The Michigan Banner November 1, 2014 Edition PDF

Volume 11 Number 19
The Michigan Banner

First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
Celebrating 11 years of Positive News!
Leading in Diversity
A Great Success!
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Community Sharing...
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Congratulations
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Stepping on Up!
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Politics Section
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Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
November 1, 2014
Lorenzo Pierson,CEO
Youth Empowerment Solutions
If you live long enough, youll make mis-
takes. But if you learn from them, youll be a
better person. Its how you handle adversity, not
how it affects you. The main thing is never quit,
never quit, never quit.
~ Lorenzo Pierson,
Author, Speaker, Community Leader & CEO
By Gail Clarke
Saginaw - What are the ingredients that
make a leader? Is it being a product of inner-city
life while experiencing frst-hand the gruesome
challenges of facing the violence of the streets?
Being raised by a single mother, never knowing
your father? Experiencing incarceration? Losing
everything? Are these the foundations that create
a leader?
Gentlemen of Quality is Reaching
Out to a New Generation!
Who would have known that a young man
from this stereotypical, disparaging background
would become the riveting, prolifc leader that he
is today. Lorenzo Pierson has impressed many
and shocked most. Not because of his many
achievements or popularity, but by his ability to
reach, to innovate and to inspire many, while he
champions many noble causes, with nothing but
mere initiative and a GO from God.
Pierson graduated from Delta College with
an Associates in General Studies and an Associates
in Arts. He then graduated from Saginaw Valley
State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree
where he majored in Communications and
Political Science.
He is a proud member of Mt. Olive
Institutional Baptist Church where Pastor
Marvin T. Smith is Senior Pastor.
Lorenzo is best known by most as a concert
and event promoter. As the C.E.O. of LP
Entertainment, a promotion and flm company,
he has organized and promoted nearly a hundred
events, bringing artists such as Kirk Franklin,
Shirley Caesar, Leandria Johnson, Mighty Clouds
of Joy, Lee Williams and many, many more to the
Saginaw area. His events, shows and concert are
famed to always be sold-out or to capacity.
Pierson is also the founder of the Gospel
Fest an annual Gospel concert in the park event,
and the founder and organizer of School is Cool.
This is an event where more than a thousand children
receive free back packs full with school supplies.
His most recent accomplishment is becom-
ing a top selling new author. In January of 2013,
he released his frst two books, Black is Not My
Favorite Color and Standing Strong in the Midst
of the Storm. In the summer of 2014, Lorenzo
released a game changing fve books on the same
day, along with two documentary flms: Black
Men Matter and Black Women Matter.
SEE Page 2, Gentlemen of Quality
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The fve books are:
Why Women Love Men Who Hurt Them
When is Daddy Coming Home?
Someone to Look Up To
Breakfast in Bed
Blacks in Public Schools
Authorship propelled Pierson into a
career as a Motivational Speaker, where he
fourishes and is now one of the youngest,
most avidly sought after speakers in the US,
sharing his invigorating life story with many,
challenging them to choose to be their best
on a daily basis despite what challenges
may come.
His universal
message touches hearts
and engages minds of all
ages and backgrounds.
Overcoming obstacles
and transforming
adversity into victory
have defned Lorenzos
inspiring life story.
Through his
personal experience of
turning trial into triumph,
Pierson learned, it is
not what happens to
you. its what you do
about it! He speaks at
universities, public and
private schools,
churches and many non-
proft organizations.
Just recently
speaking at Saginaw
Valley State University,
Pierson is headed to
Baltimore Community
College next week, and
then off to New York,
and fnally back to
Saginaw, where he will
be honored November 1,
2014 by the Womens
Progressive Club of
Saginaw and presented
with the Frederick
Douglas Award. He has
accomplished so much;
one would think he
should be ready to
slow down now. But in
reality, Lorenzo Pierson has only just begun.
Lorenzo is the C.E.O. of Youth
Empowerment Solutions, Y.E.S. A non-proft
agency that provides mentoring, education
and prevention programs for youth in Saginaw
County. He works with Shareka Martin who
is the Chief Financial Offcer of Y.E.S. The
two of them joined forces with the same goal
in mind for Y.E.S. Empowering Youth
Transforming Lives Making A Difference.
Under the umbrella of Y.E.S., he has
formed Gentlemen of Quality for young
African American males grades 6th through
12th. He realized that there were programs
that address the mentoring needs of young
male adults, but no such established mentoring
program existed or was tailored to the
grooming and steering of this younger age
male group.
I didnt have a dad in the house,
Pierson said as he announced the initiative,
Gentlemen of Quality, to help black youth.
And I was angry about it, even though I didnt
necessarily realize it at the time. I made some
poor decisions as a youth. I didnt always take
school as seriously as I should have. I knew I
had the ability to be whatever I desired to, but I
used my circumstances as excuses.
Remembering how much he needed
mentorship and guidance at that age, he
thought to himself, If we can arrest them
now with love, direction, wisdom and
acceptance we can keep them out of jail and
thus developing tomorrows leaders, building
a strong community.
According to Pierson, as C.E.O. of
Youth Empowerment Solutions Inc. young
black males face many more difficult
challenges today than yesterday. There are
no programs that completely address the
issues young black males face in Saginaw
County. In Piersons top selling book Black
is not my favorite color research shows
shocking statistics about black males.
54% of African Americans graduate
from high school, compared to more than
three-quarters of white and Asian students.
Nationally, African American male
students in grades K-12 were nearly 2 times
as likely to be suspended from school in
2000 as white students.
In 2007, nearly 6.2 million young
people were high school dropouts. Every
student who does not complete high school
costs our society an estimated $260,000 in
lost earnings, taxes, and productivity.
On average, African American twelfth-
grade students read at the same level as
white eighth-grade students.
The twelfth-grade reading scores of
African American males were signifcantly
lower than those for men and women across
every other racial and ethnic group.
Only 14% of African American eighth
graders score at or above the profcient level.
These results reveal that millions of young
people cannot understand or evaluate text,
provide relevant details or support inferences
about the written documents they read.
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SEE Page 4, Gentlemen of Quality
In This Issue
The Michigan Black Caucus ...................................................................... Page 3
The Latino Banner ............................................................................... LB 1 - LB 4
Business.....................................................................................................Page 11
Political Section ........................................................................................ Page 18
NAACP Editorial ....................................................................................... Page 25
November 1, 2014
The Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Offcials had its 10th Annual Fundraising
Dinner in October, 2014, in Saginaw.
The event was a great success with dozens of people in attendance. Speakers were Lois
Allen Richard, MBC-LEO President and Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Ypsilanti; Saginaw
Council Member Amos ONeal, 2nd Vice President and Fundraising Chair for MBC-LEO; Mark
Fancher, staff attorney of racial justice for the ACLU; and Don Snider, entrepreneur and author.
Proceeds of the event went to the Kayla Foundation, which aims to put defbrillators in
Michigan schools. The purpose of the Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Offcials
(MBC-LEO) is to provide a forum for its members to collaborate, network, coach, mentor,
share information, and provide support to one another in the State of Michigan.
The Caucus works in cooperation with the Michigan Municipal League (mml.org). Member-
ship of MBC LEO is comprised of local elected offcials and municipal staff members and associ-
ates in the State of Michigan. For more information about MBC-LEO go to www.mbc-leo.org.
L-R: Amos ONeal, Saginaw Mayor Pro Tem, Lois
Allen Richardson, MBC-LEO President, Don Snider,
Entrepreneur, Brenda Moore, Saginaw Council Member,
Mark Fancher, Attorney, ACLU - Courtesy Photo
32nd District Senate Candidate,
Ken Horn and Veronica Horn,
with Michigan Black Caucus Attendees
- Courtesy Photo
L-R: BV Township Manager, Dexter A. Mitchell,
Tammy Mitchell, and George Taylor, Area Sales
Manager for Siemens - Courtesy Photo
L-R: Saleem Mannan and Jerome Buckley,
The Michigan Banner Publisher
- Courtesy Photo
The Michigan Black Caucus has 10th Annual Fundraising Dinner
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Community
The majority of the 2.3 million people
incarcerated in U.S. prisons and jails are
people of color, people with mental health
issues and drug addiction, people with low
levels of educational attainment, and people
with a history of unemployment or underem-
ployment and even false convictions.
A 2007 special report released by the
Bureau of Justice Statistics reveals that
approximately 8,000 and, in certain years,
as many as 9,000 African Americans are mur-
dered annually in the United States. This
chilling fgure is accompanied by another
equally sobering fact that 93% of these
murders are, in fact, perpetrated by other
blacks.
Mainstream media often portray
African-American youths, especially black
men and boys, as criminals, crime victims
and predators.
The plain fact is that black males have had the
odds stacked against them in unique ways that
require unique solutions; theyve seen fewer
opportunities that have spanned generations.
According to statistics, black boys are
more likely to be suspended from school, less
likely to be able to read, and almost certain to
encounter the criminal justice system as
either a perpetrator or a victim.
Gentlemen of Quality does not allow
young black males to make excuses for their
failures or blame society for the poor decisions
they already made. The initiative is a solution
to the problems black males face with early-
childhood development, school readiness,
educational opportunity, discipline, parenting
and the criminal justice system.
There is no focus on gangs, drugs or
prisons. In fact, the program only focuses on
education, positive and preventive measures
that will enhance the character of the young
Gentlemen of Quality...Cont. from Page 2
men as a whole.
These young men will become positive
leaders among their peers with a powerful
impact. The movement is intended to in-
crease, encourage, and support the inclusion
and educational success of under-represented
groups in education, in particular black males.
All programs and activities of the
Gentlemen of Quality Initiative are open to
all young males in middle school and high
school without regard to race, national origin,
or other characteristic.
The initiative is designed to raise the
visibility of African American male students
who exemplify academic excellence and
professionalism. By demonstrating strong
character and integrity, the students in this
group seek to counteract the prevalent
negative images and stereotypes about young
black men.
The program strives to assist its members
who are working to graduate with honors
by building on the Gentlemen of Quality
Initiatives goal of increasing graduation rates
of African American male students.
Youth Empowerment Solutions
Gentlemen of Quality is reaching out to a new
generation! The program employs proven and
effective strategies to improve African
American male student engagement,
retention, and graduation rates by providing
events and services such as:
Leadership Training
Field Trips: Washington D.C., New York
Seminars: The Power of
Positive Relationships
Value Education: Tutoring Sessions/
Early College Prep/Academic Planning/
ACT Prep
Living Learning Communities:
Community Service
Mentors
Youth Conference: Distinguished
Speaker Series
To his surprise, Pierson never had a
chance to pass out fyers in the community
to recruit young men. Neither did he promote
the initiative on radio as planned; but once
he posted the fyer on Facebook, parents
contacted him immediately.
His reputation, which preceded him,
was enough to warrant the insurmountable
response. Lorenzo Pierson now has forty-
fve registered young men in his program,
Gentlemen of Quality, and an extensively
long waiting list.
On Tuesday, November 18 through
November 21, all forty-fve male youth,
parents and staff will take a trip to Washington
D.C. GQ will visit and tour the Nations
Capital, Georgetown University, and Historical
Museums. They will also have fan experience
day with the NBA Washington Wizards,
which will include tickets, t-shirts, meet the
players and photos.
Youth are tired of being lectured and
talked to all-day. They dont need suits
intimidating them. They dont need fake
people pretending to care or those who think
they know all the answers. Todays youth
have a voice that needs to be heard, said
Pierson. The only way to begin to make a
difference is to work with them by listening
to them, earning their trust. Not being perfect,
but human. All too often people are judged by
their mistakes in this world as if those who
judge havent done anything wrong.
I remember my pastor, Dr. Marvin T.
Smith, one Sunday preaching and he made a
comment saying that if God was to place
each of our lives on a big screen for the
world to see, we would run out of this place.
No one has a right to judge anyone or think
they are better than! Youth dont want to be
judged or blamed for problems in the world
today. They want to be the difference makers!
Better than you and I.
Amazingly Pierson has never received
any grant funding for his ventures. All his
work is self-funded and by those who donate
and sponsor, a true testament of Gods favor
on his life. Lorenzo credits God for all of his
success and many blessings.
What makes a good leader? Is it status,
talent, fame or money? No. Having these
superfcial attributes may impress some, but
certainly not guarantee leadership. True
leadership inspires men to change, to grow
and to follow; motivating them to achieve an
outcome they would never have otherwise.
It is the ability to work with and relate
to people. A true leader has the capability to
inspire and gain respect by setting and
achieving personal goals. He adds intricate
value to his community and those who look
to him. A leader sacrifces for the good of all.
The City of Saginaw is blessed to have such
a leader, a GREAT leader-Lorenzo Pierson!
Lorenzo Pierson, CEO
Youth Empowerment Solutions and Diva Dolls Youth
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Volume 2 Number 16
The Latino Banner
September 1, 2014
First Great Lakes Bay Regional Latino Newspaper
1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 The Latino Banner - thelatinobannergmail.com
Washington-
The future
of our nation
is strongly
linked to the
educational
success of
the Hispanic
community.
Hispanics are
the largest,
youngest and fastest growing minority group
that will represent 70 percent of population
growth in our country between 2015 and
2060, and for that reason, it is crucial to invest
in the educational future of Hispanic youth
right now. During the first term of the Obama
administration, the number of Hispanics
enrolled in college reached a record high and
has grown by more than 1.1 million additional
students.
Fortunately, we have made some significant
progress in the last decade - the Hispanic
dropout rate has fallen by more than half from
28% in 2000 to less than 13% in 2012 and is
still improving. But there is more to do.
Continuing with the progress we have
made, the White House recently announced
our next College Opportunity Summit at the
White House on December 4 to continue
the dialogue on the importance of expanding
access to college. We also announced recent
educational measures, such as 14 new
commitments from community colleges to
strengthen college preparation for students
who lack adequate academic preparation and
many more commitments in progress.
First Lady Michelle Obama also works
to expand college opportunities with her
education initiative Reach Higher launched
this year, which seeks to inspire our youth to
take control of their future, encouraging them
to continue their secondary school education
and obtain a college degree or professional
certification.
This summer, The First Lady spoke at
the 85th Annual Conference of the League of
United Latin American Citizens (LULAC),
the largest and oldest Latino civil rights
organization for the Latino community in
the country centered on issues related to
education and civic engagement. In her speech
the First Lady highlighted the vital role a
good education plays to develop successful
individuals and communities.
The First Lady stressed that too many
Latino students still cannot realize their
potential. Although the proportion of Latino
students that graduate from high school has
recently reached a historic high, it does not
yet compare with the level other groups reach.
And when it comes to college, regardless
of the results of aptitude tests or academic
average, Latino students are more likely to
leave school without finishing; less than
15 percent of young Latinos age 25 have a
university degree, a percentage that is behind
their African-American, Anglo-Saxon and
Asian counterparts.
The First Lady invited all those present to
be inspired by the example of Latino leaders
who have dedicated their efforts to improve
educational opportunities and fought for the
civil rights of the Latino community, as they
are a source of support and inspiration for the
new generation of young Latinos. Because
today in our economy a high school diploma
is not enough. Students must reach higher;
that is why the First Lady is working to unite
the country around President Obamas North
Star goal, so that by 2020, the United States
once again reaches the highest proportion of
college graduates in the world.
Through Reach Higher the First Lady is
working to ensure that all students are aware
that they need to complete their education,
exposing students to opportunities for college
visits and professional experiences; helping
them determine eligibility for financial aid;
encouraging the planning of their studies and
academic learning during the summer; and
supporting school counselors to help students
get into college.
All young people who are about to return
to class you have to take your education as
a personal challenge. Choosing challenging
classes, reading stimulating books and making
the best effort depends on the students.
Therefore, parents and students this year,
challenge each other to reach higher. And keep
an eye on college for a better future. Your
country is counting on you.
Reach Higher: Improving Education for Hispanics
By Eric Waldo
Executive Director of the First Ladys Reach Higher initiative
Eric Waldo
1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan (989) 753-3475 The Latino Banner thelatinobanner@gmail.com
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On October 27,
2014, Tim Morales,
Saginaw City Manager,
was a guest speaker at
the Great Lakes Bay
Regional Hispanic
Business Association,
GLBRHBA, event at the
Anderson Enrichment
Center, 120 Ezra Rust
Drive in Saginaw.
Morales joined
the City of Saginaw
management team in
2009 as an Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Services and was
promoted to Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Offcer in 2011.
On October 7, 2013, the City Council appointed Morales as
Interim City Manager, and on February 17, 2014 he was appointed as
City Manager.
Prior to working for the City of Saginaw, Tim worked for
Washtenaw County for fve years. Prior to his employment with
Washtenaw, he worked as a public sector consultant with Maximus.
His primary responsibilities as Deputy City Manager/Chief
Financial Offcer were oversight of the Fiscal Services Department,
which includes Administration, Treasury, Income Tax, Customer
Accounting, Purchasing, Assessing, Controller and additionally
Technical Services.
Tim is directly involved with budget development and
implementation, strategic management, organizational development,
performance management, and grants administration.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from
the University of Michigan; and a Master of Business Administration
from Syracuse University.
Morales serves as the treasurer and board member for the
Citys Police and Fire Pension Board. He is also a member of the
International City/County Management Association, the Government
Finance Officers Association, and the Michigan Municipal
Treasurers Association.
Saginaw City Manager Speaks at Great Lakes Bay
Regional Hispanic Business Association Event
Great Lakes Bay Regional Hispanic Business Association Event
Audience Listens to Guest Speaker, Tim Morales.
Courtesy Photo
Tim Morales, Saginaw City Manager
Courtesy Photo
State House District 95
Candidate on the Ballot:
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Business - Negocias
Vanessa Guerra
Party: Democrat
Education ~ Educacin
Summer Internship Opportunity:
Los Angeles Times Visual Journalism

By Cortney Cleveland
LA - The Los Angeles Times is offering a 10-week paid
summer internship in photojournalism. Interns will work side by side
with photography / multimedia staff and editors. This is an advanced
internship in which you will be working on multimedia stories and
daily photojournalism for all sections of the newspaper including
news, features and sports. The applications must be received by
November 14, 2014.
Qualifcations
Applicants must be actively working toward an
undergraduate or graduate degree.
Graduates may be eligible if youve fnished school
within six months of the start of the internship.
Internships are for students who have not worked
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Applicants must have a valid drivers license and
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Candidates should have 1-2 previous internships.
How to Apply
Email applications to photointern@latimes.com and include:
Cover letter
Rsum
One-page autobiography
List of three references
A link to an online portfolio with 2-3 photo or multimedia
stories and a selection of single images.
DVD portfolios can be mailed with completed packet to:
Robert St. John, Photo Editor, Los Angeles Times/*3rd foor
editorial, 202 W. 1st St. , Los Angeles, CA 90012
Source: Los Angeles Times
Disclaimer:
The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and false
advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the Latino
Banner are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Latino Banner newspaper. The Latino Banner reserves the right to edit,
change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent
with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper.
We encourage readers to send letters, story ideas, comments and questions.

Deadlines:
2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month.
Submission Procedure:
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The Great Lakes Bay Region Enjoys the Guitar Mastery of Earl Klugh on October 24, in the
Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts on the Campus of Saginaw Valley State University
Gil Johnson, President of Saginaw
Valley Ford Lincoln introduces long-
time friend, guitar virtuoso, Earl Klugh
Klugh taking the audience to another place with his guitar mastery
The band and Klugh with the audience enjoying the music The band and Klugh chilling before the concert
Photo Credit- Saginaw Valley State University and E.B. Studio
Intersection of Business & Wealth
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Saginaw - 1st State Bank, in partnership
with WNEM TV-5, Great Lakes Bay Regional
Lifestyle Magazine, and the Young Professionals
Networks of Saginaw, Bay and Midland
counties, is launching the 10th Annual RUBY
(Recognizing the Upward, Bright, and Young)
Award for professionals in the Great Lakes
Bay Region.
The annual award recognizes some of the
areas best and brightest individuals under the
The search for the 10th Annual RUBY Award nominees has been launched!
age of 40. Since its inception, over 100
recipients from varying felds and industries
have been recognized through this award.
RUBY Award organizers are requesting
nominations of people under 40 years of age
who live or work in Bay, Midland or Saginaw
County. The primary consideration will be
their success in their chosen profession.
Once nominations are submitted,
nominees will be interviewed for more
detailed information. Qualifed candidates
will be judged by a panel of professionals
from throughout the Region, and there will
be multiple recipients.
Nominations will be accepted until
November 3, 2014, with forms available
at 1st State Bank offices located at
4800 Fashion Square Blvd and
5424 State Street in Saginaw,
601 N. Madison and 3907 Wilder Rd.,
in Bay City; or at www.1ststatebk.com,
under About Us.
Forms are also available at
www.wnem.com, at the Saginaw
County Chamber of Commerce,
515 N. Washington Avenue, 3rd
Floor, and the Bay Area Chamber of
Commerce, 901 Saginaw St.
Finalists will be announced in
January 2015, and 1st State Bank will
host a banquet in their honor late
February or early March 2015.
Please remember to write in
Bev Yanca
as well as complete the arrow.
I would greatly appreciate your vote!

Thank you!
Mattie Thompson
The Voice of the Community
Experience:
9 years of service on the Saginaw
Board of Education; Past Vice
President of School Board
Chairperson of Buildings and
Grounds; Volunteer in Saginaw
Public Schools; Visible in
the community
Beliefs:
Quality education and quality
schools; Success for all students;
Parent and community
involvement; Safe, Drug-free
schools; Bully-free in which
students can excel
Accountability:
Partnerships with all segments
of the community;
Innovation in the classroom
Re-Elect Mattie Thompson
Saginaw Board of Education
Helping Teachers Teach - and Children Learn!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
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Starting a Business
Saginaw - Whether youre concerned
about personal tax issues or tax matters
impacting your business, 2014 was a year
of big changes. Join Rehmanns advisors
for Tax strategies you need to know NOW,
an exclusive live tax planning webinar
where both business and personal tax
matters will be discussed that may impact
you on November 19, 2014.
Tax Strategies You Need to Know NOW!
The Saginaw County
Chamber of Commerce
will recognize and
honor the individuals
in the community
who have invested
themselves in the people, businesses and
future of Saginaw County at the commu-
nity leadership awards luncheon.
The ceremony will be held on
November 7, 2014, at the Horizons
Conference Center, located at 6200 State
Street, in Saginaw. The awardees are:
Spirit of Saginaw Award Recipient:
Craig Goslin
Samuel H. Shaheen Vision of
Free Enterprise Award Recipient:
Tim Hausbeck
Robert H. Albert Lifetime
Community Service Award Recipient:
Carol Cottrell
Outstanding Small Business
Award Recipient:
W.L. Case and Co.
The cost is $45 for members, $55 for
non-member, and $340 for a table of 8.
Registration and networking begin at 11
a.m., and the program begins at 11:30 a.m.
To register call or email Lisa at
757.2115, or lisa@saginawchamber.org.
If you are interested in becoming a
sponsor, contact Bernadette at 757-2116
or bernadette@saginawchamber.org.
The webinar begins at 1 p.m. with the
following topics:
Tangible Property Regulations
Presented by Andy Rose, CPA
State & Local Tax: Necessary Filing
for Cross-Border Transactions
Presented by Mike Bozimowski, JD,
MST, CM
ACA Compliance Issues for 2015
Presented by
Don McAnelly, CPA/ABV, CGMA
Financial & Investment Planning
& Opportunities
Presented by Jeff Phillips, CFA, CPA
Federal Tax Law Update
Presented by Mike Robbins, CPA
You can register at:
http://bitly.com/1zspYAn
Community Leadership
Awards Luncheon
Frankenmuth - Joining a select group
of properties nationwide, the Bavarian
Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth has received
the 2014 Family Vacation Favorite award
from Family Vacation Critic, a popular
online resource for parents looking for a
family-friendly place to spend a weekend
or a longer vacation.
Were thrilled to be recognized by
Family Vacation Critic and its staff of
inspectors as well as its legions of families
who judge places to stay by the reactions
of their own families, said Martha
Zehnder Keller, Bavarian Inn Lodge Vice-
President of sales and marketing. We are
Family-friendly Bavarian Inn Lodge
recognized with national award
a family business and have a pretty good
handle on what families really want when
they stay with us.
The Family Fun Center within the
Lodge refects that, with its host of video
games, its 18-hole Willys Kingdom
mini-golf course and its indoor water
park, complete with three pools, two
whirlpools and two swirling water slides.
The Lodge continues its focus on
being family-friendly by providing a
number of family suites so Mom and
Dad can have a mini-vacation on their
own, knowing the kids are safe in an
adjoining room.
Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth
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President Barack Obama signs an Executive Order to provide
consumers with more tools to secure their fnancial future by
assisting victims of identity theft, improving the Governments
payment security as a customer and a provider, and accelerating
the transition to stronger security technologies and the development
of next-generation payment security tools, at the Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2014.
(Offcial White House Photo by Pete Souza)
The entire Executive Order can be read at http://1.usa.gov/1CSc0nK.
Saginaw - Two associates of Future
Insurance Agency earn prestigious
designation. John Kujawa and Beth
Rohde have earned their Certifed
Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.
This is the industrys premier
professional certifcation to cover the
important aspects of the insurance
feld. There are fve separate institutes
including class time and exams. The
five CIC institutes are Personal
Lines, Commercial Casualty, Com-
mercial Property, Life & Health and
Agency Management.
Beth Rohde
Associates of Future
Insurance Agency
earn top certifcation
John Kujawa
Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon

The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon 2014 will be at
Stardust Lanes, 3750 Bay Rd., in Saginaw, on November 7,
starting at 6:30 pm.
The Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon brings local
businesses and communities together to have a great evening
and help to make the JA Programs possible for local youth.
Registration is only $15 per bowler and includes your shoes,
bowling, pop, pizza and a souvenir bowling shirt.
Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $75 each as
this is a fundraiser. Those raising $75 or more in donations are
eligible for great prizes.
Junior Achievement is a non-proft global organization
that is dedicated to teaching youth about fnancial literacy,
entrepreneurship, and work readiness. For additional
information call 989.752.9050.
The Michigan Small Business
Development Center Great Lakes Bay
Region is offering a free Starting a
Business seminar at the Hoyt Library,
505 Janes Avenue in Saginaw on
Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.
This seminar is designed for
individuals who are considering self-
employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of
starting a business.
Delivered in a seminar format, this introductory session helps
aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a
company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/
services. Start-up costs, fnancing options, and business planning are
introduced, along with other necessary steps to getting started.
For more information about Michigan SBDC, online
resources, business education seminars and registration, go to
www.SBDCMichigan.org or call 989. 686.9597. Pre-registration is
required, and reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities
will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Seminar sponsors are Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw
Future, Saginaw County Clerk and the SBDC Great Lakes Bay
Region hosted by Delta College Corporate Services.
The same seminar is repeated Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, from
5:30 pm to 8 pm. The SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region serves Arenac,
Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties.
Starting a Business
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University Center - Throughout the nearly 25
years of his presidency at Saginaw Valley State
University and during a career that spans more
than four decades, Eric Gilbertson has remained
committed to higher education. That commitment
earned permanent recognition Monday, Oct. 13 as
SVSUs Regional Education Center was formally
re-named Gilbertson Hall.
Throughout his tenure as president - which
was nearly four times the national average for
college presidents - Eric was committed to creating
opportunities for students - all students, said
SVSU President Donald Bachand, who joined the
SVSU faculty in 1978 and served as provost under
Gilbertson before succeeding him.
Many of those opportunities are supported
through endowments. Private fundraising advanced
dramatically under Gilbertson; the market value of
SVSUs endowment increased more than twenty-
fold and currently stands at nearly $77 million.
Examples of new endowments established and
dedicated toward providing special opportunities
Gilbertson Hall to Pay Permanent Tribute to SVSUs 3rd President
for students include:
The Roberts Fellowship, a year-
long leadership development
program for 12 outstanding
students that culminates in a
three-week trip to Asia;
The Herbert H. and Grace A.
Dow Student Research and
Creativity Institute, which supports
and promotes outstanding and
innovative student work in any
discipline by providing up to
$10,000 per project;
The Vitito Global Leadership
Institute, which provides ex-
traordinary business networking
and international travel
experiences for students in SVSUs College of
Business and Management.
Gilbertsons daily schedule frequently included
attending multiple student events, and he would
regularly visit with students in his offce. That level
of interaction stands out to Elyse Ledy, a 2013 SVSU
graduate who now works for the University as a
Resident Director; she is a current student of
Gilbertsons in the Master of Arts in Administrative
Science program.
What I have seen over the past fve years,
she said, is a man dedicated to encouraging a
culture of accessibility, visibility, and respect for
the students and employees of the university. I
believe this culture has become his legacy.
Jerome Yantz has served on SVSUs Board
of Control since 2001. He addressed another
aspect of Gilbertsons legacy, namely encouraging
cooperation among the communities of Bay City,
Midland and Saginaw, ultimately forming what
is now known as Michigans Great Lakes
Bay Region.
Former SVSU President Eric Gilbertson (left) looks on as Jeff Martin, Chair of the
SVSU Board of Control, unveils the temporary sign to mark Gilbertson Hall.
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Appraisal Services
Clarence W. Osborne Jr.,
Certifed General Appraiser
Residential and Commercial
989.746.9721
989.780.2088
Attorneys
The Law Offces 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
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 Certifed
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
Beauty
Illusions Beauty Salon
Valerie King
Owner/Operator
1400 W. Genesee Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
989.755.2666/989.755.3883
Imani Beauty Salon
Felicia Thomas
212 Federal Ave. (Downtown)
Saginaw, MI 48601
Refections of U Too
Louise McKinnie, Owner
2103 Sheridan Ave.
989.753.4600
Sports Barbershop
1400 W. Genesee
989-992-2600
Unique Cuts & Massage
1502 Court Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-327-2338
Unique Cuts II
3125 E. Holland
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-327-2338
Business Solutions
The Growth Coach
Cal Talley, Owner
293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602
989-401-6229
C.Talley@TheGrowthCoach.com
www.TheGrowthCoach.com
Cleaning Services
Best Choice
Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning
989-316-8327
bestchoicefmandcc@hotmail.com
Community Centers and Services
First Ward Community Services
1410 N. 12th Street
989-753-0411
Consultants
EnviCare Consulting, Inc.
Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President
2809 Blairmont Drive
Midland, MI 48622
989.839.9177
www.envicareinc.com
Dentists
Jack W. Nash, DDS
Cosmetic and
Restorative Dentistry
1320 S. Washington Ave.
989-752-1200
Fashion
Where Did U Get That Hat?
Specializing 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
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.erikasfowerssaginaw.com
Food & Dining
Spencers Route 46
Spence Dambro
Proprietor
5530 Gratiot
Saginaw, MI 48638
989-793-3400
www.spencersfnefood.com
Funeral Homes
Deisler Funeral Home
2233 Hemmeter Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603
989.799.1151
Heating and Cooling
HORIZON
Azola Williams
989-755-8650 Business
989-233-3295 Cell
Home Health Care Services
Comforcare Home Care
320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202
Saginaw, MI 48607
989.752.5502
www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com
Photography
E.B. Studio
212 Washington Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-397-4144
Publications
David Hall
Crimiel Publications LLC
POB 20061
Restaurants
Brother Arthurs Fish & More
2522 E. Genesee
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-752-0200
Rite Spot
1205 Lapeer
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-754-6001
Savoy Bar & Grill
127 S. Franklin Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
989.754.9660
Retailers
GREEKS R US
2203 E. Genesee
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-755-4925
riggins52@charter.net
Shoe Repair
Morgans Shoe Repair
308 Federal Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-754-6155
Tax Services
Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting
Service/ERO e-fle
2127 Ledyard
Saginaw, MI 48601
Business 989-443-0115
Fax 989-752-1467
rmcduffy@aol.com
Township Goverment
Buena Vista Charter Township
Dexter A. Mitchell
Township Manager
1160 S. Outer Dr.
Saginaw, MI 48601
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Central Michigan University
recently held their annual Alumni
Awards ceremony and recognized
nine alumni and one foundation for
accomplishments and support they
have provided to the University.
Bob Van Deventer, Saginaw County
Chamber of Commerce president
and CEO received the 2014
Community Recognition Award.
According to Kathleen M.
Wilbur, CMU Vice President
of Development and External
Relation, Each honoree has
achieved great career heights,
and many have devoted personal
time and talents to CMU. We
thank them for all they do.
Van Deventer has been an
active CMU Alumni Advisory
Board member for 11 years and
has worked relentlessly to encourage CMU to bring the College of
Medicine to Saginaw.
With more than 15,000 alumni just here in the Great Lakes
Bay Region, I am sincerely honored to be singled out for recognition
on community involvement that I have a passion for, stated Van
Deventer. CMU has been an important part of my entire familys life,
beginning with my father and mother and continuing through three
generations. This is a real honor.
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Education
Saginaw - Marlana Cork
recently joined the
educational community
at Davenport University,
located at 5400 Bay Rd., as
an admissions representative.
I am honored and
grateful to be one of the
newest members joining the
Davenport University Team
at the Saginaw Campus.
I am also a current
student, and I have witnessed
the dedication and strive for
excellence that Davenport
has consistently shown.
Cork recently served as a career manager in Workforce
Development in the Great Lakes Bay Region, with years in
sales, collections, and customer service. She enjoys volunteering
within the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Cork joins
Davenport University
Bay City - The Bay Area Commerce of
Chamber will host a social media workshop
held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at
Fabiano Brothers, Inc., 1885 Bevanda Court,
in Bay City, MI.
The registration starts at 7 am, and the
cost is $10 for members and $20 for future
members. The workshop facilitator is
Alana Rabedioux, Owner, Cadmium
Design Studios.
This interactive workshop will feature:
Facebook to market your business:
Profle Pictures
Banner Ads
Should I pay to advertise?
Social Media:
It is inexpensive but powerful
Puts SMALLER companies on a level
playing feld
Lets you compete with larger companies
AND WIN!
Safety issues allowing apps access to
your information
Ways to boost your business using Pinterest
Hashtags
Google+
Twitter
Instagram
Opportunity to network
And More!
ATTENDEES MUST BRING A WIRELESS
LAPTOP COMPUTER OR TABLET FOR
OPTIMUM PARTICIPATION. You may
register at http://bit.ly/1w5f2Fh.
Social Media Workshop
Marlana Cork
Saginaw County Chamber of
Commerce President and CEO
receives the 2014 Community
Recognition Award
Bob Van Deventer
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Source: www.saginawheadstart.org
Established in 1965, Head Start promotes
school readiness for children, ages three to
fve, in low-income families by offering
educational, nutritional, health, social and
other services. Head Start programs promote
school readiness by enhancing the social
and cognitive development of children
through the provision of educational, health,
nutritional, social and other services to
enrolled children and families. Programs
actively engage parents in their childrens
learning and help them in making progress
toward their educational, literacy and
employment goals. Signifcant emphasis is
placed on the involvement of parents in the
administration of local Head Start programs.
Early Head Start, launched in 1995,
provides support to low-income infants,
toddlers, pregnant women and their
families. EHS programs enhance childrens
physical, social, emotional, and intellectual
development; assist pregnant women to
access comprehensive prenatal and
postpartum care; support parents efforts to
fulfll their parental roles; and help parents
move toward self-suffciency. Together Head
Start and Early Head Start have served tens
of millions of children and their families.
Contact Saginaw ISD HS/EHS
At Saginaw ISD Head Start, our attentive
staff is available Monday through Friday to
answer all of your questions and make every
effort to ensure you are 100% satisfed.
Claytor Administrative Building
3200 Perkins Street Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-2193 (989) 921-7146 (fax)
Offce Hours:
Monday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Our mission is to provide high
quality services, developing
school readiness and family
empowerment for prenatal to
age fve children and families
by working in partnership with
parents and the community.
31st Parent Conference and
Family Engagement Institutes
Partnerships play a
central role in the
Head Start model.
NHSAs annual
Parent Conference
and Family
Engagement
Institutes is the only
national event that
focuses on how
communities,
parents, families, and Head Start
program staff can best partner to
promote both parent and family
engagement and childrens learning
and development. Visit www.nhsa.org
for conference details and registration.
Sabrina Beeman-Jackson
Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early
Head Start Program Director
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Family:
I see very little role for government in family life. The government is
not needed for strong families to work - in fact, it is usually best when the
government does not intervene. The government should make sure it is
doing everything it can to make Michigan the best state possible for fami-
lies to raise their children by investing in education, budgeting for the
future, protecting the environment, and making sure our communities are
safe places to call home. Parents know what is best for their own family,
and I do not believe it is right for the government to get involved in a
familys personal matters.
Job Creation:
The government needs to create a competitive jobs environment that
encourages innovation and allows small business to grow - thats how well
continue to create more and better jobs in Michigan. In my frst term as Governor,
we eliminated the job-killing Michigan Business Tax, phased out the unfair
Personal Property Tax, and did away with more than 1,500 rules and regulations,
allowing small businesses to expand, innovate, and hire more Michiganders.
Over the course of the last four years, weve created nearly 300,000
private sector jobs. Today, there are more than 80,000 jobs available on
mitalent.org, but employers are having trouble fnding qualifed applicants
to fll those positions. We need to continue to improve education so that we
can close the skills gap and fll those open positions. Weve come a long
way in four years, but we need to keep our foot on the gas and continue to
create more and better jobs for every Michigander.
Prime Politics 2014
BE SURE
TO VOTE
NOV. 4, 2014
Nov. 4 will be the day many citizens
will have the opportunity to exercise
their right to choose the next governor
of Michigan. On the ballot will also be
the races for U.S. senator, attorney
general, and justice of the supreme court.
Other numerous races will include a
choice for individuals who will serve on
different boards within our communities
that will also affect our lives.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to
8 p.m. In addition to our prime politics
section, visit www.michigan.gov/vote,
and the Secretary of States offce for
information on election 2014.
Rick Snyder (R) Mark Schauer (D)
Family:
Its time to make Michigans economy work for women and families.
We should cut taxes for parents raising kids by restoring the Child Tax
Credit. Michigan must ensure women earn equal pay for equal work by
strengthening equal pay laws and creating stiffer penalties for wage
discrimination based on gender. The state should expand paid sick leave,
establish job protections for pregnancy-related disability, and protect
womens access to health care by repealing the so-called rape insurance law.
Job Creation:
Michigan needs to build on its strengths by investing in automotive
research and advanced manufacturing. Our automotive industry has
provided a legacy of outstanding R&D laboratories, superb engineering
prowess and leadership in materials science. These areas of expertise
translate well to the design, manufacturing and production of advanced
technologies and the creation of high-tech jobs.
We need to leverage our strengths to spur growth and capture new
opportunities for Michigan businesses and a promising future for the next
generation of Michigan workers. To promote a culture of entrepreneurship
and innovation, the state should eliminate arcane barriers to entry for
entrepreneurs and provide small businesses with tax credits to create good
middle class jobs. Additionally, we should expand access to start- up
capital and small business lending to spark the next generation of workers,
innovators and job creators right here in Michigan.
SEE Page 19, Prime Politics 2014
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From page 18, Prime Politics 2014
Below are several key issue stands by Gov. Rick Snyder and Mark Schauer
Education: Do you support increasing funding for K-12 education?
Snyder: Contested track record on responsibility for earlier cuts. Later increased budget.
Schauer: Yes
Education cuts included lost money from end of federal stimulus. Debate centers on impact of $1.8 billion business and corporate cuts, and
how they affected the education cuts and the states economy.
Education: Do you support the effort to standardize and increase school standards under the Common Core initiative?
Snyder: Yes
Schauer: Yes
Elections: Do you support requiring registered voters to present a photo-ID in order to vote?
Snyder: No
Schauer: No
Elections: Do you support increasing restrictions on campaign donations?
Snyder: No
Schauer: Yes
Environment: Do you believe that human activity is a major factor contributing to climate change?
Snyder: Accepts climate change as a problem, prefers not to debate whether human caused
Schauer: Yes
Environment: Do you support government mandates and/or subsidies for renewable energy?
Snyder: Has expressed support for renewable energy but opposed requiring utilities to generate 25 percent of electricity from renewable
sources by 2025
Schauer: Supports raising required standard to 30 percent from renewables by 2035
Gay Marriage: Do you support gay marriage?
Snyder: No, but supports civil unions
Schauer: Yes
Governance: Should the state of Michigan be able to appoint an emergency manager to take over the functions of city governments without
approval of the citys residents?
Snyder: Yes
Schauer: No
Healthcare: Should Michigan accept federal funds so Medicaid will cover people earning up to 138% of the federal poverty line?
Snyder: Yes
Schauer: Yes
Immigration: Do you support colleges and universities awarding in-state tuition rates to state residents who are not citizens?
Snyder: It is up to the individual colleges and universities
Schauer: Unknown. Voted for federal DREAM Act, offering immigrant children a path to citizenship
Labor: Should members at workplaces represented by a union have the right to opt out of paying union dues?
Snyder: Yes
Schauer: No
Marijuana: Do you support efforts to decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana?
Snyder: No
Schauer: Open to decriminalization
Social Issues: Should abortion be highly restricted?
Snyder: Yes
Schauer: No, also opposes requiring separate advance insurance policy rider for abortion coverage
Taxes: Did you support the 2011 state corporate and business tax cuts totaling $1.8 billion?
Snyder: Yes
Schauer: No
Learn more about the candidates at www.michigan.gov/snyder and www.markschauer.com
Sources: www.michigan.gov/snyder, www.markschauer.com Michigan Family Forum, ontheissues.org
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Mary Buzuma
Party: Libertarian
Education: Kalamazoo College, BA
Website: www.electmarbuzuma.com
Other Gubernatorial Candidates Include:
Paul Homeniuk
Party: Green
Education:
Grand Valley State Colleges, BS
Family: Wife Lisa, daughter Rachel
Website: www.paulhomeniuk.org
Mark McFarlin
Party: U. S. Taxpayers
Education:
Central Michigan University, BS
Website: www.markmcfarlin.com
U.S. Senate Candidates on the Ballot:
Growing up in Michigan,
I watched my father,
grandmother and grandfather
work tirelessly to grow their
small business, learning the
value of hard work at an
early age. After I graduated
from Hope College in
Holland, MI, I continued to
work for our family business
and then began my tenure in
public service. I took the
lessons learned at the family
business - the importance of
hard work, balanced budgets,
and customer service - and
set my focus on improving
government services to
make government work for
the people.
- Terri L. Land
Terri L. Land
Party: Republican
Education: Hope College, BA
Family: Husband Dan Hibma,
and two children
Website: www. terrilynnland.com
Gary C. Peters
Party: Democrat
Education: Alma College,
graduated Magna Cum Laude
Michigan State University, MA
Wayne State University Law School, JD
University of Detroit Mercy, MBA
Family: Wife Colleen, 3 children
Website: www.petersformichigan.com
All of our children deserve a fair
chance to succeed and a good
education gives them the tools
they need to achieve their full
potential. If America does not
lead the world in education, our
future workforce will be less
productive and less globally
competitive. Because of this link,
education is a central component
of economic development. I am
committed to a strong public
education system that provides
children with the skills they need
to succeed in the 21st century
economy. That means access to
quality public schools for all
children and an affordable college
education for all who pursue one.
Even in times of fscal constraints,
few families hesitate to take out
educational loans for their children
because they understand the beneft
of a college education. On the
national level, Im fghting to
improve our public education system,
make college more affordable to all
Americans, and make meaningful
investments in our children.
-Gary C. Peters
James Robert Redford
Party: Non-Partisan
Nominated by the
Republican Party Convention
Education: U. S. Army JAGC
Military Judges Course;
University of Detroit, JD
John Carroll University, BSBA
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan,
Citizens for Traditional Values,
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC
Family: Wife, Dianne Redford,
3 children
Richard Bernstein

Nominated by the
Democratic Party Convention

Party: Non-Partisan

Nominated by the

Education: Northwestern
University School of Law,
University of Michigan

Brian Zahra (Incumbent)
Nominated by the Republican
Party Convention
Party: Non-Partisan
Education:
Wayne State University, BGS
University of Detroit
School of Law, JD
Endorsements: Right to Life of
Michigan, Michigan Farm
Bureau Agri-PAC, Police
Offcers Association of Michigan
Family: Wife Suzanne Casey,
2 children
Justice of Supreme Court Candidates on the Ballot:
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Other U.S. Senate Candidates Include:
Jim Fulner
Party:
Libertarian
Education:
Northern Michigan
University, BS
Family:
Wife Suzanne, son Zebedee
Website:
www.jimfulner.com
Chris Wahmhoff
Party:
Green
Family:
Single
Website:
www.wahmhoffforsenate.com
Bill Murphy
Party: Non-Partisan
Nominated by the
Education: Aquinas College
Michigan State University, BA
Wayne State University
Law School, JD with honors
Endorsements:
Michigan Education Association,
United Auto Workers,
Michigan Association of Justice
Family: Wife Paula Kralovec
Murphy, four adult daughters,
seven grandchildren
Ruth Johnson
Party: Republican
Education: Oakland Community College
Oakland University
Wayne State University,
Masters degree, with honors
Family: Husband Don, daughter, Emily
Website: www.rj4mi.com
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Attorney General Candidates
on the Ballot:
Mark Totten
Party: Democratic
Education: Yale University, JD,
Ph.D. in Ethics
Family: Wife Kristin, 2 children
Bill Schuette
Party: Republican
Education: Georgetown University, BS
University of San Francisco, JD
Family: Wife Cynthia, 2 children
John Anthony LaPietra
Party: Green
Family: Wife Jennifer
Website:
www.gp.org/john-anthony-la-pietra
Other Attorney General
Candidates Include:
James Lewis
Party: Libertarian
Education: Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids Junior College
Family: 2 children, Jim and Cady
Website: http://democracy.com/Jamie-Lewis
Godfrey Dillard
Party: Democrat
Education: Eastern Michigan University
University of Michigan Law School
George Washington University, MIAS
Family: Married, 2 adult children
Website: www.godfreydillard.com
Secretary of State Candidates
on the Ballot:
Other Secretary of State
Candidates Include:
Paid for by Ken Horn for Senate,
516 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734.
You DO have a choice in this election. Ken Horn has actively represented all of
the people of Saginaw County. He listens to our concerns and gets things done.
Ken has been involved in the Saginaw
Community for 30 years.
Ken saved the Secretary of State Office
in Buena Vista.
Ken led efforts to pass legislation to allow
the first market rate housing development in
the City of Saginaw in 40 years.
Ken has worked with many Saginaw
Community Groups through his leadership at
the Saginaw Community Foundation.
Ken has led Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) promoting
this curriculum for students in ALL our
schools to be ready for the high-tech
jobs available.
Ken has worked with Community Ventures to
help place City of Saginaw Residents in
great jobs.
Ken was a major sponsor and partner in the
Light Up The City efforts to lower crime in
our community.
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Ken Horn has lived in Saginaw
County for over 30 years. His involvement
in the community is extensive and diverse,
having volunteered on the Salvation Army
Board, Muscular Dystrophy Association
and Saginaws Japanese Tea Garden. From
2006-2012 he served the 94th District in
the Michigan House of Representative.
He now seeks to replace Sen. Roger Kahn
(R-Saginaw), who must retire due to
term limits.
While serving in the Michigan
House, Rep. Horn led the fght to repeal
one biggest job-killing laws our state has
ever seen, the Michigan Business Tax of
2007. As a former business owner, I
understand the challenges faced day-in
and day-out with meeting a payroll. I
am proud to have driven the repeal of
the Michigan Business Tax so small
businesses can grow and create jobs,
particularly here in Saginaw and Genesee
counties said Horn.
Locally, Horn worked with then
State Rep. Andy Coulouris to save the
Michigan Secretary of State Offce in
Buena Vista, which was targeted to close.
He also worked on legislation to
provide more funding for low income
heating assistance for the most vulnerable
in Michigan, including seniors.
Horn says that the key to continuing
Michigans comeback is in reforming our
education system: We need a skilled
workforce to fll the jobs of the future
says Horn. Students should be made
aware that there are great, high-paying
jobs in felds like Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math - STEM.
The candidate argues that working
with ones hands should be celebrated,
saying Counselors and teachers alike
should recognize that technical jobs and
the skilled trades are great opportunities
for families and are frst class careers.
If youre interested in learning
more, visit www.kenhornforsenate.me or
email at kenhornforsenate@gmail.com.
Former Rep. Horn Discusses Plan to Represent 32nd Senate District
State Senate District 32 Candidate On The Ballot
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We were not able to list all of the candidates in all of the races because of space. To view a complete list of the candidates visit www.michigan.gov/elections
L-R Michigan State Senator Candidate Stacy Erwin
Oakes and Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow
Michigan Senator Candidate Gary Peters and
Michigan State Senator Candidate Stacy Erwin Oakes
Stacy
Erwin
Oakes
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Submitted by: Terry Pruitt, Co-chair Political
Action Committee - Saginaw Branch NAACP
The City of Saginaw voters are being
asked to make a critically important decision
in the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 election.
The outcome of this vote requesting voter
approval of the renewal of a 7.5 mill public
safety millage portends major consequences
either way the question is decided.
If approved by the voters, the city will
continue to raise about $3 million annually
over a fve-year period to fund approximately
24 police positions and 8-9 frefghters. If the
November 4, ballot request is rejected, the
voters have two choices; seek a second
election in 2015 prior to the expiration of the
millage, or secondly signifcantly reduce the
size of the public safety department by some
30-35 positions.
So, we come to the question of how
does the position/statements issued by the
Saginaw Branch of the NAACP align with
what the City leadership is asking of voters.
In one sense, the issue of workforce diversity
can be viewed completely independent of the
ballot question.
In short, the NAACP has advocated for
Critically Important Decisions Will Be Made On November 4
greater diversity in the citys workforce for
the past decade. At the same time providing
extensive support to securing passage of the
public safety millage in the previous two
campaigns that this proposal has been before
the voters.
Therefore, it must be made clear right
from the onset that our call for the City to
step-up its efforts to achieve greater diversity
in the workforce does not and will not directly
hinge on the outcome of the public vote on
November 4.
There are several facts or statements I
want to make about the statements the
NAACP has released to the public, or offered
to our elected City leaders that might provide
clarity, or understanding for those readers of
this editorial commentary.
First, it must be restated; the NAACP
has never communicated a public position
encouraging voters to not support the upcoming
public safety millage. On the contrary, weve
consistently said that we will withhold a
formal position on the millage question until
the City takes very tangible, and directed
measures to address the issues relative to
diversity that have been on the table for
some time.
Next, this is not the frst time the issues
of racial, ethnic and gender diversity pertaining
to the Citys workforce have been put before
our Citys leadership. Indeed, the battles date
back to the 1970s and led to court rulings
requiring the city to take very direct actions
to integrate the police and fre departments.
The Saginaw Branch NAACP was at the
forefront of the call for fairness and equality
in the employment of city workers four
decades ago.
More recently, over the past decade the
NAACP has aggressively supported the prior
campaigns for the public safety millage with
the branch president co-chairing the initial
campaign nine years ago. Further, the branch
directly participated in the two previous
campaigns with volunteer support and
fnancial resources.
However, it should be noted that we
have always made it clear that our support
should never be interpreted as support for
inequality or a lack of commitment to the
cause of diversity. Indeed, weve consistently
communicated to the administration and City
Council the need for the City to maintain a
diverse employee workforce and to pursue
diversity training for its employees.
Information recently released by the
media supports our position that most city
departments are underrepresented in minority
employees. The information also indicates
the situation is even worse in the managerial/
administrative ranks.
It is the view of the Saginaw Branch
of the NAACP that the city has failed to
adequately address the concerns we
consistently put before them. From our
vantage point, it appears the citys leaders
have demonstrated little appreciation for
our position.
Some have asked the question; What
do we want? We want what is right. In a
community approaching sixty percent minority
residents, we want a city workforce that
looks more like the city itself. So once
again, lets be clear about the issues.
The NAACP strongly believes that
there has been a lack of commitment and a
lack of understanding of the need to value
diversity and to make workforce diversity
a priority.
The city lacks a comprehensive diversity
strategy that addresses a range of employment
issues in a strategically orchestrated manner.
There is a lack of accountability for
ensuring that diversity is a priority and is
manifested in organizational decision-making.
The city hasnt marketed Saginaws
ethnic and racial diversity as part of its
recruitment efforts.
A major problem has been the tendency
of City leaders to offer rhetoric in the form
of good intentions and platitudes. It is time
to move past patronization and do what is
morally and politically right. City Hall must
demonstrate that diversity is valued and is a
priority in the conduct of the peoples business.
In light of the Milton Hall incident,
events in Ferguson, Mo, the pending Public
Safety Millage Proposal, and the effort to
appoint a new police chief we need to see a
stronger commitment from our elected leaders.
Terry Pruitt
SEE Page 26, Critical Decisions Nov. 4
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In our view, weve done what our
organizations mission requires us to do.
Weve raised the questions. Weve asked for
redress. The ball is now clearly in the Citys
court. We need our City leadership to accept
the moral challenge, and make diversity a
priority. More specifcally, I strongly urge
the City to:
Adopt a formal council resolution
affrming your support for diversity.
Develop a comprehensive diversity
plan by the end of the year.
Make every effort to ensure that the
list of fnalist for the police chief includes
minority candidates and that a diverse citizens
panel participate in the screening and
interviewing of candidates.
Develop accountability measures for
the Citys administrative leadership that
address the implementation and achievement
of diversity goals.
Finally, it must be noted that the branch
has not received signifcant feedback that
would indicate that there are large numbers
of people who disagree with our position.
Instead, weve been encouraged to hold the
Citys feet to the fre on the issue of work-
force diversity. Many have commented that
what we have said needs to be said and
what weve requested of the City is neither
unnecessary or unreasonable.
The NAACP encourages all voters to
participate in Tuesdays election. This election
is one of the most important for voters in
several years. Beyond the vote on the public
safety millage, voters will be asked to elect
public offcials at the federal, state and local
levels who will make huge quality of life
decisions for all of us regarding school
funding, road construction and repairs,
health services, public safety, etc.
It is critically important that voters be
heard so that we have truly representative
and effective leaders in offce. Consider the
information and thoughts presented here as
one of the several inputs you should consult
as you fnalize your decisions about how you
will cast your ballot.
You can expect the NAACP to continue
to be at the table when the issues of racial
equality, social justice, political, and economic
equity are being debated.
By law, every Michigan voter must
present picture identifcation at the polls,
or sign an affdavit attesting that he or she is
not in possession of picture identifcation.
Prepare for Election Day
Remember to bring an acceptable form
of photo identification to the polls on
Election Day. If you dont have photo ID
you can still vote (see Voting Without Photo
ID below).
Your photo ID does not need to have
your address on it. In addition, the name on
your identifcation card may be a shorter
form of your name. For example, Bill for
William and Kathy for Katherine
are acceptable.
A Guide to Voter Identifcation at the Polls
After showing your photo ID to the poll
worker and signing the application, you may
cast your ballot.
Voting Without Photo ID
If you do not have photo ID, you can still
cast a ballot simply by signing an affdavit.
The affdavit can be used by:
Voters who do not have acceptable photo ID
Voters who have photo ID but didnt bring
it to the polls
Once you sign the affdavit, you may
cast your ballot. It will be counted with all
other ballots on Election Day.
Getting a State ID Card
If you do not have a drivers license or other
acceptable photo identifcation, you can get a
The vote is the most powerful instrument ever
devised by man for breaking down injustice and
destroying the terrible walls which imprison men
because they are different from other men.

Lyndon B. Johnson (36th U.S. President)
Just because you do not take an interest in
politics doesnt mean politics wont take an
interest in you.
Pericles (Prominent Greek Statesmen)
state identification card at your local
Secretary of State branch offce for $10.
State ID cards are free to individuals
who are 65 or older or who are blind. Cards
are also free to those who have had driving
privileges terminated due to a physical or
mental disability.
Proof of identity and residency are
required when applying for a state ID card.
The fee can also be waived for individuals
who present other good cause for a fee
waiver.
Visit www.Michigan.gov/sos for details
on what forms are acceptable in order to
prove identity and residency, or call:
(888) SOS-MICH (767-6424).
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Serving Veterans on Veterans Day and Always
NON PROFIT DIRECTORY
A. Philip Randolph Institute
P.O. Box 1107
Saginaw, MI 48606
American Red Cross
1232 N. Michigan
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-754-8181
CAN Council Saginaw County
1311 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777
www.cancouncil.org
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
Mobile Medical Response
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.758.2900
Michigan Banner Outreach
1400 W. Genesee
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-714-2240
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, 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 Business
& Education Partnership
1231 South Washington Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.399.0016
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
P.O. Box 5525
Saginaw, MI 48603
989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public
Affairs Specialist
Every day - but particularly on Veterans
Day - Social Security salutes those who have
put their lives on the line for our freedom.
Members of the United States armed
forces receive expedited processing of their
Social Security disability applications. The
expedited process is available for any military
service member who alleges he or she became
disabled during active duty on or after
October 1, 2001, regardless of where the
disability occurred - at home or in the line
of duty.
Expedited processing is also available to
veterans who have a compensation rating of
100% Permanent and Total (P&T) disability,
regardless of when the disability occurred.
Some dependent children and spouses of
military personnel may also be eligible to
receive benefts.
Visit our website designed for our
wounded veterans at:
www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors.
You will fnd answers to a number of
commonly asked questions, as well as other
useful information about disability benefts
available under the Social Security and
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
programs. Our website includes a fact sheet
on the subject: Disability Benefts For
Wounded Warriors.
Youll also fnd a webinar, Social Security
for Wounded Warriors, that explains the
expedited disability process available to
wounded warriors. The one-hour video is an
introduction to disability benefts for veterans
and active duty military personnel.
If you would like more detailed information
about the disability process, you can watch
our seven-part video series Social Security
Disability Claims Process at:
www.socialsecurity.gov/socialmedia/webinars.
On the Wounded Warriors webpage,
youll fnd links to the Department of Veterans
Affairs and Department of Defense websites.
Please keep in mind that the requirements for
disability benefts available through Social
Security are different from those of the
Department of Veterans Affairs and require
a separate application.
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
Vonda VanTil
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Jump Start Your Life
with a Career in EMS!
Emergency Medical
Technician Course
August 26 thru
December 9
$840 plus books.
For more
information and
course registration
visit us
online!
www.mobilemedical.org
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Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing
Health
Saginaw - Have you ever thought what
you would like to do with your assets once
you are gone? Wouldnt it be a great idea to
share some of your assets with an organization
that can continue to serve others with your
contribution for years to come?
Giving to an organization, like ours, is
investing in the future of low-income families
to help with one of the most basic needs
humans have - decent shelter.
Giving to Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat
for Humanity is about giving a hand up not a
Giving beyond your lifetime
Habitat Highlights
hand-out to families. We do not give homes
away nor make repairs without repayment.
When families purchase a house with
our organization, they are expected to repay
a zero-interest loan for the life of the loan.
Mortgage payments are reinvested in the
community to help more low-income families
in need of either a new or rehabbed house.
Low-income families, who already own their
homes may also qualify for the Critical Home
Repair program.
We believe in using the monetary or in-
kind gifts donated to our organization in a
responsible manner. It is you who makes a
difference in the lives of others. We are
simply the conduit.
We thank you in advance for thinking
about the possibility of donating some of
your assets to our organization. Help make
a difference beyond your lifetime.
For additional information contact
Carmen at 753.5200 ext. 500, and visit
www.sshfh.org.
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Submitted by: Saginaw System of Care
On Tuesday, September 16, Saginaw
MAX System of Care hosted a two day Fam-
ily Leadership Development and Orientation
training titled Meet Your Community Part-
ners. The event took place at the Saginaw
County Community Mental Health Authority
Towerline location in Buena Vista from 10
am until 4 pm both days.
The training brought together a number
of community partners, service providers
and resources to equip parents to assist fam-
ily members working in peer support. The
training was part of a seven-session intensive
leadership series that began in January and
will end in November.
The trainings were coordinated by Keva
Clark, Saginaw MAX System of Care Family
Involvement Coordinator for the Empowered
to Reach and Teach Families Team (ERTFT),
a team of active families that works with
Saginaw MAX to ensure that the experiences of
families are considered at all levels throughout
the various systems in our community.
The goal of the trainings is to provide
families with information and resources that
will allow them to support their families as
they navigate the various systems they are
involved in (school, medical, juvenile jus-
tice, social services, etc.). This information
will also enable them to act as a support to
other friends and family members as they
navigate the various systems as well.
Topics from the series include Parents
as Resources, Strategic Parent and Profes-
sionals Relationships, and Using Your Voice
as an Effective Change Agent. This particu-
lar training was focused on introducing the
families to the many service providers that
are partners with Saginaw Max System of
Care and informing them of the various ser-
vices that each group offers.
On Tuesday the group learned about
Family Boundaries and Cultural Responsive-
ness from Dalia Smith, Cultural and Linguis-
tics Competency Coordinator for Saginaw
Max. After convening for a full lunch, the
group returned to hear presentations from
Michigan Alliance for Families, CAN Coun-
cil, and Juvenile Justice.
On the second day of training, both the
Intermediate School District and Saginaw
Public Schools Special Education Depart-
ment discussed services they provide. The
Family Services Unit of Saginaw County
Community Mental Health Authority also
gave a presentation which detailed services,
followed by The Department of Health and
Human Services. The day concluded with a
System Max of Care Works with Community Partners
to Empower, Engage and Educate Families
presentation from Saginaw Max System of
Care Wraparound Services.
In addition to training, the families were
treated to breakfast, lunch and snacks on both
days as well as a wealth of resource guides,
pamphlets literature and information. Many
families had positive feedback about their
time spent with the system partners. It was
very informative, said Dee Brown, parent,
adoptive parent, and foster parent. It alerted
parents about the services available to sup-
port them in their endeavors to raise children
with severe emotional and behavioral chal-
lenges, and that information can make all the
difference in the world.
Keva Clark pins a Saginaw MAX pin on
a system partner after her presentation to
families on September 16
SCCMHA Wraparound Care Coordina-
tors Angelo Vallejo and Melvin McDowell
present to families on September 17
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FREE
Bethel AME Church
Pastor P. David Saunders
535 Cathay St.
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-7011
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. 10
th
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
Grace Chapel Church
Pastor James Nelson
2202 Janes Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.755.3212
Greater Williams Temple
Bishop H.J. Williams
608 Remington
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-5291
Saginaw
Jacobs Ladder
Pastor Dempsey Allen
1926 Fairfield Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-799-6601
Life In Christ Ministries
Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.
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
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 Life Baptist Church
Pastor Rufus Bradley
1401 Janes St.
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-1151
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. 15
th
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
The Potters Touch Ministries
Pastor Kareem J. Bowen
1402 North 6th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.755.9406
Facebook.com/The Potters Touch
Transforming Life Ministries
Pastor William Brown
3024 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48601-4353
(989) 754-9573
True Vine 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
To Celebrate a Life
Call 989.753.3475, or email themichiganbanner@gmail.com
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Barber: Maurice Taylor
1901 Court Street Saginaw, MI 48602
Tuesday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
989.790.4669
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