Challenger Community News October 17, 2018

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Abrams Urges Massive Turnout to Fight Voter Suppression in Georgia Page 11

ATHLETIC GREATS

The Williams Brothers Inducted Into Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Page 12

ROCHESTER

Buffalo Based Entrepreneur Davielle Jackson Focused on Creating Change

Brittaney Wells Elected Monroe County Democratic Chair!

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Citizen Armed With Video Stops Cops Attempt to Violate Black Man’s Rights Page 3

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Brittaney Wells Elected Monroe County Democratic Committee’s New Chair!

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rittaney Wells was elected to a two-year term as the Monroe County Democratic Committee’s new chair by members during the party’s Oct. 4 organizational meeting.

In August, this amazing young woman was appointed Executive Director of the Monroe County Democratic Committee (MCDC), making her the first African American in the organization’s history to hold a leadership position.

Wells, who also previously served the MCDC’s executive vice chair, worked as Mayor Lovely Warren’s campaign manager during her successful 2017 primary and general election bids.

In an interview with Open Mic, she had praise for Mayor Warren.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mayor Warren for the last 5 years, possibly the longest I’ve ever worked for any political leader but she’s also one of the most genuine people I’ve ever come across — in or out of politics. Since her administration began, Mayor Warren has put a strong emphasis on cultivating talent as well as creating opportunities and opening doors for young people. As long as you are willing to work, she Brittaney Wells believed in giving you a seat at the table. If there is any influence I plan to bring to the county level it would be developing the next generation of leaders and making sure the Democratic Party has a deep and talented bench of candidates to tap for elected office.”

Brittaney Wells is more than ready and qualified for this powerful new position. She also served as the City of Rochester’s Office of Community Wealth Building and has worked on City Council, State Assembly, congressional and presidential campaigns When asked by Open Mic how she got into politics she replied: “I was an engineering student in my junior year at Penn State and it was the 2008 presidential year for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton — of course I was Team Obama! I began volunteering during the Primary election and had the opportunity to meet some amazing surrogates from both campaigns like Ted Kennedy, John Legend, Dan Rooney, Marcia Dyson, and Bill Clinton.

“Eventually the Obama campaign offered me an organizing position and I jumped at the offer, although my parents were a little disappointed that I would be taking time off from school. With that being said, I wouldn’t suggest temporarily dropping out of college to get involved in politics, but I will say it’s important to get involved either by volunteering or interning with the local party and/or political campaigns. Working on the Obama campaign in 2008 changed my life and ultimately changed my career trajectory. After the campaign, I was confused about what to do but my mentor gave me the best advice, ‘Follow your passion, if this is what you truly love give it your all and surely success will follow.’ “ Congratulations Ms. Wells!

Residents Urged to Participate in Survey Designed to Size-up Rochester with Other Cities The city of Rochester will be participating in the National Citizen Survey for the first time and Mayor Lovely Warren is urging Rochester residents to be a part.

Designed to gather resident opinions on a range of community issues, the survey has been used in more than 350 jurisdictions across 46 states.

Mayor Warren is asking members of the community to provide input on how City government is serving residents and their views about the city.

“We urge those who receive a survey to fill it out and let their voice be heard,” Warren said.

“This input will help us as we make plans for our resources and see how we compare with other cities.”

The City is working with the National Research Center Inc. to mail out 2,000 surveys to a select group of households.

Individual results will remain confidential but data will be released to the city to help make comparisons with similar cities.

The survey includes questions about quality of life, local policies, demographics and ratings for government services and use of services.

City officials say postcards

were mailed out Tuesday to notify survey households of their selection. The actual survey will be mailed on Oct. 16. Survey recipients are asked to respond promptly.

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R-Centers Introduce Teach-Our-Toddlers (T.O.T) Program Residents to Participate in Survey Designed to Size-up Rochester with other Cities The City of Rochester R-Centers are excited to introduce the launch of the Teach Our Toddlers (T.O.T.) program for pre-school aged youth. The program will run from Oct. 21 through Dec. 16, 2018.

Parents are invited to accompany their toddlers every Sunday from noon – 2 p.m. to participate in interactive play projects, music and movement exercise, as well as early reader activities.

T.O.Ts will be hosted by the Humboldt R-Center, located at 1045 Atlantic Avenue. Parents are not required to register in advance.

The T.O.T. program was initially piloted during the summer. Due to overwhelming interest and accolades, it will return this fall as a permanent offering.

The Department of Recreation and Youth Services has a strong commitment to building a foundation for toddlers and their families by supporting positive adult-child interactions through activities and play.

For more information regarding Teach Our Toddlers or any of the programming offered by the City R-Centers visit www.cityofrochester. gov/rcenters or call Cynthia Rochet at (585) 428-1170.

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AREA BRIEFS Upward Bound Program to Present “Author Your Own Story…”

APPOINTED: Pamela Lee, MBA, MS, RN, has been appointed to the Erie County Medical Center’s executive leadership team as Senior Vice President of Operations for the ECMC Corporation.

Ms. Lee holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Nursing Administration from the University of Illinois. She also holds a bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Iowa.

Most recently she has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri. During her career she has served in several executive positions that have focused in operations, patient safety and quality.

The Upward Bound Program at Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, will present, “Author Your Own Story: Preserve, Empower and Succeed-No Excuses,” Thursday, October 18, at 1p.m.

Guest presenters will be Howard Robertson, retired Warden at Rikers Island and Dr. Alvin Turner, Clinical Psychologist Specialist.

Free Legal Clinic The Free Legal Advice Clinic is free of charge and open to the public. Lawyers will be on hand to discuss issues and give advice on any issues you have questions about. Hosted

by WNY Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNY COSH) and PUSH Buffalo, it will be held at Our Lady of Hope Church corner of Lafayette and Grant Street Thursday, October 18 from 4:30 to 6:30p.m.

Ingram, Albanna Will Mayor Brown Announces Continue their Battle for Lackawanna City Council Free Public Wi-Fi for in November Election Jefferson Avenue Buffalo’s free public Wi-Fi network continues to expand, with newly installed hotspot access points along Jefferson Avenue, between Best Street and E. Delavan Avenue. Mayor Bryon W. Brown and Brian Gelfand, the President of Blue Wireless, were joined by small business owners and residents recently to announce the completion of the installation of the JEFFREE WI-FI network.

JEFFREE WI-FI is the latest phase of Buffalo’s public wireless network, which was launched by Mayor Brown along downtown Main Street in 2015. There is no charge to access the network.

The Conservative Primary for Lackawanna City Council ended in a tie between Mohammed Albanna and John Ingram, 28 to 28. The Erie County Board of Elections had to go to absentee ballots before the final results were announced. Ingram was declared the winner. However both are on other lines, so they'll both be on the ballot in November.

Tuesday Nov. 6 is Election Day. Don't Forget to VOTE!

AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE LIVING LEGACY BANNER HANGING CEREMONY HELD

The Banners of 15 African American Living Legends were hung at MLK Park last Thursday.

The Legacy Banners include Arthur O. Eve, Mayor Byron W. Brown, Eva M. Doyle, Ted Kirkland, Sheila Brown, Lloyd Hargrave, Cariol Horne, Donna Habeeb, George K. Arthur, Clifford Bell, Alnisa Banks, Agnes M. Bain, Lorna Hill and Florence Baugh.

There was an unveiling of each Banner with a few words by each honoree. The program also featured a short bio on the living legend and the pole number where their banner is hanging. Following the unveilings, a gathering was held at the CAO Rafi Greene Masten Resource Center 1423 Fillmore Ave. for all those featured on the Banners. A short program was also held in honor of Yvonne Hairston , who was presented with the annual Rafi Greene Community Service Award and L. Nathan Hare with the Living Legacy Award. Pictured above, from left, L. Nathan Hare,, Samuel Radford and Pamela James. Challenger Photos

Armed With Video And The Courage To Speak Up Citizen Stops B-District Cops Attempt To Violate Rights of Black Man By Nanette D. Massey

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f you are online, you may have seen by now the video shot Saturday, September 29th by Buffalo resident Ed Lawton of two White B-district police officers detaining and searching a Black man at the corner of Elmwood and Allen Streets. At the time of this writing, the video had over 400,000 views. Challenger News spoke with Lawton, known as “Sparky,” and Paul Deck, two patrons of The Intersection Cafe (formerly Cafe Taza) who were present and witnessed the incident.

Both individual accounts corroborate that the man in the video was walking along the Elmwood Avenue sidewalk headed south towards Allen. A crowd of eight or ten coffee shop patrons were congregating outside where the sidewalk often serves as a makeshift open-air patio of sorts. The man, who explained later that he was in a bad frame of mind given a recent incident in his personal life, gruffly insisted the patrons move so he could pass. A few unpleasantries were exchanged between the man and the patrons, leading to the man very audibly lodging a curse word. The police cruiser in the video was stopped second or third in line at the traffic light with windows open. One of the officers overheard the man’s words to the patrons and shouted back “do you want me to beat your fu#%@ing a--?” The man, agitated, responded with profanity as he continued to make his way down the sidewalk.

The officers left their vehicle, detained the man against a public garbage can, patted him down and searched his backpack. At this point Sparky, a veteran of the Occupy Wall Street movement, felt the situation was getting unreasonably out of hand and began recording. His zealous verbal intervention while recording resulted in officers leaving the man alone and driving off.

Sparky says he was spurred to act “prompted by a long history of seeing police abuse their power. Then it’s always the officers’ word against anyone else. I thought if it’s going to go down, I’d better get it on film, the video is all we have.”

A major source of contention in the video comes from the two officers’ unwillingness to freely divulge their badge identification numbers when asked. Sparky contends in their exchange that Continued Page 10

Malcolm X

When Malcolm X Visited Rochester

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ne of Malcolm's final addresses before his death was delivered at the Corn Hill Methodist Church in Rochester, N.Y., on Feb. 16, 1965. During that address Malcolm said: “in no time can you understand the problems between Black and White people here in Rochester or Black and White people in Mississippi or Black and white people in California, unless you understand the basic problem that exists between Black and White people — not confined to the local level, but confined to the international, global level on this earth today….Any kind of movement for freedom of Black people based solely within the confines of America is absolutely doomed to fail.”

Malcolm X was assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965 before he was able to address an OAAU audience at the Audubon Ballroom. Although his assassination had been attributed to members of the NOI, many since then believe that the federal government was behind his death in response to his uncompromising militancy and his political evolution toward revolutionary pan-Africanism and internationalism.

In addition to seeking the assistance of African governments and national liberation movements in the struggle of African Americans, Malcolm X, like William Patterson, Paul Robeson and W.E.B. Continued Page 10

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Femi Secrets’ Davielle Jackson

Buffalo Based Entrepreneur Focused on Creating Change

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By Jennifer J. Parker, Jackson Parker Communications

avielle Jackson, a 2017 43North winner and 43North 2018 follow up funding recipient, is focused on creating change.

As the founder and president of Femi Secrets, she is an entrepreneur on a mission to not only change the feminine care industry, but how women view their feminine health and monthly cycles.

Based in Buffalo, her goals are bold and visionary and includes building her own manufacturing facility here and expanding globally.

She credits her parents with instilling in her, the entrepreneurial spirit.

“I am a small-town girl from Marksville, Louisiana that attended local catholic schools. My parents, Mary and David, instilled in my sisters and I values such as love, teamwork, and greatness as core foundations to life,” she said. “The entrepreneurial spirit was alive and well in my household as both of my parents operated several businesses. I was able to observe the awards and challenges of entrepreneurship.”

A graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, it was the 43 North start-up competition that brought her to Buffalo. In addition to $500,000, she won free incubator workspace, New York state tax incentives, and guidance from mentors.

“I love Buffalo,” she said, “ the business eco system is thriving and inspiring. I really love how easy it is to get around the city. I can literally walk to my church on Sunday!”

HER PASSION As a female feminine care owner in a male dominated industry, Davielle feels the obligation to push the message forward about toxic chemicals that are currently used in leading feminine care brands. In addition, she has a strong Davielle Jackson desire to bring awareness to the cost of these products that has created an international menstrual equity movement. Feeling comfortable and secure about full coverage during the most natural part of a young woman’s life should not be an obstacle because of cost.

THE VISION Davielle envisions a time when all women have access to healthy feminine care products in addition to an expansion of research and a decrease in the number of medical conditions impacting women such as fibroids, ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer.

FEMI SIGNATURE PRODUCT Disrupting the feminine hygiene care market and creating “Pretty Panty” - the first product from Femi Secrets - was not a planned career move for Davielle. The development of Pretty Panty began when Davielle was a Biology major in college and with her attempt to help a friend.

According to Davielle, “My friend told me ‘I really need your help’ and expressed that she had extreme flow during her period caused by PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) that was debilitating to her life. She was at the point of sleeping on multiple towels, while using two to three tampons at night, missing classes, and work. Moved by her candor, I worked at this problem until I developed a solution.”

Davielle named the product “Pretty Panty” because it provided, not only full coverage, but was very pretty. Pretty Panty, a fashionable leak-proof panty with a built-in pad, offers women a chemical-free feminine care option, that is disposable.

"Women should feel good about embracing everything Femi,” states Davielle.

NEW SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE "The mission continues to elevate the health and wellness of women by changing the shame and stigma placed on them during their menstrual cycles," continues Davielle. " The focus now is how women purchase these items.

"With the introduction of a monthly subscription service, we are taking the products directly to the consumer. The new subscription service will include our signature product Pretty Panty, and an array of menstrual cycle accessories, plus a femi surprise discreetly delivered to subscribers.

"Femi Secrets is all about making women 'feel limitless.' We have 5 more patents pending with products ranging from breast feeding to beauty. We will continue to make women's lives easier and better by breaking down barriers and creating innovative products. " SHARING BUSINESS SUCCESS STRATEGIES One year after opening her first company, Davielle, at the age of 26 partnered with Walmart.

It was at that point that she decided she wanted full control over her destiny and securing her financial future. She dropped out of medical school, resigned from her job, and followed her passions and dreams.

Being asked many times how she accomplished her business successes at such a young age and in such a short time inspired Jackson to write “Ready, Set, Go!: The Green Print.” The book is a guide to helping entrepreneurs jump start their business and assists readers with identifying their passions and making their dreams a reality.

The goal of “Ready, Set, Go!: The Green Print” is to provide readers with the necessary tools to not only be successful in life, but in business as well.

You can find Ready Set Go! on all major book sales websites as well as my own personal book webpage at www.Welcometothegreenprint.com.

PAYING IT FORWARD IN BUFFALO Femi Secrets, a company focused on everything Femi, did not want Breast Cancer Awareness Month to pass without honoring the survivors and remembering those who lost their battles with Breast cancer.

On Sunday, October 28, Femi will host a 5K Run/Walk at Delaware Park from 10:00 am 12 Noon. Participants are welcome to join the Femi team for the run and post race community gathering.

WHAT’S NEXT Going forward, this creative, talented and beautiful young “millennial business mogul” plans to focus on business growth in Buffalo, including opening a fulfilment and distribution center where she expects to create over 120 new jobs in the next 3-5 years.

Learn more about Femi Secrets at www.femisecrets.com.

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Financial Success Workshop

A financial success workshop will be held at 2056 Genesee St., George K. Arthur Center on October 27 from 6pm- 8pm. There will be discount vacation giveaways. Contact Kim at 716-4245758 for more information and to reserve a seat.

CDC To Host Community Meeting

TOP Enterprises Inc. a CDC in the Jefferson - Best area is having a community meeting on Thursday, October 18, from 6:308:00p.m. at Malkowski School at 1095 Jefferson Ave. corner of Best. YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED. For more information like our Facebook page: Facebook.com/Top EnterprisesInc click link and take survey... info will be shared at the meeting.

U.S. May Be In For Another Recession Late 2019, Warns Credit Union Chief

The U.S. may be in for another recession as soon as late 2019, warns chief executive officer of the National Association of Federally- insured Credit Unions, Dan Berger. The recession could hit end of 2019- maybe first quarter of 2020, something Congress should take a look at so American consumers are protected” Mr. Berger told The Hill. In earlier September by some major Wall Street financial firm officials such as Bridgewater Associates Inc. and JP Morgan Chase & Co. who have also publicly forecast a probable market collapse in 2020.

The statements came on the 10th anniversary of the bankruptcy of the Lehman’s Brothers financial firm in September 2018, an event that marked the climax of the 2008 global financial crisis and the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history. President of the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research Martin Feldstein has warned that the next recession may be even more difficult to resolve than the 2008 crisis. “When the next recession comes, it is going to be deeper and last longer than in the past. We don’t have any strategy to deal with it,” said Mr. Feldstein.

Buffalo State's Diversity Efforts Garner National Award

By Laurie Kaiser

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ver the years, Buffalo State has woven several diversity initiatives into the fabric of the campus. These efforts have garnered national recognition for the college, including, most recently, the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. This is the sixth time that Buffalo State has been named a HEED recipient.

INSIGHT Into Diversity is the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Buffalo State will be featured, along with 95 other recipients, in the November 2018 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity.

“At Buffalo State, we not only recognize the many facets of diversity we also celebrate them on a regular basis,” said Buffalo State President Katherine Conway-Turner.

“Receiving the HEED award confirms what we already know—that Buffalo State is Buffalo State President Katherine Conway(leftl) and Karen A. Clinton Jones, committed to being a place of inclusion, tolerance, and open-mindedness for our stu- Turner Buffalo Sate's Chief of Diversity (right). dents, our faculty, and our staff. From thought-provoking film and discussion series to student-focused workshops, Buffalo State offers a number of exciting and unique initiatives that promote a diverse campus environment.”

Buffalo State initiatives that celebrate diversity in and out classroom include the Diversity Dialogue Speakers Series; the “I Love Consent” campaign; the Anne Frank Project, an annual two-day social justice festival; and the Beyond Boundaries Dare to Be Diverse film series. The newest addition is the Diversity Fellows program in which two minority doctoral candidates teach a class in their respective disciplines while completing their degrees.

Buffalo State also participates in numerous community partnerships through service-learning programs, the Global Book Project, and the Community Academic Center. Many of these community partners assist underserved populations, including immigrants and refugees.

“We encourage new ways of thinking about diversity,” said Karen A. Clinton Jones, Buffalo State’s chief diversity officer and director of the Equity and Campus Diversity Office. “From offering students service-learning opportunities to awarding minigrants to faculty that fund projects, workshops, and activities that have an institutional impact and support diversity, we ensure that our initiatives reflect our urban-engaged campus.”

Almost half of Buffalo State’s undergraduate enrollment is minority, while underrepresented groups make up about 20 percent of full-time faculty and staff.

“The HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes questions relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees—and best practices for both—continued leadership support for diversity, and other aspects of campus diversity and inclusion,” said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. “We take a detailed approach to reviewing each application in deciding who will be named a HEED Award recipient. Our standards are high, and we look for institutions whereT:10.25” diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being accomplished every day across their campus.”

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FAITH & FAMILY

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“Raise the Praise: Give God the Glory”

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The Great Lakes Ministers Wives and Widows are having their annual Talent Show and Chinese Auction on Saturday, October 20 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Ave., where Rev. William Gillison is the pastor. Registration for participants is only $10 for a group or an individual.

The participants can be as young as ten years of age. The areas for participating are dance (praise, tap, jazz), singing (gospel, classical), oration (poems, drama, original pieces), and comedy. The prize awards are: 1st place is $100, for 2nd place is $75, and 3rd place is $50. Tickets are $30 for the luncheon and the show.

Buffalo participants can contact Sister Mary Terrell at 716903-5643, or Sister Gloria Babbs at 716-510-8155 and Rochester participants can contact Sister Polly Cherry at 412-4276091 for registration. Sister Gloria Babbs is president of the Great lakes Ministers Wives and Widows, and Rev. Emmitt Myrick is the moderator.

A citywide Children’s Music Workshop & Concert will be held Wednesday, October 17 through Saturday, October 20 for youth 3-11 years of age. The music is from the 2018 Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention which took place in Atlanta GA. The music workshop for children will be held Wednesday, October 17 through Friday, October 19 at 6pm nightly. The concert will take place on Saturday, October 20 at 6pm. The host church is the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, located at 165 Doat St. Rev. John E. Ellicott is the host pastor where all rehearsals and the concert will take place. The presenters are Sis. Martha Connor, Bro. Adolphus Allen, and Sis. Yvonne Patterson. We are looking forward to having 100 young children to participate in the concert.

“Arise and Shine Through Prayer” The Women's Ministry of the Great Lakes Baptist Association's World Day of Prayer program "Arise And Shine Through Prayer" including singers and speakers will take place on Monday, November 5 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan. Rev. Dr. William Gillison is host pastor. Annie Swygert is chairperson.

WNY Full Gospel Baptist Church Hour of Power Service “Hour of Power” series, “Servants Serving Together,” at 7 p.m.

October 19 at Cold Spring Bible Chapel,100 Northland Avenue.

Minister’s Wives and Women to Host Women’s Conference The Minister’s Wives and Widows of Buffalo and Vicinity will be sponsoring a Women’s Conference on October 26, from 6-9pm, and October 27, from 8am- 3pm at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 400 Northampton St. Principle guest speakers will be Lady Benita Stewart-Washington, First Lady of the Great Lakes Baptist Assoc., New Mount Zion Baptist Church of Harlem, and Lady Kathy Bowman First Lady Antioch Holiness Church.

More info call, 716-881-1973.

Northtowns Christian Women's Connection Re-Gifting Event Whatever the gift need is can be found at the Northtowns Christian Women's Connection Re-Gifting Event of various new and gently used items on Wednesday, October 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Classics V, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Following a full course lunch GInny Merritt will present an inspirational message of "Finding True Freedom". Cost $22 For more information call Kathy at 775-5002 or Sandy 835-1061 by Monday, October 22.

"We need to worship because without it we lose a sense of wonder and gratitude and plod through life with blinders on. ”—John Ortberg

WORSHIP THIS WEEK WORSHIP THIS WEEK

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HEALTH MATTERS

Add Cumin To Your Regiment for Better Health

Fruits & Vegetables: The Color of Health

Each different color fruit and vegetables contains unique health components that are essential to our health.

•Nutrients in Red Fruits and Vegetables reduce the risk of prostate cancer, lower blood pressure, reduce tumor growth and LDL cholesterol levels, scavenge harmful free-radicals, and support joint tissue in arthritis cases. Types of Red Fruits & Vegetables Include: Beets, Cherries, Cranberries, Papaya, Pink/Red grapefruit, Pomegranates, Radicchio, Radishes, Raspberries, Red apples, Red bellpeppers, Red chili peppers, Red grapes, Red onions, Red pears, Red peppers, Red potatoes, Strawberries, Tomatoes, and Watermelon.

•Nutrients in Orange and Yellow Fruit and Vegetables reduce age-related macula degeneration and the risk of prostate cancer, lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, promote collagen formation and healthy joints, fight harmful free radicals, encourage alkaline balance, and work with magnesium and calcium to build healthy bones. Types of Yellow and Orange Fruits & Vegetables Include: Apricots, Butternut squash, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Golden kiwifruit, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mangoes, Nectarines, Oranges, Papayas, Peaches, Pineapples, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Sweet potatoes, Tangerines, Yellow pears, Yellow peppers, squash.

•Nutrients in Green Vegetables and Fruit reduce cancer risks, lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels, normalize digestion time, support retinal health and vision, fight harmful free-rad-

icals, and boost immune system activity.Types of Green Fruits & Vegetables Include: Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Broccoli, , Brussel sprouts, Celery, Chinese cabbage, Cucumbers, Green apples, Green beans, Green cabbage, Green grapes, peppers, Kiwifruit, Leafy greens, Lettuce, Okra, Peas, Snow Peas.

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Among those pictured from left to right – Demond Coleman, Sydney, Karla Thomas, Janique Curry, Dr.Lindsey McCleskey, Dr. Barbara Nevergold, David Scott, Roswell Park Diversity Manager.

Cherish: Buffalo Introduced to New and Upcoming Product for Women To “cherish” something is to hold it in high esteem, to treasure it, to appreciate and revere it.

It means that whatever the person, place or thing is, it hosts some intrinsic, personal value.

On Thursday, October 11, Buffalo was introduced to a new and upcoming product for women that is going to take the world by storm. The name of this new product is “Cherish.”

The company, Nspire Network, is producing all natural feminine hygiene products for women under a campaign called Nowweno. Co-founder of Nspire Network Demond Clemons and Dr. Lindsey McCleskey (pictured above) gave a demonstration of the products at an event hosted by David Scott, Roswell Park Diversity Manager.

your health is YOUR WEALTH

umin seeds are extensively used as a condiment or a spice in culinary practices of the Indian Subcontinent and some other Asian, African and Latin American countries.

The seed is used both whole and ground as well as in essential oil form providing a number of important nutrients that can help keep you healthy either by use as a spice or in concentrated supplemental form.

Outside of being nutrient dense with iron (providing 20% of your daily requirement) also present in cumin is manganese, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A,C,E,K, and vitamin B6.

The list of benefits for using cumin include: •Regulates and promotes digestion and relieves gastrointestinal disorders like IBS •Helps increase hemoglobin levels improving blood flow and prevents anemia •Treats asthma & bronchitis and eliminates phlegm and mucus •Boosts Immunity and fights viral infections •Helps treat insomnia promoting relaxation relieve stress and anxiety •Helps prevents diabetes reducing chances of hypoglycemia •Prevents food-borne illness with its antibacterial properties when used as a spice •Helps prevent colon cancer and removes toxins from the body •Increases cognitive performance stimulating nervous system may help treat Parkinsons •Reduces drug dependence and addictive behavior, withdrawal symptoms of opioid narcotics •Aides in weight loss and fat reduction •Prevents cancer especially colon and breast cancer with its chemo-preventive and anti- carcinogenic properties

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Review by Matt Bauer

Melinda Doolittle Delivers A Spectrum of Souful Singing

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uring her performance with the B.P.O. at Kleinhans this past Saturday, Melinda Doolittle confessed that she needed to do some research (via wikipedia) for “The Soul of Motown” show. And even though it was her birthday, she did her homework.

From the opener, Stevie Wonder’s Matt “I Wish,” a n d BAUER throughout the show, Doolittle (who finished third on the sixth season of “American Idol”) displayed a stirring connection to these storied songs. These grooves are part of the musical DNA and Doolittle’s interpretations were instinctual and heartfelt.

The title was a bit of a misnomer though, since it encompassed music from across the entire soul spectrum, not just “Hitsville USA.” And that wasn’t a bad thing at all.

A fine medley of Duke Ellington selections heralded the first set which saw Doolittle paying homage to Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and James Brown.

The orchestral accompaniment on “(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone” didn’t hinder its gutbucket groove with Doolittle’s voice flowing effortlessly with touches of sassy grit on the chorus. Ditto, “Respect” where conductor John Morris Russell contributed the “sock it to me’s” to the delight of the crowd.

“Soul music always tells a story and is never without hope,” she said before launching into a reverential and soaring “A Change Is Gonna Come.”

An audacious “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” brought out the feminist subtext of the original with the swelling string sections adding a dramatic flair to her impassioned reminder that “it wouldn’t be nothing, Nothing without a woman or a girl!”

Doolittle’s self-deprecating and humble sense of humor shone through in her stage patter where she shared stories about meeting Gladys Knight, Michael McDonald and Diana Ross. Her refreshing ego-free inclination shone through especially on “Midnight Train To Georgia” which took the song back to its roots as a ballad as originally intended by its writer Jim Weatherly.

Giving additional insight to her meeting with Weatherly, Doolittle demonstrated an astute understanding of music history.

Two songs from her American Idol stint “I’m A Woman” and “Home” followed. The latter was the most poignant of the evening as she manifested the yearning of Diana Ross’s original.

The audience sang “Happy Birthday” as they geared up for the encore of “Proud Mary” which had everybody on their feet.

You may have shared Simon Cowell’s disappointment when Melinda Doolittle got sent home early, but as this night attested, she’s surely one of the finest artists to have emerged from the show.

Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •October 17, 2018

Niagara Falls Links Gala to Host Annual Denim and Pearls Gala The Niagara Falls (NY) Chapter of the Links will hold its annual gala, October 19 at Seneca Niagara Resorts & Casino, 310 4th Street. The theme is "Denim and Pearls."

It is an evening of dinner and dancing--a scholarship and local charities fundraiser. The reception is at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing at 9 p.m. There will be interludes of various entertainment and activities. Donation is $60 .

Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Willie Johnson and The Taste of Life, DJ Stoney and Mama's Biscuits.

In addition to contacting members for tickets to the Emerald and Ivory annual event: Denim and Pearls, for more information call (716)283-6222.

The Links Incorporated was founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It consists of 15,000 professional African-American women and has more than 288 chapters in the United States, including the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom ..

The Niagara Falls Chapter (NY) of the Links, Incorporated was chartered in 1950 and is a voluntary service organization. It enhances the community life of Niagara Falls and vicinity through various programs such as Health and Human Services, the Arts,National and International Trends, Women' Issues, and Services to Youth. It has provided over $200,000 in scholarship assistance to students in Niagara County.

Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud!

“We’d rather die on our feet than keep living on our knees,” James Brown said in his 1968 single “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.” It was a sentiment that could hardly have felt more timely. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had just been murdered – with Brown quelling tensions at his concert in Boston the day after Dr. King’s death – and Huey P Newton was in jail, as his Black Panther party found its biggest following. “Say It Loud” was an instant anthem for Black Americans.

Fifty years later, “Say It Loud” is a vital piece of African American and American history. Fittingly the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York will commemorate it with an all-star concert on Saturday, October 20, titled “Say It Loud” at @ 8:00p.m.

This concert celebrates not only James Brown, but also the Black Pride music he inspired among other African-American artists starting in the summer of 1968, including The Temptations, Sly and the Family Stone and more. The show will feature a number of musicians from “Soul Brother Number One’s” (Brown) ensembles including Fred Wesley and Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis (who co-wrote “Say It Loud”); also Frank Greene, Lee Hogans, Steve Wilson, Rodney Jones, Eric Krasno, Robert “Mousey” Thompson, Nikki Glaspie, Janice Pendarvis and more with special guest Nona Hendryx and host Al Sharpton.

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Walk: Emancipating Memory Old School Heritage on Buffalo’s Underground Railroad Fundraiser J

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n Old School Fundraiser Affair will be held at Metropolitan Entertainment Complex, 1670 Main St., on Friday, November 23 from 9p.m.- 1a.m.

Presented by Brothers Helping Brothers, chairpersons are Mr. Sylvester Johnson, Pastor Arthur Boyd and Mr. Dane Smith. The fundraiser is for the former CoCaMo Fats, known today after 12 years as Rev. Darieck Foster of Second Chance Church, 381 E. Ferry St. who needs a life saving kidney replacement. Tickets are $20 and can be delivered at no charge. Only cash will be accepted - no credit cards or checks. Tickets are available at GROUP Ministries, 1333 Jefferson and E. Utica or see Sylvester Johnson or call GodFather Promotions at 716-602-8150. There will be free finger foods, cash bar, 50/50 raffle every hour, and a silent auction. There will also be a singing MC, Mr. Allen “Funk” Carrier and music by DJ Cook. Join us for a chance to help save a life! We’re calling on all friends past and present to purchase tickets for this affair.

ust Buffalo Literary Center Prepares for upcoming Heritage Walk with Instructor and local award winning writer, poet, director and educator Annette Daniels Taylor.

Participants are sure to be inspired by rich Buffalo history and will embark on a 45-minute walking tour focusing on Buffalo’s Underground Railroad stories, listening along while the artist delivers a dramatic account based on history as inspiration to get participants to write their own personal/family stories and poems about the experience in the workshop.

Taylor has been studying Buffalo's Underground Railroad history for the past 12 years and expressed her thoughts on leading the tour. "These stories about forgotten American History are the nuggets of Black Buffalonian pride, and it’s important for me as an artist, mother, educator and new Buffalonian to give back to the community something that they already own through the deserving acknowledgement that we can all take pride in" said Daniels-Taylor.

Tickets for the tour & writing workshop are $40 for members and $50 for non-members. To register for go to justbuffalo.org or call 716 832-5400. Tickets can also be found on Eventbrite . The tour begins at Just Buffalo Literary Center 468 Washington Street 2nd floor..

Annette Daniels Taylor is an award-winning playwright, poet, and artist filmmaker. Her debut YA novel, Dreams on Fire, a Junior Library Guild selection (October 2018, West 44 Books) is an east Buffalo story about a teenage journey written in verse. The author of two poetry chapbooks, Street Pharmacist and Hush Now, her cinematic poems have screened at the Rochester Contemporary; Barnard College, MovingBody-MovingImage Film Festival; University at Buffalo PLASMA series; Humanities Institute’s Reclaiming Our Ancestors Conference; Newark International Film Festival; Buffalo International Film Festival; Women Over Fifty Film Festival, East Sussex, UK. A 2016-18 Arthur A. Schomburg fellow with UB’s Department of Media Study and a Pink Door Poetry alum, Daniels Taylor currently is a 2018-19 New York State Public Humanities Fellow with UB’s Humanities Institute and recent Boundary Breaking award winner at the 2018 Buffalo International Film Festival for her film “My Neighborhood.”

The Heritage Walking Tour & Workshop is brought to you

by Just Buffalo Literary Center and also made possible in part by support from ASIWNY, Governor Andrew Cuomo and The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor.

DRILL TEAMS UNITED OF WNY "REP YO SQUAD THROWDOWN EDITION" COMPETITION!

November 6 is Election Day. VOTE !

Drill Teams United of WNY will be holding the official “REP YO SQUAD THROWDOWN EDITION” Captains Battle Competition with citywide drill team participants Elevation, The Gospel Difference, The Crusaders among many others as well as dance and step teams all from WNY. The event will be held at Villa Maria College Auditorium Saturday October 20. Doors open at 12pm and the show starts at 12:30pm. Tickets are $10 and available on Eventbrite as well as Doris Records or by contacting Drill Teams.

Art Pick of the Week Local Artist Edreys Wajed has been building a continued series of one shot illustrations in ink on paper that we absolutely love and makes the Challengers current art pick of the week with this graphic illustration of composer pianist Thelonious Monk.

Wajed's series currently includes incredible black & white portraits of African American musical talents in their true expressive nature.

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Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •October 17, 2018

VOICE-Buffalo and BILT Host Public Meeting Holding Public Officials Accountable for Immigrant, Refugee, and Disability Rights

National Youth Confidence Day Confident Girl Mentoring Program, Inc. in collaboration

with Strong Community Schools Saturday Academy presents National Youth Confidence Day “Connect and Inspire Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Success” on October 20 from 10a.m.1p.m., at East Community High School, 820 Northampton St. Join us for a fun-filled day as we celebrate our youth. Youth 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a special guest speaker, vendors, empowering workshops, financial literacy, engineering 4 kids, unclaimed funds search, prizes, special guests and more. Live performance by King Shad and the Kings Court Band featuring Nasim “The Breeze" Lewis. To register go to www.eventbrite.com For more information contact pslambert@sayyestoeducatio.org

Diamonds In The Rough

Diamonds In The Rough,Group, Inc. - Girls Mentoring Program for girls between the ages of 10 - 18. Orientation and Registration, Saturday October 27th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 East Delavan.

CITIZEN VIDEOS COPS continued

the officers are required to reveal their badge numbers. A quick call around to some area police precincts uncovered that police are in fact not required to give their badge numbers. We were unable to obtain a source to cite for more information.

Sparky says he has refused requests for interviews from other local news outlets.

“My experience with mainstream media is they’ll do anything to appease the police. They always send a spokesperson, not actual cops. If a kitten gets stuck in a tree there are officers to interview all day long. Unless [media are] going to hold the police accountable, they’re not worth my time.”

I reminded Sparky that the only person who went to jail surrounding the 2014 death of Eric Garner in New York by police choke hold was Ramsey Orta, the man who captured the video of the episode.

“Yes, I did understand the minute I opened my mouth that I was putting myself in an arrestable situation. Still, I hope more people take this as an example to step in and use their little bit of power to intercede on others’ behalf. The cops did leave after all.”

The man saw Sparky out a week later and thanked him again for his actions.

VOICE-Buffalo’s Accessibility Task Force and the Buffalo Immigrant Leadership Team (BILT) will take collective action to hold Erie County public officials accountable to the needs of the people at their annual Public Meeting on October 25th. This year, VOICE is inviting Governor Cuomo and the other Gubernatorial Candidates to publicly commit to moving the Developmental Disabilities State Offices (DDSO) from West Seneca to the City of Buffalo. BILT is inviting Buffalo Public Schools officials, including Dr. Kriner Cash and Dr. Barbara Nevergold, to publicly commit to expanding services for English Language Learner students to raise the ELL graduation rate.

At the meeting, the VOICE-Buffalo Accessibility Task Force will sound our concerns to public officials regarding the location of the DDSO. As it stands, the DDSO is inadequate and inaccessible to the people whom it is supposed to serve. The facilities are the grounds of a former institution for people with disabilities. Even though the building spans multiple acres, only two buildings are in use. Worse yet, the location of the DDSO is not accessible via public transportation, which requires two buses from Buffalo and a shuttle ride from the nearest bus stop, travel which takes up nearly 5 hours. Our goal is to relocate all offices from West Seneca to one or more spaces on an active bus-line, preferably in the city of Buffalo. Making the DDSO more accessible would allow for people with disabilities to obtain needed services and career opportunities.

BILT will also challenge public officials to demonstrate educational support for immigrant and refugee children attending Buffalo Public Schools. BPS have over 6,200 English Language Learners in its classrooms. ELL students are currently graduating at a rate of 26% and have a dropout rate of 43%. This number will only continue to grow as Buffalo embraces immigrant and refugee families into our communities. Under NYSED Part 154, each district in New York is required to have a bilingual program for every 20 students per grade who speak the same home language. At the beginning of the 2018 school year, only eight bilingual programs exist in Buffalo. BILT’s current campaign aims to launch additional bilingual programs and increase the number of bilingual teachers and aides to support our growing immigrant and refugee student population and improve the graduation rates for ELL.

Facebook Hack was Smaller than Feared

Facebook said that an attack on its computer systems that was announced two weeks ago had affected 30 million users, about 20 million fewer than it estimated earlier. But the personal information that was exposed was far more intimate than originally thought, in what was probably the most substantial breach of its network in the company’s 14-year history.

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“How many people can be buried in a cemetery lot?”

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Most cemeteries allow 1 or 2 burials in a single grave. At Forest Lawn, we recently changed our rules & regulations to allow up to 4 burials in a single grave, w hich can include 1 casket plus 3 urns or a total of 4 urns.

For example, if a couple chooses side-by-side casketed burial in 2 graves, there’s room for them and up 6 other members of their family. This can represent a significant cost savings for the family. But more importantly, it can make it possible for you and your dearest loved ones to remain together forever.

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BLACK HISTORY continued Du Bois of the Civil Rights Congress in 1951, sought to take the plight of African Americans before the United Nations, seeking sanctions against the U.S. for crimes against humanity. Malcolm X also said that through his travels he keenly observed that the countries making the most progress were moving toward socialism and the liberation of women.

PEACE!

Kanye West Called Himself “Crazy” and The Evidence Is Strong

By Milton G. Allimadi I've not agreed often with CNN's Don Lemon in the past. But he's evolved and become more thoughtful in recent years. I agree with him 100% that Kanye West needs professional help; and we are not talking about his music.

The only part where I disagree with Lemon is that Kanye West "embarrassed" Black America. He does not represent Black America; the notion that the malady of one Black individual is emblematic of all Black folk is Eurocentric and perverted.

To me any Black man who says racism doesn't matter to him is beyond ignorant and very, very deep into mental illness. For someone to say that racism won't discourage him or demoralize him is one thing; but it's all together something else to flippantly dismiss racism as something trivial that doesn't matter, as Kanye West did. That is sickness. Does he really think all those victims of police murders, including 12 year old Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, Anton Stirling, Walter Scott, Sandra Bland, Laquan McDonald, Michael Brown Jr., Eric Scott, and hundreds others through the years had a choice?

Surely Kanye West must be familiar with Emett Till? He must know of Red Summer? He must know of Tulsa? Of course; but these aren't the kind of tragedies that account for a good part of the type of thoughts that go on in Kanye West's mind.

Kanye West was in the White House to discuss "prison reform" with an alleged serial rapist who still maintains the so-called Central Park 5 are guilty of rape even after they were exonerated by DNA evidence and were awarded $45 million by the City of New York for their suffering as a result of the many years of wrongful incarceration they endured.

Kanye West' Step-in-Fetchit display before Trump and the world also revealed levels of megalomania and Messiah complex which are stunning, considering that his comments did not even indicate above-average intelligence; or evidence that he had reflected much upon the topics he spoke on.

Clearly, he does not spend much time thinking about those enslaved-Africans whose genocide on the Southern plantations produced the capital accumulation that created the wealth their killers' descendants, like Trump, now enjoy while the majority of the descendants of the victims remain as the underclass or incarcerated under The New Jim Crow regime.

Then again, if Kanye West suffers from serious mental illness, as manifest by his behavior, then that is compelling explanation.

The sooner he starts treatment, the better for himself, his family, and those millions of people who still support him and his music.

After all, he did call himself a "crazy mf” in front of someone of equal billing.

Perhaps the public should take Kanye West at his word and encourage him to get treatment.

VOICES

Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •October 17, 2018

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Stacey Abrams Urges A Massive Turnout To Fight What Voter Suppression In Georgia Allegations of voter suppression are grabbing headlines in the tight race for governor in Georgia. Republican Secretary of State Brian Kemp is running against Stacey Abrams, a Democrat who, if elected, could become the state's first Black female governor and the first Black female governor in U.S. history. Activists are suing Kemp because about 53,000 voter registration applications have been put on hold. The majority of those applications belong to Black residents.

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tacey Abrams, 44, a former Democratic leader of the Georgia state House, has built her campaign around registering and mobilizing tens of thousands of new voters, focusing on people of color and young people, groups that vote at low rates and are usually virtually absent during midterm elections.

In recent days, her campaign has blasted Kemp, who is Georgia’s secretary of state, after the Associated Press reported that the voter registrations of 53,000 Georgians– 70% OF THEM AFRICAN AMERIACANS - had been frozen because information on their applications did not exactly match information in motor vehicle and Social Security records. Some discrepancies are as simple as a dropped hyphen in a name or a transposed number in an address. Kemp also has been criticized for aggressively purging Georgia’s voter rolls, removing more than 1.4 million names since 2012.

Ms. Abrams has repeatedly called for Mr. Kemp to resign as the state’s top elections official to avoid a conflict of interest. She accused him of disenfranchising minorities for years, including his office’s latest effort, suspending the processing of the 53,000 voter registrations, mainly African-Americans. It fits “a pattern of behavior where he tries to tilt the playing field in his favor,” Ms. Abrams said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

A new poll by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Atlanta’s Channel 2 showed that the race is a statistical dead heat. Kemp had the support of 47.7 percent of likely voters to 46.3 percent for Abrams. The poll of 1,232 has a margin of error of 2.8 percentage points.

If neither candidate receives at least 50 percent of the vote in November, a runoff will be held in December to determine the state’s next governor.

Civil rights groups including the Georgia NAACP has filed a joint lawsuit against Kemp alleging the policy, which was signed into law last year, has been “shown to disproportionately and negatively impact the ability of voting-eligible African-American, Latino and Asian-American applicants to register to vote.”

Calls Alert Block Club Winners of Community Recycling Competition Announced Spam The most common calling The 18th Street Come-N-Unity Block Club was the top winner of Mayor Byron Brown and the City of Buffalo’s Let’s Do This! Block Club Recycling Competition for 2018. The 18th Street Come-N-Unity Block Club increased community participation in curbside recycling by 133%!

Second place went to the Montrose Block Club. As winners of the competition, these Block Clubs will receive a Community Shredding Event and/or a concrete planter. Winners were announced at the Apollo Media Center. Let’s Do This! Block Club Recycling Competition was launched in 2017 to incentivize residents to participate in curbside recycling and help bring the City to its goal of 34% recycling. Over 1,800 households in 25 Block Clubs participated in the friendly and fun competition.

Participating Block Clubs included 18th Street Come-N-Unity Block Club, Academy/ St. Mary’s Block Club, Arden/ Newburgh Block Club, Bird- Herkimer Block Club, Blaine Avenue Block Club #1, Columbus Avenue Block Club, Cottage District Safety Committee, Courtland Avenue United Block Club, Essex Street Neighborhood Association, F&K French Street Block Club, Fargo Estate Neighborhood Association, Fordham Drive Block Club, Grant-Amherst Block Watchers, Indian Orchard Block Club, Montrose Avenue Block Club, Mortimer- Spring Block Association, Neighborhood Voice Community Association, Reed St. & 11 Streets Block Club, Roebling Avenue Block Club, Seneca-Babcock Community Block Club, Shiloh Resident Council, Sumner, Brinkman, Scheu Park Block Club, University Park Historic District and Vermont Triangle Block Club. F For More information on all that’s happening in the City of Buffalo, visit www.buffalony.gov.

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Residents of Lakawanna's First Ward Urged to Vote for Inclusion Dear Editor: It is time for the residents of the First Ward in Lackawanna to have a Councilman that makes sure everyone is included. No matter where you live; whether in Bethlehem Park or on Gates Avenue or over on Center Street, or any side street in between, we are one community and you deserve a councilman who will represent us all.

I pledge to represent everyone. Over the years I have made it my business to attend every City Council meeting, Planning & Zoning Board meeting, special meetings of the Lackawanna First Ward BOA and the Lackawanna Water Revitalization committees. All for one single purpose, to make sure the First Ward had representation; to make sure that the First ward residents had a voice at the table.

I take the responsibility of representing this community very seriously. I have been out in the community talking to you the citizens making sure your concerns are heard. I have been working in the trenches preparing for this day.

My opponent was not there when NFTA was going to suspend bus services in the city and more specifically in the First Ward. I was there and was able to get the NFTA to meet with residents and our elected officials and work out a solution which resulted in First Ward residents getting bus service 7 days a week, which had not been done in almost 12 years.

I presently serve on the Lackawanna First Ward BOA Committee, Lackawanna Water Revitalization Committee, Lackawanna Library, the Lackawanna Youth Board, and founder and chairman of Lackawanna Community Fun Days. I am an elected Commissioner of the Lackawanna Municipal Housing and a founding Board Member of Men In Action Community Group.

I am honored to be the Democratic candidate, but I stretch out to every First Ward resident. On November 6, 2018, vote for inclusion because only together can we make the First Ward better for all.

-John Ingram

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Pay Attention: They're Trying to Keep You From Voting!

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re you registered to vote? Have you confirmed that your voter registration is valid and ready to go for Election Day? Even if you think you are positively sure everything is OK with your registration, double-check it again—it’s imperative that you do.

According to a report by Salon, voters in Georgia stand a 1 in 10 chance of having been purged from the voting rolls. What’s worse is the deadline to register to vote in the state of Georgia is on Tuesday. That’s a small window of time for something that is so important.

It cannot be stressed enough. Check your voter registration.

In Texas, 2,400 people who registered to vote online through the website Voter.org had their applications rejected for not complying with state law. In Texas, your voter registration application must include your handwritten signature.

Although the deadline to register to vote in Texas is also Tuesday, state officials told My San Antonio that those affected by the Voter.org issue will have ten days to mail in their paperwork ... after they receive it in the mail from the state.

These are just two examples of the many snafus and roadblocks that can disenfranchise voters this midterm election.

So I say again: Check your voter registration. Make sure everything is as it should be. Don’t wait until the last minute.

Voting in this midterm election is so important. Don’t let anything keep you from it.

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SPORTS AT THE POINT

BY GREGORY L. GAMBLE II

Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •October 17, 2018

Bills Done In By “The Peterman” The Torch Community Spotlight: Sommerville and Perry Sign To AAF Leagues Once Again in 2 –13 Loss to Texans

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Williams Brothers Hall of Fame Honor Long Overdue

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n Tuesday October 9th Jimmy and Rickey Williams were both inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.

To date, only 330 athletes have received such honor and out of that number roughly 50 including Jimmy and Rickey are African American. For the Williams brothers, Jimmy (64 years old) and Rickey (61 years old), this honor is humbly received but long overdue.

Growing up, the Williams brothers were a tag team. Although three years apart, they did just about everything together, including honing in their skills on the basketball court. Jimmy recounts his winning experiences with his younger brother going all the way back to elementary school. “We’ve been winning since the beginning! It goes way back, all the way back to school #75! We were winning city championships and again at Genesee Humboldt Junior High School. Back then, that was like winning the state championships in high school” Jimmy recounts.

Jimmy Williams had an illustrious career as a high school and college stand out in the state of New York. In the 1972-73’ season, Jimmy Williams was the New York State Basketball Player of the Year averaging 32 points per game for East High School.

He went on to play at the prestigious Syracuse University where he was the first freshman to ever start a basketball game and led the Orangemen to their first ever Final Four appearance. His memories of his high school days are bittersweet as he states, “Winning Player of the Year, the most valuable player in the state of New York was something special to me and something that I wanted to be able to bring home and show my mother, but I never got my award.” Something that Jimmy was much deserving of, as he was the first to win the award from the City of Buffalo as well as the first State Champion in the City.

Rickey, much like his older brother Jimmy, flourished on the court. The more laid back of the two, Rickey states that he is “just humbled to be in consideration as a part of the induction process” and “when I was going to college, I just wanted to get a good education. I didn’t know that my career would take off the way it did.” But it did, and in a major way. Rickey, a product of Bishop Timon High School, spent his first two seasons at University of Mexico.

He then transferred to Long Beach State, where as he remembers, “played in a bigger market, against pro’s and top notch talent on a regular basis” and his career took off. He wound up getting drafted to the National Basketball Association in the 1978 draft to the New Orleans Jazz. In 1979, Rickey was traded to the Chicago Bulls and in 1983 was waived by the Utah Jazz.

If you were to speak to either brother today, you’d find out that they still carry the fire and tenacity that made them who they are today. Products of Buffalo’s own Masten Boy’s Club, the Williams brothers “took pride in their game” and attributes their success to their coaches, but most of all, their mindset. The mindset of true warriors and undeniable legends not just in the City of Buffalo, but in the nation.

Congratulations again to both Jimmy and Rickey Williams on being inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame and we wish you continued success and hope that you will continue to play an intricate role in the game of basketball for the City of Buffalo.

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Kevon Perry

Two Buffalo born and raised rising football athletes have been signed to AAF Teams and shinning their brightest exemplifying what it looks like to have skills and determination to accomplish the goals that they have set for themselves.

Khalil Sommerville is an extraordinary talent. At the young age of 9, Khalil expressed his liking for football and with his mother being a great role model, Khalil started playing football with a purpose. In high school, he played for the Bennett Tigers as a defensive tackle where he dominated the field. He earned a well-deserved D-1 scholarship, but most scouts thought he was too small so he ended up playing his collegiate ball years at Buffalo State where he excelled greatly at the defensive tackle position. His best season saw him receive high honors as he made All-Empire 8 First Team in 2017. For Khalil, 2018 has been filled with major accolades and accomplishments. This past summer he tried out with the Buffalo Bills where he gained a lot of knowledge on different defensive techniques. After this workout with the Bills, three weeks ago Khalil was blessed with an opportunity to continue his football career and was signed by the AAF league to play defensive tackle for the Salt Lake City Stallions who are coached by former NFL coach Dennis Erickson.

Kevon Perry is another very gifted athlete. At the early age of 6, Kevon would ask his father about playing football and grew up playing in the little leagues, eventually playing high school football for Riverside and Burgard. On the field, Kevon was a monster who was relentless at getting in the opposition's backfield. Despite Kevon not receiving any D1 recognition, he kept moving forward and decided to play in the JUCO league for two years before he was called up to play for the Louisiana Raging Cajuns as as a defensive tackle who went out to have his best collegiate game against Texas A&M as he recorded nine tackles and five of those tackles were made in the A&M backfield.

The year of 2018 has been very promising for Kevon as he was signed to the Memphis Express in the AAF league.

During our conversation both players agreed that “adjusting to the speed of the game” was the hardest process transitioning from high-school to college and they mutually uphold NFL player Aaron Donald who plays for the Los Angeles Rams and is currently the highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL. When I asked the two players what advice would they would offer to young star athletes who are trying to get to where they are, Khalil firmly replied, “be humble and trust the process”. “Don’t think that high school play is the same as college play, you have to elevate your game and learn techniques that will make you successful” said Kevon who like Khalil looks to continue his dominance on the field in Hope's that the NFL will be his next destination.

Their Agent Kenny Harris, had this to say about these great WNY athletes, "It is truly a blessing and a privilege to be a mentor to these great athletes". "They possession the beacon of light and inspiration that our future youth will be able to use to achieve their dreams". Congratulations to both of these dedicated young athletes!

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he Bills came out with two fumbles by Ray McCloud. The second fumble was received by the Texans and led to an outstanding reception by DeAndre Hopkins. The Bills offense was once again offensive to watch and doesn’t seem to be getting any better. What a sloppy game played by both teams which was hard to watch at times. It was the fastest moving game of the day. The Bills defense played tough all day except the secondary with all kinds of penalties kept the Texans drives alive.

Bill Parsells said “You are what your record says you are…..” That quote was painfully evident in watching the Bills v. Texans game with both teams having a 2-3 record going into the game.

Nathan Peterman had to play and looked good at first and then he realized he is Nathan Peterman and the turnovers came in bunches. He has no arm strength to throw an out pattern nor the wisdom to get rid of the ball. Bills Offensive coordinator Brian Dabold should have called draw plays along with screen passes to get us down the field. Peterman threw two horrible Interceptions and a Bills lead just THE BILLS REPORT before the 2 minute warning that cost them the game. Brian Dabold seems to choke with his play calling at critical situations in the game. He should never call for an out pattern with Nathan Peterman as your QB. He doesn’t call that play with Josh Allen in the game.

The injury to Josh Allen means the Bills must start veteran QB Derek Anderson in next week’s game. The question is, when is Peterman going to be cut a quality veteran receiver brought in his roster spot or else the rest of the season is going to be a disaster.

He should have never made the team with his weak arm and poor judgement. It's amazing that the Pegula’s are allowing management to keep several non-NFL players like Nathan Peterman on the roster for so long. The defense is NFL is efficient, but a very below average offense should have been addressed in off season.

The Bills go back on road to face the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday. Derek Anderson should be able to calm the offense and make short throws like screens or drops offs to running backs. His experience and judgement should be an asset this week. It will be another close game with Bills losing to Colts 13 – 10. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter: georgeradney@georgeradney and thechallengernews.com.

DID YOU KNONW…Super Bowl XLI was a watershed moment in NFL history. For the first time, black head coaches had led their teams to the sport’s biggest stage: Tony Dungy of the Colts and Lovie Smith of the Bears became the first coaches of color to reach the Super Bowl, and Dungy, following a 29-17 win, was the first to lift the Lombardi Trophy. The Raiders in 1989 made Art Shell the first black head coach of the NFL’s modern era.

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EMPLOYMENT -LEGAL NOTICEName of LLC: Problem Solve With Chess LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: July 9, 2018 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: United States Corporation Agent, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agent, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 Purpose of LLC: (Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act) Sept. 12,19,26 Oct 3,10,17

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF ERIE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST WILLIAM D. MALDOVAN, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. METLAK AKA MICHAEL METLAK, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on July 17, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Erie County Foreclosure Alcove, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 on October 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM premises known as 323 KNOWLTON AVENUE, KENMORE AKA BUFFALO, NY 14217.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Kenmore, Town of Tonawanda, County of Erie and State of New York. Section 78.25, Block 3 and Lot 4.

Approximate amount of judgment $152,517.99 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index # 803739/2016 .

Anne E. Joynt, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

-LEGAL NOTICEName of LLC: Elim Holden Developers, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State: August 9, 2018 Office of LLC: Erie County: 70 Chalmers Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14214 The NYS 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: Elim Holden Developers, LLC, 70 Chalmers Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 The registered Agent and the designated agent within the state of NY upon whom process may be served is Timothy Hogues, 70 Chalmers Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14214 Purpose of LLC: Any lawful pupose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act Duration: Perpetual Sept. 12,19,26 Oct 3,10,17

Notice of Formation Of Domestic Limited Liability Company W&W Paint and Glass LLC, Article of Organization filed Aug. 15th 2018.

Erie County office of LLC. The New York 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 19 Hecla, Buff, NY 14216. Purpose of LLC commercial and residential construction.

Oct 3,10,17, 24,31, Nov. 7 -LEGAL NOTICENoir Ride Transportation LLC . Arti­ cles of Organization 8/1 /18 . Office of LLC Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served . Mail to : 83 Glenwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14209. Purpose of LLC Any law­ful purpose permitted for LLC under NY Limited Liability Company Act .

Oct 3,10,17, 24,31 Nov.7 NOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 37 Saint James Place, LLC Filed articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: September 21, 2018 Office of the LLC: Erie County The SSNY has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC: 37 St James Pl, Buffalo NY, 14222. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

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-LEGAL NOTICETidwell Auto Sale LLC Articles of Organization. August 13, 2018 office of LLC Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated the agent upon whom process may be served, mail to 205 Moselle St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14211 purpose of LLC any lawful purpose permitted for LLC under NY Limited Liability Company Act. Oct 10,17, 24,31 Nov 7, 14

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Alesia H. Brown & Maurice D. Brown Associates LLC Arts of Org were filed by the NY Dep’t of State on August 15,2018. NY’s Sec’y of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. The Sec’y shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 28 Eggert Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14215. #N232908 Sept 26, Oct 3,10,17, 24,31

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LEGAL NOTICE Bids COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Tonawanda Rails to Trails Extension-Ph 2 State Street to East Niagara St #TAP-TR2TX-17 PIN 5761.02 Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for bicycle/pedestrian path construction project. Sealed proposals will be received at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY until 10 am, Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Certified check as bid deposit in the amount of $65,000.00 required. Minority Workforce goal, 9% DBE goal, NYS Apprenticeship, & Davis Bacon Wage Rates 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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LEGAL NOTICE Bids STEL Dunkirk Housing Bids will be received by RP Oak Hill Building Co., Inc. for the STEL Dunkirk Housing Project on 10/24/18 at 2:00pm. Please fax bids (716822-4367) or email (bids@rpoakhill. com) prior to 2:00 pm. The scope of work includes site work, concrete, masonry, rough framing, millwork, waterproofing, roofing, doors/frames/ hardware, windows, carpentry, painting, flooring, specialties, M/E/P/FP, 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.

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716-856-5627 LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting quotes for Tonawanda Rails to Trails Extension Phase II Project in Tonawanda, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents.

Optional MWBE Pre-bid meeting will be held on 10/24/18 at 3:30pm at MCI Office. Documents can be obtained by contacting joakey@markcerrone.com, Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-282-5245 or iSqFt®. Quotes due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305 by 10/30/18 at 2:00pm.

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WEDNESDAY OCT. 17

THURSDAY OCT. 18

SATURDAY OCT. 20

Free “Community Cooking Classes” at Delavan Grider Community Center:877 East Delavan Ave. from 5:307p.m. Holiday Cooking and Baking classes. Pre-register 896-7021 for more info email foodlink716@gmail.com

Aloma D. Johson Charter School Open House: 5-6:30 p.m., 15 Jewett Parkway. Now enrolling K-4. 856-4390 .

“When Wakanda Meets Hidden Figures” STEM Expo: free event grades K-12 featuring demonstrations, activities, building competitions; noon – 4 p.m., Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave., 896-7021.

(Come dressed as your favorite Wakanda or Hidden Figures character).

Public Meeting Notice: Board of the Westminster Community Charter School, at M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St (716)427-0566.

“Dance is for everybody…”

-Alvin Ailey

On Going Community Dance Classes MONDAYS Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 10 a.m. – 12 noon; FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 WEDNESDAYS Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11 a.m. - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

THURSDAYS Line Dance Classes with Willa Jackson, Instructor, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Schilleri Park Senior Center, 2057 Genesee st. 895-2727.

FRIDAYS Beginners/Intermediate Line Dance Classes Every Friday 6pm Bethel AME Church Hall 1525 Michigan @ E.Ferry Ernestine, Instructor Chicago Steppin’: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St. SATURDAYS Mike's Smooth Urban Ballroom Dance Classes: 11 to 1 PM, Saturdays, Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave. 716-380-5100 class is $5

Greater Utica Heights Block Club Meeting: Merriweather Library, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Guest: Masten Park Urban Development Agency.

The Free Legal Advice Clinic: Hosted by WNY Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNY COSH) and PUSH Buffalo. Our Lady of Hope Church corner of Lafayette and Grant from 4:30p.m.

- 6:30p.m.

Yoga & Jembe Every Thursday at Juneteenth headquarters 1517 Genesee 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 24 Dorie Miller Rifle and Pistol Club: Frank Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue, 6-7:30 pm.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

WEDNESDAY OCT. 24 Free “Community Cooking Classes” at Delavan Grider Community Center:877 East Delavan 5:30-7p.m. Holiday Cooking and Baking classes. Pre-register 896-7021 for more info email foodlink716@gmail.com THURSDAY OCT. 25 The Harlem Wizards: Professional entertainment basketball team, 6:30 p.m., Niagara Falls High School Wolvarena, 4455 Porter Rd, $5 presale, $6 at the door.

Board of Block Clubs Monthly Meeting: Belmont Resource Center, 1195 Main St., 6:30 – 8 p.m.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St (716)427-0566.

FRIDAY OCT. 19 Ministers Wives & Widows of Buffalo Sponsoring Open Mic 7-9pm 400 Northampton.

Event is pre-registration for upcoming women’s conference 2018.

SATURDAY OCT. 20 Youth Confidence Day: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., East Community High School, 820 Northampton St. To register: www.eventbriote.com.

2018 WNY Foster Parent Summit: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., ECC South Campus, Lecture Hall Bldg. 5, 4041 Southwestern Blvd.

City Wide Children’s Music Concert: 6 p.m. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 165 Doat St.

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

FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY MONTH 2018

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 ENGINE 2 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Elmwood and Virginia

Saturday, October 13, 2018

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

ENGINE 33 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Fillmore and Buell

Saturday, October 20, 2018

ENGINE 31 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Bailey and Doat BYRON W. BROWN Mayor of Buffalo

WILLIAM RENALDO Fire Commissioner

FREE SMOKE DETECTORS, Fire House Tours, Children’s Activities & More!

ENGINE 3 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Broadway and Monroe

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 ENGINE 28 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Lovejoy and Gold

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FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY MONTH: October is Fire Prevention & Safety Month and Mayor Byron Brown invites the community to visit local fire houses. The open house tours, which began Oct. 10, will continue this weekend, Saturday Oct. 20 at Engine 31 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at. Bailey and Doat , also at Engine 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Broadway and Monroe. The final tour will take place on Wednesday, October 24 at Engine 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Lovejoy and Gold. Pictured above (from left) Fire Fighter Knightner, Captain Parker and Fire Fighter Walker, pose with young visitors at Engine 33 at Fillmore and Buell . Challenger Photo

COMMANDER’S CALL: The annual Commander’s Call – Buffalo, NY VAMC, took place September 28 at the VA WNY Healthcare System. The event is held when the Director of the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) meets with the Commanders of the various veterans organizations and groups in the area. In the photo from left: Henry W. Curtis III (Past Commander of the Jesse Clipper American Legion Post), Sandi Williams (President and Founder of United Veterans of Buffalo, Janet Smith (President of the Jesse Clipper American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Past Post Commander), Michael J. Swartz (Executive Director, VA WNY Health Care System), Debbera Ransom (Commander of AMVETS Post 24), and Danielle Bergman (Acting Associate Director, VA WNY Health Care System).

ROYALTY: Queens (L-R) Ferry District Board of education member Sharon Belton-Cottman, singer/songwriter extraordinaire Drea d'Nur (seated) and educator and Queen Mother Donna Habeeb are pictured at Kleinhans Music Hall following Drea's first blockbuster production tribute to Nina Simone.Looking beautiful ladies! Challenger Photo

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