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Rochester Set to Celebrate National Black Heritage Month! Postal Service honors Rosa The City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee will offer Parks with new stamp... the following events through-

SUPER WIN! Sports Writer George Radney poses with Rochester’s own Arthur Jones of the Baltimore Ravens at Sunday’s exciting

Super Bowl in New Orleans. Jones and his team beat the San Francisco 49ers to become the Super Bowl champs! Watch for George’s update next week!

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

AIDS Care will recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Saturday, February 9, by offering community-wide free health screenings. The screenings will be available at barbershop and salon locations in Rochester and will include HIV and STD testing, as well as diabetes and high blood pressure screenings. AIDS Care’s barbershop initiative, Get it Done, is a program that provides health information to communities of color, including high blood pressure information. “Barbers and stylists are powerful community leaders and influencers,” says Sady Fischer, associate director of minority health initiatives at AIDS Care. “This is a collaborative effort to get health information and screenings for those who need it. Together we get it done!” The event will take place from 10 AM until 3PM at various locations around the Rochester area. For a complete listing of the barbershops and salons participating in this event, visit the AIDS Care Facebook page or website at: www. acRochester.org.

Black Young Professionals (BYP) Date Night Auction

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a Date Night Auction for singles and married/dating couples on Friday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Vibe Lounge (302 North Goodman St).Cost to attend is free for all BYP members and members of sponsoring organizations. All non-members will be charged $6 for tickets purchased online in advance of the event (online tickets are available until Wednesday,

February 6th) at: http://ulr.org/events/?event_id=28, and $10 for admittance at the door. For questions contact the BYP President, Taren Greenidge, at byp@ulr.org.

out the month: •Gospel Fridays: 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., City Hall atrium, 30 Church St. -Friday, Feb 8, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Choir -Friday, Feb 15, School of the Arts Choir -Friday, Feb 22, Charlie Wells & the Original VoiClouds •An Evening of Art and Jazz: -5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 City Hall Link Gallery and atrium. Featuring a juried competition among youth artistsFree and open to the public. -Heritage Gospel Concert: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Immaculate Conception Church,45 Frederick Douglass Circle, Rochester. Free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. •Black Heritage Story Telling: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, Ryan Community Center, 500 Webster Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public •11th Annual Black Heritage Gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State Street. Cost: Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased from City Youth Services Dept., 2nd floor of Sibley Building, 25 Franklin St. or at City Hall, Rm. 202A.

Poetry and Prose

Dr. Patricia Marino, Storyteller, Coach, Author and Trainer  will present the Poetry & Prose ofPaul Laurence Dunbar and original works  at StayBridge Hotel, 1000 Genesee St. in Rochester on Saturday, Feb. 16. There will be a special performance by The Unusual Suspects. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door .

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Stop Killin’!

In Support Of The Family Of Carl Brumfiled , the second Rochester homicide this year, Stop Kill’n Start Chill’n hosted a Prayer Vigil last Thursday in memory of Mr. Brumfield on Bartlett and Seward Street . Pastor Pledger is the president and founder ff Stop Kill’n Start Chill’n. He can be reached at 570-540-9309.

•Youth Video Premiere: “150 Video” How Does the Emancipation Proclamation affect YOU today, 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, Manhattan Square Lodge, 353 Court Street. Free and open to the public For more information, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/ bhm

African World History Class Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Hosted by Kiah Nyame Special Guest Dr. Babacar Fall at February 12th Session, , professor of history at the Faculty of Science and Technology Education and Training (FASTEF) School of Education of the Université Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, Sénégal. Fall will present a formal lecture on Wednesday, February 13th, at Nazareth College.

Rochester Board of Ed February Highlights • Budget Open House meetings to gather public input: - February 12th from 6:308:30PM in the third-floor conference room of the Central Office Building Ø February 26th from 6:008:00PM at the Montessori Academy (located on the Dr. Freddie Thomas campus at 625 Scio Street) • Events commemorating Black History Month: - “Beautiful Africa” Fashion Show on February 9th from 1:00-3:00PM at Wilson Foundation Academy (located at 200 Genesee Street) -Recognition of Outstanding African American Students on February 14th, with a Reception at 5:00PM and Awards Program at 5:30PM in the third-floor conference room of the Central Office Building The calendar is posted on the home page of the District website at: www.rcsdk12.org/ calendar.

DEARBORN, Mich— Hundreds of people, including some of Michigan’s political elite, gathered Monday to celebrate the late Rosa Parks on what would have been her 100th birthday by unveiling a postage stamp in her honor steps from the Alabama bus on which she stared down segregation nearly 60 years ago. Parks, who died in 2005, became one of the enduring figures of the Civil Rights movement when she refused to cede her seat in the colored section of the Montgomery, Ala., bus to a White man after the Whites-only section filled up. Her defiance and the ensuing Black boycott of the city bus system helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. rise to national prominence. The Parks stamp is the second in a set of civil rights stamps being issued this year by the U.S. Postal Service. USPS launched the series Jan. 1 with the Emancipation Proclamation Forever Stamp, which was issued at The National Archives in Washington. In August, the series will culminate with the dedication of a stamp recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington. The Parks stamp went on sale Monday at post offices nationwide

But before Rosa Parks there was Claudette Colvin...

Most Americans know of Rosa Parks, but few have heard of Claudette Colvin. Fifteen-year-old Colvin fought and was arrested for keeping her seat at the front of the bus -- nine months before Parks would do the same. But she was deemed too controversial to be a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott, writes Michael Mechanic in Mother Jones. On March 2, 1955, a full nine months before Rosa Parks took her famous stand, Colvin boarded a city bus with her friends, taking a seat behind the first five rows, which were reserved for whites. Although the practice was illegal, drivers would routinely clear whole rows to accommodate a White rider if the White section was full—even if it meant those Black riders would have to stand. That's what happened that day. When the driver shouted, "I need those seats!" Colvin's friends dutifully moved to the back, but she stayed put. The driver chewed her out, to no avail. A couple of stops later, city police were there to meet the bus. Still Colvin refused to leave her seat. "It's my constitutional right!" she shrieked again and again as the police dragged her from the bus. This was nothing like Rosa Parks' quiet arrest later. (Parks was neither handcuffed nor jailed, and was released after being found guilty of disorderly conduct and paying a ten dollar fine.) Somehow one of the cops got scratched in Colvin fracas, and the girl was charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer in addition to breaking the city's segregation law. On the ride to the station, Colvin told author Hoose, the police called her a "nigger bitch," and took turns trying to guess her bra size. When she arrived, other officers called her "thing" and "whore." After booking, she was thrown in the city's adult jail. Colvin’s attorney, Fred Gray, a civil-rights activist who still practices law in Alabama, agrees: “Claudette gave all of us moral courage. If she had not done what she did, I am not sure that we would have been able to mount the support for Mrs. Parks.” Today, Colvin is 69 years old and is a retired nursing-home nurse living in New York City A new book by Phillip Hoose, “Claudette Colvin, Twice Toward Justice,” describes how the girl stood her ground

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Buffalo Urban League Appoints Clark to VP Post The Buffalo Urban League, has announced that Vincent D. Clark has been appointed Vice-President of Development and Communications. Among Clark’s primary roles will be oversight of the organization’s fundraising, communications, membership, and public affairs efforts. “We are thrilled to welcome Vincent Clark to the Buffalo Urban League,” said Brenda W. McDuffie, President and CEO of the Buffalo Urban League. “Vincent is no stranger to the Urban League and our community as he has played key roles in advancing our community for many years. His experience and knowledge of this community will contribute to the future of the Urban Leaguework in building a stronger community,” said Mrs. McDuffie. Before coming to the Buffalo Urban League, Clark served in numerous leadership positions at area institutions, including Executive Director of the Ellicott-Masten YMCA and Senior Director for Government, Corporate and Foundation Relations at Medaille College. For more than seven years, Clark worked in the office of former U.S. Congressman Jack Quinn as a Senior Field Representative and Director of Grants.

Unlimited Possibilities Overcoming Poverty Ministry Inc. will host its “Celebrate Women Touching the World” Awards Dinner in honor of National Women’s History Month on Friday, March 1 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at 7 p.m.. Forty women from Western New York are expected to be honored. Proceeds will help support high school students going to college or trade school in September. Laurel Knight and Taylor Ingram, 2013 scholarship winners will be the keynote speakers and will be awarded their scholarships. Tickets are $40. For more information or for tickets contact: (716)835-9549.

Good News! Groundhog Predicts An Early Spring! Punxsutawney Phil, famous groundhog, predicts spring will come early this year. With thousands watching on Gobbler’s Knob in westcentral Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair Saturday but didn’t see his shadow. Legend has it that if the furry rodent sees his shadow on Feb. 2, winter will last six more weeks. But if he doesn’t see his shadow, spring will come early. The prediction is made during a ceremony overseen by a group called the Inner Circle. Members don top hats and tuxedos for the ceremony on Groundhog Day each year.

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Grant Releases M/WBE Enterprise Committee Annual Report Betty Jean Grant, Chair of the Erie County Legislature, Legislator of the 2nd District, has released the annual report of the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Committee of which Legislator Grant is the Chairperson. The report references the first meeting of the Committee on February 28, 2012. There would be another seven meetings of this standing committee. Members of the Committee, Hon. Lynn M. Marinelli, vice- chair, other voting members, Hon. Timothy R. Hogues, Minority Leader John J. Mills, and Hon. Lynne M. Dixon. In the past year 24 experts, County Officials and Advocates would appear before the Committee in the Legislative Chambers. Over 200 citizens of Erie County will sit in the proceedings. One example of the initiatives that come from the Committee is the “Erie County Open for Business Seminar” which was held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Frank E. Merriweather Library. Over 200 participants attended the event in which several County Officials entertained questions from local businesses regarding procurement, professional services, and contracting opportunities. Another example from the annual report lists the creation of the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Utilization Advisory Board, which was convened by Erie County Executive, Hon. Mark C. Poloncarz on December 3, 2012. Many notable Business Leaders accepted appointments to the board as follows: Susan McCartney - Buffalo State College SBDC, Edward Watts, Jr. - Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Lynn Marie FinnBuffalo Niagara Partnership, Twiggs Seymore, Jr. - WNY Black Chamber of Commerce, Charley H. Fisher III Erie County Legislature, Vallie Ferraraccio - Erie County Department of Purchase, Sawrie Becker - Erie County Commission on the Status of Women, Jesse L. Burnette Erie County Division of Equal Employment. Continued Next Week or go to challengercn.com

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In Defense of Judge McLeod...

When a young Black kid came before Judge James McLeod and continued to disrespect him – including hurling racial slurs and obscene, vulgar references to his private parts - the Judge responded with a few choice words of his own. That was two years ago. Recently the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct decided to “admonish” the judge for his discourteous conduct. But at least one local attorney has come to his defense. Fortunately, for this community and for this city, the “admonishment” is considered a mild public reprimand and it will not effect Judge McLeod’s great work. Mr. McLeod, who is a City Court Judge, as well as an Acting County and Family Court Judge actually works with youthful offenders, having created a pilot court for repeat young law breakers. Judge McLeod The last thing he deserves is grief from the Judicial Commission. Indeed, the Commission seems to be going out for blood. There are undoubtedly judges who’ve said a lot worse, but had no complaints filed against them. Why McLeod and who filed the complaint? Is someone trying to blemish his otherwise fine record in case he decides to run for a higher office? The following letter, from Attorney Ross Runfola, was written on behalf of Judge McLeod. It speaks clearly for itself. Mr. Runfola writes: “As a trial lawyer and someone who had the privilege of serving with Judge James A. McLeod on the New York State Commission on Diversity, I can state unequivocably that the judge is not a great African American judge, but a great judge who happens to be African American. It is for this reason that I am writing in response to his being admonished by the New York state Commission on Judicial Conduct for his frank exchange with a street tough, young, multiple offender. “Although the admonishment is a milder rebuke from the Commission and, the only blemish on an otherwise sterling record as a City Court Judge; it begs to be put in perspective. Five years ago, Judge McLeod created a pilot court for repeat youthful offenders, 16-19, to address the issue of “tough love.” The young tough in question was a foul mouthed defendant, who used virulent racist and profanity laced language 11 times with the judge and, finally had to be physically removed from the courtroom “Such behavior, when coupled with being a repeat offender at 17, calls for a very tough approach including verbiage that reflect the situation at hand. This is what Judge McLeod, a judge in a major urban center replete with crime, used. Some members of the Commission apparently are from more pastoral areas of the state. I, for one, prefer a judge who is not a judicial eunuch in a court for repeat youthful offenders.” Judge McLeod, who has been a judge since 1999, accepted “full responsibility” for the exchange. And the struggle continues.

Honoring Our Black Veterans Past And Present Annual Exhibit Hosted At City Hall The Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post No. 24 and Ladies Auxiliary will be presenting the annual “Honoring Our Black Veterans Past and Present” exhibit that will be hosted in the Main Lobby of City Hall Monday, February 11, 2013 through Friday, February 15, 2013 during regular business hours. The exhibit will honor local African American Veterans and will include photos of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration, Ball and parade. Photos will be accepted for this exhibit from veterans that would like to submit a military photo of themselves or other military family members along with a bio and from those who attended the Presidential Inauguration, Ball or parade. For more information call (716) 563-2536.

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Game Time Experience to Host Black History Month Awards Dinner Game time Experience is celebrating Black History Month by hosting its first Black History Month Recognition Dinner on Thursday, 6 p.m., February 21 at 1210 Broadway at Lathrop. The event’s theme is “D.R.E.A.M.” which stands for “Dare To Reach, Empower And Accomplish More.” The dress is business casual. Some of Buffalo’s distinguished Black achievers will be honored including, the Honorable Judge James A.W. McLeod, Attorney J. Glenn Davis, Pastor Charles Walker of Mt. Hope Community Church, Alnisa Banks, President/ Publisher of The Challenger Community News, Mack Luchey owner of Doris Records and more. Limited seating is available. Tickets may be purchased at Doris Records and Game Time Experience. For more information call (716) 939-3149.

Senator Kennedy to Hold Senior Safety Initiative Senator Tim Kennedy will hold a program designed to keep seniors safe on Thursday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan A venue. The Senators Senior Safety Initiative brings together officials from law enforcement and public safety to discuss ways for seniors to protect themselves from fraud, deceptive schemes, elder abuse and other potential dangers. The presentation will also highlight efforts to keep neighborhoods safe. The event is free and open to the public. All residents are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

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More needs to be done to improve bleak Economic picture for Black Americans say scholars

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7-Year-Old Handcuffed for 10 Hours Over $5, Mom Sues

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One Bronx police officer made the poor decision to handcuff a seven-year-old child in a dispute over $5, according to the child’s family. Officers hauled a terrified Reyes out of class, handcuffed him like a hardened criminal, and “interrogated” him for 10 hours. Reyes’ mother, Frances Mendez, snapped the chilling photo (above) of the boy with her cell phone. “Imagine how I felt seeing my son in handcuffs!’’ she said. “It was horrible. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.” Mendez said she is now terrified of the police as well. “My son was crying, ‘Mommy, it wasn’t me! Mommy, it wasn’t me!’ I never imagined the cops could do that to a child. We’re traumatized.” The dispute occurred when $5 fell in front of Reyes and two other boys, and Reyes was accused of picking it up. Reyes scuffled with a classmate for falsely accusing him and that’s when officers charged at him over the incident. Mendez has slapped NYPD and NYC with a $250 million claim. “Reyes was handcuffed and verbally, physically and emotionally abused, intimidated, humiliated, embarrassed and defamed,” the documents say. He was then charged with robbery. The legal papers say another classmate later admitted the theft. The city’s Law Department dropped the robbery charge against Reyes on Dec. 26. Inspector Kim Royster said the story was “grossly untrue in respects. In 2011, dozens of four- and five-year-old students were suspended. The data shows that minorities and kids with special needs were more often the targets of discipline. Black kids served 53% of the suspensions while they represent just 28% of the city’s students. In total, 69% of suspensions went to boys, though they make up 51% of the student populations.In addition, students with disabilities make up just 12% of the student population but serve 32% of the suspensions.

cholars gathered for the African American Economic Summit at Howard University in Washington, D.C. last Friday sketched an alarming picture of the financial ills afflicting the Black community even as the nation recovers from the recession. The White-Black wealth disparity is more than 20 to 1. Black homeownership has declined. Black joblessness is up. Black income is down. As the conferees gathered, the government released new figures showing the Black unemployment rate at 13.8 percent, nearly double the 7.0 percent for Whites. The overall jobless rate is 7.9 percent. As bleak as the economic picture is for Black Americans, the immediate prospects for improving it are worse, many participants said. They agreed that chances are remote for the kind of aggressive, targeted action needed to combat those problems and close the economic disparities that have long separated Blacks and Whites. “We are basically talking about an economic system that is shot through with discrimination,” said Bernard E. Anderson, a former assistant secretary of labor. Despite that, Anderson and others said, President Obama seems reluctant to attack economic disparities between Blacks and Whites head-on. Anderson said that Obama’s second inaugural address was notable for lifting up gay rights, sounding the call for immigration reform and signaling his determination for women to receive equal pay in the workplace. “But there was not a single, blessed word on race,” he said. Anderson said that he has met with Obama’s economic advisers in years past, but did not get the sense that they were interested in any racially targeted economic remedies. “He does not want to be labeled a president who is consumed by racial inequality in this country,” Anderson said. Others at the conference said that Obama took office during the worst downturn since the Great Depression and had his hands full forging policies to keep the economy from a full meltdown. Meanwhile, administration officials have pointed out that the president’s policies have led to 35 consecutive months of private-sector job growth and more than 6 million new jobs. They also note that the president’s work to expand Pell Grants and extend the earned-income and child tax credits have helped millions of African Americans. Nonetheless, conferees said that more needs to be done to close the racial disparities that have long been a feature of the nation’s economic life. During the depths of the crisis, Obama often said he wanted to build a better, more durable economy in the recovery. Conference participants said they are challenging him to live up to his word. “We would all like to see him pursue that course,” said Ralph B. Everette, president and chief executive of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, which co-sponsored the event. Several scholars offered far-reaching, if politically unlikely, policy prescriptions. Duke University professor William A. Darity Jr. said policymakers should pursue a large-scale public jobs program to dramatically lower unemployment. Darrick Hamilton, an economist at the New School, said the government should divert some of the money used to fund the income-tax deduction for mortgage interest to fund “baby bonds” that would provide $15,000 for disadvantaged newborns of any race to invest later in higher education, a business or a home. The remedies need to be bold because “racial disparities are persistent and they are ubiquitous,” said Enrique A. Lopezlira, a lecturer at Howard. “It is hard to explain in a context that does not include some sort of institutional racism going on.” -By Michael A. Fletcher

HEALTH MATTERS Vegetarians Have Lower Heart Disease Risk

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Going meatless gives vegetarians a 32 percent lower heart disease risk than nonvegetarians, a British study found, offering further proof that eating meat can be hazardous to health. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, involved 44,561 people. Researchers sought to compare a range of diets and their impact on overall health, and 34 percent of all participants were vegetarians. "It's a very good study," said Dr. William Abraham, who directs the division of cardiovascular medicine at Ohio State University, noting the large proportion of vegetarians. "It's further evidence that vegetarian diets are associated with a lesser risk of developing ischemic heart disease or coronary artery disease." He and Dr. Peter McCullough, a cardiologist at St. John Providence Health System in Michigan, agreed it's not about what's in the vegetarian diet that makes it so heart healthy - it's about what the vegetarian diet leaves out: saturated fat and sodium.

"Saturated fat is the single greatest dietary factor in the production of cholesterol," McCollough said, adding that people assume dietary cholesterol increases cholesterol levels though it's not true. "Sodium intake is the single greatest dietary determinant of blood pleasure." Both high blood pressure and high cholesterol are known risk factors for ischemic heart disease because they constrict the blood vessels and cut off blood supply to the heart. Abraham said he occasionally prescribes a vegetarian diet to patients who have already had heart attacks - but this study might persuade him to prescribe them preventively to patients with heart disease risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. McCollough, on the other hand, has never prescribed a vegetarian diet and said limiting sodium and saturated fats can be done by picking the right meats, controlling portion sizes and avoiding what he calls the three s-es: sugars, starches and saturated fats. He said the healthiest protein to

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eat is fish and the least healthy is beef. Behind fish, beans and nuts are the best way to get protein, he said. Vegetarianism isn't always the answer because even vegetarians can eat too many sugars, one of the three-s categories, he said. For example, he added, vegetarians eat more cheese than non-vegetarians

The Healthy Benefits of “An Apple A Day...”

and, although it has some protein, about 60 percent of cheese is saturated fat. Other studies have examined how daily servings of red meat can lead to early death and how processed meat can lead to heart disease and diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 2 million heart attacks and stroke a year in the United States, and about 800,000 deaths from heart disease.

An apple is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Packed with phytonutrients, apples can help you maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Apples have a treasure trove of antioxidants that can help reduce glucose absorption and stimulate insulin receptors. In order for sugar to enter our cells from the bloodstream, insulin receptors must bind together with the hormone insulin, to enable sugar to pass through the cell. Research indicates that polyphenols in the apple, like quercetin, can have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate metabolism.

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FREE Breast Cancer Screening and Mammogram Knowledge is power! Early detection improves the chances that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Sisters Hospital and the Erie County Cancer Services Program invite any woman 40 or older without health insurance to join us for a FREE Breast Cancer Screening and Mammogram. A radiologist will review each case, and participants will get their results in about a week.

Saturday, February 16, 2013 l 8:00 am - 2:00 pm M. Steven Piver, MD Center for Women’s Health & Wellness Seton Professional Building 2121 Main Street, Suite 100 Buffalo, NY 14214 Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205.

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Mt. Olive Black History Month Celebration

Friday Night Movie

In celebration of Black History Month, Mount Olive Baptist Church Theatre Workshop Ministry will present the play, “Sit Dow Servant, Vengence Is Mine.” The play, which is back by popular demand, will be performed on Saturday, February 16 at 4 p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Avenue. New scenes and new characters have been added to this already amazing story. Admission is free.

First Holy Temple FGBC Missionary Society is sponsoring a Friday Movie Night featuring amazing Love” at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 15 at the church, 703 Fillmore Avenue. Donation is $5. For more information contact the church at (716) 896-3896.

Black History Musical The Great Lakes Baptist Association Women’s Auxiliary is sponsoring a Black History Musical at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 15, at the Greater Hope Baptist Church 8 Verplank. All are invited.

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Dr. Johnnie Q. Edwards Will Be Named Pastor Emeritus Of Upper Room Church

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Rosie the Riveter Turns 100 Years Old

Elder Daniel Benning will be installed as New Pastor

On Sunday February 10 at 4 p.m., Dr. Johnnie Q. Edwards will be named Pastor Emeritus in a ceremony that will be held at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ located at 131 Dr. Johnnie Q. Edwards Way (corner of Jefferson and Florida Street). Pastor Edwards is the longest active pastor in Western NY. After over 54 years working in the community and assisting in the development of jurisdictions in the Western and Central New York area for the Church of God in Christ, Dr. Edwards will be recognized by hundreds including political and religious dignitaries. The Upper Room Church will be under the new leadership of Elder Daniel Benning, who was a pupil to Dr. Edwards since he was 15 years old. He will be installed on February 10 after Dr. Edwards is pronounced Pastor Emeritus. Central Jurisdictional Bishop, Ronald J. Hoston will be there to render the ceremony along with other officials

Second Temple to Hold Its 65th Anniversary The Anniversary Committee of Second Temple Baptist Church, 812 E Dela-

van Avenue, announces its schedule of events for the 65th Church Anniversary. February 22, 6p.m. -- Reenactment of the Upper Room (play) and theme basket auction . Admission $5; $5 for sheet of 25 tickets. Refreshments will be available. March 9, 11 a.m.-- Theatre Brunch (brunch with play: Reenactment of Christ Goes to the Cross). Brunch follows the play. March 24 -- 65th Church Anniversary Mrs. Janine Mott and Mrs. Freddie M. Thompson are respectively chairman and co-chairman for the 65th Church Anniversary. Rev. Milton W. French II is Pastor of Second Temple Baptist Church.

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On January 23, Ms. Dealia (Gregory) Hughes turned 100 years young and was honored with a birthday celebration at her residence at HighPointe on Michigan Health Care Facility.

Pastor James E. Giles

Pastoral Appreciation for Pastor James E. Giles

Pastor James E. Giles, pastor of Greater Works Deliverance Fellowship and cofounder of Back to Basics Outreach Ministries Inc., will be honored during a Pastoral Appreciation on Friday February 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Ararat Temple of Prayer located at 971 Jefferson Avenue. The theme is “A Man After God’s Own Heart.” The keynote speaker will be Pastor James E. Jones of Grace Calvary Church in Niagara Falls. There will be testimonies, a musical selection by Pastor Rhonda Henderson of Worship Without Walls and more. The community is invited to attend.

County Legislature To Interview Water Authority Candidates Candidates for the soon-tobe-vacant Erie County Water Authority commissioner position will be interviewed at the Energy and Environment Committee meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, February 14, in the County Legislature Chambers on the Fourth Floor of Old County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo. Erie County Legislator Terrence D. McCracken (D-Lancaster, Depew, South Cheektowaga, Alden) is chair of the Energy and Environment Committee, and he added that applicants for the position need to submit their letter of interest and resume by Friday, February 8, to: Erie County Legislature Chairperson Betty Jean Grant, in care of Legislature Clerk Robert M. Graber, Fourth Floor, Old County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. For more information, please call 858-7500.

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The picture of health with a mind as sharp as a tack, Mrs. Hughes said the secret to her longevity was really no secret at all: she goes to bed early, and gets up early as well. And was never a drinker or smoker. Mrs. Dealia (Gregory) Hughes was born at home January 23, 1913 in Union, South Carolina. The oldest of five girls, one of Delia’s earliest memories was watching the soldiers getting off the train as they arrived home from the Great World War (WWI) in 1918. This memory stuck out in her mind because her mother almost died from the Swine flu that swept across country killing many others at the same time. Delaia attended a one room school house from first through eighth grade with about 30 other children. She later attended Sims High School in Union, South Carolina. Delia earliest means of transportation was her neighbor’s mule. Delia recalls driving one of the first cars in America, “It was a T-model Ford,” Delia stated, “In those days you could by twenty-five cents worth of fuel oil and drive all over town for three days.” Dealia was married when she was 17 years old. Her husband, Willie Hughes, came north to Buffalo as many southerners did at the time, to find a job in one of the many factories that were in the area. Willie later sent for Dealia after he was employed by Bethlehem Steel. “I worked almost every job you can think of,” stated Mrs. Dealia. One of her most memorable jobs was during World War II. Dealia worked as a riveter for Curtis Wright on Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, NY. She says, “Women were hired to build airplanes because the most of men were away at war.” Those women became known as Rosey the Riveter. “My job was to put rivets on the C4l and C46 cargo airplanes. Putting the airplane together with rivets was like putting the pieces of a dress together with thread. I also put gas and break pedals in planes and cable wires in the back of the planes. Those planes had to be inspected. I never had one bad inspection.” Mrs. Hughes also worked as a wedding planner. She organized many weddings for “rich people” and can still recount the details of how to organize large wedding parties. Dealia Hughes was also sought after as a health care worker and was well compensated for her services; earning a salary of $25 a week when the average person was making $12.50! Before retiring Ms Delia worked as a cashier in an Allen Town antique store for 25 years. She has a wealth of knowledge about antiques. Mrs. Delia decorated her home with antiques. Dealia lived on her own until she was 99 years old. She kept her house, cooked her meals, shopped for groceries and handled her own finances. She was an avid reader of the newspaper and could at any time tell of events that were going on in any of the 50 states. Now she entertains the staff and residents at the HighPointe Health Care Facility with her stories. Happy birthday Mrs. Hughes!

An Evening of Stars An Evening of Stars presented by the gospel Messengers will be held on Saturday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at St. Luke AME Zion Church, 314 E. Ferry St. in the Hunter B. Bess social Hall. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. There will be light refreshments. For tickets and information call 883-8916. Rev. Cary Beckwith is Pastor.

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Pictured above, Ras Jomo (foregroumd): Inset, Donisha Prendergast (bottom right), and a few members of the talented cast (top) when they performed “Africa: Spirit and Sound” at Ujima’s TheatreLoft in December. Photos Emile Latimer & alnisa.

Africa: Spirit and Sound: Healing Hands second annual “Journey” into the beauty, spirit and culture of Africa set for February 11.

ealing Hands second annual “journey” into the beauty, spirit and culture of Africa will once again grace the stage at Kleinhans Music Hall when “Africa: Sprit and Sound” is presented on Monday, February 11 for two shows at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Although it is a shortened version of the inspiring, talent-heavy show which was presented this past December at Ujima’s TheaterLoft, “Spirit and Sound” still prom-

ises to as educational and empowering as it is entertaining ; a unique examination of African and African American history from an African cultural perspective. This is important given the fact that the show’s target audience is middle and high school aged students. According to Healing Hands’ Ras Jomo, students and teachers from upwards of 15 local schools will be attending the performance which will feature the awesome vocals of local recording artists Jimmy

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Smith and Drea D’Nur and the dents, approved school perimpressive talent of Healing sonnel, and senior citizens and Hands (Ras Jomo, Kasumu $10.50 for the general public. and Chon), Dr. Anthony Neal, Tickets may be purchased at LaDi NaFi, the box office. Sharon HolFor group sales ley, Aminata call (716)242Mitchell and 7878 or for special guest more informaDonisha Prention call Ras dergast, the Jomo at (716) granddaughter 948-5738 or of Rita and Email accessBob Marley. toafreeka@ Africa: hotmail.com Spirit and Ras Jomo reSound conleased the folnects and ties; lowing stateit illuminates ment: the common Dr. Anthony Neal “Music and thread of Afridance are two ca’s essence from the Mother art forms that are constantly Land, to the Caribbean Islands present in all African commuto Black America, throughout nities throughout the world. the Diaspora and beyond. It is They are the living testament a profound “journey” indeed. in ancient and modern cultural “This is our Second An- expression. To identify the life nual Black History Month ed- and energy of a people, one ucation through the arts pro- must only take the musical gram,” said Jomo, the driving pulse to identify what realities force behind the movement. exist within the daily lifestyle. Healing Hands is presenting The spoken word and dance the production in association routines that impart the Afwith Juneteenth Festival Inc. rican American Story are the and Kleinhans. “With live joining forces that unite our music, singing, dancing, and continued world progress and spoken word the audience can history. From the African call actually see, hear and feel the and response to the southern intensity of life and culture spirituals, from the music of from the African psyche. Be- the griots of Mali to the blues cause we cannot transfer the of the “deep south,” we are audience back in time, we still marching to the same bring the living time to the drum. The Hip-Hop generaaudience.” tion must know the legacy and He continued: “Our main history of the forefathers who mission is to expose our chil- re-defined music, inspired the dren to global possibilities... world through written and our children have to see how spoken word and at the same to master the world. We have time accepted the challenge to to look at the big picture.” build a better, brighter world. Tickets are $5.50 for stu“ Dr. Maulana Karenga, the

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creator of the “Kwanzaa” holiday, reminds us to, “encourage our youth to bring good into the world. Leave the world in a better state than we found it. Hold high standards like our ancestors who created the earliest world civilizations.” With the ever growing immigrant population and the large number of African American and Latino students, the city of Buffalo is changing into a 21st century international hub. What a great future we have ahead of us when we are able to educate, inspire and build a brighter future for our community. Our youth of today are the leaders for tomorrow...”

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on stage *R&B Love Tour Featuring Silk, live at the Tralf for 2 shows Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 & 9:30 p.m.; tickets $45 advance $50 day of show, available at the Tralf Box Office & Doris Records. *Stick Fly on stage @ The

Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Ave.; directed by Willie W. Judson Jr.; for tickets, reservations, group rates call 884-2013 or go to www.afriancultural.org

*My Funny Valentine Comedy Jam February 16, 2013 7:00 PM Ticketprices: $55.50, $48.50 starring Sheryl Underwood, Earthquake, Arnez J, J Anthony Brown.

*DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM on stage at the UB Center for the Arts, Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, North Campus. A pre-performance talk will take place at 6:45 p.m. The performance is sponsored by M&T Bank. Tickets are $36.50, $26.50, students and children $16.50 and are available at the Center Box Office and tickets.com. To charge tickets call 1-888223-6000. For more info call 645-2787 or visit www.ubcfa. org.

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George Scott Big Band To Perform at Forest Lawn The Buffalo Colored Musicians Club, organized in 1918 and chartered in 1935, is as endearing as it is historically significant. Not only has the club provided a venue for Buffalo’s African American musicians, but it has also played host to such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Art Blakey, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. George Scott The Club has fostered an environment where people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds can come together over a mutual love of the American phenomenon called jazz. Join Club President George Scott and his Big Band in the historic Forest Lawn chapel (1411 Delaware Avenue in Buffalo) on Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. as they take you through the history of the club, with stories and sounds of many of the foremost jazz artists who have jammed in this historic building. Scott will also share news about the club’s new museum. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased at www.forest-lawn.com or by calling 885.1600.

*70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert: The Sytlistics, Emotions, The Main Ingredient, Blue Magic, Blue Notes, Friday, Feb. 15, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester. Tickets available at the Auditorium Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets or charge by phone 800-745-3000 *Comedy Slam 2013 featuring Reginald Ballard aka “Bruh Man 5th Floor” and Company, Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo East, 1412 Main St., 2 shows 6:30 & 10 p.m.; tickets $20; $25 Meet & Greet; available at Pee Wee’s Variety Store, 2319 Main St; and Doris Records; 768-3245. *Alemaedae Theater & Buffalo East present, "Voices From the Underground Railroad" at Buffalo East 1410 Main St. on Sat. Feb 9, 16 & 23 (Showtimes 10:30am, 12 Noon, 1:30pm) Each show is 30 minutes. For info: 716-602-6253; Admission free but donations will be accepted

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Without understanding the power of naming – without knowing that the names we carry are the names of the people w h o owned us, we remain Sabirah t h e Muhammad laughi n g stock of the world – with names like McNabb, Goldberg, Johnson, Smith, and Jones. –And slavery is as close as our birth certificates. Worse, we will fight valiantly to claim and retain this putrid evidence of ownership. Wouldn’t we be confused to encounter a Chinese man named Jim Smith? Do we understand the powerful significance of the divine and deliberate decision that the first Black man to occupy the White House would not have the slave master’s name? Without remembering the medical experimentation and biological warfare we suffered, we go to doctors today and take the needles of our open enemy trustingly. Ghanaian officials recently proclaimed with glee that all of the children in Ghana had been vaccinated. We don’t remember the Tuskeegee experiment, or the small pox infected blankets given to Native Americans. The hundreds of millions who are dead from AIDS couldn’t have been the victims of mass murder. Why not? Because we don’t remember. Within the shards of the bottomless pit of our suffering lies the potential for our rise. Tarantino and Spielberg can’t tell our story – nor should they. But they can remind us… to tell it ourselves. (You may send a comment to the Millions More Movement or to Sis. Sabirah at sabirah17@gmail.com)

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“I’M JUST SAYIN”/by Dorothy Wagstaff

Black Agenda Report

Ras Baraka for Mayor of Newark “We need to fight for living wage jobs,” said Ras Baraka, a high school principal, son of poet and activist Amiri Baraka, and candidate for mayor of Newark, New Jersey. Current mayor Cory Booker, a darling of the media and corporations, has his sights set on a U.S. Senate seat. Booker “either didn’t care about our problems from the beginning,” said Baraka, “or he faced our problems and realized it was too heavy form him to deal with and carry out his own, personal agenda at the same time.”

Trayvon Martin Death Anniversary

People should “take to the streets in outrage, and wear hoodies” on February 26 to mark the anniversary of teenager Trayvon Martin’s death at the hands of a Florida vigilante, said Carl Dix, co-founder of Stop Stop-and-Frisk. The case “has been dragging on. They’re trying to play us,” said Dix. “They’re trying to see how long it takes for our outrage to go away.”

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Students Against Mass Incarceration will hold a national conference at Howard University, April 19 and 20, said co-founder Benjamin Woods. The group has expanded to six chapters. “We want to bring back the Black student movement,” said Woods, a PhD candidate at Howard. “Mass incarceration is the human rights issue of our generation.” The Carving-Up of Africa Has Begun Dr. Francis Boyle, renowned professor of international law (University of Illinois, Champaign), says the 2011 “Libya attack was designed to allow the U.S. and NATO to project power southward into Africa,” and led directly to western military intervention in Mali. “What we are seeing is a new ‘Berlin Conference’ carve-up of Africa, to loot and plunder its natural resources,” said Boyle, whose new book is titled Destroying Libya and World Order.

We Need to Stop Inventing Dr. King’s Memory Dear Editor: With all due respect to the memory and legacy of one of this country’s greatest heros, 1 hate to say it, but perhaps it’s time to stop these public celebrations of Dr. King, until we really understand the real purpose of its origin. Year after year, after year these elaborate programs are held, with loud singing, commanding speeches, and platitudes remembering Dr. King. The moment the program ends, the lights go out in the halls and churches, the parking lots empty, and far too many of those who had been in attendance go back to another year of doing nothing. No volunteering in soup kitchens, no demanding that our educational system in Buffalo finally begin to really teach our children, no protesting about the criminal justice system that continues to disproportionally arrest, prosecute, convict and excessively sentence men of color. No protesting about the proliferation of weapons in our community, nor demanding that those who know who is committing crime in our city come forward. No, nothing is done by these people as they go home with a warm feeling that they have done something good, or to dust off their photos of Dr. King. PEOPLE until we begin to put Dr. Kings words, his hopes and dreams into action, I suggest we cease insulting his memory, and stop these bogus celebrations until we as a people and entire community get a backbone, that will finally allow us to stand together, walk together, and work together for a better city. And that means ALL OF US. -Charles Smalls

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SUPER BOWLS and SUPER STARS As Super Bowl Sunday approached the air was thick with excitement. People were rushing around trying to get whatever they needed to have done competed before the show began. Church folks were either not going to church this Sunday or they were rushing to get out of service to make certain that they did not miss one moment of anything pertaining to the Super Bowl. I'm not much of a football fan, but I loves me some Beyonce and Destiny's Child. I had fallen asleep when the Super Bowl came on so I missed the entire Half Time show. THANK GOD FOR THE INTERNET!!! When I pulled up the Half Time show on the computer, just the hype before Beyonce even came on stage was intoxicating. I could feel the electricity in the air over the internet. At just the mention of her name the crowd went wild, chanting BEYONCE!!! BEYONCE!!! BEYONCE!!! When my girl finally showed up on stage I have to admit that it brought tears to my eyes. I felt so proud of her. Here this young Black woman is getting all of this adoration. People from around the entire world were watching my girl do her thang. When Kelly and Michelle sprang to the stage from beneath the floor I was THU!!!!! Just stick a fork in me because I was DONE!!!! By the time Beyonce finished her performance I was exhausted. She wore me out! As I began to ponder what I had just experienced, a thought came to me. What kind of world would we live in if we exhibited even a fraction of the enthusiasm about God and spiritual things as we do about Super Bowls and Super Stars? Beyonce is one of my favorite performers and if she came within a one hundred mile radius of where I live, I would go to her show and pay a hefty price for a concert ticket. Beyonce, however, has not shed one drop of blood, sweat or tears for me or for anyone else. I am a big "Cry Baby", so I cry every day. I cry tears of gratitude and thanksgiving for all that my God has done for me. When I just think about God's mercy and loving kindness shown towards me, my very soul gets excited, I do my happy dance and the tears flow. If we get emotional during worship we are called "Holy Rollers" or "religious fanatics". If we exhibit the same kind of emotion for a sporting event or a rock star, we are called "fans". Call me whatever names you will. Even though I am a tremendous Beyonce fan, I am a confessed fanatic and adore me some Jesus!

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TURNING PAGES Suggested readings from Zawadi Books, 2460 Main St. *As I Run Toward Africa: A Memoir by Molefi Kete Asante *Razor: Revolutionary Art for Cultural Revolution by Amiri Baraka *Let It Go by T.D. Jakes *Spirit and Soul: Odyssey of a Black Man in America Vol. One by Theodore Kirkland *Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis *Home by Toni Morrison *Freeman by Leonard Pitts, Jr. *Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Also available: Journals, and (discounted)2013 Calendars.

Children’s Books

*Onward: A Photobiography of African American Polar Explorer - Matthew Henson by Dolores Johnson *The Puddinhead Series by Marilyn Foote *Black History Coloring Books: President Obama, Underground Railroad, Civil Rights, African Americans *Activity Books: Unsung Heroes of Black History, 101 African American Achievements That Shaped America, etc. *Biographies: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, President Obama, and others

Hau Hu Ching - Seventy Five Would you like to liberate yourself from the lower realms of life? Would you like to save the world from the degradation and destruction it seems destined for? Then step away from shallow mass movements and quietly go to work on your own self-awareness. If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, Then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation. So find a teacher who is an integral being, a beacon who extends his light and virtue with equal ease to those who appreciate him and those who don’t. Shape yourself in his mold, bathe in his nourishing radiance,and reflect it out to the rest of the world. You will come to understand an eternal truth: there is always a peaceful home for a virtuous being.

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Canisius College Celebrates Black History Month: AwardWinning Journalist And Social Activist To Speak Canisius College presents “Moving Forward: Building Leaders for the Future,” an education, health and economic empowerment summit on Thursday, February 14 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street. Jeff Johnson, MSNBC contributor and White House correspondent for The Grio (an African American web site owned by NBC), will speak at 11 a.m. The event, sponsored by the college’s Academic Talent Search Program, is free and open to the public. Johnson covers many important issues facing the nation. He spent the last decade merging the worlds of politics and popular culture, including formerly serving as senior advisor for Media and Youth Outreach for People for the American Way, national director of the Youth & College division of the NAACP, and as vice president of the Russell Simmons Hip Hop Summit Action Network. The only reporter to receive an exclusive post-inauguration interview with Ellen JohnsonSirleaf, Africa’s first elected female head of state and Liberia’s first elected female president, Johnson is also one of only two news correspondents to receive an exclusive interview with Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, who has not granted interviews with U.S. media outlets for 13 years. In 2008, Johnson received the NABJ Salute to Excellence Award for BET’s Life & Death in Darfur, Jeff Johnson Reports series. He regularly contributes commentary and analysis about issues related to race, politics, popular culture and socioeconomics for news broadcasts and publications. Johnson is the author of Everything I’m Not Made Me Everything I Am: Discovering Your Personal Best (Smiley Books, 2009). For more information, call Canisius College at 716-888-3280.

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COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS ZOAR VALLEY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. FM457-644-13 FEMA PW 644 The Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, is seeking sealed bids for this road reconstruction project. Sealed proposals will be received at the DPW-Division of Highways Conference Room 1404, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 21, 2013. Bid deposit of $65,000.00 required. MWBE utilization included. Plans will be available for purchase at $100./set from Thursday, February 7, 2013 through bid date. Pre-let meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. at the DPW-Division of Highways Room 1419, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY. Bid submittal details are on the Erie County website at: http://www2.erie.gov/dpw

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LEGAL SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE OneWest Bank, FSB

Index No. 606823/2011 Plaintiff, SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-

-againstAdrienne B. Smyth, if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff, Erie County Comptroller, United States of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Steven Maybee and Heather Maybee

Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premises is situated.

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 $48,150.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie on January 14, 2008, in Book 13388, at Page 2857, covering premises known as 44 Sandrock Road, Buffalo, NY 14207. 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.

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.:01-040684-FOO

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Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. announces that bid packages for the Weatherization Program are now available. Sealed bids must be returned before opening date which is Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 1:00 pm. at Niagara Community Action Program Inc.’s Main Street office for the following: 1. Combustion Appliance Tune and Clean Hot water Tanks and Chimney Liners 2. Infiltration (Building Materials) Bid packages can be requested from: Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. 1521 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14305 (716) 285-9681 (716) 285-9693

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the City Engineer or his designee of Niagara Falls, New York, at his office located at 745 Main Street, Room 303, in said City not later than 1:30 P.M., on Tuesday February 26, 2013, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for the following Bridge Maintenance project: City of Niagara Falls Bridge Maintenance Project, South Military Road over Cayuga Creek, B.I.N. 2-04387-0, Overlay Project South 86th Street over Little Niagara River, B.I.N. 2-26088-0, Joint Replacement, Bearing Replacement and Bridge Washing and Sealing Project City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County P.I.N. 5760.19

Staff Attorney WNY Law Center seeks staff atty for foreclosure prevention cases. Involves state/federal court litigation. Admission NY Bar, excellent writing skills, litigation experience preferred. Must be able to travel. Salary DOE. Good benefits. Mail/email cover letter, resume/writing sample to: Sherry Soules ,WNY Law Center, 237 Main Street, Ste 1130, Bflo, NY 14203,ssoules@wnylc.com. No calls. EOE.

Senior Counselor Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the full-time position of Senior Counselor for the Counseling Center. Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program and completed internship. Full license (or license eligible) as a psychologist in the State of New York within one year of hire date. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in time-limited psychotherapy. Experience in crisis intervention and consultation. Ability to work at a fast pace and handle spontaneous work demands and maintain positive and healthy perspectives and relationships. Interest and expertise working with diverse students (e.g., GLBT, students of color). Experience in providing outreach to campus communities, particularly underserved and vulnerable populations. Preferred Qualifications: One year, full-time equivalent, APA approved internship in a college counseling center. Recent college or university counseling center staff experience. Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Computer literacy and data analysis (e.g. SPSS). Excellent communication skills. Expertise in clinical supervision. Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

in the City of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Each bidder must include with his bid, a certified check or bid bond, payable to the order of the City of Niagara Falls, in the amount of not less than FIVE (5) PERCENT of the price bid, subject to the conditions in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and labor and material payment bond, in form and substance, and with sureties approved by the City Corporation Counsel, in the amount of not less than ONE HUNDRED (100) PERCENTUM of the total amount of the accepted proposal. All proposals must be made on blank forms, which together with other requirements, may be obtained in the Office of the City Engineer. Contractor is required to complete the Insurance Information Form, Performance and Payment Bond Information Form, and other documentation specified in the Instructions to Bidders, when submitting a proposal. The City Administrator reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all informalities. Copies of the set of bid documents, drawings, and specifications may be obtained from the Office of the City Engineer upon deposit of $50.00 (CHECK ONLY) for each set. The deposit is not refundable to non-bidders unless they are returned prior to the bid date and time. Bidders requesting a refund must return all plans and specifications, in good condition, within forty-five (45) days after the bid date. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER, CITY HALL, ROOM 303 at 1:30 P.M., on Wednesday February 13, 2013. Jeffrey Skurka, P.E. City Engineer Advertise: February 4, 5 & 6, 2013 (Niagara Gazette) February 6th & 13th (Challenger)

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

Buffalo Challenger Size: re quest 2 (4”) x for 3.5” proposals Issue: 1/30 D/L: 1/25 Price: $133.00 CITY OF BUFFALO

OFFICE OF STRAGEGIC PLANNING DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Former School #63 – 91 Lisbon Avenue Buffalo, NY

The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning (OSP), Division of Real Estate is soliciting proposals for the sale and redevelopment of former School #63 located at 91 Lisbon Avenue Buffalo, New York. The former school is a 2 story structure, zoned R-2 site encompassing approximately 68,594 square feet. Proposals are due no later than Friday March 01, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Proposals should include all information specified in the Request for Proposal which is available in the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning Division of Real Estate 920 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202. The proposal package is also available on the City of Buffalo’s website at:

http://city-buffalo.com/Home/CityDepartments/RealEstate/RequestsForProposals

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A Spoken Word Festival Celebrating Black History Month will be hosted by “We Are Women Warriors” Community and Family Wednes day, February 6 from 5:307:45 p.m. at the Merriweather 6-14-18-36-37 14-17-18-19-26 Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. Invited poets are N’Tare and Erica Gault, Dr. Anthony Neal, Blackpearle76, Vonetta 9-20-35-51-55-59#48 T. Rhodes, Verniece Turner, Lonnie Harrell and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information 602-5877.

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Along This Way: Storytelling In The African Tradition The 23rd year celebration of “Along This Way: Storytelling in the African Tradition” featuring We All Storytellers – Karima Amin & Sharon Holley, Percussionist – Eddie Sowande Nicholson, Vocalist – Joyce Carolyn, will be held on Saturday, February 9 at 2 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free.

VA Celebrates African American History Month In observance of African American History month, the VA on Bailey Ave. will celebrate with events throughout the month of February taking place in Freedom Hall, Room 301. *“Taste of Soul” will take place on Friday, February 15 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All events are open to the public. *Black Film Festival from noon to 1 p.m., featuring “Red Tails” with part 1 on February 20 and part 2 on February 21. “A Soldier Story” part 1 will be shown on February 27 and part 2 on February 28. Sharon Shelton is the African American Special Emphasis Program Manager.

Carter G. Woodson Essay Contest

Deadline for the 36th Annual Carter G. Woodson Essay Contest is February 6, 2013. Awards Program for winners is scheduled for Saturday, February 16 at 1:00 pm at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. For more information, call the library at 883-4418.

Sacred Jazz Concert Buffalo Opera Unlimited celebrates Black History Month with a Sunday Afternoon Jazz Sacred Concert performance of the Robert Ray Mass featuring Tim Kennedy and Buffalo Opera Unlimited on February 10 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4007 Main Street. A free-will donation will be taken and a reception will follow the concert.

Black Love

An evening of rhythm, poetry, song and dance in celebration of love and Black History, February 14. Doors open at 6 p.m., Artspace Gallery, 1219 Main St. Tickets $10, $14 at the door. Call 866-7486 or 6039297 for tickets.

Image and Identity Phase II Image & Identity IV Phase II: House Music & Dance Exhibition featuring Gehrik Mohr, Detroit will take place on Saturday February 9 at 6 p.m. at Artspace Buffalo Gallery, 1219 Main Street. Gehrik Mohr, Founder of “Cymatic Soles” an identifiable collective of House, Dance and Underground History in Detroit. Music by Buffalo’s hottest female House DJ – Bflo LydiaSpecial Guest DJ’s – DJ Trev Thorne and New on the Buffalo Scene, Zee Cordero! House Line Dance performance by Gentleman Foxx & International Prep. For tickets and more information Erika Aminata (716) 948-3583

Black History As Told by The Prophets The Israel of God is celebrating Black History Month with a five part series, “Black History As Told by the Prophets.” The sessions will be held at The Israel of God, 372 Fougeron Street every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: *February 9: Slavery *February 16: Spiritual Death and Resurrection *February 23: Israel, the Priest of God *March 2: the Adoption Bring a Bible, pen, paper and patience!

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Black History Month Events Nash House

Nash House Museum, 36 Nash Street is offering FREE Admission on February 7, 14, and 21 from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Groups of 10 or more persons must call in advance: 856-4490.

Afriacan American Read-In 20th Annual "African American Read-In" to promote literacy and the literature of African American Authors will be held on Sunday, February 17, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. All are welcome. Bring something to read that was written by an African American author. Hosted by Kenneth and Sharon Holley, in cooperation with Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of WNY, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. The African American Read-In is a national event sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and by NCTE.

DID YOU KNOW... Black America Represent a half-Trillion Dollar Consumer Market. DID YOU KNOW... Black Americans spend... *29.1 billion on cars & trucks, new & used *$23.6 billion on health care *$18.6 billion on telephone services *$8.8 billion on media *$7.4 billion on personal product and services *$6.1 billion on consumer electronics *$3.6 billion on computers

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Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wednesday, Kerns Bowling Center, 163 Kern, 5-8 p..; $1 bowling; hosted by Buffalo United Front. Spoken Word Festival: Hosted by “We Are Women Warriors” Community and Family, 5:307:45 p.m., free; 602-5877 for more info.

Black Dolls Exhibit Experience a totally different way to celebrate African American History with a Black Dolls Exhibit and presentation by Deborah Daniels. The event will feature a President’s Day Display in honor of President Barcak Obama. The event will be held Saturday, February 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, Je Senator Kennedy to Hold Senior Safety Initiative

Black Literature

Open Discussion: “Black History/Black Literature: Who is Writing?/Who is Reading?”. February 23 from 4- 6 pm at Zawadi Books, 2460 Main Street. 903-6740. FREE.

Black Tie for Black History Marnetta Malcolm has announced that the annual Black Tie for Black History event will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 7pm at The Tralf, honoring “difference makers” in the community. Tickets are $25 and the event benefits The Juneteenth Festival. Tickets are available at the Tralf box office and Doris Records. Presented by LPCiminelli. Honorees include Leona Harper, Bernie Tolbert, Amber Berry, Mary Gresham, Stephon Wright and Rev. Michael Chapman. Come out and support Buffalo’s only Black Tie event celebrating Black History month! Visit Us on Line at challengercn.com

WED FEBRUARY 13 Board of Education Meeting: 5:30 p.m., 801 City Hall. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15 Documenetary Series/Discussion: “Buffalo: An African American History” by Prof John Nash; 5-7 pm, 883 Jefferson Ave, featuring Dr. Monroe

Fordham, Jesse Nash, Lillian Williams.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7 Senior Safety Initiative: 10:30 a.m., Delavan Grider Center; for more info Office of Sen. Tim Kennedy, 826-2683. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Mini Concert: 6 p.m., Merriweather Library, Utica & Jefferson; free; 7680463. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9 An Evening of Stars: St. Luke AME Zion Church, 314 E. Ferry, Hunter B. Bess social Hall, $10 adults, $5 children. Presented by The Gospel Messengers: For tickets and information 883-8916. SUNDAY FEBUARY 10 George Scott Big Band to Perform: Forest Lawn Chapel, 1411 Delaware Ave., 2 p.m.; $15. For tickets call 885-1600 or go to www.forest-lawn.com MONDAY FEBRUARY 11 Africa: Spirit & Sound: Kleinhans Music Hall, 2 performances, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. ; admission students & seniors $5.50; adults $10/50; for more info Ras Jomo @ (716)9485738 or accesstoafreeka@hotmail.com TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12 CareerFest: Meet with WNY employers looking to hire. Bring your resume and dress for success; Millennium Airport Hotel (next to Galleria Mall); for more info visit www. BuffaloJobfinder.com/careerfest WED FEBRUARY 13 Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wednesday, Kerns Bowling Center, 163 Kerns off Genesee St., 5-8 p..; $1 bowling; hosted by Buffalo United Front. Healthy Hair Care Seminar: 70 Harvard Place (CA)), 5:307:30pm; (716) 218-0373.

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Kathleen Battle BRIGHT MOMENTS!

Congratulations to Torkwase Ra Hetep and Jamal Fareed who were married November 22, 2012 at the beautiful home of their daughter Anisha Hassan. They ask for the blessings of the community. “What love has joined together.” Thank you Creator!

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Underground Railroad: An Evening of Spirituals A community-wide event with Kathleen Battle, commemorating Western New York’s important role in the Underground Railroad to Canada.

Friday, March 8, 2013 8pm

Michael Morgan, conductor New Beginning Choral Ensemble, directed by Ella Robinson K l e i n h a n s m u s i c h a l l

Tickets (716) 885-5000 | www.bpo.org