-0751 Victorious Believers Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor 624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692 Wolverine Baptist State Convention 615 S. Jefferson Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple Ministries Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr. 2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7957 Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rodrick Smith 721 Johnson Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 754-9621
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Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church to Observe the 12th Annual Passion Week Service
The Concerned Baptist Pastors of Saginaw invites everyone in the Great Lakes Bay area to the 12th Annual Passion Week Service at the Corinthian MBC, Rev. Roy L. Manning, Sr., located at 104 South 10th Street in Saginaw. The service will begin Monday, April 14, at 6:45 p.m. and continue to Thursday, April 17. The special guests are Dr. A. L. Becton of Bolivar, Tennessee, and Rev. Dr. J. Edwards of Memphis, Tennessee. This Celebratory Service will end on Friday, April 18, beginning at 6 p.m. with Jesus Seven Last Words, which will be spoken by seven outstanding sermons. For more information, call 989.754.1820.
FROM P 26, Campaign Pack amongst prospective donors, allows them to make a one-time decision on how to support your diverse needs, and reduces duplication of efforts on the part of the nonprofit. For example, if you are raising funds for annual needs and simultaneously raising funds for a building you may find that an annual solicitation was made of an individual with the capacity and interest to give to your capital campaign. If the two campaigns are not coordinated you may receive a meaningful annual gift, but lose the opportunity to ask for a gift that combines annual and capital giving. Returning to donors multiple times within a year is not always possible, and the donor may have thought the first solicitation represented your needs for the year. A comprehensive campaign also allows donors who give small gifts to feel a part of a major campaign. The value of their annual giving is made clear through campaign marketing messages and they are encouraged to be a part of the larger campaign as well. With a larger financial goal a comprehensive campaign can create buzz and excitement that re-engages lapsed annual donors, or encourages annual donors to increase their giving. A comprehensive campaign is not business as usual and that excitement can attract new donors and fundraising volunteers. Next week: comprehensive campaign challenges. Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your campaign visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727. Copyright 2014 Mel and Pearl Shaw
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A.Philip Randolph Institute POB 1107 Saginaw, MI 48606 American Red Cross 1232 N. Michigan Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-8181 Boys & Girls Club of Bay County 300 Lafayette Ave. Bay City, MI 48706 989-892-6723 CAN Council Saginaw County 1311 N. Michigan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 (989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777 www.cancouncil.org Castle Museum of Saginaw County History 500 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 989-754-2377 Emmaus House of Saginaw 733 S. 15th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-755-7538 THE EZEKIEL PROJECT ezekielprojectnow@yahoo.com P.O. Box 3470 Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470 Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax: 989.755.4038 First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-753-0411 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 5470 Davis Rd. Saginaw, MI 48604 989-799-9565 Good Neighbors Mission 1318 Cherry Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-399-9918 Health Delivery, Inc. 501 Lapeer Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989.759.6400 Houghton-Jones Task Force 1708 Johnson Street Saginaw, MI 989-752-1660 Lighthouse Outreach Center 808 Janes Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.928.9096 Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48602 989-714-2240 Operation Reach 119 S. Jefferson Avenue Saginaw, MI 989-754-4444 Pit and Balcony Theatre 805 N. Hamilton Saginaw, MI 48602 www.pitandbalconytheatre.com 989. 754.6587 pitandbalconytheatre@yahoo.com Public Libraries of Saginaw Butman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries 505 Janes Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0904 www.saginawlibrary.org Restoration Community Outreach 1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880 Email: rcosag@yahoo.com Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC) 2824 Perkins Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989.753.7741 The Saginaw Community Foundation 1 Tuscola, Suite 100 Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-0545 Women of Colors POB 5525 Saginaw, MI 48603 989.399.9275 or 989.737.9286
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The Society Page T h e G r a n d e s t H a t L a d y

By Shalanda Ellison Smith
Easter is coming, and its not hard to guess who will be the grandest lady in her Easter bonnet on that day. Yvonne Ellison has been designing and making elegant hats for many years. Her talent for creative design has won her notice among hat connoisseurs not only in the midMichigan area but internationally. Ellisons hats have been featured in publications, notably Hat Talk and Hat Life. Several have been chosen as hat of the month by Hat Talk. A hat enthusiast since she was a teenager, Ellison remembers sitting in church admiring the fancy hats worn by older ladies. When she was 14, she started wearing hats to church, even though most of the girls her age werent wearing them. The first hat she made was for her mother -- a straw hat with silk flowers and pearl beads. Ironically, she would also make the last hat to adorn her mother when she passed away. I wear a hat to church every Sunday, Ellison said. I never wear the same hat twice. I often modify hats Ive worn, add new ribbons or something, to change them. Every birthday, I make myself a special hat. About 18 years ago, Ellisons hat-making became more than just a pleasant diversion. She realized that she wanted to learn more about millinery than she could teach herself, and so she began to attend classes and workshops. Over a period of years, a teacher in Detroit taught her a lot about felt. She studied in Chicago and Saugatuck under some noted milliners. When she began to run out of space for all the hats she was making, Ellison decided to start her business. She named it Where Did U Get That Hat? Her creative touch can be seen in a hat room filled with hats she has made. In that room, four tiers of shelves line one wall, all bearing hats, and more hang from hat trees. She pointed out a double-brimmed creation festooned with 18-karat gold beaded braid and soft-water pearls, saying she made it in a millinery class in France. It was her birthday hat one year, made to match a gold and cream-colored suit. A highlight of Ellisons life was attending that course in Toulouse, France in 2010, where she learned from a teacher who has made hats for Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth. She uses the finest materials she can find, many of them ordered from suppliers in Chicago and New York City. Im always on the lookout for things I can use, Ellison said, Jo Ann Fabrics, Michaels (craft store), estate sales -- anywhere and everywhere. Ellison works full-time at Dow Corning Corp. as a shipping and receiving clerk and also works many Fridays and Saturdays at the Gold & Diamond Center in Saginaw. She fits hat-making in whenever she can, often working late into the night. How long does it take to makes one hat? It varies, but Ellison allows two weeks to make a custom-ordered hat. She estimated that one particular hat took 28 hours. In a cozy hat-making room off her kitchen, Ellison has about 200 wooden hat blocks. She has them made for her, to her specifications. I tape the blocks together to get the shape I want. Ellison said she likes it when a plan comes together, but she changes her plan as she goes along. Shell sell any hat that someone wants. The price tag may be $400 or more. Her hats start at $60. If they want to buy the hat off my head, Ill sell it, she said. The finished products are worn by women who live in Michigan and some who live in other states. Women from 15 different churches buy my hats, some of them pastors wives, Ellison said. She attends Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw. Ellison will have 300 hats for sale at her own hat show from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust Dr., Saginaw. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Along with certain hat purchases, people may register to win a Pandora bracelet.
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Spor ts
By James Falls The Michigan Banner Sports Columnist Mount Pleasant Do you have what it takes to make it to the National Football League? Eleven players from Central Michigan University showcased their talents in front of 13 scouts on the morning of March 5 at the Indoor Athletic Complex. NFL scouts from San Diego, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Kansas City, Cleveland, Arizona and Jacksonville were in attendance and assisting with the pro day drills. Detroits own personnel scout Joe Kelleher was in attendance as well. These guys travel across the country attending dozens of pro day workouts to find the right talent to add to their team. What would make any player standout compared to the thousands of seniors looking to get their shot at the NFL? New York Jets assistant coach Anthony Lynn stated hes looking for certain characteristics when hes evaluating players during a pro day workout. When it comes to pro day, we expect these players to treat this workout as a game-day situation in which they will perform as if they were in a game, he said. We are looking for those guys who can showcase their abilities and the scouts will evaluate where their abilities will fit on their teams. What does that mean? Pro day is all about precision, character and consistency. Scouts were relentlessly jotting notes in their notebooks during the event and heres what they were looking for in NFL prospects. Precision: According to a few scouts, high school coaches get away with this due to their efforts getting their athletes to compete at the national level. When players were participating in the drills, are they touching the line? Does the weight bounce off their chest during the bench press? Are they running through the finish line after a sprint? The smaller details make all the difference when deciphering between a great collegiate athlete and an athlete ready for the NFL. Character: Players from all over have the ability to play in the NFL, but one setback can be a behavioral issue. In a non-conspicuous manner, scouts were making notes of how players handled curtained situations. Reactions to dropped passes,
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training for and really make your talent stand out. Most players get one chance to make an NFL squad, but sometimes those extra efforts gives you a second look. Former offensive lineman Darren Keyton, class of 2012, made an appearance to the CMU pro day to give some advice to senior Jake Olson. Cut from the Lions last year, Keyton has been invited to return to the Lions mini camp, which begins April 7. Im so glad that I dont have to go through the pro day workout again, Keyton said. But I have to prove myself in order to make this Detroit roster. Former linebacker David Lawrence, class of 2009, trained some of the seniors prior to the workout at his gym, Michigan Elite Conditioning for Athletes (MECA), to give them an advantage compared to athletes training independently. Talent can speak for itself. However, if you believe your athletic ability can square to the 11 Chippewas that competed for an NFL spot, see how you compare to these Chippewas who received national attention. Zurlon Tipton, running back, 6-0, 221 lbs. (Detroit, Mich.) Heres a small list of all of Tiptons accomplishments (just this year): Ranks fourth in program history with 34 career rushing TDs 2013 Doak Walker Award Watch List 2013 Maxwell Award Watch List 2013 CMU Gridiron Gladiator Award 2013 Preseason Second Team All-MAC (Athlon) 2013 Preseason Third Team All-MAC (Phil Steele) On top of all these accomplishments, Tipton bench-pressed 225 lbs. 17 times and ran a 4.69 in the 40-yard dash. The Detroit native was confident in his performance and will patiently wait for a phone call to the big leagues. What it really comes down to is you know what you can do, Tipton said. I know I belong and thats what I thought about every time I was out there. Tipton suffered a broken ankle in the seasonopener against Michigan and missed seven weeks. SEE P 33, CMU Pro-Day
Jahleel Addae, San Diego Charger Safety

missed steps and other errors were heavily noted as negative behavior can be detrimental to a teams progress. However, positive behaviors didnt go unnoticed. Encouragement, praise and empowerment by the players were noted as leadership characteristics and how they can affect others. Consistency: Big time players make big time plays over and over again. Key phrase, over and over again. A player is expected to make these big-time plays on the field to earn their paycheck, since theyre considered the best players in the country. Scouts looked to see if players could perform exactly how they were instructed on a repetitive basis. Though consistency is a factor, it was important that the players performed perfectly since each player participated in each drill twice. Want to be successful at the workout? Why not ask San Diego rookie Safety Jahleel Addae. The former Chippewa just completed his first season as a Charger. He played in all 16 regular season games, totaling 38 tackles and a sack. Being in the same shoes last year, Addae advises that any college senior that looks to make an impression needs to give a 100 percent effort during the pro day workout. Give it all that you have, Addae said. You have to show them what youve been
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FROM P 32, CMU Pro-Day He was able to return for the last four games of the season. Zurlon Tipton Sr., an all-city and all-state linebacker from Detroit Northern High School, class of 1988, was impressed with his sons performance. His chances of making a team is really good, Tipton Sr. said. He would make an addition to any team that wants him. Avery Cunningham, defensive back, 6-0, 203 lbs. (Cincinnati, Ohio) 2013 CMU Gridiron Gladiator Award 2013 Midseason Second Team All-MAC (Phil Steele) 2013 Preseason Fourth Team All-MAC (Phil Steele) Started in 43 consecutive games The defensive standout cranked out 12 reps of 225 lbs. on the bench press and ran 4.5 in the 40yard dash. He also was top two of the pack in broad jump with 10.5 feet. Shamari Benton, linebacker, 6-0, 235 lbs. (Detroit, Mich.) 2013 Second Team All-MAC 2013 CMU Kurt Dobronski Award 2013 CMU Defensive Player of the Year 2013 Postseason Third Team All-MAC (Phil Steele)
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from the sidelines and pictured himself in front of 2013 Midseason First Team All-MAC (Phil those scouts next season. Until then, Chapman is Steele) working towards an immediate challenge. 2013 Preseason First Team All-MAC (Phil I want that MAC championship, Chapman Steele) said. We have a chance to win it this year and it Benton caught the eyes of several fans and scouts with a solid chest and covered in tattoos and would better to those scouts that I am a winner. Can you match the talent of these guys? his performance lived up to his appearance. He led If you have the ability to put up these numbers the way in bench press with 34 reps and ran a 4.65 in the 40-yard dash. Benton was in front of the pack and earn the same accolades, then its feasible that you may be on your way to the NFL. Remember, with 34 inches on the vertical jump. these athletes are competing for professional posiPunter Richie Hogan wasnt one of the main attractions of the pro day workout, but after being tions in the NFL against thousands of other athletes across the country. recognized as second in the programs history for Want to stand out from the rest? The recipe is his season averages. The California native doesnt consistency, precision and character. want to head back to home to the waves until he finishes school and waits for a call to report to training camp. I dont want to head home to www.almanac.com sweet California just yet, Hogan said. We will see what happens APRIL 2014: temperature 52.5 (4.5 above avg.); precipitation from here but right now 3 (0.5 below avg.); Apr 1-6: T-storms, then sunny, mild; Apr I just want to enjoy this 7-10: Scattered t-storms, warm; Apr 11-17: Rain, then showers, opportunity. Junior defensive cool; Apr 18-20: Sunny, turning warm; Apr 21-24: T-storms, back Jared Chapman then sunny, cool; Apr 25-30: Sunny, then t-storms, warm. watched his teammates
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Katrina Murrell is an SVSU senior majoring in graphic design, which is why you might be surprised if you saw her rsum. Resident assistant, president of the First Year Board, student success coach, peer adviser in the Office of First Year Programs, student abroad to China none of these may sound like a fit for a young designer. Yet Katrina sees things differently. Design is the work I do, she says. But that communication piece exposure to people of all different backgrounds really relates back to my work. Its all about connecting. From her work, Katrina has won the Student Life Involvement Award and the Resident Housing Association Timbo Award for her leadership, and taken part in SVSUs Honors Program. So, what does she love most about SVSU? I love the close-knit and encouraging environment, she says. This institution is a breeding ground of opportunities. I really love it.
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