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James Norman to Retire After 25 Years at the Helm of Action For a Better Community

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By Tracie Isaac

or the past twenty-five years, many in the City of Rochester have had the benefit of having the leadership, counsel, board affiliation, teaching instruction or experience of inspiration from the one and only James Norman, President & CEO of Action for a Better Commu nity (ABC). Since 1992, Mr. Norman has been at the helm of ABC, which is one of the leading community action agencies, providing quality of life resources and services to the residents of Rochester, NY. In December of 2017, Mr. Norman will be retiring from ABC but not from being involved in the support and advocacy of our community. When we think of how a person can impact your life, we need to take a look at the programs, organizations and people who make up the leadership and are involved with the decision making process. Among the list of individuals who are compassionate about people, you will find James Norman, linked arm in arm with many of the leaders and decision makers that are fighting and advocating for the enrichment of the community in which we live. I sat down with Mr. Norman recently in his office at ABC, located at 550 E. Main St. in downtown Rochester, and was enthralled with the opportunity to speak to the man that so many have had the opportunity to work with or be guided by his sage wisdom and expertise. This experience was met with an opening joke that put me at ease when I asked Mr. Norman what brought him to Rochester? “My wife!" he replied. " I met this incredible woman from Rochester who was involved with a project in Michigan, whom I wanted to make a family with and she was on her way to Rochester to work with Xerox. So, I considered looking for a position in Rochester that was suitable to my experience at the local level that I achieved in my previous position.” Mr. Norman received his Bachelor’s in Psychology from Mercer University (Macon, Georgia) and his Master’s in Social Work James Norman (policy, planning and administration) from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, Michigan), where he also completed extensive-post graduate coursework in Public Administration. Prior to relocating to Rochester, he Norman served as the Michigan Department of Labor’s Deputy Director for Administration. Before that appointment, he directed the department’s Bureau of Community Services, which administered the state’s Community Services Block Grant, Weatherization, Energy Assistance and the Neighborhood Assistance Programs. When James Norman arrived in Rochester during the period of 1991-1992, he began to address the current community issues of violence, homicides, education, health care and poverty at ABC. One of the initiatives that he engaged was Project Redirect, a street outreach program lead by ABC which partnered with various settlement houses across the city to have direct access and interaction with individuals. On the matters of early education, the graduation rate, healthcare, senior issues and economic development, ABC provides services that directly impact the disadvantaged and those obtaining excellence. “We get young people ready to learn with Head Start. ABC is the single recipient agency of federal funds for the Head Start Program. ABC is the Head Start grantee for Monroe County which administers any educational readiness program or any program that is under contract with ABC to address early childhood education. ABC reaches various demographics by working with other agencies like Ibero-American Action League, Volunteers of America and even faith based organizations with appropriate facilities. Additionally, there are other programs to assist with the various education levels from elementary to high school. The work is not only with children but with the families in areas of nutrition, health care and measurement of the progress and growth of the various domains,” stated Mr. Norman. During Mr. Norman’s leadership at ABC, the organization was one of the leading advocates for a “living wage” for the residents of Rochester. To practice what was being addressed, the organization adopted a policy that anyone who worked for ABC in a full-time position would make no less than the city’s living wage. Yearly, the agency adhered to the cities adjustment increases with their employees. With his association and involvement with various foundations, professional and non-profit organizations, Norman infuses his compassion for people through the array of vehicles that seek to address the issues and interests of the community to achieve result oriented objectives. In the areas of economic development, healthcare, music, the arts and even personal development he is somewhere in the midst - advocating for those seeking success and for recognizing those who display excellence. The Gateways Music Festival, where Mr. Norman is Vice Chair on the Board of Directors, is a valued resource that has a database of over 700 classical musicians of African descent from around the country. The festival has been held biennially in Rochester, NY since 1995. Over 120 musicians of various ages were invited to Rochester in 2017, for over 50 performances of classical music in various venues, FREE of charge to the public. Many first time youth and adult attendees were amazed at the level of professionalism and artistic ability of these artists. This is a unique organization that has brought to the forefront the largest concentration of instrumentalist to perform of African descent. Additionally, the history of composers and legendary musicians of color in the classical music genre is highlighted. Youth and adults stated that they are more aware and now interested in classical music because of the Gateways Music Festival and are appreciative of this opportunity because they did not see themselves in this Continued Page 8

This Friday's film at The Baobab Center, 728 University Avenue is "Black Orpheus."Stay Tuned for Information and an Invitation to our Next Upcoming Event "Blues and Beer at the Baobab." Also at the Baobab: MAGNIFICENT AFRICA - HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA EXHIBIT Weekly Programming •YOGA with Jim Thompson: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED: Tuesday evenings 5:45 - 7:15 •AFRICAN WORLD HISTORY CLASS Wednesdays*, 7:00 pm. Instructor/Facilitator Michael Campbell. *NEW DAY, NEW TIME, Beginning October 4, 2017. •WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING WITH FANA BANGOURA: Saturdays at the Baobab. *** Fana is back from Guinea. Drum classes will resume Saturday, September 9.*** Ages 14 through Adult: 9:30am-11am Youth Ages 4-13: 11am12pm Registration is open for 8 week sessions SPECIAL Introductory Rate: $20/month.

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AREA BRIEFS Niagara U. to Present Dr. Hazel N. Dukes Niagara University will present "Steadfast and Immovable, The Unconquerable Dr. Hazel N. Dukes,” at the Niagara University Dining Commons, Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference and a member of the NAACP National Board of Directors, is also a member of the NAACP Executive Committee and is an active member of various NAACP board subcommittees. Hazel N. Dukes is often described as a woman of great strength and courage. Her Dr. Dukes dedication to human rights and equality is exemplified by her role linking business, government and social causes. Dr. Dukes is an active and dynamic leader who is known for her unselfish and devoted track record for improving the quality of life in New York State.

Open Dialogue on Issues of Racism, Classism and Gentrification in Buffalo We Are Women Warriors group will host an open dialogue on the issues of racism, classism and gentrification in Buffalo, on Wednesday, October 4 from 5:30-7:45 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. Invited panelists include John Washington,llI, PUSH Buffalo, India Walton Open Buffalo, the Fruit Belt Coalition, Miles Gresham, Young Black Democrats, Katrinna Martin-Bordeaux & Veronica HemphillNichols, FruitBelt Housing Task Force.

Lutheran Church of Our Savior to Host Forum With Assemblywomen Crystal Peoples-Stokes On Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd, Buffalo. NY, Assemblywomen Crystal Peoples-Stokes will explain the New York State Constitution Convention referendum and its impact on the community. The community is encouraged to come out to hear the facts and what’s at risk for the people of New York State.

Gary L. Milton Scholarship Fund Luncheon The Fruitbelt United Inc. will host the Gary L. Milton Scholarship Fund Luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Marygold Manor, 770 Maryvale Dr. in Cheektowaga. Donation is $40. Six scholarships will be awarded to high school students entering college 2018. For scholarships ad ticket information call (716)844-8046.

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Historian And Educator Eva Doyle Is Recipient of The Coveted Red Jacket Award The Board Of Managers Of The Buffalo History Museum will honor Eva Doyle at its Red Jacket Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. The Red Jacket Award is given annually “In Recognition Of Quiet, Continued, Unbroken Devotion To Civic Progress.” Created in 1957 by the Buffalo History Museum, the award is based upon A medal presented in 1792 by President George Washington to the renowned Seneca orator and Native American leader Red Jacket. EVA DOYLE “The Buffalo History Museum is especially proud to honor outstandingWNY citizens with our esteemed Red Jacket Award,” Said Steven P. Mccarville, President of the Board Of Managers Of The Buffalo History Museum. “Ms. Doyle has devoted a lifetime toward education, supporting the cultural and African American History Of Western New York – leaving a lasting mark of understanding in the community.” During the ceremony, the Board Of Managers will present two additional awards: Dennis Galucki will receive the Owen B. Augspurger Award, which recognizes local historians devoted to the preservation of local heritage; Hispanic Heritage Council Of Western New York will receive The Daniel B. Niederlander Award for outstanding programming as a Western New York historical organization. The 2017 Red Jacket Awards Dinner is held at The Museum at 1 Museum Court at Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. For more information, contact Alexis Greinert Agreinert@Buffalohistory.org or call 716. 873.9644 ext. 318.

Buffalo police who cross the line Part 2 - Conclusion By DANIELA PORAT, Investigative Post Judges also need to assess the entire context of an encounter in determining whether a search is lawful. But these determinations are not always clear cut. In 2012, a man was stopped and searched by Housing Unit officers because he fit the description of a suspect described in a 911 call – a man wearing a blue hoodie and blue jeans. He initially pled guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. But the plea was vacated in 2015 by the Appellate Division. In the ruling, the judges acknowledged that police had a right to stop and ask the man basic questions because he fit the description of the suspect. But the search was ruled improper because the suspect did not do anything to raise suspicion or make the police feel threatened. In several cases reviewed by Investigative Post, the person arrested had had previous encounters with police – not surprising for a unit targeting potentially violent offenders. But the justification to stop or search an individual must be in the moment, not based on a past interaction or assumption. “You just can’t stop me because you knew I had a gun last week. You can’t stop me today to see if I have a gun,” said Phillip Dabney, a local criminal defense attorney. “There has to be some articulated, independent basis for that type of approach to me on this new day.” In a 2015 incident, a Strike Force officer, after spotting a man they had prior encounters with hanging out on a porch, entered the East Side house on the premise he heard a baby crying. The officer encountered a mother who was getting a bottle for her baby and began searching the house. Officers found a gun in the front closet. During his testimony, Michael Acquino, one of the officers, referred to the woman as a “baby mama.” Acquino said officers acted to prevent harm to the child in the home. The woman, however, described the incident differently on the witness stand. She testified that officers threatened to call Child Protective Services if she did not fill out papers saying she had consented to the search and the removal of the firearm. She said officers told her what to write in the forms. “I just did what I was told because at that point I was afraid about losing my kids,” she said. This case is active again after the Appellate Division said a court needed to determine whether the fact that the defendant did not live in the house that was searched has any bearing on the legality of the search. Problematic testimony Investigative Post’s review of ten cases involving improper searches found two instances where inconsistencies in officer’s testimony contributed to the judge’s decision to suppress evidence. Again, defense attorneys said this represents a wider problem. Called “Blackman and Robin” on the street, officers Mark Hamilton, who is black, and Michael Continued Page 11

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When Italy Invaded Ethiopia

Ethiopia, one of the only two independent African nations at the time, was invaded on October 3,1935 by Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini. The Italians, seeking revenge for their prior humiliating loss to Ethiopia over 40 years earlier, committed countless atrocities on the independent African state. Poisonous gas, aerial bombardment, flame throwers and concentration camps were all employed against the ill equipped Ethiopian people. Black outrage throughout the world was unified. The League of Nations, forerunner to the UN, was criticized sharply for supplying weapons to Italy and not to Ethiopia. Such actions confirmed Black suspicion that the war was of racial motivation and sought to extinguish the last light of African power in the world. From Kingston to Johannesburg, from Detroit to Ghana, form Port-ofSpain to Paris, Black men and women offered to go fight in defense of Ethiopia. And as battles raged between Ethiopians and Italians in Africa, battles raged between Blacks and Italians in the streets of New York. In South Africa, Black workers began a lengthy march up the continent to assist their African brothers in Ethiopia. Elsewhere, ex-service men discarded their European and American citizenships to bring their military Continued Page11

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A List of the Deadliest Mass Shootings in US History

new tragedy is now at the top the list of the deadliest single day mass shootings in US history. The death toll from the Las Vegas massacre on Sunday, October 1 now stands at 59, while the number of injured increased to 527. The Las Vegas County sheriff also said 18 additional firearms were found at the shooter’s house in Mesquite, Nev., along with some explosives and several thousand rounds of ammo. In addition to the firearms at his home, the killer — Stephen Paddock, 64 — had up to 20 guns in his hotel room at the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino.He reportedly shot himself dead after committing the worst mass shooting in American history. Here is a list, compiled by CNN, of the previous massacres. If the shooter was killed or committed suicide during the incident that death is not included in the total. Events: 49 killed - June 12, 2016 Omar Saddiqui Mateen, 29, opens fire inside Pulse, a gay nightclub, in Orlando. At least 49 people are killed and more than 50 are injured. Police shoot and kill Mateen during an operation to free hostages officials say he was holding at the club. 32 killed - April 16, 2007 Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. A gunman, 23-yearold student Seung-Hui Cho, goes on a shooting spree killing 32 people in two locations and wounding an undetermined number of others on campus. The shooter then commits suicide. 27 killed - December 14, 2012 - Sandy Hook Elementary School - Newtown, Con-

necticut. Adam Lanza, 20, guns down 20 children, ages six and seven, and six adults, school staff and faculty, before turning the gun on himself. Investigating police later find Nancy Lanza, Adam's mother, dead from a gunshot wound. 23 killed - October 16, 1991 - In Killeen, Texas, 35-year-old George Hennard crashes his pickup truck through the wall of a Luby's Cafeteria. After exiting the truck, Hennard shoots and kills 23 people. He then commits suicide. 21 killed - July 18, 1984 - In San Ysidro, California, 41-yearold James Huberty, armed with a long-barreled Uzi, a pumpaction shotgun and a handgun, shoots and kills 21 adults and children at a local McDonald's. A police sharpshooter kills Huberty one hour after the rampage begins. 18 killed - August 1, 1966 - In Austin, Texas, Charles Joseph Whitman, a former US Marine, kills 16 and wounds at least 30 while shooting from a University of Texas tower. Police officers Ramiro Martinez and Houston McCoy shoot and kill Whitman in the tower. Whitman had also killed his mother and wife earlier in the day. 14 killed - December 2, 2015 - Married couple Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik open fire on an employee gathering taking place at Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, killing 14 people. 14 killed - August 20, 1986 - In Edmond, Oklahoma, parttime mail carrier Patrick Henry Sherrill, armed with three handguns kills 14 postal workers in 10 minutes and then takes his own life with a bullet to the head.

13 killed - November 5, 2009 - Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan kills 13 people and injures 32 at Fort Hood, Texas, during a shooting rampage. He is convicted and sentenced to death. 13 killed - April 3, 2009 - In Binghamton, New York, Jiverly Wong kills 13 people and injures four during a shooting at an immigrant community center. He then kills himself. 13 killed - April 20, 1999 - Columbine High School - Littleton, Colorado. Eighteen-year-old Eric Harris and 17-year-old Dylan Klebold kill 12 fellow students and one teacher before committing suicide in the school library. 13 killed - February 18, 1983 - Three men enter the Wah Mee gambling and social club in Seattle, rob the 14 occupants and then shoot each in the head, killing 13. Two of the men, Kwan Fai Mak and Benjamin Ng, are convicted of murder in August 1983. Both are serving life in prison. The third, Wai-Chiu "Tony" Ng, after years on the run in Canada, is eventually convicted of first-degree robbery and second-degree assault. He is deported to Hong Kong in 2014. 13 killed - September 25, 1982 - In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 40-year-old George Banks, a prison guard, kills 13 people including five of his own children. In September 2011, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns his death sentence stating that Banks is mentally incompetent. 13 killed - September 5, 1949 - In Camden, New Jersey, 28-year-old Howard Unruh, a veteran of World War

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II, shoots and kills 13 people as he walks down Camden's 32nd Street. His weapon of choice is a German-crafted Luger pistol. He is found insane and is committed to a state mental institution. He dies at the age of 88. 12 killed - September 16, 2013 - Shots are fired inside the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12. The shooter, identified as Aaron Alexis, 34, is also killed. 12 killed - July 20, 2012 Twelve people are killed, and 58 are wounded in a shooting at a screening of the new Batman film in Aurora, Colorado. James E. Holmes, 24, dressed head-to-toe in protective tactical gear, sets off two devices of some kind before spraying the theater with bullets from an AR-15 rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun and at least one of two .40-caliber handguns police recovered at the scene. On July 16, 2015, Holmes is found guilty on all 165 counts against him, 24 first-degree murder, 140 attempted murder and one count of possession or control

of an explosive or incendiary device. He is sentenced to life in prison without parole. 12 killed - July 29, 1999 - In Atlanta, 44-year-old Mark Barton kills his wife and two children at his home. He then opens fire in two different brokerage houses killing nine people and wounding 12. He later kills himself. 10 killed - March 10, 2009 In Alabama, Michael McLendon of Kinston, kills 10 and himself. The dead include his mother, grandparents, aunt and uncle. 9 killed - October 1, 2015 - Gunman Christopher Sean Harper-Mercer shoots and kills nine people, injuring another nine, at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. The shooter dies after a gun battle with police at the college. Six weapons were recovered at the school; another seven were recovered at Harper-Mercer's home.

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t’s that time of year again: the kids are back to school, the leaves are starting to turn colors and before we know it, the pink ribbon will be upon us. Yes, October is Breast Cancer Awareness • X-Rays Month. Pink ribbons are ev• Treatment Discounts erywhere, but what do they really mean? “Because You Deserve to Smile!” The pink ribbon is there in honor of those we have lost from breast cancer and to celebrate those who have survived the disease. Other than skin cancer, breast canour advertisers cer is the most common type of cancer in women. Certain populations get breast cancer more often and others die more frequently once they have the disease. For example, in Western New York, white women get breast cancer more often than other races, but an African-American woman with breast cancer in WNY has a higher chance of dying from the disease. Scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute work hard every day to eliminate the differences in cancer death rates between

races and help all women survive breast cancer. However, scientists cannot do it alone; women need to get annual mammograms. Today, more women survive breast cancer than ever before and that is largely due to mammograms. A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and its surrounding tissue and is the best way doctors have to identify breast cancers early. The earlier a breast cancer is found, the better chance of survival. Think about breast cancer like a bag of marbles. When discovered at an early stage, such as through a screening mammogram, there may be only one marble in the bag. The longer the breast cancer sits undetected (when women don’t get mammograms) the more marbles accumulate in the bag and then ultimately, the bag breaks and marbles scatter everywhere. If you have ever tried to clean up a broken bag of marbles, you know it’s a hard job, and you will likely miss a marble here and there. The point of the mammogram is to find the marbles before they multiply and spread. At Roswell Park, we recommend women start mammograms at age 40 to offer the best chance for finding changes in the breast earlier. Scientific studies have found that when women get mammograms starting at 40, the overall death rate from the disease drops. Some women may require earlier or different screening methods based on their personal or family medical history. It is important for all women to discuss their breast cancer screening

Too Precious For This World First Annual Walk Too Precious For This World will sponsor its first annual walk October14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Delaware Park (next to the basketball courts). Registration is $35 for adults, $10 for kids 10 and under, and $27 for team registration. Go to w ww.ative.com or www. toopreciiousforthisworld. com for more information. Too Precious for this World is a non-profit organization that provides support and education to women and their families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss

needs and personal risk factors with their doctors. This October let the pink ribbon be a reminder to you, or the women in your life, to take care of your breast health. Visit roswellpark.org/ pinkribbon for more information and to schedule your next mammogram. Christy Widman, MPH is Assistant Director, Office of Cancer Health Disparities Rese

THE OCTOBER 5TH FULL MOON October’s full moon rises just after sunset on Thursday October 5 and sets around sunrise, so this is the only night in the month when the Moon is in the sky all night long. The aspects for the October full moon (moon opposite Mercury) are both delightful and serious energy. It is a time when we need to self-reflect on our previous mistakes with our relationships and friendships so we don’t repeat them again. It's a great chance to heal old wounds and mend broken connections with l oved ones. Also it is quite a sensitive energy persuading us to follow our intuitions to live in the moment and seize the opportunities which present themselves around us. This moon also represents influence of ambition and confidence, gently pushing us to improve the quality and quantity of our lives This October full moon, allow yourself to be captivated and driven by the creative fire spirit in the guise of ideas and visions from the universe. Meditate on this October full moon for clarity into projects that lay ahead for you.

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New Miracle to Celebrate 14th Anniversary Mt. Zion to Celebrate 8th Pastoral Anniversary New Miracle Temple of God, 1321 Kensington Avenue will celebrate its 14th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 15 .

Men’s Symposium Breakfast: “You Don’t Know My Story – Through The Eyes of A Man” The Men’s Symposium Breakfast will be held Saturday, October 7th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Avenue. The theme is “You don’t Know My Story – Through the Eyes of A Man” (YDKMS) All proceeds will benefit the Girls and Boys Mentoring Programs. According to organizers this year’s Men’s Symposium breakfast will be amazing. Guest speakers include Joseph Joeycakes Young, Donell Gibson Jr., Councilman Rasheed NC Wyatt, Dante Bates Griggs, Pastor Andre Clark and Vandell Marshall. The Master of Ceremony will be Tim Hogues. There will also be a comedy skit by Julian Russell. For tickets call Antonio Evans at (716) 289-5454. We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the LORD. Trusting in His Holy Word, He never failed me yet!

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1334 Calumet Avenue, Niagara Falls, is set to celebrate the 8th Pastoral Anniversary its Pastor, Timothy J. Brown Sr. and Leading Lady, Colleen G. Brown. The thee is "A New thing" (Isaiah 43:18-19). Pre-Anniversary events are as follows: October 11: Rev. Kenneth Simmons Cold Spring Bible Chapel, 7 p.m. October 12: Bishop Darius G. Pridgen, True Bethel Full Gospel, 7 p.m. October 13; Bishop James Morton, New Beginnings Full Gospel also at 7:00 pm, October 15: Rev. William Gillison, Mt. Olive Baptist Church @ 4:00 pm. We will complete the Anniversary Celebration on Sunday October 22 at the 11 a.m. morning service with refreshments served immediately after the service. Please come

and worship with us, bring a friend, join Mt. Zion as we celebrate and appreciate our Pastor and Leading Lady.

Liberty Baptist Musical Extravaganza Liberty Baptist Church,172 Johnson Street, will host a Musical Extravaganza to benefit its building fund on Sunday, October 8 at 4 p.m. Special guest will be the New Silvertones and The Bright Clouds. For more information call 856-5243 or 8919698. Rev. Jesse Jones is Pastor.

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Trinity Baptist of Niagara Falls to Celebrate “Shut Up and Just Listen – Jesus Has Remembering Elizabeth Aiken.... By Karima Amin Second Pastoral Anniversary Something To Say!” is Revival Theme The Trinity Baptist Church, 1366 South Avenue in Niagara Falls will celebrate the 2nd Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Rev. Dr. Jimmie Hardaway Jr. and First Lady Rev. Karen M. Anderson Hardaway on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. The speaker will be Pastor Ivery Daniels Sr. of The White Rock Missionary Baptist Church of Buffalo and his congregation. Additional speakers will include: On Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. a Pre-Anniversary Service with Pastor Harvey Kelly and The New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls and on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. another pre-anniversary service with Pastor Timothy J. Brown and the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist church of Niagara Falls. Sis Josephine Malory is chairperson. For more information call the church at 285-0743. All are welcome!

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Your presence is sorely missed. We have so many precious memories we treasure. Each one of them is a reminder of how much we miss you. We thank God you are with us in spirit every day; unseen, unheard, but always near. Loving you always, forgetting you never.

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The African American Commission Diocese of Buffalo will present its 2017 Revival at 6:30 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton Street Monday, October 9, Tuesday, October 10 and Wednesday, October 11. The theme is “Shut Up And Just Listen: Jesus Has Something to Say!” The guest speaker is Reverend R. Tony Ricard, a Priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Campus Minister and Chair of the Theology Department at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. He is also a Core Instructor of Church Doctrine and Youth Ministry at Xavier University of Louisiana. Rev. Ricard is well known for preaching throughout the world in over 23 countries The event is sponsored by the Office of Cultural Diversity African American Commission, Diocese of Buffalo. For more information call 847-2217.

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching

Whether you knew her as Shug, Lizzie, Liz, or Lady Liz, we all would agree that ELIZABETH AIKEN was the little lady with the big heart. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 while traveling with loving friends in Cuba. Born in Buffalo, NY on August 12, 1948, she was the second of three daughters born to the union of Harvey and Bessie (Mabry) Aiken. She was raised in Buffalo’s St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church where she was baptized by Rev. Hunter Elizabeth Aiken B. Bess. She attended Hamlin Park Elementary School #74, Bennett High School, Erie County Community College and Buffalo State College. She was described as the consummate professional while working as a Secretary for the Federal Reserve Bank and Buffalo General Hospital, and as an Intake Counselor for the Community Action Organization of Erie County. Her Connecticut family can attest to her being a dedicated church worker (Bethel African Methodist Episcopal, Bloomfield, CT); a dedicated community volunteer (Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford); and a veteran state employee (Connecticut Department of Social Services) who was always willing to go the extra mile. Her love of travel and music (especially Jazz), took her around the world, from Africa to Atlanta, from China to Chicago, from the Carolinas to the Caribbean. She leaves to cherish her memory: two sisters, Wendy Aiken and Karima (Carol Ann Aiken) Amin (George BaBa Eng); two nieces, Takiyah Nur Amin and Sabriyah (Amin) Smith (LaMarr); one nephew, Abdur Rahman Amin; her Bethel AME Church family; her LVGH family; her Connecticut family circle, including Bertha and Beverly Baker, Stella and Stephanie Walker and Jonathan Bruce; and her lifetime travel buddies, Pauline Morgan, Dolores Johnson, and Helen Greene; and a host of family and friends. The little lady with the big heart will be missed for her loving personality, charitable spirit, and devotion to family and friends.

Entertainment

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Senior Dancing With the Stars!

Eric Johnson

Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series: JazzBuffalo Presents Eric Johnson Quintet Wednesday October 11 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LOCATION Hotel Henry Urban Resort Conference Center 444 Forest Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213 Eric Johnson, who calls Pittsburgh home, is one of the legends of jazz guitar in modern jazz history. Over the past 30 years he has performed as a sideman for Lou Donaldson, Stanley Turrentine, Ramsey Lewis, Hank Crawford, Jimmy McGriff, Brother Jack McDuff, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and others who played the groove style of jazz. In addition, Johnson produced two highly acclaimed CD’s, Supahighway and Makin’ Whoopie. His musical performances and style are often compared to the full body guitar playing of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, and George Benson. Accompanied by an ensemble of Doug "Trigger" Gaston on piano, Ed Croft on bass, Robert Garrett on drums, and Tony Zambito on percussion, it is sure to be a groovy time!

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category previously in schools or other venues. Over the years, Mr. Norman has been a consultant, speaker or workshop panelist at various national and state conferences. When does someone like James Norman find the time to do all the work that he does? “I don’t have the time to do ALL that I want to do. So now that I am retiring I will do more of what I want to do.” We will find Mr. Norman enjoying time with his family, participating in initiatives that provide positive impact for the lives of the residents of Rochester and maybe even teaching as a professor.

SENSATIONAL! AMBER SIMONE on stage performing on national TV last week.

Buffalo’s Amber Simone Makes Sensational Appearance on National TV

uffalo's amazing young vocalist Amber Simone made a sensational appearance last Wednesday (September 27) on the nationally syndicated talk show HARRY with Harry Connick, Jr. Framed as "a singing sensation," after she wowed the live audience with a song she wrote herself, Connick interviewed Amber and her mother, Shellonnee Baker Chinn. Her story is as inspirational and amazing as her incredible talent. When Amber Simone Chinn was born, doctors told her parents she would never talk. Born with a birth defect known as craniosynostis, in which one or more of the joints between the bones of a baby’s skull close prematurely, Chinn had to have an intense procedure at only 6 months old. A true nightmare for any parent, her mother and father were even more devastated when they were told their newborn baby girl would not likely recover from the procedure. They said she wouldn’t be able to breathe on her own and in addition to likely not being able to speak. But Amber Simone didn’t just beat the odds, she completely ravaged them. And her family calls her a miracle. Today the lovely young Buffalo native can speak perfectly and has blossomed into an extremely talented singer. In 2015 Amber was attending a friend’s graduation when she put on an impromptu performance of the song “The Worst” by Jhene Akio. She had no idea that posting a random video of her by the pool would go viral. Practically overnight, the video of this incrediably talented young woman received more than 2 million views. Also appearing on the HARRY show along with Amber and her mom, was Dr. Shirley Anain a cosmetic and plastic surgeon, who works at the CranioFacial Center at Buffalo’s Women and Children’s Hospital. Amber, a graduate of Buffalo Seminary, is now 22 and currently attends Buffalo State College. She is also the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor and Shirley Baker. Video clips of Amber’s beautiful performance on national TV can be found on Facebook: #AmberSimone. Congratulations Amber!

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The Salvation Army (BAS) Senior Dancing With The Stars Black Tie Affair will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 5-10 p.m. at the Hamlin Restaurant, 432 Franklin Street. The event will include a red carpet opening and photos, dinner, live music with the Tommy Z Band, DJ, prizes and a grand prize of a color tv! GAC Members $10, non-members $15 and couples $25. For more information and tickets contact Lisa Holmes at (716) 888-6261.

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ON STAGE 'BLOOD AT THE ROOT": Oct 4th – 7th Buffalo State's Theater Department presents: Blood at the Root, 8p.m. at Buffalo States Flexible Theatre, Savage Theater and Communication Bldg. 1300 Elmwood Ticket info call 873-3505

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LIFE STORIES: RESTORING JUSTICE”…. By Karima Amin

“LIFE STORIES: RESTORING JUSTICE”….We have presented this twice before and we’re presenting it again in conjunction with Buffalo State College’s “Anne Frank Project.” This twoday Social Justice Festival will feature PRP2’s Art/Activism effort this week on Wednesday, October 4, at Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo in the Student Union Social Hall from 4:45 – 6:30pm Hear our storytellers: Sandi Green, Danielle Johnson, and Marquita Nailor share their stories of loss and restoration. Sadly, losing a loved one to gun violence has become a part of the “new normal” in some communities. What can we do to begin to heal ourselves, our families and our communities? This production will give you food for thought and an opportunity to ask questions and to share your ideas.

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Congratulations 2017 Black Achiever Awardees! 45th Annual Gala to Honor 32 Outstanding Citizens, Four Special Awardees and Two Buffalo Public Schools

lack Achievers, Inc. will host the 45th Annual Black Achievers Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 7 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church Street. The organization will recognize 32 outstanding individuals, all of whom have inspiring stories of personal, professional, spiritual and community achievements. The event, an evening of fine dining, networking and entertainment, will begin with a Red Carpet Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. and cocktails at 6p.m. Dinner and award presentations will follow starting at 7 p.m. The 32 outstanding Black Achiever awardees and their sponsors include: Ras Jomo Akono, Sponsor WUFO Mix/ Power 96.5 Darnell Barton, Sponsor NFTA Landrum Beard, Sponsor, John W. Danforth Company Dawn Marie Bracely, Sponsor The Buffalo News Jessica L. Bryson, Sponsor M&T Bank Tyrone F. Christopher Jr. Sponsor Belmont Management Company

Nancy R. Crenshaw, Sponsor Roswell Park Cancer Institute Janique Curry, Sponsor Uniland Development Co. Drea D’Nur, Sponsor Challenger Community News Vernon Duncan, Sponsor Willie Hutch Jones Educational & Sports Program Misty Garrett, Sponsor Entercom Buffalo (AM 1400) Curtis Tony Grant, Sponsor General Motors Tonawanda Engine Plant La ‘Ree Hendricks, Sponsor Adam’s Mark Hotel Darnell J. Haywood Jr., Sponsor Bank on Buffalo Anthony Johnson, Sponsor Drescher & Malecki Pastor Dwayne Jones, Sponsor Mt. Aaron Baptist Church Marty McLaughlin, Sponsor Five Star Bank Renee D. Moody Sims, Sponsor People Inc. Janiah Patterson, Sponsor Lawley Insurance Stephan Lamar Perry, Sponsor Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home Reverend Willie Pulliam, Sponsor Belmont Housing Resources For WNY Karl Shallowhorn, Sponsor GHD

Charlette Smith, Sponsor JMS Bros. Construction Dr. Cleveland Southern, Sponsor True Word Anointed Ministry Karen Stanley-Fleming, Sponsor Northwest Bank Lindsey Taylor, Sponsor Hodgson Russ, LLP Jared Threat, Sponsor Key Bank Andre Tucker, Sponsor La Nova Pizzeria Deatra L. White-Paris, Sponsor Design, Development & Compliance. Inc. Dionne Williamson, Sponsor Bellamy Enterprises, LLC Reggie Witherspoon, Sponsor Evans Bank In addition to the 32 Black Achiever Awards, four special awards will also be presented at the banquet. Rev. Mark E. Blue, President of the Buffalo Branch NAACP, will receive the Community Service Award; Rhonda A. Ricks Ph.D., President and CEO of R+A+R Development, Inc., will receive the Entrepreneur of the Year Award; Nekia Kemp, Executive Director of the Police Athletic League of Buffalo, will receive the Mayor’s Youth Award and former

Buffalonian, Rona Drinkard, a Senior IT Project Manager with Leidos, will be honored for a lifetime of achievement with the Homecoming Award. Also to be recognized at the banquet will be two Buffalo Public Schools, City Honors and the International Preparatory School. The Co-Chairs for this much anticipated event are historymaking business executive, Sheila L. Brown, Manager and Principal Owner of Visions Multi Media Group, LLC, and Robert Mootry, Jr., the Regional Director of CSEA Western Region and President of the Buffalo Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. For more information on the gala or to purchase tickets, call 884-1490, or visit the Black Achievers, Inc. web site at www.buffaloblackachievers. com. Tickets may also be purchased at Doris Records at 286 East Ferry St. Readers are Leaders

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Lovejoy Discovery School #43 October 14th & 28th from 9am – Noon

Bennett Campus October 14th & 28th from 9am – Noon

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East Community High School October 14th & 28th from 10am – 1pm

North Park Academy #66 October 14th & 28th from 9am – Noon

Frank A. Sedita #30* October 14th & 28th from 9am – Noon *Public meeting October 12th at 10:00am

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Harvey Austin School #97 October 14th, 21st & 28th from 9am – Noon

Highgate Heights #80 October 21st from 9am – Noon

These FREE “Saturday Academies” provide the entire community with educational, recreational, cultural, social and wellness programs every month. Breakfast and lunch are provided, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

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BENNETT CAMPUS PARENT CENTER – (716) 816-4011 • High School Equivalency Prep Course: Every Wednesday from 5:30pm–7:30pm until December 20th • High School Equivalency Study Group: Every Monday from 5:30pm–7:30pm until December 18th • Trauma Informed Care Yoga (Regain power and control by understanding cues from your body): October 18th and October 25th from 6:30pm—730pm • Breast Cancer Knowledge for the African American Woman: Monday, October 23rd, 5:30pm – 7pm (RSVP at 858-7376) • Intro to Spanish: Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30pm -7:30pm until December 18th The Buffalo Public Schools Parent Centers help ALL parents and guardians support their children in school and beyond through materials, workshops, and access to online resources. The Centers are also open during the school day and include a children’s play area.

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BUFFALO POLICE WHO CROSS THE LINE

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Acquino, are two of the most well-known Strike Force officers. In one case, Hamilton said that he and Acquino saw two men playing dice on the street and once their patrol car approached, one of the men switched drugs from one pocket to another and ran inside a house. The officers followed and seized marijuana and crack cocaine. Witnesses told another story. One testified that a group of people, not just the two men, were on the front yard. The defendant testified that he was on his way back from the store and was later tackled inside the home by several officers, one of whom put a gun to his face. Officers put other men in the house in chokeholds, according to testimony by the eyewitness. The judge pointed out the implausibility of Hamilton’s description of events in his decision to suppress evidence of the drugs. “The act of exposing contraband for the officers to see, by someone who is no stranger to law enforcement, makes no sense,” Franczyk wrote in his decision. “In this court’s view, the claimed observation of the drugs was more “inventive” than “preventive” and this court cannot help but conclude that the officers, having dealt with the defendant before, decided to play the odds that he was up to no good and would be in possession of contraband.” Rinaldo, the police spokesman, said that, generally speaking, discrepancies in testimony can be explained this way: “You have to remember each officer testifies to what he or she observed, so if you’re coming at a situation from three different points of view, there’s obviously going to be different testimony.” Thomas Burton, an attorney for the Police Benevolent Association, declined to discuss individual cases involving Strike Force and the Housing Unit. In no other case reviewed was the difference between the evidence and the testimony provided by officers so stark as in the arrest of Arthur Jordan. After two incidents nationally involving officers shooting black civilians were caught on video last summer, Jordan posted “Let’s Start Killin Police Lets See How Dey Like It” on his Facebook page. He shared a second post, according to court records, that apparently referred to a specific Buffalo police officer. The FBI notified the Buffalo Police Department that Jordan was wanted for questioning, but it did not issue a warrant for his arrest. One Strike Force officer testified that while Jordan and two others were walking on Main Street, they started to walk quickly and turn their heads after noticing the police patrol. But, as Schroeder, the federal magistrate judge, noted, video footage shows the men “walking at an almost leisurely pace and conversing with one another” and never once looking behind them. Another Strike Force officer testified that once inside the store, Jordan rested against the counter and gripped it so tightly that he had “like a white knuckle.” Instead, as Schroeder pointed out, the video shows Jordan standing casually. The officer testified that Jordan was physically resisting a search. Again, the video undercuts this testimony. Both Michael Acquino and his brother Joseph Acquino are seen grabbing and pushing Jordan while he has his hands up. While Jordan is restrained, the video shows another officer pepper-spraying Jordan in the eyes. After Jordan is in handcuffs, both Acquino brothers punch Jordan in the head, which Michael said was necessary to “effect the arrest.” In his decision to suppress evidence of the gun found on Jordan, Schroeder wrote that “the officers’ conduct in manhandling Jordan and frisking him went far beyond the circumstances that justified Jordan’s initial detention.” While Schroeder acknowledged that officers might have “subjectively suspected” Jordan posed a threat, “Officers Acquino and Hamilton failed to articulate facts” to justify the search. Whether Jordan’s Facebook comments are protected by the First Amendment will be determined in future court proceedings. A federal judge must first decide whether Schroeder’s recommendation stands later this year. Jordan remains in the Erie County Holding Center without bail. Dabney said he views these practices by select members of Strike Force and the Housing Unit as a danger not just to the “would-be criminal” but to society at large, specifically communities of color. “I think that the danger is not that you’re actually defeating crime,” he said. “I think that the danger becomes that you are bullying a community.”

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community based development plan that is transformational in its outlook is urgently needed. African Americans in Western New York are challenged by critical quality of life needs. The future of children and young adults is being severely affected by the concentrated poverty, economic depression and education failure we have been experiencing for generations. A public engagement that brings out the best in our community can produce a sound and thoughtful plan. We must aim high to overcome losses and sufferings of an oppression driven by public policies that are personally debilitating and socially destructive. A transformational plan requires cooperation and sharing vision, values, and commitment. The value of a plan is determined, first, by the investment of Black people to empower themselves as community builders. Second, Building community capacity for transformational development is building people’s capacity, developing human resources, and greater humanity. Human ca- M.E. HILL pacity expresses the creative-productive abilities of people for development in compassionate, economic dynamic and socially transforming ways. In years past, there have been community based plans developed with the participation of neighborhood advocates and block club members. BUILD of Buffalo and later Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve would host annual town hall planning meetings to write ‘The People’s Plan,”or “The People’s Budget.” This level of community organization and leadership began diminishing as the aging leaders of. the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s retired or passed away. Similarly the organizations of those times which engaged people in effective and meaningful community and economic development opportunities also declined. Now is a good time to revisit the best practices of community organizing and to get busy negotiating an outlook on the next four years in Buffalo’s Black Community. It is the responsibility of politicians to respect the right and knowledgeable capacity of people to help shape the plan that determines when, where and how public resources are to be used. To serve the best interests of all citizens, a sizeable portion of whom are challenged by urgent quality of life needs. We must reconcile the disparities affecting people and neighborhoods not experiencing the “Buffalo renaissance”. There must be a motivating vision backed by a dynamic plan whose costs and benefits, risks and rewards are known. What is needed is an empowering plan that the average person is clear about and willing to act on as investment worthy. What vision do we share publicly for the future of Black people in Buffalo, for black children, for all children? What of Black folk’s historical struggle for social and economic justice and the mass incarceration of young black men? In this election year do Black Lives matter enough, to demand attention to creating jobs accessible to young adults? Quality of life concerns affecting African Americans from the 60’s through this new century have not diminished. In fact, many people feel we have experienced a continuous deterioration in the quality of life conditions affecting the well-being of the average Black person. These times reflect historical and contemporary issues of an oppressed community. However, beyond needs and crises, there is the creative potential of African Americans whose history indicates a selfempowered capacity to solve problems and make transformational change when challenged by critical life conditions. To look forward to a future with a greater quality of life, of wellness, safety and prosperity; we cannot continue to follow the same behaviors, practices and policies that have failed to provide satisfactory results, reversing generations of community decline. The success of developing a transformational plan to overcome self-oppression and White supremacy is dependent upon beginning in a good place of clarity in humane values, motivating our courage and passion for human rights and justice. A courage of men, women and youth who drew the line and said enough is enough, boycotting, marching, protesting and suing for civil and human rights in the U.S. Community building that yields greater justice and opportunity begins with honest and thoughtful assessment of where we are as a community, as well as the causes by which we have arrived at these conditions of both great need and opportunity. Reconciling the truth of causes requires courage and compassion which have been abundantly demonstrated by black folks throughout American history. From a national and global view, our times reveals an instability that challenges the humanity of all people to counter the global disparities experienced by people of color all over the world. These are disparities that demand a needed shift in culture from old world elitism supported by the political class and business elite to an egalitarian culture capable of supporting wellness for all.

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expertise to the defense of Ethiopia. The exiled Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie became a near legendary figure to many. Not before or ever since was such a strong sense of Pan-Africanism seen throughout the world. And though Italy succeeded in defeating the African nation, Blacks everywhere would continue the struggle until Ethiopia was free.

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BILLS UPDATE By George Radney

Bills Upset Falcons 23-17 The Bills played a very smart game in Atlanta against the Falcons. They ran the ball very effectively in controlling the third quarter time of possession 10:09 to 4:51. However they must learn how to finish teams off in the future. They allowed the Falcons to hang around near end of game, instead of passing the ball with a red hot Tyrod Taylor to pick up at least two first downs to end the game. The Bills defense should not be asked to stop a high scoring team over and over again. The Continued Page 13

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for Erie County Sewer District No. 2, Contract No. 96 will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning on October 25, 2017 until 11:00 A.M., local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004. Big Sister Creek WRRF Aeration System Replacement The contract is located in Erie County Sewer District No. 2 (ECSD No. 2) at the Big Sister Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (Big Sister Creek WRRF) 8443 Lake Shore Rd, Angola, NY 14006 Specifications are on file and may be examined and purchased at the office of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, 10th Floor, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202. Following the bid opening, bid results will be posted at www.erie.gov/ dsm under the “Construction” tab. The deposit for each set of contract documents shall be $100.00 in the form of two checks or money orders, each in the amount of one-half the deposit, and made payable to the Erie County Comptroller. Any bidder requesting the specifications mailed to their office must arrange for a pre-paid delivery service or mail carrier. The envelope containing the bid must be sealed, addressed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning and must be clearly and correctly designated as “Erie County Sewer District No. 2, Contract 96”. Bidders submitting a bid for more than one contract must do so in separately sealed envelopes for each contract. Any envelope containing more than one bid will be considered an improper bid and not opened. Any bids not delivered in person shall be mailed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York 14202, and received prior to the time set for the bid opening. Any bidder returning contract documents in good condition within (30) days following the award of the contract or the rejection of bids will be refunded the full amount of the deposit. Nonbidders returning contract documents in good condition within thirty (30) days of contract award will be refunded onehalf of deposit. Plans and specifications returned after the 30 day period will not have their deposit returned. Any bidder may request more than one (1) set of contract documents, but no refunds will be given on the deposit of additional sets. Erie County Sewer District No. 2 is an exempt organization under the Tax Law, and is exempt from payment of Sales and Compensating Use Taxes which are to be incorporated into the project and which are to be separately sold by the Contractors to the Owner prior to incorporation into the project, pursuant to the provisions of the contract. These taxes are not to be included in the bid. Sales tax will be due on all materials purchased by a Contractor which are either “consumable” or rental property used by the Contractor in connection with the construction or repair. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the Erie County Comptroller or by a bid bond having a surety thereon from a surety company acceptable to the County Attorney, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total base bid, as surety for execution of the contract. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bond, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract award. Attention of the bidder is called particularly to requirements with respect to conditions of employment to be observed, minimum wages rates to be paid under the contract, Affirmative Action requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity, along with the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Commitment. Bidders are also advised that Part “A” of the Erie county Minority Business Enterprise/Women’s Business Enterprise Utilization Report be sub-

mitted with the bid or no later than three (3) business days after the bid opening. The attention of the bidder is called particularly to the provisions of Erie County Local Law No. 2-2006, known as the “Erie County Workforce Development and Diversification New York State Certified Worker Training Program”, to have in place and provide written proof at the time of bid, a New York State Certified Worker Training Program, either intentional to the Contractor or Subcontractor and/or through an organization servicing several Contractors or Subcontractors, appropriate for the type and scope of work to be performed. In the alternative, Rules and Regulations pertaining to Local Law No. 2-2006 allows the Bidder to provide a statement as to the inapplicability, lack of career opportunities, and/or that the magnitude of the contract would make apprentices impractical. Bidders shall also provide affirmation of its commitment toward acceptable achievement or progress toward the County of Erie workforce development and diversification goal of thirty percent minority and female participation combined in project personnel including trades people, trainees, journeymen, apprentices and supervisor staff. The attention of the bidder is called to the provisions of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law which requires the bidder to execute a certificate of noncollusion and to conform with the other provisions of Article 5A outlined in the specifications. A form for such certificate accompanies the bid form. Unless it is property executed, the bid will not be accepted. The right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in, or to make any award to other than the low bidder, should it be deemed to be in the best interest of Erie County Sewer District No. 2 and in accordance with Law, are herewith reserved. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 days after the date set for the opening thereof, but may withdraw same anytime prior to the scheduled time for opening bids. BY ORDER OF: Joseph L. Fiegl, P.E. Deputy Commissioner Department of Environment and Planning Dated: 10/4/17 Published: 10/4/17

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BILLS continued offensive play calling towards

the end of the game was too conservative. Buffalo should have gone for a touchdown on fourth and goal at the one yard line. They also should have allowed Tyrod and the offense to pick up a couple of first downs by play action passing after Micah Hyde’s interception. There’s going to come a time later in the season that the Bills offense must close out a game! Bills starting outside linebacker Ramon Humber :” Key of the game was getting the Falcons one dimensional by stopping their running game. We accomplished our goal and anytime you make a team one dimensional and put them in situations they (Falcons) are not comfortable in, it can only lead to your team’s advantage.” The Cincinnati Bengals is next game on the road. I think the Bills will be able to slow down the Bengals offense and continue to run the ball effectively ,allowing Tyrod Taylor to play action and throw passes down field. Bills should beat Bengals 20-17. Remember to follow me on Facebook and twitter at georgeradney@georgeradman. You can also look for extended sports articles and photos from the game at thechallengernews.com

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legal Notices -LEGAL NOTICEANDERSON FAMILY ENTERPRISE, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/5/2017. Office: Erie Co. SSNY desi. as agt. for process & shall mail to: The LLC, 249 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Any lawful purpose. Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18 -LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC, T.A.G. Rental Properties, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: August 11, 2017. Office of the LLC: 37 Humason Ave Buffalo, NY 14211 Erie County. Contact: Antionette T. Craig (808) 489-7548. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 37 Humason Ave Buffalo, NY. Purpose of LLC: Rental Assistance and Property Management. No specific duration attached to LLC. Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18 -LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Superior Support Staffing LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: July 21, 2017 Office of the LLC: Erie County The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 50 Fountain Plaza Suite 1400 Buffalo, NY 14202 Purpose of LLC: Employment Agency The LLC is to be mana\ged by Vivian Zola, LPN Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18

-LEGAL NOTICEJ &W PLANNING GROUP, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/05/2017. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 163 Richmond Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Sept. 27, Oct 4,11,18,25, Nov.1

-LEGAL NOTICEMalcolm Properties & Management LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/11/17. Office: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 212 Wallace Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Sept.27, Oct. 4,11,18,25, Nov.1.

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STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF ERIE SUMMONS WITH NOTICE AND COMPLAINT Index No.: SF2017901976

Reem Abbas 3233 Cambridge Sq. S. Hamburg, NY 14219 Plaintiff, against Adam Abdulamir Defendant ACTION FOR DIVORCE To the above named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO RESPOND to the claim for the relief sought by the Plaintiff by either serving a written Demand for a Complaint or a written Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney, at the address stated below. If this Summons and Notice is served upon you within the State of New York by personal service you must respond within 20 days after service, not counting the day of service. If this Summons and Notice is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York you must respond within 30 days after the service is completed, as provided by law. TAKE NOTICE THAT: A)The nature of this action is to procure a Judgment divorcing the parties and dissolving the marriage between the parties, pursuant to DRL 170(7) on the grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown between the parties in the last 6 months. (B)The relief sought is a Judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff dissolving forever the bonds of matrimony between the parties. If you fail to respond Judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in this Notice. This action is brought in the County of Erie because of: Plaintiff’s residence Dated: August 25th, 2017 FRANK S. FALZONE, ESQ. Attorney for Plaintiff 215 Hampshire Street Buffalo, New York 14213 (716) 881-2653

Maintenance Worker The Buffalo History Museum is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker - evenings and weekends. A clean driver's license is required. Basic knowledge of cleaning, floor maintenance, and grounds keeping required. Must be dependent and flexible. To apply: Drop in the Museum during business hours to fill out an application: Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 -5pm; Wed.,l0am-- 8 pm; Sun., 12- 5pm One Museum Court (at Elmwood Ave. & Nottingham Terr.). No phone calls.

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Maintenance: Eastside Buffalo apartment complex seeks reliable PT maintenance person with basic knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall and Painting. 20-25 hrs./wk., starting at $15/hr. Must have own tools, dependable transportation and ability to be oncall for occasional after-hours emergencies! EOE. Send resume & references to: HR, 215 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14204 or fax to 854-2981.

Career Counselor The Career Development Center at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Career Counselor. For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

Staff Assistant The University Police at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Staff Assistant. For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11 - ages 55+ 716 832 -1010 The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

"BOUNCE, ROLL SKATE" Bounce Baby is a monthly event meant to celebrate people, music, and roller skating culture's special ability to bring people together, across generations, race, religion, etc. Join us this Saturday, Oct. 7 at Skateland, 33 E. Ferry St. from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. for ages 25 and older. Admission $10 (this is not a retro disco party!) TELL EVERYBODY! See you there! WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4

THURSDAY OCTOBER 5

A Buffalo Conversation, on Racism, Classism and Gentrification: Hosted by We Are Women Warriors, Merriweather Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue, 5:30 PM- 7:45 PM.

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

Prisoners Are People Too “Life Stories: Restoring Justice” Buffalo State College 1300 Elmwood Avenue Student Union Social Hall 4:45 – 6:30pm

Chicago Steppin: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St.

Hustle for Health Senior Program : Gloria Parks, 3242 Main St. 11am - 12pm. FREE Line Dance Fitness for ages 55+ 716 832 -1010 The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702. THURSDAY OCTOBER 5 FOXIE BROWN LINE DANCE CLASSES: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 444-2046. SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 6

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 Susan’s 58th Birthday Celebration: 4 p.m., Tabernacle of Praise Church, 319 Northland Ave. 563-3146. Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY Business Member Spotlight Family Fun Bowling Party: 1 – 5 p.m. Kerns Bowling Lanes, 163 Kerns Ave.$20; 828-6018 or 400-2041. TUESDAY OTOBER 10 B.O.S.S. Buffalo’s Own Smooth Steppers Detroit Style Urban Ballroom, Every Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center, 422 Pratt St. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11 Hustle for Health Senior Program : Gloria Parks, 3242 Main St. 11am - 12pm. FREE

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OPEN HOUSE 2017 Mayor Byron W. Brown Invites You to Tour Buffalo Fire Houses

THURSDAY OCTOBER 12 Senior Dancing With The Stars: Hosed by The Salvation Army, Black Tie Affair, 5-10 p.m., Hamlin Restaurant, 432 Franklin St.; GAC Members $10 , Non-Members $15, Couples $25; 888-6261. Foxie Brown Line Dance Classes: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 444-2046. The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348. FRIDAY OCTOBER 13 Chicago Steppin: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St. SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 NEW Hustle for Health "Turbo" Program at East Community High School 820 Northampton 11:30am 12:30pm. FREE ages 15 - 55. Www.HustleforHealth.com Fruit Belt United Inc. Gary L. Milton Scholarship Fund Luncheon: 12 noon – 4 p., Marygold Manor, 770 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga; $40 MONDAY OCTOBER 16 African Consciousness Workshop Documentary Series: 6-8 p.m. Frank Merriweather Library “Black America Since MLK – Still I Rise” Part 2; Free Admission.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 ENGINE 4 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Abbott & Hollywood

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 ENGINE 21 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jefferson & Kingsley

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017

ENGINE 37 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Rhode Island & Chenango

ENGINE 23 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Bailey & Hewitt

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 BYRON W. BROWN Mayor of Buffalo

JOHNATHAN EATON VINCENT MUSCARELLA Deputy Commissioners, Buffalo Fire Dept.

ENGINE 36 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Elmwood & Hertel

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Buffalo public schools OPEN HOUSE & ADMISSION TESTING schedule

OPEN HOUSES September 30 9 a.m. – Noon October 2 3 p.m. October 3 5 p.m. October 4 4 p.m. October 4 6 p.m. October 11 4 p.m. October 11 5 p.m. October 12 9 a.m. October 12 9 a.m. October 12 4 p.m. October 16 4 p.m. October 17 4 p.m. October 17 5 p.m. October 17 5 p.m. October 18 9 a.m. October 18 4 p.m. October 19 6 p.m. October 23 & 25 9 a.m. October 25 5 p.m. October 26 5 p.m. October 26 6 p.m. November 2 6 p.m. November 4 9 a.m. November 18 9 a.m.

ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE (gr. 7 & 8) International Preparatory School Frederick Law Olmsted School #156 @203 Lewis J. Bennett H.S. Innovative Technology Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts Research Lab H.S. for Bioinformatics & Life Sciences Burgard High School Leonardo da Vinci High School Research Lab H.S. for Bioinformatics & Life Sciences South Park High School Early Childhood Center #17 (gr. PK-4) Emerson School of Hospitality East Community High School Pathways Academy Frederick Law Olmsted School #64* (gr. PK-4) Emerson School of Hospitality Annex @28 Hutchinson-Central Technical High School Middle Early College High School Math Science Technology School Math Science Technology School @39 (gr. 5-8) Riverside Academy McKinley High School Lafayette International High School City Honors School at Fosdick Masten Park

2885 Main St. 110 14th St. 319 Suffolk St. 2885 Main St. 450 Masten Ave. 2885 Main St. 400 Kensington Ave. 320 Porter Ave. 2885 Main St. 150 Southside Pkwy. 1045 W. Delavan Ave. 86 W. Chippewa St. 820 Northampton St. 820 Northampton St. 874 Amherst St. 1515 South Park Ave. 256 S. Elmwood Ave. 2885 Main St. 646 E. Delavan Ave. 487 High St. 51 Ontario St. 1500 Elmwood Ave. 370 Lafayette Ave. 186 E. North St.

*ADMISSIONS TESTING FOR FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED PS #64 WILL BE SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY; 11/18 (K-1), 12/16 (K-4) AUDITIONS FOR BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (PS #192) WILL TAKE PLACE AT 450 MASTEN AVE. DATE

TIME

GRADE LEVEL(S)

October 14 & 21

8:00 a.m.

9, 10, 11, 12

November 4 & 18

8:00 a.m.

5, 6, 7, 8

 All students MUST fulfill the admissions requirements found at http://www.buffaloartsacademy.org/admissions-process

ADMISSIONS TESTING FOR CITY HONORS SCHOOL (PS #195) & FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (PS #156) WILL TAKE PLACE AT 319 SUFFOLK ST. DATE TIME GRADE LEVEL(S) TESTING FOR: STUDENTS TO BE TESTED:

October 14 October 21 November 4

8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

9 6, 7, 8, 5 6, 8 5, 6, 7 8, 9 10, 11, 12

PS #156/#195 PS #156/#195 PS #156/#195 PS #156/#195 PS #156/#195 PS #156/#195 PS #156

NON-BPS STUDENTS ONLY NON-BPS STUDENTS ONLY NON-BPS STUDENTS ONLY BPS STUDENTS ONLY BPS & NON-BPS STUDENTS

Current BPS Students  Students interested in 5th, 7th, or 9th grade for 2018-2019 may test at their home school; please contact your child’s principal.  Students applying for 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades for 2018-19 cannot test at their home school. See above for test dates/times Non-BPS Students MUST provide the items below ON THE TESTING DATE:  Two (2) distinct proofs of City of Buffalo residency: parent’s NYS driver’s or non-driver’s license; gas, cable, or electric bill dated within the last 30 days (only 1 may be used; no other utility bills accepted); parent’s pay stub dated within the last 30 days; Notice of Decision from the Erie County Department of Social Services from 2017  Applicant’s final CUMULATIVE 2016-17 report card  Applicant’s final CUMULATIVE 2016-17 school attendance record (may appear on the report card)  Completed 2018-2019 Elementary or High School Application available at www.buffaloschools.org  Current IEP, 504, or English Language Learner documents (if applicable)

APPLICATION WINDOW: Oct. 2 –dec. 1, 2017 www.buffaloschools.org