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he Sankofa Festival of the Arts committee is extending an invitation to you to attend and support its celebration activities. The celebration is an annual African American theatre, art, dance, and music festival sponsored by Mood Makers Books, Kaiyum Gallery and Village Gate. It is a comprehensive joyful celebration of art and artists of African decent. It is our mission to showcase the best of Rochester’s culture … “Learning from the Past - Build for the Future!” For the past nine years the Sankofa Festival of the Arts has been successfully presented at Village Gate, in the neighborhood of the Arts, traditionally held on the 4th weekend in August. This year’s celebration marks our tenth year and is scheduled for August 27th & 28th 2010. Friday night, August 27th will celebrate theatre arts and jazz. The celebration will feature three local women playwrights and jazz performed by the Janet Beaman Group. Three playwrights
will stage their works Friday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. - at the MuCCC, Multiuse Community Cultural Center, 142 Atlantic Avenue. Tickets can be purchased $10 advance or $15 MARSHA at the door. The works are The Mis-Education of Some Negroes” by Deborahh C. Floyd, “The Stage Mother: A Love Story” by Laura Thomas “Hatshepsut: She Wears the Beard, She Says I’m King” by Delores Jackson Radney. Saturday, August 28th features a full day’s celebration at Village Gate in the court yard and first floor of the main building, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For your enjoyment - a market place of vendors,
Around Town August 21:
Monroe County Sting Playoff Game, East High School, 1801 E. Main Street, 7 p.m., kids under 12 free, $5 for adults
August 21:
Sankofa Festival: noon to 8 p.m. Village Gate Square, North Goodman Street August 21: Clarissa Street Celebration. Free.
August 22:
Womonstock/her outdoor multi-artist event fest, Ellison Park, Creekside Lodge, from 3 to 7 p.m. Page 2
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CSWA Holds”Womonstock” An outdoor, All FEMALE, multiARTIST event, “Womonstock” will take place at Ellison Park’s Creekside Lodge. on Sunday, October 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. The cost is $12 per person or $8 for groups of three or more.Womonstock features various ART expressions such as: live poetry, dance, live music, live canvas, photo gallery, food & craft vendors, plus so much more! This event is wheelchair accessible & ASL interpreted. The line-up includes (but is not limited to): spoken artist: Lu Highsmith, Marie Starr, Chan McKenzie, young Cayla; dancers: The colorful Belly dancers of Sword & Scarab; a photo & visual art gallery featuring: Keli Cahill, and EvolutionaryGirls Club artists; musicians:
information booths, children’s zone, food, health/wellness and an impressive list of music, dance, spoken word and other local talent. Volunteers are needed and vendor space is available. The Sankofa Festival of the Arts is free and open to the public. The entertainment line-up: Jimmy Highsmith, Jr. & The Funk Box, Mime Gospel Dance-“ Karl”Klay” Young”, Spoken Word -“ Njozi Poets”, Buffalo, N. Y. Accapella Gospel - “The Rochester Acapella Chorus” and Conscious Rap/R&B TRS Featuring Ashley Danielle.”
Amanda Ashley, Lauren Faggiano, and AmandaGrace. Proceeds will go towards Sisters Saying Something’s upcoming publication, HER an anthology of multimedium performances and projects. The event is being sponsored by Culture Starts With Art, an outreach group of SSS.
“Keeping The Word of God Alive Through Song” “Keepingt the Word of God Alive Through Song” will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St. in Rochester. Featured will be Eli Wilson, Jr. composer, vocalist, musician and director along with pecial guests Immaculate Conception Liturgical Dances and Evangelist Gwendolyn Stewart of Buffalo.This event is part of the church’s centennial year celebration. Tickets are $15 in advance; $16 at
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Benefit Concert for Families Business Gets Green of City Grill Victims
INNOCENT VICTIMS: (L-R): Danyell Mackin, Willie McCaa III, Tiffany Wilhite and Shawn-Tia Mc Neil.
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A Benefit Concert for the families of the victims of the City-Grill Shooting will be held on Sunday, August 22 at 6 p.m. in the Destiny Christian Worship Center(UB South Campus Allen Hall) 101 Allen Hall in Buffalo. Pastor Dion Brinson will preach. Free to the public Featured Artists: J. Spence, choSon, Shaddie Swag and Kyria A Free-will offering will be raised to give to the victims families.
Meeting Postponed
The August 19th session of Business Gets Green at the Merriweather Library has been postponed until the next session, which is set for Thursday, October 21st. Business Gets Green meetings allow participants to network and learn about green business opportunities.
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There has been another change in dates for the 12th Annual Ellicott Mall Reunion . Due to a conflict with scheduling for the Sept 4th date with Council Member Haynes Community Fun Day, the Reunion’s new date is Sept 11th at the JFK Community Park on Clinton and Hickory Street from Noon to 8p.m. There will be food games and three different bands who will be entertaining with the sweet sounds of that old school music, also prizes for the bid-wis, chess and spades tournaments winners. This is a free event all you need to bring is your lounge chairs. We do apologize for the different change of dates. This is officially the last major community event of the summer so lets do it big! If you still wish to volunteer or have any questions please feel free to call 716-888-0273.
Our heartfelt prayers go out to families of the victims of last weekend’s City Grill Massacre, as they prepare for the funerals of their loved ones, and struggle to make sense of a perfectly senseless loss of life.
The community is still reeling from the insane, cold blooded murder of four innocent people and the wounding of four others outside the City Grill in downtown Buffalo early Sunday morning. So far, community leaders are trying to step to the plate by hosting public meetings and attending vigils and gatherings to lend their support. A few fundraisers for families of the victims have also been planned. True Bethel Baptist Church pastor/teacher Rev. Darius Pridgen has been very vocal and proactive. But even when the suspect or suspects are caught, and if and when they tell why they committed this heinous crime, the pain will linger for a long time. The prayer should be for healing and an end to the carnage; to the selfgenocide; to the madness that is all too common among young Black people across America today . By now most everyone has been following the events in the major media, as the story made national news. Here ‘s a brief update: *The shooting erupted at the City Grill restaurant last Friday night where an overflow crowd both inside the establishment and out, had gathered. Witnesses told The Challenger t here were about 300 inside and another 400 milling around outside – mostly oungp e o p l e that night. Among those gunned down as the crowd left the establishment was Danyell Mackin, 30 who had flown in from Texas with his wife to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. He was killed along with Willie McCaa III, 26; Shawnita McNeil, 27; and Tiffany Wil-
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hite, 32. Danyell’s wife Tanisha, was not hurt. *The 4 injured were, Demario Vass, 30, who remains in critical condition; James Robb Jr., 27, and Shamar Davis, 30, who are both in stable condition and 27-year-old Tillman Ward, who was shot in the elbow and is in good condition. *Cops arrest the wrong man. Last Saturday morning, Keith D. Johnson was briefly jailed as a suspect in the City Grill murders, but authorities had to let him go. Family and friends say the wrong arrest could have jeopardized the entire family and targeted them for retaliation as his photo was splashed across the front page of the News in His mother, Jackie Green, , told the media her son was a victim, not a predator and that he too could have been killed. The family requested police protection but did not get it. *Police now have another “suspect” but they are not revealing any names. They have also since reviewed footage from a surveillance camera which reportedly caught the shooter on tape. *Several motives are floating around, among them that gang warfare led to the tragedy. But no one knows for sure to date, what exactly brought the shooting on.
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Thompson Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Protect Our Drinking Water Joins with Residents and Advocates to Urge Moratorium on “Hydro-Fracking” / Gas Drilling Which Could Pollute New York’s Drinking Water
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as drilling in New York could contaminate the drinking water of more than 12 million New York residents, putting public safety over the interests of gas companies. But thanks to the Senate Democratic Majority which recently passed legislation sponsored by Senator Antoine Thompson , a temporary moratorium on gas drilling (“hydro-fracking”) has been mandated to ensure adequate time to research safety measures and regulations. That legislation also requires passage in the State Assembly before it can be sent to the Governor’s desk for approval. Hydro-fracking, created by Halliburton Inc., is a toxic gas drilling technique. It involves blasting chemicals water and sand into natural gas containing shale, knocking the gas out for harvest but also causing a toxic slush to form as the shale and natural toxins mix in with the water and can potentially poison the water table. Senator Thompson held a news conference at the State Office building here on Court Street last Friday where he was joined by Josh Fox, producer of the HBO documentary called, “Gasland” and several residents from a Pennsylvania community where the hydro-fracking is taking place. “This is huge news! Senator Thompson and the NY State Senate have shown incredible foresight and leadership by passing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing to protect the citizens of New York State,” said Fox. “This is a thunderbolt that will and must echo across the nation and across the world. If sanity is to prevail and if the immense suffering and damage caused by this unregulated, unsafe and irresponsible drilling is to stop, it will be because the world listened to New York.” “This is a landmark day, an unbelievable occurrence and a model for people across America,” Fox said. “It is the first time a major bill was passed that says ‘not so fast!.” The Senate, on August 3, 2010, overwhelmingly passed S8129B/Thompson by a vote of 48-9. This bill provides for a suspension, until May 15, 2011, of the issuance of new permits for the drilling of a well which utilizes the practice of hydraulic fracturing. The legislation is now awaiting action by the Assembly before it can be sent to the Governor for his support. Thompson’s one year moratorium will help to accomplish several goals, including: • Providing an extended period of time to study this new technology before perPage 4
Sen. Thompson addresses the press. Filmmaker Josh Fox is pictued, right.
mits are issued and drilling is allowed. • Ensuring environmental experts and the public have time to review any proposed regulations and offer ways to make them stronger. • Allocating enough time for the Legislature to review the DEC’s conclusions on the environmental impact of the gas drilling. The landmark legislation has been hailed and drawn press coverage across the country and as far away as Australia. “Our drinking water in New York State could possibly be in jeopardy,” said Senator Thompson, Chair of the Environmental Conservation Committee . “We are simply asking for an in-depth study to be conducted before drilling decisions are made that could possibly have catastrophic affects on our natural resources and families. My colleagues and I in the Majority Senate passed legislation to put a halt on drilling temporarily, and I urge the Assembly to do the same.” “The Sierra Club favors a moratorium which will give the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation sufficient time to develop regulations to protect our water and farmland concerning the new technology of mega-hydrofracturing for natural gas in shale. The very nature of the Marcellus Shale formations found in our State makes the safety of megahydrofracturing techniques here questionable,” said Bob Ciesielski Sierra Club, Niagara Group, Chair. “Citizens Campaign for the Environment commends Senator Thompson for championing sensible precautions and securing a proactive moratorium in the Senate, and we now strongly urge the Assembly and the Governor to take action and make this law as soon as possible,”said Brian Smith, WNY Program Director for Citizens Campaign for the Environment. The side effects from hydro-fracking are extraordinarily costly and personally devastating, as families across Pennsylvania and other states have learned after rushing into drilling. The public health concerns are well documented and economically, if something went wrong, New Yorkers cannot afford to foot the bill. On top of the economic and
health concerns, there are considerable safety hazards within the untested drilling process. Since May there have been two instances of gas wells exploding, and both took lives. As the DEC is beginning to prepare for the drilling license process it is crucial that the Assembly takes immediate action. “This is a fight worth fighting for…” declared Thompson.
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St. John Christian Academy Project Gift Thanks Mrs. Jones! St. John Christian Academy Project Gift Would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Mildred Jones who has been a Foster Grandparent for the program for the past eight years. During this time she has exhibited a caring and professional demeanor while servicing Developentally Disabled Children. Mrs. Jones has an Mildred Jones excellent work record. She takes the initiative to assist the children with homework, computer lab and volunteers for field trips to ensure that the children have proper supervision. Mrs. Jones has truly been an inspiration and has made a difference in the lives of the children. The St. John Project Gift program is thankful for Mrs. Jones dedication and outstanding service. For information regarding Project Gift contact Kathy Burgin-Program Coordinator @ 855-2353. Minister Michael Chapman,Pastor/CEO
Home Going Celebration for Elder Mother Jones A Home Going celebration will be held for Velma C. Jones, Elder, Mother, Evangelist, Teacher, and Confidante on Saturday, August 21 at Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Avenue. The wake is from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by the celebration at 11 a.m. sharp. Mother Jones entered into the Eternal Fields of Life on Saturday, August 14. May her beautiful and loving soul rest forever in peace.
Men’s Retreat The Potter’s House Church will host their Annual Men’s Retreat Conference, on Friday and Saturday, August 27 - 28 at Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Rd, E. Aurora. The cost of the retreat is $125.For further information please contact the Potter’s House at (716) 2853445.
We are Engaged in Spiritual Warfare! By Rosetta Swain, Servant/Pastor
Zion Missisonary Baptist News Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where Dr. Robert E. Baines, Sr. is Pastor, is located at 179 East Ferry Street. Call 716-886-1362 for more information. *Wednesday, August 25 - Friday, August 27 Summer Youth Revival 2010 @7:00PM nightly. It's Time To Forgive! - ALL AGES WELCOME Guest Speakers: Pastor Shareef Ali, True Bethel Baptist Church Director of Ministry Pastor Andre Clark, New Direction Christian Fellowship. *Saturday, August 28, ZMBC COMMUNITY DAY 10:00am - 6:00 pm All Are Invited - Clothing & Food Giveaways, bounce house, basketball court, information tables, guest choirs, praise dancers, drill teams, $100 gas card raffle and much, much more.
On Saturday August 14th the Holy Spirit woke me up with 11 Chronicles 7:14 and told me to pass it on to any and everyone that would listen. I told my Pastor Rev. Darius Pridgen and I got a chance to give the message four times on Sunday at my church Enter In, at the take it to the Streets twice, and at Tabernacle Baptist Church. God said, “If my people which are called by my name” do what He says, then He will heal the land. We have got to stop pointing the fingers at the Mayor and other officials. This is a spiritual matter and we are engaged in spiritual warfare. We have to come together like never before and truly commit ourselves to prayer, not just any people but God’s people who are truly called. All the groups and committees and street talk, it’s time out. It’s all about prayer and seeking His face. God says we have two ears but we don’t hear and we are not listening!
Let Us Pray for Change By Elder CL Jeffries
We have a spirit of Death and Despair over our City and Region. The value of human life is evidence of the complete absence of hope and love. The cloud that for many years people have said they have seen over our City has now settled as a dense fog all around our communities. It is difficult for many to see any goodness or bright opportunity before them. Death can be seen in many ways if we apply the meaning behind the rampant loss of life to other aspects of our community. The end of opportunity,hope, and chance. Not just the mass shooting that just occurred and the random shootings each week. But there is an increase in abortion rates here as well. Increased sales of Morning After Pills also signal the dying away of life. I'm trying to reach religious leaders all over the region. Prayer, reconciliation, and repentance are necessary - more important than Bass Pro and the Waterfront construction project. We need true unity and a unified effort to bring an end to all of this death. I know you probably need to hear this from a more prominent leader in our community. Let him or her humble themselves with me and speak now. If not please post this plea, lets meet in this City and Region. Let us pray ! Page 6
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“LET THE VILLAGE CELEBRATE!” The Homegoing celebration for Brother Simba Mlee was one of the most spiritual and culturally rich events in Buffalo history.
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rother Simba probably smiled all the way to heaven. Two of the city’s top Baptist ministers officiated – Rev. Darius Pridgen and Rev. James A. Lewis. Bro. David Muhammad, the Muslim minister from the Nation of Islam spoke. Just about every Black elected official participated. And the church was filled to capacity with folks from in town, out of town, every faith, political persuasion, nationally and walk of life. Marked by scores of drummers, dancers and horns, it was one of Buffalo’s most spiritual and culturally rich home going services ever. True Bethel Baptist Church’s Swan Street location hosted the gathering marked by dancing, drumming and spontaneous outbursts of celebration. Rev. Pridgen handled it all masterfully; allowing those gathered there to move freely and without restraints, while at the same time keeping the program on track. The elders filled the front of the church – included among them former Deputy Speaker Arthur O. Eve, former Council Member Clifford Bell and Brooklynbased activist and educator Jitu Weusi. Political leaders joined them, as they presented proclamations from the city, state and county. Mayor Byron Brown called Bro. Simba a “freedom fighter…a king,” adding, “he was about raising the consciousness of his people. Everywhere he went he practiced peace and love.” Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant recalled how New York City Council Member and Freedom Party gubernatorial candidate Charles Barron made visiting with Brother Simba a priority before leaving Buffalo a few weeks ago. It was during that meeting that Simba reportedly told Barron that starting the Freedom Party was the best thing they could have done. She also paid tribute to those who cared for him in his last days, “Mama” Charlene Miller, Bro. Abubacar Jackson, Sister Joyce Dade and Bro. Rafi Green. State Senator Antoine Thompson called Baba Simba a source of strength and “a man of God” who gave much to all of us. While Council Member Demone Smith reminded the audience of how much Brother Simba loved Black people. His
message to politicians, Smith recalled, was: “I’m doing my job and that’s to keep you brothers in the ‘house’ focused on what your job is.” Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples and Ellicott District Council Member Dr. Curtis Haynes were also on hand to pay tribute to Bro. Simba. As the casket was closed on his remains, the church erupted in drumming and handclapping. Baba Simba’s eldest sister, Estelle Pennington, resplendent in a White African-inspired design, danced and praised as a magnificent red, black and green “Liberation Flag” complete with stars and stripes, was draped over it. She was accompanied by their youngest brother Charles Douglas Stephens, the image of his big brother. The entertainment was awesome. The African dancing was beautiful and intense and featured the likes of Buffalo’s legendary master drummer and brother-friend of Baba Simba’s, Emile Latimer. Song stylist Drea brought the house down with an incredible rendition of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song,” and her husband “Q-Boogie” Habeeb electrified the audi-
ence with a poem and performance fit for a king. (See poem page 11) Singer Bro. Imari performed a stirring, heartfelt acappella, “Everything Must Change.” A beautiful praise dance in Baba Simba’s honor was performed by Sis. Wanda Strong-Howard . The accolades continued. Minister Muhammad of Mosque #23, gave a rousing presentation which included a gracious call for community support for The Challenger ((the paper Simba labored to help build for over a quarter of a century.) Noted Brooklynbased activist/educator Jitu Weusi, co-chair of the Freedom Party, called Bro. Simba “a most extraordinary brother… he was a prophet, he was a teacher.” Jitu recalled that Bro. Simba had two wishes: He wanted to be buried in the Motherland (Africa) and he wanted his decades of photographs assembled and put into a book. Jitu pledged to help raise whatever resources or funds needed to accomplish those objectives. The planning of a local Memorial Fund is in the works. Rev. Dr. James Lewis delivered a fitting eulogy – but not before spreading laughter as he came to the pulpit in a Rasta hat complete with fake dreadlocks. “I am Baba Simba,” he declared. “You are Baba Simba…We are all Baba Simba.” He dwelled mostly on the meaning of love and recalled Simba remaining “strong all the way to the end….” - even signing himself out of the hospital to attend Juneteenth. “No one else but Simba could have brought us all together,” he said. “Everybody is it the house.” Baba Simba wasn’t rich, he continued,
but “he was a voice in the wilderness of Buffalo New York.” He said the community needs to come together to be the people Bro. Simba preached about. Horns blared “When the Saints go Marching In” accompanied by Jembe drums as the casket was led out of the church. Once outside the celebration continued. So high was the spirit, that a spontaneous parade/march took place down Swan Street to the center for the repast as folks chanted, “Baba Simba Peace and Love! Baba Simba Peace & Love!” It was truly a tribute fit for a King. Long live the King! Baba Simba… peace and love! –a.b.
BABA SIMBA OCT. 24, 1933 - AUG. 2, 2010 Baba Simba Melee was born Arthur L. Stephens on October 24, 1933 to the late William Franklyn Stephens and the late Angelina (Alice) Rhino Stephens in Brooklyn, NY. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Estelle Pennington, William Franklyn Stephens Jr., Clinton Dewitt Stephens and Florence Edwards. He leaves to cherish his memory sister, Ethylee Stephens of Winter Park, Florida and his brother Charles Douglas Stephens of St. Mary’s Georgia. He fathered three children, Alice Marie (deceased), Anthony and Tanisha. Baba Simba also leaves three grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews and a host of cousins, extended Family and Friends. He made his Transition in Buffalo, N.Y. on August 2, 2010.
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Local Talent Featured at Historic Lewiston Jazz Fest
ON STAGE *Friday Aug. 20, Buffalo Live Presents After Work Friday “The Happy Hour” Nikki Hicks and her band Momma’s Biscuits $5 charge, doors open 5pm and band begins at 5:30pm Food specials, drinks specials and more
*Kenny Garrett, a Grammy Award winning American post bop jazz saxophonist and flutist, Saturday, August 21 at the Tralf, 7-8 p.m.; $35 presale/$40 day of show; tickets on sale at all Ticketmaser locations, charge by phone 1-800-745-300 (21+event). Tickets at all Ticketmaster locations *LMAO Live Sketch Comedy Show, Wed August 18, 7p.m., Five Fifty Banquet Hall 550 Genesee St. $15 at Doris Records; $20 at the door. Tickets at Doris Records and online at www.atpgalaxy.com. More at the door, For more info call 716-602-6253.
*COMEDY Thea headlines live @ Buffalo Live’s “Pryor Room” for two nights, Fri. Aug. 20. & Sat. Aug. 21. Doors 8pm and 9pm showtime, hosted by TALENT With special guest comedians. Buffalo Live Located 3053 Main St. corner of Minnesota. Comedy Show Tickets Doris Records 883-2410 and @ Eleven 8332111 Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door
Pictured Top L-R: James “Pappy” Martin,Janice Mitchell, (bottom L-R) The Jazz ensemble featuring Lady Lita, Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble
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he Historical Lewiston Jazz Festival enters its ninth year on August 27th and 28th Jazz musicians will perform throughout the Village of Lewiston, NY in numerous restaurants and pubs -- as well as at a variety of outdoor sites along Center Street -- on Friday evening and all day Saturday August 27 and 28. All jazz performances are FREE to the public. This year several local talents will be featured: Pappy Martin and the Love Supreme Jazz, Saturday, August 28 (7:30 p.m.), one of the most outstanding Jazz organizations in the Greater Western New York and Buffalo/Niagara Region. Pappy Martin is the founder and director of the Masten District Jazz Festival in Buffalo and is the founder and director of the Love Supreme School The Jazz ensemble featuring Lady Lita, Friday, August 27. The legendary group, with Band Leader Bilal Abdullah on saxophone, Doug “Trigger” Gaston on piano, Greg Piontek on the big bass and Larry Owens on drums performs every Friday night at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo. Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Ensemble, Saturday, August 28, featuring some of New York’s finest instrumentalists who deliver some of the freshest Latin jazz grooves around. Janice Mitchell and the Jim Beishline Trio, Saturday, August 28. Their gospelblues backgrounds subtly flavor their polished jazz standard arrangements producing their unique sound. In addition to enjoying jazz performed by world-class musicians, attendees at this FREE event can browse for treasures at a premier jewelry show, view Jaguars and other classic cars at a vintage car show, and sample a wide array of culinary delights provided by local restaurants and regional wine producers. This Festival is hosted by the Lewiston Jazz Festival, Inc., and the Town and Village of Lewiston. For more information please visit: http://www.artpark.net/content/pages/specialevents-wine-festival
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Deborah Smith Scott, retired principal from the Performing Arts Academy,and her trio, known as “The BlueTulip” is making a brief stop to celebrate friendship, summer and music on Friday, August 27, from 6-9 p.m. at The 31 Club , 31 N. Johnson Park (at the corner of South Elmwood and North Johnson Park) Hosts are Bob and Lois Johnson. Donation is$30 per person .her trio, known as “The BlueTulip” Net proceeds to UNICEF Fund for Haiti’s Children. On Stage Listings are Free. Write: The Challenger, On Stage, PO Box 474,, Bflo., NY 14208; or email:
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Talbert Mall/ Frederick Douglass Towers Reunion Celebrates 50 Years of Family History this Weekend T
his weekend, August 20, 21 and 22, an extraordinary 50 years of African American family history will be celebrated in Buffalo when the Talbert Mall/ Frederick Douglass Towers Reunion 2010 takes place. The fun kicks off on Friday, August 20 at 6 p.m. with a “Meet & Greet Dancing in the Street” coming together at 234 Jefferson Avenue, corner of Clinton. BUFFALO FUNK FEST: August 28, On Saturday, August 21, the LaSalle Park. reunion continues at the 234 JefferTALBERT MALL FREDERICK DOUG- son location with all day activities LASS TOWERS REUNION 2010: August on the grounds of the “projects.” And on Sunday, August 22 the 20-22, 335-2182, 818-3410. celebration will end with a 50th Anniversary Award Reunion at the Creekside Restaurant at 6 p.m. at Back in the day. Harlem Road and William Street. Tickets are $35 per person. Honorees included former Talbert Mall residents Rev. Blackburn, former County Legislator George “Butch” Holt, Gloria Roseboro, Gladys Diji, Delanor Doyle, MD and T. “Sonny” Pugh. Sunday’s entertainment Abbey Lincoln, a singer whose dra- will feature the Old School B. Boys and DJ McAdory. It’s the only paid event the matic vocal command entire weekend. and tersely poetic “We always just called it the ‘projects’” reunion chairman George “JJ” Johnson songs made her a said. “This is actually our 51st year and were expecting from 750 to 1,000 people singular figure in jazz, coming as far away as Alaska and South Africa.” died on last Saturday Talbert Mall opened in November 1959 under the auspices of the Buffalo Municipal in Manhattan. She Housing Authority with seven families of African American and Hispanic descent. was 80 and lived on Over the years hundreds of families found much needed shelter in the complex. the Upper West Side. “We came from the Dante Projects (displaced) to Talbert Mall where I grew up. Enlarge This Image I didn’t leave there until I was about 19 years old.,” he continued. M s . L i n c o l n ’s Johnson’s mother, Mary Johnson was a community organizer who started the career encompassed projects first “T” (Tenant) Council, outspoken civil rights He said that he and his 35-member committee have been working hard and advocacy in the 1960s planning this event for a year. and fearless introspec“We wanted to make it three days so that people who live in different parts of tion in more recent the country and world would be able to come back,” he continued. years, and for a time For more information contact Delores Foxworth at (716) 335-2182 or George in the 1960s she acted Johnson at (716) 818-3410. in films, including one with Sidney Poitier. Long recognized as one of jazz’s most arresting and uncompromising singers, Ms. Lincoln gained similar stature as a songwriter only over the last two decades. Ms. Lincoln was born Anna Marie Wooldridge in Chicago on Aug. 6, 1930, the 10th of lead. Ms. Lincoln, who married Max Roach in 1962, was for a while more active as an actress than a singer. During a visit to Africa in 1972, Ms. Lincoln received two honorary appellations from political officials: Moseka, in Zaire, and Aminata, in Guinea. (Moseka would occasionally serve as her surname.) She began to consider her calling as a storyteller and focused on writing songs.
Abbey Lincoln, Bold and Introspective Jazz Singer, Dies at 80
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BRIGHTEST & BEST Six Ways to Stop Urban Violence Phi Omega 2010 Scholars
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he Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi Omega Graduate Chapter is proud to announce the winners of their 2010 Clarence “Rock” Conners Scholarships. Clarence “Rock” Conners was a profound advocate of higher education. As a member of Theta Psi and Phi Omega Chapter he tirelessly worked to ensure young people attended college. As an administrator in the financial aid office at the University at Buffalo, Rock may it possible for hundreds of students to graduate. He also continued his message of acquiring higher education at St. John Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Phi Omega is honored to award $6,000 in local scholarships in the name of the late Clarence “Rock” Conners to the following recipients:
Charles Howard ($1,250) : Charles graduated from
Canisus High School with honors. He enjoys basketball, football and wrestling. Charles has volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul’s Soup Kitchen; he is scheduled to attend Clark University in Atlanta, GA to study Psychology.
Malcolm Wales ($1,000) : Malcolm is a
graduate of Williamsville North High School. His aspiration is to become a pharmacist. Malcolm received the Spartan Award for varsity basketball and participated in the Jack and Jill Beautillion program. He is a member on the junior usher board at St. John’s Baptist Church and enjoys playing the piano. Malcolm has been accepted to attend Bowie State University.
Taylor Smith ($1,000) : Taylor Smith graduated with honors from The Buffalo Seminary. She has aspirations of becoming an Obstetrician specializing in premature birth. Taylor was inducted into the 2009 Class of Youth Leaders of Erie County and the Girl Scouts. Her school of choice is Allegheny College majoring in Biology with a minor in Spanish.
Cydney Johnson ($1,000) : Cydney Johnson is a graduate of the
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart whereshe maintained Honor Roll status. She is the recipient of Sacred Heart’s Leadership award and a former participant in the Erie County Youth Leadership program. Cydney will be enrolled at Niagara University in the fall where she plans to study Business Administration with a minor in French. She is an active member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Wayne Jones ($500) : Wayne Jones graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School. He served as an active member of the student council. Wayne is scheduled to attend Canisius College to pursue a degree in Business Marketing. He aspires to create his own business in the near future. Latricia Peach ($500) : Latricia is a graduate of McKinley
High School. She was a member of the Future Teachers and the Aquatic Ecology clubs. Latricia is scheduled to attend Buffalo State College in the fall. She is an active member of Second Chance Ministries. Samuel Harris ($250) : Samuel is a graduate of Hutchinson Central Technical High School where he received numerous leadership awards. He enjoys basketball, football and track. Samuel is scheduled to attend the University at Buffalo. He is a member of Greater Hope Baptist Church.
Paisley Taylor ($250) : Paisley graduated from Tapestry Charter High School. She served as Captain for girls’ basketball team and was a founding member of the senior prom committee. Paisley is looking forward to attending Buffalo State College in the fall.
Brian Rice ($250): Brian graduated from Amherst
Central High School. He enjoys wrestling, football, and volunteering at the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. He has been accepted into Trocaire College where he will study Nursing.
Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients. Proceeds and donations from Phi Omega’s annual Scholarship Ball and Golf Tournament were used for these scholarships. Phi Omega Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) 3 non-for-profit organization. Contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible. Page 10
By Casey Gane-McCalla
After over 110 people were killed in Chicago this year, state lawmakers began proposing that the National Guard should be brought in to police the city. The National Black Police Association has objected to this proposal, which could lead to further brutality and a disenfranchised population. Still there are many things that can be done to stop urban violence in Chicago and the rest of the country without deploying armies. Politicians, youth advocates and community advocates must all find ways to stop urban crime in both the long term and the short term. Here are 6 Ways We Can Stop Urban Violence. All of the above will help reduce violence but number #1 should be parents instilling “good” values into their children. 1. More Jobs And Summer Jobs For Youth The old saying “Idle hands are the devil’s tools” directly relates to urban youth and summer jobs. Summer job programs give teenagers work experience and skills, while keeping them off the streets and out of trouble. Teenagers can work as camp counselors, clean up the city, have clerical jobs, work with the elderly or work Green Jobs that will help them have careers in the future. Gangs take place where jobs and schools fail students. Inner-city youth without summer jobs often wind up dealing with the temptations of the street and wind up joining gangs and participating in criminal activity. Summer jobs will not only help the short term goal of stopping crime this summer, but will also provide young people with the necessary experience and training for adult careers. At a time when many state budgets are being slashed, people must fight to keep programs that keep city youth occupied for the summers. 2. Strengthen Gun Laws Every year thousands of illegal guns enter urban areas from gun friendly states like Virginia and South Carolina. These guns are the guns that fuel inner city violence. New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Boston Mayor, Thomas Menino have recently criticized the White House for not enacting on a report from Mayors Against Illegal Handguns that proposed 40 steps for reducing inner city gun violence. People need to support legislation that will keep guns out of the hands of young people in our inner-cities. 3. Change The Culture Of Violence In Our Cities While rap music is not the cause of inner city violence, it is not doing anything to stop it. Several popular rappers have been promoting gangs and gang violence. Leaders and journalists in our community as well as conscious rappers must address the problems of gangs in Hip Hop music. Rappers must be taken to task for their words and the affect they have on urban youth. Rappers are one of the few examples of people who have made it out of urban, poverty stricken neighborhoods, so young people from those environments tend to look up to and emulate rappers. Activists must pressure
record labels, radio stations, website and TV channels to stop promoting rappers who encourage gangs and gang violence to stop doing so. 4. Strengthen Prison To Work Programs Every year thousands of inmates are released to from prisons, many for non-violent offenses. Given job policies, ex-convicts have a very tough time finding employment after serving their prison sentence. The prison system is supposed to rehabilitate prisoners, so they can re-enter society, but often it just helps to just submerge prisoners even more into the criminal lifestyle. This leads to a revolving door prison industry, where inmates come out more violent and gang connected than they were when they came in. Prisoners who are given career skills and opportunities are less likely to return to lives of crime and violence than those who haven’t. 5. Change The Drug Laws By criminalizing drugs, you are inherently giving criminals the control of them. Many incidents of inner city violence come directly from the drug trade. If marijuana were to be legalized, much of the violence over the marijuana trade
could be eliminated. If cocaine and heroin addicts were given treatment for their addictions, and others were educated about the realities of the drugs, there would be less demand for the cocaine and heroin and subsequently, less crime. 6. Communicate With Law Enforcement The Stop Snitching code needs to be abolished, both in the “hood” and in the police department, where the “code of silence” often allows police corruption and brutality to run rabid. Due to police harassment, racial profiling and police brutality, many people in urban areas view the police as the enemy and are reluctant to cooperate with them. This leads to gangs and criminals having free-reign to terrorize people in those neighborhoods. Police groups such as 100 Black Men in Law Enforcement should be used as a bridge between urban communities and the police force. If more people in urban neighborhoods were willing to cooperate with the police, many violent criminals could be apprehended and both police and residents of urban areas would not have to worry so much about violent crime.
Food for Thought
2010: The Year of the Metal Tiger The Year of the Metal Tiger…a dynamic, aggressive year! With Yang Metal clashing the Tiger (whose main qi is Yang Wood), it’ll be an unstable year with many changes and movement. The good news is that at least we’ll see some growth (although limited), as opposed to the stagnating Earth Ox year just past. Similarly, on the world stage, signs of economic recovery have appearred and will trickle through 2010. Wood in the study of the all-important 5 elements of Chinese Metaphysics indicates growth. However, the presence of Metal impedes growth- what we see is a tussle between growth and control/regulations/order. This is also a tussle between compassion and righteousness. Often, world situations will be where “what-is-right” needs to be done, ignoring basic human compassion and kindness. The tone of the year is a clashing one where there’ll be differences in opinion which will lead to disagreements and betrayal. Indeed it’s an unstable year… On a personal level, the strategy will be to EMBRACE change. To flow with the energies of the year, take this year to do different things and to do things differently. Cut away the old in your life and take on new initiatives and directions with your personal goals and aspirations. Be exciting; be different; be aggressive! Another strategy will be to stay on the move and constantly look for new opportunities (Excerpted from an article by Toh Kong The Meaning of The above image/logo, part of the Challenger flag, corresponds to one of the 81 chapters in Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching. This particular tetragram corresponds to number 27, defined as “The Skillful Exchange of Information.” (From R.L Wing’s book, The Tao of Power.) “The truth, always the truth--at all costs”
“What is planted cannot be uprooted.What is well embraced cannot slip away.” I CHING
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SPEAK OUT!
Attention Residents of the East District: Vacant School Board Seat by Dr. Theresa Harris-Tigg According to the Buffalo Evening News on Tuesday, August 10th, Buffalo Board of Education member Vivian O. Evans has accepted a job in Maryland. The board has called a special meeting for 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 11th to consult with an attorney and determine whether Evans can, in fact, continue to serve on the board while working in Maryland. If the Board of Education determines that she cannot continue as a member, it will advertise the opening, accept resumes, conduct interviews, and the candidate would need at least five votes from the remaining eight board members to serve the remainder of the three-year term. As a resident and registered voter of the East District, I would like to chime in onthis situation. First, our school children and families deserve school board representation that is accessible, available, and accountable. It is disconcerting to me that the Board of Education would even consider retaining a member on the school board that does not reside in the school district they were elected. Secondly, with the recent school board election ending only a little over three months ago and the fact that the school board has not yet convened for the new school year, how is it conceivable that the remaining school board members should decide who will represent the children and families of the East District? As a candidate in the May 4, 2010 school board elections for the East District, as you may recall, I collected close to 1,000 signatures to earn a place on the ballot for the school board seat. The final results of the race were very close and the two-term incumbent won by a very small margin; approximately 30 votes total. I ran an honest race that was funded by me and donations from a few people. I remain committed to serving the children and families in my district and the city of Buffalo. Our school children and families of the East District deserve a school board representative that is truly committed and highly competent. I am that candidate. I was born and raised in the city of Buffalo, graduated from Bennett High School, taught in Buffalo Public Schools as a high school English Teacher and worked as a School District Support Teacher in English and Reading. I am currently an assistant professor of English, past Coordinator of English Education programs, and Chair of the Teacher Education Council at Buffalo State College. Buffalo Public Schools is dealing with significant challenges; a large AUGUST 18, 2010
How Did They Target the Wrong Man?
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irst of all I want to give my condolences to all of the families who have lost a loved one. I will keep you all in my prayers, and may God continue to be with you. You know I really can’t understand how anyone can take a gun and open fire on a crowd of innocent people. How do we react when we combine alcohol, drugs and anger and most of all an illegal gun? I can’t even imagine what went through the person or persons mind to commit such a terrible act of violence. But most importantly, how did the Buffalo Police target the wrong person and then admit to it? And when the family of the innocent person was threaten with their lives, the police actually turned their backs on his family, which could have led to more acts of violence or perhaps more murders. I was contacted by friends of the family whose lives were threaten and couldn’t believe what they told me about how the Buffalo Police responded to their call for protection. Is this how our Mayor and new Police Commissioner feel about someone whose lives they actually put in danger? First of all I’d like to know how they made such a bad decision to make an arrest without checking all of the evidence. Would this have happened on the eastside at a Black establishment? Would there have been such a quick arrest? But because it happened at a downtown establishment or in a so called “safe environment” the decision was made to quick and was unprofessional . And why don’t they believe that police protection for this innocent family was worth their time? I’ve been told that the family is scared to live in their own home, the mother is scared to death, and that someone in her family or herself could be the target of retaliation due to her son being falsely accused of murder and paraded in front of t he media in handcuffs like “they got their man.” The mayor was quick to appear at a press conference bragging on the good police work that was done in a 12 hour period. Did they really investigate the whole situation or did they rush to judgment which led to more harm than good? It’s time that all homicides be treated the same. Stop prioritizing homicides by where they are committed or who’s being targeted for this type of violence. I’ve said year after year, that if the police did their job from the beginning we wouldn’t be at this point where anyone would take a gun and feel they can kill someone
in broad daylight or when ever and where ever they feel like pulling the trigger. Someone needs to look at 48 hours to really see how to Settle homicides or how to do a thorough investigation. It shouldn’t be Darnell alright to be killed in the City of Buffalo JACKSON no matter who you are. All homicides should be handled with the utmost importance. No one should think they have the right to just go kill another person. Where do we go from here? If you know someone carrying guns or getting involved in gangs you need to stop acting like its all good, cause when it happens to one of your love ones, you will want someone to tell what happen to them. Lets take back our own streets by cleaning up our own communities, and letting youths know we will turn them in. The police must do their part also by protecting people who do come forward. The police have to stop their snitching on certain people who do tell and make people feel and know that they will be protected by coming forward. We have to stop this Black on Black crime and killings. Just keeping it real--(Darnell Jackson 570-9165)
He was my Liberation By Quadir “Q-Boogie Habeeb He embarrassed the struggle, with the heart beat of Harriet and a Passion for his People he was engaged to Justice and freedom he would marry it. He was Garvey in my street dream, un employed to oppression but employed by the unseen, PEACE AND LOVE was his greeting because he lived for a piece of love and love is what peace brings He was more then just a father figure, he was a Just figure to every father who just figured money, clothes and drugs was much bigger then raising a family pillar He was my Malcolm in the middle, Martin just a little, Huey P on acquittal and You and me up in this ghetto. I know im somebody cause God don’t make no junk but God only mad him once From a Brooklyn street bomber to a Crown King in Ghana I called him Grandfather but no relation to Habeeb or Donna he was the preservation to my peoples honor He took perfect pictures of a picture perfect people, Long dreds, tall frame, Voice deeper then his features Liberation was giving today…. hear the rhythm the angels are playing the Jembe for the child of kunta kenta we came from slave ships to Oprah winfry who made it to freedom by listening to what the wind say He was my Malcolm in the middle, Martin just a little, Huey P on acquittals and You and me up in this ghetto. He was,is ,and always will be Ba ba Simba My liberation……… PEACE AND LOVE
number of retirements in administration and teaching, possible teacher lay-offs, an approximate 34 million dollar budget deficit, low-performing schools, low-test scores; to name a few. As a community, we must be diligent and persistent in giving our full attention to ensure that our children are served well. No one will do this for us! Call, email, and write the Board of Education today and tell them that our voices and our vote will not be seized. Tell the board to appoint Dr. Theresa Harris-Tigg for the East District School Board seat so that our children and families can be served in the manner they deserve. Our children need our support today! CHALLENGERCN.COM • (P) 716 881-1051 (F) 716 881-1053
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Scajaquada Creek Water Quality is Topic of Summit The Realities of Reentry NYS Senator Antoine Thompson is hosting a summit focusing on the water quality in Scajaquada Creek on Thursday, August 19 at 10 a.m. at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court at Elmwood. Come find out about plans and possibilities for cleaning up the creek and add your voice to the discussion. The purpose of this session will be to assemble those who have expressed concerns and ideas about improving the water quality in Scajaquada Creek. With help from participants everyone will be updated on current plans and proposals and explore the best next steps for both short and long range improvements to Creek water quality. The meeting will last 90 minutes and feature short opening presentations will be given by a select panel. Senator Thompson is in hopes that this meeting will result in an ongoing concentrated effort to improve Creek water quality. Some of the steps he would like to see explored and addressed are: •Develop a way to regularly clean the trash racks and areas in the Creek where trash pools; • Safely dredge pollution hot spots in the Creek, including the the “sediment” island that has formed in the Creek as it surfaces between the 198 and the Buffalo Historical Society); • Create a wetland before the Creek goes underground to filter toxins from the Creek before it comes into Buffalo; •Eliminate the sewer overflows that empty into the Creek; · Define the process and develop an estimate of the cost to uncover the Creek as it flows from Pine Ridge Road to Forest Lawn Cemetery; • Develop the institutional capacity to advocate for Scajaquada water quality and see projects through to their completion;Create a Scajaquada Creek Protection Zone where new projects would need to have either no impact or a net positive impact on Creek water quality The community is urged to attend. If you are interested in helping with follow-up from the Summit or want more details please email bnsenate@verizon.net or call Bill at 854-8705.
Black Rock-Riverside Community Redevelopment Forum NYS Antoine M. Thompson is hosting a North District Housing and Community Redevelopment Forum to address concerns of the people who live in the Black Rock and Riverside area on Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the American Legion Post, 533 Amherst Street. Various speakers will talk about funding and other resources to support community redevelopment projects, housing and small business development. The forum will offer community leaders and stakeholders better access to resources offered by the State of New York.
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Housing Services Need help keeping your house? Looking for safe, affordable housing? Looking for a job? Trying to stretch our dollar? Need food? Looking for money for college? If you answered yes to any of these questions the Urban League can help. Contact: Beverly Moore, Housing Services at 250-2402; Louisa Frazier-Merritt, Housing Services at 250-2403; Joan King, Employment Transition Services, 250-2405; or Pam Arbogast, Scholarship Program at 250-2424.
Looking For Work? Need Someone to Give You a Second Chance? Have been released within the past 90 days with a non-violent felony conviction; are unemployed and having a hard tine finding a job; or is our past affecting your future? The Buffalo Urban League offers mentoring, work readiness, GED enrollment, Education & Career assessments, job training, employment opportunities, encouragement, guidance and support. You must be 18 years of age. For more information call 250-2410
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The documentary film being screened at the next monthly meeting of Prisoners Are People Too is “A Hard Straight,” which describes the hardships faced by parolees who live with the looming KARIMA prospect of recidAMIN ivism everyday. Coming home is a real challenge for a formerly incarcerated person who may have many, difficult issues to face, involving housing, employment, education, medical, family, substance abuse and more. These concerns may make or break a successful return to society. Recent statistics claim that two-thirds of those who come home are back in prison within three years. Why? This film answers that question. Produced in California in 2004, it profiles the lives of one woman and two men who must confront and attempt to overcome the personal, legal, and social obstacles that can make reentry a difficult prospect. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Ivan Ortiz, a formerly incarcerated person who facilitates the “Formerly Incarcerated Program,” which has been in existence since April of this year, sponsored by the WNY Independent Living Center in Buffalo. Mr. Ortiz serves this reentry program as a “Community Benefits Peer Advisor.” The group currently has 7 participants who meet weekly for 2 hours. Although the program is relatively new, interest is growing. I first met Mr. Ortiz in 2005. From the beginning, he demonstrated a strong desire to improve his life despite the difficulties of having a criminal history. Mr. Ortiz took full advantage of his “second chance.” His hard work, dedication, and perseverance paid off, allowing him to help others who face the challenges of reentry. The next meeting of Prisoners Are People Too will take place on Monday, August 23, 2010, at the Pratt-Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street in Buffalo, at 6:30-8:30pm.
Dear Eve I have married twice, divorced one and buried the other one that I had two sons by. About five years ago, I met a man at the bowling alley, who wanted someone to cook for him. So, for him I cooked a fabulous meal. I also spent the night. Here I am, five years later, still doing the same thing and more. This man (I’ll call him Mark) keeps his granddaughter who is both mentally and physically challenged. The grand¬daughter is 16 years old. Mark and I take turns changing the granddaughter’s diapers. Mark is a widower, who can’t marry me because he’ll lose his wife’s dowery (money). My only problem is Mark’s only daughter who doesn’t like me and I am not too fond of her either. There have been times when we ask his daughter (Marva) to babysit for us. She’ll say yes, but when the time comes, she doesn’t show up. I have low tolerance for this. She and I only put up with each other because of Mark. Marva wants me to move out. I won’t because I’m in too deep now. I really like Mark. One day I may convince him to marry me. And I hope his daughter gets married and moves far far away. She doesn’t live with us but there have been times when she’s made my life miserable. Can you help me? What do you suggest? I am helping, yet hurting. Signed Miserable Jessie Dear Jessie: I don’t know what you mean when you say that you are in too deep. Since marriage isn’t forth coming in the near future, why not take a vacation temporarily? This is a remedy that could lead to a permanent status and consequently rid you of the misery. While on your vacation – pray and take with you a bible. When reading turn to Psalm 5:8 Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
PRP2 programs are sponsored by The Circle of Supporters for Reformed Offenders and Friends of BaBa Eng. For further information, contact Karima Amin: 716-834-8438; karima@prisonersarepeopletoo.org.
bids COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOLTZ DRIVE (CR539) and AERO DRIVE (CR324) INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA PROJECT NO. CAP-324.539-10 BID DEPOSIT $17,500. The Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, is seeking sealed bids for this roundabout project. Sealed proposals will be received at the Erie County DPW, 95 Franklin Street, 14th floor, Rm 1404, Buffalo, New York, at 10:00 a.m., August 26, 2010. Bid deposit of $17,500. required. Plans will be available for purchase at $100.00 each from August 12, 2010 through bid date. Pre-let meeting is August 19, 2010 beginning at 10:30 am at the Erie County DPW, 95 Franklin, 14th floor, Rm 1419, Buffalo, NY 14202. Bid submittal details are on the Erie County website at www.erie.gov
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**Sealed proposals will be received in Room 816 City Hall On: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM for BID #10-11-011 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR SERVICE CENTER STOCK Specifications and bid forms are available at www.buffaIoschools.org/PurchaseDept.com Jennifer LoTempio Purchasing Agent
State University of New York ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Announcement of Professional Vacancy ATHLETIC COACH (FFECC) ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT/STUDENT SERVICES PART-TIME/UP TO 19 HOURS SALARY $ 18.00/HOUR
Genesee Community College is currently recruiting for the following positions: Recruitment Communications Specialist - Plan and develop fresh and visually powerful recruitment publications to attract and engage prospective students and highlight College academic programs. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Multi Media, Advertising, Journalism or related field is required. Master’s Degree preferred. At least two years of experience in promotional communications and a high level of computer literacy essential. Enrollment Services Assistant-Create and manage student communication and enrollment related outreach which contribute to the success of College recruitment and retention efforts. Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Marketing or related field preferred. Expertise is Microsoft office is highly desirable. STAR Coordinator/Admissions Recruitment Systems (part time 18 hrs/wk) -Assist with student recruitment, telecounseling and other related functions. Associate’s degree is required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred. Computer competency, customer service skills, sales or recruiting experience is required. For more details and to apply online visit www.genesee.edu/employment. Applications accepted through August 30, 2010. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for four references. GCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. AUGUST 18, 2010
State University of New York LABORER PART-TIME (AFSCME)
DESCRIPTION: The work involves coaching on a part-time basis one or more athletic sports teams representing a community college in inter-collegiate varsity competition. Under the general supervision of the Director of Athletics or Assistant Director of Athletics, the incumbent oversees all aspects of the varsity sport’s development and operation for the college; Does related work as required. REQUIREMENTS: Thorough knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures of one or more collegiate sports; good knowledge of community college academics and administration policies and procedures; ability to coach one or more collegiate sports in an effective manner; ability to motivate student athletes to perform well both in sports and in academic studies; ability to work well with other staff members and public; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited, registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year experience in coaching or playing in a varsity level collegiate sport; or (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited, registered two (2) year college or university with an Associate’s degree and three (3) years experience coaching or playing a varsity level collegiate sport.
To apply to the position above, go to http://jobs.ecc.edu Erie Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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TRAIN CONTROL TECHNICIAN – The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is recruiting for a Train Control Technician. This position involves the preparation, performance and completion of any type of assigned work done in the Train Control Department at any location connected with the operation of the company’s rail system. Applicant must be willing to work with minimum supervision. Applicant must fully understand the principles, methods and procedures applicable to the maintenance and repair of: Phase selective track circuits, Digital Transmission Systems, Real Time Computer Control and Monitoring Systems, Switch Machines, Way Side Signal System, Audio Track Circuit Systems, Carbone Control Systems, and vehicle to wayside transmission systems. Applicant must be able to understand be proficient in the use of complex test equipment, including but not limited to Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi-meters, Frequency Meters, Deviation Meters, Digital Probes, Semi-conductor and logic test devices, and specialized diagnostic test equipment. Applicant must have two years of formal training in advanced electrical/electronic theory, including digital logic, analog logic, integrated circuitry, and CRT circuitry and of modern train control systems. To apply: Send cover letter, resume and NFTA/Metro employment application (available at www.nfta.com) to: NFTA-Metro, Human Resources Dept. Job #082-10-M, 181 Ellicott St., Bflo., NY 14203. Application Deadline September 3, 2010. The NFTA offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. M/F/D/V/EOE MAINTENANCE/CLEANER Global Concepts Charter School is accepting applications for Maintenance worker (30 hours per week) and part-time cleaners.Please send resume/ cover letter to: William Bilowus, 1001 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218 or stop in to fill out an application.
BI D S The Erie County Department of Mental Health is issuing a Request for Proposals for Older Adult Mental Health Services. Applicants can be either an existing contract provider through ECDMH or, if a new contract provider, the agency must meet all eligibility standards for registration as a NYS Office of Mental Health provider which is further described in the RFP. The RFP #10170BC can be viewed at http://www.erie.gov/health/mentalhealth/rfp.asp. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm on September 27, 2010. Page 13
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Dance Lessons with Smooth Steppers: Urban Line Dance, smooth style Ballroom, Steppin’ and Swing; CRUCIAL Center, 230 Moselle St., Saturdays at noon; Tuesdays at 6 p.m. $3; 633-7813. *Line Dancing With Pearl Harris: 6-7 p.m. Pratt Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt St. donation $2. Wednesdays *Community Dance and African Drumming Classes: African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue, 3 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; $15 monthly; visit www.africancultural.org more information *Line Dancing Lessons, First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine St., 6:30 p.m. Fridays. 847-6555. Free. *Line Dance Lessons: 10 a.m.-Noon; Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont St.; 444-2046 or 833-1038, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday 6-7:30 pm; $2 *Line Dance by George Patterson: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 896-7021, Mondays & Thursdays. *June-Teenth Afrikan Family Time Drum Dance and Song: 6-8:30 p.m.; GatewayLongview Family Resource Center, 347 Ferry Street. Fridays * Argentine Tango Every Monday with Travis Widrick 7 - 10 p.m. 1st hour beginners lesson,The Gallery @ Chow Chocolat, 731 Main St. *Salsa Night Every Wednesday with Calvin and Fanny 7 - 10 p.m .1st hour beginners lesson The Gallery @ Chow Chocolat 731 Main St. *Latin Night 1st/3rd Friday with Chun Poh, Salsa, Merengue, ChaCha, Bachata 8 p.m.- midnight, Chow Chocolat 731 Main St. *Urban Ballroom Stepping, Swing, Beginners Salsa (all classes $3, 633-7813); Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Urban Line Dancing; 7-8 p.m. Ballroom Stepping; Saturdays 1-3 p.m. Ballroom Stepping, West Coast Swing, Beginners Salsa. *Urban Line Dance: Learn some of the latest hot line dances,Mondays Old 600 Club, Mondays 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays 6:15-8 p.m., ,St. Philips 15 Fernhill.
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*Open Mic Poetry: 6:30-9 p.m.; EM Tea Coffee Cup Café, 80 Oakgrove St.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday August 18 Continental Breakfast Moot Senior Center: 9 a.m.; Everybody’s Birthday Lunch and Senior of the Month; 882-4637. M&T Plaza Concert Series “Muhammad School of Music”: 12 noon; 1 M&T Plaza. Thursday August 19 Moot Senior Center outing at Bison’s Baseball: 1 p.m.; call 882-4637. “Special Education”: What’s it all About? Free Workshop: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Parent Network of NY, 1000 Main St.; free; call 332-4170.
Delaware Soccer Club Now Registering for Fall League Delaware Soccer Club has opened registration for the upcoming fall house league season. Play begins the week of September 13 and concludes on October 23. Cost of the program, is $80 until registration closes on August 29. A limited amount of scholarship funding is available .The registration fee includes a jersey. Children born between August 1, 1998 and July 31, 2006 are eligible. Registration may be done on-line at www.delawaresoccerclub.com or by calling 833-3616 for an application.
Public Information Meeting for MLK Parks Humbolt Basin Improvements City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Public Information Meeting for Martin Luther King, Jr Parks Humbolt Basin Improvements August 25, 2010 5 P.M. To 7 P.M. Buffalo Museum Of ScienceCummings Room 1020 Humbolt Pkwy.
Black Leadership Commission on AIDS 2nd Annual Installation Gala: Rich’s Atrium, West Ferry @ Niagara St.; call 895-7494 or 833-1273. Precious Innocents Child Care Center Open House: 3-6 p.m.; 128 Wilson St.; call 896-6386. The Summer Affair: 6 p.m.; Marcy Casino in Delaware Park; tickets $50; call 686-8090. HOME Free Training for Landlords: 2 p.m.; 700 Main St. 3rd Fl.; call 8541400 x22. Friday August 20 464 Gallery 2nd Annual Member Show, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., 464 Amherst Street; free and open to public; call 983-2112. Saturday August 21
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*Stop The Violence Coalition Meeting: 5:30 p.m. 742 Delaware Ave. 882-7882. Fridays. *Buffalo Local Action Committee Meeting (BLAC): 6:30 p.m. Pratt Willert Center, 422 Pratt St. Thursdays *TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 6 p.m.; Edward Saunders Community Center, 2777 Bailey Ave.; 834-6095. Mondays *African Consciousness Workshop: 6-8 p.m.; Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. Mondays *The Israel of God Bible Study Class: 6 p.m.; 372 Feugeron Ave.; 897-2270. Wednesdays *Health and Healing Circles: 3:30-5 p.m.; CAO, 70 Harvard Pl.; 903-3290, Wednesdays *Moot Senior Center “Best Breakfast in Town”: 9-10:30 a.m. 292 High St., Wednesdays *Men and Women Support Groups: 5:30-7 p.m.; 1333 Jefferson Avenue; hosted by Group Ministries, Inc. Thursdays *Alcoholics Anonymous First Step Group: 8-9 p.m.; Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Niagara Falls. Fridays *Narcotics Anonymous: 5-7 p.m.; Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10t St. Sundays *Senior Bridge Club/Poker Club: 1-4 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan; 896-7021.
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The Sensationals Presents the 3rd Annual Lil’ Black Dress Affair: 7 p.m.12 a.m.; McCoy Center, 653 Clinton St.; tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door; call 200-9702. Tuesday August 24 Black Rock-Riverside Community Redevelopment Forum: 6:30-8 p.m.; 533 Amherst St; Host Senator Antoine M. Thompson; call 854-8705. Wednesday August 25 Continental Breakfast Moot Senior Center: 9 a.m.
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