Challenger Community News December 7, 2016

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North Star Players

‘Emancipation Denied- The Story of Black Wall Street’ Coming to the Stage at MUCCC

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Queen’s Royal Pastries and Cuisine Mayor Warren “pulls the plug” on camera program.

Mayor Warren Pulls Plug on Red Light Camera Program

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ayor Lovely A. Warren today submitted legislation to City Council that would terminate the City’s Red Light Camera Traffic Safety Program.

“The Red Light Camera Program has been wildly unpopular among Rochester’s citizens, and its benefits simply do not justify a further extension,” said Mayor Warren. “I am particularly concerned that too many of these tickets have been issued to people who can least afford to pay them, which is counterproductive to our efforts.

A study conducted by an independent traffic consultant contracted by the City determined the benefits of the program are inconclusive. From 2013 to 2015, the number of red light violations at some intersections declined, some increased and some stayed the same.”

Upon her own review of the study, Mayor Warren was troubled by the fact that there were more total red light violations in zip codes with the city’s highest rates of poverty, including 14605; 14609; 14611; 14619; and 14621. This led to her decision to call for an end to the program.

“I want to make one thing perfectly clear,” Mayor Warren said.

“Running a red light is very dangerous and puts our citizens and visitors at risk. The Rochester Police Department will continue to enforce red light violations. We are simply eliminating one of the tools we use to enforce this law.”

Legislation submitted to City Council today would bring an end to the Red Light Camera program effective Dec. 31 by terminating the City’s contract with the Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. City Council will consider the legislation.

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The North Star Players

Local playwright Deborah Solomon has written a piece about Black Wall Street titled, ‘Emancipation Denied- The Story of Black Wall Street.’ In this world premiere, original play viewers are immersed into the lives of those who were influential in the development of one of America’s most wealthy and striving Negro towns. As residents of Greenwood pooled their resources to establish an economic powerhouse in Greenwood, which housed over 600 businesses, resentful, unprogressive Whites sought to destroy the Black promise land.

This captivating script will be brought to life on stage by the extraordinary actors and actresses of The North Star Players under the direction of renowned director David Shakes. Monday thru Friday Jan. 23-27 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday Jan. 28 at 4 p.m.at MUCCC Performance Theatre 142 Atlantic Avenue.

Tickets are $7 Mon. and Tues.; $15 all other days; students and seniors $10. Tickets available at www.mucc.org/events For info or tickets call 585-465-8388. The north Star players is a local group of talented actors dedicated to the craft; providing audiences, across the globe, with a live theatre experience.

YOGA AT THE BAOBAB CENTER YOGA with Jim Thompson: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED: Tuesday evenings 5:45 - 7:15; BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE "EASY" YOGA: Wednesdays, 5:457:15. 738 University Ave. 585-563-2145.

Mixed Recycling Citywide Expanded The City of Rocheser’s Mixed Recycling program is being expanded to the entire city following completion of a successful pilot program. Visit www.cityofrochester.gov/ residentialrecycling to view collection schedules and a list of acceptable recyclable materials. Full results of the Mixed Recycling Pilot program are also posted on the webpage.

Residents can call 311 (4285990 if calling from outside of city limits) with questions or to request information.

Business owner Shantel Brown was joined by Mayor Lovely A. Warren and State Senator Joseph Robach for a ribbon cutting ceremony in late September to celebrate the grand opening of Queen’s Royal Pastries and Cuisine at 1462 Dewey Ave. “Boutique businesses like this add vibrancy to the neighborhoods where they are located, which helps us create more jobs, safer neighborhoods and better educational opportunities for our children,” said Mayor Warren. “I am so happy to welcome Shantel Brown and Queen’s Royal Pastries and Cuisine to Northwest Rochester and thank her for investing in our city. I look forward to watching this business grow and thrive in the years to come.”

“I wanted to create a restaurant with great food and great service at a price that is affordable to everyday people,” said Ms. Brown.

“I also wanted to create a positive environment in the heart of Northwest Rochester, which is on the side of the town where I grew up. I see Queen’s Royal Pastries and Cuisine as a way to give back to my community.”

Queen’s Royal Pastries and Cuisine specializes in home-style cuisine and gourmet desserts and pastries. Menu items include red velvet cupcakes, pineapple upside down cupcakes, custom made cakes, shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.

Queen’s Royal Pastries and Cuisine is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Wilson Chinn

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Mayor and Mrs. Brown at Buffalo/Niagara International Airport.

Mayor Byron Brown and Wife Attend White House Holiday Reception At the personal invitation from president and Mrs. Obama, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and his wife Michelle attended a White House Holiday reception last weekend in Washington, D.C. Mayor Brown told WGRZ TV it was a bittersweet opportunity to not only thank the President for his time in office, but also to be recognized for the progress made in the Queen City.

The Mayor also traveled to the White House on November 14, when a small group of mayors was praised by the First Lady for their efforts to provide housing for homeless veterans.

Local Author Pens Chapter in Rust Belt Books Anthology Georgia Burnette has written a chapter in the Rust Belt Books anthology, entitled, “Right Here, Right Now: The Buffalo Anthology.” Join her for the book launching party on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 4-6 p.m. at the Market Arcade Building on Main Street. Her article is titled “Back In the Day, Remembrances of Black Buffalo from the 1940’s and 1950’s,” but she usually refers to it as “Growing up Poor and Black in Buffalo.” The piece was backdrop Georgia Burnette for her presentation at the annual Shiloh Baptist Church Senior luncheon in June, and she has been asked to share these experiences at the annual Family History Dinner next May.

14th Annual Tree of Life Celebration “Have you lost a loved one to Homicide, Suicide or Domestic Violence?

On Wednesday, December 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street, join us as we come together to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones at the 14th annual Tree of Life Celebration. Bring your own ornament or receive a red bow at the door. Ornaments are not kept from year to year. They go with the tree which is raffled off at the end of the ceremony.

Light Refreshments will be served. For more information call Mariam at 986-9199, ext. 3610 or Betty Jean Grant at 8940914. The event is sponsored by The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., 2nd District Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant and We Are Women Warriors, Stop the Violence, Peacemakers, True Bethel Baptist Church and Blackpearle76.

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DAWN OF A NEW DAY IN BUFFALO BLACK RADIO : WUFO CEO Sheila Brown and Bishop Darius Pridgen (center@ mics) are joined on stage at the Tralf by staff and supporters during the announcement that the station, after 56 years, is going FM!

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t was indeed, a history making moment.

On Sunday, 56 years ago to the day, the owners of WUFO MIX 1080AM Radio celebrated the station’s anniversary with a gala and a major announcement.

After more than five decades serving Buffalo’s African American community, it was revealed, WUFO would enter a new era within the next 45 days when it will begin broadcasting 24 hours on an FM channel with a reach throughout Western New York and Southern Ontario.

WUFO’s new address on your radio dial: 100.7-FM. In addition to bringing the station’s “daytimer” status to an end (operating from sun up to sundown), the move to FM will improve the station’s sound quality and enable it to expand their audience.

“Look what God has done!” exclaimed the visionary young CEO Sheila Brown.

Sheila, who spearheaded the game changing move to FM, started out at the station as a commission-only salesperson in 1986 at the age of 21. Today her Vision Multi-Media Group LLC owns 84 percent of station, making her the area’s first and only African American female owner of a radio station in Buffalo. True Bethel Community Development Corp., headed by Council President Bishop Darius G. Pridgen, owns 16 percent.

“All the credit goes to God and to Sheila Brown,” Bishop Pridgen told The Challenger. “She is the brainchild behind what is happening at WUFO. My contribution is very small compared to her efforts,” he said humbly. “True Bethel is privileged to be a part of this historic effort.”

When she and Pridgen went on stage at the Tralf to make the announcement, he described Mrs. Brown as “a wonderful dreamer” whose dreams were made manifest through lots of prayer, work and faith in God. Sheila gave credit to and acknowledged her “amazing team” and called her staff and supporters to join them in the spotlight.

“We are now on the playing field with all the other FM stations,” she SHEILA BROWN said enthusiastically. “This (move to FM) is definitely a game changer.”

In an industry where Blacks own less than three percent of commercial radio stations nationwide* WUFO’s very existence is a testament to the enduring spirit of all those involved, past and present. And in today’s political climate, the support of the community’s Black-owned media is paramount as it serves a critical conduit of information to the community from a Black point of view.

-FaithThree prior milestones were harbingers of bigger things to come.

The first was Sheila’s historic ownership dream came true – an amazing story/journey in itself.

The second occurred when she successfully undertook the huge task of moving the entire station to its brand new Broadway location. Not an easy feat by any measure.

Then there was the announcement this summer that the station had acquired, thanks to Sheila’s efforts, the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show (TJMS) after crosstown urban WBLK dropped the popular segment to the keen dissatisfaction of local listeners. As a result, the station’s Neilson ratings jumped overnight making WUFO the number AM Station in the 6am to Contiued Page 11

Slave, Wilson Chinn, Branded On The Forehead

By His Master

Wilson Chinn is about 60 years old, he was “raised” by Isaac Howard of Woodford County, Kentucky. When 21 years old he was taken down the river and sold to Volsey B. Marmillion, a sugar planter about 45 miles above New Orleans.

This man was accustomed to brand his negroes, and Wilson has on his forehead the letters “V. B. M.” Of the 210 slaves on this plantation 105 left at one time and came into the Union camp. Thirty of them had been branded like cattle with a hot iron, four of them on the forehead, and the others on the breast or arm.

Source: US Slave: Wilson Chinn A Branded Slave From Louisiana

FIRST ISSUE OF EBONY November 1, 1945 The first issue of Ebony magazine is published by John H. Johnson selling 25,000 copies.

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Of the 12.5 million Africans shipped to the New World during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, fewer than 388,000 arrived in the United States.

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Report: Black People 3 Times as Likely To Die in Police Chases USA Today did a thorough investigation of fatal pursuits between 1999 and 2015 and found that though African Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population they are 28 percent of those killed—including innocent bystanders.

In a first of its kind investigation, USA Today found that Black people in the U.S. have been killed in police chases at a rate nearly three times higher than anyone else. The rub is that this included both those fleeing law enforcement and innocent bystanders. The outlet was able to thoroughly and meticulously illustrate yet another example of long-standing and deadly inequality in U.S. policing.

Pursuits are among the most dangerous police activities.

They have killed more than 6,200 people since 1999. Black people make up 13 percent of the U.S. population but are 28 percent of those killed in pursuits whose race was known.

Among the findings (which strongly confirm a disparity and a likely bias in policing): •Blacks have been killed at a disproportionate rate in pursuits every year since 1999. On average, 90 black people were killed each year in police chases, nearly double what would be expected based on their percentage of the population.

•Deadly pursuits of Black drivers were twice as likely to start over minor offenses or non-violent crimes. In 2013 and 2014, nearly every deadly pursuit triggered by an illegally tinted window, a seat-belt violation or the smell of marijuana involved a black driver.

•Black people were more likely than Whites to be chased in more crowded urban areas, during peak traffic hours and with passengers in their cars, all factors that can increase the danger to innocent bystanders. Chases of Black motorists were about 70 percent more likely to wind up killing a bystander.

USA Today examined federal records for 5,300 fatal pursuits since 1999, when the government started tracking the races of people killed in car crashes. USA TODAY also took a deeper delve into 702 chases in 2013 and 2014, reviewing thousands of pages of police documents and hours of video of pursuits across the nation.

The racially lopsided death toll mirrors almost exactly the disparity in police shooting deaths. Yet police chases have remained largely unexplored even as the Justice Department moves to track more carefully other types of deadly interactions with the police.

The outlet shared its findings with nearly a dozen of the nation’s leading researchers on race and policing as well as police department officials who predictably claimed that race is not a factor.

“This is not giving someone a traffic ticket. This is people dying,” said Jack McDevitt, director of Northeastern University’s Institute on Race and Justice. “The cost of having small disparities is huge because you’re ending up with loss of life.”

Police officials, including those from the Michigan State Police, said a suspect’s race has no impact on officers’ decision to pursue. Instead, they suggested that any disparity was likely a byproduct of police spending more time in high-crime neighborhoods.

The news org even analyzed fatal pursuits in the daytime versus night, when police are not as clearly able to see someone’s skin color. It found that in daylight, 31 percent of the drivers involved in deadly police chases were Black, but in darkness 21 percent of the drivers in deadly chases were Black.

Whatever its causes, the disparity is clear: For every 100,000 black people in the United States, 4 were killed in police chases over the 17 years between 1999 and 2015.

For every 100,000 people who are not Black, 1.5 were killed.

Read more of this provocative and important report at USA Today.

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Walter Scott was shot several times in the back and killed as he ran after a routine traffic stop.

Mistrial In Walter Scott Murder Trial

Obama Admin Halts Dakota Access Pipeline after Months of Resistance On Sunday the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denied the Dakota Access pipeline company a permit to drill underneath the Missouri River—officially halting construction of the $3.8 billion oil pipeline that has faced months of resistance from the Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota and members of more than 200 Indigenous nations from across the Americas, as well as their non-Native allies.

In response to the Army’s decision, Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault II said, “We wholeheartedly support the decision of the administration and commend with the utmost gratitude the courage it took on the part of President Obama, the Army Corps, the Department of Justice and the Department of the Interior to take steps to correct the course of history and to do the right thing.”

Archambault added, “We especially thank all of the other tribal nations and jurisdictions who stood in solidarity with us, and we stand ready to stand with you if and when your people are in need.”

The announcement comes as thousands of Native and nonNative military veterans gathered at Standing Rock, ready to form a “human shield” around the water protectors, who have faced an increasingly violent police crackdown against the resistance movement.

Gambians Elect New President "Gambians have spoken," Yahya Jammeh said, after calling Barrow to congratulate him. "I came on a Friday on December 22, 1994, and today, December 2, 2016, you have decided to put me in the back seat."

The longtime strongman, who came to power in a military coup, said he would now "live and die" for the Gambian people as a farmer instead of a president. Jammeh garnered around 212,000 votes to Adama Barrow's 263,500 - with a third-party candidate, Mama Kandeh, getting around 103,000 votes.

Many elections since Jammeh came to power have been mired in allegations of foul play.

Demonstrators shouted, "Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!" from Jammeh’s repressive rule Friday in the streets of the capital, Banjul, as spontaneous celebrations erupted across the city.

On Monday, the judge presiding over the case of a former South Carolina police officer who shot and killed an unarmed African-American man last year declared a mistrial after a jury failed to reach a consensus after days of deliberation.

Ex-officer Michael Slager was charged in the death of 50-yearold Walter Scott, who he shot five times in the back as Scott fled a traffic stop after the officer pulled him over for a busted taillight. The shocking encounter was captured on a bystander’s cellphone video. Scott was fatally wounded, suffering three shots to the back, one to his backside and another to the ear, USA Today reported. Slager was charged with murder shortly after the shooting but has been free on $500,000 bond since January. The Scott family’s attorney said Slager will be tried again. In October 2015, the city of North Charleston agreed to pay Scott’s family a $6.5 million settlement, the largest in state history

Man Who Fatally Shot Former NFL Star Finally Arrested on Manslaughter Charge 54-year-old Ronald Gasser, the Louisiana man who shot and killed former NFL running back Joe McKnight in a road rage incident last week has finally been arrested and charged with manslaughter, county online jail records showed. Accounts from over 160 witnesses is ultimately what led them to arrest Gasser for manslaughter.in McKnight’s death.

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The Holiday Bulge: 6 ways to Avoid Packing on the Pounds this Holiday Season S t a r t ing with Thanksgiving and e n d i n g with New Year’s Eve we are going to face numerous Kathleen temptations RICHARDSON to indulge and over indulge in a plethora of foods and drinks. It’s been said that one could gain up to 5-7lbs during the holiday season.

This time of the year is tough for those who are conscious about their weight and the number on the scale. It can cause what should be a joyous time to a be one of stress and anxiety. But I’ve compiled a list of 6 tips that if used, the feelings of anxiety, stress, and fear of weight gain can be avoided and we can enjoy the delicious foods and deserts we only get to enjoy this time of the year.

1. Plan Ahead/Get a Game Plan If you are attending a holiday party or family gathering, find out what food and drinks will be served. Find out if it’s buffet style or a sit down dinner. Ask for the menu ahead of time. Don’t show up and not know what temptations you will face. Plan on choosing what foods you will have before you get there and use small plates. Get a game plan and plan your meals drinks and desserts. As the saying goes, “those who fail to plan; plan to fail”

2. Eat Before You Go Eat a small meal or snack before attending holiday parties or gatherings. Never go hungry. If you are hungry this is a sure fire way to overeat.

Have an apple, cheese and crackers or a small plate of leftovers. As kids when we filled out plate with more than we could eat, the elders used to say, “your eyes are bigger than your stomach”. When you arrive having already eaten a healthy meal your eyes won’t deceive your stomach and you will eat smaller portions. Another helpful tip is to bring a fruit or veggie tray to the party or gathering to balance the tempting foods that are present.

3. Drink water Always drink plenty of water. Don’t overdo it on the egg nog. Limit your consumption of soda/pop, champagne, specialty coffee drinks, and alcohol. Water is zero calories.

One egg nog equals about 350 calories. Don’t drink your calories, eat them.

4. Engage in Mindful Eating “Mindful eating is a method encouraging individuals to use their inner wisdom to find joyfulness in the preparation and consumption of food.” A few components of mindful eating are as follows: Eat slowly- take breaks to assess fullness.

Recognize inner clues-use feelings of hunger and fullness to guide your eating, not cleaning your plate.

Be in the present-savor the moment and the taste. Don’t think of distant outcomes (this

is going to make me fat).

Reflect on mindless eating- be aware of and reflect on the effects of eating out of boredom or frustration. Pay attention to your emotional state while eating.

5. Say “I don’t” not “I can’t” Grandma is going to offer you a slice of her 6,000 calorie peach cobbler and she does not want to hear, “grandma I can’t. I’m trying to watch what I eat”. She’s going to say “aww baby it’s the holidays, one slice ain’t never hurt nobody”. How can you say no to that? But an easier way to avoid temptation is to avoid the whole spiel about weight control and extra pounds and simply say, “I don’t eat that, but thank you”. Don’t is much more effective than can’t.

When someone offers you something you want to avoid, just say I don’t eat/drink that.

6. Remember it’s not that serious!

Hey, what’s the worst that could happen? You eat half the sweet potato pie? Been there, done that. Don’t put so much pressure and stress on yourself that you forget the true meaning of this time of the year. A time where you can enjoy the people you love and care for the most while savoring the foods that we only get to enjoy this time of the year. If you do forget to implement these tips and put on a few pounds, no worries, I will have a few tips January 1st on how to shed those holiday pounds.

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We can Create our Bubble of Love, Power, Black Economics, Peace And Joy with each other.

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FAITH & FAMILY

Repositioning The Body of Christ through Prayer and Fasting Join us every Monday during the month of December for a “Repositioning The Body of Christ Through Prayer and Fasting” Gathering at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 E. Ferry St. Rev. C.M Jenkins II is Host Pastor. The remaining dates are: December 12, December 19 and December 26. For more information please contact the church at 716.886.1362.

Uncommon Miracle and Healing Deliverance Service An Uncommon Miracle and Healing Deliverance Crusade Service will be held on Friday Dec. 16 at the Salvation Army 970 Main Street. Prayer starts at 6 pm service at 7pm. The Facilitator is Pastor Anita Williams. For more information and to assist or participate call 716-891-4760 or 507-1931 BLESSINGS!

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Lincoln to Sponsor Community Christmas Caroling The Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church will sponsor a Community Christmas Caroling on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Everyone is invited to join us for an outdoor family-centered caroling around the bonfire at the corner of Main and Masten. Following the caroling we will gather for chili, hot chocolate, cider and Christmas goodies.

Community Clothing Chest & Food Pantry Lincoln Memorial’s Community Clothing Closet and Food Pantry will also be open. Please join us for an afternoon of fun, music and songs, refreshments and great fellowship. Lincoln Memorial UM Church is located 641 Masten Avenue, Buffalo NY. Pastor George F. Nicholas is Senior Pastor.

*Marketing Ministry will present the “Living by Faith” Tour at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 665 Michigan Avenue, on Saturday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Frank Bostic is Pastor. Special musical guests will include Evangelist Lemmie Battles, Eric Carrington, Tanya DallasLewis, Carol Millhouse, the Pilgrim Baptist Church Choir and Minister of Music George “Chief.” This event is sponsored by WUFO Mix 1080 AM. For additional information or booking call (404) 474-3403.

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Church Ushers Association Celebrates 77th Anniversary

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The Church Ushers Association of Buffalo & Vicinity, Inc. will celebrate their 77th Anniversary at the 37th Annual William H. Davis Oneal Fields Achievement Awards Luncheon Saturday, December 10 at 4 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The theme for this event will be “A New Beginning,” taken from Genesis 1:1.

The Niagara Falls Housing Authority is proud to present the annual Christmas Concert entitled “The Glory of Love” on Friday, December 16 at 6 p.m. The concert will be held in the Theater of the Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building at 3001 Ninth Street, Niagara Falls.

Featured concert presenters include the Niagara Falls Housing Authority Youth Choir.

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Tickets for the affair are $40 and children 12 years or under, $30. The ticket chairperson is Sister Yvonne Darden She may be reached at 716-688-7216. This will be a semi-formal affair.

Live music will be provided by DJ Anthony.

For 77 years the Church Ushers Association has been rendering service to our churches, and the community when ever and where ever needed. Various individuals from our respective churches will be honored.

On Sunday, December 11 the ML Evans Founders Day program and Installation Services will be held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Clinton Street where the Rev. Edward Jackson Jr. is Host Pastor. The “Ushers of the Year” will be named.

This is a tribute to our dedicated ushers who go beyond the call of duty and use the gifts that God has given them to enhance the Association. Ushers, Nurses, Pastors and friends are all invited to join us in honoring our worthy honorees.

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On Sunday come out and be blessed with the Word and meeting new officers of the church Ushers Association of Buffalo and Vicinity, Inc. Sister Delores Pryor is chairman; Oneal Fields, Program chairman; Sister Linda Prince Roberts, Event Carman; Bro James Darden, Event chairman; and Sister Hattie M. Green, Association President.

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“Toys for Joy!”

It’s that time of year again! Through the generosity of all, the Buffalo F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Group and volunteers have provided toys, food and a joyous holiday celebration for the past 15 years. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 17 at the Lydia T. Wright School, 106 Appenheimer St. from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. To contribute, volunteer or for more information call Tracy Mullen at 716-912-7199 or Leonard Lane 716-445-4053 or email buffalofathers@yahoo.com Facebook: buffalofathers Lane is president of The F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Group. Dorian Gaskin, is Vice President.

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The Amazingly Talented Marsha McWilson

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n Saturday, December 10, Niagara Falls’ own Marsha McWilson, will perform a benefit for Niagara Catholic High School, 520 66th Street, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 pre-sale (online marhamcwilson.co) or $25 at the door. The Christmas show will feature McWilson’s interpretations of songs by legends like Etta James, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, and Aretha Franklin. She will be backed by The Beautiful Music Band. Joining her on stage for this lively event will be fellow entertainer Richie Derwald.

No stranger to this area, she is one of the most talented (and busiest!) song-stylists the Falls has ever produced. Born and raised in Niagara Falls the youngest of 12 children born to parents Pauline and Roger Walker. She is a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.

Marsha learned music from her older brother, Roger Walker Jr., who is currently a premier choir director in Atlanta .

Also, Kathy Jordan, who married the Rev. Al Sharpton, was

her youth choir director at St. John’s AME Church. She was taught by Bruce Parker, the pianist there, and Constance Matthews, the premier gospel singer.

She performed her first solo at age 6 at St. John AME with Ann “Tee” Barlow on piano, and did her first recording at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, with the St. John’s AME choir.

After high school she recorded with Jerome Ferrell, of the Lighthouse Choir in Buffalo, on the Bobby Jones Show in the early 1990s and did a live performance in Toronto. Then she recorded with Ella Robinson and the New Beginnings Choir.

She is also a song writer and wrote the lyrics to the gospel/ inspirational hit “I Need a Balance.”

“I wrote the lyrics to ‘I Need a Balance,’ and Steven McCaster wrote the music and produced it and I recorded it in one take. It’s available on iTunes. I am married to Howard McWilson – he’s my biggest backer and we’ve been

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“I wrote the song ‘Balance’ because you get out of balance with family, a job and church, and everybody pulling at you.

That hit put me on the map and I began to travel with the Bobby Jones Show and I did a live performance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

‘So, I had a taste of the big time! ‘ Someone heard my song on MySpace and I became the first woman to lead a choir down the fashion runway at the worldwide fashion week

in Toronto. It blew my mind.

The next day, I opened for Donnie McClurkin and Tamela Mann at Kleinhans and sang ‘Balance.’The crowd took over and started singing it and I couldn’t continue and I couldn’t leave the stage.

It was a miracle.”

When did she start doing tributes to Etta James?

“People told me I looked like Etta and sang like her and I began to learn her songs. I had sung gospel all my life, but I learned the blues came out of gospel. Four years ago,

Toby Rotella asked me to make history and had me do the Gospel Blues Brunch. So, I started doing a full gospel service for the Niagara Falls Blues Festival, and it’s grown bigger and bigger. We do Etta, Continued Page 10

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WUFO 100.7 FM continued

10am drive time in the high Black density area. Joyner, she said, had never been on an AM radio station other than the City of Buffalo.

“Fifty six years ago African Americans didn’t have an outlet (radio) until WUFO came on the scene,” she noted. Today the station’s faithful listeners can share in the excitement of their historymaking growth.

WUFO’s platform – which currently includes gospel , jazz, rhythm and blues, neosoul, sports and host of community and political affair talk shows- will expand its format to include more music. However Sheila assured that gospel will remain a mainstay of the Stellar Award-nominated, Buffalo Hall of Fame inducted heritage station.

WUFO will also remain at its 143 Broadway located in the heart of the Michigan Street Heritage Corridor. Brown, who is also an accomplished author of the recently released “29 Years of Preparation,” has already planted the seeds for her next vision: A museum celebrating WUFO’S rich and enduring legacy.

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14 Annual Tree of Life Sponsored by

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., 2nd District Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant

We Are Women Warriors, Stop the Violence, Peacemakers, True Bethel Baptist Church and Blackpearle76

“Have you lost a loved one to Homicide, Suicide or Domestic Violence?

DATE: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 TIME: 6:00 PM to 8 pm (doors open @ 5:30) PLACE: True Bethel Baptist Church 907 E. Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY Join us as we come together to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones!

For More Information call Mariam at 986-9199, ext. 3610 Or Betty Jean Grant at 894-0914 Bring your own ornament or receive a red bow at the door.

Ornaments are not kept from year to year.

They go with the tree which is raffled off at the end of the ceremony.

Light Refreshments will be served

broadcasting over 50 years ago with famed Cleveland Disc Jockey Eddie O’Jay as the first on the air with the rhythm and blues format. The famous RnB group The Ojays was named in tribute to him.

WUFO has provided the nation with some of the most popular Black announcers locally and nationally. Some of the announcers that worked at WUFO over the years as compiled in an article by Buffalo Broadcasters Report include Frankie Crocker, Gary Byrd, Jerry Bledsoe, Don Allen, Don Mullins, ‘Sunny’ Jim Kelsey, Al Brisbane, Jimmy Lyons, H.F. Stone, Chucky T, Al Parker, Gary Lanier, Kelly Carson, Darcel Howell, Mouzon, David Wilson, Byron Pitts, Mark Vann, “The Discotizer” Keith Pollard. Jimmie Raye whose 1969-1971 morning show 6AM-10AM was number one for the time slot, and Thelka McCall and her son Dwayne Dancer Donovan.

Thelka was the first woman in Western New York to broadcast live on air with her program on WUFO. Sheila Brown is now a permanent part of that historic legacy. Her recipe for success is rooted in her faith.

“Keep dreaming no matter how long it takes,” she advised. “Turn your cares over to the Lord. He will do the rest.”-A.B. (* Statistics given by broadcast industry expert Sherman Kizart of Kizart Media Partners describing the state of Black-owned media companies during a panel discussion on Minority Media Ownership at the 41st Annual Conference of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago in 2012. Mr. Kizart serves on the FCC’s diversity advisory committee.}

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* “Christmas is Comin’ Uptown.” Pictured above is a scene from the Paul Robeson Theater’s previous production of “Christmas is Comin’ Uptown.” The 2016 musical will take the stage at Shea’s 710 Theatre Thurs. Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Dec. 15 at 1 p.m.; Fri.Dec. 9 & 16 at 8p.m.; Sat., Dec. 10 & 17 at 2 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sun. Dec.11&18 at 2p.m. For tickets call 1-800-745-3000, go to ticketmaster.com, or visit the Shea’s Box Of *Alemaedae Theater “Daddy’s Girl Club” TV Series Pilot Screening, Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts 450 Masten Ave., Sat Dec 10th 7p.m.INFO: 716-602-6253 and www. atpgalaxy.com Tickets 15 in advance and available at Doris Records and www.atpgalaxy.com; $20 at the door. *Greg Millar Quartet @ The Pausa Art House, 19 Wadsworth St., Sat. Dec. 10 @ 8 p.m. featuring Greg Millar, guitar; Rey Scott, Bari Sax/flute; Ron Peterson, organ and Abdul-Rahman Qadir on drums.

•LOVE JONES THE MUSICAL, Buffalo, Dec.. 9 @ the Shea’s Performing Arts Center @ 8 PM tickets at Shea’s Box Office, Doris Records; Saturday Dec. 10 in Rochester @ Rochester Auditorium Theatre4 p.m. & @ 8 p.m., Tickets Auditorium Box Office, Cricket Wireless Downtown; also www. lovejonesthemusical.com *Jazz Meets Gospel Concert Dec. 10 featuring Sabu Adeyola Oasis +4 (Les Davis, Virgil Nkosi Day, Anthony Gloster, Joyce Carolyn). Also musical guest Yvonne Patterson and others.

Doors open 4:30 p.m. Concert starts at 5 p.m. Delaine Waring AME Church, 680 Swab St.; tickets $10 advance, $12 @ at door; 842-6747 ext.1. *Buffalo City Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Saturday, Dec. 17 @ 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18 @ 3 p.m., Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave. Admission $25 & $20; children under 5 yrs. $10; buffalocityballet.org & click the Nutcracker button. For info call 833-1243 or 864-4167.

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Thanksgiving Essay Winners Awards Event This Weekend

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-Countdown to KwanzaaThe Buffalo Kwanzaa Committee is currently accepting 50th Anniversary Souvenir Journal ads and vendor space reservations.

Journal ad prices are as follows: Supporter $10; Business Card $25; Quarter Page $40; Half Page $75; Full Page $125; Inside Covers $150; Back Cover $200.

For ad questions call (716)427-4582 or email to buffalokwanzaa@yahoo.com Deadline for all ads is December 20.

Vending is based on first come, first served. Rates for: 1 night $50; 2 nights $80; 3 nights $100; 4 nights $125; 5 nights $150; All 6 nights $175. Checks should be made payable to : The Buffalo Kwanzaa Committee. Please submit form and money to: Buffalo Kwanzaa Committee, c/o Lonnie Harrell, 81 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14203.

This year’s Kwanzaa Celebration of Family, Community and Culture will be held December 26 to January 1 at various locations throughout the community. The complete schedule will be published in upcoming editions.

The winners of the recent Thanksgiving Essay contest sponsored by retired teacher Eva M. Doyle were: *First place Auror Bausenwein *Second place Adia Cray Carson *Third place McKenzie Wagner The winners will receive cash prizes at the awards program on Saturday, December 10 at the Merriweather Library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue.The program will be held from 3 - 5p.m.

Mrs. Doyle would like to thank Jennifer Strickland for entering her 6th grade class in the contest. Mrs. Strickland used the contest as a writing lesson. The students attend Houghton Academy.

All students who entered the contest will be recognized at the awards program.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 847-6010.

FULL MOON WATCH The Last Full Moon of 2016 will be Wednesday, DECEMBER 14. The full moon is a time of positive opportunity if you use it correctly, think positive, envision dreams, send blessings.

Aloma D. Johnson Charter School National Scholastic Chess Team The Eagles of Excellence National Scholastic Chess Team and Chess Club is the first officially recognized Chess program from a Charter School in the Buffalo Public School District.

Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is a Title I, charter elementary school for students in grades K to 4 located at 15 Jewett Parkway in the City of Buffalo, NY. The K-4 chess players meet in the Afterschool Enrichment Program three times per week from 3:45 to 5:30pm under the direction and supervision of Michael A. Mc Duffie, graduate of Geneseo State University, BS, Class of 1976, a certified United States Chess Federation Chess Coach and Tournament Director.

Each student is a member of the United States Chess Federation, the governing body of all Chess in the United States.

The yearly membership allows them to compete in sanctioned local, regional and national tournaments, which earns them a national ranking.

The team is led by Captain Aniyah Neasman, member of the National Honor Society, violin student with the Muhammad School of Music and performs in African dance. Other members are Kenji Jones Jr., Kamara Sikes, Jim’mir Darby and Cameron Josey. The team is training and making preparations to compete at the super national VI Scholastic Chess Championships on May 12 – 14, 2017 held at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN. Coach McDuffie’s students from East High School, Charles Upson, St Gregory the Great, George Southard and Country Parkway have received special recognition from the City of Lockport Common Council, Mayor Anne McCaffrey, former Buffalo Public School District Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams and Mayor Byron W. Brown for their outstanding performance at the NY State Chess Championships, National Elementary Championships and National High School Championships.

MARSHA McWILSON continued (Jackson) and Aretha (Franklin). That’s where it all began. I was also asked to perform at the Topper in Niagara Falls and the Sportsmen’s Tavern in Buffalo.

What’s it like to be on stage?

“I’m really consumed when I’m on stage – I’m not even conscious. I’m in another realm. After it’s over, I look at my own self and say, ‘Who was that?’ God has given me the ability to share gospel music, jazz and blues. It’s a gift, every time I sing.I’m also an evangelist, with the Zion Dominion Global Ministries in Amherst. Dr. Roderick L. Hennings is my pastor and Pamela Hennings is my first lady. And, I’ve also been personally trained as a motivational speaker by Les Brown, who is a world renowned motivational speaker.

Marsha recalls how she met Tyler Perry: “Bobby Jones – the biggest gospel singer around – has allowed me to sing gospel with him on the Tom Joyner Cruise each year for the past four years and people told me Tyler Perry was going to be on that cruise last year and my husband told me, ‘If he sees you, he’s going to pick you’and that I needed to go.

“But I found out – when I was there and on the spot – that there wouldn’t be any singing, just acting. But he picked me! And I got my song directly into his hands! I wrote that song, ‘Balance,’ for Tyler Perry and I knew one day I would give it to him.

“He told us, ‘I’ve got 200 projects and trust me, you guys are going somewhere.” And he put me in his No. 1 drama show, “If Loving You is Wrong.” The episode I was in played seven or eight times on OWN – Oprah’s network. He flew me into Atlanta first class and I had a limo driver, a beautiful suite, my own makeup artist, wardrobe person and my own assistant for three days. Tyler Perry was phenomenal. He was so nice and sweet and a little shy. He personally directed me. He made me very comfortable.”

In addition to being a superstar performer, she is a wife, mother, professional hairdresser, motivational speaker and evangelist!

How she manages to do it all?

“God allows me to do this,” she said. “You’ve got to have passion and you’ve got to love it.”

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Black Lives Matter Issues Official Statement On After the Election: An Opportunity Donald Trump’s Election for Teachable Moments The organization says that the work to protect black lives will be harder, but the work will be the same, and BLM’s mandate has not changed.

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he national leaders of the Black Lives Matter Global Network said Tuesday that their mandate remains unchanged in the wake of “the election of a white supremacist to the highest office in American government.”

In a statement released exclusively to Mic, BLM said that it will continue to organize and work to end all state-sanctioned violence until all black lives matter. The organization said that the work will be harder, but the work is still the same.

Below is the statement in its entirety: Our mandate has not changed: organize and end all state-sanctioned violence until all Black Lives Matter.

What is true today—and has been true since the seizure of this land—is that when black people and women build power, white people become resentful. Last week, that resentment manifested itself in the election of a white supremacist to the highest office in American government.

In the three years since Black Lives Matter organized, we’ve called for more safety. Not less.

We’ve demanded an end to anti-black state violence. We’ve asked white people to organize their communities, to courageously help their loved ones understand the importance of solidarity and to show up for us, for themselves and democracy.

In the months leading up to this election, we have demanded support from white people in dismantling white supremacy—a farce that persuaded some to believe we were living in a post-racial America while simultaneously rolling back the rights of black people and other people of color.

White supremacy fortified the decision to disregard racism and sexism as serious variables in the outcome of this election.

Even if everyone didn’t agree politically, at the very least, we deserved to have our collective humanity affirmed. We feel more than disappointed or angry—we feel betrayed.

Donald Trump has promised more death, disenfranchisement and deportations. We believe him.

The violence he will inflict in office, and the permission he gives for others to commit violence, is just beginning to emerge.

In the face of this, our commitment remains the same: protect ourselves and our communities.

But we ask ourselves—how do we reconcile our vision for future generations’ prosperity with the knowledge that more than half of white voting Americans believe a white supremacist can and should decide what’s best for this country?

We organize.

Here’s what we know: Civic engagement is one way to engage democracy, and our lives don’t revolve around election cycles. We are obliged to earn the trust of future generations—to defend economic, social and political power for all people. We are confident that we have the commitment, the people power and the vision to organize our country into a safe place for black people— one that leads with inclusivity and a commitment to justice, not intimidation and fear.

We also need and deserve an elaborate strategy to eradicate both white supremacy and implicit bias towards it. We must reckon with the anti-blackness of America’s history that led to this political moment.

We continue to operate from a place of love for our people and a deep yearning for real freedom.

In our work, we center the most marginalized, and look to them for leadership. We fight for our collective liberation because we are clear that until black people are free, no one is free. We are committed to practicing empathy for one another in this struggle—but we do not and will not negotiate with racists, fascists or anyone who demands we compromise our existence.

We affirm our existence. We affirm our right to not only live, but to thrive. To exist in a world where our humanity is seen and honored. We are organizing to realize a world in which our faiths are held in esteem, our identities are respected and our families are prioritized. We deserve a world in which our children are protected, where our water is sacred, and where we are given a fair chance to decide our fates.

Because it is our duty to win, we will continue to fight. And today, like every day before it, we demand reparations, economic justice, a commitment to black futures and an end to the war on black people, in the United States and around the world.

The work will be harder, but the work is the same.

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

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he 2016 Presidential campaign was the most negative, divisive campaign in recent memory. The winning candidate openly threatened groups of individuals based on religious affiliation, race, sexual orientation, immigrant status, and other perceived differences. Citizens of all ages have been troubled by the demonstrated intolerance as well as real and potential threats to these groups. Even as the campaign ended the election elicited not just hateful words but emboldened discriminatory and extremist groups and individuals to target racial, ethnic and religious minorities, immigrants and others. All of these angry, threatening rhetorical and actual racist, bigoted acts have contributed to a climate of uncertainty and anxiety among Americans who fear that this Dr. Barbara Seals movement will impose and normalize intolerant and hate-motivated behaviors NEVERGOLD against vulnerable populations. Children are foremost among those who are most vulnerable.

In April 2016, during the height of the campaign, the Southern Poverty Law Center, a 45 year old organization that tracks and monitors the activities of hate groups, surveyed public school teachers regarding their observations of their students’ reactions ( https://www.splcenter.org/20160413/ trump-effect-impact-presidential-campaign-our-nations-schools ). Over 2000 teachers responded. Their experiences were alarming. Students of all ages had a level of awareness of the positions of the candidates and their supporters, thanks to access to social media, electronic media and adults’ conversations. Over two thirds of the teachers reported that children of color, especially, were anxious, confused and scared about what might happen to their families if Donald Trump won. It was noted that immigrant children and children of undocumented families were stressed and even some African American children worried about being sent back to Africa. Over all the teachers felt that many students were discouraged and depressed by what they were hearing from the Republican candidate. The problem was compounded by these children’s knowledge that some adults in the schools and fellow students shared the candidate’s views. Teachers saw an increase in bullying linked to the tensions created by the political rhetoric. Since the election, SPLC has documented over 700 incidents of hate-related harassment throughout the country. We’ve experienced some of those incidents, locally. SPLC is replicating this survey post-election.

As educators, we especially shoulder the responsibility to ensure that our schools are safe havens for our students. After the election Dr. Cash and I talked about how to reassure our students, who are apprehensive about their future; how to let them know that we understand that some of them are feeling scared and anxious; that we support them and we value them and are committed to ensuring a safe space for all students. Many of you have read the letter sent to the District community that resulted from our conversations. But, Dr. Cash and I also talked about the next steps.

It’s important that our actions not stop with a letter.

The question then, becomes what do we, as educators – parents- concerned adults -- do to help our children navigate the new reality that our country is facing? I think that one of the answers is that we use the events or situations experienced by our students as teachable moment opportunities. Ironically, too many of our students experience bullying and intimidation in their lives.

However, using these experiences as teachable moments, we have the ability to engage children in personal understanding of why respect is important in building positive relationships; why civility is important in the process of promoting dynamic dialogue; why being empowered is important in developing decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills that offer the means for self-protection as well as the capacity to support fellow students who are being bullied. This is not a new idea! In fact, I know that it’s happening in classrooms every day. Just last week, to the credit of the school’s administration and teachers, the Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center held a schoolwide anti-bullying series of events.

But, now more than ever I think we need to be intentional and inclusive in making anti-bullying a focus of a community-wide endeavor. Two years ago, the District held an anti-bullying campaign to heighten awareness about forms/consequences of bullying and how to confront it; members of the Board of Education, the Mayor, the Superintendent and staff rode the anti-bully bus; and visited several schools throughout the District that shared their bully-prevention programs. I was impressed by the enthusiasm of the students; by their creative responses to bullying and the attention that the District and the City gave this all important issue. I also learned a new word that day. I learned what it meant to be an “Upstander”; an individual who sees wrong and acts. A person who takes a stand against an act of injustice or intolerance; a person who is not a “positive bystander,” that’s the definition of an Upstander.

Each and every one of us can be an Upstander, and consequently a role model for our children.

And as such, we become the teachable moments that I children learn from – outside of the classroom. I urge all concerned adults to commit to making ‘Upstander” a word whose meaning becomes an integral part of this community’s vocabulary and visible actions.

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BILLS UPDATE

Bills Run Out of Gas Against the Raiders

Yes, Bills were in the game until the Raiders picked up the pace and blew them out in late third and early George f o u r t h RADNEY quarter.

I almost forgot the Bills were up 24-9 early in third quarter before the Bills defense got tired and the offense went conservative.

This is what you get when you mess with Rex Ryan and family. Rex has let today’s NFL pass him by in a big way. He had Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes covering a back out of backfield instead of rushing the passer. How in the world would you waste the talents of Bills premier pass rusher?

Rex had Kyle Williams, Marcell Dareus , and Lorenzo Alexander at some point in the game covering passing lanes instead of rushing the pass, which what these guys are good at doing. It makes you so mad to see such an IDIOT like Rex Ryan ruin a playoff talented football team. Rex’s personnel moves are crazy at best - like having defensive tackle Jerrel Worthy inactive against the Raiders made no sense when you needed to sub in fresh pass rushes to go after QB Derek Carr.

The signing of Percy Harvin is a fire able offense in itself due to the fact he was never in NFL football shape and now out for rest of season due to migraine headaches. If the Bills are ever going to make the NFL playoffs it will be without Rex Ryan and family.

The Bills wasted another outstanding performance by LeSean McCoy 17 rushes for 130 yards. Mike Gillislee also ran well and had 2 TD’s with over 200 rushing yards by a

Bills team that actually lost the game. That’s very hard to do - accumulate over 200 rushing yards and still find a way to lose the game, huh?

Bills offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn needs to go back to moving the pocket for Tyrod Taylor to get more time to see down field for receivers. Due to Jordan Mills the Bills not being able to pass block anyone in the pocket and must move to a more aggressive scheme.

One bright spot: the Bills have found themselves a better Center named Ryan Groy.

Once again sorry Eric Wood had to be injured before he was replaced by a better more competent player, who had an excellent block during one of LeSean McCoy’s long runs. This was the first time in many years that a TV game announcer commented on how well a Bills center had blocked to open up a running lane for McCoy. It’s not a coincidence that McCoy had a 75 and 54 yard runs in consecutive games virtually up the middle with new Bills center Ryan Groy leading the

way. Rex Ryan sticks with his players way too long before replacing them. Mike Gillislee should have been getting more touches throughout the season along with throwing the ball to him in possible screen plays which could be very productive.

The Pegula family should go ahead and fire Rex Ryan and family before the season ends, especially if the Bills are embarrassed at home by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bills have a playoff roster but unfortunately have an outdated Head Coach who cannot get out of his own way. If you can remember, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz had our defense at 4th best in the entire NFL. Since Rex was hired, defense has been in a free fall and has never looked like the confident dominating team of two years ago. The Bills took a major step backwards by hiring Rex Ryan and to bring in his sorry brother Rob Ryan just made things worse. There is no need for Rex to be making excuses of being out coached by Mike Tomlin on Sunday.

Prediction: I see the Steelers beating Bills 21-17. The Bills look lost in Rex Ryan’s outdated defensive scheme which all good NFL teams can adjust to and beat!

SolarCity Workforce Information Sessions SolarCity is looking to hire 1,460 workers. Workforce information sessions will be held at these sites: *Thursday Dec. 8 – 10 a.m.

Edward Saunders Community Center, 2777 Bailey Ave. *Friday Dec. 9 – 1 p.m.

Second Baptist Church, 18 Church St. Lackawanna. *Monday Dec. 12 – 10 a.m.

Buffalo Employment & Training Center, 77 Goodell st. ALSO 2 P.M. ECC North Campus, 6205 Main St., 166 Gleasner Bldg. Amherst. *Tuesday Dec. 13 – 1 p.m.

Martha Mitchell Community Center, 175 Oakmont Ave. *Monday Dec. 19 – 10 a.m.

State Labor dept. Williamsville career enter, Transitown Plaza, Main & Transit. ALSO 5 p.m. Mount Olive Baptist Church 710 E. Delavan.

*Tuesday Dec. 20 – 10 a.m.

The Belle Community Center, 104 Maryland St. ALSO 2 p.m. Buffalo Employent & Training Center, 77 Goodell St.

People Inc. announces that applications for their Highland School Apartments, an affordable housing complex, will be available in spring 2017.

These apartments are located at 105 Highland Ave, City of Tonawanda, and include 38 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom handicap adaptable apartments, some of which have been specifically designed for people who are mobility and vision/hearing impaired. These apartments include kitchen appliances and are one small pet friendly.

A community room lounge, laundry facilities, storage in each apartment, and a 24 hour on call emergency service are available. People Inc.’s apartments offer a great opportunity for income eligible individuals.

This complex will become a home that offers opportunities to make new friends. Highland School Apartments will be a smoke free living community.

Apartments are available for rent to people who are age 18 or older and meet the federally mandated household income guidelines.

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To obtain an application or further information, please contact Rachel Rodriguez or Sarah Alessi at 716.880.3890 or housing@people-inc.org.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property INDEX NO. 804620/2016 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 406-408 FRENCH ROAD CHEEKTOWWAGA, NY 14043 Section: 93.17 Block: 10 Lot: 25 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2001-AQ1, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs. DAVID R. BATES, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DEBORAH A. BATES; DUANE MAU, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DEBORAH A. BATES; DALE BATES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DEBORAH A. BATES, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SARAH ISZKIEWICZ; JENNIFER ROSSELAND; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND TAXATION ; CHRISTOPHER L. JACOBS IN HIS CAPACITY AS ERIE COUNTY CLERK; "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $51,000.00 and interest, recorded on January 17, 2001, at Liber 12909 Page 4183, of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York, covering premises known as 406-408 FRENCH ROAD CHEEKTOWWAGA, NY 14043. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default

judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: September 21, 2016 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: SAMANTHA FLORES, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF BUFFALO CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE & EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

Pursuant to Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, and fulfilling the requirements of 24 CFR Part 91, the City of Buffalo’s Chief Executive Officer, Mayor Byron W. Brown, will make the CAPER covering the period between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016 available for review in 920 City Hall, and on the Office of Strategic Planning’s website as of Thursday, December 8th, 2016.

The CAPER is submitted annually to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It provides information to measure the City’s progress in meeting goals and priorities identified in the Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS programs. It also serves as an evaluation tool, and begins the process of setting goals for the next year. Persons wishing to comment on the CAPER must do so in writing by Thursday, December 22, 2016. Comments may be mailed to: Office of Strategic Planning, 920 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202, Attn: R.Hall; or emailed to: rhall@city-buffalo. com. Persons who require assistance to review the report should call 851-5449.

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Challenger Community News • ChallengerCN.com • December 7, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE ”Springer Summons”” SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 500155/2016 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF KINGS REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, -vsTHE HEIRS AT LARGE OF EURETA SPRINGER F/K/A EURETA GREEN, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; ANDRE C. SPRINGER; THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF KEVIN GREENE, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF SHAWN NURSE, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; M&T BANK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants.

Mortgaged Premises: 1646 ALBANY AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11210 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer to the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. That this action being amended to include ANDRE C. SPRINGER, THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF KEVIN GREENE, deceased, AND THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF SHAWN

NURSE, as possible heirs to the ESTATE OF EURETA SPRINGER F/K/A EURETA GREEN, deceased.

KINGS County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: APRIL 25, 2016 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Block: 7724 Lot: 65 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of KINGS, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein.

TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the HON. MARK I. PARTNOW, A justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated AUGUST 11, 2016 and filed along with the supporting papers in the KINGS County Clerk’s Office.

This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. The premises is described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of Land, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING, at a point on the westerly side of Albany Avenue, distant 517 feet 6 inches southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Glenwood Road with the westerly side of Albany Avenue; THENCE westerly parallel with Glenwood Road and part of the distance through a party wall, 100 feet; THENCE southerly parallel with Albany Avenue, 20 feet; THENCE easterly again parallel with Glenwood Road, 100 feet to the westerly side of Albany Avenue; THENCE northerly along the westerly side of Albany Avenue, 20 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING; Premises known as 1646 ALBANY AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11210

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

CLASSIFIEDS EM PLOY M EN T Apartment Manager: 77 unit, downtown apartment complex seeks full time Site Manager for a tax credit property. Duties include, leasing apartments, certifying residents, collecting rents, supervising staff and negotiating with contractors. Must have excellent computer and people skills! Bilingual a plus! EOE. $14.50/hr. with benefits. Send resume & references to HR, 215 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14204 or fax to 854-2981.

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Part–time Community Outreach and Recruitment Specialist – Read to Succeed Buffalo, Inc.: Position is responsible for the recruitment and tracking of mature volunteers to work as Experience Corps Tutors in targeted Buffalo Public Schools and the lead community outreach staff for the organization at events and tabling opportunities. For more information visit www.readtosucceedbuffalo.org. Submit cover letter and resume to Lisa McCue, Director of Operations via email mccuel@rtsb.org or regular mail 392 Pearl St., Suite 100, Buffalo, NY 14202 – by December 15, 2016.

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES (AIS) TEACHER

The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is seeking applicants for the position of AIS Teacher. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, ability to demonstrate oral and written expertise and NYS teaching certification. A minimum of two years’ experience and a Master’s degree is preferred. The AIS Teacher is responsible for providing guidance and support to instructional staff in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and instruction programs.

Resumes should be submitted to Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214or jpotter@adjcharter.org

by December 7, 2016.

ACHIEVEMENT COORDINATOR

The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is currently seeking applicants for the position of Achievement Coordinator. The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Education and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.

The Achievement Coordinator is responsible for the following:Assist grade level teams with strategic opportunities for interdisciplinary units and integration of technology and performance assessment; coordinate instructional materials; coordinate student achievement testing; engage in targeted instructional coaching; assist in observation and evaluation of teachers; work with Director to develop clear procedures; ensure compliance with all assessment guidelines. NYS SBL or SDL Certification or NYS SAS, NYS SDA Certification preferred; a minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience; evidence of data use for instructional planning; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Resumes should be submitted to the Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214 or jpotter@adjcharter. org by December 7, 2016.

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ROOMS ROOMS FOR RENT: Delavan-Humboldt area, Bailey-Delavan. $325$480. Everything included.

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A New York State Corrections Officer Exam Informational workshop will be held on Thursday, December 15 at the Gloria J. Parks Community Center 3242 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The deadline to submit applications to take the exam is December 20. The exam is held on February 17, 2017.

The hiring rate for a Corrections Officer Trainee is $45,500 with an increase to $42,695 after six months. After successful completion of the training program, and a one-year probationary period, the annual salary increases to $48,889. Must be a NYS resident at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma, or GED /HSE and have no prior felony convictions.

(Information provided by the Buffalo Employment and Training Center 77 Goodell St., 856-5627 or www.workforcebuffalo.org)

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is seeking applicants for the position of Classroom Teacher. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, ability to demonstrate oral and written expertise and NYS Teaching Certification.

A minimum of two years’ experience and a Master’s degree is preferred. Resumes should be submitted to Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214 or jpotter@adjcharter.org by December 7, 2016.

Senior Director of Presidential Communications The University at Buffalo is a diverse, inclusive scholarly community dedicated to bringing the benefits of its research, scholarship and creative activity, and educational excellence to global and local communities in ways that impact and positively change the world.

The Senior Director of Presidential Communications, in consultation with the president’s Chief of Staff, serves as the president’s staff officer in charge of coordinating administrative and institutional communications, representing the image and the interests of the university president in all written, published, formal and semi-formal public and media communications. Primary areas of responsibility include development and formulation of communications strategies; creation of presidential publications, presentations, correspondence keynote addresses and remarks; and coordination of president’s participation in special events.

Responsibilities: Communication Strategize and implement best approaches to the overall presidential communications strategy ensuring the effective alignment of presidential communications and institutional messaging.

Work with and advise the president and other senior officers as appropriate to determine strategy, content, style, medium, and audience for all communications emanating from the Office of the President to ensure effective alignment with institutional communications.

Community Relations In support of strategic communications, maintains an ongoing awareness of issues affecting the university, higher education, the local community, and the state of New York as well as a detailed understanding of the issues presented in various current publications and periodicals related to the nation, the state of New York, the region, and higher education.

Organizational Impact Coordinate messaging and communications process with all university offices communicating on the president’s behalf, especially Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Office of the Provost, University Communications, the Office of the Vice Provost for International Education and Special Events.

Ensure university staff are familiar with presidential priorities for institution and with major university initiatives to which presidential communications frequently refer.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced degree in a professionally related discipline strongly preferred.

Three to five years of directly related and progressively responsible experience in a communications management position.

Experience in college/university or executive level administrative office is preferred.

The position requires superior communication and writing skills, demonstrated success in communicating institutional vision and values among internal and external audiences and the proven ability to create, develop and implement long and short term strategic communication plans.

The incumbent should possess advanced skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information.

UB offers highly competitive salary and benefit packages.

More job information and directions on how to apply are available, please visit our website at www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu, posting number 1600921. Only applications received through UB Jobs by December 22, 2016 will be considered.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic university community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

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Law Office of Daria L. Pratcher, Pc “Everything Real Estate” 523 Main Street (716)541-8574

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BAIL BONDS GIST BAIL BONDS

A-1 Bail Bonds 855-2514 or 854-2128

CELL PHONES Ansar Cellular Communications & Fragrance Store 1371 Fillmore @ E. Utica (716) 884-2373

CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES Jes Breathe Cancer Awarness Group (716) 510-7522

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DOG TRAINING Dogman’s K -9 Obedience Training 1963 Fillmore Avenue (716) 807-8163

ELECTRICIAL Empire Electric (716) 634-0330

FASHIONS MEN & WOMEN F&S FASHION 2930 Genesee St. Cheektowaga (716) 894-3742

FLORISTS Maureen’s Flower Market 441 Ellicott St. * 852-4600

HAIR SUPPLY Main Hair & Beauty Supply 3067 Main St. (716) 862-4247

HOME IMPROVEMENT Free Lead Assessment & Roof Assessment All Home Improvements Free Estimates Call 716 908-3439

TAILORS Ann Rhod’s Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MEREA WORLD Transportation Service Specializing in Round Trip & Over Night Trips Text or call 716 939-8892

To Advertise Call 881-1051

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Wednesday December 7

December 9

Monday December 12

Thursday December 15

Dorie Miller Day: Dec. 7 @ 5:30 p.m., CAO, 1423 Fillmore Ave., hosted by the Dorie Miller rifle and Pistol Club Inc. 7710138.

The Burchfield Penney Golden Annniversary Celebration: 5 p.m. - Midniht; allactivities fee and open to the public.

Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division Healthcare Career Fair: 10 a.m – 1 p.m.

BETC, 77 Goodell St.. 8184541 for info.

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St,.

11am - 12pm 716 832 1010.

FREE

“Swing Into the Holiday Season with the Buffalo Chapter of The Links, Inc.” : ,6-9pm at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church Street. $40.00, for tickets please call 913-0941

GYC Ministries : Gang Summit Basketball and Open Gym, Ages 14 & Up every Monday 7- 9:30 pm C.R.U.C.I.A.L. 230 Moselle Street Hosted by Minister Tim Newkirk ( doors lock at 7:30pm sharp)

Public School Code of Conduct Meeting: 4 pm – 7 pm, Merriweather Library The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348 “Ending the (AIDS) Epidemic”: Frank E. Merriweather Library from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Free and open to the public. For more info Karla Thomas at 986-9199 ext. 6004 or Betty Jean Grant at 894-0914.

St. Joseph University SJC Gun Violence Awareness Subcommittee, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and Stop the Violence Coalition Movie Screening; “The Armor of Light” – 7pm St. Joseph University Parish Center, 3269 Main St. Buffalo - behind the Church. .

Saturday December 10 Pop Up Holiday Shopping: The Guild @ 980, on Buffalo’s East Side (980 Northampton Street) Noon – 4 p.m.

Fruitbelt Coalition Annual Christmas in the City: 12 noon – 3 p.m. Moot Senior Citizens Center, 292 High Street. Free.

For more info call (716)8936428.

The St. John Baptist Church “AN AFTERNOON OF ELEGANCE” and “INTERNATION FUR FASHION SHOW AND DINNER” 3-7pm at the Rev. Dr. Bennett Smith Family Life Center, 833 Michigan Ave. Tickets $15 at Doris Records or call 7 856-0029 Ext. 229. see you at the

events

Hustle for Health Seniors: NEW Line Dance Fitness class Gloria Parks Center 3242 Main St, noon - 1pm age 60+ 8321010.

Wednesday December 14 14th Annual Tree of Life Celebration 6-8 p.m. True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street. For More Info call Mariam at 986-9199, ext. 3610 or Betty Jean Grant at 894-0914.

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St,.

11am - 12pm 716 832 1010.

FREE

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348 Saturday December 17 “Toys for Joy”: Presented by the FATHERS Group, the Lydia T Wright School, 106 Appenheimer St., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; free toy giveaway. To contribute, volunteer or for more information call 716-012-7199 or 716445-4053.

Sunday December 18

Public School Code of Conduct Meeting: 4 pm – 7 pm, Merriweather Library

GYC Ministries : Gang Summit Basketball and Open Gym, Ages 14 & Up every Monday 7- 9:30 pm C.R.U.C.I.A.L. 230 Moselle Street Hosted by Minister Tim Newkirk ( doors lock at 7:30pm sharp)

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348

Hustle for Health Seniors: NEW Line Dance Fitness class Gloria Parks Center 3242 Main St, noon - 1pm age 60+ 8321010.

see you at the events

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“CHRISTMAS ON BAILEY!” Hats off to University District Council Member Rasheed Wyatt and Bailey Check Cashing who teamed up to turn a section of Bailey Avenue into a real “Christmas Celebration” last Saturday complete with a tree lighting, caroling, children’s activities, Santa and more! “I am honored and privileged to be able to be a business owner on Bailey in the University District,” said Bailey Check Cashing owner Araif Ali. “The primary focus of my business is to service this community’s many forgotten unbanked and underbanked consumers . I would like to change the perception of check cashing facilities…We are here to not only serve the community, but to give back in a big way!”

Located at Bailey and Westminister, Bailey Check Cashing offers state-regulated check-cashing, bill-paying and other financial services to consumers and communities on Buffalo’s East Side. Happy Holidays!