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2019 BUFFALO
Black Achievers Crystal Edwards
Carlette Bradley
Chadwick Johnson
Chiquita L. Rogers
Dr. J’Leise Sosa
Dr. Jeffery Grace
Geraldine Ford
H. Glen Graham Jr.
Karen Warner
Kendra Brim
Lisa Napier
Marcus Walker
Marvel E. Ross-Jones Ph.D.
Matthew A. Becton
Nia Badger
Nikia Clark
Pamela Riley
Rashika L. R. Hall
Reggie DeJean
Renee Mapp
Tianna Marks
Rinaldo R. Moss
Michael A. McDuffie
Jasmine Mungo
David Femi
Aaron Clanton
Allen Harris Jr.
Angela Blue
David Garnett
Desiree L. Parker
Don Bills
Joel C. Moore
Asantewa Kai Holley
Michael J. Norwood Sr.
Monika L. McFoy
Robert Cornelius
Roland A. Coleman II
Sandra K. Scruggs
Joy Yevette Kelly
Iesha Humphrey
47th Annual Awards Gala A Source of Black Pride!
NATIONAL“Rumors of War” Black Male Monument Unveiled in Times Square Page 4
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ELECTION 2019: What is Early Voting? Page 3
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INSIDE ROCHESTER
Great Lakes Regional Director of First Black Sorority to Visit Rochester During Western New York Cluster Conference
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rs. Carrie J. Clark, the Great Lakes Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will visit Rochester during its Western New York Cluster Conference on Saturday, October 5th, from 7a.m.-4p.m. at the Rochester Airport Marriott Hotel. Hosted by Delta Nu Omega, the sorority’s local graduate chapter, the theme is “Engage!Empower! Excellence! Rise Up!” Each year, more than 1,200 colCarrie J. Clark lege-educated and professional members in the Great Lakes Region participate in cluster conferences that promote sisterhood and service through these one-day leadership development and community outreach training events. The Sorority’s primary emphasis is on education, women’s health, economic security, cultural awareness and global issues. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) is a notfor-profit, international volunteer service organization established in 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Led by International President Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover. The Great Lakes Region includes 97 AKA chapters in the states of Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Western New York and West Virginia. The Western New York Cluster contains 10 AKA chapters in Buffalo, Amherst, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica/Rome, and Ithaca/Corning. For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and its programs focused on addressing domestic and global issues affecting children, women and families, log onto www.aka1908.com.
Baden Street Settlement to Recognize Community Leaders During Annual Gala And Auction Fundraiser In support of its mission to serve the community, Baden Street Settlement will celebrate two influential community leaders and longtime advocates of the settlement during its 2019 Annual Gala and Auction Fundraiser on Friday, October 18 at the Holiday-Inn Downtown Rochester. This year the agency is proud to honor: • Rodney A. Young, senior relationship manager and coordinator of the African American Leadership Development Program for the United Way of Greater Rochester, Inc. • Robert J. Duffy, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. “We welcome the community to join us as for a remarkable evening as we celebrate the accomplishments of these two individuals, and the good work of Baden Street,”said Tyrese Bryant, president of the board of directors at Baden Street Settlement. The event is open to the public, and all proceeds go to support programs of Baden Street Settlement.
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Bills Give Patriots a 16-10 Victory The Bills early Super Bowl season is upon us and we will see how the team responds to a high pressure game. The Bills Josh Allen is a turnover machine and needs plenty of support from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll putting him in better position to be successful. Josh “Turnover machine” Allen is not a very good NFL QB, mainly because he’s can’t read a defense especially one as complexed as New England Patriots. Josh Allen has a very low football IQ and makes you seriously wonder why DeShaun Watson or Patrick Mahomes was not selected by the Bills in the NFL Draft. The Bills were completely manhandled by the Patriots on the offensive side of the ball. Once again Micah Hyde continues to come up with big plays. The Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy is a beast and almost unstoppable by the Bills offensive line. Van Noy threw Bills tackle Cody Ford into the back field and then tackled Josh Allen for a loss of 8 yards. That play took us out of field goal range. Well Josh, welcome to the NFL - getting knocked out cold while running the ball. That should let him know this is not college football and he must learn to slide. The Bills defense came to play and pressured Tom Brady all day long. This 2019 Buffalo Bills defense could go down as one of the best units of all time in Bills history. They need to increase sacks along with critical turnovers to make this happen. The Bills offense must control the ball with a running game. Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll called a terrible game and did not use running back T.J. Yeldon until the second half of game. Daboll should have went with a short passing game with Yeldon and the rest of Bills receivers running crossing patterns. And what about a few screen plays to help slow down the patriots pass rush? It’s about time Daboll stepped up his play calling and use all his weapons. This is the type of game where a strong tall pass receiver is needed like Duke Williams. Why is Duke Williams wasting time on the Bills practice squad team when he ,in my opinion, is the Bills best wide out? It’s also time to bring Marcus Murphy up off the practice squad in order to boost the running game. It’s obvious that T.J. Yeldon is
better as a pass receiver instead of a running back and the Bills need another option to go along with Frank Gore, who surprisingly is having an outstanding season. Frank
Gore is 36 years old and with 12 games to go will burn out at the pace he is running the football. I always suspected that Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott is a terrible coach under pressure and it showed on Sunday by challenging two obvious calls by referees and costing his team two time outs, which along with using a third at the beginning of fourth quarter left Bills with no time outs for most of the fourth quarter. That’s poor decision making by McDermott along with not kicking a field goal which would have made score 16 – 13 with most of fourth quarter remaining would have been the best move. Once again offensive coordinator Brian Daboll took way too much time getting the plays called and sent to the quarterback causing timeouts to needlessly being used. The Bills also need a new Special Teams
coach with more experience
and common sense to see we need a new punter. The punter should have been replaced before the season started. Corey Bojorquez was making ter-
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rible punts in preseason and of course nothing has change with his duties. It’s time for the Bills QB to stop calling his own number in running with the ball and taking needless hits like the one given to him by Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones. This was a legal hit and Jones did his job of using his shoulder and stopping Allen’s progress along with knocking him out cold. Bills offensive lineman Quinton Spain talking about his return to Nashville, Tenn. next Sunday said, “We had a chance to win today, but next time we must execute; we must learn from our mistakes. A game is a game and we must attack them by watching the film to see what
they like to do and then game plan to execute against them.” The Bills travel to Quinton Spain’s former team, the Tennessee Titans and another New England disciple Head Coach Mike Vrabel will have his team playing very aggressive. It will be a good idea to start Matt Barkley this week and bring Josh Allen back after the bye week on October 20th, at home against the Miami Dolphins. Prediction: I have Titans winning the game 17-16. Follow me on FACEBOOK, INSTRAGRAM, TWITTER, Protalk TV show on Cable access in Buffalo & Rochester, NY Channel 1302 & RCTV-15 respectively.
in partnership with the National Urban Alliance
“Sharing the Wealth: How Regional Finance and Desegregation Plans Can Enhance Educational Equity” WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
John C. Brittain, JD Olie W. Rauh Professor of Law at the University of the District of Columbia
Peter W. Cookson Jr., PhD Senior Researcher at the Learning Policy Institute
Thursday, October 17 | 7:00pm | Montante Cultural Center
Parking is available in any Canisius College parking lot. For more information please contact sehsmail@canisius.edu or 716.888.3294.
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AREA BRIEFS
Common Council to Hold Special Hearing on Preventing Displacement Due to Reassessment At the request of the Buffalo Property Tax Coalition, the Buffalo Common Council’s Finance Committee has agreed to hold a special evening hearing on Thursday, October 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 13th Floor City Hall to hear from Buffalo residents about the need for a partial property tax exemption to protect homeowners from displacement. Buffalo homeowners facing unaffordable increases in their property tax bills are invited to come share their stories with the Council and to advocate for protections. Without action from the Council, low-income homeowners who can’t pay their new bills may be forced to sell their homes—or worse—face foreclosure. The Coalition also urges residents to call their Councilmembers to request their attendance at the hearing as Councilmembers are not required to attend. A press conference will be held on the steps of City Hall prior to the hearing at 4:45 p.m. The Buffalo Property Tax Coalition, which consists of Allentown Association, West Side Black Rock Neighborhood Housing Services, Fruit Belt Advisory Council, Preservation Buffalo Niagara, Elmwood Village Association, PUSH Buffalo, Hamlin Park Community and Taxpayers Association, Belmont Housing Resources, Fruit Belt Coalition, Greater East Side Field of Dreams Block Club, Western New York Law Center, Partnership for the Public Good, Buffalo Urban League, Heart of the City Neighborhoods, as well as unaffiliated homeowners.
Peoples-Stokes Announces Date Change for Cannabiz 103 Date Changed to October 26th Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes is inviting the public to participate in a community discussion about the business opportunities that can come from legalized adult use marijuana and how you can be prepared for this growing billion dollar industry. Various business, legal, and medical experts will be on hand to discuss the subject. The event will take place at Medaille College 18 Agassiz Circle, Main Building Lecture Hall on Saturday, October 26 from 10a.m. - 12 noon.
Diamonds In The Rough /Diamond Girls Rock Recruiting Diamonds In The Rough organization is looking for girls between the ages of 10 - 18 for their 2019/20 Program year. For more information please email Diamondsitheroughbflo@gmail. com.or visit us on facebook @ DiamondGirlsRock.
Manna@Northland Job Fair!
683 Northland Ave Part A - between Fillmore and Grider Monday October 7th 2019 Time: 4PM to 7PM Must be 16 years of age. For More Information See Page 13 "Employmentt"
What Is Early Voting? I
n January New York State lawmakers approved a series of reforms intended to make it easier to vote, including giving voters 10 days of early access to the ballot box prior to Election Day – an opportunity known as “Early Voting." "At a time when the federal government is doing everything it can to disenfranchise voters, we are taking action to make it easier for New Yorkers to participate in the democratic process and crack down on corporate influences in our election," said Gov. Cuomo. Early voting allows you to vote in person at a poll site within your county for nine (9) days, beginning Saturday, October 26 and continuing through Sunday, November 3. The November General Election Is Tuesday, November 5. You must be registered by October 11 in order to vote in the Nov. 5 Election whether you vote on election day or vote "early." Where To Register You can register at the Board Of Elections, 134 W. Eagle St., or call (716) 858-8891 or go to https:// www.elections.erie.gov/ Many of the businesss along Jefferson Ave, between Utica and Ferry have voter registration forms including The Challenger., 1337 Jefferson .
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Voters have 9 days to vote early, including weekends and some evenings. YOU CAN VOTE EARLY from October 26 - November 3 EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS WILL BE OPEN: Saturday, October 26 & Sunday October 27 – Noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday October 28, 29, 30, 31 & Friday Nov. 1st – Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday November 2 & Sunday November 3 – Noon – 6 p.m. YOU CAN VOTE AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU RESIDE DURING EARLY VOTING
City of Buffalo Early Voting Polling Places Include: •Board of Elections Main Office, 134 Eagle Street Buffalo •N. Buffalo Community Center, 203 Sanders Rd. Buffalo. •The Belle Center 104 Maryland St. Bufalo •Broadway Market, 999. Broadway Buffalo •Hennepin Center, 24 Ludington St. Buffalo •Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave.,Buffalo •Salvation Army West Side Community Center, 187 Grant St.,Buffalo •Northwest Buffalo Community Center, 155 Lawn Avenue, Buffalo •Tosh Collins. Community Center, 25 Cazenovia St., Buffalo •Gloria J. Parks Community Center,3242 Main St., Buffalo Also: •Senior Citizens Center, 230 Martin Rd., Lackawanna •Kenmore Municipal Building, 2919 Delaware Ave., Kenmore •Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Rd., Amherst •Leonard VFW Post 6251, 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga\ *Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island *Moose Lodge 992, 45 Church Street Hamburg (This is a partial listing: For more information or questions call (716)858-8891 or go to elections.erie.gov
Chairwoman Baskin To Host Minority Inclusion Town Hall Events Topics include accessing county funding for minority owned business and minority artists Chairwoman April Baskin is pleased to announce that she is hosting a series of Town Hall events geared at increasing minority access to Erie County funding opportunities for construction contracts and local art opportunities. Chair Baskin will present panel discussions from area experts throughout the month of October with support from Erie County Legislator Howard Johnson, Legislative District 1, and New York State Senator Tim Kennedy. These events will serve as the basis for updating existing Minority -Owned Business guidelines for Erie County by providing valuable, community-based feedback to policymakers and also giving expert tips to community members in need. The first event will be held on Monday, October 7th from 6-8 pm at Community Health Center, 34 Benwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14214. This event will be a town hall-style question and answer session where minority business owners can discuss barriers and access to securing county contracts. The second event will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 1-7 pm at Eight Days of Hope located at 852 Kensington Ave, Buffalo NY 14215. This event will be broken into two parts; from 1 pm to 4 pm, Gwen “The Grant Lady” Curry will host a program on grant writing for minority artists. From 5 pm to 7 pm, a town hall event will be held on minority artist inclusion in our communities. Refreshments will be served at both events, and registration is requested for both events. Please contact Pedro at Legislator Baskin’s district office at 716-895-1849.
THE SIRIUS STAR
The Dogon Tribe of Mali: Master Astronomers
Believed to be descended from ancient Egypt, the Dogon people who live in the central plateau region of Mali, West Africa, are renowned for their knowledge about the Sirius system which dates back to 3200 BC. The Dogon had found both Sirius A and B long before the telescope was invented, and millennia before the Sirius B was found and photographed in 1970 using a telescope. How did the tribe know about the existence of an invisible star along with Sirius B which was only recorded with the help of modern technology? According to them, the Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky, had a much dimmer companion: Sirius B, which has a fiftyyear elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A and is extremely dense (the Dogons knew about the heavy density of Sirius B, which the rest of the world only knew about during the current century). From oral tradition, the Dogon confirmed their affiliation with extraterrestrial bodies which visited earth thousands of years ago. According to them, amphibious beings from the Sirius system known as Nommos, visited earth. in an ark-like structure and gave them information about the Sirius system and the earth’s Solar system.The Dogon commemorate the Sirius A’s fifty-year elliptical orbit around Sirius B with the Sigui Celebration, held every sixty years. Since the last Sigui celContinued Page 5
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Artist Unveils “Rumors of War': Powerful Black Male Monument in Times Square
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Miniser Louis Farrakhan
Nation of Islam Prepares for the Holy Day of Atonement on 24th Anniversary of the Million Man March The Honorable Miniser Louis Farrakhan will speak Sunday, October 13 in Chicago on the Holy Day of Atonement: the 24th Anniversary of the Million Man March. It can be watched via live webcast at NOI.ORG Black men from across the country assembled on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall on Oct. 16, 1995 for the iconic Million Man March organized by the Nation of Islam in one of largest demonstrations in Washington history.
powerful image of a Black man has been immortalized as a monument—in New York City’s Times Square, of all places! Acclaimed artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled his biggest work to date last Friday, a massive bronze statue of a young Black man in urban regalia sitting astride a galloping horse like the king warrior he was meant to be. Called “Rumors of War,” the towering bronze monument— standing at 27 feet high and 16 feet wide—is the antithesis to the racist structures of Confederate generals and slave owners that the public has been forced to look at for years. Wiley gained international renown in 2017 when he was commissioned to paint a portrait for Forever President Barack Hussein Obama for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. The Nigerian-American Los Angeles native was already revered for his reimagined, highly naturalistic artworks of young Black people—notably of young Black men from disenfranchised communities,
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Wiley, 42, described his latest work as a call to arms for inclusivity, telling the Associated Press after the unveiling he hoped young people would see it and “see a sense of radical possibility—this, too, is America.” Seeing the monument of Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s monument in Richmond, Va., alongside the city’s string of Confederate memorials along Monument Avenue was Wiley’s inspiration for “Rumors of War.” “I’m a Black man walking those streets. I’m looking
Here is what visitors are saying about the Central Library’s newest exhibit based on artifacts from the Library’s rare collections and from local community input: “It’s a start toward a conversation that’s long overdue.” – S.H., Buffalo “I’m nearly in tears… amazing exhibit!” – K.W., Buffalo
“What a stunning reminder of our country’s history. Although painful and bleak, it encourages one to remain hopeful!” – Anonymous
Downtown Central Library 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY (716) 858-8900 Monday—Wednesday 8:30 am—6:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am—8:00 pm Friday—Saturday 8:30 am—6:00 pm
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up at those things that give me a sense of dread and fear. We want more. We demand more,” the former Artist-inResidence at the Studio Museum in Harlem said. “Today we say ‘yes’ to something that looks like us.”
According to an article in Forbes in 2013 it is estimated that between 600,000 and 1,000,000 books are published each year. Many of those are self published and not widely distributed. In Buffalo, Zawadi Books has taken a number of books from local authors and offer them for sale. Let's support their efforts! They include: •Buffalo UNIA-ACL History by Buffalo UNIA-ACL Historical Society •Cast Iron Omissions: A Memoir by Janate Solar Ingram •Coronation of the King and Queen of Africa by Lion Blyden •The Dread of Death by Divine Lord Sekhem •Felon Attorney by TheArthur A. Duncan II, Esq. •Lilly's Journey by Cheryl Anita Lewis •Natural Shrinkage: Poetry & Micro-fiction by Scott W. Wiliams •Personal Words by Michael Hopkins •Sprit and Soul, v. 1 & 2 by Theodore Kirkland
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HEALTH MATTERS
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FALL FOODS FOR HEALTH!
From left: Dr. Raul Vazquez, M.D., CEO G-Health Enterprises and Toni Vazquez, Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer G- Health Enterprises and Dr. Chet Fox, Chief Medical Officer GBUACO and Migdalia Vasquez of United Healthcare.
GBUACO Thanks The Sponsors Of Its 5Th Annual Charity Golf Tournament The recipients of the funds raised by the 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament presented by Greater Buffalo United Accountable Care Organization (GBUACO are: Mona’s House, Brian Moorman’s P.U.N.T. Fund and Say Yes to Education Buffalo. In a surprise twist, Dr. Raul Vazquez, CEO increased the donation amounts to $5,000 for each of the three area charities selected to support. The $15,000 raised for these organizations was made possible thanks to a sold out tournament Hosted by GBUCACO and held September 20 at Glen Oak Golf Course in East Amherst. Founders, Dr. Raul Vazquez, and his wife Toni Vazquez wish to thank the tournament’s generous sponsors for making this year’s event a success with a special thanks to this year’s Premier Sponsor, UnitedHealthcare. Yourcare and Dr. Kenneth Gayles, ECMC, Pyramid Brokerage, Inspired Health Group, M&T Bank and Clinigence contributed at the Gold Sponsorship level. Other sponsors included: Insty Prints, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Buffalo Chiropractic & Acupuncture and Landmark.The leadership of G-
Health Enterprises believes that the impact of their work must extend beyond the doors of the facility and into the larger community.
Ideal foods for maintaining your health in the fall include: *High fiber foods (to increase frequency of bowel movements and decrease toxicity) such as kidney beans, chick peas, black beans lentils, mung beans, azuki beans, rice band, wheat brand, oat band, ground flaxseed and psyllium, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. *Sour foods: olives, pickles, apple cider vinegar, lemons, limes, grapefruit, sourdough bread, sauerkraut and green apples. *Moistening foods: tofu, tempeh, spinach, millet, pear, seaweed, almonds, sesame seeds, flaxseed oil and extra-virgin olive oil. *Pungent foods (to clear mucus and phlegm in the lungs and large intestine): cayenne, chili peppers, garlic, turnip, horseradish, cabbage, radish and daikon radish. *Foods high in beta carotene (strengthens immunity and guards against cancer) : carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin, seaweeds, chlorella, algae, kale, parsley, cilantro, broccoli, spinach, beet greens and turnip. FOODS TO AVOID: Foods that aggravate the lungs and colon should be minimized or avoided. These include: dairy, meat wheat, sugar, saturated fats and heated oils.
Caregiving Retreat Day Love Without Measure Ministry presents “Caring for the Caregiver,” a Caregiver retreat day from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 at True Bethel Banquet Hall, 907 E. Ferry St. featuring special guest speaker Dr. Leeland Jones, MD. The free event is hosted by Lisa Scott and Lady Joyce Badger. Call 884-3607 to register or text 290-0084. Refreshment and lunch provided.
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ebration was in 1967, the next celebration is expected to happen in 2027. They believe that the celebration of the Sirius B’s rotation comes to renew the earth. Currently, it is believed that there are about four hundred thousand to eight hundred thousand Dogons living in Mali.
The Community Health Center of Buffalo and The National Witness Project Presents
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FAITH & FAMILY
Mt. Zion Missionary to Celebrate 10th Pastoral Anniversary
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1334 Calumet Ave., Niagara Falls where Rev. Timothy J. Brown, Sr. is the pastor, is celebrating 10 years of pastoral blessings. There will be weekday wisdom beginning at 6p.m. on Wednesday October 2 featuring Rev. James R. Banks,II of Faith Missionary Baptist Church; Friday, October 11 featuring Rev. John Williams of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church; and Friday, October 16 featuring Rev. James C. Blackburn of Greater Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The celebration dinner will be held Saturday, October 26 at 5p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for children under 18. Special guest master of ceremonies will be Rev. James Lewis, III of Miracle Missions Full Gospel Church. Sunday worship services will be on October 27 at 10:45 a.m. featuring Rev. L.K. Floyd of Heart Changers Baptist Church, Silver Spring , MD. and at 3p.m. featuring Rev. Frank Bostic of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Buffalo.
St. Mark to Honor Pastor Gary C.D. and Lady Cassandra Jackson St. Mark Open Door Baptist Church will celebrate its 9th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Pastor Gary C.D. Jackson and Lady Cassandra Jackson on October 6 at 4p.m. at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 310 Rainbow Blvd., Niagara Falls. The theme is “Working in faith and laboring in love” (1 Thessalonians 1:3). The speaker will be Pastor Michael S. Brown, True Vision Church of San Antonio, Texas. Tickets are $35. For information contact Marlece Haynes 716-957-2449.
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The 4th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration The 4th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration of the Rev. Dr. Jimmie Hardaway Jr. and Rev. Karen M. Anderson Hardaway (42 years + 15 years of Pastoring) will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 1365 South Ave., Niagara Falls. The pre-anniversary musical will be on Friday, October 11 at 6:30pm featuring local soloists and choirs. The anniversary services will be held on Sunday, October 13 at 10:45a.m. featuring Pastor Tommie Babbs of Thankful Baptist Church. Also on Sunday, October 13 at 2p.m. Pastor Ivey Daniels Sr. and the White Rock Missionary Baptist Church will be featured.. For more information call 716-285-0743 or email trinity@trinitynf.org
Real Men Can Cook Bethel AME Church Women’s Day Committee presents the 2nd annual “Real Men Can Cook” featuring Chef Lavar Brown. This event will be held at Bethel AME Church, 1525 Michigan Ave., on Saturday, October 19 from 4-6p.m. Donations is $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 under. Come and enjoy delicious food!
Come On Children Let’s Sing!
Birthday Celebration!
A City wide children’s music workshop and concert will be held Wednesday, October 23 – Friday, October 25 at 6p.m. nightly for ages 3-11 years old. Workshop concert will be held Saturday, October 26 at 6p.m. This event will be held at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 165 Doat St., Buffalo Rev. John E. Elliott is the pastor. Presented by Bro. Adolphus Allen, Sis. Martha Connor, Sis. Yvonne Patterson and others.
Susan will host a 60th birthday celebration in memory of Pastor George and Mother Alberta Green, Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.m. at Tabernacle of Praise Church, 319 Northland Avenue where Pastor Charles McCarley is host pastor. Featured artists will be Bishop Green & The Visionaires along with FAVAA, Daughters of Destiny, Inspirational Dean Singers, The Silvertones, and the Gospel Diamonds. Evangelist Candy Mingo will MC the program. For more information call Susan at (716)8077212. Send your birthday gift by CashApp $usan115
The Color of Crazy 2019 series will be held Thursday October 3 from 6-8p.m. at the Ephesus Ministries Center, 341 Grider St., Buffalo (building entrance in back of parking lot). This free event is open to the public and dedicated to the topic of “Suicide.” The speakers will be Yvonne DuBois, LMSW, Annette Fontanez, Dr. Celia Spacone, and Kelly Marie Wofford. For information visit FrontSeatLife.com
The Color of Crazy
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Tribute To A Phenomenal Woman! F ern Beavers’ accomplishments in this lifetime were amazing.
A graduate of East High School she completed her undergraduate work at Trocaire and D’Youville College earning her bachelor’s of Science in nursing and continued on UB School of Nursing where she was granted her Masters . Her nursing career has been embraced with funded research activities, health related educational programs publications, and national publications and presentations receiving both local and national recognition for the work and in 1989 inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor society of Nurses. As manager of the Minority Veterans Program for the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center ( a position she still held at the time of her unexpected passing), she spent time collecting stories from Military men and women with the intent of publishing them. Most recently, Fern was appointed as one of thirteen commissioners of the accreditation team for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, which serves as the accrediting body for more than 582 nursing schools at public and private colleges and universities. She also held a ceremony for a group of 40 minority women whose military service had been overlooked. She was dedicated and participated in community activities, church projects, professional organizations and collaborative projects while serving on boards like St Augustine Center, March of Dimes, Geneva B Scruggs, Women for Human Rights and Dignity Inc., Girl Scouts of America and D’Youville College and the American Heart Association. Fern also served on the planning board for the first Community Healthcare Center at 80 Goodrich street. A lifelong member of St. John Baptist Church, Fern served as the first female vice chairperson and chairperson of the Trustee Board and founding member of the Lydians, the first WNY African American Investment Club comprised of mothers and daughters. She chaired the Board of Christian Education and co-chaired the first City-Wide Women’s Faith Conference, served on the board for the first of its kind Hospice House among other important Board positions. She was in the process of co-publishing a book entitled “Yielding to the Spirit” a historical account of the St. John Baptist Church. As the chair of National Trends and Services in the LINKS Inc, Erie County Chapter NY she has increased the awareness of chapter members of the need to recognize veterans and in 2016, the Links chapter under her leadership unveiled a travel exhibit which lists the names of 1,500 deceased African American Veterans of WNY . The exhibit served as a catalyst for the first National African American Veterans Monument scheduled for 2020. On September 17, at the age of 78 years young, Fern made her transition. Widow of the late Anthony H. Beavers, she leaves to cherish her memory a son Gregory A. Beavers and daughter, Dr. Kelly Renee Beavers-Clemons; a sister, Sandra Jackson Cardwell; a brother, Michael Watts; four beautiful grandchildren; and a host of loving friends and family as well as countless veterans and others throughout this community, whose lives she touched. May her beautiful and compassioate soul rest forever in the Eternal Fields Of Peace.
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Position of Pastor at Zion Missionary Baptist
Fern Beavers:
Born in Buffalo on June 7, 1941 and the eldest of four, Fern Elizabeth Jackson Beavers epitomized Black excellence, strength, courage and forward thinking.
FAITH & FAMILY
President Lion Blyden (center) and members of the UNIA-ACL following their recent community forum.
Politics, Health and Security are Topics of UNIA-ACL Community Forum
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he UNIA-ACL Buffalo Division #433 held a community forum on Tuesday, September 24th. The focus of this meeting was politics, health and security. Every year we hear the call to "get out and vote" or a push to register voters. Historically, Black people are cautious about politics and distrusting of politicians in general. The question arises, how do we combat this? We have seen progress in certain areas politically on one hand, yet we have seen lack of progress and probable corruption on the other. To answer the question, local Garveyites proposed grading a political system based on the views, actions and voting history of politicians and potential candidates. It was resolved that the development of this system begin immediately. Community suggestions and proposals for grading criteria will be accepted until the October 9th deadline. The impetus for the WNY Black Cross Nurses continued efforts to create a community clinic stemming from the sentiments, 'It takes a village to raise a child' and 'Honor our ancestors.' Recent studies on racial disparities in medical treatment, cancer clusters and toxic waste in the city have caused local activists and nurses to come together for a solution. Any assistance the community can offer would be greatly appreciated. In response to the police commissioner's request for a community based plan for the little league football games in East Buffalo, the UNIA has volunteered alongside other community organizations to patrol high profile games. Patrol schedules will be provided upon volunteer request by each Friday. In addition to this security detail, securing our children in the school system was another concern raised. Recent reports of drug deals, sexual misconduct and other misdeeds by teachers and school officials, have sparked calls for more transparency from administrators immediately after an incident. Parent advocacy is already in place in schools, but it was suggested there needs to be advocacy from community members. Contacts are currently being compiled for an advocacy network to assist in this process. It was resolved that the Historical Garveyite Preservation and Community Awareness Initiative will move forward with tours, lectures and commemoration ceremonies beginning January 1st, 2020. The effort to add a new and completely unique Historical District to the city, is the epitome of honoring those ancestors who came before us. The UNIA has begun circulating a petition for the community and local Black history enthusiasts to show support for the coming attractions. For more information on these initiatives or to sign the petition visit us at: https://lionblyden.wixsite.com/website
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Pastor for the Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in divinity or theology study with a minimum of five years of experience/training; licensed and ordained by an accredited Baptist church in pastoral duties ; or an Associates’ Degree in divinity or theology study with a minimum of ten years of experience and training All candidates are subject to a criminal background, child abuse, and credit check screenings. Please submit resume to Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 East Ferry St. Buffalo, NY 14208 or email to zionmbcbuffalo@gmail.com Resumes will be accepted until November 1, 2019. NO phone calls please!
Free Breakfast for our community youth every Sunday. Adults a small donation. All Are Welcome! Youth Church/ Sunday School – 10am Sunday Service – 11:45 am
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Entertainment
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ON STAGE
Jerai Khadim as Omari and Samantha Cruz is Jazmine in Ujima’s production of “Pipeline” now onstage.
Ujima Theatre’s “Pipeline” Opens to Rave Reviews: Di-
rected by the incomparable Lorna C. Hill, who pulled together the perfect cast, Pipeline opened to rave reviews Sept. 20. The award winning play, penned by Dominique Morisseau, is a deeply moving story of a mother’s fight to give her son a future – without turning her back on the community that made him who he is. Starring Shanntina Moore, Jerai Khadim, Mary Moebius, Phil Davis, Johnny Rowe and Samantha Cruz, “Pipeline” runs through October 13 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. at Ujima Theater, 429 Plymouth Ave. Tickets are $30 general admission, $25 for seniors and $15 for veterans and students. For tickets and reservations: www. ujimacoinc.org or call (716)281-0092.
We’re Back! Alassane Sarr and N-Dias (The Mix) Singers, dancers & drummers @ Nietzsche’, 248 Allen St., 10 p.m. $10 cover The Nursing Home opens Saturday October 12 for two shows, 5p.m. & 7p.m. at the Alleyway Theatre located at 1 Curtain Up Alley. Show Times are 5pm -7pm. Tickets $30 in advance available at Doris Records 286 E. Ferry more info contact Dawna@exposedmultimediagroup@gmail.com
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Pictured from left: Brittqny M. Rumph Latosha Jennings, John Campfield Jr., Lily Jones And Kacy Lynn Carboe
"Ladies Swing The Blues" On Stage at The Paul Robeson Theatre inside the African American Cultural Cen-
ter 350 Masten Avenue now thru Oct. 13 - an entertaining "Jazz Folklore in the Key of Swing." Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and Sunday Matinee’s at 4pm. The revue is Written, Directed and Choreographed by Thomas W. Jones II with original music composiNORMAN DANIELS tion by William Knowles. The Sales & Leasing Professional production cast features Brittany M. Rumph, John Campfield, West Herr Honda Kacy Lynn Carbone, Latosha 6120 Transit Rd. Jennings and Lily Jones with an Lockport, NY 14094 amazing live band under the Direction of Mr. Frazier Thomas (716) 625-4300 Store Smith with Abdul Rahman Qa(716) 210-2015 Fax dir, Ben Levitt, Jeremy Nesbitt, (904) 451-3771 Cell ndaniels@westherr.com Quentin McCauley. Tickets are on sale now at the Paul Robeson Theatre box office (716)
884-0279. General admission is $35, Senior/Students $30. Group rates are available. For reservations, and more info call (716) 884-0279. or stop by the African Ameri-
Drea d'Nur Performers at M& T 2nd Friday Singer and songwriter Drea d'Nur will be the featured performer at the Burchfield Penney Art Center’s M&T Second Friday, October 11, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Drea’s work has reached national and international acclaim with localized work to highlight the rich history of Black music and art in Buffalo. TRALF MUSIC HALL @ HOWLIN' AT THE TRALF Presents RONNIE BAKER BROOKS: Ronnie Baker Brooks is an:American Chicago blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. The son of fellow Chicago blues musician Lonnie Brooks 7pm Doors | 8pm Show Reserved Seating Show $20 Advance | $25 Day Of Show 21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office 716.852.2860 / Tralf. com
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Valentino Dixon: Drawing My Way To Freedom
New Exhibition to Feature Works of the Artist, Exoneree and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate by Tiffany Gaines
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alentino Dixon survived 27 years in prison because of the comfort he found in art. Convicted of a fatal shooting on Buffalo’s East Side, he spent hours illustrating golf courses that he had only ever seen in photographs. Dixon’s art ultimately set him free - a 2012 profile on his work in Golf Digest garnered national attention to his case, and in September 2018 he was exonerated.
Valentino Dixon the Burchfield Penney.
Valentino Dixon: Drawing My Way To Freedom, his first major exhibition in a museum, will open at the Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State Friday, October 11 as part of M&T Second Friday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The installation—landscapes, portraits and still life pieces—consists of works created over a seven-year span during his incarceration. The exhibition is presented by the Buffalo Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) in collaboration with
The public is also invited to hear Dixon share his story at an artist talk hosted by WGRZ-TV reporter-anchor Claudine Ewing, Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m. The talk is free with gallery admission ($10 adults; $8 seniors; $5 students). Drawing My Way to Freedom will be on view thru March 28, 2020,. For more information go to www.burchfieldpenney.org Tiffany Gaines is a cultural writer and assistant content creator at the Burchfield Penney.
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ON STAGE Road To Lipstick The Kim-Era presents an encore performance of The Road to Lipstick on October 11@ 6p.m. sharp (show starts at 7:30) at The Aud, 567 Hertel Ave. This all-star production of music message and art is a true experience written, produced and performed by Kimera Lattimore aka The Kim-Era with an all-star cast. Kimera has dedicated her life to empowerment through eclectic melody and art without orthodoxy upholding the belief that Music is Medicine! Tickets on Eventbrite or contact Aviance German at 716 316-7717 SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!
The 2019 CMC Jazz Fest
The 2019 festival is gearing up featuring Leo Genovese & Juni Booth as well as Cyrille Aimee, Brent Birckhead, Spanos, Reyvolation, Naryan & Teaspoon, Rey Scoot Tribute Jam. See full schedule of events and tickets online at: cmcjazzfest. com Michelle Obama in Ontario An Evening with Former First Lady Michell Obama, Oct. 11 First Ontario Centre 101 York Blvd. Hamilton, Ontario Canada 7pm Tickets on ticketmaster. com The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Evening with Former First Lady Michelle Obama at the First Ontario Centre 101 in Hamilton Ontario.
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O N V I E W O C TO B E R 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 TO M A R C H 2 8 , 2 02 0 Join the Burchfield Penney and the Buffalo Jewish Community Relations Council for the unveiling of drawings by Valentino Dixon. Convicted for murder, exonerated after 27 years behind bars, Dixon’s passion for art sustained him. Don’t miss a special preview October 10 at 5:30 pm, with an artist talk hosted by WGRZ-TV reporter-anchor Claudine Ewing at 7:00 pm as Dixon shares his story and discusses criminal justice reform. For more information, visit BurchfieldPenney.org.
Above Valentino Dixon, Hirono Golf Club (detail), 2016 Acrylic on canvas; Courtesy of the Artist.
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Congratulations 2019 Black Achievers Awardees!
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40 Outstanding Citizens To Be Honored at 47th Annual Gala
orty outstanding citizens will be honored this weekend when Black Achievers, Inc. hosts the 47th Annual Black Achievers Awards Banquet and Gala Saturday, October 5 at the Buffalo Grand Hotel (formerly the Adam’s Mark Hotel), 120 Church Street. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. According to Black Achievers CEO Herbert L. Bellamy Jr., the primary purpose for the awards event is to honor outstanding individuals and show the community the variety and quality of achievements of African Americans in Western New York. “Images are powerful in our society” he notes, “and this event highlights inspiring stories of personal, professional and community achievements.” Over the past 46 years, Black Achievers, Inc. founded by his father, the late Herbert L. Bellamy Sr., has honored more than 2,500 outstanding individuals. This year’s honorees include: •Nina Badger, ENTERCOM BUFFALO LLC: In addition to business and ministry, Nia loves teaching young people Arts & Music.
•Chiquita L. Rodgers, FIVE STAR BANK: Chiquita believes it is important to give back to the community and has volunteered extensively. •Dr. Marvel E. Ross-Jones, BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE: A woman of great faith who loves the Lord and gives Him the honor and the glory for all that He has done in her life. •Sandra K. Scruggs, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCE, INC. : Sandra has a loving commitment to family as a wife, a mother, and grandmother, and considers her Christian faith a defining part of who she is. •Dr. J'Leise Sosa, BELMONT HOUSING RESOURCES FOR WNY: Dr. Sosa also devotes time to medical mission work. •H. Glen Graham, Jr., PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP: Currently the win Fern Beavers: Tribute To A Phenomenal Woman!
•Don C. Bills, ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH: Don has been a disciple of St. John Baptist Church for over 17 years.
•Rashika L. R. Hall, COLSTON ENTERPRISES: As a woman who exudes integrity, her bright light is a beacon of inspiration and hope.
•Carlette Bradley, UNIVERA HEALTHCARE: Her greatest desire in life is to reach the hearts of those that are hopeless and/ or may feel as though no one understands. •Kendra Brim, BANKONBUFFALO: Kendra strives to help advance opportunities for underprivileged minorities in the community. •Aaron Clanton, BELLAMY ENTERPRISES: Aaron Clanton is the CEO and Founder of 9 to five. •Nikia Clark, ROSWELL PARK COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER: Nikia holds several certifications including patient navigator, tobacco treatment specialist and mental health advocate. •Roland A. Coleman, II GHD: Roland has a passion to deliver the opportunity for every student to experience truly 21st century schools. •Robert Cornelius, KEYBANk: When not working, Robert is extremely active within his local community.
•Allen Harris, Jr., LA NOVA PIZZERIA: “I believe that we are the people who can impact the present and future by making this world a much better place to live.” •Asantewa K. Holley, NORTHWEST BANK: A passion for helping others, Ms. Holley can be found volunteering with different organizations throughout WNY. •Iesha Humphrey, PEOPLE, INC.: ,In 2018 Iesha had the honor of winning Direct Support Professional of the year for all of her hard work and dedication. •Chadwick Johnson, BUFFALO NEWS: Chad attributes his successes to his strong work ethic, commitment to growth, never settling, and ultimately giving his all and being the best that he can be. •Joy Yevette Kelly, BELMONT MANAGEMENT COMPANY:Ms. Kelly is a Believer and is described by most as old-fashioned and idealistic. •Renee Mapp, Power 96.5/WUFO Mix 1080 AM: An ardent worshipper, she also writes music and has been a principal soprano with multiple gospel recording artists.
•Reggie Dejean, LAWLEY: Reggie has volunteered as a coach and served on many boards for youth sports.
•Tianna Marks, JMS BROS CONSTRUCTION: Tianna is a dedicated community servant and she knows the importance of giving back to the community.
•Crystal Edwards, NFTA :Crystal has over 18 years of customer service experience and has held several management titles within companies in WNY.
•Michael A. McDuffie, TONY MARTIN AWARD, INC.:Michael is known as “Western New York’s Chess Ambassador”
•David Femi, M & T BANK: David is most fulfilled when helping people to grow professionally.
•Monika L. McFoy, KOESTER ASSOCIATES, INC.: Family is of utmost importance in Monika’s life and she is fiercely devoted to her loved ones.
•Geraldine Ford, UNILAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: Geraldine has developed a reputation as a woman of distinction who gives back to the community and genuinely enjoys assisting others. •David E. Garnett, ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH: David is presently involved in the Modernization of Government Agencies Infrastructure. •Dr. Jeffery Grace, LIPPES, MATHIAS, WEXLER, FRIEDMAN LLP: Dr. Grace has dedicated his professional life to public psychiatry.
•Desiree L. Parker, BUFFALO GRAND HOTEL: Desirée enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling. •Pamela Riley, ECMC:“I believe the Word of God is one of the main foundations of nursing.”
•Matthew A. Becton, UNILAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: Matthew lives his life, striving every day, to embody the message, “Love God, Love People.”
•Angela Blue, HODGSON RUSS LLP: Angela has been very instrumental in building a diverse labor movement in the Western New York area.
•Michael J. Norwood, Sr., TONY MARTIN AWARD, INC.: Michael is a highly motivated and experienced professional with over 20 years of administrative experience.
•Joel C. Moore, DRESCHER AND MALECKI LLP: Joel is passionate about giving back to his community. •Rinaldo R. Moss, THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME:Mr. Moss is a dual-licensed Funeral Director and entrepreneur who currently resides in Buffalo, New York. •Jasmine Mungo, EVANS BANK Jasmine’s passion for children and loves her community and has worked selflessly in the nonprofit sector to help provide resources for underserved populations.
•Marcus Walker, TRUE WORD ANOINTED MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST: Marcus strives to provide support to aspiring business owners and serve the Buffalo community. •Karen Warner, TOPS MARKETS : Karen recently went back to college and completed her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration Degree. In addition to the forty Black Achievers honorees, six other very special citizens will be honored at the event with special awards. Restaurateur Mattie Holt and recently retired UB Professor James Pappas will both receive the Legends Award. The Homecoming Award will be presented to former Buffalo resident Dr. Maggie Wright, PhD. Former Mayor Anthony Masiello will receive the Founder’s Award. Popular musician Will Holton will accept the Irene Bellamy Musician Award; and Buffalo Police Detective Sergeant Cedric Holloway will be the recipient of the Mayor’s Youth Award. Lovely WKBW Anchor/Reporter Madison Carter will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies and Cynthia Umukoro and Rev. Dr. James Lewis, III will moderate the awards segment of the evening. Entertainment will be provided by Mike & Moe The Singing Cops, the Larry Salter Soul Orchestra, vocalist David Vaughn Herring, and Uncle Willie & the Gang Earlier this year, along with Uniland Development Company and Belmont Management Co., Inc., Black Achievers Inc. held their first Black History Scholarship Luncheon. Over $30,000 in scholarships have been presented to Western New York high school students in the past 11 years. The scholarship fund is one of the projects financed by Black Achievers, Inc. with proceeds from the annual Black Achievers Awards Banquet. For more information on this weekend’s gala or to purchase tickets, call 884-1490, or visit the Black Achievers, Inc. website at www.buffaloblackachievers.com.
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Willie Lynch letter: The Making of a Slave The following is the introduction to a speech said to have been delivered by Willie Lynch on the bank of the James River in the colony of Virginia in 1712. Lynch is said to have been a British slave owner in the West Indies. He was invited to the colony of Virginia in 1712 to teach his methods to owners of enslaved Africans there.
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entlemen, I greet you here on the bank of the James River in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twelve. First, I shall thank you, the gentlemen of the Colony of Virginia, for bringing me here. I am here to help you solve some of your problems with slaves. Your invitation reached me on my modest plantation in the West Indies, where I have experimented with some of the newest, and still the oldest, methods for control of slaves. Ancient Rome would envy us if my program is implemented. As our boat sailed south on the James River, named for our illustrious King, whose version of the Bible we cherish, I saw enough to know that your problem is not unique. While Rome used cords of wood as crosses for standing human bodies along its highways in great numbers, you are here using the tree and the rope on occasions. I caught the whiff of a dead slave hanging from a tree, a couple miles back. You are not only losing valuable stock by hangings, you are having uprisings, slaves are running away, your crops are sometimes left in the fields too long for maximum profit, you suffer occasional fires, your animals are killed. Gentlemen, you know what your problems are; I do not need to elaborate. I am not here to enumerate your problems, I am here to introduce you to a method of solving them. In my bag here, I HAVE A FULL PROOF METHOD FOR CONTROLLING YOUR BLACK SLAVES. I guarantee every one of you that, if installed correctly, IT WILL CONTROL THE SLAVES FOR AT LEAST 300 HUNDREDS YEARS. My method is simple. Any member of your family or your overseer can use it. I HAVE OUTLINED A NUMBER OF DIFFERENCES AMONG THE SLAVES; AND I TAKE THESE DIFFERENCES AND MAKE THEM BIGGER. I USE FEAR, DISTRUST AND ENVY FOR CONTROL PURPOSES. These methods have worked on my modest plantation in the West Indies and it will work throughout the South. Take this simple little list of differences and think about them. On top of my list is “AGE,” but it’s there only because it starts with an “a.” The second is “COLOR” or shade. There is INTELLIGENCE, SIZE, SEX, SIZES OF PLANTATIONS, STATUS on plantations, ATTITUDE of owners, whether the slaves live in the valley, on a hill, East, West, North, South, have fine hair, course hair, or is tall or short. Now that you have a list of differences, I shall give you an outline of action, but before that, I shall assure you that DISTRUST IS STRONGER THAN TRUST AND ENVY STRONGER THAN ADULATION, RESPECT OR ADMIRATION. The Black slaves after receiving this indoctrination shall carry on and will become selfrefueling and self-generating for HUNDREDS of years, maybe THOUSANDS. Don’t forget, you must pitch the OLD Black male vs. the YOUNG Black male, and the YOUNG Black male against the OLD Black male. You must use the DARK skin slaves vs. the LIGHT skin slaves, and the LIGHT skin slaves vs. the DARK skin slaves. You must use the FEMALE vs. the MALE, and the MALE vs. the FEMALE. You must also have White servants and overseers [who] distrust all Blacks. But it is NECESSARY THAT YOUR SLAVES TRUST AND DEPEND ON US. THEY MUST LOVE, RESPECT AND TRUST ONLY US. Gentlemen, these kits are your keys to control. Use them. Have your wives and children use them, never miss an opportunity. IF USED INTENSELY FOR ONE YEAR, THE SLAVES THEMSELVES WILL REMAIN PERPETUALLY DISTRUSTFUL. Thank you gentlemen.” For the complete Willie Lynch Speech on video or in booklet form google “The Willie Lynch Theory” or The Willie. Lynch Speech” on line. You may also check with Zawadi Books,1382 Jefferson Avenue, open Wednesday, Friday & Satudany 12 noon - 4 p.m. (716) 903-6740. Despite some historians who have concluded that the letter is a “hoax,” the overall document holds relelvancy as an account of the enslavement of Africans during the 18th century. It is also signifiant to revisit the Willie Lynch Theory in this year of 2019 which marks 400 years since the first documented arrival of Africans in America at Point Comfort, Virginia. In 1619.
Wake Up Everybody No Mo Sleepin' Part 2 of a 2-Part Commentary
Since his presidency Trump has been dismantling every civil rights gain made by Black and Brown people in the last fifty years. He has appointed unqualified but stanchly racist judges to Courts all over the country who will be ruling in favor of white racist policies that effect the lives of Black and Brown people on a day to day basis for years to come. He has appointed over one hundred and fifty judges to the Federal courts. But we are still not paying attention. He has dismantled our government to the point where nothing gets done unless he approves it and he has spread so much money among his racist cronies in Congress and in the Senate that any legislation that does not support or uphold White supremacy in America does not get the votes for passage. But we are not paying attention. He has created so much chaos so that he has everybody, politicians, scrambling for the left over scraps of government largess because they see nothing but doom in the future. The attitude is to get whatever they can right now. Corruption and all the rest of the negative social consequences that it breeds don’t matter. But we, Black and Brown G.Baba people still ain’t payin attention. ENG We don’t pay attention while this whole reality of White men’s insecurities shows itself in the promotion of a manifest destiny that brings slavery and imperialism together as two sides of the same American coin. The second amendment gave White men the right to form militias to take land from our indigenous brothers and sisters, rape their women, and enslave the young people; the same way that the thirteenth amendment gave White men to the legal right to enslave Afrikans in mass imprisonment. We ain’t payin attention and we ain’t looking at the true history of America with the dots connected. We just have to pay more attention, awaken our consciousness and "stay woke" with our young people. We have to stay on top of all of the words and actions that come from those in our government. They can’t help themselves when it comes to telling on themselves. Telling us what they are doing as they try to code their language and symbolize their behaviors is obvious if we only take off the blinders of the inferiority complexes that they embedded in us. If you want to be a part of the reclamation of Our Collective Power, then Paying Attention is the one prices that you must be willing to pay. Power to The People!
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Informed Citizens and Body Cameras Will Hold the Sheriff Accountable
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his past week, we saw justice served in at least one incident involving Sheriff Timothy Howard. But too often, we have been left absent the feeling of satisfaction for those community members who have been without even a response for his negligence or wrongdoing. Our families are still suffering daily and cannot continue to. Deputy Kenneth Achtyl was found guilty of committing three crimes̋ against Nicholas Belsito after body camera footage showed an altercation that occurred after a 2017 Bills’ game. A jury convicted the Sheriff’s deputy of reckless assault, official misconduct, and falsifying business records for misstating the facts of the situation on a departmental report. The evidence is clear: body cameras work. They are necessary for an accurate, unbiased depiction of the story we have been telling in our communities for too long. The Erie County Legislature provided the funding for body cameras in June, and we have yet to see the implementation of them. It is all too clear after his post-verdict interview; the Sheriff has other priorities like attacking the District Attorney for even exposing this footage in the first place. Under Sheriff Howard, negligence and neglect have become common place. One person dies in his custody every 6 months. One must ask: what else is he trying to cover up? Or is he just that disengaged from the wants and needs of Erie County residents? He refused to provide information on the Connell Burrell case to my Legislature colleagues when requested. Now, we find out through medical records that the mismanagement of his staff is responsible for yet another needless death that has cost a grieving family their loved one and the Erie County taxpayers certain legal fees. We cannot allow this to be considered the norm. The Sheriff’s term expires in 2021, and I will commit to doing everything in my power as a leader in government to see that he and his office are held accountable. His priorities are obvious when all he talks about is funding helicopters and full-time SWAT teams. No family should have to worry their loved one will die of a common, treatable medical condition while they are in the custody of Erie County. Even on our worst days, we are human, and the Sheriff’s office seems to forget that basic human rights should be afforded to all. The Erie County Corrections Specialist Advisory Board will seek to change this narrative in the coming weeks at is officially empaneled. Comprised of those who have specific knowledge of our criminal justice system, I feel confident that increased citizen oversight is the first of many necessary steps to curb the Sheriff’s abuse of power. This board will take public comments, do research, and conduct meaningful dialogue to provide well thought out recommendations to the office of the Sheriff. I know our diligent, thoughtful work will make this a successful endeavor. I also urge you as community members to take your voices to the polls this November! While Sheriff Howard is not on the ballot, certainly those who support him unequivocally will be. With a powerful Democratic majority in the Legislature, we can continue to push for more oversight and stronger limitations on the power of his office. This year, early voting beginning on October 26th will make the process even more accessible. With ten sites in the City of Buffalo and 27 more throughout Erie County, we have no excuse. For more information on early voting, please visit the Board of Elections website at www.elections.erie.gov. We have all suffered at the hands of elected officials who have forgotten where their priorities should be – many through their grieving hearts but also through our wallets when costly negligence means more settlements, trying to repay a debt we will never be able to settle. I am committed to doing my part to make sure the future of the Sheriff’s Office in Erie County is one of honesty and transparency, not the continuation of the shameful policies we currently see.
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12 SECTION 001112 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Separate sealed bid for: MASONRY RESTORATION work for the: TOWN OF EVANS SENIOR CENTER MASONRY RESTORATION Separate sealed Bids for Masonry Restoration work will be received by the Town Clerk, Town Hall Clerk’s Office, 8787 Erie Road, Evans, NY 14006 until 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 and then opened and read aloud. Bids sent by email, fax or bids not enclosed in a separate sealed envelope within an unmarked generic delivery service envelope will not be accepted. The Town is not responsible for any late postal deliveries of the bid package. Bidding Documents may be examined at the offices of: Town of Evans’ Town Clerk’s Office 8787 Erie Road Angola, NY 14006 and CPL Team 26 Mississippi Street Suite 100 Buffalo, NY 14203 Bidding Documents may be obtained on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 at the office of CPL Team, 26 Mississippi Street, Suite 100, Buffalo NY 14203 and copies will be furnished upon receipt of $25.00 (refundable, if returned in good condition) per set in the form of a $25.00 check, made payable to the Town of Evans. If the documents are to be mailed, a second check in the amount of $25.00 made payable to CPL Team, will also be provided. Alternatively, for shipment of Bidding Documents, Bidders can provide their UPS or FedEx shipping account number in lieu of the $25.00 check for mailing and handling. The shipping fee is non-refundable. This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services. A pre-bid conference will not be required for this project. Questions regarding the project are to be emailed to CPL, Attn: Anne Dafchik, AIA. at ADafchik@CPLteam. com prior to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10th, 2019, allowing time for responses prior to the receipt of bids. If necessary, an Addendum will be issued by 5:00 p.m. (Local Time) on Friday, October 11th, 2019. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond from a domestic carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the amount of not less than five (5%) of the amount of the bid submitted. Please note that this project is partially funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, therefore CDBG requirements shall be in effect. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order Nos. 11,246 and 11,375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The successful bidder must be an equal opportunity employer, must meet all appropriate State and Federal standards, and comply with all relevant governmental regulations. A Statement of Non Collusion and Performance and Payment Bonds will be required for this project. The Town of Evans is exempt from the payment of sales and compensation use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the Town of Evans pursuant to this contract. The sales tax exemption is extended to the Contractor, Subcontractors, and their suppliers All bids shall be binding for a period of forty five (45) days after the bid opening date. The Town of Evans reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein. By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Evans Lynn M. Krajacic Town Clerk - Town of Evans
Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •October 2, 2019 SECTION 001112 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Separate sealed bid for: ROOFING RECONSTRUCTION work for the: TOWN OF EVANS SENIOR CENTER ROOFING RECONSTRUCTION Separate sealed Bids for the Flat Roof Roofing Reconstruction will be received by the Town Clerk, Town Hall Clerk’s Office, 8787 Erie Road, Evans, NY 14006 until 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 and then opened and read aloud. Bids sent by email, fax or bids not enclosed in a separate sealed envelope within an unmarked generic delivery service envelope will not be accepted. The Town is not responsible for any late postal deliveries of the bid package. Bidding Documents may be examined at the offices of: Town of Evans’ Town Clerk’s Office 8787 Erie Road Angola, NY 14006 and CPL Team 26 Mississippi Street Suite 100 Buffalo, NY 14203 The Contract Documents can be obtained on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 at the office of CPL Team, 26 Mississippi Street, Suite 100, Buffalo NY 14203 and copies will be furnished upon receipt of $25.00 (refundable, if returned in good condition) per set in the form of a $25.00 check, made payable to the Town of Evans. If the documents are to be mailed, a second check in the amount of $25.00 made payable to CPL Team, will also be provided. Alternatively, for shipment of Bidding Documents, Bidders can provide their UPS or FedEx shipping account number in lieu of the $25.00 check for mailing and handling. The shipping fee is non-refundable. This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services. A pre-bid conference will not be required for this project. Questions regarding the project are to be emailed to CPL, Attn: Anne Dafchik, AIA. at ADafchik@CPLteam. com prior to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10th, 2019, allowing time for responses prior to the receipt of bids. If necessary, an Addendum will be issued by 5:00 p.m. (Local Time) on Friday, October 11th, 2019. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond from a domestic carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the amount of not less than five (5%) of the amount of the bid submitted. Please note that this project is partially funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, therefore CDBG requirements shall be in effect. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order Nos. 11,246 and 11,375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The successful bidder must be an equal opportunity employer, must meet all appropriate State and Federal standards, and comply with all relevant governmental regulations. A Statement of Non Collusion and Performance and Payment Bonds will be required for this project. The Town of Evans is exempt from the payment of sales and compensation use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the Town of Evans pursuant to this contract. The sales tax exemption is extended to the Contractor, Subcontractors, and their suppliers All bids shall be binding for a period of forty five (45) days after the bid opening date. The Town of Evans reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein. By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Evans Lynn M. Krajacic Town Clerk - Town of Evans
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 807910/2019 Mortgaged Premises: 160 Sunrise Boulevard, Williamsville, New York 14221 SBL: 68.06-9-15
STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT :COUNTY OF ERIE
KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, Plaintiff, vs. JOSEPHINE M. FRITTON, Individually, and as Trustee of the Paul F. Fritton and Josephine M. Fritton Living Trust dated April 18, 2002, Defendants. TO DEFENDANTS: 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 after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner 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. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in this Complaint. Erie County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: September 11, 2019 Rochester, New York RUPP BAASE PFALZGRAF CUNNINGHAM LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Miranda L. Sharlette, Esq., 300 Powers Building, 16 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614, (585) 381-3400 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 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. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Joseph R. Glownia, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 6th day of September, 2019. The object of the action is to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff recorded in Erie County. The premises is described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 66, Township 12, Range 7 of Holland Land Company’s Survey and according to map filed in Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover No. 1982 is known as Subdivision Lot No. 1, situate on the west side of Sunrise Boulevard.
LEGAL NOTICE Charter Oaks v. Shenzhe LI
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. COUNTY OF ERIE SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No. 819007/2018 CHARTER OAKS CONDOMINIUM BOARD OF MANAGERS, Plaintiff, v. SHENZHE LI, if living, or if he be dead, his wior claiming under, by or through said SHENZHE LI, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and all creditors thereof, and the respective wives, or widows of his, if any, all of whose names and addresses are unknown to PlaintiffAND “JOHN DOE #1” THROUGH “JOHN DOE #100,” Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in the aboveentitled foreclosure action, and to serve a copy of your answer on Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal service 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. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Erie County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject premises. Dated: August 9, 2019 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an Order of Honorable Joseph R. Glownia, a Justice of the Supreme Court, dated September 9, 2019, and filed with supporting papers in the Erie County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a lien for unpaid condominium common charges covering the property known as 5 Greenwich Drive, Unit 2, Town of Amherst, New York and identified as tax account no.: 40.76-1-11.000/2 (the “Premises”). The relief sought is the sale of the Premises at public auction in satisfaction of the unpaid condominium common charges. In case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you in the sum of $6,243.25, together with interest, costs, disbursements and attorneys’ fees of this action, and directing the public sale of the Premises. PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP Richard J. Evans, Jr. Attorneys for Plaintiff
COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Abbott, McKinley, Armor Duells Road Rehab PROJ# FA-5762.25-19 Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for Federal Aid road project, Abbott Rd CR28, US Route 20 to Milestrip; McKinley Pkwy CR204, US Route 20 to Willett; and Armor Duells Rd CR44, Abbott to Duerr. Sealed proposals will be received by, and opened at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1404, Buffalo, NY at 10 am Thursday, October 17, 2019. Certified check as bid deposit, in the amount of $181,000.00 is required.. Pre-let meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 10 am, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1404, Buffalo, NY. Davis Bacon Wage Rates, Local Minority, & Disadvantaged Workforce goals, NYS Apprenticeship, and DBE goals may be required. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http:// www2.erie.gov/dpw see On Line Bid Retrieval.
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Duncan Holdings Group LLC (2) Articles of Organization filed 8/5/2019 (3) in Erie County (4) The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. (5) NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 358 Linden Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 (6) No dissolution date (7) Duncan Holdings Group LLC will serve as a real estate holding company. Sept. 11,18,25 Oct. 2,9,16 Khlarke & Associates LLC (2) Articles of Organization filed 5/20/2019 (3) in Erie County (4) The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. (5) NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 146 Stratford Road, Lower Apt.,Buffalo, NY 14216 (6) No dissolution date (7) Khlarke & Associates LLC will serve as a real estate holding company. Sept. 11,18,25 Oct. 2,9,16 Notice of formation of 1433 Niagara Street LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/7/2019. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Northwest Registered Agent LLC at 90 State Street, STE 700, Office 40, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Sept 25 Oct. 2,9,16,23,30
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LEGAL NOTICE Bank of America v. Evoy
LEGAL NOTICE CITATION Roberts/Mohammad
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: ERIE COUNTY. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Pltf. vs. KELLY L. EVOY A/K/A KELLY EVOY, et al, Defts. Index #804435/2018. Pursuant to order confirming referee report and for a judgment of foreclosure and sale dated June 5, 2019, I will sell at public auction at 92 Franklin St., 1st Floor Alcove, Buffalo, NY on Oct. 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. prem. k/a 114 Spann St., Buffalo, NY 14206 a/k/a Section 123.41, Block 1, Lot 8 a/k/a situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of NY, being part of Lot 8, Township 10, and Range 7 of the Buffalo Creek Reservation, so called, and being further distinguished as Subdivision Lot No. 11 in Block “E” on Subdivision Map filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover No. 855 of the 19th Day of May, 1911. Approx. amt. of judgment is $48,940.59 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. CECILE M. MEYER, Referee. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way Suite 101, Syosset, NY. #97431
Second Supplemental Citation for Judicial Settlement of Estate Estate of JOHN ROBERTS III File Number: 2015-3436/C Surrogate's Court, County of Erie, State of New York HON. ACEA M. MOSEY, Surrogate
LEGAL NOTICE Bids Bids will be received by RP Oak Hill Building Co., Inc. for the Mt. Aaron Village Project on 10/7/19 at 2:00pm. Please fax bids (716-822-4367) or email (bids@rpoakhill.com) prior to 2:00 pm. The scope of work includes concrete, masonry, steel, rough carpentry, millwork, siding, roofing, windows, doors/frames/hardware, glass & glazing, drywall, flooring, painting, elevator, specialties, M/E/P/FP’s, etc. The contract documents may be examined at Construction Exchange or can be purchased at Avalon Printing, (P: 716-995-7777). This project is open shop. ***W/M/DBE participation is encouraged.
LEGAL NOTICE Carrington Mortage v. Hargrove SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF ERIE
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff -againstSHAWN HARGROVE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated August 10, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Erie County Hall, Foreclosure Alcove, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on October 28, 2019 at 10:00 am premises situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the south line of Goulding Avenue, distant 244.30 feet westerly from its intersection with the west line of Humboldt Parkway; being a plot 35 feet by 105 feet by 35 by 105 feet. Section: 100.35 Block: 3 Lot: 22 Said premises known as 197 GOULDING AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY
Approximate amount of lien $103,763.81 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 815080/2017. ROBERT P. JOHNSON, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 File# 7645.35 {* BUFF LAW J, Buffalo Challenger*}
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CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent To: JOHNELL ROBERTS NKIA JOHNELL MOHAMMAD, ifhe be living, and ifhe be dead, to his heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, if any such there be all of whom and all of whose names, ages, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence used be ascertained and HON. LETITIA JAMES - Attorney General of the State of New York. Upon a petition and account having been duly filed by AQUERIA ROBERTS who is domiciled in the City of Buffalo, State of New York, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED to show cause before the ERIE COUNTY SURROGATE'S COURT at Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, New York on October 1, 2019 at 9:30 am, why a Decree should not be made in the Estate of JOHN ROBERTS III, late of the County of Erie and State ofNew York,judicially settling and allowing said account of the Fiduciary(ies), and directing such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable. Claims rejected or disputed pursuant to New York SCPA Section 1806 shall be dismissed upon the failure of the claimant to appear personally or by representation. HON. ACEA M. MOSEY, Surrogate s/ Kathleen A. Downing Chief Clerk of Surrogate's Court Dated, Attested and Sealed: August 16, 2019 (L.S.) For more information, please contact the Attorney for Petitioner(s) below: Etido Udousoro, Esq. Law Office of Etido Udousoro 1133 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215 Ph: (716) 261-7301 A COPY OF THE SUMMARY OF ACCOUNT MUST BE SERVED WITH THIS CITATION UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COURT. You have the right to receive a copy of the full account from the attorney for the estate. NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. THIS IS AN OFFICIAL CITATION OF ERIE COUNTY SURROGATE'S COURT• BUFFALO, NEW YORK
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Wednesday October 2 Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11am- 12pm. FREE for 55+ Call 716 832-1010 . The Durham Central City Baby Café support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716) 4270566. Thursday October 3 OCTOBERFEST AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL: 6-9 P.M. Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan; hosed by African Cultural Center Dance and Drum.aaccbuffalo.org The Color of Crazy - Topic “SUICIDE”: 6-8 P.M. Ephesus Ministries Center, 341 Grider; FrontSeatLife.com Grief Support Group: Delaine Waring AME Church, 680 Swan Street, 6:30-8 pm. 716842-6747. Yoga: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. Gentle Chair Yoga $7; also Yoga & Meditation, 6:30 p.m. $10. Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St. The Durham Central City Baby Café support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716)4270566.
Friday October 4 OCTOBERFEST AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL: 6-9 p.m. Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan; hosted by African American Cultural Center Dance and Drum.aaccbuffalo.org Saturday October 5 OCTOBERFEST AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM FESTIVAL: 12 noon – 2:30 p.m.; 6-7 p.m. SHOWCASE @ 7:30 p.m. Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan; hosed by African American Cultural Center Dance/Drum.aaccbuffalo.org Buffalo Association of Black Journalists Carl R. Allen Memorial Scholarship Luncheon: noon to 3 p.m. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Ave. Tickets $35 at Eventbrite, or call 849-5598. Black Achievers Awards Banquet: Buffalo Grand Hotel (formerly the Adam’s Mark Hotel), 120 Church Street. For info or tickets, 884-1490, visit www. buffaloblackachievers.com. Hip Hop Bingo: 9p.m.-1a.m. Oakk Room 1435 Main St. Klassy Church Fashions Business Launch & Media Day: 7-10pm Jonnie B. Wiley banquet room, 1100 Jefferson Ave.
Saturday October 5 Free Spook Fest Film Festival Movie Matinee: Merriweather Library, 1324Jefferson Ave 3.30p.m. For complete list of PG-13 movies shown email sblack3001@gmail.com Monday October 7 Manna@Northland Job Fair! 683 Northland Ave . between Fillmore and Grider, 4 to 7PM (See “Employment Page 13.) Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ Call 716 832 1010 Wednesday October 9 Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11am- 12pm. FREE for 55+ Call 716 832-1010 .
DEMAND ACTION! Join the WNY Peace cener every Wednesday from 4-5;30 p.m. for a weekly vigil and protest at the Erie County Holding Center to stand for the men and women that have died while in custody at the Erie Coujty Hoding Center. WNYPEACE.ORG
The Durham Central City Baby Café support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716) 4270566.
Thursday October 10 The Durham Central City Baby Café support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716)4270566.
Thursday October 10 Grief Support Group: Delaine Waring AME Church, 680 Swan,6:30-8 pm. -842-6747. Yoga: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. Gentle Chair Yoga $7; also Yoga & Meditation, 6:30 p.m. $10. 1517 Genesee St.
Saturday October 12 All-Male Health And Wellness Seminar With Free Health Screening: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. , Rev. Dr. Bennett Smith Family Life Center, 833 Michigan Avenue.
CURRENTLY SEEKING MWBE & SDVOB CONTRACTORS
CURRENTLY SEEKING MWBE & SDVOB SUBCONTRACTORS 201 Ellicott Street: Residence & Market | Buffalo, NY
Erie County Medical Center | Buffalo, NY 14215 Arc Building Partners is currently seeking subcontractors with experience delivering high quality construction services at Erie County Medical Center. New York State certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises (“MWBE”s) and service-disabled veteran-owned business (“SDVOB”s) are strongly encouraged to participate, either as a prime bidder or subcontractor to a prime. Prime bidders will be sending out separate requests and publicly notifying subcontractors as well. If bidding as subcontractor to a prime, sub shall bid their respective work to the prime bidders.
Arc Building Partners is currently seeking subcontractors with experience delivering high quality construction services. Female and minority companies are strongly encouraged to participate. MWBE & SDVOB firms shall bid thier respective work to the invited prime bidders. Prime bidders will be sending out separate requests and individually notifying subcontractors. Upcoming contracts:
Residence • Concrete SOD
Market • Masonry
• Masonry
• Steel
• Steel/Misc. Metals
• Roofing
• CFMF
• Metal Panels
• Roofing
• Aluminum Exterior
• Siding
• Fire Protection
• Aluminum Exterior
• Plumbing
• Incinerator demolition
• Metal studs & Drywall
• HVAC
• Signage
• Windows
• Electrical
Current and upcoming projects:
• Courtroom & Saferoom • Operating room flooring replacement • Water piping replacement
• Fire Protection
For more information about bidding opportunities, contact Anthony Cimino at 716-955-0986 or acimino@arcbldg.com.
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For more information about bidding opportunities, contact Anthony Cimino at 716-955-0986 or acimino@arcbldg.com.
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THANK YOU VETS! C-District Police station located at 693 E. Ferry St @ Fillmore, recently held a
“Thank You Veterans” event at the station. Some of the officers who participated are themselves veterans, including Chief Officer McClain, Police Officer Andrea Anderson and Officer Debbie Lombardo. “Since part of patrol is coming in contact with veterans who are either homeless, suffering from mental illness, or going through hard times we decided to put together an event for veterans to keep them informed of the services that are available to them,” wrote Officer Anderson. “ We are actually in the process of turning our station house into an information center for the community.” The officers would like to extend a sincere thanks to all who helped make the event possible!
Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •October 2, 2019