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Page 2The Michigan Banner
August 16, 2011First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
Think We Before MePlease give to the
United Way of Saginaw County
P.u.n.k.d.By Bishop Ronald E. Chipp
Okay, judging
from the title I knowsome of you may be
thinking what in the
world is Bishop Chipp
doing? You may even
be thinking, Whoa!
is this preacher
cussing? Please be
assured I am not cussing! In fact, I was raised
thinking if you ever said the wordbutt you
cursed. If I ever stepped out-of line as a
child and said someone got their butt kicked
in front of my parents, you can bet my own
butt well, uh lets just say my own butt
suffered! Even to this day when I read my
bible (King James Version), I have a hard
time saying out loud the word ass even
though it is used in reference to a donkey.
Now that we have that settled lets move on.
I was just sitting here in my homewatching the T.V. guide channel to see
if there was anything I wanted to watch
when I noticed that the T.V. guide channel
itself was playing a reality type show called
Punkd. I want to say up front that I
am not judging this show as good or bad!
In fact, I have watched it before and have
found it to be somewhat humorous at times
and sometimes stressful! I know its purpose
is just to entertain. But as I sit here today,my spirit is flooded with spiritual insight in
regards to this reality show. So please allow
me to make spiritual application here.
The dictionary defines the word punk
as: 1. a slang word for a rough violent
person who engages in destructive actions.
2. An inexperienced youth (ex. - he is just
a young punk!). 3. To be weak in spirit or
health/strength. To be punkd means
someonetookadvantageofyou,oftenby
deception, and left you looking like a fool!
Again, I know the reality show that sparked
this blog posting is only intended as light-
hearted fun and entertainment. But please
know that there is a devil in this world who
wants to make this statement about your lifeyoubeenPunkd! I want you to know the
devil is not trying to punk you just for fun or
entertainment. He is trying to destroy your life
and destiny through deception!
The title of this posting is P.u.n.k.d. It
is an acronym for People undermined not
knowing its the devil. Thats right; the devil
wants to punk you! He wants to set you up for
failure and defeat. Satan (the devil) wants to
undermine your life. He wants to undermine
your destiny in God. To undermine means: 1.
to lessen or deplete the energy or strength of. 2.
to damage, destroy, or defeat by sabotage. That
word sabotage is important. It means there is
a deliberate and underhanded effort to defeat
or do harm to an endeavor. The bible says the
devil goes about like a roaring lion seeking
whom he may devour. Some people dont even
believe there is a devil. If they do believe thedevil exists, they dont realize (or sometimes
forget) that the devil has strategies and tactics
to defeat, damage, and destroy their lives. That
is why the bible also tells us to notbeignorant
of his (the devils) devices; otherwise the devil
will have and take advantage of us.
Keep in mind I am only using the reality
show Punkd to make spiritual application.
But like the reality show the devil will set
you up! He will orchestrate situations andcircumstances to embarrass you and destroy
your testimony. He will bring about some
stress in your life which is intended to bring
out a certain response from you. That is, reveal
some character flaw in you. The devil loves
to get people to take a certain (un-biblical)
stand on an issue and then pull the rug out
from under them! Like the reality show, the
devil will also use strangers, friends and even
relatives through his evil influence to punk
you! I know the devil is a defeated foe. Our
Lord and Savior Jesus has already defeated
him for us! This is why he uses deception to
punk us! My intention is not to magnify the
devil.Myintentionisthatwewouldnotbe
ignorant of the devils schemes giving himan advantage to punk us!
Often, while we are busy blaming others,
blowing up like a toad-frog with anger and
making excuses, it has been the devil working
all along! Listen folks, the devil will punk
you in your marriage, money, business
and in any area he can. He will have you
thinking people who love you hate you and
people who hate you love you. He will make
it appear as though people who are for youare against you and people who are against
you are for you! He will use your own pride,
selfishness and desires against you! He will
even use your own gifts and talents against
you because of some un-confessed or un-
recognized character flaw in your life.
So whats the answer to the devils desire
to punk you? First, we must make sure
we are in right relationship with God throughfaith in His Son Jesus Christ. Then we must
make sure we are in proper fellowship with
God! That is, truly walking with God on a
daily basis. In other words, we are not in a
back-slidden state! Next, we must constantly
hear, read and study the word of God (The
Bible) so we will not be ignorant of the
devils schemes. Finally, we must be sober
(straightforward in character; characterized
by self-control; reasonable; rational),vigilant in prayer and resist the temptations
of the devil.
In short, Im encouraging you to be fore-
warned of the devils schemes, be wise from
the word of God, and have a discerning spirit
and attitude in life. Please note it is not my
intention to make you paranoid and start
seeing demons behind every bush! Once
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In This IssueEditorials .................................................................................................... Page 4Opinion & Commentary .............................................................................Page 7
Teen Refresh..............................................................................................Page 10
Business Directory .................................................................................... Page 15
August 16, 2011The Michigan Banner
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Congratulations to The Michigan
Banner on your 8th Anniversary!
We salute you for your expertiseand longevity in providing
nothing less than the best in news
and information to communities
across the State of Michigan and
beyond. We are blessed to have
you headquartered in Saginaw.
Mr. Buckley and Staff, we
commend you and wish you well
in the years to come.
Rev. Dr. Roosevelt and Dr. Nurame
Austin & Family
My husband, Henry G. Marsh, was an avid and devoted
believer in Saginaw Habitat for Humanity. He gave monetarily,
his time, his mental capacities in helping solve problems,
and his friendship because he truly believed in the concept of
helping those who were willing to help themselves to attain
affordable housing. It not only helps the family put down
roots but also gives the children of the family an example and
a stability that they might not have had before. We should all
thank God for Habitat for Humanity and do all we can to support their efforts as they
continue this much needed and essential work. Money---whether pennies or dollars-
--and people willing to give of their time and talents arewhat will keep this organization viable in our community,
building new housing or refurbishing older homes so that
affordable housing stays affordable. God Bless Habitat
for Humanity in all its endeavors.
Sincerely, Ruth C. Marsh315 W. Holland Avenue, 48602
989-753-5200
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Editorials
The Image of SaginawBy Pastor Charles H. Coleman, D.C.E.For The Michigan Banner
There is a great
deal of discussion
and consideration
regarding the direction
that the City of
Saginaw must take
over the next several
years as we continueto rebuild our
community. Rebuilding our community
is not an overnight process as it did not
take just a few years for our community
to reach the level of problems that we
are dealing with right now. Much of the
discussion should be based on how, we, as
citizens and residents of this community,
approach and care for our community.Several years ago a nickname was
adopted for our community that many
of us really dislike. This nickname is
SAGNASTY. This is one of the worst
tags that could be put on a community. This
nickname suggests that this is a community
that is not worth living in. It suggests that
it is a dirty community. It suggests that
the residents of the community are vulgar,
dirty, and backward. It is not a name thatcan be worn with pride. People who hear
this nickname are convinced, without
visiting the community, or meeting the
people here, that it is not a good place to
live, work and raise a family.
This is not true. Saginaw is a good place
to live, work and raise a family. And it is
getting even better. While we may not get
back to the days when there were 40,000
General Motors type jobs in the area, we areseeing job growth in multiple sectors. While
we may never see a population of 100,000
again, the population drop has slowed, and
is slowly turning around. There are people
moving back into the City, and there are
companies looking at our community to
develop jobs and opportunities here. We can
help in this growth by making sure that the
image of our community is good.When we have to change the rules for
opportunities such as Friday Night Live so
that there is an age restriction that is not good
for our image. When we spend more money
on police protection than we do any sector
of the budget that suggest that our priorities
are misplaced. When the lead stories in
the news are always negatives, this is not
positive for our image. All of us have to be
involved in changing the image. Parents,the young people that are out causing the
problems are our children. We cannot lame
program organizers for working to insure
that their programs are successful. If we
want our children to participate, then, we
have to go with them to the programs and
keep them under control.
We cannot blame the media for
publishing the negative stories, but
we can ask them to also talk about the positives that are happening in our
community. Where were the stories about
the successful Gospel Fest? Where are the
positive stories about the summer youth
program at the Houghton Jones Resource
Center this summer? Where are the
positive stories about all of the Vacation
Bible Schools going on in the community?
Where are the positive stories about thedevelopment of New Life Ministries and
their community recreation area? Know
that positive stories dont sell ads, but
they do move the image of a community.
We should have a contest looking for
a positive nickname for Saginaw. I am
asking all of us to stop using the nickname
Sagnasty, and come up with something
that better shows what a great community
we live in.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
National Memorial Dedication
The official dedication for the Martin Luther King, Jr.,
National Memorial will occur on Sunday, August 28, 2011, the
48th anniversary of the Washington March, and Dr. Kings
historic I Have A Dream speech. Additional information at
DedicateTheDream.org.
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Received an MD degree in 1998 from Tufts University - School of Medicine and performed his surgical residencyat St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York. Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic.Board Certified from the American Board of Surgery 2005, and Colon & Rectal Surgery 2008. Fellow of theAmerican College of Surgeons.
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Received an MD degree in 1992 from University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan andperformed his surgical residency at Northwestern University. Board certified from the American Board of Surgery in1998/2007. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Dying Father Inspires SVSU Student to Great SuccessChandler Benjamin
is the kind of student
all professors dream ofgetting, in the words
of Alan Freed, Clifford
H. Spicer Chair
in Engineering at
Saginaw Valley State
University. Freeds
dream student is the
product of a dying fathers dream for his son.
I visited my father in the hospital a week
before he passed, Benjamin recalled. He
told me, Son, you need to get up and go
back to school and do something with your
life. Right after that conversation, I got in
my car, drove to SVSU and applied for the
physics program.
In the three years that followed, Benjamin
compiled an impressive record of achievement.
He served as president of SVSUs physics club.He has been inducted into the physics honor
society Sigma Pi Sigma. While a student, he
even served on a search committee to select
new physics faculty.
A resident of Saginaw, Benjamin, 35, had
completed an associates degree at Washtenaw
Community College in Ann Arbor. For several
years, he worked in various entry-level jobs.
Benjamin had reservations about returning
to school, but they quickly disappeared upon
arriving at SVSU.
The commitment to the students is
extraordinary, Benjamin said. All of my
professors were willing to bend over backwards
so that I succeeded.
After graduating from SVSU Monday,
Aug. 15, Benjamin will take his talents to
the University of Wisconsin-Madison to pursue a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics.
He is familiar with his destination, having
completed an internship last summer at the
schools Synchrotron Radiation Center.
Freed, who worked for more than 20
years at NASAs John H. Glenn Research
Center, is confident Benjamin will stand out,
even among some of the brightest minds in
physics.
He definitely has the raw talent to excel
in this chosen endeavor, Freed said, but
that is just a small piece of what it takes to
succeed in this discipline. It is his sincere
dedication and personal drive that will
separate him from his peers.
P.u.n.k.d.continued from page 2
again, this is not about magnifying the devil.
Ifanyone isa punk itsthedevil! But
even punks can do a lot of damage if we
dont exercise our authority over them. The
bible teaches that the spirit we know now
as the devil was kicked out of heaven, fell
to earth, began to wreak havoc on Gods
people and was ultimately behind the evil
influences that motivated people to crucifyour Lord and Savior Jesus. But the bible also
tells us that God knew the devils plan and
used it to bring salvation to the world. In
fact, the bible says that if the princes of this
world (spiritual and otherwise) had known
the wisdom and plan of salvation God had
for humanity, they would not have crucified
the Lord of Glory! If this was written just
after Jesus was crucified, one might say
devilyoujustgotPunkd!
Bishop Ronald E. Chipp is the Senior Pastor of
Faith Harvest Church, 1734 N. Mason, Saginaw, MI.
Contact Bishop Chipp at: [email protected]
or phone: (989)799-4200.
Now is the Time!Dont wait until it is too late in the year to
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apply for a scholarship at any time.
Tip 1 write a personal statement thatexplains why you need support. It should talk
about your goals, dreams, how the money will
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compelling and heartfelt. If you are a student
in school, have a teacher or professor read it
and edit it to make it better. Keep it in a saved
file ready for when you find a source.
Tip 2 ask up to 5 unrelated people for
references. Get all of their contact information(email, address, phone, cell, etc). This is a time
consuming process that often holds up many
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Tip 3 get your familys financial
information together. Youll need annual
income data, monthly expenses, and tax
returns at a minimum. Make copies and keep
them in a file for quick access.
Tip 4 clean up your social networking
sites. If you have negative comments, friends
to put up iffy photos or videos, or anything
that would cast you in a negative light, getrid of it. Make sure that you block anyone
who could sabotage your efforts.
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August 16, 2011The Michigan Banner
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This article isnt really about sports. Its
about bigotry.
In baseball, the Detroit Tigers are battling
the Cleveland Indians for a championship.
Even if you do not care a lick about baseball,
check out the Cleveland Indians logo. Its
a bug-eyed, buck-toothed chieftain painted
bright red with a savage grin and a combative
head feather.
Randall Robinson, a scholar and activist
who published The Debt a decade ago,
included a chapter on racist team logos and
nicknames. He was watching a televised
ballgame. A star player at the time named
David Justice came to bat for Cleveland.
Justices jersey and helmet were resplendentwith the teams farcical wild Indian mascot.
Im looking at Justice, Robinson writes
with powerful irony. If the face on the logo
was black or brown (instead of red), it would
incite urban riots, so patent is its insult.
Native Americans apparently are fair
game for this sort of unguarded bias because
so few of them survived the genocide of the
18th and 19th centuries.
Consider the nickname for Washingtons pro football team. I wont include this
nickname because The Michigan Banner
does not publish racial slurs, and this is the
R-word for persons of Native American
Cleveland Indians Logo Reflects Racism In Team Mascots And NicknamesBy Mike Thompson
For The Michigan Banner
heritage.
Chippewas or Hurons or Seminoles,
are legitimate nicknames because they honor
peoples who occupied America long before
the Pilgrims. In contrast, the R-word is a
slur on skin color. There is no tribe or ethnic
group named for the R-word. Still, we hear
sportscasters proclaim such ignorant inanities
as, The (R-words) massacred the (Dallas)
Cowboys.
Racism may not be intended, but the effect
is the same.
Randall Robinson finds cause to become
cynical and sarcastic. He imagines sports
nickname slurs against groups other than
Native Americans. He portrays a scenarioin which the Washington Blackskins, with a
logo portraying a caricatured Aunt Jemima,
prepare for a big game against the Chicago
Mafia, whose helmets display an image of
Al Capone. He asks how this would be worse
than the R-words mass circulation. Great
question.
Fan behavior can be just as bad as team
logos or nicknames. Supporters of the Atlanta
Braves in major league baseball, the KansasCity Chiefs in pro football, and the Florida
State Seminoles in college sports, perform
mock tomahawk chops while filling the air
with a war chant - OH, oh-OH-oh-oh ..... OH,
oh-oh-oh-oh. And theres some moron at
Cleveland Indians games who sits in the top
row and bangs a war drum to help get the
spectators fired up.
Ive been asked, in effect: Well, Mister
Sensitive Caucasian, if youre so geeked
about these nicknames and mascots andlogos, then why dont you object to Notre
Dames Fighting Irish? True enough, Im
part Irish and I havent been in an actual
fight since grade school. So maybe I should
be offended. But its only Fighting Irish.
Its not Fighting Micks.
Step One: Get rid of the Washington pro
football teams nickname. Step Two: Discard
the Cleveland Indians logo. Step Three:Inform those idiot tomahawk choppers that
they look like theyre doing a Hitler salute in
slow motion.
Call me politically correct. Say I dont
have a sense of humor. We will return to
Randall Robinson for a closing statement:
The varieties of bigotry spring from a
common root. To tolerate one form, either
wittingly or not, is to accept all the rest. ...
A slur against any group by a member ofanother can never go unremarked if society
is to have a long-term future.
The Saginaw Valley State University
Cardinal Athletic Club will host a Meet theCardinals Luncheon on August 24, 2011
at the Cardinal Athletic Club Tent located
atop the home berm at Wickes Stadium on
the campus of SVSU. This event will give
fans a chance to meet current coaches and
Meet the Cardinals Luncheon players from all teams for the upcoming fall
season. Fans will also get an opportunity tosee the recent additions to Wickes Stadium and
the Saginaw Valley campus.
The luncheon will begin at noon, with
tours of the new SVSU Recreational & Fitness
Center and Wickes Memorial Stadium to
follow. The cost for the event is $8.00 for
2011 Cardinal Athletic Club Members and$10.00 for non-members. Payment will
be accepted at the luncheon; however pre-
registration is required by August 17. Call
989-964-4214 or email [email protected] to
register.
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Whether you are starting up a new business or
expanding an established business in the City
of Saginaw, youre starting something good.
Services. Jobs. Goods. Knowledge. Expertise.These are the f undamentals that built Saginaw
long ago and they are the principals that will
move us forward toward a bright future.
The business loan
program at the Saginaw
Economic Development
Corporation (SEDC) is
designed to provide
needed funds when
bank financing is not
available or to fill the
gap between bank loans
and additional needs.
SEDC offers loans
of up to $220,000
for commercial real
estate, machinery
and equipment, and
inventory
Business must be
located within the
City of Saginaw
Additional
requirements
are available by
contacting us.
InvestIng In Your successBusiness Loans
Mary Hart, Loan Support
1315 S. Washington Ave., Room 207
Saginaw, MI 48601
Phone: 989-759-1395 Fax: 989-759-1734
Email: [email protected]
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Development
PeopleWithaDisabilityCanGetaTickettoWorkBy Cynthia W. Edwards
Social Security
Public Affairs Specialist
Millions of
Americans receive
disability benefits
from Social Security
and there could be
good news for many
of those who want
to work. A free and
voluntary programcalled Ticket to Work gives individuals
who receive Supplemental Security Income
(SSI) or Social Security disability benefits
access to meaningful employment while
maintaining control over benefit choices.
Ed Bairos, a farmer and mechanic, went
back to the work he loved with the help of
the Ticket program. He began receiving
Social Security disability benefits after
suffering from severe arthritis, complicated by a knee injury that would require 20
surgeries. He was concerned about losing
the cash payments and health care he needed
to survive and worried that employers might
not want to hire him.
Then Bairos learned about the Ticket to
Work program when he received a notice
in the mail from Social Security. The notice
was a ticket that Bairos could use with
an employment network of his choosing.
Employment networks are organizations
that offer specialized services such as career
counseling, job search assistance, vocational
rehabilitation and training. Bairos decided
to use his ticket with an employment
network and returned to work. He continued
to receive health care and cash benefits
because of work incentives, which are
special considerations that make it easier forbeneficiaries to explore whether going back
to work is right for them.
Pleased with Bairos industry knowledge
and skills as a farm manager, his employer
gave him a promotion and a raise. Now he
is self-sufficient, working for another division
within the company.
Bairos earns more money than he would
have by relying solely on disability benefits.
By using his Ticket, Bairos medical reviews
were put on hold and he is eligible to receive
Medicare coverage
for up to eight and
a half years afterdiscontinuing his
disability payments.
Returning to
work has made
me whole again,
especially being
able to work in the
area that I love. My
self-esteem was
at its lowest whenI wasnt working
and on disability.
Returning to work
not only improved
my self-worth but
also my financial
wealth. The Ticket to
Work program and
the ability to keep
my Medicare was the
reason I was able to
return to work, he
said.
If you receive
Social Security or
SSI benefits due
to disability, are
between 18 and 64
years old and want towork, getting started
is easy.
Visit www.
socialsecurity.gov/
work for more
information on the Ticket to Work program
and work incentives. You also may call (866)
968- 7842 (TDD (866) 833-2967) to learn
how going back to work may affect your
benefits.
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With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Eleanor Josaitis, Co-founder of Focus: HOPE, who devoted the last 43 years of her life to
making a difference in this community. She was such a remarkable woman, said CEO William F. Jones, Jr. Her loss is immeasurable, but
we are firmly committed and well positioned to make her work continue.
Focus: HOPE Co-founder Eleanor Josaitis, whose passion for justice gave hope and opportunities to countless thousands for well over
four decades, passed away August 9, 2011.
Josaitis died 14 years after the passing of Father William T. Cunningham with whom she founded Focus: HOPE in the wake of the 1967Detroit riots. At her side were her husband of 55 years, Donald; her five children, and other family and friends.
The housewife turned civil rights activist dedicated the last 43 years of her life to intelligent and practical action to overcome racism,
poverty and injustice as proclaimed in the Focus: HOPE mission statement. She became a national advocate for a food program designed to
meet the nutrition needs for children and seniors; a proponent of job training programs that gave women and minorities access to the financial
mainstream, and a passionate Detroiter who strove to revitalize the city and its neighborhoods.
Theres no greater way to eliminate racism and poverty than to see that people have education, skills, jobs and opportunities in life, she
frequently said.
Josaitis is widely regarded as a leader who fought with courage and tenacity for causes close to her heart. She experienced the jubilation
of winning Congressional approval of a national food program that has assisted hundreds of thousands of low income families; the loneliness
of a lengthy, and eventually victorious, federal discrimination lawsuit against a local employer; and the satisfaction of providing job trainingand support services that have put more than 11,000 talented men and women into successful, good-paying careers. Eleanors passion and
vision will live on and be an inspiration as the work of Focus: HOPE continues.
Eleanor M. Josaitis Fund for Focus: HOPE
For memorial contributions, the family has designated the
Eleanor M. Josaitis Fund for Focus: HOPE.
Your donations can be sent to:
Focus: HOPE
Eleanor M. Josaitis Fund for Focus: HOPE1355 Oakman Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
You may also visit www.focushope.edu or call 313.494.5500
Memorial messages may be left at facebook.com/focushope and spauldingcurtin.com.
August 10, 2011Eleanor Josaitis: Passionate civil rights activist
1400W.GeneseeSaginaw,Michigan(989)753-3475Email:[email protected]
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Teen Refresh
Keys to a Successful CommunityBy DeShire Lawson with Detavious Shorter
The Michigan Banner Media Interns
Mary Washington
has a youthful energy
and during our
interview with her
we also recognized
the personality of a
champion. Born in
Opelousas, Louisiana,
she would often as a
young girl work in the
cotton fields alongside her grandmother.
The faith of her grandmother would help
her to endure and to continue throughout
life no matter what the circumstances were.
She also credits her mother and father with
her community activist spirit. I remembermy mom and dad helping the neighborhood
when there was a need, she said. After
marrying she moved to Saginaw, eventually
becoming the mother of 6 children, five
daughters and one son.
Continuing in the path of community
involvement, she saw a need in the
neighborhood when GM was laying off workers,
and begun to work with the unemployed and
formerly incarcerated community members to
form programs and activities so they would not
return to their previous life. Also, she formed a
group, Baraka Actors for community activities
for the youth.
Ms. Washington has been a member of
numerous organizations, including American
Promise, NAACP and 1000 Leaders Initiative.
She has also been an 8 -year trustee of the
Library Board of Public Libraries in Saginaw.
At the urging of Ruben Daniels, Ms. Washington
applied for the position of a community affairs
specialist, and attained the position at the office
of U.S. Senator Carl Levin.I believe the most important factor in
society today is the youth, The youth need to
be inspired and helped by supplying the tools
needed to aid in their education, she says. As
founder of GYASC, Global Youth Awareness
Star Club, she believes a great work can be
done. The organization begun to function a
few months ago, but it has been in the creative
process for over a year. GYASC will help the
youth if they have a lack of resources, offer
free tutoring and items needed for school.
What is special about this group is that the
youth are the leaders, and is responsible for
planning the events and different topics that
are important to our teens today.
On August 27, at Union Park, Global
Youth Awareness Star Club will host a health
and education resources festival. The focus
will be on the many health issues that affect
the communities of today, such as, AIDS/HIV,
obesity, and cancer. Also, available will be
information on business management, career
planning, writing, public speaking, and muchmore. Guest speakers will be there, including
nine year old, Angel Mykel Edwards, who
will be talking about the goodness of God.
Ms. Washington believes that education,
making a difference, and thinking out of the
box will make a difference, and are the keys
to a successful community.
ThinkingAbouttheGameofBasketballBy Alex Harper
The Michigan Banner Media Intern
When I think about
the game of basketball,
I think about hanging
with friends and
playing a game, or
two. I think the game
of basketball is more
than just balling,
it is also leadership
and teamwork. Playing the game requires
great discipline because you must have exact
timing and be a good shooter so practice makes
perfect. Basketball is also an excellent way to
stay in shape throughout your young years,
and into adulthood, which is seen by our NBA
players. Another plus of course is the salary
and travel around the world.
I guess you can tell I love the game and
have had dreams of a career in basketball, but
who hasnt had those dreams that play and
love the game. I have been playing for years
and I have never gotten bored with the game
because it is new each time. The game is
fun and I guess people think I should be a
natural, because I am 66. So when you
think of a sport that will give you great teamplay, will get you into shape, and is great fun.
Think basketball!
Nowback to that dream, it is 2013,
drafted by the Detroit Pistons
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America Needs aComprehensive
Plan for the FutureBy Chet Allen
In my opinion,
every endeavor works
best with a plan. What
is Americas plan for
energy, educating our
youth, job creation,
clean water waste
disposal, and a
sustainable safety-
net for our seniors? These are just a few
areas that need our immediate attention.
The music group Tower of Power told us
back in the 70s, There is only so much
oil in the ground. The possible energy
alternatives are known, and some are
in use, such as solar, wind, and nuclear.
However, this piece-meal approach willnot get the job done.
There has been a lot of recent talk
and discussion about the fact that
American oil companies are government-
subsidized. They are, and have been since
the early 20th century. This policy was
initiated during the time it became clear
the automobile was here to stay and a
fueling network needed to be established
nationwide (along with roads and bridges). The Federal Government took
on the role of subsidizer to this private
industry, presumably in the National
Interest, and in the process created an
environment in which multiple industries
would grow; including oil, automobile,
steel, agriculture, construction, textile,
and shipping to name a few, leading to
the Gilded Age and a second Industrial
Revolution.
Last yearBig Oil, as an industry, made
more in profit than any other industry
in world history. Two things are now
clear. Big Oilno longer needs subsidies,
and, since there is only so much oil in the
ground, it is time, as a national plan toinvest our monetary resources in the energy
of the future. Another thing is clear as well,
special interestgroups have gained so
much influence over government it will be
extremely difficult for this Nation to move
as one.Chet Allen is an accomplished musician
and plays often in the Great Lake Bay
Region.
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Project 26 USA Making a DifferenceBy James Falls
The Michigan Banner
Flint- Its been three
years since the former
Flint and Saginaw
resident Rickey
Hampton Sr., had a
vision of bringing the
best basketball players
from both cities to
compete in an all-star
game. With the help of the InternationalAcademy of Flint, the vision is still a reality.
On July 30, Hampton, founder and
president of Project 26 USA, hosted his third
annual Saginaw vs. Flint all-star game at the
International of Flint. The game was to honor
students who have excelled in the classroom
and on the basketball court. Project 26 USA
is a program that encourages young students
to stay in school.
The girls game lost its excitement when
a lack of communication happened amongst
the coaches and the players and only four
players from Saginaw arrived. Some couldnt
get rides out there (Flint) and the other were
late by the time we took off from our meeting
spot, said celebrity coach Flynn Hall. The
game would have been more thrilling if we
would have had more girls play. Showing no
remorse, the Flint girls took advantage and
cruised past Saginaw, 84-54, despite that the
game was only 4-on-4.
Kathy Thomas from Flint Hamady was thegame MVP with 21 points. She will take her
talents to Highland Community College in
Highland, Kansas. Thomas enjoyed the game,
but really wanted to take on all of Saginaws
best. The game would have been much more
fun if all of the Saginaw girls would have
shown up.
The Saginaw boys had a different outcome.
Down by 23 points early in the second half,
Coach Randy Rogers from Valley Lutheran
called a time-out in order for his team to
regroup. During the timeout, coach told us to
keep our heads and to play our game, said
Derrick Washington of Buena Vista. After the
timeout, the Saginaw all-stars drained eight
3-pointers to take a one-point lead, which
eventually secured a 113-99 win against the
Flint all-stars.
Washington and Steven Juengel of
Bullock Creek were the co-MVP of the
game.
Juengel, who was the leading scorer with28 points, made a statement to the people in
the gymnasium. I just played my game,
Juengel said. Everybody underestimated
me because my school is small and nobody
usually knows about it. Washington has
signed with Delta College and Juengel is
looking to walk-on at Grand Valley State
University.
Hampton was satisfied with the outcome
for the third consecutive year. Each year the
event just keeps getting better and better,
Hampton said. According to Hampton, a
student drops of out school every 26 seconds,
reasoning for the contribution to the name of
the foundation. That saddens me that we
have so many young people dropping out of
school, Hampton said. We really have to
fix that in any way that we can.
From Left Co-MVPs Steven Juengel and Derrick Washington Photo James Falls
CommunityRebuilderspresentsthe
1st Annual
MensEmpowermentConference
August 18-20, 2011
Times:
Thursday-Friday, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:AM-12:00 PM
Saginaw County CAC
2824 Perkins St.
Saginaw, MI
For More Information Contact
William Scott 989-755-7159
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Midland, MI The Michigan Small
Business & Technology Development
Center Great Lakes Bay is pleased to offer
a free Fundamentals of Starting a Business
seminar at Grace A. Dow Memorial
Library at 1710 W St. Andrews in Midland
on September 1, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to8:30 p.m.
For more information about MI-
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misbtdc.org/training or call 989.686.9597.
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5090 State Street | Building A Suite One | Saginaw, Michigan 48603989.792.2552 | fax: 989.792.3881 | [email protected]
Business Lawyers forBusiness People
Humphreys,Campbell,
Dust & Humphreys,P.C.Attorneys and Counselors at Law
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Larry D. Camel
1418 S. Warren
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-755-6604
The Public Libraries of Saginaw
is now offering e-books that can
be downloaded to e-book readers
and portable devices that support
the e-pub or PDF formats. These
include, among many others, the
nook, Kobo, and Sony e-readers
and also the Apple iPad, iPhone,
iPod touch, Motorola Droid andBlackBerry portable devices. You
can find e-books listed under the
Overdrive section of the webpage
located in the right-hand column.
www.saginaw.lib.mi.us/
E-booksnow
Available!
We worry about what a child will
become tomorrow, yet we forget that
he is someone today. ~Stacia Tauscher
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Business DirectoryAttorneysJohn D. L. HumphreysHumphreys, Campbell, Dust & Humphreys, P.C.Building A , Suite One, 5090 State StreetSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 792-2522 Fax (989) 792-3881E-Mail [email protected]
AuthorsW. James Richardson1356 Woodside StreetSaginaw, MI988-753-0233www.wjamesrichardson.com
AutoMcDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc.5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603Leon V. WashingtonSales & Leasing [email protected]
Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Mercury4201 Bay RoadSaginaw, MI989-792-2453
Bakeries
Lighthouse Bakery285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099
Banquet FaciitiesAndersen Enrichment CenterLisa Hall120 Ezra Rust DriveSaginaw, [email protected]
Rowan - West Facility1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan989-753-3475
BeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-755-2666/989-755-3883
Reection of U Too2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-753-4600
Shea GalleriaDee HollowayBarber/Stylist1703 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-245-5479
Shea GalleriaMonicas1703 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48601989-484-0259
Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan
989-992-2600
Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338
Unique Cuts II3125 E. HollandSaginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338
Carroton Pubic SchoosCraig C. DouglasSuperintendentP.O. Box 517Carrollton, MI 48724(989) 754-1475Fax (989) 754-1470Direct Dial (989) 399-8860
[email protected] Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community ServicesSheilda BraddockPresident/CEOHuman Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan
989-753-0411
ComputersCreative ComputersLathan Wilson (Buddy)
817 East GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607
989-755-9290
DentistsJack Weston Nash DDSCosmetic and Restorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200
FinanceKarenLawrence-Webster.comFinancial Advisors
AXA Advisors, LLC4800 Fashion Square Blvd.,Suite 220Saginaw, Michigan [email protected](989)797-3281
Food & DiningSpencers Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 Gratiot989-793-3400Saginaw, MI 48638www.spencersfinefood.com
Graphics/DigitaTBF Graphics Digital803 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan989-752-5540
TBFGRAPHICS.COMTBFDIGITAL.COM
Housing AgencyCircle of LoveHousing Counseling AgencyPamelia D. Brazil1809 Durand StreetSaginaw, Michigan989-921-0569www.circleoovecdc.org
Heating and CooingHORIZON
Azola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell
PubicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602
ReatorsCentury 21Atonya F. Patterson, Realtor5580 State St., Suite 4Saginaw, Michigan 48603
989.921.7000 ofce989.284.1465 [email protected]
RestaurantsA Touch of Cajun228 W Genesee AveSaginaw, MI 48602989-755-7507Hours Mon-Tues-Wed 11am to 7pmThur-Fri-Sat 11am to 10pmatouchofcajuncuisine.comlocated in the Riverviewshopping Plaza
Brother Arthurs Fish & More2522 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI989-752-0200
Kings Fish-N-MoreEddie KingOwner & Chef1202 N. Washington AveSaginaw, Michigan 48601(989) 252-43042 way# 131*433*10322Catering Available Upon Request
Rite Spot
1205 LapeerSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-6001
RetaiersGREEKS R US2203 E. GeneseeSaginaw, MI [email protected]
Kennys Clothes310 Johnson St.Saginaw, MI
989-753-4552 [email protected]
TaiorsExecutive TailoringChristopher E. EddingtonMaster Tailor418 Court StreetSaginaw, MI [email protected] hour service
Tax Services
Robert McDuffy Tax & AccountingService/ERO e-le2127 LedyardSaginaw, MI 48601Business - 989-443-0115Fax [email protected]
TransportationMcFadden Charter Service, LLCHoward McFadden1200 E. Moore Rd.Saginaw, Michigan989-777-7038 / 989-751-1461
Howard [email protected]
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Saginaw
Flint
Bay City
Lansing
Second Baptist ChurchPastor Seth Doyle1770 W. Youngs Ditch Rd.Bay City, MI(989) 893-3937
Antioch Baptist ChurchPastor Lewis Randolph1083 E. Stewart Ave.Flint, MI 48505
(810) 789-2931
Deliverance Church of Godin ChristElder Zack Smith, Sr.3311 Mildred StreetFlint, Michigan(810) 785-0094
St. Stephens Community Church
Reverend Herman Haller1007 Kimberly DriveLansing, MI 48912(517) 484-2180
Bethel AME ChurchPastor P. David Saunders535 Cathay St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-7011
Bethlehem Baptist ChurchPastor Ernest W. Bothuel3309 Bundy StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-5866
Bread of Life Harvest CenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-7933
Christ Disciples BaptistPastor Eddie Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444
Church of ChristMinister James Sanderson1325 N. Center RoadSaginaw, MI 48638(989) 790-2707
World Outreach Campusof GreaterColeman Temple MinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd.Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957
Corinthian Baptist Church
Pastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-1820
Faith Harvest ChurchBishop Ronald E. ChippFaith Harvest Church1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Greater Williams TempleBishop H.J. Williams608 RemingtonSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291
JacobsLadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602
989-799-6601
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis WashingtonPhone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org
Mt. Moriah Missionary
Baptist ChurchReverend Johnie F. Edwards Sr.130 North 11th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601Church (989) 754-6371Fax (989) 754-5670E-mail: [email protected]
Mt.NeboBaptist
Pastor Willie R. Hill, Jr.1111 N. 29th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-5777
Mt. Olive Baptist ChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith1114 N. 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-8064
New Beginnings Life ChangingMinistries
Pastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650
New Birth Missionary BaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604
New Christ Community
Pastor Dr. Eugene Seals3302 Grant St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3357
New Covenant Christian CenterPastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485
New Faith Temple COGICElder Charles H. Coleman
2118 Burt Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-3880
New Life Baptist ChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151
New Life Full Gospel ChurchElder Zachary Williamson1200 East Genesee Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 746-0764
New Mt. Calvary BaptistPastor Robert Donald3610 Russell StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801
Prince of Peace Baptist ChurchPastor Robert B. Corley725 N. 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-754-2841
St. Paul BaptistPastor Vincent D. McMillon
120 N. 15th
St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023
Saginaw Valley CommunityPastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769
St. Lukes CMEPastor Charles Braddock
1121 TuscolaSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351
TabernacleBaptistChurchRev. Thomas J.London810 Cathay StreetSaginaw, MI. 48601(989) 753-5282
Transforming Life Ministries
Pastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573
Truevine Baptist ChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751
Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621
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NON PROFIT DIRECTORYA.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107
Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181
Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum3456 Patterson Rd.Bay City, MI 487061-888-888-1270Boys & Girls Club of Bay County300 Lafayette Ave.Bay City, MI 48706
989-892-6723Circle of Love1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377
Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538
Faith, Hope, & charity MissionPOB 5546Saginaw, MI 48603
989-792-8121
Family & Children Services2806 DavenportSaginaw, MI 48602989-790-7500
CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.org
First Ward Community Center1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565
Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918
Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660
Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240
Nathan Weidner ChildrensAdvocacy Ctr.715 N. EuclidBay City, MI989-671-1345
Operation Reach119 S. Jefferson Avenue
Saginaw, MI989-754-4444
Pastor Larry CamelNew Birth Missionary Baptist Church1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-6604
The Salvation Army2030 N. CarolinaSaginaw, MI 48602989-793-8371
The Saginaw Community Foundation100 S. Jefferson Ste. 201Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545
Women of ColorsPOB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286
1400W.GeneseeSaginaw,Michigan(989)753-3475Email:[email protected]
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Weeklypeergroupsessions
Etiquettetraining
Creditrepairclinics
Investmentclub
GEDpreparation
Entrepreneurworkshops
Tutoring
Gunsafetyclasses
Parentingprograms
STDPrevention
Substanceabuseprevention
Healthworkshops
Foreclosureprevention
Financialliteracytraining
Jobpreparation
Communityenrichment
Scholarshipworkshops
Publicspeakingseminars
Movienights,andmore
Operation Outreach is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located at 119 S. Jefferson Ave, in Saginaw. Our programming consists of:
Sunday Worship services are also hosted with Greater Community Kingdom Church that has a mission to seek those difficult to reach
spiritually. For additional information call 989-754-4444.
Operation Outreach
Current Volunteer Opportunities In Saginaw CountyTo volunteer your services or to donate goods, please call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216,
[email protected]. Or check out our web-based volunteer program at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.
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Pastor Dempsey Allen and
1st Lady Dorothy Allen
Elder Dempsey Allen, Pastor
Jacobs Ladder Ministries1926 Fairfield Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
989.799.6601
www.jacobsladdersaginaw.org
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Saginaw Valley Community Church3660 Hermansau Dr.
Saginaw, MI 48603
Sunday10:00 am Morning Service6:30 pm Young Adults Life Group Bible
Study/WorshipMonday7:00 pm Young Adults Life Group Soaking
7:00 pm Womens Life GroupTuesday(2nd & 4th) 10: am 3:00 pm Heavens
Manna Food Distribution
7:00 am Mens Life Group6:30 pm Prayer Night
10:00 am & 7:00 pm Healing RoomsWednesday6:30 pm Equipping Classes
Thursday1:00 & 6:30 pm Healing roomsFriday
(1st & 3rd) 9:30 am Oasis for WomenSaturday
6:00 pm Youth Service
We are proud to partner with The Michigan Banner in
advancing the Kingdom of God throughout the Saginaw Valley
and beyond. To join with people of the highest integrity is an
honor for us and to promote all that God is doing in this region is
an awesome privilege. You bring light in the darkness and hope to
all who are uplifted and enlightened by this publication. You are
true encouragers and light bearers and we bless all that you are
doing in this community and beyond. May God continue to move
through you and this fine work.Pastor Dick and Pat Sayad
Saginaw Valley Community Church
CelebratingaHalfCenturyofHealing
St. Marys of Michigan Standish Hospital 50th Anniversary
St. Marys of Michigan is proud to acknowledge our affiliate hospital in Standish for 50 years of service. St. Marys of Michigan
Standish Hospital is a medical center of excellence for Northeastern Michigan.
To commemorate this momentous milestone, St. Marys of Michigan Standish Hospital is inviting the public to attend a 50th
Anniversary Community Celebration on Saturday, August 20 at the hospital campus located at 805 W. Cedar, Standish. The festivities
include a variety offree activities for all ages, including a barbecue, Kids Zone, Bingo, and so much more with a 2 Mile Walk/run
beginning at 9 a.m.
Match Grant Aims to Help Over 1,200 Children!
To help a child call 989.893.7508, extension 15, or mail
a donation to 909 Washington Avenue, Suite 2, Bay City.
Donations of new clothing can also be dropped off at:
Graff Chevrolet
Tim Hortons
BayCountybranchesof:
Chemical Bank
Citizens Bank
COPOCO Credit Union
Independent Bank
United Bay Community Credit Union
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in air competition where projects are awarded to the most qualifed contractor who delivers the
best value through exceptional workmanship and services. ABC membes believe that ongoing
education results in saer jobsites and award winning cratsmanshipthat means true long-term
value or owners.
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Unique Cuts II located at 3125 E. Holland Rd., Saginaw, MI
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1502 Court St., Saginaw, MI 48602 989.327.2338Now 2 ocations!!
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Mt. Olive Institutional
Missionary Baptist
Church
Reverend Dr. Marvin
T. Smith, Pastor
Presents
The 4th Annual
Back-To-School Event
A Fresh Start
August 27, 2011
9 am 2pm
9-10 am Registration
& Display Tables
Featured Panelist:
Kendrick Kemp,
Coordinator
Saginaw Promise Zone
For additional
Information call
989-752-8064
Mt. Olive Baptist,
1114 N. 6th Street,Saginaw, MI
Global Youth Awareness Star Clubs
Annual Health and Educational Resource Festival
August 27, 2011 at Unity Park in Saginaw, Mi
Located: Norman & Leon Scott- 12:00pm -6:00pm
Fun for the whole family & Free Food and more!
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To improve the quality of life and level of independence
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Call 989.791.3575 for informationSaginawCountyRepublican
Womens Family Picnic
The Saginaw County Republican Womens Club will hold
their annual Meet Your GOP Candidates Family Picnic on
Thursday, August 18th, from 6:00-9:00pm. The picnic will be at
4520 Midland Rd., Saginaw, MI (1/2 mile South of Tittabawassee
Rd.). Guests of Honor will include many State, County and
Local Republican candidates and office holders. The public is
invited and free will donations are appreciated.
There will be outdoor dinner and desserts. Besides a fun
evening, they will also provide the latest update on Saginaw and
Michigan redistricting lines as well as the Michigan GOP decisionfor August 2012 Primary election process. Remember, 2012
is just around the corner: come meet your fellow conservative
activists and start planning our victory! For more information
call Sandra at 989-790-0285.
A leader who produces other leaders multiples their influences.
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