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THE DEVOTED DISCIPLES: A Gospel Drama After a sold out performance opening the 2013 Sankofa Festival of Theatre and Jazz in August this dynamic gospel drama returns November 1st and 2nd, at the Wilson Foundation Academy (Madison), 200 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY. Written by Robert Djed Snead and directed by C. Kirkland Rivers this play features an all-star cast of some of Rochester’s finest actors. Dr. Joy Degruy

Dr. Ray Hagins

Ujima Rochester to Host 2013 Conference Ujima Rochester’s 2013 Conference: A Time for Healing, Educating and Rebuilding III, “Exploring Socio-Cultural Trauma 150 Years After Emancipation-- Embracing Solutions” will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2, at the Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State Street. Rochester. Featured will be keynote speakers, Dr. Joy Degruy, acclaimed author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome and the forthcoming book, Be The Healing, and Dr. Ray Hagins, founder, International Chief Elder & Spiritual Leader of The Afrikan Village & Cultural Center, Inc., with headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Learn more about Dr. Degruy at joydegruy. com, and Dr. Hagins at the Black Liberation Network website, www.wblr.com. The conference will also feature workshops exploring socio-cultural trauma in the Native, Asian, Latino, and African American communities and solutions towards healing. These will include training and personal development workshops for youth, educators, parents, and human services professionals. Learn more and register online at www.upliftingouryouth.webs.com. For questions call 585770-0536 or the Baobab Cultural Center at 585-563-2145.

Annual “Blessed to Bless” Fundraiser On October 12, Lathan Mission Foundation President, Roosevelt Mareus will host the 3rd annual “Blessed to Bless” fundraiser dinner at RCSD School #43, 1305 Lyell Avenue at 6:00 p.m. You may also make a donation on our website at www.lathanmision.org.For further information, please call 406-3499.

Set in Rochester, NY in December 1964 this play centers on the lives of the members of the fictitious gospel quartet “The Devoted Disciples.” The men find time to discuss the Rochester Riots of July ‘64, the death of Sam Cooke, as well as sing, pray, joke and court, .and deal with past transgressions that return to haunt them. Be ready to remember the past and be inspired as the Devoted Disciples sing their way into your hearts. This event is general seating and handicapped accessible. Doors open at 6pm with a 6:30pm curtain time. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of show. Groups of 10 or more receive a discount. Tickets can be purchased at Mood Makers Books, Village Gate Plaza, Rochester, NY (585) 2717010, online at Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com) or by calling (585) 748-7727.

NOTICE: TOWN HALL MEETING SET

13 WHAM will host a town hall meeting 7pm Thursday inside the theater of the Strong National Museum of Play, 1 Manhattan Square Dr,. Rochester to Discuss Validity of City’s Red Light Cameras. Rochester Police Chief James Sheppard, former U.S. Attorney Terrance Flynn, and WHAM 1180 talk show host Bob Lonsberryester are expected to attend.

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Judah World Red Carpet Event Judah World Music Group presents “A Red Carpet Blockbuster Event” for the 4th anniversary celebration and CD release of Rochester’s own gospel sensation Judah on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Miracle Deliverance Church, 69 Whitney St. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Children 11-15 only $5 at the door. The event will feature Jason Monroe & Elim Christain Fellowship Choir; Vizion ; Chosen Generation; His Annointed from Alberton, Ga.; The Gospel Believers from Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Shawn Brown & Da Boyz from St. Louis, Mo.

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Betty Jean Grant, Chair of the Erie County Legislature and the We Are Women Warriors, will present a Town Hall Meeting with Mark Poloncarz, Erie County Executive on Wednesday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library 1324 Jefferson Ave. The purpose of the meeting is to bring stakeholders and Erie County’s top administrator together to exchange ideas and share information on services provided by the County of Erie. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call Legislator Grant at 6025877.

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Bennie Fred Willis Sr.: Pillar Among Men Funeral services for Bennie Fred Willis, SR. Will be held on Saturday October 12th, 2013 at 12 O’clock noon at First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine Street, Buffalo, New York. Pastor Staples Sr. Pastor, Pastor George Nicholas (Greater Methodist Baptist Church) presiding. Wake to commence at 11:00 a.m. before the funeral services begin. On this day we lay to rest a great man. One who made no excuses, who led by example, and one who was rich with the love, wisdom, knowledge, and longevity. He leaves behind a legacy that is God Blessed, and one that can only be described in the essence of excellence. We love you GrandDad and we pray that your spirit lives to us and through us as we continue the legacy that you brought forth.

Moving Forward: Children First! “I would like to think I was chosen based on my educational background; my experience based on the skills and competencies I bring to this position. Anyone can see I am prepared for this job. It’s unfortunate that [race] has even been a topic of discussion in this community. My focus is on doing the job I have been selected to do. As people begin to know more about me, and my approach, they will see I am very inclusive. And I am not going to allow myself to be distracted!”

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-Dr. Brown in an interview with Buffalo Spree, September 2012

JUST MARRIED! On Friday, October 4, former Buffalo Bill Charley Ferguson and his lovely wife Janice hosted a beautiful reception in celebration of the marriage of their daughter Victoria Juanita Ferguson to Roberto Worthen Young at Salvatore's Italian Gardens restaurant. Congratulations Vickie and Roberto!!! PHOTO PRINCESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Tickets Now Available for Hidden Colors 2 Columnist Eva M. Doyle would like to announce that the tickets for the film “Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin” are now available at the following places: *The Market Arcade Theater, 639 Main Street, *Grant’s Variety Store, 1055 East Ferry Street *Zawadi’s Books, 2460 Main Street, *The Golden Cup Restaurant, 883 Jefferson Avenue. Tickets can also be purchased from Mrs. Doyle by calling 847-6010 or 5075280. The ticket prices are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Mrs. Doyle is bringing to Tariq Nasheed, the director of both Hidden Colors 1 & 2, from Los Angeles, California. The film is scheduled to be shown on November 1, 2013 at the Market Arcade Theater and Arts Theater beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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hey have been frequently ridiculed and referred to as “the sisterhood” by board member Carl Paladino, one of School Superintendent Pamela Brown’s staunchest opponents. Other distractors have labeled them “5 angry Black women.” But the African American Buffalo School Board members who stood their ground and voted to stop the attempt to oust Superintendent Brown recently say neither description correctly defines who they represent collectively or individually. They are caring and concerned school board members, community mothers, activists, and highly educated women who take seriously, their job of representing all of the children in this school district. Voting to allow Dr. Brown to stay in her position, was in essence a vote of confidence and, they maintain, the only fair and correct thing to do, despite the air of persecution, intimidation, harassment, and the onslaught of negative press that continues to exist. What needs to happen now, they say, is for an air of civility, respect and cooperation to prevail on the board so that the enormous task of fixing the system can continue; a system that had already been broken for decades before Dr. Brown was hired. “She has not had ample time to turn the district around,” pointed out Central District board member Mary Ruth Kapsiak. “ She’s only been here just a little over a year. And you can’t turn a classroom in a year, let alone turn a whole district around!” She said Pictured from Top: Board members John- ousting Brown would have been “toson, Kapsiack, Neve- tally unfair… Dr. Brown is working gold, Harris-Tigg and very hard to make sure we’re moving Belton-Cottman. forward…and she’s highly qualified.” Dr. Barbara Seals-Nevergold agreed with Mrs. Kapsiak. The Superintendent should be allowed more time to fully implement her plan and work with the board she said. “ I voted to retain her because I believe she has achieved some progress since becoming Superintendent, and I think that she needs more time. Our problems did not begin the year she came on board. They were here when she got here.” “I voted to support Dr. Brown because she is the current superintendent voted in by the previous board and she has a contract which is absent of any measurable objectives and goals to evaluate her performance,” stated Dr. Theresa Harris-Tigg, East Distract Representative and the Board of Education’s Vice President of Student Achievement. “ It would have been unethical to terminate her without cause or based on hearsay.” Veteran at-large Board Member Florence Johnson said she supported Dr. Brown because she is an experienced educator who has instituted some strategies that are showing some progress (i.e. summer school, enrichment programs, student code of conduct, school attendance and dropout rate a recommended new reading series which is multicultural and correlates with the core standards.)

“In addition feel that she has not had the opportunity to implement and operationalize her goals or to establish goals with the Board on which she will be evaluated. Dr. Brown identified the strengths and weaknesses of the district before the Distinguished Educator put out her analysis, which was much of the same that Dr. Brown had put forth. “Before Dr. Brown was hired by the Board, Mr. Paladino, who was elected as a member in May, 2013, held up her contract in court, stating that it was illegal and used that as one of his major campaign goals was to get rid of Dr. Brown,” she continued. “Dr. Brown has endured a year of constant criticism by the news media, the New York State Commissioner, the Regent representing Buffalo, the distinguish educator, not to mention the lack of support from most Continued Page 11

Peoples-Stokes Prepares Community for New Jobs Coming to WNY Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes has invested a lot in her district over the last 10 years, especially as the initial author for UB2020 legislation and then securing much needed funding for the bio-medical corridor. However, a major concern for her and many of her constituents is that many will be unable to take advantage of the job opportunities that will be available within the next few years. “Several conversations with local businesses point to many applicants lacking the education and/or training needed Peoples-Stokes to compete for these jobs in high-tech manufacturing, medical coding, and nursing that are leading the path as the jobs of the future within the biomedical corridor,” Peoples-Stokes said. “For that reason, I felt like I needed to bring everyone to the table to figure out what is the best method of getting people trained and ready.” Partnering with local agencies that already provide these services was the key. Peoples-Stokes is presenting a “Bridging the Gap” Community Forum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday, October 12th and Saturday, October 19th, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church and the UB EOC building respectively. This partnership with Erie Community College, UB Educational Opportunity Center, Buffalo Employment and Training Center, NYS Department of Labor, Harvest House and BPS Division of Adult Education, proves to be one of the most comprehensive of its kind, not only focusing on the educational component necessary but the job-specific certification classes necessary to get people employed. The community forum is not geared to just the unemployed, it is also for anyone who needs to get their GED, because the testing requirements change significantly January 1st. Furthermore, it offers the opportunity to register for jobspecific certification classes within careers that don’t require a degree; and get what you need to pass testing and certification. There will be companies in attendance to offer training on conflict-resolution, and first-hand experience on what is needed to succeed in this growing marketplace. There is no cost or registration needed to attend this event. For more information, please contact 716.897.9714.

4 National/International NEWS 1 In 3 Black Males Will Go To Prison In Their Lifetime, Report Warns

ne in every three Black males born today can expect to go to prison at some point in their life, compared with one in every six Latino males, and one in every 17 White males, if current incarceration trends continue. These are among the many pieces of evidence cited by the Sentencing Project, a Washington, D.C.-based group that advocates for prison reform, in a report on the staggering racial disparities that permeate the Amer-

ican criminal justice system. The report was submitted to the U.N. Human Rights Committee this week in advance of the U.N.’s review of American compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights later this month. It argues that racial disparity pervades “every stage of the United States criminal justice system, from arrest to trial to sentencing.” “Racial minorities are more likely than White Americans to be arrested,” the report

COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS For ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS 2013 SITE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Sealed bids for: Site Drainage Work for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on October 17, 2013 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. MBE/WBE requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw Dated: October 3, 2013

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The following positions are available in various departments and locations of Erie Community College Instructional Designer RPT – Distance Learning Technical Assistant FT - Biology Athletic Trainer PT – Athletics Instructional Support Specialist PT – Biology Document Clerk PT – Institutional Services Senior Clerk Typist PT – Registrar’s Office Asst Prof PT – Workforce Dev/Corp Training/Comm Serv

explains. “Once arrested, they are more likely to be convicted; and once convicted, they are more likely to face stiff sentences.” The report’s findings lead its authors to conclude that the U.S. is violating the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which states that all citizens must be treated equally under the law. The U.S. ratified the treaty in 1992. Central to the report’s argument is the simple fact that African-American and, to a lesser extent, Hispanic men, are more likely to spend time behind bars than their White counterparts, according to recent data from the U.S. government.

ATTENTION ROOFERS The chemicals found in coal tar and coal tar products are powerful causes of cancer.

Individuals suffering from cancer as a result of working in roofing construction, may be entitled to significant financial compensation.

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Workers who tended roofer’s kettles or carried buckets of hot coal tar pitch for application on roofing surfaces are at risk for developing cancer due to their exposure to coal tar pitch.

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The reasons for this discrepancy are widely debated, but the report discourages readers from blaming either the higher-than-average crime rate among blacks and Latinos in the U.S. or the presence of deliberate racism in the criminal justice system. While those factors may contribute to the problem, the reasons go much deeper, the report contends. The problem begins with police activity. According to Justice Department data cited in the report, police arrested Black youth for drug crimes at more than twice the rate of White youth between 1980 and 2010, nationwide. Yet a 2012 study from the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that White high-school students were slightly more likely to have abused illegal drugs within the past month than Black students of the same age. Blacks are also far more likely than Whites to be stopped by the police while driving. The Sentencing Project report largely attributes the racial disparities in both traffic and drug arrests Continued Page 5

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For more information or to apply to the positions above 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.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority requests sealed proposals to provide all professional Architectural/Engineering Services necessary or incidental to provide site investigation, design services, preparation of plans and specifications and clerk of the works services for the bidding and implementation of the following project: Architectural / Engineering Services to Facilitate Replacement of Primary Electrical Distribution System @ Marine Drive Apartments, BMHA Job #AE-13-15. The Request for Proposals may be obtained at the BMHA Capital Improvements Office located at 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Sealed proposals must be received by 3:00 PM, local time, on October 31, 2013 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Perspective offerors are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-submittal meeting. The pre-submittal meeting will be held on October 22, 2013 10:00 AM @ 320 Perry Street 14204. The contract for professional services will only be awarded to a single professional firm; no joint ventures. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all proposals submitted. Date: October 8, 2013

Distinguished Burial for Veteran and Spouse A reverent Field of Valor ® for veterans and spouses is now available at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Adjoining the vast Erie County Veterans’ section, the Field of Valor® includes graves that can be marked with distinctive upright white marble tablet memorials — without charge — like those in Arlington National Cemetery. Each Memorial Day and Veterans Day, our veterans are honored with flags placed at their graves in the Veterans’ section and Field of Valor.® Call us today for more information. 1411 Delaware Avenue | Buffalo, New York

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HEALTH MATTERS

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HEALTH FAIR! The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd. is sponsoring a HEALTH-SATIONAL FAIR on Saturday, October 12 from noon until 5:00 p.m. Insured and Uninsured individuals are encouraged to “Take Care of Yourself” and register today by calling (716) 885-2182 or (716) 893-7415. Information, services and demonstrations include Tai Chi, dental health, footcare, stroke education, American Diabetes Association, and more. Healthy snacks will be provided.

Aging Gracefully Senior Program Delavan Grider Aging Gracefully Senior ProgramNew this week at the Delavan Grider Community Center will be an Eat Smart workshop that will continue for 5 weeks and held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to Noon. Other programs currently available to senior members include Line Dancing, Zumba and Bible Study. For more information about the Delavan Grider Aging Gracefully Senior Program please contact the program director Nicole at 896-7021 or visit the community center at 877 E. Delavan Avenue.

Eat To Live

Beat Back Colds and Flu with... Garlic!

f you want a simple way to increase the diseasefighting power of your meals, be generous with your use of high-quality herbs and spices. This applies year-round, but as cold and flu season nears, you may want to consider spicing things up more than you might normally. There is no shortage of research showing that herbs and spices are among the healthiest you can consume. And they’re a “secret weapon” that just about everyone can take advantage of, regardless of your budget. Garlic in particular has long been hailed for its healing powers, especially against infectious diseases like cold and flu. This is likely due to its immune boosting effects. Fresh garlic is also a potent antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agent. But its therapeutic effects may go much further than that. Garlic—An All-Around Health Boosting Herb The featured article in Medical News Today1 contains an impressive list of garlic’s historical use as a natural medicine, and mod-

BLACKS JAIL continued to “implicit racial bias” on the part of the police. The disparities don’t end with arrests. Because Blacks and Latinos are generally poorer than Whites, they are more likely to rely on courtappointed public defenders, who tend to work for agencies that are underfunded and understaffed. In 2012, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, more than 70 percent of public defender offices reported that they were struggling to come up with the funding needed to provide adequate defense services to poor people. By last March, the problem was so bad that Attorney General Eric Holder declared the public defense system to be in a “state of crisis.” Racial disparities within the justice system have been exacerbated by the war on drugs, the report argues.

ern research to back up the wisdom of such antiquated claims. Green Med Info has also assembled a list of studies demonstrating more than 150 beneficial health effects of garlic! For example, studies show that regular consumption of (primarily raw) garlic: •May be effective against drug-resistant bacteria •Reduces risk for heart disease, including heart attack3 and stroke •Helps normalize your cholesterol and blood pressure •Protects against various cancers (i.e. including brain, lung, and prostate cancer •Reduces risk of osteoarthritis Garlic is also a triple threat against infections, offering antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Not only is it effective at killing antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including MRSA, but it also fights yeast infections, viruses and parasites. Garlic must be fresh to give you optimal health benefits though. To “activate” garlic’s medicinal properties, compress a fresh clove with a spoon prior to swallowing it, or put it through your juicer to add to your vegetable juice. A single medium size clove or two is usually sufficient, and is well-tolerated by most people. The active ingredient, allicin, is destroyed within one hour of smashing the garlic, so garlic pills are virtually worthless. -By Dr. Mercola

H E A L I N G THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS…. Healing thoughts and prayers go out to Emile Latimer, premier master drummer/master of the djembe drum and the better half of Sounds and Echoes, who is currently experiencing a healing crisis. Buffalo’s own Emile, of national renown, is also a songwriter, singer, composer guitarist, dancer and educator and has, among other accomplishments, toured, played and recorded with the great Nina Simone, Gamalon, Richie Havens, SpyroGyra, and one of his own bands—Emile Latimer With Abundance. He has toured the world and performed at the Montreaux Jazz and Pop Festivals of the Netherlands and Switzerland and the Newport Jazz Festival. In 2000, he was inducted into the Buffalo Musicians Hall of Fame. We pray for a speedy recovery for our beloved Emile. Peace and Love…

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FAITH BASED

First Holy Temple Presents “Senior Moments”

First Holy Temple Presents “Senior Moments” for ages 55 and up every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tea and coffee will be served at 703 Fillmore Avenue. For more information call 896-3896 or email firstholytemple@verizon.net. Apostle M. Daniel, Visionary. Some discussion topics will include:Issues concerning family, work, church, government, education, health and community;Solution: What worked for me; How I overcame;Payer: Please call, mail or email us with your prayer request.

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Benefit for David Jackson of the Gospel Keynotes A benefit for David Jackson of the Gospel Keynotes will be held on October 19 at 5 p.m. sharp at God’s Temple of Grace, Elder Franklin D. McClellan, Founder, Pastor 42 Haven St. featuring The Northington Singers; Lil Bev & Gospel Heirs; Gussie Mitchell & the Wandering 5; Son’s of Thunder; The Dean Singers; Men in White Choir; Souls of Solomon; Elder Hank Reed; The Bible Tones and many, many more groups. MC Sony Means.

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Calvary Baptist to Celebrate Pastor’s Anniversary Calvary Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor Quinton Chad Foster’s 3rd Pastoral Anniversary, October 18 and 20 at the Church, 1184 Genesee St. On Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. a musical featuring local guest choirs will be held. On Sunday, October 20 at the Morning Worship service, the guest Preacher will be Rev. Michael T. Williams, College Hill Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi.

Family, Fiends and Fellowship Gathering Friendship Baptist Church will host Family, Friends and Fellowship Gathering on Saturday Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. at the church. Donation is $10. All are welcome. For more information call 847-1020.

Pastor and First Lady Brown Celebrate Four Years of Ministry Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1334 Calumet Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY will honor their Pastor and First Lady Pastor Timothy J. and Lady Colleen Brown for four years of Ministry October 12-13. The October 12 kick off will be the Anniversary Banquet at Quality Hotel & Suites, 240 First Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Pastor Frank Bostic of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church of Buffalo, NY will be the MC. For tickets and other information call (716) 282-3655. The celebration will conclude on Sunday, October l3 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion with quest speaker Pastor David Wade of Calvary Baptist Church, Mesa, AZ.

Men’s Day Men’s Day will be observed at the New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls, NY on Sunday, October 13 during the 10:15 a.m. worship service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Herman “Chucky” Boyer, Assistant Pastor of St. John’s A.M.E. Church, Niagara Falls, NY. Deacon Leon Smith, Chairman. Rev. Harvey L. Kelley, Pastor. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Bethesda World Harvest

International Church to host 5th Annual Holy Convocation

Psalmist Moe Badger, Pastor Dexter Sanders, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Bishop Rosie O’Neil, Bishop Michael Badger, Bishop Tudor Bismark, Prophet J.M. Domoraud, Pastor Melvin Taylor and Elder Maurice Brown.

ethesda World Harvest International Church will host its 5th Annual Holy Convocation October 11-18 at 7 p.m. The Convocation will convene Friday, Oct. 11 with guest speaker Pastor Donnie McClurkin. Saturday, Oct. 12, will be Youth Empowerment, & College and Career Ministry with speaker Pastor Dexter Sanders from Florida. Sunday, Oct 13, 6 pm, Bishop Rosie O’Neal of Greenville, N. C. will minister to Pastors and Leaders, She will also speak Monday, Oct 14. Bishop Tudor Bismark, of Zimbabwe, will speak Tuesday, Oct 15. Pastor Melvin Taylor will speak Wed, Oct 16. Prophet Jean-Marie Domoraud of the Ivory Coast, West Africa will speak Thursday, Oct 17 and will also conduct 12 noon services. Bishop Michael A. Badger will speak Fri, Oct 18. Special music will be rendered by Elder Maurice Brown (featured singer on Sounds of Worship CD), recording artist Alvin Slaughter, Issac Simpson, (Hit song, “The Process”) and Praise/Worship Leader, Bro. Moe Badger.

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Bilal, Faith and The Jazz Example: A Performance You Don’t Want to Miss!

uffalo’s Anchor Bar in downtown Buffalo is a well-known haven for jazz aficionados looking to experience the best of the Queen City’s jazz musicians. On Friday, October 18, at 8 p.m. audiences will enjoy the jazz sounds of Anchor Bar favorites, the Jazz Example under the leadership of Bilal Abdullah featuring Doug “Trigger” Gaston, Lester Robinson, and Greg Piontek, with a special guest appearance by singer-composer, Faith Harris. Faith Harris, a Buffalo native, grew up at a time when our city was blossoming with new approaches to producing music in our community, and for many years she contributed to the evolution of Buffalo’s reputation as place to enjoy the voices of Buffalo’s new African American artists. Faith founded and served as musical director for a large community choir called the Imani Music Workshop. She eventually reduced Imani to a smaller vocal ensemble with 7 vocalists and a small rhythm section, where Faith played piano, as well as wrote and arranged much of the group’s repertoire. But, as can happen with many artists, her “day gig” took her away from the Nickel City to a number of places around the country, and finally to Atlanta, GA., where she currently lives and works.

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Faith Harris has never forgotten her roots or lost her love for Buffalo. On October 18th Faith will the special guest in the evening’s music sets at the Anchor Bar with her long-time music friends, as she enjoys a short trip home to the City of Good Neighbors. Renowned Buffalo musician and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame nominee Bilal Abdullah, is also the founder and director of the Harambee Music Project currently housed at Gateway-Longview Family Resources Center, 347 East Ferry Street. The project provides free music instruction to kids and teens between the ages of6 and 18. Bilal is currently involved in plans to organize a full-fledged homecoming concert for Faith Harris in the very near future, so stay tuned for details, and be sure to come on out to the Anchor Bar on Friday, October 18 for a super sampler of Faith Harris, Bilal and the Jazz Example at work! -Celeste Lawson

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see you at the EVENTS!

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ON STAGE Saturday LIVE

@ The Historic Colored Musicians Club, “Susan Peters & Friends” Sat. Oct. 12 , 8:30 p.m., followed by open mic; host Larry Salter. Admission $5.

Bilal Abdullah & The Jazz Example

featuring Doug “Trigger” Gaston, Lester Robinson and Greg Piontek with special guest singer-composer Faith Harris, Friday, Oct. 18 @ 8 p.m.

The Beautiful Music Band

featuring “Peaches,” Saturday Oct. 12 & 19, November 2,9,16 & 23 (Thanksgiving Celebration) and December 21 (Christmas Party) & Dec. 28 at The New Humboldt Inn, E. Delavan & Humboldt Parkway; must be 30 and older; Love, Peace & Unity!”

The Gospel At Colonus, directed by

Lorna C. Hill, Music Director Karen Saxon, Choir Director, George Brown, featuring members of God’s Purchase Gospel Choir, now thru October 13, TheatreLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave., Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m; $25 general, $20 seniors, $15 students; 883-0380

Genuine & Lil’ Mo LIVE live Villa Maria

College, Oct. 26, 240 Pine Ridge Rd; Tickets @ Doris Records; 8 pm. showtime.

Tommy Davidson from “In Living Color” Oct. 10-12; Helim Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi; 853-1211; www.heliumcomedy.com

Herbie Hancock

October 9, UB Center for the Arts; tickets @ Center Box Office; for info; 6452787 or visit UBCFA.ORG

Wayne Shorter

November 21, UB Center for the Arts; tickets @ Center Box Office; for info; 645-2787 or visit UBCFA. ORG

World Blues

Featuring Taj Mahal, Nov. 1, UB Center for the Arts; tickets @ Center Box Office; 645-2787

Damon Williams, with Kenny Howell & Kook Aide, Friday Night

Laughs, Tralf Music Hall, 2 shows at 7 & 9 p.m., Friday Oct. 11.

Mint Condition

Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 8 p.m. The Tralf, tickets $54 advance; $59 day of show; tralfmusichall.com

Artist LeRoi Johnson’s “Electric Primitive” is first exhibition at New Art Space Buffalo, NY – The cranes painting the sky around the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus with steel beams are not the only agents of art breathing new life into Main Street, John Fatta is joining in on the street’s renaissance by transforming what was once a car dealership into an impressive, first-class, premier gallery space. space at 1120 Main Street near Summer. This new exhibition space will make its debut featuring the work of local artist, LeRoi Johnson. The exhibit, Electric Primitive, is his first solo show in Buffalo since 2001 and is an examination of recent work, combined with his most powerful early imagery. The opening of Electric Primitive is Thursday, October 10 from 6-8pm. Johnson’s Electric Primitive will feature more than 40 highly personal canvases grounded in ethnic and historical tradition. Creating his own two-dimensional dream world, he explores cubism, surrealism with African, Caribbean and South American flavor. With a natural eye for color, Johnson respects the past, while managing to keep a subtle yet direct balance. Knowledge and experience take him straight to the center of an idea. Johnson’s work can be described as imaginary, introspective, symbolic and storylike. The exhibition will be open to the public starting October 10 and run until November 3. The exhibition will also be open on November 1st for Allentown’s First Friday from 6-8pm. All group and individual viewings must be made by appointment by calling 716-882-8100 or emailing johnfatta@gmail.com. Johnson is an untrained artist who typifies “outsider” art. Although his only formal training was a high school commercial art class, while on a trip in the Caribbean in 1974, Johnson produced “Eyelander” a primitive self-portrait that is still showcased as part of his collection today. Johnson has had art exhibits in New York City, Toronto, Africa, Europe and South America, all to rave reviews. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Johnson made his way from the housing projects of the East Side of Buffalo to graduate from Canisius College, also attending the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Design. He furthered his studies by becoming a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, and is now a prominent Buffalo attorney. After graduating from Georgetown, Johnson stayed in Washington, D.C. where he worked as an attorney; distinguishing himself as the chief legislative assistant to the District of Columbia City Council Committee on Employment and Economic Development and later as the Director of Minority Business for the city. D.C. was also where he first felt the desire to paint.

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House of Masters to Host Free Community “BARBER-Q”! Sean Thompson has come up with a unique way to say “thank you” to the community by hosting what he calls The House of Masters “Barber-Q.” From noon to 3 pm. Saturday, October 12 in front of Sean’s House of Masters Barber Shop, 295 East Delavan Avenue, there will be free food served by Harris Catering, music by DJ Hassan and more – all at no cost. “It’s my way of giving back to the community, “said the enterprising young barber/entrepreneur. “It’s an appreciation event for all those who’ve supported us over the many years in business” Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate. “I just want to thank you all for keeping me open,” said Sean. “I really appreciate that…”

Line Dance Classes

Urban Line Dance classes by Cheri, 716-200-9702 will be held: Monday’s at the 600 Club, North & Fox 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at New Humboldt Inn, 8-10 p.m.; the last Tuesday of each month Ballroom classes.

10 Michael Vick: An Indictment of Racial Profiling in Pro Football and in American Justice

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New Study of Medicaid Data Shows What We Already Knew: Poverty Exists “Everywhere” By Peter Anderson and Leonard Williams On Thursday September 12 the Erie County Office of the Medicaid Inspector General announced their finding of a first of its kind study on the use of Medicaid in Erie County. The report showed that a majority of Medicaid recipients live in the city but that increasing numbers of people who rely on the program can be found in virtually all of Buffalo’s first ring suburbs, including Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Lackawanna and even Amherst. To readers of the Challenger this is no surprise! Yes, there are many people living on Buffalo’s East Side, West Side and all sides that are poor but there are also a lot of people in the suburbs just trying to make ends meet. And Medicaid is the safety net program that helps them do that. However, the big story along with the rise in the number of poor people is the disparity in cost between black citizens of the county and white citizens as far as Medicaid goes. The report showed that the average cost for a white Medicaid recipient was $8,527 in 2010, while the average cost per enrollee for all other racial groups that year was $4,825. A difference of $3,702!

Born and raised in a public housing project in Buffalo, New York, author Kenneth N. Robinson, MS, says it was there that he developed his life-long love for professional football. In this fascinating book, he goes far beyond detailing NFL star Michael Vick’s conviction for dog fighting, his prison sentence, and his comeback. Robinson examines Vick as a compelling case study within the NFL’s larger sports culture, which includes the media, corporate sponsors and the politics of the state. “This is troubling,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. He has “Overall, the strength of this work lies in Robinson’s unique analysis of Michael Vick’s fall and rise. I don’t think I have ever described an aca- directed the Medicaid Inspector General’s Unit to take a closer look at this. demic work as creative, but each section of this book is just that – innovative, original, and “We are going to drill down deeper and find out why there is such a discrepinspired. I say this because of the specific comparisons that Robinson utilizes (i.e., dog fighting to bestiality; Vick’s treatment to Roethlisberger’s; the NFL to China), which have never ancy in spending on whites versus other racial groups.” previously been discussed so thoroughly and sophisticatedly, but are undeniable in proving the point that racial discrimination is alive and well in America.” – Adrienne N. Milner, Masten District Council Member Demone A. Smith is also troubled by these findings. He Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham Robinson raises important issues concerning wonders if it could be that blacks and other racial groups don’t go to the doctor as much as the way race and deviance are treated in America, and how this pertains to the Vick case, as whites do. Mr. Poloncarz said, “We don’t know if it is related to long-term care, mental health, or more compared to high-profile whites in the NFL, such as Bill Belichick and Ben Roethlisberger. tests being prescribed for white Medicaid recipients as compared to others, but this is disapOther finds reveal that following the police raid of Vick’s home in Smithfield, Virginia, on April 25, 2007, the number of African-Americans arrested for dog fighting increased pointing because Medicaid is supposed to be a fair system.” We agree completely and will disproportionately by race from the five years prior, raising serious questions of selective watch Mark to see that he keeps his word and gets to the bottom of this! He will be speaking about this and other County issues at the Frank F. Merriweather library on Jefferson Avenue, enforcement by race. FROM VICK-TIM TO VICK-TORY: THE FALL AND RISE OF MICHAEL VICK (ISBN: along with Legislator Betty Jean Grant, on Wednesday October16 from 5:30-7:45. 978-1-62516-352-3) is now available for $20.95 and can be ordered through the publisher’sT:9.75” The report is on the Erie County website at httn://www2.erie.gov/exec/ website.

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of our religious community, constant insults, and demeaning statements. In spite of all the verbal abuse and the written insults, she continues to forge ahead. “ To date the only known clergy who has come out publically in support of Dr. Brown has been Rev. Darius Pridgen of True Bethel Baptist Church, who is also the Ellicott District Councilmember. The only other Black elected official has been Legislator Betty Jean Grant, who was key in organizing a major rally in support of Dr. Brown on the steps of City Hall a few weeks ago. Voting to keep Dr. Brown in her position as School Superintend was a no-brainer as far as Ferry District Representative Sharon Belton –Cottman is concerned. “Our children deserve to have a committed leader who has experience in turning failing schools around and who is not afraid to stand up to the task,” she stated. “ I cannot and could not allow those who purport to care for our children to continually make decisions that negatively impact them. Anyone with common sense will acknowledge that you cannot continue to severe the head and not affect the body, the body being our students.” Reflecting further on Dr. Brown she offered: “An extensive national search for a superintendent for Buffalo Public Schools was performed and many prospective candidates ran the other way when presented with the true facts, challenges and energy required to correct a system which has failed many of our students for over four decades. Dr. Pamela Brown accepted the challenge and responsibility to turn around our district in mid July 2012. She inherited a 48% graduation rate, low attendance, high suspension, high dropout rates and low graduation rates, just to name a few of the district’s ills. “In one year we have begun to see improvements unmatched in recent years,” she stated. -Where do we go From Here? Dr. Harris-Tigg, while acknowledging there are administrative decisions made by Dr. Brown, which, in her opinion, “cause great concern,” (for example she pointed to the central office still being “top heavy” and also that it is not clear how and in what ways the reorganization of central office will improve student achievement), she said the focus will have to be on the children as well as fiscal responsibility. “The Board of Education will need to examine closely what is happening in the classrooms and the academic experiences of all our students. In addition, the board needs to set clear and measurable objects/goals for the superintendent aligned with high student performance and achievement and fiscal responsibility.” The focus on the education of the children and a functioning, productive board, is shared by all five members. “My hope is that now the entire Board gets behind her (Dr. Brown) and supports the Superintendent,” said Dr. Nevergold. “But more importantly that we all support the work of the superintendent to improve the educational outcome for all the children in the district.” Mrs. Kapsiak agreed. From this point on, she said, everyone on the board should be in support of working in concert with Dr. Brown “for the sake of the children…instead of ripping her apart. “ As a forward movement, Mrs. Johnson said she sees two things: “Number one, Dr. Brown should be given the opportunity to work with her staff, willing board members, community at large, students, and parents to have a productive school year. And number two; we need to stabilize our schools with needed resources to achieve proficiency on the state exams. Every segment of our community must commit to setting as its priority; our children will improve academically, socially, and will demonstrate a respectful caring and positive attitude towards themselves and others.” “Our district requires an exceptional leader and I know we have that in Dr. Brown,” concluded Sharon Belton–Cottman. “ I am very hopeful that as this district finally undergoes a true transformation, the final result is more accountability, more support and more success for our students. The days of collecting a paycheck and going home without accountability is over and as we move forward we need more parental and community engagement. “Parents please attend school. Attend the monthly on site parent meetings, open houses, go and meet staff and all the people who are intimately involved in your child’s school and education. I am appealing to you for your help. To the community, thank you for your continuous support and please continue to come to the board and committee meetings. Please get on the newspapers blog when we are in sessions; your opinions count and you need to be heard. We cannot do any of this without parents and the community being engaged. Let us know when you have concerns and together we will make this district the best it can be. “ I believe that if we allow Dr. Pamela Brown the opportunity, that history will record her to be the catalyst this district required and our children will be the benefactors. In her first year she has accomplished many things all moving in the right direction…onward and upward ” !

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By Dr. Barbara Seals Nevergold, President, Buffalo Board of Education Dear Readers, on August 17, 2013, I wrote the article below “Bully in the Boardroom” in response to the first email I received from Mr. Carl Paladino making accusations and threats about my performance as President of the Board of Education. I did not publish the article at that time. However, over the last weeks and months I have been the subject and object of increasingly negative, accusatory and threatening emails from Mr. Paladino. In spite of verbal and written responses from me to correct and/or clarify mis-information, Mr. Paladino continues to send these emails and to repeat the same false, misleading and incendiary charges. With each new email, he has escalated the attacks with new accusations and threats. In 2010, the New York Legislature passed the Dignity for All Students Act “to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.” In 2012, all schools in the state were required to implement programs addressing all forms of bullying, including “cyberbullying”. Cyberbullying takes place through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices, and can include: •Sending hurtful, rude, or mean text messages to others •Spreading rumors or lies about others by e-mail or on social networks •Creating websites, videos or social media profiles that embarrass, humiliate, or make fun of others Bullying online is very different from face-to-face bullying because messages and images can be: •Sent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year •Shared to a very wide audience •Sent anonymously As members of the Board of Education, we are charged with ensuring that the Dignity for All Students Act is enforced to protect our students and provide a safe and civil environment in which learning can take place. In our leadership roles, we also are seen by our students as modeling the behavior we want them to learn. I call on Mr. Paladino to honestly examine his behavior and

actions with respect to DASA. I suggest that the example that he is setting for our students

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In Defense of A Much Maligned School Superintendent! First off, kudos to Mr. Frank Gist, columnist and writer for the Buffalo Criterion Newspaper. In last week’s Criterion News, Frank Gist, like the gentleman that he is, came to the defense of Buffalo School Superintendent, Dr. Pamela C. Brown. I purposefully included the ‘Dr.’ in Superintendent Brown’s name because that is a title she has earned. Sometimes, rich or famous individuals get to be in positions to received an honorary doctorate degree from some prestigious college or university. While these degrees are noteworthy, they are not based or how smart these individuals are or how hard they have worked to achieve what they have, in their lives. Dr. Brown received her degrees the old fashioned way, she studied and learned enough information to satisfy the requirements of her particular universities. And yet, this very talented and gifted individual has been demonized by the press and print media in Buffalo in ways that have made decent folks blush! Another sad note is that some of these unfair and false allegations Betty Jean have been bandied around by some from our own community who might GRANT have ‘an axe to grind’ or maybe a pocket to stuff. We need to take a deep breaths and recognize the true fact that there are many people in this town who do not want to see a smart person succeed in leading the Buffalo Public Schools out of their present conditions. Never mind the fact that Dr. Brown is African American woman; I believe anybody, regardless of their gender or race, would have a hard time today running the school district when many of those individuals, some of whom are presently sitting on the school board, have made up their minds that Charter Schools, school vouchers and the privatization of public schools are the way to go. Community groups such as We Are Women Warriors, Women of Worth and the B.U.I.L.D of Buffalo organizations have requested and were granted a meeting with the editorial board of the Buffalo News. We shall meet in a few weeks to complain about the treatment Dr. Brown has received in the News’ editorials and columns written by seemingly non-objective and biased reporters. We are asking all community leaders, pastors, parents and students who believe that Buffalo School Superintendent, Dr. Pamela C. Brown has been judged too harshly and treated unfairly by the media, to call or write letters to the Buffalo News and to call the station managers of WBEN radio, TV Channels 2, 4, 7 and YNN.

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BID SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF ERIE INDEX# 601153/12 FILED: 9/4/2013 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premise is situated. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, against ADRIENNE B. SMYTH A/K/A ADRIENNE SMYTH, his respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint herein, ERIE COUNTY COMPTROLLER, “MARY SMITH”, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendant(s) TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOU CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not serviced with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may appear within (60) days of service thereof and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage which was duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie on January 4, 2008 in Book 13387 at page 2398 and the Recording Tax was duly paid covering premises known as 70 Block Street, Buffalo, New York 14211. (Section 101.41 Block 4 Lot 24). The relief sought within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Russell P. Buscaglia, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, filed along with the supporting papers in the office of the Clerk of the County of Erie on 8/9/2013. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York. SECTION 101.41 BLOCK 4 LOT 24. Said premises known as 70 Block Street, Buffalo, New York 14211. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder and owner of the aforementioned note and mortgage, or their agents have elected and hereby accelerate the mortgage and declare the entire mortgage indebtedness immediately due and payable. The following amounts are now due and owing on said mortgage, no part of any of which has been paid although duly demanded: By virtue thereof, plaintiff has heretofore elected and by these presents hereby elects to accelerate the entire unpaid principal balance of $36,900.00 with interest from June 1, 2010 to be immediately due and payable under the mortgage herein foreclosed. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York state Banking Department at 1-877-Bank-NYS or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Section 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving the copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you may lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Stiene & Associates, P.C., Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 187 East Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Our File 201001294

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cannot be justified under any circumstances. So Carl Paladino has gotten himself elected to the Buffalo School Board. He says he’s concerned about the education of the city’s children. But instead of working collaboratively to find solutions for the system’s problems, he plans to “outsource” our children to: suburban school districts, charter schools, Catholic schools and Erie 1 BOCES. And his response to anyone who dares to disagree with this approach is to call them names, denigrate their character and bully them. That’s what he is trying to do to me and other members of the Board. On August 10th, I received an email from Carl Paladino in which, among other things, he accused me of failing to fulfill my responsibility as Board President: “I have... watched you allow the hiring of a barrage of misfit members of the Mary Guinn friends and family club to sensitive and critical administrative positions with absolutely no BOE involvement or approval of a major shift in policy, vetting or disclosure of their “special qualifications”, contracts or compensation. You have failed in your responsibility to protect BOE jurisdiction.” He proceeded to intimidate me with the following threat: “You will either act as an unbiased and transparent President of the BOE or I will move at every meeting for your dismissal as President and eventually rally the people into Niagara Square to demand your resignation.” As if the foregoing was not harassing enough Mr. Paladino sent this hateful email to his extensive email listserv. I know this because I received another copy from someone who is far removed from the education field. Furthermore, and of even greater concern to me, is the message sent by Mr. Paladino to his supporters that they have the right to harass and intimidate me as well. This threat is contained in his pledge to “rally the people into Niagara Square to demand your resignation.” Must I now be concerned about my safety every time I arrive or leave a Board meeting? From one who claims to care about the students in the Buffalo School System is this the behavior Mr. Paladino wants our students to emulate? I look at this email for what it really represents; an attempt to bully and intimidate me and to frighten me into acquiescence or silence. I will not tolerate this behavior and neither should the community. With the serious problems that we face in the District, our Continued Page 15

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LEGALS FILED: ERIE COUNTY CLERK NYSCEF DOC. NO. 14 INDEX NO. 800104/2013 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/13/2013

09/13/2013

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Index No. 800104/2013

Plaintiff, SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS -againstChristopher S. Bowman, if living and Plaintiff designates Erie County as the if any be dead, any and all persons place of trial. Venue who are spouses, widows, grantees, is based upon the mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, County in which distributees, or successors in interest the Mortgage of such of the above as may be dead, premises is and their spouses, heirs, devisees, situated. distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff, The People of the State of New York on behalf of Chief Clerk of the City of Buffalo, United States of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $51,120.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of ERIE on June 15, 2007, in Book 13355, Page 8189, covering premises known as 212 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, NY 14204. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Williamsville, NY August 6, 2013 By: Stephen J. Wallace, Esq. Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.:01-059770-FOO

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AMENDED SUMMONS. ORIGINAL FILED WITH THE CLERK ON 2/8/2013. INDEX NO.: I2012608105. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 16 Gold Street, Buffalo, NY 14206. (SBL #: 112.58-3-28). STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF ERIE. HSBC Bank USA, N.A., 2929 Walden Avenue, Depew, NY 14043, Plaintiff vs. The unknown Representative(s) and/or Heir(s) of the Estate of William Wunderlich; and John Doe (Unknown Tenants/Occupants of the subject property being set forth to represent any and all occupants of the subject property being foreclosed herein, and any parties, entities of any kind, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged property) Defendant(s) TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Amended Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises foreclosed herein. Date: 01/23/13. /s/____________________________ BY: STACEY A. WEISBLATT, ESQUIRE Stern & Eisenberg, PC 485A US Highway Route 1 South, Suite 110 Iselin, New Jersey 08830 (732) 582-6344 Fax: (732) 726-8719 Counsel for Plaintiff To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Penny M. Wolfgang, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated September 9, 2013 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Erie County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage. The premises is described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 41, Township 11, Range 7 of the Holland Land Company’s Survey according to map filed in Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover No. 9 is known as parts of subdivision lots Nos. 26, 27 and 28 in Block No. 30, described as follows, Beginning at a point in the westerly line of Gold Street at the distance of one hundred twenty (120) feet northerly from its intersection with the northerly line of William Street; running thence northerly along said westerly line of Gold Street, thirty (30) feet; thence westerly parallel with William Street, one hundred (100) feet; thence southerly parallel with Gold Street, thirty (30) feet; thence easterly parallel with William Street, one hundred (100) feet to the place of beginning. Premises known as 16 Gold Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14206.

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Front Loader Operator The SJB Business Corporation is seeking a per diem “Front Loader Operator” for snow removal on the St. John Baptist Church Campus, in Buffalo. This position entails operating heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant policies and procedures, for the period 11/01/13-03/31/14. Must have a high degree of reliability and flexibility. Application being accepted by the Human Resources Department, 184 Goodell Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Part-Time Service Coordinators The SJB Business Corporation seeks to fill two, part-time vacancies in the position of Service Coordinator. The major function of the Service Coordinator is to provide general case management services, including intake and referral, to all St. John Tower residents needing assistance. Minimum Requirements: 1) Bachelor of Social Work Degree in gerontology, psychology, or counseling is preferable; a college degree in related field is fully acceptable. However, individuals without a degree but with appropriate work experience may be hired. 2) Training in the aging process, elder care, or mental health issues. 3) Two or three years experience in social services with seniors or the disabled. 4 )Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, and problem solve. Applications being accepted by the Human Resources Department, 184 Goodell Street, Buffalo, New York SJB Business Corporation

Help Wanted Family Development & Nutrition Supervisor, Fulltime with benefits (Exempt) - Qualifications: Associates degree in human resources + 5 years experience in a social services agency or bachelors degree in human services + 3 years experience, and family development credential certification and valid NYS Driver’s License.Responsibilities: Oversee and supervise staff and 3 outreach offices, nutrition outreach & education program, the food distribution center, and fair housing advocacy program. Prepare all necessary program reports, recruit/ train volunteers, supervise data collection, perform ongoing needs assessments and program evaluations.Please submit a resume & 2 references to S Shears, by October 10, 2013, Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., 1521 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. EOE

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New $100 Bill Makes its Debut Tuesday (October 9) marked the debut of a new $100 bill; several years later than the originally planned unveiling. The bill was supposed to be in banks in 2011. But three years ago the Federal Reserve announced that a problem with the currency’s new security measures was causing the bills to crease during printing, which left blank spaces on the bills, according to CNN Money. The bill’s belated debut has nothing to do with the government shutdown, since the Fed’s budget is not included in the current congressional appropriations stalemate. The new bill has several features designed to make it easier for the public to authenticate but more difficult for counterfeiters to replicate. Those measures include a blue, 3-D security ribbon, as well as color-shifting ink that changes from copper to green when the note is tilted. That ink can be found on a large “100″ on the back of the bill, on one of the “100′s” on the front, and on a new image of an ink well that’s also on the front. The image of Benjamin Franklin will be the same as on the current bill, but like all the other newly designed currencies, it will no longer be surrounded by an dark oval. Except for the $1 and $2 bill, all U.S. paper currency has been redesigned in the last 10 years to combat counterfeiting. Interestingly, the $100 bill is actually the second most common bill in circulation, behind only the $1 bill. It’s actually slightly more common than the $20 bill.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Wednesday October 9

Tuesday October 15

Independent Health Foundation Good for the Neighborhood School Supply Giveaway: 5-6:30 p.m., Westminster Community Charter, 24 Westminster Ave. 6354959.

Board of Education Meeting NEW LOCATION : 5:30 p.m., Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, 450 Masten Avenue.

Open House & Admission Testing Buffalo Public Schools: International Preparatory School, 110 Fourteenth St 5 p.m. .; Riverside High School, 51 Ontario St. 5 p.m.; Frederick Law Olmsted School #156, 319 Suffolk. 6 p.m.

Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wed. Kerns Bowling, 163 Kerns, 5-8 p.m. Hosted by Buffalo United Front. Durham’s Central City Baby Café: Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free supper; experienced moms and certified counselors available; bring the kids; for info call Doris @ 885-6348. BETC Hot Careers Information Table: CRUCIAL Community Center, 230 Moselle St., 10 a.m. – noon.

BULLY continued children deserve to have Board members who are working together on their behalf, who maintain an air of civility in the course of doing this work and

who do not subject fellow Board members to a hostile working environment.

Thursday October 10 Open House & Admission Testing Buffalo Public Schools: Lafayette High, 370 Lafayette Ave. 9 a.m.; Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence, 106 Appenheimer St 5 p.m.; BUILD Academy, 340 Fougeron St. 5 p.m.; Burgard High, 400 Kensington, 5 p.m.; South Park High, 150 Southside Ave, 6 p.m.; McKinley, 1500 Elmwood 6 p.m. Saturday October 12 Health-sational Fair: The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd, noon – 5 p.m., speakers and much more! 885-2182 or 893-7415 to register. House of Masters “Barberque”: noon – 3 p.m., Sean’s House of Masters, 295 East Delavan Ave; free food, music and more; Sean’s “thank you” to the community! Peoples-Stokes New Jobs for WNY Forum: Mt. Olive Baptist Church 11 a,n, to 3 p.m.; free; 897-9714. Also on Oct. 19 at EOC, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Great Lakes Baptist Association Women’s Auxiliary Musical: 5 p.m., Mt. Olive Baptist Churach, 701 E. Delavan Sunday October 13 St. Martin de Porres Gospel Choir 20th Anniversary Concert: 5 p.m., 555 Northampton Street; $5 donation. Monday October 14 Dorie Miller Rifle and Pistol Club: New Program every Monday, 6 p.m. call for more info, 771-0138.

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BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FIRST ANNUAL SOIREE Congratulations to the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals on the smashing success of the first annual Young Professionals Soiree. The affair was a Masquerade Ball which was held at Samuel's Grande Manor on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Congratulations also to Buffalo Urban League President Brenda W. McDuffie and Young Urban Professionals President, Stephanie N. Foreman. The event was very well attended and everyone had a great time! PHOTOS PRINCESS P HOTOGRAPHY

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