is limited. *Moving Forward, Making Music 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 Public Safety Building, 185 Exchange Blvd. Musical performances by local choirs and youth bands. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited
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Around Town
Outstanding young athletes. PHOTO DAVID JONES
Rochester Athletes Participate in National Signing Day By GEORGE RADNEY Changing The Community organization recently held a National College Day Signing for high school seniors hosted by The Frederick Douglass Resource Center. “Changing The Community (CTC) is a not-for-profit organization that is designed to assist the youth in the City of Rochester New York in becoming successful by providing programs that are beneficial to them, their families, and their communities,” stated Greg Hopkins, BSW and CEO Founder. Mr. Hopkins also stated that the organization’s mission is to transform youth into contributing members of society and respectful citizens; “the kinds of individuals that you want to live next door to.” The motto of CTC is “Helping change individuals of today, so they can help the community of tomorrow.” CTC recently assisted high school seniors Bruce Johnson, Gates Chili School (football scholarship to Maine University; Calvin Bain, East High School (football scholarship to St. Francis, Pa.); Quentin Gause, Bishop Kearney (football scholarship to Rutgers University); Jordan Gause; Bishop Kearney (football at Alfred State); Rod Stevens; Webster Thomas (possibly attending Grambling, Jacksonville State or St. Francis, Pa.); and John Wood, East High (Alfred State). “I learned more in CTC football camps than at the Nikes sports camp,” said high school senior Quentin .“You receive more individual attention, and assistance in the areas that’s needed for us to succeed.” Bruce Johnson agreed. “Greg and Raji El-Amin (Executive Director of CTC) have recently been to college camps and played on the next level, so they know what to look for and gives us the proper training in order to be successful in college,” he noted. “We were able to get one-on-one training.” Congratulations to our youth attending college for athletics and academic achievement.
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In Celebration of Black Heritage Month the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee Presents: *Heritage Gospel Concert 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19 Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 141 Adams St. Featuring AKOMA and Voices of Thunder. *Black Heritage Story-Telling 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22 Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St. 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24 Ryan Community Center, 530 Webster Ave. Featuring local story-tellers and youth performers. *Black Heritage Gala 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 Hyatt Regency Hotel Ballroom, 125 E. Main St. Tickets: $40 per person, can be purchased from the City Bureau of Youth Services, 2nd floor of Sibley Bldg., 25 Franklin St., or City Hall Room 202A. For more information about the Heritage Gala, call 428-9857 or visit *A Glimpse Into History 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 Public Safety Building, 185 Exchange Blvd. Interactive discussion with Rochester’s first Black police officers, Capt. Charles Price (Retired RPD Captain Charles Price became Rochester’s first black police officer in 1947.) and Sgt. John Ashford (ret.). Students from Vanguard Collegiate High School are also participating. Free and open to the public. Seating
Friday, February 18: Youth Explosion Fish Fry. Noon to 6 p.m. Dinner is $10 Sandwiches for $3.50. Delivery is available. Friday, February 18: AKOMA and Voices of Thunder Gospel Concert: Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Corn Hill, 6 p.m. until Saturday, February 19: Movie: "Flight To Freedom." Narrated by Cicely Tyson about the Underground Railroad. 1 to 3 p.m., WXXI Studios, 280 State Street. Sunday, February 27, Black History Month Family Day at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue, noon to 5 p.m., Free and open to public Saturday, March 26: Women's Ministry Entertainment Luncheon. Featuring Terrance Bruce and the Immaculate Liturgical Dance Team. Noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 before March 12 and $40 afterwards.
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*The Baobab Cultural Center’s FEATURED BLACK HISTORY MONTH LECTURE, “BLACK REPRESENTATION IN THE BIBLE” will be held on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. and will feature a powerful talk and dialogue with Rev. Gay Byron, Colgate Divinity School.The event, open to the public, will be held at the Baobab Center, 728 University Avenue, Rochester, is sponsored by t he New York Council for the Humanities.
African American Film Festival Starts in February at WXXI
The African American Awareness Educational Film Series will sponsor two films, Flight To Freedom and Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre 1968, on Saturday February 19 and 26, at 1 p.m.,at WXXI Studios, 280 State Street. The event is free and open to the public.For more information, call 258-0278 or e-mail sfigueroa@wxxi.com. * “No Boundaries”: The exhibit, “No Boundaries: New Expressions in Black Art,” is running now thru March 19 at the The Baobab Cultural Center | 728 University Ave | Rochester, featuring artists Hiram Cray (painter/sculptor), and Edreys Wajed (graphic and hip-hop artist), and Michelle Harris (new media and digital art), and Shawn Dunwoody (mixed media).
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WE REMEMBER Beverly Gray
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W BLACK TIE FOR BLACK HISTORY AWARDEES: (l-R) Herb Bellamy Jr., Judge Debra Givens, Alnisa Banks, Rod Watson
“Black Tie for Black History Gala” to Benefit Juneteenth Festival
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tation AM1400 will be hosting “A Black Tie for Black History” Extravaganza to benefit The Juneteenth Festival, Inc. on Friday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Blush,
1389 Delaware Avenue. Buffalo’s premiere Black History Month gala, this year’s honorees include Herbert Bellamy Jr., Buffalo News writer Rod Watson, City Court
Judge Debra Givens and Challenger Community News editor and publisher, Alnisa Banks. Special recognition will be given to the University at Buffalo 1958 football team. “What I like about it is that many of the people who attend – upwards of 200 to 300 - are usually people you may not necessairly find at Juneteenth, but they come to support it...and its always a good turnout,” said Juneteenth board vice president Carron Crump, “its more like an upscale networking reunion, and we definitely appreciate the help.” She noted that funding for the festival may be especially difficult this year in light of looming funding cutbacks. “The money always comes in handy,” she said reflecting on the past three years Juneteenth has benefited from the Black Tie event. Music will be provided by the All Star Band, DJ One and Lynn Westbrook. Tickets are $20 and available at Doris Records.
Dr. Williams to Receive VH1 Music Foundation Award Updated Black Heritage Guide Released
Mr. and Mrs. Bohles Celebrate 62nd Wedding Anniversary! Willie Lee and Hazel C. Bohles celebrated their 62nd Anniversary on Saturday January 29. Mrs. Bohles is Buffalo’s first licensed Hair-Weev technician. Mr. Bohles is in Buffalo’s Boxing Hall of Fame (2010) and Ohio’s Boxing Hall of Fame (2005). They are former proprietors of Bohles Grill, 925 Jefferson and Magic Cleaners, 1597 Genesee. Mr. & Mrs. Bohles are members of Faith Baptist Church 626 Humboldt Parkway. FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Legislator Miller-Williams Seeks College Interns Erie County Legislative Chair Barbara Miller-Williams (D-Buffalo, 3rd District) is seeking High School/College Students to serve as Interns in her Legislative District Office at 427 William Street and Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street. All interested Students should possess a strong desire to learn the functions of Erie County Government and have a willingness to take on Administrative and Legislative duties. For more information pleascontact Ms. TuWanner Cleveland, Legislative Assistant, at 716842-0490.
Meeting & Panel Discussion on Reapportionment On Wednesday, February 16, there will be an informational meeting and panel discussion on redistricting, reapportionment, gerrymandering, and the political implication of the One Person, One Vote legislation that is part of the 1965 Voting Right Act at 6 p.m.at the Merriweather Library
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The Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the newly updated Buffalo Niagara African American Heritage Guide. The Bureau first created this guide in 2004 and it is now in its third edition The guide is designed to entice visitors and meeting planners to take a closer look at Buffalo’s vibrant African-American community. It offers information about our region’s important roles in the Underground Railroad and Civil Rights movement, itineraries for tour groups, and listings of events, restaurants, attractions, entertainment venues and visitor resources. The CVB has printed 15,000 copies of this new edition, which will be distributed around the Buffalo Niagara region. For more information about the Guide or additional copies, please contact the CVB’s Multicultural Sales Manager, Dionne Williamson at 716218-2941.
Buffalo Schools Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams has been named the recipient of the Sixth annual Administrator Award for Distinguished Support of Music Education. Dr. Williams was chosen for his deep commitment to providing Buffalo students with music education as part of the core curriculum. The award is sponsored by the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. He will receive the award on Friday, Feb. 18 at the American Association of School Administrators National Conference on Education in Denver, Co. The award is presented each year at the national conference to one superintendent or school CEO who has exhibited outstanding commitment to restoring music education in his or her school district. Dr. Williams is credited with ensuring that the Buffalo Public School district music programs have been maintained and grown even amidst a challenging economic time for the city and the school district. Dr. Williams established a budget specifically for music education; developed an All City Chorus, all City Marching Band, summer band camps, and full day Middle School Music Camps. He re-established music programs that had been eliminated in past years since becoming superintendent in 2005. Additionally, Music In Our Schools Month festivals and an all-city concert, Collage, are presented at Shea’s Performing Arts Center each year. Dr. Williams was recently honored with the first annual Leadership in Music Education Award by the BPO and the Erie County Music Educators Association.
e fondly remember former Common Council Member Beverly Gray, who died seven years ago on Wednesday Feb. 18, 2004 in Buffalo General Hospital after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 53. A fighter for the people and a true community activist, whenever there was a need, she was there. Even from her hospital bed she was busy looking out for others. Ms. Gray, who served as an at-large Council member from 1996 to 2004, will be remembered for her outspoken activism on a variety of issues, her trademark stylish hats and her strong will in the face of her illness. In 2000, Ms. Gray was elected to the State Democratic Judicial Committee. She was the first African American woman in the history of Buffalo politics to be elected as an At-Large member of the City Council. and the first woman to run for Mayor in Buffalo's history, as well as the first in opposition to an incumbent Mayor (Masiello) in 2001. While campaigning against Masiello, a veteran politician with a $1 million war chest and widespread support among Democratic Party leaders, she often struggled to breathe. But she ran the race. The revitalization of Jefferson Avenue was one of her most endearing goals. The East Utica Library/ Beverly A. Gray Business Services Incubator Project, located in the old Jefferson Library on Utica and Jefferson was named in her honor. But it has yet to open. And Jefferson has yet to be revitalized. We miss her energy, her dedication and her genuine leadership.
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Black Leaders Hail Egyptians’ Successful Uprising Black lawmakers and opinion-shapers hailed the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, calling his ouster under the torrent of angry but peaceful protest a testament to the non-violent U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s. “I could feel it ... throughout the world, whether its Africans snatched from their mother’s bosom, what happened in Mississippi, what happened in Egypt. God just didn’t intend for us to be oppressed,” Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) said Sunday on TV One’s “Washington Watch with Roland Martin.” “And I tell people there’s a little bit of Martin Luther King in everybody, and it really hit Egypt.” George Curry, a nationally-syndicated columnist, called the successful uprising in Egypt a tribute to the time-tested strategy of non-violent protest that blacks employed in the civil rights struggle here. “If you go around the world – and I’ve gone around the world to different places – the civil rights movement, I think, we underestimate it in this country,” Curry said Sunday on “Washington Watch.” “It is the model. I’ve heard it in England. I’ve heard it in Paris. I’ve heard it in Rome. I’ve heard it all over the world – in Africa – because that’s the model they still look to.” While lauding the stick-to-itiveness of Egyptian demonstrators, black lawmakers and thinkers emphasized over the weekend that the heavy-lifting in that nation has only has only just begun. Mubarak is out and Egypt’s military has assumed control while the country goes through the process of establishing a democratic structure that will include free, open, fair elections that never occurred under Mubarak’s watch. What happens in Egypt has consequences for the United States. Though geographically part of Africa, Egypt’s sensibilities lie in the Middle East. Egypt has long been a crucial U.S. ally in the volatile Middle East and is one of the few countries in the region that has relations with Israel.
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Prison Rape Grossly UnderReported The U.S. Justice Department estimates that more than 216,000 inmates are sexually abused every year, many of them by prison staff, but only 7,444 prisoners filed formal complaints in 2008.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Research Links Diet Soda to Stroke
IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? Dr. Stella O. King has joined Sheehan Health Network’s medical staff as the Director of Women’s Health Services. She will oversee the new focus on Women’s Health at Sheehan’s Family Care Clinic and the Sheehan Emerson Young Medical Clinic. Dr. King’s specialties include Family Medical Care and Women’s Health Services. She previously served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, and a physician and partner for a family practice in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. King received her medical degree from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New Jersey, and a Masters Degree in Health Administration from the University of South Florida. Dr. King has been engaged in a number of medical volunteer initiatives and is the recipient of the Gulf Coast Business Review “40 under 40” Award (2004), presented to young professionals on the Gulf Coast of Florida who have demonstrated leadership and service to the community.
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etables and fruits. 2. Eat whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. 3. Adopt a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise. 4. Avoiding drugs and alcohol. 5. Taking a high potency multiple vitamin and mineral supplement. 6. Take nutritional/herbal supplements to protect and enhance liver function. 7. Go on a three day fast, four times per year. 8. Fasting at the change of the seasons is a good rule to remember. 9. Take care of your skin and know your skin type. 10. Consider a self empowering affirmation to clear your mind.
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A new study raises concerns about diet soda, finding higher risks for stroke and heart attack among people who drink it every day vs. those who drink no soda at all. Researchers asked 2,500 adults over 40 in New York area to fill out diet surveys and than tracked their health for 10 years. Findings: Daily diet soda drinkers had a 48% higher risk of stroke or heart attack than people who drank no soda of any kind. The scientists who presented the study at the International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles, have no chemical or biological explanation. One solution they offered for cutting calories: Drink water. This study “is not proof that diet soda cause people to have strokes and heart attacks, but it’s never a surprise to see processed, low nutrient foods such as diet soda associated with (causing) less then optimal health” said Dawn Jackson Blatner of the American Dietetic Association. -USA Today
LEWAC to Host Breast Cancer Session LEWAC Associates of Western New York, Inc. will present an Informational, Networking Session on Breast Cancer, Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Cold Spring C.O.G.I.C. Jesus, 107 Verplank Street.You’re invited because you’re worth it! There will be refreshments, a grand prize drawing and goodie bag for each attendee. Bring a friend and get an extra gift! Share your story; give input on how to improve services in your community regarding breast cancer, exchange tips on ways to love yourself, ask the medical practioner questions. To sign up please call Bernice Jones at 602-6866 or First Lady Wallace at 716-882-2052. This event is funded by NYS Department of Health Cancer Services Program.
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Mt. Erie Men’s Day
Pictured : top l-r Rev. Smith, Bro. Bell; 2nd row l-r: Mr. Eve, Rev. Jones
Bishop-Elect Foye
75th Birthday Celebration Set for Bishop-Elect Foye The Greater Apostolic House of Prayer Church will host a 75th Birthday Celebration for Bishop-Elect Dr. Jacqueline A. Foye on Saturday, February 19 at noon at the Fairdale Banquet Center, 673 Wehrle Drive. The cost is $40.Folr more information contact Evangelist Gloria Mayes at (716) 3812142.
Male Chorus Musical
The Male Chorus of the Friendship Missionary Baptist church, 4032 Clinton St. will present its annual Male Chorus Musical, Saturday, February 19 at 6 p.m. at the Church, 402 Clinton St. Rev. Daris Dixon-Clark is pastor. For more information call 847-1020.
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True Bethel Honors History Makers: True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry Street, salutes our “Own History Makers” during the Month of Black History. So Far Rev. B.W. Smith and Bro. Clifford Bell have been honored. This Sunday, Feb. 20 Arthur O. Eve will be celebrated and on Feb. 27, Rev. W.L. Jones. Pastor Darius Pridgen is Senior Servant.
Mount Erie Baptist Church, 1152 Fairfield Avenue, Niagara Falls will present the Men of Mount Erie as they celebrate their Annual Men’s Day Sunday, February 20. During this anointed celebration of praise and worship the following guest ministers will be featured: Rev. Herman “Chucky” Boyer, St. John AME Church, Buffalo 11 a.m. morning worship and Rev. Joe Christopher, Revelation Baptist Church, Buffalo 4 p.m. afternoon worship. This year’s theme is Salvation of All Men taken from 1 Timothy 2:3-5. Deacon Jerry Hunter is Chairperson. Rev. Richard Haue Pastor.
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*”MOVIE RAMA”: First Holy Temple FGBC, 703 Fillmore Ave., is having a “Movie Rama” featuring the movie, “In The Blink of An Eye,” on Friday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. ticket price of $5 includes refreshments. All are welcome *PRAYER & HEALING CLINIC: First Holy Temple FGBC will hold a Prayer & Healing Clinic every Tuesday at the church, 703 Fillmore, from noon to 1:30 p.m. with great preaching and teaching of the Word of God. M. Daniel, Visionary, Apostolate
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Names 2011 Founders’ Day Awardees
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i Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host its annual Founders’ Day luncheon on February 20th at 1pm at the Hearthstone Manor at 333 Dick Road. The 2011 awards and honorees include: Member of the Year: Mrs. Mary Ruth Kapsiak, a 25-year plus member of Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter, and also a member of the Buffalo Board of Education. “Emerging Young Leaders” Award: Ms. Tamara Brown will be honored for her work with young women, especially through the “Tech Saavy”, an AAUW program that promotes science and technology for middle school students. “Social Justice and Human Rights Award”: Judge James McLeod, Buffalo City Court Judge, will be honored for his community service in working to establish intervention programs for young men and women at risk. “Health Award”: Dr. John Gibbs, MD, an oncologist and surgeon is the Chief of GI Surgery & Endoscopy at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He is also a Professor of Surgery at the University at Buffalo and serves as Vice Chair for Research. “Economic Security Initiative” award : Mr. Michael Coppock, an attorney and Wharton MBA gradu-
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ate, will be honored for his work in financial empowerment of people of color. Among other volunteer activities, he has worked on micro-financing projects in Latin American and Sudanese refugee education programs. “Global Poverty Award” : Asakivele Buffalo Haiti, a local organization founded to aid the country of Haiti will receive the for its work in developing programs and delivering services to the people of Haiti. Charlene Truitt Nelson (pictured right) the Regional Director for the Great Lakes Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be the keynote speaker. Miss Truitt Nelson will address the luncheon theme, “Dedicating Ourselves to Global Leadership
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Through Timeless Service.” Ms. Truitt Nelson, a native of Dayton, Ohio, was elected Regional Director in 2010 and is responsible for ninety-seven Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapters Miss Nelson located in Michigan, Western New York, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. . The president of Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is Linda Seay. Janice Glenn is chairman and Vanessa Anderson is the co-chairman of the Founders’ Day Luncheon Committee.
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Drea D’Nur & Will Holton Join 9th Annual WNY Black Film Fest Kicks Off This Weekend :Opening Night Films Provides Avery Sunshine for a Look at the Culture of Aids Buffalo Show!
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hen the talented Avery Sunshine hits the stage in Buffalo next weekend she will have two of the city’s best talents joining her – song stylist Drea D’Nur and saxman Will Holton. The show will take place on Saturday, February 26 at the Tralf at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $27 the day of the show and are available at all Ticketmaster locations. ‘Who is Sunshine?” Bursting from an array of musical brilliance, singer / songwriter / pianist AVERY*Sunshine emerges onto the scene with her soon to be released self-titled debut album. Rooted in gospel, and fluent in many languages from soul and house to classical and hip hop, AVERY*Sunshine expresses with a voice that speaks boldly and tells a uniquely familiar story…a story about love and loss…healing…and finding the newness of oneself in the midst of it all. Who is AVERY*Sunshine? “I am a self-proclaimed therapist! I want to start the conversation that will lead to individual healing and in turn will affect our collective healing. Let’s get people talking about their experiences so that we can learn from them, grow from them and more importantly, move on from them.” A native of Chester, PA , she nurtured a natural talent by singing in church and leading and directing choirs. She honed her vocal instrument and sharpened her ability to play piano in her hometown, then headed south to Atlanta, GA where she
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attended Spelman College. Though far from home, she was never far from her one true love – music. She embodies it. She lives to express through it. But AVERY’s talent couldn’t be contained within the walls and stained glass of the church for very long. Making her mark on the Atlanta-soul music scene, she and her Spelman sister, Broadway talent Maia Wilson, teamed up to form the singing duo DaisyRew; and later AVERY lent her voice to the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures’ THE FIGHTING TEMPTATIONS. In 2005, she was hired as lead keyboardist for Tyler Perry’s stage play MEET THE BROWNS, and in 2007 she was sought out by vocal great Jennifer Holiday to be choral director for the theatrical production of DREAMGIRLS during the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta. AVERY*Sunshine recently made history with daily performances at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO and four private events during the 2009 Inauguration of President Barack Obama. What started in church at a young age has been refined by experience as she stands ready to proclaim her own story with her first CD project. Intent on shining by sharing her song with the world, AVERY wants you too to give yourself permission to “Get Your Shine On!” Whatever it may be. Are you getting your shine on? Are you using the gifts that God has given you? Are you walking in your calling? “Let’s get started.”
On Saturday, February 19 and and the devastating effects of risky Sunday, February 27, Delta Sigma behavior,” states Jayme Smith, the film Theta Sorority, Inc. Buffalo Alumnae festival’s chairperson and co- founder. Chapter and Masten District Coun- “With our teen Essay Contest and the cilmember Demone Smith will host the selection of films, 9th Annual WNY our goal is to highBlack Film Festilight the realities val at the Market to teens and young Arcade Film and adults in an enterArts Centre. Ticktaining matter.” ets are $5 per show The opening and can be purfeatured films chased in advance at include: the Market Arcade Shuga - a powFilm and Arts erful new movie HUGA” “S Centre. The Bufproduced by MTV falo Bills and Time in partnership with PEPFAR and Warner Communications are sponsors UNICEF, is a hard hitting drama that of the event. follows the lives, loves and ambitions The film festival will open on Feb- of a group of cool young students. ruary 19 at 6 p.m. with an entertain- Their lives and futures are balanced on ing lineup of activities that include a knife edge due to their love of risk the screening of two short films: a and danger. As writer Chael Needle musical video featuring Buffalo’s own writes in the A&U Magazine article hip-hop artist Edreys Wajed, and an “The Culture of Aids,” “Shuga asks a interactive post-screening discussion question that easily translates to U.S. followed by a reception. Tijuana A. youth: “ So, What do you do when the James-Traore, Associate Director of party catches up with you?” “Has the the President’s Emergency Program ride been worth it?” Shuga examines for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), will lead the HIV/AIDS and other ramifications the post-screening discussion. . of sexual decisions on the lives of The theme for the evening is “Do young people and their loved ones. You Know Your Status?” The focus Results - an award winning short is on romantic relationships and the film written & directed by Eddie Boles, HIV/AIDS epidemic that continues to is a romantic drama that explores a affect teens and young adults in grow- critical challenge in the relationship ing numbers yearly. To complement of Christopher Briggs and Cassandra the message of health empowerment Benjamin. Secrets come to light, and and social responsibility, the sorority truths are told, beginning an emotional has invited health care agencies to be journey that threatens to shatter what on site to offer HIV screening and Continued Page 12 medical information. “The sorority wanted to help make an impact by communicating to teens and young adults about the importance of knowing the facts about HIV/Aids,
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*On Stage @The Paul Robeson Theatre “ Crumbs from the Table of Joy” by Lynn Nottage, now thru Feb. 27 Tickets on sale at the PRT Box Office 350 Masten Avenue.
*”It Seamed So Hard” on Stage by The Theatrical Troop, Greater Refuge Temple Family Life Center, 943 Jefferson Ave. February 18; $15 tickets; 602-8720 or 886-2199 for more information.
*Kahil El Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Featuring Kahil El’Zabar, Corey Wilkes, Ernest Khabeer Dawkins w/ Pappy Martin and Love Supreme Sunday, February 20th @ The TRALF Music Hall 5 pm Doors | 6:pm Show $15 presale | $18. day of show Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 1-800-7453000 & Flight 104 (102 Elmwood @ Allen) *AVERY SUNSHINE, Saturday, Feb. 26 @ 8 p.m. at the Tralf; Tickets $25 presale, $27 day of show; 2010 Soul Tracks Reader’s Choice Awards; Tickets at the Tralf Box Office, All Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone #1-800-745-3000. *Drumline, Feb. 16 @ 7:30 p.m. UB Center for the Arts, tickets Ticketmaserr & Center Box Office; 645-2787 info. *Royal Comedy Tour, Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Don DC Curry, Damon Williams, Friday Feb. 18, Shea’s Theatre;all Ticketmaster locations or charge by phone: 800-745-3000.
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“A Tribute to the Pioneers”: A History of the Nation of Islam in Buffalo
Top Left: Min. Malcolm X with Min. Thomas J. Seated bottom left is Min. Farrakhan in Chicago; Top Right: Levi and Kathrine X Hawkins family. Bottom left: Min. Thomas J. X far right facing camera, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad kneeling onstage, Malcolm X center stage standing, Min. Farrakhan onstage 2nd from left in Chicago.
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uhammad Mosque #23 is hosting “A Tribute to the Pioneers” on Saturday February 19 at 836 Main Street at Virginia. The program will be from 7pm-10pm, doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $15. The program is designed to give a token of gratitude, honor, and respect in recognition of the hard work and sacrifice that was given by those who went before us to establish the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Temple #23 here in Buffalo, NY.
“We also want make people aware of the direct contact that Minister Malcolm X had with the pioneers, in setting up Muhammad Mosque #23 in Buffalo,” said Student Minister Bro. Dahveed Muhammad. “Minister Malcolm traveled to the area several times to visit the family of Ora-Lee X Lewis (McQuiller). We know her now as Ora-Lee Khalid Lewis-Delgado. Her brother, Bobby McQuiller brought the teaching of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad to Lakawana NY in 1953.” According to Bro. Dahveed, Sis. Ora-Lee also received letters and phone correspondence directly from the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, who sent Min. Malcolm to the area, in response to a great many letters that Elijah Muhammad was receiving from people in Buffalo/ Lakawana, because of the work and effort of Bro. Bobby McQuiller. The family of Levi and Kathrine X Hawkins, with daughters Maryann, LuCinda, and Carol, began attending study with Bobby McQuiller in Lakawana in 1954. “Eventually Min. Malcolm moved the study group to Buffalo, to Sis. Ora-Lee’s home at 78 Brunswick Blvd.,” chronicled Bro. Dahveed. “From there it was moved to the home of Levi and Kathrine X Hawkins at 44 Butler Ave. Min. Malcolm eventually sent Min. Thomas J. X and his assistant Min. Robert J. X from Hartford CN in 1956 to continue growing the Buffalo study group. Min. Malcolm visited the homes at 78 Brunswick Blvd. and 44 Butler Ave. several more times in support of the growing study group. The group eventually achieved the status of a Mosque, and received it’s number 23 in 1957, under the leadership of Min. Robert J. X Williams.?\” Saturday’s program will include a reading of copies of original letters of guidance and instruction written by Min. Malcolm to the ministers that he installed here. Min. Malcolm typed the letters, and wrote hand-written notes in the margins. The letters will be on display at the event. There will be historical testimonials by Sis. Ora-Lee, Bro. Donnelle X Oliver, Min. Robert J. and some of the other pioneers who will be present. There will be a picture slideshow presentation of a chronology of the Nation of Islam in Buffalo. There will be food, music and entertainment provided by Muhammad School of Music accompanied by Will Houghton. Bro. Dahveed provided the following timetable of significant events and individuals of those early days. Photos are courtesy of some of the pioneers. Page 10
Nation Of Islam Pioneers Day: It All Began in 1953 *Bobby McQuiller brought the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad to Lakawana in 1953. Most of his brothers and sisters and family joined on to the teaching of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. The McQuiller family becomes the first family of the Nation of Islam in the Lakawana area. *Minister Malcolm X visits the McQuiller home in Lakawana NY. *The family of Levi and Kathrine X Hawkins began traveling to Lakawana in 1954 to study the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad at the McQuiller home. Levi and Kathrine X Hawkin’s family becomes the first Family of the Nation of Islam in Buffalo. The Hawkins home at 44 Butler becomes the first study group location in Buffalo. *The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad corresponds with Sis. Ora-Lee X Lewis (McQuiller) by telephone. Sis. Ora-Lee X Lewis (McQuiller) is appointed as secretary of the study group in 1955. *Minister Malcolm X travels to Buffalo/Lakawana, on occasion, to visit with the McQuiller family and with the Hawkins family of 44 Butler St. *Min. Malcolm X corresponded with the McQuiller family and the Hawkins family. *Min. Farrakhan’s brother; Alvin X comes to the area to teach on a regular basis. *Malcolm X advises that the study group be moved to Buffalo. *Min. Malcolm X sends Min. Thomas J. X. and Robert J. X. to Buffalo from Hartford CN as minister and assistant minister in October of 1956. *Minister Malcolm X along with Thomas J. X and Robert J. X visit the study group at 44 Butler St. in 1956. *Min. Malcolm X sends Min. Thomas J. X back to Hartford CN in January 1957. Min. Robert J. X stays in Buffalo as minister; John B. X is his captain. *The Buffalo study group moves to a new location at Woodlawn and Jefferson upstairs. *The study group continues to grow and becomes Temple #23, receiving it’s number in the year 1957. *Minister John B. X becomes minister of Muhammad Temple #23. *The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan sends Bro. Dennis Muhammad to Buffalo NY in 1982 to re-establish the teaching of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. *Bro. Dennis resumes the Buffalo study group after meeting Sister Shirley A. X Gadley (Muhammad), who introduced him to Sis. Florine, Bro. Sandy, Sis Catherine, and a host of other Muslim followers of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. (Continued next column)
Raising The Djed: Reuniting with True Self By Seku Ba Jehudi Ameni Part II Conclusion The Lotus is referred to as a pure bloom, in spite of its travel through the mud and murky waters of the world. This Teaching of the Memphite Theology spread throughout the world as part of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Taoist traditions and influenced most other religions of the world. This Lotus quality is the seed(benben) of enlightenment that exists in every human soul regardless of our knowledge or ignorance to this reality. It is your eternal connection to True Self and True Reality as essence of the One God! From this truth comes the call to “Know Thyself” as being devoted to and in oneness with the True God. Ptah called the world into existence, and as he is the father of Nefertem, he is also your true Mother/Father God! It is important to note here that Ptah and Nefertem are one as is Ptah and Heru. From that conclusion Nefetem and Heru are also one as they both act to fulfill the father(Creator essence in the manifest world/Creation). Kemetic spirituality builds through synthesis from dynasty to dynasty and expands and further expounds its beliefs and thereby creating an ever increasing clarity on the knowledge of the Creator and the Creation. The teachings are taught in a way that present and future generations will continue to expand and grow to a greater understanding by integrating theologies, trinities, triads and myths. In other words, the Gods are often interchangeable because they all represent various qualities and properties of the One All Encompassing GOD. The Memphite Theology dated as occurring from as far back as 5500+ B.C.E.. From this tradition we find writings that describe the power of the Creator God Ptah in these words: “Di ankh djed, uas, mi Ra” which translates as: I give life, spiritual stability, and all power to be like Ra. The djed referred to in this statement is the system of Maat and also refers to the backbone of Ausar. This Djed is also mentioned in The Book of Coming Forth by Day: ‘I am steadfast, son of steadfast, conceived and born in the region of steadfastness.” The Djed represents prosperity and stability thru devotion to the Creator. This is the birthright of Nefertem and all mortals who embrace this Lotus tradition. To have the power to evolve from mortal-ness to immortality! From this Theology the symbolism of the Lotus and its spiritness was transmitted to religions all over the world. In many stele or Kemetic Art we can observe everyday people smelling the Lotus or embracing the teachings of the One God which manifests as many gods and goddesses. All human beings emerge from the primordial deep as potential Lotus Ones and sit upon the Creation or manifest world! You will find the Lotus symbol all over the world as a remnant of a time when we knew True Self! So recreate yourself in the image of the Highest True Self and all your problems will dissipate naturally! This is the teaching of Ancient Kemet and the ancient world that you must now remember and learn to embrace once again. The significance to all people from the African Diaspora is to know who you once were as a people in order to reclaim your rightful place in the so-called modern world today and to put an end to your sufferings. Om Hotep Hotep Hotep Hotep! Peace and Love! *The study group begins meeting at Bro. Sandy and Sis. Catherine’s home on Wyoming street in Buffalo NY. In 1982 the Muhammad Study Group moves their meetings to Harambee Books and Crafts located on Main and Utica. *Minister Abdul Halim Muhammad is appointed minister in 1985. *The study group moves their meetings to a storefront on E. Ferry and Cornwall Ave. and moves to E. Ferry and Goodyear shortly thereafter. *Muhammad Mosque #23 Moves to 5 Walden Ave. in 1990. 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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Celebrating Our Story: 2011 Black History Month Events
Free Tours of Nash House Museum
In Celebration of Black History Month, the Nash House Museum, 36 Nash Street will offer FREE TOURS of the Museum on Thursday, February 10 and Thursday, February 24 at 12 noon and 2:00 p.m For group tours, call 716-856-4490 to reserve a date and time.
PAPPY MARTIN LOVE SUPREME JAZZ BLUES: Wegman’s, 601 Amherst St, Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m., “Jazz, soul & Food”; 326-9613
Black Tie for Black History
On Friday, February 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. AM1400 will host “A Black Tie for Black History Extravaganza” at Blush Nightclub, 1389 Delaware Ave. (See page 3)
Our Sunday’s Best
Above & Beyond Event Planners, LLC brings to the City of Buffalo, “OUR SUNDAY’S BEST, Pt. 2” on Sunday, February 20 at Five Fifty Enterprises, 550 Genesee Street, Buffalo. NY. Doors open at 1:45 p.m.
Black Hisory Event at Family Resource Center
Third Annual African-American History event at the Family resource center, 347 E. Ferry St., February 24, noon to 4pm. Live music w. Ssabu Adeyola & OASIS, Art exhibit, Poetry, Drum Circle and delicious food.
WNY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Buffalo Alumnae Chapter
and Masten District Councilmember Demone Smith, Saturday February 19 @ 6 p.m. and Sunday February 27 @ 3 p.m. , Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre, 639 Main Street; 8515145. (See page 9)
Black Woman’s Agenda HERstory
Sis. Letava Mabilijengo, author of “The Black Woman’s Agenda,” will present “Take It Back! A HerStory Program” for Black women only on Saturday, February 19 from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Merriweather Library. Call 603-8769 for more information.
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African American Read-In
Celebrate African American History Month with an African American Read-In to promote literacy and the literature of African American Authors on Sunday, February 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library1324 Jefferson Avenue. Bring something to read that was written by an African American Author. Maximum reading time is 3 minutes.
McKinley High to Host 9th Annual African and African-American History and Diversity Conference
On February 18-19, McKinley High School will hold its Ninth Annual African and AfricanAmerican History and Diversity Conference. The conference opens on Friday, February 18 at 6 p.m. with a community reception and the opening of exhibits. The Keynote Address will be delivered Friday evening By Kennneth B. Morris Jr., the Founder and President of the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation. On Saturday, February 19, conference workshops begin at 8:15 a.m.
African American History Month Celebrated At VA
In observance of African American History month, VA Western New York Healthcare System will celebrate events throughout the month of February in Freedom Hall, Room 301. Taste of Soul” will take place on Friday, February 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Canisius Presents The Three Doctors
In honor of Black History Month, Canisius College will present the nationally-known motivational speaking trio, the Three doctors, on Friday, February 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Zion dominion Global Ministries, 895 North Forest Road. The event, sponsored by the college’s Academic Talent Search Program, is free and open to the public. For more information call 888-3280.
Black History Month Youth Contest
Columnist Eva Doyle would like to invite students in grades 4 - 12 to enter the latest contest in the Eye On History series. It is called “Dressing Up For Black History.” Students must select someone from Black History, dress up as that person and do a 3 minute presentation highlighting the achievements of the individual. Judging will take place on Saturday, February 26, at the Frank E. Merriweather library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue from 3 to 5 p.m. The prizes are $50 first place, $25 second place and $20 for third place. Each student will also receive a certificate FEBRUARY 16, 2011
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BENGELS continued from back page boards per game (3rd on the team). Glenroy doesn’t shoot much but when he does he is effective as evidenced by his nearly 49% field goal percentage (which ranks him 13th in the SUNYAC). He is joined up front by Sophomore Justin Mitchell (Bishop Timon-St. Jude H.S.). Most observers would consider Justin a candidate for “most improved” from last season. The 6’ 4” leaper has become a major force within the SUNYAC this year! He is ranked in the top 10 in SUNYAC in rebounds (7th), Field Goal percentage (5th) and Blocked shots (5th). He also leads the BENGALS in all 3 of these categories. His 12.9 points per game have him 3rd on the BENGALS (16th in SUNYAC). The BENGALS “40 Minutes of HELL” pressure defense requires a strong bench. This season that bench is led by Junior Ahmed Nagaya (Astor Collegiate Academy – Bronx, N.Y.). The 6’4” forward has been having his best season in his 3 years at Buffalo State! He brings instant energy onto the floor when he enters and his 4 plus boards a game have him ranked 4th on the BENGALS squad. Nico McLean (Amherst H.S.) is usually the first guard off the bench. At 6’ 1” he is the tallest of the BENGAL guards and 1 of the strongest guards in SUNYAC. He is 5th on the team in scoring (6.0 points per game) and 4th on the team in steals-30 (which ranks him 12th in SUNYAC). The athletic freshman has shown that his future looks bright in the BENGALS Orange and Black. Anthony Hamer (Bishop Loughlin H.S.- Brooklyn, N.Y.) is the spark of the BENGALS. At 5’ 7” “ANT” Hamer creates problems for opposing guards who are usually stunned by his quickness. His defensive prowess is probably on par with Norman Simmons which makes “ANT” a perfect fit for the BENGALS attacking defense. Seth Runge (Springville Griffith H.S.-Springville NY) is the biggest BENGAL. The sophomore worked very hard during the offseason and has worked himself into the rotation this year. At 6’ 8” 285 he is the perfect answer to some of the bigger opponents in the SUNYAC (i.e. Derek Hahn – Oneonta 6’ 6” 260 lbs, Daniel Olsen – New Paltz 7’ 0” 277 lbs, John Drazan – Geneseo – 6’ 8” 250lbs). Seth has become a force in the middle and should prove very helpful come playoff time. Junior Mark Gross (Rocky Point H. S. – Ridge NY) is the BENGALS 6’ 4” Utility man. Mark can play any position from the 2 (shooting guard) to the 5 (center). Freshman Chris Castren (Voorheesville H.S. – Voorheesville NY) and Leonard Waller (Ellison H. S. - Killeen Texas) have shown that they are ready and they, like Nico, have shown that their future looks bright in the BENGALS Orange and Black. The BENGALS enthusiastically approach their final 2 home games vs. Plattsburgh and Potsdam this weekend. After Saturdays game they will immediately begin to prepare for next week’s playoff run. The BENGALS have developed into a team that can run and score with anyone in the nation. This is evidenced by their 83.8 points per game average which is not only tops in the SUNYAC but ranks 14th in the Nation amongst Div 3 basketball teams. That’s 14th out of 403 teams who play Div 3 basketball in the NCAA! The BENGALS attacking full court pressure style has produced 249 steals. That leads SUNYAC by a wide margin and has the BENGALS ranked 3rd Don’t miss this Friday’s game is at 8 p.m. vs. Plattsburgh and Saturdays game is at 4 p.m. vs. Potsdam
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Dorinda Darden Named Director of Town of Tonawanda Libraries Dorinda Darden has been named the new director of the Town of Tonawanda Libraries. She began her new position on February 15. She was selected by the Town’s Library Board of Trustees after a month long search. Mrs. Darden, a Buffalo native and current resident, holds a degree of Master of Library Science from SUNY at Buffalo and an undergraduate degree from SUNY at Buffalo. She started her 17-year library career as a page and went on to receive several promotions in the library system, including positions as library manager in several city branches as well as Department Head for all reference services and librarians within the downtown Central Library. Recently she was awarded a full tuition scholarship to complete the Public Library Administrator’s Certificate program.
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was once an indestructible love. The couple is forced to face issues, both individually and as a couple, that call into question the core of who they are. Run – is a seven minute mini-film and music video co-directed by Buffalo spoken word artist Edreys Wajed and Dominic Luongo. The video artistically explores the process of losing yourself in a relationship, and the darkness, confusion and hopelessness involved in trying to rediscover and regain your wholeness once the relationship is no more. Edreys Wajed, performing under the stage name of “Billy Drease Williams,” is a talented hip hop artist that focuses on giving positive messages through the spoken word and musical video. The festival will conclude on Sunday, February 27 at 3 pm showcasing four short films. The featured films include: Good Intentions - A movie directed by Chicago actor and director, Morocco Omari, who uses the present economic conditions and the issue of poor health care as a back drop for this film. Katrina’s Son - After two years of living in a foster home in DC, 15 yearold Ed, a Hurricane Katrina evacuee, breaks out and catches a bus to San Antonio, Texas to find his mother. Hoping to have a happy reunion and find the only family that he has left, the boy learns that reuniting is not always as sweet as it seems. Brothers Incorporated - This awardwinning film takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the 1960”s.
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B IDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for the Erie County Sewer District No. 3 Contract No. 11ST will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning on March 2, 2011 until 2:00 P.M., local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004. The contract is located at the Southtowns Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, S-3690 Lakeshore Road in the Town of Hamburg. Bidders are advised that a pre-bid meeting for the construction of this project is scheduled for February 23, 2011, at 10 A.M., 3690 Lakeshore Road, Buffalo, New York 14219. Plans are on file and may be examined and purchased at the office of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, 10th Floor, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202. Related information and a listing of prospective bidders can be found in Business Center, “Construction Bids and Engineering Proposals: on the Erie County Web Page @ WWW. ERIE.GOV” The deposit for each set of contract documents shall be $100.00 in the form of two checks or money orders, each in the amount of one-half the deposit, and made payable to the Erie County Comptroller. Any bidder requesting a set of plans and specifications mailed to their office must arrange for a pre-paid delivery service or mail carrier. The envelope containing the bid must be sealed, addressed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning and must be clearly and correctly designated as “Erie County Sewer District No. 3. Repairs to Southtowns Incinerator’s Heat Exchangers X and Y, Contract No. 11 ST.” Bidders submitting a bid for more than one contract must do so in separately sealed envelopes for each contract. Any envelope containing more than one bid will be considered an improper bid and not opened. Any bids not delivered in person shall be mailed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York 14202, and received prior to the time set for the bid opening. Any bidder returning such plans and specifications in good condition within thirty (30) days following the award of the contract or the rejection of bids will be refunded the full amount of the deposit. Non-bidders will be refunded one-half the deposit. Any bidder requesting more than one (1) set of plans and specifications may purchase the excess, but it is understood that they are not returnable. No refund will be made for documents returned after the thirty-day period. Erie County Sewer District No. 3 is an exempt organization under the Tax Law, and is exempt from payment of Sales and Compensating Use Taxes which are to be incorporated into the project and which are to be separately sold by the Contractors to the Owner prior to incorporation into the project, pursuant to the provisions of the contract. These taxes are not to be included in the bid. Sales tax will be due on all materials purchased by a Contractor which are either “consumable” or rental property used by the Contractor in connection with the construction or repair.
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Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the Erie County Comptroller or by a bid bond having a surety thereon from a surety company acceptable to the County Attorney, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total base bid, as surety for execution of the contract. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bond, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract award. The attention of the bidder is called particularly to the provisions of Erie County Local Law No. 2-2006, known as the “Erie County Workforce Development and Diversification New York State Certified Worker Training Program”, to have in place and provide written proof at the time of bid, a New York State Certified Worker Training Program, either intentional to the Contractor or Subcontractor and/or through an organization servicing several Contractors or Subcontractors, appropriate for the type and scope of work to be performed. In the alternative, Rules and Regulations pertaining to Local Law No. 2-2006 allows the Bidder to provide a statement as to the inapplicability, lack of career opportunities, and/or that the magnitude of the contract would make apprentices impractical. Bidders shall also provide affirmation of its commitment toward acceptable achievement or progress toward the County of Erie workforce development and diversification goal of thirty percent minority and female participation combined in project personnel including trades people, trainees, journeymen, apprentices and supervisor staff. Attention of the bidder is called particularly to requirements with respect to conditions of employment to be observed, minimum wages rates to be paid under the contract, Affirmative Action requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity, along with the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Commitment. Bidders are also advised that Part “A” of the Erie county Minority Business Enterprise/Women’s Business Enterprise Utilization Report be submitted with the bid or no later than three (3) business days after the bid opening. The attention of the bidder is called to the provisions of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law which requires the bidder to execute a certificate of non-collusion and to conform with the other provisions of Article 5A outlined in the specifications. A form for such certificate accompanies the bid form. Unless it is property executed, the bid will not be accepted. The right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in, or to make any award to other than the low bidder, should it be deemed to be in the best interest of Erie County Sewer District No. 3 and in accordance with Law, are herewith reserved. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 days after the date set for the opening thereof, but may withdraw same anytime prior to the scheduled time for opening bids. BY ORDER OF: Michael J. Quinn, P.E. Deputy Commissioner Department of Environment and Planning Dated: 1/26/11 Published: 2/15/11 FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Applications are being accepted for the Position of:
SENIOR CLERK TYPIST MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – NORTH CAMPUS PART-TIME/UP TO 19 HOURS/PER WEEK SALARY $12.059/HOUR DESCRIPTION: The work involves processing applications and servicing students in the Admissions office. Additional responsibilities to include typing and varied duties of a moderately difficult nature. This class differs from that of Clerk Typist by virtue of the more difficult and varied nature of the work performed by the incumbent. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking employee. Does related work as required. REQUIREMENTS: Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to type from clear copy or rough draft at an average rate of speed; clerical aptitude; sound judgment; neatness; tact and courtesy; must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing, and one (1) year of office experience. Micro Soft Office experience desired.
To apply to this position go to https://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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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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday February 16
Wednesday February 23
Erie County Prisoners Rights Coalition Holding Center Demonstration: 5-6 p.m.; Delaware at Church, Strategy Meeting, 14 Allen Street 6-7.
Judge Robert Russell Fundraiser: 5:307:30 p.m., Buffalo Choop House, 282 Franklin St.; $150 per person; $225 couples.
Mayor Brown’s 2011 State of the City Address; 12:30 p.m.; Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.
Erie County Prisoners Rights Coalition Holding Center Demonstration: 5-6 p.m.; Delaware at Church, Strategy Meeting, 14 Allen Street 6-7.
Spirituality and Healing “Stories of Healing from Cancer Coaches:” 6:308:30 p.m.; Daemen College Business Bldg. Rm. 107-109; call 694-1395. Board of Education Finance & Operations Committee Meeting: 5-7 p.m.; Room 801 City Hall. B.O.S.S. (BUFFALO’S OWN SMOOTH STEPPERS) is offering a Ballroom, Chicago Steppin & Swing class at 313 Fougeron St. corner of Urban, Saturdays from 10am-12noon. Location: Off Genesee or Moselle St. (The Old Wonder Bread Building). Entrance on Urban. Also offered on Tuesdays, Ballroom, Chicago Steppin & Swing classes @ Gateway on E. Ferry St. from 6-8pm (The Old YMCA across the street from St. Luke's church). Rubber sole shoes, please! Pictured above are dancers Jerome Williams and Cheri Brown.
Board of Education Executive Affairs Committee Meeting: 7-9 p.m.; Room 801 City Hall. Friday February 18 Documentary Series: Screening of “Lumumba, a Film” by Raoul Peck, The Golden Cup, 883 Jefferson Avenue, 5-7 p.m.; 883-7770. Free. Discussion follows with H.B. Cosby and Amon Ra P. Hotep. Saturday February 19 Sis. Letava to host “Black Women’s Agenda HERstory Program: Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave.; call 603-8769. 9th Annual WNY Black Film Festival: 6 p.m.; Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre, 639 Main St.; tickets $5; call 851-5145. Buffalo’s Own Smooth Steppers: Ballroom, Chicago Steppin & Swing Class, 313 Fougeron St. @ Urban (old Wonder Bread Building). Every Saturday (See this page for full schedule). A Taste of Senegal:Experiencing & learning about Senegalese culture; 6:30 - 10 p.m., Artspace Gallery Community Room, 1219 Main Street; 948-3583 for reservations; for ladies only.
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting: 5:30 p.m.; Room 801 City Hall. Saturday February 26 “Taste of Soul” Cooking Competition & Family Festival: Noon-3 p.m.; ECC City College Atrium Sunday February 27 9th Annual WNY Black Film Festival: 6 p.m.; Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre, 639 Main St.; tickets $5; call 851-5145.
SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS! * Screening of “Let’s Get It In”: Meet the cast and be one of the first to see the official DVD live Sat. Feb. 19 at The Screening Room 3131 Sheridan Dr. (directly Behind Arthur Murray Dance Studio on N. Bailey). A “Meet the Cast” reception will be held at 5 p.m. followed by the DVD Premiere at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $10 (includes light buffet). To purchase tickets online visit www.atpgalaxy.com or get tickets from one of the cast members. 716-602-6253.
Sunday February 20 Sunday’s Best A Gospel Affair :2:30-6 p.m., Five Fifty Banquet Hall, 550 Genesee St.; tickets $25 per person; $45 per couples; call 898-0959 or 986-2931. Monday February 21 Niagara Falls Memorial Primary Care Center Opening: 620 Tenth St, Suite 702; 278-4151.
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BENGALS clinch home court playoff game! -Special to the Challenger-
Described as “the best team the college has had in years,” the Bengals, coached by Fajri Ansari, are currently on a 5 game win streak. All games are open to the public!
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he Buffalo State BENGALS secured a first round home court playoff game by virtue of defeating Fredonia State last Friday, 92-79. They enter the final week of the regular season with games at Brockport this Tuesday and then finish the regular season up at home this Friday at 8 p.m. against defending SUNYAC Champ Plattsburgh and Saturday at 4 p.m. (SENIOR DAY) vs. Potsdam State. All Buffalo State Men’s Basketball games are open to the public. The Sports Arena at Buffalo State is 1 of the finest facilities in Western New York. Its seating capacity is 2nd only to the HSBC arena for basketball games in Buffalo. If you know of any youth groups, community organizations and/or schools that would like to be to the guests of the Buffalo State Men’s basketball team then please contact the Men’s’ basketball office at 858-6719. At 15-6 (10-5 in the SUNYAC conference), the BENGALS are finishing one of their better seasons in recent years. The BENGALS are led by Sophomore Jake Simmons (Rochester School of the Arts H.S.), last year’s SUNYAC Rookie-of-the-Year, who is averaging A SUNYAC leading 20.0 points per game. Jake is also #1 in the SUNYAC in both steals-59 (he is also ranked 20th in the Nation-Div 3 in steals) and 3 pointers made - 67. Complementing Jake in the Buffalo State 3 guard backcourt is Junior Chris Cartwright (Binghamton H. S. /Binghamton NY). Chris is second on the team in scoring with a 16.0 average in 21 games (7th in SUNYAC). Chris, who transferred from Tompkins Cortland Community College, also leads the BENGALS in assists at 3.81 per game ( 6th in the SUNYAC), free throw percentage 76 of 91 for .835% ( 6th in the SUNYAC), and he is second on the team in both steals with 37 (3rd in the SUNYAC) and 3 pointers made (4th in SUNYAC). Jake and Chris currently form the highest scoring backcourt tandem in SUNYAC (36 points per game) and possibly 1 of the top scoring tandems in the nation! The “glue” of the team would probably be Junior Norman Simmons (Rochester East H.S.). Norman is 2nd on the BENGALS in rebounding averaging 5.1 boards per game (14th in SUNYAC). Although Norman (a.k.a. “Knockdown Norm”) is only 5’10”, he is usually given the toughest defensive assignment which frequently has him guarding opponents 2-5 inches taller than him. Norman is 2nd on the team in assists averaging over 3 assists per game (8th in the SUNYAC) and 3rd in steals (7th in the SUNYAC). The frontcourt is led by Senior Glenroy Carr (Sweet Home H.S.). Glenroy is this year’s lone senior on the BENGALS squad. His leadership has been instrumental in helping the BENGALS clinch a top 4 seed for the upcoming SUNYAC playoffs. He is averaging 10.8 points per game (4th on the team) and nearly 5
A Decade of Progress Uncrowned Queens Institute for Research & Education on Women, Inc.
10th Anniversary Celebration
Preserving Community History in a Digital Age Presentation and Reception
Sunday, February 27, 2011
2011 Cult ure Keeper Awardees Honoring the Uncrowned Queens Institute
Key Bank Foundation • Buffalo Teachers Federation • Tops Markets
Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, New York 14211
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