Challenger Community News :: March 17, 2010

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“Unlimited Possibilities”: Outstanding Womens History Month Honorees

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Residents Urged to Take Part in Census Urban Prep Academy seniors celebrate the good news.

Entire Graduating Class of All-Black Charter School Accepted to College

N’Dias (The Mix): West African Beat From the Club to Kleinhans Page 9

Grant For Mayor?

Outspoken Legislator says Buffalo needs a mayor who will let County Executive Chris Collins know that what he is doing is not right by the taxpayers of Buffalo and the poor across the county...Page 10 Dr. Boyce Watkins

Clarence Thomas’ Wife’s Tea Party Ties are Supremely Disturbing Page 10

Day of Outrage Hundreds of Palestinians in east Jerusalem clashed with Israeli forces Tuesday in protest of the building of 1,600 apartments in a Palestinian section of the city. Page 4

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PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID BUFFALO, N.Y. PERMIT NO. 164

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Englewood’s Urban Prep Academy for Young Men, Chicago’s only public all-male, all-AfricanAmerican high school , has fulfilled its mission: 100 percent of its first senior class - 107 students - have been accepted to four-year colleges.

Mayor Richard Daley and city schools chief Ron Huberman surprised students at the all-school assembly last Friday morning with congratulations, and school leaders announced that as a reward, the prom would be free.

Urban Prep, founded in 2006, is a charter school that enrolls all comers in one of Chicago’s most troubled neighborhoods, and the students faced much more difficult odds.

Only four percent of this year’s senior class read at grade level as freshmen, said Tim King, the school’s founder and CEO. “There were those who told me that you can’t defy the data,” King said. “Black boys are killed. Black boys drop out of high school.

Black boys go to jail. Black boys don’t go to college. Black boys don’t graduate from college.

“They were wrong,” he said.

Students at Urban Prep must complete approximately twice the amount of English credit hours as other city schools, and they must also attend school for 170,000 more minutes over their four-year high school career than regular students.

The Buffalo Common Council met this week with Robert Coffey, local Census Office Manager for the United States Census 2010, to obtain information about the upcoming Census process.

The meeting was in response to concerns that have been raised by many residents who have stated they will not complete the forms because of issues such as intrusion of their privacy, mistrust of information gathered by government agencies, and a general lack of knowledge of how the Census will work and what it is intended to do.

Some experts have speculated that participation in this year’s census survey could be at an all-time low.

Mr. Coffey stated that all information is confidential and that the Census Bureau cannot share personal information with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. He went on to explain that the 2010 Census will be mailed out to each household in the United States and will be comprised of 10 generic questions dealing with topics such as race, age, sex, and number of people in the household. He stated that accurate population numbers are crucial in apportioning seats in the United States House of Representatives, local redistricting, and allocating $400 billion in federal funding directed towards education, workforce development, social support,

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INSIDE ROCHESTER

Culture Starts with Art’s Her Event on March 20th Culture Starts With Art (CSWA) will host an all female multi-artist show, called Her on March 20 from 8 to 11 p.m., at the Flying Squirrel, 285 Clarissa Street. Cost is $10 to $15 on a sliding fee scale.

It is being co-produced by Evolutionary Girls Club. Founded in 2007, this artists advocacy group supports various art mediums.

“Our members come from all different backgrounds and range Diane Conway in age from 10 to 60 years of age,” explains Dianne Conway, a former thespian and MARSHA “We are reaching out to people and tapping into JONES poet. what our community wants. Our group strives for world peace and happiness through the arts. Art is a universal language; it’s what our forefathers left for us.”

“Our community is no different than any other,” says poet and partner Lu Highsmith. “All communities are hungry for expression. They want to hear different expressions and experiences. Rochester is going through its own Harlem Renaissance.”

The March 20 show will include two live canvases, photo exhibits, spoken art word, dancers, and live musicians. There also will be five youth artists (dubbed little Miss Saying Somethings) featured in the show. “You don’t have to wait until nationally renown artists come into your community.

It’s possible to make things happen in your own backyard,” continues Conway.

“Spoken Art (aka poetry) has been the most successful means that young people gravitate towards. Young people think it’s cool. We started out with Langston Hughes, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and our artistic presence got stronger with Nikki Giovanni and Maya Angelou. President Obama is a supporter of the arts. The spoken word resonates with us...it’s about who we really are.”

Lu Highsmith It’s the hope of Conway and Highsmith that this event turns into a regular series. “We’d like to have “Her” shows all over the area. We hope to put all the expressions into an anthology called ‘Her.’” For more information, call 442-5432 or go to www.cswa@yahoogroups.com.

Four Walls Art Events April 2nd-May 1st ON THE CUT, Stencil Art Show

FOURWALLS Art Gallery Presents Artists Stephen Dorbiala, Mr.Prvrt, Crook(Fua), Sarah Rutherford, Downer, Biles, and Jeff Copp April 2, 6 to 10 p.m.

FOURWALLS Art Gallery 34 Elton St. Rochester, NY 14607 Parking is available in the parking lot across the street Join us for the opening night for music, Hor D’oeuvres with LIVE TURNTABLISM from the NYAC Crew; Djs Fresh Fingaz, Tim Tones, Silly Cutty,and Naps. There will also be a performance from the neo-funk band Lifeforms plus a video installation from the NGB

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Salute To Colored Troops Day April 14th The annual Salute To Colored Troops Day will be held April 14, at Nazareth College’s the Linehan Chapel, 4245 East Avenue from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The interactive community history program honors the valor and sacrifice of the 200,000 United States Colored Troops (USCT) that provided the margin of Union victory in the Civil War. The event is free and open to the public.

The day’s activities includes recitations, music, and a dramatic re-enactment, reprising the prayerful resolve, and the advocacy of men of color to continued next column Page 2

Classes for Entrepreneurs The Urban League of Rochester’s Business Development Center is offering classes for small business owners and individuals who are planning to start their own businesses. Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. from March 23rd to April 8th. Preregistration is required. A $75 one-time annual fee covers all Urban League Business Development workshops and one-on-one technical assistance.

All classes will be held at the Urban League of Rochester, 265 North Clinton Avenue.

The Urban League’s Business Development Center assists minorities and women in launching and growing their businesses through classroom instruction and one-on-one technical assistance. We also assist dislocated workers, the disabled, and other small aspiring businesspersons, in the start-up, development and/or expansion of independent self-owned microenterprise ventures.

For more information and to register, please contact Ebony Smith at esmith@ulr.org or (585) 325-6530 ext. 3064.

JAZZ FOR THE PARK: Wilson Commencement Park will lpresent the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marslis for this year’s Jazz for the Park benefit on March 22 at 8 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre. Buy tickets at the Auditorium or at Ticketmaster or call the HOTLINE at (585) 263-7938.

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SALUTE TO COLORED TROOPS continued arms by abolitionist Frederick Douglass and Reverend Thomas James.

Other historical figures to be presented include presidential candidate William Seward and Underground Railroad leader, Rev. Jermain W. Loguen.

The Frederick Douglass Club from City School 12, will act out a skit based on Douglass’s sons reaction to their father’s call to arms. Our local Buffalo Soldiers Presentation Team will serve as Color Guard; they will be joined by two veterans from the Virginia/Maryland area, re-enactors in the spirit of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the USCT soldiers whose story was central to the 1998 film, Glory.

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Future Soccer Star Signs Professional Contract With Austin, Texas Team Congratulations to Kendell McFayden, son of Keith and Emma McFayden, who recently signed a three year professional soccer contract with the Austin Aztexs, in Austin, Texas. He will start his career with the Aztexs in May 2010.

Kendell has been playing soccer since he was two years of age, and with the coaching of his father, and the love and support of his entire family, he has developed into a premier soccer player. Kendell’s soccer career began in the Amherst Soccer league, Amherst, New York.

During that time he also played for Williamsville North high school. In addition, he played for several other travel teams, including Sahlens soccer club, and Buffalo premier soccer club.

Kendell has also trained with two professional Development leagues, one of which included an international tour to Europe.

Kendell’s stellar college soccer career began four years ago as a forward with the Medaille Mavericks, at Medaille College in Buffalo, New York.

During his second season on the team, he was the leading goal scorer. On the urging of his coach, and for the benefit of the team, Kendell transitioned from a forward to center back his final two seasons on the team.

Kendell was named AMCC 1st team All-America, both as a center back and forward. The Mavericks have gone undefeated in the AMCC regular season for five straight years.

Kendell has earned many accolades as a player for the Mavericks including, Medaille college athlete of the week, AMCC player of the week, NSCAA regional All-America, ECAC regional player of the week, ECAC team all star, AMCC 1st team All-America, and NSCAA All-America. When asked to summarize his career thus far, Kendell gives credit to his father for pushing him to be the best, his coach for believing in him, and to his parents and family for always being there for him through sunshine and rain. Kendell is a senior majoring in Criminal Justice.

Buffalo Prep Launches Talent Search Buffalo Prep has launched its Talent Search, inviting bright, motivated 5th, 6th and 7th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds to compete for the opportunity of a lifetime.

Featured on the NBC Today Show, Buffalo Prep is one of the most successful programs of its kind in the country; providing talented minority students with accelerated classes, tutoring and mentoring to help them get into the top local high schools and colleges nationwide. Prep students have captured millions of dollars in scholarships.

To learn more call 829-3605 to attend an information session at Buffalo Prep, located at UB’s South Campus, 18 Acheson Annex on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m.

CVB Hosts Free Seminar on Conference & Family Reunion Planning For those interested in hosting a conference, retreat or family reunion, free assistance is available from the Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Dionne Williamson, multicultural sales manager at the Buffalo Niagara CVB, will host a free seminar on conference and family reunion planning on Thursday, April 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, located at 1324 Jefferson Ave. Representatives from some of Western New York’s cultural heritage organizations will also be on hand to explain the services they offer. Free materials will be available.

Eva Doyle Announces the 2nd Adult Essay Contest Theme: Should African Americans Receive Reparations For The Enslavement of Their Ancestors? Why or Why Not? The contest deadline is March 27, 2010. There will be a $100 prize for the best essay. The contest rules are: 1. All entries must have good examples and research to back up the position of the writer. 2. The rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling must be followed. 3. All essays must be neat and readable. They can be printed, however, typed is preferred. 4. The deadline for all entries must be followed. Completed essays can be taken to the Merriweather Library, located at 1324 Jefferson avenue. 5. The name, address, and phone number of the person entering must be printed clearly on the essay. 6. Essays must be at least two pages in length and no more than three. for more information call (716) 847-6010.

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“It is time to open the doors of the holding center and let the light of truth and justice shine brightly inside” Grant/Whyte Suicide Prevention Resolution passes Legislature 11-4 On Thursday, March 4, the Erie County Legislature passed a resolution developed by Legislators Betty Jean Grant and Maria Whyte and cosponsored by Legislators Loughran, Mazur, Mariinelli and Miller-Williams at its regular session.

The resolution called on the Erie County Holding Center, County Attorney Cheryl Green and Sheriff Tim Howard to allow the Department of Justice to gain access to the holding center so that a suicide prevention specialist can come in and determine if the holding center is doing all that can be done to prevent incidences of suicides or attempted suicides in the jail. The resolution, which is non binding, also called upon the jail managers to forward to the legislature, the state mandated policies on allowing inmates to keep their shoelaces and other articles of clothing while they are incarcerated. This policy issue was addressed because of conflicting stories coming from former inmates as well as jail officials, on whether the jail intake officers were adhering to the state policies on shoelaces; and also whether the shoelaces policy was merely inferred or plainly documented in the guidelines that the jail officials used.

One of the resolves of the resolution, dealing with the request of Legislator Grant and Whyte to tour the holding center, had to be deleted in order to gain the sufficient number of legislative support for passage. Some legislators, especially the Republicans, felt that if legislators visited the holding center while it was under the federal lawsuit, they ( Grant and Whyte), as a partner in county government, would be compromising the county defense of the lawsuit.

Legislators Grant and Whyte made powerful agruments on the floor of the legislative chambers imploring their collegeaues to join them in passing the resolution. While it has been mentioned earlier, the resolution has no “legal legs” however, it sends a strong message to the county attorney and to the community, that the Erie County Legislators support the DOJ in its request to gain access to the holding center.

The Suicides Prevention Resolution was approved by a vote of 11-4.

Republican and Independence Party Legislators Kevin Hardwicke and Lynn Dixon joined the Democratic Majority in supporing the resoution.

Republican Legislators John Mills, Edward Rath, Ray Walter and Dino Fudoli voted in the negative.

“I am estastic that this resolution was approved and the stonewalling by the county attorney and other jail managers can cease and desist,” said Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant. “ It is time to open the doors of the holding center and let the light of truth and justice shine brightly inside”.

Update

Juneteenth Parade Any organizations or groups that participated in last years Juneteenth Parade that has moved or changed phone number, please notify the parade committee with your updated information for our records. You may call (716) 891-8801 or (716) 400-4479 with your information.

-Youth Volunteers Needed-

The Juneteenth Parade Committee needs 10 people over the age of 14 years to volunteer to carry this years’s 2010 Juneteenth Parade Division Banners. For more information please call (716) 891-8801 or (716) 400-4479.

Thank You. Nathelia Land is the Parade Chairperson; Cammie Carr-Torrence is Co-Chairperson/Secretary; and Beverly Newkirk is Co-Chairperson.

Community Meeting Regarding School Budget The Buffalo Public School District will hold a community meeting to discuss the impact Governor Paterson’s New York State budget will have upon the District.

The meeting is open to the public and will be held: Thursday, March 18th, at Bennett High School, 2885 Main Street, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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“I Am Empowered” : National Urban League Launches Initiative to Expand its Reach and Allow the Organization to Provide Service Like It Never Has Before To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Urban League, local affiliates around the country are joining in the launch of the first ever social services social mobilization platform targeted toward urban America.

This massive, comprehensive effort is a major component of I AM EMPOWERED, a bold new initiative that will inspire the nation and allow Urban League affiliates to engage, connect and serve urban America like it never has before.

With I AM EMPOWERED, Urban League affiliates are challenging the nation to eliminate racial gaps and disparities in housing, education, employment and healthcare. Affiliates will encourage people around the country to take the I AM EMPOWERED pledge and commit their time and talents to achieving goals in these important areas by 2025.

The I AM EMPOWERED SMP is a vast, interactive web community that uses 21st century technology to unite people from all walks of life with the Urban League, its affiliates, coalition of supporters and one another in one location. Members can access information, services and to engage to advance the cause of equality 24 hours a day, seven days week in real time, online.

“We are proud to join with our fellow affiliates and the National Urban League in this exciting new project,” said Brenda W. McDuffie, Buffalo Urban League President and CEO “The nation faces a challenging time, but it is a time of great opportunity and new hope. The I AM EMPOWERED initiative will galvanize Americans to empower themselves and their communities, and it will enable us all to connect with more people and more easily access resources.”

People can become a part of this special community and take the I AM EMPOWERED pledge at www.iamempowered. com. Individuals also can text EMPOWER to 69866 or download the IAE mobile application, available at the Apple App Store, Android Market and coming soon, the Blackberry App World, to take the pledge.

“The empowerment movement is stronger than ever,” Brenda W. McDuffie said. “With the strong legacy of advocacy and service behind us we can face the future and meet new challenges with cutting-edge technology and the power of our united passion for social justice.”

The I AM EMPOWERED Pledge: “I pledge to responsibly commit my time and talent to ensure that the nation is empowered to achieve the following goals by 2025” 1. Every American child is ready for college, work and life 2. Every American has access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits.

3. Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable and energy-efficient housing on fair terms.

4. Every American has access to quality and affordable health care solutions.

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WORLD NEWS ROUND-UP

Rastafarians Want Embassy in Ethiopia March 12 -- A GROUP of Rastafarians living in Shashemene, Ethiopia, last week asked a Diaspora Affairs Committee of Parliament for assistance in lobbying the Government to urgently establish an embassy in the East African country to provide greater representation for Jamaicans residing there.

In a submission to the joint select committee reviewing diaspora affairs yesterday in Gordon House, members of the Jamaica Rastafarian Development Community (JRDC) made a case for Jamaican diplomatic presence in Ethiopia.

The JRDC argued that although there was a Jamaican honorary consul represented by an Ethiopian in that country, there was inadequate Jamaican consular and diplomatic presence in the capital, Addis Ababa.

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Day of Outrage!

JERUSALEM – Hundreds of Palestinians in east Jerusalem set tires and garbage bins ablaze on Tuesday and hurled rocks at Israeli riot police, who responded with rubber bullets and tear gas. The heaviest clashes in months broke out as an American envoy abruptly canceled a visit, deepening a U.S.-Israeli diplomatic feud.

The violence spread from Arab neighborhood to Arab neighborhood across the eastern side of the volatile city. Angered by plans for more Jewish housing in predominantly Arab east Jerusalem and unsubstantiated rumors surrounding the rededication of an Old City synagogue, Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces throughout the day.

In one incident, youths hoisted a giant Palestinian flag and shouted, “We shall die and Palestine shall live.”

Thousands of police, including anti-riot units armed with assault rifles, stun grenades and batons, were deployed across east Jerusalem in anticipation of the unrest.

Palestinian medics said 10 people were seriously wounded, five from rubber bullets. Israeli police said 15 security men suffered light wounds, including one man wounded by gunfire. About 60 protesters were arrested.

“They are donkeys and dwarfs!” a woman screamed as riot police and plainclothes security men hauled away a handcuffed, hooded youth. Police pinned the youth to the ground, setting muzzled Doberman pinschers near them as the young man shrieked in panic.

Palestinian merchants in east Jerusalem shuttered their stores in solidarity with the protests, and Palestinian schools in the city were closed. Small clashes also took place in several West Bank towns.

The diplomatic dispute with the U.S. was sparked by Israel’s announcement last week of plans for 1,600 apartments in east Jerusalem, which undercut a visit by Vice President Joe Biden aimed at bolstering peace talks. Palestinians claim that sector of the city for a future capital. Israel claims all of the holy city as its eternal capital.

The announcement enraged Palestinians, who have threatened to bow out of U.S.-brokered peace talks that were supposed to begin in the coming days. The Obama administration has angrily demanded that Israel call off the project.

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Nigeria should be divided into two nations to avoid further bloodshed between Muslims and Christians, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has said.

In a speech to students, he praised the example of India and Pakistan, where he said partition saved many lives.

Splitting Nigeria “would stop the bloodshed and burning of places of worship,” state news agency Jana quoted him as saying.

A senior Nigerian diplomat said he did not take the suggestion seriously.

Hundreds of people have died in communal violence in villages around the central Nigerian city of Jos this year.

Although the violence generally takes place between Muslim and Christian communities, the underlying causes are a complex mix of political, social and economic grievances.

Nigeria is roughly split between its largely Muslim north, and a Christiandominated south.

Mr Gaddafi, until recently head of the African Union, characterised the Jos violence as a “deep conflict of religious nature” caused by the federal state, “which was made and imposed by the British in spite of the people’s resistance to it.”

He described the partition of India as a “historic, radical solution” which saved the lives of “millions of Hindus and Muslims”.

Splitting India in 1947 caused a breakdown of law and order in which at least 200,000 people died. Some estimates say one million people were killed. About 12 million people were left homeless and thousands were raped. An attempt by the Igbo people of south-eastern Nigeria to secede in 1967 sparked a war which left more than one million people dead.

Eight Weeks After Deadly Quake, Haitians Are Still Suffering

Washington, DC -- Eight weeks after the catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 230,000 people in Haiti, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and its partners renewed their call for financial support so they can help Haitians rebuild their homes and take care of their families.

“March 12 marked the eight-week anniversary of the quake. More than a million Haitians are homeless and urgently need our help,” says Jimmy Jean-Louis, the actor and spokesperson for PADF’s disaster relief and recovery efforts. “Please call toll free (877) 572-4484 to contribute to the relief and recovery efforts.”

Minority Births on Track to Outnumber White Births WASHINGTON – Minorities make up nearly half the children born in the U.S., part of a historic trend in which minorities are expected to become the U.S. majority over the next 40 years.

In fact, demographers say this year could be the “tipping point” when the number of babies born to minorities outnumbers that of babies born to Whites.

The numbers are growing because immigration to the U.S. has boosted the number of Hispanic women in their prime childbearing years.

Minorities made up 48 percent of U.S. children born in 2008, the latest census estimates available, compared to 37 percent in 1990.

“Census projections suggest America may become a minoritymajority country by the middle of the century. For America’s children, the future is now,” said Kenneth Johnson, a sociology professor at the University of New Hampshire who researched many of the racial trends in a paper being released Wednesday.

Broken down by race, about 52 percent of babies born in 2008 were white. That’s compared to about 25 percent who were Hispanic, 15 percent Black and 4 percent Asian.

Another 4our percent were identified by their parents as multiracial.

The numbers highlight the nation’s growing racial and age divide, seen in pockets of communities across the U.S., which could heighten tensions in current policy debates from immigration reform and education to health care and Social Security.

9-Year-Old British Twins Become Youngest High School Students In History Two 9-year-old twins in Britain are preparing to find out what high school they’ll attend, making them the country’s youngest high school students in history.

Paula and Peter Imafidon, dubbed “The Wonder Twins”, are known for their record breaking wit after becoming the youngest people to ace the University of Cambridge’s advanced math test and soaring above their classmates.

The twins, born to Nigerian parents Chris and Ann, are part of an Imafidon legacy of intellect.

Their 20-year-old sister Ann-Marie won a scholarship to attend Johns Hopkins University at the age of 13.

Their 17-year-old sister Christiana is the youngest student in Britain’s history to study at an undergraduate level after going to college at age 11 while their 12-year-old sister Samantha passed two high school level mathematics and statistic tests at age 6.

Paula Imafidon wants to grow up to be a math teacher and Peter wants to be a prime minister.

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HEALTH MATTERS

“Chosen to Heal”: African Nutritional Science Book Signing and Seminar Dr. Kofi B. Asare, author of “Chosen to Heal,” will be featured for a lecture, book signing and private/family consultations on Sunday, March 28 at GROUP Ministries Inc., 1333 Jefferson Avenue.

His lecture and book signing is free and will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. During this time Dr. Asare will present from his best selling book, a catalog of traditional African Herbs and their healing properties.

Learn about ancient herb and food recipes and how they are relevant today; healthy food habits of West Africa; disease from an African point of view; preparing yourself to heal; deprogramming our programmed eating habits and thought patterns; developing the Healing Touch; developing a business in wholisic medicine and more.

From 6- 9 p.m. he will offer private/family consultations. For an appointment call 1-888-333Dr. Asare 4617.

Dr. Asare, Master Herbalist, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of PAMA Health (Positive Afro-Mental Attitude), is a Traditional Healer from Ghana, West Africa. An active member of the Ghana National Association of Traditional Healers, he is a trained adult educator and counselor. “Chosen To Heal” is set to be a classic and a must read in the holistic health industry and among practitioners of African Wholistic Health. This work embodies a complete philosophy on preventative health lifestyle adaptations, exposure of the western medical industries disease symptom cover up and obsession with surgery, a catalog of African herbology and information on an array of healing foods that have been used on the African continent and around the world that are still available to all communities today.

Dr. Asare’s appearance is being presented by A Life of Peace Wellness Institute and PAMA Health. The local contacts are Torkwase Ra at 8370248 or Prudence at 308-6489.

Seating is limited, so call to reserve today!

The Danger in Nonstick Pots and Pans

Easy-clean pots and pans and stain-resistant fabrics make everyday chores a lot easier, but what if we told you t hat the chemicals they contain can affect your baby’s health? Researchers have linked the perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) used in nonstick and stain-resistant coating to cancer, hormonal disruption, and developmental defects. Protect yourself and your baby by getting rid of your nonstick cookware. Choose stainless steel, cast-iron of the new safer nonstick technology - Green Pan. Pick up o n e at Target or Crate and Barrel or learn more go to green-pan.com

Fast Food TV

It has been reported that fast food commercials make p a full 23 percent of the food-related ads that we – and our kids – see on television: ads that my be contributing to childhood obesity now epidemic in our country.

Watch for Harmful Additive in Packaged Foods

Compounds known as inorganic phosphates (Pi) are common in packaged foods. These additives, which manufacturers use to retain water and improve texture, can harm your lungs, brain, liver and teeth when eaten regularly – and may also cause or aggravate ADD/ADHD in your children. Inorganic phosphates appear on ingredient lists as sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium and magnesium phosphates and as sodium aluminum sodium sulfate, calcium hydroxide and potassium 10737_MIC_Challenger:ad 3/1/10 10:59carbonate, AM Page 1 chloride. Shop smart by foregoing packaged meats such as ham, bacon, chicken and pork that have Pi on the ingredient list, as well as carbonated dinks, candy, biscuits, cookies, condiments, spreadable cheeses and baking powder.

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New Jerusalem Center to Host National Women’s History Month Celebration The Community Awareness Committee along with the Men’s Fellowship of New Jerusalem Revival Center will present a celebration in recognition of National Women’s History Month. on, Friday, March 19 at the New Jerusalem Revival Center, 2723 20th Street, Niagara Falls at 7 p.m.

The Keynote speaker will be the dynamic Reverend Rhonda Henderson, Executive Assistant to Pastor Darius G. Pridgen, of the True Bethel Full Gospel Baptist Church in Buffalo.

She is the recipient of the Stellar Award for her service involvement with women in Western New York, The Excellence in Service Award as Project Manager for the “Rise Up WNY” 500 Voice Choir. In January of 2009, she launched and became the CEO of Destiny Magazine. In the same month of January 2009, she was honored by Mayor Byron W. Brown, and the City of Buffalo, declaring January 18, 2009, to be Pastor Rhonda Henderson Day. She has received numerous other awards, and is the loving mother of 4 children and surrogate mother to many. She will be accompanied by her Praise Team. Also featured will be the anointed and incomparable, Men In White Choir of Buffalo, NY, winners of “Best New Artist” in WNY. Pat Ragin, the visionary behind “The Men in White Choir”, WBLK 93.7 Gospel Host, will be our special guest. Christopher and Crystal Gandy AKA 2-4 Christ will

Rev. Rhonda Henderson

also be performing. Also on program will be Robert C. Bennett, the author of “Letters to the Women I Love.”

New York State Senator Antoine Thompson, one of the event sponsors, will also give a short talk.

Light refreshments will be served immediately following the program.

Bishop Sammie L. Rankin is the host pastor, Elder Milton Cooper is the President of the Men’s Fellowship of New Jerusalem Revival Center.

Ronald E. Cunningham, President of the Community Awareness Committee is the Coordinator for the event and will be the Master of Ceremonies. The Public is invited.

“Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endurdeth forever.”Psalm 107:1

Antioch Baptist to Celebrate 81st Anniversary The Antioch Baptist Church, 1327 Fillmore Avenue, will celebrate their 81st Church Anniversary on Sunday, March 21. Pastor William A. Bunton, JR. will be the morning worship speaker at 10:30 a.m. and Elder James R. Banks II, Pastor of Faith Baptist Church and congregation will be the 3:30 p.m. special guest. The theme is “All Things Are Possible to Him That Believe.” Sis. Doris Craig is chairperson. All are invited to come and celebrate with us!

Humboldt Parkway Baptist to Celebrate Pastor and Mrs. Hilliard’s 38th Church Anniversary The Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church will celebrate Rev. and Mrs. John T. Hilliard’s 38th Church Anniversary on Sunday, March 21. The morning speaker at the 11 a.m. Service will be Rev. Robert Jackson, Associate Minister of Humboldt Parkway Baptist. The celebration will end with a banquet at the New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave. at 4 p.m. tickets are $35. Children 4 years and up and including age 10 are $15. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Galloway II are chairpersons.

Spring Unity Taleem Service Masjid NuMan will host a Spring Unity Taleem Service on Sunday, March 21 at noon at Masjid NuMan, 1373 Fillmore Avenue. Featured will be guest Imam’s from Rochester, Syracuse and Utica. Admission is free. Imam Fajri Ansari is host Imam.

Zion Missionary Revival Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 E. Ferry St., will host “3 Power Packed Nights” Rev. McCollum of Revival led

by Rev. Mack McCollum (The One Arm Bandit), March 23 thru March 25 at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Robert E. Baines is host Pastor.

African Burial Ground National Monument’s Visitor’s Center now Open NEW YORK — About 15,000 African slaves and their descendants were once unceremoniously buried under what is today Manhattan — and forgotten.

On Feb. 27, a new visitor center opened near the rediscovered cemetery from the 17th and 18th centuries to celebrate the ethnic Africans who had toiled, many unpaid, to help make New York the nation’s commercial capital.

The African Burial Ground National Monument’s new Visitor Center is now open to the public Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., except for federal holidays. The Visitor Center is admission free and includes four exhibit areas, a 40-person theatre and a store and is located on the first floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan.

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Outstanding: (First Row Top L-R): A. Craig, B. Grant, C. Works, C. Lofton, D.Johnson, (unidentified), D. Clay, D. Cross, E. Megna, M. Carthon, R. Lamont , R. Williams, Y. Bozeman (2nd Row L-R): J. Gleen, Bishop Elect Jacqueline, K. Hochul, L. Spentz, L. Byrd, M. Underwood, M. Brogcinski, M. Kragbe, M. Lanthier, R. Townsend, T. Goggins, Z. Young (3rd Row L-R): E. Robinson, M.Visher, M. Pope-Moss, M. Cray, Pastor Dietz, R. Robinson, T. Thompson, A. Monaco, N. Cerre, D. Cross, Dr. Triplett, T.Pope

Organization Honors 50 Women for National Women’s History Month Unlimited Possibilities Overcoming Poverty Ministry, Inc. will again honor fifty women from the local Western New York area as it presents its third annual awards dinner at the Buffalo Convention Center, Friday, March 19, at 7 p.m.

The 2010 theme for this gala affair Nellie King is “ Celebrate Women Writing Her Story.”

Nellie B. King is United Possibilities president, and Naomi Cerre is general chairperson.

The purpose of this annual awards dinner is to celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing women from Buffalo and vicinity and to share their stories of achievement, community service, professionalism, and exemplary leadership. Forty women will receive awards at the annual affair;

Home Going Celebration Held for Curtiss L. Williams A Home Going Celebration for Curtiss L. Williams was held on March 5 at Lombardo Funeral Home on Linwood Avenue. Pastor Tim Miller and Rev. Jimmy Rowe officiated.

Curtiss, born in Buffalo on November 27 1946, died on February 27, 2010. He was the second oldest of three children born to Eleanor Skinner and John Sheppard.

Curtiss attended Buffalo public schools and was a graduate of South Park High. He went on to ear a Bachelor of Arts degree from State University of New York at Buffalo.

Curtiss leaves to mourn a son, Kaliel Williams of buffalo; a sister, Annie Lee McCallar, also of Buffalo; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He also leaves to mourn his dear friend Shirley Jackson and a special friend, Sister Charlene and the One World Tribe Band. May his soul rest forever in the Eternal Fields of Peace.

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ten young ladies from East High School will be recognized for their academics, leadership, perseverance, school and community service. The honorees represent women from various professions and community service.

Jericka Duncan from WIVB TV- Channel 4 will serve as the Mistress of Ceremony. A surprise nationally renowned figure is expected to attend and address the honorees and attendees. Jae Nae Murray, second semester Freshman at Morgan State University in Maryland, and Samantha Pearce, a sophomore at Buffalo State College , will be featured speakers .

Both will be awarded scholarships of $1,000.

The 2010 honorees are: Yvette Bozeman, Maria Brogcinski, Leila Byrd, Melanie Carthon, Denise Clay, Annette Craig, Michelle Cray, Pastor Carmen Dietz, Jericka Duncan, Marilyn Foote-Kragbe’,

Bishop Elect Jacqueline A. Foye, Janice M. Glen, Teaira Goggins, Betty Jean Grant, Kathy Hochul, Rita Hubbard Robinson, JD, Lydia Jones, Rosa Lamont, Medina Lanthier, Coreau Lofton, Teisha Matthews, Dr. Elaine Mega, Lillie Miller-Holloway, Annie Monaco, Kimiko Moss, Michea Pope-Moss, Delores Powell, Ella M. Robinson, LaVita J. Spentz, Commissioner Karla L. Thomas, Tracey L. Thompson, Ruyvette Townsend, Mamie Underwood, Melva D. Visher, DaShawn West, Ruby Williams, Zodie Winston-Young, Candace Works, and Mae J. Yarbrough .

Proceeds from the affair will support female college bound or trade school students from a poverty background who will be enrolled in college by September, 2010.

Tickets are $40. For more information call 835-9549. No tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the affair.

NAACP Accepting Award Nominations The Buffalo Branch NAACP is accepting Nominations for the following four 2010 awards; Medgar Evers (Civil Rights), Daniel Acker Community Service, Rufus Frasier Human Relations, and Youth. Nominations must be submitted in writing to the NAACP Awards Committee at 395 E. Ferry Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14208, or faxed to 884-7243.

Selection will be based on the nominee’s volunteer community activities/service. Petitions will not be considered. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 26, 2010.

Presentation of these awards will be at the NAACP Dinner, Sunday, June 13 at the Buffalo Convention Center Award Criteria Youth Award: This award is given to a youth 14 years of age or older, who has demonstrated significant assistance to the community involving but not limited to youth associations, churches, community based organizations and has exemplified excellent judgment in helping others.

Rufus Frasier Human Relations Award: This award is given to an individual or organization that has done a significant amount of service for the betterment of human or race relations.

Daniel Acker Community Service Award: Awarded to an individual or individuals exemplifying outstanding community involvement. This involvement could include the betterment of the community as a whole.

Medgar Evers Civil Rights Award: This award is given to an outstanding individual championing and speaking of the rights of the under class, or making the public aware either through the written or electronic press.

EOC Offers Free Tax Preparation The University at Buffalo – Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will provide free tax preparation services to taxpayer’s with an annual income below $49,000. Free tax preparation services are available at EOC, 465 Washington Street, Downtown Buffalo, Monday through Thursday from 10:00AM to 6:00PM; additional hours are available by appointment. Participants are required to bring: Proof of Identification, a Social Security Card for the taxpayer and each dependent; Date of Birth for each dependent, W-2 and 1099 forms; last year’s federal and state tax returns; and Bank routing and account numbers, if direct deposit is desired.

For more information contact Mr. Luke, at EOC, 849-6727, ext.197.

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Sabu Adeyola performing at Historic Musicians Club & Nietzsche’s Sabu Adeyola will perform with his musical ensemble “Oasis Five” on Sunday March 21 at the Historic Colored Musicians Club located at 145 Broadway St., and at Nietzsche’s on April 22 at 8 p.m. each evening.

Sabu is well known internationally as a musician, composer and musicologist. He has performed with a great many of the giants of African American Classical Sabu Adeyola mu s ic s o me of whom are Charles Mingus, Benny Carter, Abbey Lincoln, Cassandra Wilson, Ahmad Jamal and Buffalo’s own beloved Al Tinney.

Performing with him will be: George Caldwell: Piano – George is a well schooled musician who has travelled and performed extensively with many giants as well. He is currently the Musical Director for the acclaimed “Ella” which is a musical based on the life of Ella Fitzgerald that has appeared throughout the United States. He has also been the pianist with the Count Basie orchestra.

Virgil ‘Nkosi’ Day: Drums - a renowned drummer and percussionist, Nkosi was a regular drummer for Freddie Hubbard’ groups in the 1970’s. He also was hired by Charles Mingus to replace his regular drummer Danny Richmond. He has been the permanent drummer with most of Sabu’s groups for quite some time.

Tom Robinson: Alto Saxophone – also a well travelled and renowned musician, Tom brings much original flavor and a sense of authentic “swinging” to the group. He is also know as a bandleader who led for years the group “Tom Robinson and the Jazz Messengers Ron Witherspoon: Percussion – Ron is a self taught musician who has been playing percussion instruments since 1973. Also a professional photographer, he has performed with Doug “Trigger” Gaston and recently completed a recording with vocalist Joyce Carolyn.

(Note: Ron will not be with the group on 3/21 but will appear at Nietzsche’s on 4/22 in a Charles Mingus tribute that will feature other groups as well.)

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SOULFUL SPRING: A Soulful Spring Upscale Affair featuring Buffalo’s

rising Indie artists in R&B, Neo-Soul and Smooth Jazz - Dana “DNA” Lewis, Jahnal, Drea and Will Holton - will be held at the Tralf on April 2. Showtime 8 p.m.. Tickets $25 presale, $30 day of s how and available at the Tralf Box Office and Doris Records.

*Alemaedae Theater Productions Presents comedy production of “So Fierce,” Wed. March 17, Five Fifty Live Piano Jazz: Free every Friday from 6-9 PM. Ms. Diana M. Reeves on vocals and keyboards. Mr. Larry Henderson on drums. Hot Stuff Southern Cafe’, 829 Main St., NF, NY 14301. 716.282.7883. www. hotstuffsoutherncafe.com *Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, Saturday, March 20, 8 p.m., UB Center for the Arts; tickets at the Arts Box office or allTTicketmaster outlets & ticketmaster. com *Sabu Adeyola and “Oasis Five” Sunday March 21 at the Historic Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway St., 8 p.m.

*MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY, Starring Tyler Perry, HSBC Arena, Tuesday, April 27, 730 pm; Tickets on sale now at HSBC Arena Box office; all tickets.com locations including Tops Markets, *BELLE, on stage at Ujima Theatre’s TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Avenue, March 5-28, Thurs., Fri, Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 6 p.m.; tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $15 students; Reservations call 883-0380; group rates 883-4232. ujimacoinc@ mac.com • www.ujimatheatre.org Purchase tickets online at: http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/96672

Open Mic & Jam Session every Friday and Saturday New Musician’s Big “6” Club, 600 East North @ Fox; 896-6660. *Buffalo Blues Festival 2010, Bobby Bland, Clarence Carter, Marvn Sease, Bobby Rush, Floyd Taylor, Blackfoot, Shirley Brown, Saturday, March 20, Shea’s; tickets at Shea’s Box Office, Doris Records, Ticketmaster outlets. *The Temptations, 8:30 p.m.April 15, Avalon Theatre, Niagara Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, Ontario (Canada), tickets $25 and up; box office, Ticketmaster 888-836-8118. *The Jazz Example with Larry Owens on drums; Greg Piontek on bass; Trigger Gaston on Piano, Bilal Abdullah on Sax; featuring vocalist Lady Lita;9PM,Each Friday at The Anchor Bar.

*N’Dias w/master percussionist Alassane Sarr of Senegal, Traditional West African beat band in Concert, Friday, April 9, Kleinhans Music Hall, Mary Seaton Room.

EXHIBIT *Permanent Exhibit at the Langston Hughes Institute, 35 High Street, includes “Black Woman as Warrior” exterior murals by renowned artist William Cooper and “The Whole Story.” For more information call 881-326

Spoken Word Slam

Ambience will present its first annual Spoken Word Slam on Saturday, March 27, at BE Buffalo East (formerly Floyd’ Steel Drum), Main Street near E. Utica, from 7 to 10 p.m. Music by D.J. Spin. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased at Doris Records, 286 E. Ferry St. Competition entries are $30. Grand prize is $350. For more information call 359-6533 or 553-0783 or email rsvpinambience@gmail.com

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N’Dias (The Mix): Every Sunday @ 9 pm

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West African Beat From the Club to Kleinhans On Friday, April 9 Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room will be transformed into a multitude of sights, sounds, rhythms and harmonies when N’Dias ( “The Mix”) performs for the first time in the prestigious venue.

A traditional West African world beat band, N’Dias features West African international artist Alassane Sarr of Senegal. Alassane and company have been burning up the local night club circuit for some time now. The Kleinhans performance takes them to yet another level, and a wider audience to appreciate their cultural beauty and musical genius.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the pre-social event and African Market Place. Showtime is 8 p.m. An after party will take placed at the North Lounge, 140 North St. (located in the Lenox Hotel). Tickets for the show are $15 in advance and $20 the door and can be purchased at Kleinhans.

N’Dias, rooted in African tradition, strives to elevate and educate the public in the beauty of traditional West African music, drumming and dance. The band, made up of Africans born both in Africa and America, is a versatile collection of artists. The intensity of their performances is magnified by the powerful African drums and a host of other African strings, reeds and percussion instruments.

“To witness the band is an introduction to the African culture and tradition,” notes assistant managing director Robin M. Hibbert .“‘The Mix’ brings forth the ultimate expression of creativity and the beauty of Africa and other Third World heritage.”

-About AlassaneAlassane Sarr comes from a griot

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family in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. The griot tradition of Senegal combines storytelling and musical performance to communicate the history of Senegalese people. In additon to the griot tradition of his family, Alassane attended the School of Art in Dakar at the age of fifteen and completing the courses at the age of twenty-one. Following school, Alassane became a performer of the Silimbo Dance Company of Dakar,

Senegal. In 1991 the Silimbo dancers were hired to perform in the United States for Black History Month. From then on, Alassane’s career continued to develop through performing and teaching his styles throughout the United States. Alassane teaches; West African Dance and Drumming, Senegalese history, Drum-Making, leather jewelry making, and costume designing.

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Grant for Mayor?

SPEAK OUT

Erie County Government: Where Poor People are Expendable!

My first indication that poor people in Erie County were in trouble was realized when County Executive Chris Collins moved to take the county out of the business of managing the WIC program. W.I.C. stands for Women, Infants and Children. This 100% federal funded program helps to ensure that the participants have access to nutritious food and formula by issuing coupons that can be redeemed at any store or supermarket that has been certified by the agency or that manages the program. The county executive determined on his own, without input from his partners in the legislative branch of county government, to award the program to Catholic Charities. I have no problem with Catholic Charities; only in how they were given the BETTY JEAN contract. After a few false starts, most of the individuals qualified for WIC are receiving their allocations. The GRANT who most devastating aspects of the county getting out of the nutrition program are (1) the women have to travel to a more distance place to apply for the program which could cause them a severe financial hardship; and (2) over 40 county workers, many of them low income, minority women, lost their jobs.

My second indication that the poor were not cherished by the county executive was when he proposed closing the two county-run health clinics in the City of Buffalo. The Jesse Nash Clinic, at 608 William Street, has operated as a county clinic for almost 40 years. It served not only the needs of poor, Black and Hispanic patients in Buffalo but poor, uninsured citizens all over Erie County. And yet, despite protest demonstrations, cries from the clergy, pleas from medical professionals, resolutions passed by the whole legislative body, plus $3,000,000 identified and put in the 2010 County Budget to cover the legacy cost, the Collins Administration saw fit to undermine the Erie County Legislature by directing the Erie County Commissioner of Public Health to not allow his staff to honor the existing appointments of current patients nor allow new, potential patients to register for an appointment.

The county executive has chosen a path of abject neglect and systemic starvation to eliminate the health clinics in Buffalo. Slowly and surely, the Jesse Nash and Dr. Matt Gajewski Clinics will be closed in the very near future because they are being starved to death due to the lack of patients to care for. To this seemingly megalomania administration, it does not matter what the people’s representatives, (your duly elected legislators) do, say or how they vote; they are deemed not relevant.

Many times, over the past three years, I feel as though I am struggling to climb up an oil-slick mountain that is better known as county government. It seems that no matter how hard I dig in and try to deliver the human services benefits and federal funded programs Erie County government is mandated to deliver to my constituents, Chris Collins and his peons are standing at the top of the mountain with big oil cans in their hands!

Over the past year, many people have asked me to consider running for the position of mayor of Buffalo. I told them they were crazy and laughed them away. Right about now, I am thinking maybe their idea was not so crazy after all. Maybe, as mayor of the city where county government is located, I could demand the county executive be a little more respectful and a lot more benevolent toward the residents of Buffalo. I have three years to make up my mind and I know right now that if our city and its communities are still being dismissed by the county executive (Collins or anybody else), I am throwing my hat in the ring!

Buffalo needs a mayor who will let the county executive know when he is not doing right by the taxpayers of Buffalo and poor people all across the county.

Next, I will write about the problems at the Erie County Holding Center and County Executive Chris Collins’ announcement that he is taking Erie County out of the business of delivering health, human services and quality of life initiatives to the residents of Erie County. Stay tuned.

The Citizens of Lackawanna Future Report/By John Ingram

To the citizens of Lackawanna: On March 1,you were able to witness history being made when the Lackawanna City Council put in an ordinance enacting 56 of the Municipal code for the registration of all new businesses in the city to register with the City Clerk. What this means in plain English is that from now on any new businesses will have to come before the council before any action can be taken. As far as the Planning Board or Zoning Board they will have to go before the City Council to get a permit through the City Clerk and the City Council so that no situation like the Slaughter House will ever happen again. Under the new law the council has at its discretion to schedule a public hearing on the application to pursue business activity.

Although the Council president has said the Council did this for the Citizens and the news reporter wrote the article like the Council did this all on their own, let us be clear - it was you, the citizens who really made these changes. It was the regular citizens who demanded that their elected official do what they had sworn to do. Let us not forget that only a few months ago citizens could not even speak at the council nor could they get things put on the agenda. While our council has improved greatly, it is very important that we, the citizens, do not forget that we play a very important part in what happens in our community. We must make sure we do not give any elected official the reason to believe that it does not matter to us what they put up or tear down in our community.

The Citizens of Lackawanna Future want you to know that we will continue to do our part informing the citizens of Lackawanna on what is happening in our community and we will continue bringing the information to all the resident of Lackawanna.

John Ingram Chairman of Citizens of Lackawanna Page 10

Civil Rights Commission Warns Lawmakers Of Racism In Health Care Bill Dear Editor: The United States Commission On Civil Rights recently wrote to members of the Congress to bring to their attention to racially discriminatory provisions in H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (“Senate Health Care Bill”), which is currently under consideration by the House of Representatives.

These provisions are apparently included in the bill because it is thought that racial health care disparities are caused by a lack of minority health care professionals or by a deficiency in the “cultural competency” of these professionals. Testimony provided to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (“Commission”), however, calls this assumption into serious doubt.

Racial preferences in the Senate Health Care Bill, in addition to being unconstitutional, will not improve health care outcomes for minority patients. The policy and legal problems with the racially discriminatory provisions in H.R. 3590 were described in more detail in a letter from the Commission to President Obama and Senate Leaders on December 11, 2009, which we submitted for Congress’ consideration.

We urge Congress to re-examine the racially discriminatory provisions in the Senate Health Care Bill and to consider proven methods of improving health care outcomes for minority patients.

Respectfully submitted, Gerald A. Reynolds, Chairman Peter Kirsanow, Commissioner Todd Gaziano, Commissioner Gail Heriot, Commissioner Ashley Taylor, Jr., Commissioner

-33Knowing others is intelligence; Knowing yourself is true wisdom.

Mastering others is strength; Mastering yourself is true power.

If you realize that you have enough, You are truly rich.

If you stay in the center And embrace death with your whole heart, You will endure forever.

Message From MAAT

Let your Self do the talking! Next time you get into a dialogue, debate, or very near a fight, let your Self talk. Your true Self is the part of you that is calm, has infinite wisdom, abundant confidence, and acute clarity. When we speak with the voice and intention of our higher Self we have a special influence to impact the outcome. We can talk from a place of honoring our Self while respecting the Divine in the other person. Speaking when we are centered in this way allows us to win because we don’t lose our sense of Self. Practice letting your Self talk today.

Life, Health, and Vitality!

Dr. Maat E.

Clarence Thomas’ Wife’s Tea Party Ties are Supremely Disturbing

By Dr. Boyce Watkins When I heard that Clarence Thomas’ wife Virginia was launching a Tea Party group, I wasn’t really shocked. I was, however, confused that the Thomas family would allow for such a blatant revelation of their political biases. Not only is Clarence Thomas seen as a profound disappointment to the African-American community, he has now further embarrassed the legal profession and undermined the integrity of the bench. When you sleep next to someone who has openly admitted that she wants to undermine the president’s “hard-left agenda,” you can hardly call yourself impartial. In Virginia Thomas’ words, “I have come to know and love the Tea Party patriots.

It has been a privilege to become a bit of an ambassador of sorts for the national board.” NYU Law Professor Stephen Gillers says that Virginia breaks no rules by becoming a Tea Partier, “Ideological issues, as opposed to monetary ones, are not a subject of concern.” A judge’s spouse, he said, “can have a full political life, and take positions on political issues and legal issues, even ones that come before his or her spouse.” So, according to Gillers, Thomas is not allowed to sit on cases where his wife has a financial stake, but he is welcome to sit in on cases where his wife has a strong ideological stake. That’s like saying that “I can’t let your family make money on your rulings, but I can let you rule on cases where your spouse has shown a clear, pre-conceived bias and political agenda.” I’m not sure how much sense that makes, but hey, this is America. To make matters that much more interesting, Virginia Thomas is allowed to take donations from corporations using the recent change in law that her husband supported. Corporate money doesn’t go to Justice Thomas directly, but it goes to his wife, who then influences Thomas’ decisions in ways I can’t even write on this screen. I’m not sure how anyone can perceive any of this to be ethical. Oh, here’s the best part: If there appears to be a conflict of interest in any Supreme Court case, Justice Thomas gets to decide if he should recuse himself. The recusal decision is not subject to the review of anyone but

Clarence Thomas and wife Virginia.

Thomas. The actions of Virginia Thomas are an eye catching continuation of the tainted legacy of her husband, who replaced Thurgood Marshall on the bench. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has not, to my knowledge, done anything in the past 20 years to show that he has any allegiance, concern or loyalty to black America. The only references I’ve seen toward black people were his alleged sexual harassment of Anita Hill, which revealed him to have a preference for Long Dong Silver, a porn star from the 1970s.

There is also his use of Affirmative-Action programs to get through law school, only to undermine those programs later in life. I am not sure if the world evaluates Clarence Thomas as a black man or as a white racist who was given the distinct inconvenience of being born with black skin. It is quite rare to find an African-American other than Ward Connerly who has worked so hard to undermine almost every area of political progress achieved by the African-American community. Given that Clarence and his wife have expanded on the impossible by going to even deeper levels of questionable behavior, we can only wonder what might come next.

Any conservative who accuses a liberal of being an activist judge only needs to look at Thomas and his wife. Clarence Thomas, true to form, has remained one of the most tragic figures in American legal and political history. Even his fellow conservatives can’t be happy about this.

Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Your Black World Coalition and the initiator of the National Conversation on Race. For more information, ple

EVERY MONTH IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH! In 1353 Amenhotep IV (Akhenaton) introduced the concepts of Aton as the only God in Kemet

The Meaning of The above image/logo, part of the Challenger flag, corresponds to one of the 81 chapters in Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching. This particular tetragram corresponds to number 27, defined as “The Skillful Exchange of Information.” (From R.L Wing’s book, The Tao of Power.)

“The truth, always the truth--at all costs”

“What is planted cannot be uprooted.What is well embraced cannot slip away.”

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bidS PROJECT: BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

BPS #197/306 Math Science Technology

Preparatory School At Seneca

Bids: Sealed bids will be received at the office of LPCiminelli, Inc., 2421 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 at 2:00 PM, on April 27, 2010 for the contracts listed below.

Pre-Bid Meeting: A pre-bid meeting will be held at BPS #197/306 Match Science Technology Preparatory School at Seneca on April 13, 2010 at 3:00 PM, located at 666 East Delavan, Buffalo, NY 14215. All bidders are urged to attend.

Site Tours & Information Sessions: Tours of BPS #197/306 will be available immediately following the Pre Bid Meeting.

Contracts: The Project will be constructed using a multiple subcontract format.

The following subcontracts will be bid at this time: Contract 100 Asbestos Abatement/Demo Contract 101 General Construction **Contract 102 Masonry Contract 104 Windows **Contract 105 Drywall/Acoustical **Contract 106 Painting Contract 107 Plumbing Contract 108 HVAC **Contract 109 Electrical Contract 916 Electrical/Data (DWT) (Alternate to Contract 109 Electrical) ** “Bidders on Contract 102 Masonry, 105 Drywall/Acoustical, Contract 106 Painting and Contract 109 Electrical MUST BE a Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise or a Certified Minority Owned Business Enterprise as defined in Specification Section 00900 Development and Diversification Plan for Workforce and Business, Section II Business Development and Diversification Rules.”

The following Contracts will be bid at a later date: Contract 901H – Building Systems Contract 906 – Flooring Contract 920 – Security (DWT) Coordination between Contracts 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109 and Contracts 901H, 906 and 920 will be required.

Workforce and Business Diversification: It is the policy of the Program Provider to provide equal opportunity for all qualified individuals and businesses, to prohibit discrimination, and to promote full realization of equal opportunity through positive continuing programs. Refer to Section 00900 of this Project Manual, Development and Diversification Plan for Workforce and Business.

Definitions: The Owner shall be defined as the City of Buffalo City School District as Agent for the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA), Buffalo N.Y. and the Joint School Construction Board. The Owner has retained the services of LPCiminelli, Inc. as Program Packaging and Development Services Provider herein after referred to as the Program Provider. The Architect for BPS #197/306 shall be defined as BHNT Architects, PC.

Reflections: Why Do We Blame Our Children?

As I hear about all the violence going on, and people saying how the youths are “off the chain,” I have to wonder why we talk like t hat. Is it the children who are “off the chain” or is it the parents ? Looking at the situation from all sides, I submit that we as parents are the problem and must take responsibility for our role in the madness that’s going on.

If we really believe Darnell in God as so many JACKSON of us claim, why didn’t we get our children to learn about God before they get to the age where it might be too late? Or difficult for them as teens to except God as their Savior because they see and hear all of the negative talk – not only among their peers, but us adults as well. Our action speaks for itself. If you only go to church or where ever you worship on Sunday and do a lot of what we tell them is wrong all week, such as drink, smoke, curse, fornicate, commit adultery etc. , how do we expect them to want to go to worship the God we say we worship? I grew up in a negative environment and in a single parent home, didn’t go to church, only when one of my friends got killed. I did what ever I wanted to do as a teenager. My point is I didn’t change my life until I was around 32 or 33 years old after being released from prison. I was a gang member of the (Pythons) - Jefferson & Clinton street projects), went from there to selling drugs, brought my kids everything they desired from drug money. I had a few jobs in-between and finally went to prison in 1991 till 1993. That’s when I learned about God and changed my life. So although I finally got it right very late in life, I say again, we should introduce our children to God and right living while they are young. I didn’t do as well as

I would have liked raising my own children, but I made sure they didn’t see me doing wrong , and they turned out pretty well- no drugs, no gangs, no prison, thanks to God (and praying grand-parents and an aunt who knows the Lord and kept me in their prayers.

Now that I know the power of God, I’ll always follow His lead/wisdom and pray daily for the things we deserve and to guide me to be ”Christ like” and give back to a community that I was part of destroying.

Which brings me to the Wonder bread Building update.

We recently completed a job readiness program that ran for 12 weeks.

Twenty youths signed up and I was relatively successful. But after the first three weeks many of them disappeared from the program and none of their parents ever bothered to make them follow up. That’s a perfect example of where solid, old fashioned parenting would have made a tremendous impact on these kids. Our problem is we don’t stand up and we don’t demand respect from our own kids then we expect the teachers to raise them, and they don’t have the time to teach. Again, we are a large part of the problem, but there are some good parents out there like Rhonda Lee (special thanks) whose kids attended the readiness program and were there and made it through the program ,and to Anesia Reyes whose son Anton got a certificate of completion and perfect attendance. .His mom was there with him every Wednesday, regardless of the weather. We need more parents who drive their children to do the right thing and not let them run things. (My heart goes out to the Reyes family who lost her suddenly on March 1st, 2010 in a car accident on the 33 expressway. R.i.p. Anesia, we all love you and you will ever be forgotten).

The churches, politicians, and community leaders say they want to stop the violence, to employ our kids and get them off the streets and

on and on, but in reality most of those people are just talking bull s%#t.

Just look around at all the programs and look at who’s running them, then ask yourself why are we still faced with this drama- homicide rate, unemployment rate, poverty rate and so forth.

We must stop fooling ourselves as well as our kids and put our differences to the side and really put our youths and parents that want to work and in jobs right here where they live.

We could hire over 500 hundred kids, hundreds of parents right here cleaning our community, teaching our kids the truth of our ancestor’s real struggles, stop letting the vultures that’s been raping our community for years to keep raping us. We must show our leaders we want real leadership and not just talk. We pack our churches every Sunday, pay offering or tithes faithfully while our youths are dying and being incarcerated at an alarming rate. Our spiritual, civil and political leaders say nothing or act like they’re too busy or don’t know what’s going on and allow these same modern day kkk into our community who take all of the money and jobs out of the community while laughing all the way to the bank. Have they become legalized pimps and hustlers, pimping the same community they’re scared to live in, but get paid to preach in and work and represent?

Its time for all of us to check out “the man in the mirror” and determine why God has placed us in these positions to effect change, and decide right now that we are going to make a positive difference and get busy.

How many more of our children, family members and friends do we have to lose before we decide?

Just keeping it real ...again…

(Darnell Jackson Sr. can be reached at 570-9165 )

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Opening of Bids: The proposals will be privately opened.

Consideration of Bids: The Program Provider reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bid proposals, to reject any or all bids, or to issue any contract which it deems to be in the best interest of the Project.

Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents may be obtained starting on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, through Reprocraft located at 282 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202, upon the deposit of $100 per set, by check made payable to LPCiminelli, Inc. Bid deposit will be refunded to bidders returning the Bidding Documents in good condition within 30 days of the Bid Date. To obtain Bidding Documents contact Reprocraft at (716) 847-6262.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: LPCiminelli, Inc. – 2421 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 Buffalo Board of Education Plant Services Department – Room 406 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, 2660 William Street, Cheek towaga, NY 14227 Reed Construction Data, On-Line Viewing Site Only: www.reedconstruction data.com Builders Exchange, Inc., 180 Linden Oaks, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14625- 2837 Southern Tier Builders Association, 65 East Main St, Falconer, NY 14733 The Outsource Center, 1649 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211 McGraw Hill Construction: www.network.construction.com Other locations where contractors and subcontractors normally view plans.

Plan Holders List: An updated Plan Holders List may be obtained by accessing LPCiminelli’s website at www.lpciminelli.com. The list is updated on a daily basis and can be found under “Bidding” and the school name.

Request For Information: Request for information regarding BPS #197/306 Bid Documents shall be submitted in writing to the attention of Mr. Patrick Bubb at LPCiminelli’s Main Office for PS #197/306, Fax: (716) 854-6655 or email: pbubb@lpciminelli.com.

END OF SECTION 00100

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Dear Eve: I am a single man. While my friend (a lady) and I were in a restaurant, last month-her ex-gentleman friend came in-and-proceeded to accost her-giving no respect to me at all.

I simply asked him to join us-and allow us to finish our meal then upon leaving-I promised to not entertain her again.

Last week, the lady called-and asked me to meet her at another place. As much as I appreciate her as a friend-I just couldn’t oblige.

Now she seems rather perturbed at the way I handled the matter. She also explained that the gentleman was no longer seeing her. I don’t particularly care for altercations. Yet I seem to have lost a friend. What other-than-that could I have done?

Signed David with...One - less - friend Dear One-Less-Friend According to the circumstances at the time-you could not have done any better. Now that you are out from under it-continue to stay out from under it-and break all ties with your friend until you are absolutely sure that the business with your friend and her ex has been completely resolved.

How do you usually choose your friends? Choose another lady friend that is more compatible with you.

Read Your Bible: 2nd Corinthians 6:14 and 17. In it you will find: “Be ye not unequally yoked”.., and “Wherefore come out from among them.”

Need advice about your love life? Write: “Ask Eve,” c/o The Challenger Community News, P.O. Box 474, Buffalo, NY 14209.

Passport Day in the USA

The Department of State will sponsor National Passport Day in the USA 2010 on March 27. Twenty-five Buffalo/ Niagara area Post Offices are scheduled to participate in the national event. The Westside Station at 465 Grant Street in the City of Buffalo will participate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, the Kenmore Branch, 3014 Delaware from 10 a.m to 2 p.m; the Williamsville Branch, 5423 Sheridan Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the Amherst Post Office at 5500 N. Bailey Ave. from 9 a.m to 1 p.m.; the Hamburg Post office, 5501 Camp Rd. from 9 a.m to noon; and in Niagara Falls at the Main Post Office, 615 Main Street, Niagara Falls from 9 a.m. to noon.

Customers have the option of applying for a passport book, good for all international travel or the passport card, which is less expensive but good only for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region and Bermuda.

The cost for an adult passport book is $75 plus a $25 processing/acceptance fee and the cost of photos; the adult passport card is $20 plus a $25 processing fee and the cost of photos. Both are good for ten years. Customers wanting both the passport book and card are charged only one processing fee. Payments are accepted via cash, check. Credit cards are acceptable for processing and photo fees only.

To apply for a passport, travelers

need to complete Passport Application Form DS-11 (unsigned), provide proof of U. S. citizenship and proof of identity, submit two identical passport photos and pay the appropriate passport fees.

For more information about passport application requirements, visit the State Department’s travel website at travel.state.gov.

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infrastructure and economic development opportunities.

The New York State Department of State was designated to administer the Census Complete Count Grant Program. In conjunction with this grant the City of Buffalo will be receiving approximately $109,000

to fund a campaign to inform city residents of the importance of census participation. The City will use local media, the city website, the 311 Call

Center, and direct mail to explain the census process to city residents.For further information on this matter,call the local census office at 923-9023, or their respective District Common Council Member or go to www.2010census.

gov.

bidS Board of Education Buffalo, New York Division of Purchase 716-816-3585

Board of Education Buffalo, New York Division of Purchase 716-816-3585 **Sealed proposals will be received in Room 816 City Hall On: Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. local time for BID #09-10-073 BID for PACKING MATERIALS FOR SERVICE CENTER STOCK Specifications and bid forms are available in Room 816 City Hall; and on website www.buffaloschools.org/PurchaseDept.cfm Jennifer LoTempio Purchasing Agent

**Sealed proposals will be received in Room 816 City Hall On: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. local time for BID # 09-10-069 BID for NONSTOCKING INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Specifications and bid forms are available in Room 816 City Hall; and on website www.buffaloschools.org/PurchaseDept.cfm Jennifer LoTempio Purchasing Agent

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for BMHA Job-10-O8G-CF Various Improvements to Slater Courts.

The Prebid Conference will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM, local time with all potential bidders assembled at the Capital Improvements & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; the project walk-through may be held/scheduled after the meeting.

Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM, local time, on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted.

Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All bid forms must be filled out and returned.

Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set. Only certified company checks, Bank checks or money orders made payable to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will be accepted. This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid opening. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit.

The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential terms required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted.

Dated: March 15, 2010 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for BMHA Job-10-10CF, Lead & Asbestos Abatement Monitoring at Commodore Perry Extension, (Rowhouse) Specifications will be available at the Capital Improvements & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM, local time, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted.

Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All bid forms must be filled out and returned.

The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential terms required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted.

Scope of Work: Monitoring of lead and asbestos during roofing work at Commodore PErry ext. (Rowhouses).

Dated: March 15, 2010

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legal SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Index No. 11966/09.

STATE OF NEW YORK. SUPREME COURT. COUNTY OF ERIE. KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -vs- THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF CONNIE M. SHARP, DECEASED, and all persons who are wives, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; PRISCILLA SHARP, CONNELL SHARP, OLLIE F. SHARP AND TANYA D. HUNTER, AS HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF CONNIE M. SHARP, DECEASED; NEW YORK CENTRAL MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY A/S/O HARRY O. FLOWERS JR. AND STELLA FLOWERS; CITIMORTGAGE INC.; THE CITY OF BUFFALO; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 232 FLORIDA STREET, BUFFALO, N.Y. 14208.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this 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. In the event that there is a deficiency in the sale proceeds, a deficiency judgment may be entered against you.

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 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. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: December 21, 2009. FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Office and P.O. Address, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, N.Y. 14614, Telephone No. (585) 325-6202. (DISTRICT: SECTION: 89.82, BLOCK: 5, LOT: 43).

NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION. The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of ERIE, State of New York on September 21, 2001, in Liber 12948 of Mortgages, at page 6946.

TO THE DEFENDANT, except CONNIE M. SHARP, DECEASED, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

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 N.Y., dated February 2, 2010 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: Beginning at a point in the northerly line of Florida Street One Hundred Fifty (150) feet westerly from the westerly line of Pleasant Place, being a plot Thirty-One (31) feet by One Hundred Six (106) feet by Thirty-One (31) feet by One Hundred Six (106) feet.

Premises known as 232 Florida Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14208.

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bidS REQUEST FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the Village of Gowanda, New York at the office of the Village of Gowanda, 27 East Main Street, Gowanda, New York, 14070 until 3:00 p.m., local time, on April 1, 2010 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The work generally consists of the reconstruction of Crestwood Drive as defined in the Contract Documents. The work is located at Crestwood Drive in the Village of Gowanda.

Description: Contract 10-01 Crestwood Drive Reconstruction WDP No. 3940.10

employment Part-Time Instructors Needed Genesee Community College anticipates day and evening openings for part-time instructors for the Summer/Fall 2010 semesters at the Batavia campus and/or its campus centers (Albion, Arcade, Dansville, Lima, Medina, and Warsaw) and Distance Learning. (Summer 2010 - starts: June 1, Fall 2010-starts: August 23) Summer 2010 • Microbiology (Batavia) • Sociology: Women and Social Action (Arcade)

Copies may be obtained, at the Village Hall, 27 East Main Street, Gowanda, New York 14070 on or after March 15, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. upon the payment of $50.00 for each, set. Checks shall be payable to Village of Gowanda.

Fall 2010 • American Sign Language (Batavia) • Biology: Principles of Biology (Batavia), Microbiology (Batavia) • Business:ManagementPrinciples(Arcade,Warsaw),Principlesof

Business (Arcade) • Clinical Nursing Instructor-Masters prepared (Batavia) • Communications: Intro to Digital Photography (Medina) • English: English Communications 1 (Arcade), Grammar & Para- graph Mastery (Medina), Intro to Composition (Arcade) • History: World Civilization 1 (Arcade) • Human Services: Intro to Developmental Disabilities (Warsaw), Preschool Child-Health, Safety & Nutrition (Medina), Field Experi ence in Human Services (Warsaw) • Mathematics: Algebra 1 & 2 (Arcade), Statistics (Warsaw) • Music: Music Appreciation (Arcade) • Office Technology: Secretarial (Arcade, Batavia, Warsaw) • Physical Education: Beginning Golf (Arcade), Beginning Karate (Arcade • Philosophy: Ethics (Medina), Intro to Philosophy (Arcade) • Psychology: General Psychology (Arcade) • Spanish: Elementary Spanish 1 & 2 (Arcade, Batavia) • Speech: Interpersonal Communications (Arcade) • Travel & Tourism: Intro to Tourism & Hospitality (Albion, Lima)

Schedule: Mobilized and on site working:Within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

Substantial Completion: 90days from Notice to Proceed.

All work complete:120 days from Notice to Proceed.

Master’s Degree in the subject area or a Master’s Degree in a related area with 18 graduate hours in the discipline is required. For more details and to apply online visit www.genesee.edu/employment. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references. Genesee Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

The Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at the following location: Village of Gowanda, 27 East Main Street, Gowanda, New York.

This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers equipment, construction and service.

Any questions, please contact Public Works Superintendent Michael Hutchinson at (716) 532-3353 or 913-1455 or Jeffrey Telecky at Wendel Duchscherer at (716) 688-0766.

DATED:March 11, 2010 KATHLEEN V. MOHAWK, Village Clerk Mayor: Richard Klancer • Trustees: Heather McKeever • Carol Sheibley • John Certis Dale DeCarlo Supt. of Public Works: Michael Hutchinson • Village Clerk: Kathleen Mohawk • Treasurer: Cindy Schilling Attorney for the Village: Deborah Chadsey • Building Inspector/Code Enforcement: Gary Brecker • Assessor: George Stark Officer In Charge: Joseph Alessi •Highway Supt.: John Coudrey • Water Supt: Carl Sternisha Village of Gowanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services

bidS INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting construction bids for Project No. 11MF0901, METO-Parking Lot Conduit and Feeder Replacement-Frontier, Bid No. E-445, on April 6, 2010. www.nftaengineering.com MARCH 17, 2010

Request for Proposal NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

2010 Buffalo Weatherization Assistance Program Anticipated Issue Date: March 10, 2010 The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) is seeking submittals from qualified Program Administrators to weatherize a minimum of 120 homes in the City of Buffalo, from May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011. The overall goal of this program is to help homeowners reduce energy consumption due to structural heat loss by installing weatherization measures and related repairs.

All organizations interested in applying to provide services under this contract must meet the requirements specified in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Respondents must have qualified staff on hand for this contract and be ready to begin work on the anticipated contract start-up date of May 1, 2010. It is anticipated that 1 to 2 administrators will be selected to work on the prepared scope of services.

To obtain a copy of the RFP, organizations can: - Visit our website at http://www.city-buffalo.com - Contact the Office of Strategic Planning at (716) 842-6923 - Pick up a copy in Room 315 City Hall, 65 Niagara Square; or - Pick up a copy at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square There is no fee to obtain a copy or to submit a RFP.

bidS Scrufari Construction Co.

Seeking M/WBE subcontractors to quote New York Power Authority Intake Deck, bid date April 7, 2010.

EEO Employer. 282-1225

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Hillside Children’s Center Care Coordinator The Health Care Integrator (HCI) has primary responsibility for the child’s health care coordination and administration of the Individual Health Plan. The HCI provides the service of Health Care Integration, the OCFS Bridges to Health Waiver service through which the Individualized Health Plan (IHP) is created and managed. The HCI will assess the need for services, develop and update the IHP, link the child and family/care giver to the identified services. They will also consult with the child and care giver on the appropriate provision of services, stabilize the environment for the child and care giver, and advocate for the child’s needs, coordinate team meetings, coordinate theconstellation of services and providers to meet specific needs of each enrolled child; and participate in overall quality management of B2H Waiver Program.

Preferred qualifications are a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or other related field, or to be licensed as a qualified Health Care Practitioner, a Registered Nurse, or a Special Education teacher. The minimum qualifications for an HCI are a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or other related field; and four years of experience providing service coordination. A minimum of one year of experience providing service coordination and information, linkages, and referrals for community-based services to children with special needs, individuals with disabilities, or seniors.Must have Clean, Valid NYS drivers license.

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FULL TIME OPENINGS GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (State University of New York) Genesee Community College has opened the following searches for Fall 2010: Instructor of ESL/English OR ESL/Spanish-Master’s degree in English with an emphasis in teaching composition/writing or the equivalent and at least 18 graduate hours in ESL; or Master’s degree in English as a Second Language with at least 18 graduate hours in English with an emphasis on teaching composition/writing; or the equivalent is required OR Master’s degree in English as a Second Language with at least 18 graduate hours in Spanish linguistics or a Master’s degree in Spanish Linguistics with at least 18 graduate hours in ESL. Experience teaching ESL and Spanish OR ESL and English composition and teaching at the college level are required. For candidates with ESL/SPA credentials native or near native speaking ability in ESL and Spanish required Instructor of English (anticipated)-Master’s degree in English with an emphasis on teaching composition/writing is required, with graduate level coursework in composition and rhetoric preferred. Experience in teaching English composition at the college level is required, experience in teaching developmental English a plus.

Ideal candidates will possess a passion for teaching and learning, a sense of humor, a positive attitude and a willingness to embrace technology. They will strive to create and maintain personal connections with students and the college community. (S)he must be a friendly, enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic who contributes to Genesee’s supportive community, dedicated to effective innovative strategies for student success.

Positions are targeted to begin Fall 2010. For more details and to apply online visit www.genesee.edu/about/employment. Applications accepted through April 5, 2010. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for four references. GCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

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Board of Education Buffalo, New York Division of Purchase 716-816-3585

**Sealed proposals will be received in Room 816 City Hall

**Sealed proposals will be received in Room 816 City Hall

On: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. local time for BID # 09-10-072 BID for 2010 GMC W5S042 W5500 DSL REG.

On: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. local time for BID # 09-10-069 BID for NONSTOCKING INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

Specifications and bid forms are available in Room 816 City Hall; and on website www.buffaloschools.org/PurchaseDept.cfm

Specifications and bid forms are available in Room 816 City Hall; and on website www.buffaloschools.org/PurchaseDept.cfm

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*Stop The Violence Coalition Meeting: 5:30 p.m. 742 Delaware Ave. 882-7882.

Fridays. *Buffalo Local Action Committee Meeting (BLAC): 6:30 p.m. Pratt Willert Center, 422 Pratt St. Thursdays *TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 6 p.m.; Edward Saunders Community Center, 2777 Bailey Ave.; 834-6095. Mondays *African Consciousness Workshop: 6-8 p.m.; Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. Mondays *The Israel of God Bible Study Class: 6 p.m.; 372 Feugeron Ave.; 897-2270.

Wednesdays *Health and Healing Circles: 3:30-5 p.m.; CAO, 70 Harvard Pl.; 903-3290, Wednesdays *Moot Senior Center “Best Breakfast in Town”: 9-10:30 a.m. 292 High St., Wednesdays *Men and Women Support Groups: 5:30-7 p.m.; 1333 Jefferson Avenue; hosted

by Group Ministries, Inc. Thursdays *Alcoholics Anonymous First Step Group: 8-9 p.m.; Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Niagara Falls. Fridays *Narcotics Anonymous: 5-7 p.m.; Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10t St. Sundays *Senior Bridge Club/Poker Club: 1-4 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan; 896-7021.

ENTERTAINMENT

*The Café at Masten & Eaton Presents “Friday Evening Jazz”: 8 p.m.; 230 Masten Avenue; 883-2311. Fridays *Swinging Sundays: 8:00 p.m.-12 p.m.; Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway; 855-9383. *“Classic Soul Mixer”: 7-10 p.m.; Pandora’s Restaurant & Bar, 2261 Fillmore Ave. Fridays. *Dinner & Live Jazz at Hot Stuff Southern Cafe, 829 Main St., Niagara Falls; featuring Diana M. Reeves Fridays 6-9 p.m. and “Gumbo, Grits & Gospel on Sundays 2-6 p.m.; (716)282-7883.

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*Muhammad Study Group Lunches & Dinners: 579 Jefferson Ave. (corner of Jefferson & Frost); $10; 436-1460. Saturdays. *St. John’s Lodge #16 Free and Accepted Masons Charity Fish Dinner Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 17 Kingsley Street; $7; 885-5009 or 200-9129. Fridays

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY MARCH 18

SUNDAY MARCH 21

TUESDAY MARCH 30

Zumba Fitness Class: 5:30 – 6:30 The 2nd Cup, 36 Broadway; 8644592.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter Founder’s Day Awards: 1 p.m., Fairdale Banquet Center on Wherle Drive. Call (314) 073-3505 for ticket information.

State of the County Community Meeting: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave.; For more info Leg. Betty Jean Grant, 894-0914 (cell) 5367323; Email: grant@erie.gov

Community Meeting Regarding School Budget: Bennett High School, 2885 Main St., 7-8:30 p.m.

FRIDAY MARCH 19 Buffalo Inner City Lions Club “Oldies But Goodies” Dinner Dance: 7-Midnight, New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave. ; $25’ 864-2118 or 906-2268.

Civil Rights Historian to Speak: Raymond O. Arsenault, PhD, 7 p.m., Canisius College Student Center; Lecture title, “Freedom Riders ‘: Free and open to the public.

SATURDAY MARCH 20 Blue Note Jazz Affair: Buffalo Convention Center, 6 p.m., featuring “Evolution” Sponsored by Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Kappa Upsilon Zeta Chapter, to benefit the Michigan Street Preservation Corporation and the chapter’s scholarship fund; 348-1034, 830-1024, 812-3246 or 310-9936.

Zumba Fitness Class: 9-10 a.m., E. Delavan Library, 1187 E. Delavan; 864-4592.

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Dance Lessons with Smooth Steppers: Urban Line Dance, smooth style Ballroom, Steppin’ and Swing; CRUCIAL Center, 230 Moselle St., Saturdays at noon; Tuesdays at 6 p.m. $3; 633-7813. *Line Dancing With Pearl Harris: 6-7 p.m. Pratt Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt St. donation $2. Wednesdays *Community Dance and African Drumming Classes: African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue, 3 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; $15 monthly; visit www.africancultural.org more information *Line Dancing Lessons, First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine St., 6:30 p.m. Fridays.

847-6555. Free. *Line Dance Lessons: 10 a.m.-Noon; Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont St.; 444-2046 or 833-1038, Tuesdays Wednesdays *Line Dance by George Patterson: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 896-7021, Mondays & Thursdays. *June-Teenth Afrikan Family Time Drum Dance and Song: 6-8:30 p.m.; GatewayLongview Family Resource Center, 347 Ferry Street. Fridays * Argentine Tango Every Monday with Travis Widrick 7 - 10 p.m. 1st hour beginners lesson,The Gallery @ Chow Chocolat, 731 Main St. *Salsa Night Every Wednesday with Calvin and Fanny 7 - 10 p.m .1st hour beginners lesson The Gallery @ Chow Chocolat 731 Main St. *Latin Night 1st/3rd Friday with Chun Poh, Salsa, Merengue, ChaCha, Bachata 8 p.m.- midnight, Chow Chocolat 731 Main St. *Urban Ballroom Stepping, Swing, Beginners Salsa (all classes $3, 633-7813); Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Urban Line Dancing; 7-8 p.m. Ballroom Stepping; Saturdays 1-3 p.m. Ballroom Stepping, West Coast Swing, Beginners Salsa. *Urban Line Dance: Learn some of the latest hot line dances,Mondays Old 600 Club, Mondays 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays 6:15-8 p.m., ,St. Philips 15 Fernhill.

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List Your Community Event Free of Charge. Send to: Challenger Events, 1337 Jefferson, Bflo, NY 14208 or email: editor@thechallengernews.

Board of Education Meeting: 5:30 p.m., 801 City Hall.

Ad size: 5”x4” Format: BW Pub: Canisius College - Griffin SATURDAY MARCH 27 Stop The Violence Coalition Inc. Annual Banquet: 6-10 p.m., Harry’s Harbor & Grille, tickets $50; 8827882.

Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes Women’s History Luncheon: The Larkin Building, 726 Exchange Street; 1-3 p.m.; $75 per person; (716) 8915445 or friendsofcrystalpeoples@ gmail.com SUNDAY MARCH 28 “Chosen To Heal” African Nutritional Science Book Signing and Seminar: Featuring Dr. B. Kofi Asare Master Herbalist, Naturopathic Doctor; 3-5 p.m. Lecture and Book Signing, free admission; 6-9 p.m. private/family consultations (1-888-333-4617 for appointment); Local contacts Torkwase Ra 837-0248 or Prudence 308-6389.

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Bernard Woma and the electrifying Saakumu Dance Troupe Monday, March 22 Palisano Pavilion 7:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public Free soul food dinner, 6:30 p.m. (first 75 people) Peter Canisius Teaching Professorship in the African American Experience and NAACP (Buffalo branch) For more information, contact Bruce Dierenfield, PhD, professor of history and director of the All-College Honors Program at 716-888-2683 or www.canisius.edu/africana

POETRY

*Open Mic Poetry: 6:30-9 p.m.; EM Tea Coffee Cup Café, 80 Oakgrove St.

YOUTH

*Girl Scouts of America: 5-8 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan; 8967021. Wednesdays

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*Senior Fitness Class: 9:45-10:45 a.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan; 896-7021; Wednesdays *Exercise for Health: 9:30-10:30; Edward A. Saunders Center, 2777 Bailey Avenue; 332-4381 Thursdays *Open Gym: 5-8 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan; 896-7021. Fridays *Tae-Kwan-do: 6-8 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan; 896-7021.

Mondays & Fridays *Senior Fitness Class: 9:45-10:30 a.m.: Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan; 896-7021. Mondays

RADIO/TV PROGRAMMING

*Sen. Antoine Thompson Radio Show, Thursdays 1-2 p.m.; WUFO Radio 1080AM. *Pro-Ject Access To A-Free-Ka Radio Show: 3-6 p.m. 1080 AM WUFO; hosted

by Ras Jomo; call in 837-111,, Mondays. *Khametic Ascendants Buffalo: 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (nite); Buffalo Channel 20 Video showings; live speakers. Wednesdays *My Time To Be Blessed! Channel 20, Cable TV, Evangelist Gloria Caver-Robinson Gill; Mondays and Fridays 2 to 2:28 p.m. Sundays. *Umoja Presents: 10:30 p.m.; Channel 20. *Jazz Favorites: 9-10 p.m. WBFO Radio 88.7 AM with host/producer Macy Favor and guest. *What’s Happening Buffalo and WNY: 8:30 a.m. MYTV Buffalo; host Esther Smothers.Sundays. *WHLD 1270 AM Real Distinguished Speakers Series: 3-4 p.m.; hosted by Marc L. Fuller, with guest speaker. Saturdays.

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