challenger news :: april 28, 2010

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PAIDBUFFALO, N.Y.

PERMIT NO. 164

Inside Rochester

WHO’S RUNNING IN THE TUESDAY, MAY 4 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION? PAGE 6April 28, 2010

Health:BELLY FATIt Ain’t Cute or Healthy..Page 5

George K. to Sen. Schumer: Nominate an African American to one of Those Federal Judgeship! Page 3

TV One Gives Viewers Rare Access to Min. Farrakhan in Upcomig InterviewPage 4

Rappers Snubbed? Why is Hip Hop Being Left Out of the White House Musical Loop? Page 4

Miss Sweet Potato Pie’s Soul Food Babies STOMP THE YARD TO First Place !

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$40,000 Scholar!Daisia Holtz, an 8th grade student at Hamlin Park School #74, recently earned acceptance to one of Buffalo’s most prestigious high schools, Nardin Academy. Not only is Daisia a proud member of the class of 2014, but her academic performance on the Catholic High School Entrance Exam has earned her a place among Nardin’s academic elite in its honors program. In addition to this honor, Daisia was awarded the coveted John R. Oishei Foundation scholarship worth close to $40,000.The Hamlin Park School community is tremendously proud of her success and wishes her the best as she strives to make her dreams of college a reality. Congratulataions Daisia!

Jackson Elected 70th Worship-ful Master: Eureka Lodge Prince Hall Masons Page 9

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INSIDE ROCHESTER Around Town: *May 2: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc’s 10th Annual Jazz Brunch, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Double Tree Hotel in Henrietta. Tickets are $45 per person. *May 4: Spring Books Sandwiched-In Series: A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School by Carlotta Walls LaNier with Linda Frazier Page. Reviewed By Van Henri White. 12:12 to 12:52 p.m. Central Library, 115 South Avenue.

*A Conversation on Education: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity to host a free community forum on mayoral control of the Rochester City School District 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 30 at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

*April 30: Old School Reunion jam Friday, April 30, from 8:30 to 1 a.m., at The Diplomat Banquet Cen-ter’s Grand Ballroom, 1 Diplomat Way. Tickets $20. No tickets sold at the door. Special guest deejays for the night: DJ Big Mike, Eazzy E and DJ Gemini. The night’s honorees: Mike Paz. Little John Smith, the Boogie Man, Tony Price and Ron Dunn. Sponsored by A-Venture Entertain-ment. 585-454-1940.

*May 1: Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and the Alzheimer’s AssN. Ministry third annual African American Symposium: “Aging Well” Saturday, May 1, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 141 Adams St. Free. Lunch will be served. 1-800-272-3900.

Miss Sweet Potato Pie’s Soul Food Babies Win Buffalo’s Stomp The Yard Competition Miss Sweet Potato Pie’s Soul Food Babies won the fourth annual Stomp The Yard Competition in Buffalo, New York. Teams from Buffalo and Syracuse also took part in the activities. It’s the first

time a Rochester dance team has ever won. Last year, the team won runner-up honors. “We’re delighted,” said owner Dianne Johnson, whose team practIced for the past three months for this event. “This year’s judge’s scores played a major part in our success.” The Soul Food Babies won for their hip hop mixture that featured the late Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” The members of her

Soul Food Babies dance team (all of these members didn’t dance in the competition) are: All Star Kidd, Babez S. Barbiie, Bitiondo,

Cruck Princess, Dj Swagg, Drew Blax, D33Dee, Dia-monds, Fat Phat, Ice Kidd, Infamous Retro Kidd, J-Jer-kin, Jay Spiderman, Lil Miss Proncess, Lolipop, Mz. Niky, Miss Tray, Missy, Princess Geeked, Prin-cess Tyrella, Rich Kidd, Rock Princess, Soldier Girl, Super Kidd, and Troll. Johnson is currently looking to set up a dance studio in the Buffalo area and is preparing her team for the Dance Fusion competition in July. Dance Fusion includes step, dance and modeling.

Those interested in dancing with the Soul Food Babies should send a letter to Miss Sweet Potato Pie to POB 40235, Rochester, New York 14604, call her at 585-527-0655, or e-mail her at [email protected]

Tracey Scott Wilson’s “The Story” Appears At SUNY Brockport The 2005 dramatic production of playwright Tracey Scott Wilson’s “The Story,” loosely based on the story of former Pulitizer Prize-winning and ex-Washington Post reporter Janet Cooke, who fabricated her article, runs at

cityofrochester.gov/cleansweepVolunteer today! Call 311 Outside the city call 428-5990

It̓ s about showing pride in our city.Join us as we sweep, remove graffiti, plant and beautify our way to a better Rochester.

SATURDAYS, 9 am to 1 pm, Preregistration at 8:30 amMay 1 – Genesee Valley ParkMay 8 – Norton NSC

May 15 – Edgerton ParkMay 22 – Cobbs Hill

FREE T-shirt, coffee, donuts and a picnic lunch!

ROCKED IT! Miss Sweet Potato Pie’s Soul Food Babies rocked the house during the Stomp The Yard Step and Dance Competition.

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Area Briefs

Parade Participant Notification The Juneteenth of Buffalo Parade Committee requests that all Drill and Step Teams, participating in this years parade, submit applications no later than May 25, 2010.

JUNE 19 & 20 MLK PARKMailing Address:

P.O. Box 412 Ellicott Station Buf-falo, New York 14205

www.juneteenthofbuffalo.comHeadquarters:

1517 Genesee St. Bflo, NY 14211 Telephone: 716-891-8801

Vendor Applications Juneteenth Festival, Inc. is now accepting applications for June-teenth 2010 (June 19and 20). Please register by mail before May 1. Please note that we will not be responsible for applications mailed or left any place other than our P.O. Box.PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS TO OUR HEADQUARTERS!Late fees charged after May 1, 2010. No refunds will be issued for applica-tions received after May 1, 2010.Applications received after May 13 may be accepted at the sole discretion of Juneteenth Festival, Inc. Juneteenth Festival, Inc. retains exclusive rights to the sale of sno-cones and french fries.For an application or more infor-mation go to www.juneteenthofbuf-falo.com or call 891-8801.

Juneteenth Float Competition Announced There will be a float competition in this year’s Juneteenth Parade. All interested parties can call 891-8801 or 400-4479.

Seating Still Available for Senior Breakfast Seating is still available for Senator Antoine Thompson’s annual Senior Breakfast on Saturday, May 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Buffalo Convention Center. Call 854-8705 to reserve your seat.

The 4th Annual Black Educators Exhibit will be held on Saturday, May 4 at the Merriweather Library from 3 to 5 p.m. Eva Doyle created this exhibit that includes the photos and bios of Black Educators in the schools. The theme of this year’s exhibit is “Honoring Our Educators from the Schools to the Community.” This year Mrs. Doyle added a special Parent Educator Award that will be presented to Evelyn Pratcher for her work with youth in the schools and in the community. She is presently the Parent Facilitator at Burgard High School. Evelyn goes out into the com-munity and speaks to young Black males in particular to give them an opportunity to express themselves about their issues and the challenges they face daily.The program is free and open to the public.

Black Educators Exhibit

Community Meeting Called to Discuss Plans to Downsize Legislature and its impact on African American representation

If the Erie County Legislature is downsized from 15 to 11 legislators in the November General Election, how will that effect Betty Jean Grant and Barbara Miller Williams, the only two Black legislators we now have? Will the African American and minority communities be left out completely? An informational community meeting sponsored by Legislator Grant to discuss the Referendum to downsize the legislature and its impact on African Americans, is planned for Thursday, April 29 at the Frank E. Merriweather Library on Jefferson and E. Utica from 6 to 8 p.m. The panel will include George K. Arthur, former Council President, City of Buffalo; Frank Mesiah, president of the NAACP; and Dennis Ward, Commissioner, Erie County Board of Elections. For additional informa-tion contact Legislator Grant’s office at 536-7373 or 894-0914.

Editor’s Note: Last week the date for the upcoming public meeting was incorrectly listed as Thursday, April 26. The correct date is this Thursday, April 29. Our apologies.

Public Hearing Notice: The public is invited to attend a public hearing for comments on a comprehensive school safety plan on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 3 p.m. The hearing will be held at Westminster Community Charter School located at 24 West-minster Avenue.

Buffalo Soldier Pro-Am Boxing Club Formed The Buffalo Soldier Pro-Am Boxing Club has existed in the Buffalo area since the early 1980s and was founded by Tiki Shelton. Currently serving as chief executive officer, Shelton has trained numer-ous amateur and professional boxers who have benefited from his talent. Parents and friends of Tiki have formed a non-profit corporation to provide support for the Buffalo Sol-dier Boxing Club and donations are current being sought so that the club can be turned into a business. The program includes opening a gym and expanding the training program to include adults and young people as well as children. For more informa-tion or to become a donor or associate member contact Marie Washington, the club’s president at 818-0602, Ilari at 602-8207 or Tiki at 381-1191.

Brenda McDuffie is Trocaire College 2010 Commencement Speaker Trocaire College President Paul B. Hurley, Jr. announced that the 2010 Commencement Speaker will be President and CEO of the Buf-falo Urban League, Inc. Brenda Wil-liams McDuffie. Mrs. McDuffie will address the Class of 2010 on Saturday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the University of Buffalo Center for the Arts. Over the past 10 years, Brenda W. McDuffie has been serving as President and CEO of the Buffalo Urban League, Inc. In her position with the Urban League, she is able to commit her energy and talent to making a positive difference in the lives of people in the Buffalo Niagara community. She has com-mitted her personal and professional life to advocating and strengthening families. She received her undergraduate degree from the State University Col-lege at Buffalo, and earned a Gradu-ate Certificate in Human Resource Development from the State Univer-sity of New York at Buffalo’s School of Management. She currently serves on several Boards and has received numerous awards and She has been inducted into the WNY Women’s Hall of Fame. She gives all honors to God for giving her such a rich and fulfilling life with her family and our com-munity.

Brenda McDuffie

Public Hearing Notice

In a letter to U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, former Council President George K. Arthur urged him to nomi-nate U.S. Magisrate Judge Hugh B. Scott to one of the two vacant Federal Judgeships in the Western District. ‘While history has been made with the passing of the Health Care Bill, we shouldn’t stop there and rest on our laurels, “ wrote Arthur. “It is time to make history in Western New York and you are the only person who can make it happen.

“There are presently f ive judges in the United States District Court, West-ern District of New York and not one of them is an African-American. As a matter of fact there has never

been a federal judge of color in the history of the Western District of New York and there has been only one Black United States Magistrate in all of this time. A very poor, poor record when you take a look at the others districts. “There are two vacant Federal Judgeships in the Western District, one in Buffalo, one in Rochester, one funded , one not funded and decisions that are long, long over due. The time for action and the time to make history is

What has Schumer done for the Black Community in WNY Lately?

Senator Schumer Urged to Nominate an African American to one of Two Vacant Federal Judgeships: Judge Hugh Scott Recommended

now. “One of these appointments should go to an African-American and that nominee should be U.S. M a g i s t r a t e Judge Hugh B. Scott. Magis-trate Scott has served in that position for 15 years. Add to that his years of experience as an elected Buffalo City Court Judge, the respect and accolades of those members of the Bar who have appeared before him, makes him an excellent choice for one of the two judgeships.” Arthur assured Schumer that in nominating Judge Scott, he would not only be responsible for the appoint-ment of the first African-American Federal Judge in the Western District “but the appointment of a very quali-fied and outstanding jurist.”Artthur has also asked Hazel Dukes, president of the New York State NAACP, to help put pressure on Schumer. To our knowledge Mr. Schumer has never hired a person of color from this end of the state. “I favor Hugh Scott,” said

Arthur”but if not Hugh then some Black person from Buffalo. There are no reports that any of our Black elected officials have put pressure of him. Schumer is running for re-election this year, and, said one observer, “we shouldn't let him off the hook.”

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WORLD NEWS ROUND-UP

President Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Dorothy Height President Barack Obama issued the following proclamation on April 26 in the wake of the death of Civil Rights icon Dorothy Height: “As a mark of respect for the memory of Dorothy Height I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that, on the day of her interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and onall naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on such day. I further direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and navalvessels and stations.”

US Hosts African Union Delegation An African Union delegation was in Washington for three days of high-level bilateral talks last week on topics ranging from trade to health to security. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Lew and African Union Commission Chairman Jean Ping spoke of progress and plans at the start of meetings Wednesday at the State Department. The State Department says these talks are the first in what it hopes will become annual meetings that will deepen U.S. - AU engagement.

TV One is giving viewers rare access to Min. Louis Farrakhan, one of America’s most recognized, controversial and misunderstood public figures, during a primetime interview on Sunday, May 9, from 9-11 PM ET. Cathy Hughes, host of TV One on One, sits down with Min. Farrakhan for a candid discussion about a broad range of issues, including the challenges facing President Barack Obama, the root cause of the crime that plagues inner cities and his belief in the preservation of black relationships. In the years since Min. Farrakhan gave his last televised interview, the Nation of Islam leader has survived major surgery, been forced to confront his mortality and pondered his legacy while keeping a watchful eye on the circumstances impacting the African American community. “Our television audience hasn’t heard from Min. Farrakhan in a long time,” said Hughes, the host of TV One on One with Cathy Hughes. “We wanted to touch base with him to discuss his impressions of the world today, the challenges facing our communities, politics, race and progress in the 15 years since the Million Man March.” In the interview Hughes asks about demands for then candidate Barack Obama to publicly distance himself from Min. Farrakhan, he said he understood the pressures Obama faced. “I never endorsed him. I just spoke well of him,” Farrakhan said. ”When he denounced me, he was forced into that. For me, I saw the bigger picture. I told all those that are with me, ‘Don’t you say one negative thing about what he said or what he did. Just be quiet.’ And do you know … when that young man was elected, black people came to me and thanked me, because I never allowed anything to pull me out into that which would hurt that brother. The bigger picture at that moment was Barack Obama, not Louis Farrakhan.” During the wide ranging interview, Hughes asks Min. Farrakhan the impact of HIV/AIDS on Blacks, specifically black women. “With this sexual revolution, we’re spreading our own death through our need for pleasure and our disrespect of ourselves and our women,” Farrakhan said.” When [Black men] go to prison, they check you coming in. They know you don’t have it. But nobody checks you coming out. And … they take these young men and turn them while they’re in prison having sex with one another. Then they come home, their girlfriends are waiting for them. So they have sex with their girlfriends or their several girlfriends, but they’re passing the virus that they may have gotten in prison.”

Paterson Says His Hands are Tied and It Won’t be Any Better for the Next Governor ALBANY—David Paterson, the current governor of New York, has a message for his successor: You’re doomed to fail. In a 70-minute interview with The Wall Street Journal, the governor cast himself as a scapegoat for the state’s problems, blamed an “organized smear campaign” for ruining his political career and pinned his inability to repair New York’s ailing finances on a dysfunctional budget process. “Whether the governor is David Paterson or Rick Lazio or Andrew Cuomo or Superman, we don’t have a structure that empowers a single leader to get his or her state out of a major conflict,” said Mr. Paterson, who isn’t running in November. “It’s kind of like being in quicksand. You can move around a lot, but it just makes the problem worse.” Without the power to declare a fiscal emergency and unilaterally freeze wages of state employees, Mr. Paterson contended New York governors are at the mercy of the Legislature. Gov. David Paterson contends that without the power to declare a fiscal emergency or unilaterally freeze wages, New York governors are at the mercy of the Legislature. Mr. Paterson, whose administration has tried fruitlessly to pass a budget, accused lawmakers of using him as an excuse. “They have perpetuated this rumor that I’m waiting all year and don’t care,” he said. “Every week, I try to get them together and nobody wants to come. Then they turn around and actually try to pretend that it’s me who doesn’t want to have these meetings. It’s completely political.”

Wall Street Journal Interview

Blood Bath in Chicago: 113 Deaths and Counting Mayor SaysNational Guard only a ‘Band-Aid’ solution to crime

Calling out the National Guard to help stop the bloodbath on Chicago streets is a “Band-Aid” solution with dangerous “repercussions,” Mayor Daley said recently. But, he did not dismiss the idea outright. “...Everybody is open to sugges-tions. You need more resources, of course. ... It’s something to think about. ... But, you have to have to look for long-term solutions. There’s no quick Band-Aids. You just can’t think you’re gonna fix it in one week-end, then walk away. And that’s what the problem would be.”benefits. The death toll on Chicago streets is rising. So far this year, 113 people have been killed — matching the death toll of U.S. troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan during the same period.

TV One to air primetime interview with Farrakhan

Min. Farrakhan


HEALTH MATTERS

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Pre - Mother’s Day Tea to Benefit Healing Circle The Health and Healing Circle - Women Wearing White Hats – will host a Pre-Mother’s Day Tea and Delicacies on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the CAO, 70 Harvard Place. Experience a variety of domestic/imported freshly brewed teas and delicious homemade mini tea desserts. A $5 donation includes five tickets for tea and dessert and entry into spring raffle. Additional tickets are available at the door. Proceeds will benefit Health and Healing Circle programs. For tickets and information call 903-3290.

Foster Mother Rejected for Not Serving Pork Baltimore - A trained 26-year-old mother of five and practicing Muslim, had her application denied by authorities to become a foster parent. The main reason: She doesn’t allow pork in her house. The young woman contacted the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland, which filed a complaint recently with the Baltimore City Community Relations Commission, claiming religious discrimination.

It’s about women & heart disease

“Hattitude – Hats Off to Heart Health”

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The weather’s getting warmer so now’s the perfect time to hit the park and work on getting rid of that belly fat! Not only is it not cute. Its bad for your health! Fat can show up in all sorts of places. But when it comes to your health, there’s one place where fat is especially dangerous. According to experts, fat around the midsec-tion is a strong risk factor for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancers, says Samuel Klein, MD, the director of the Center for Human Nutrition at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. And here are some additional reasons why working to tighten those abs can benefit you. According to Eastern traditions, the core – the belly – is an area to be cultivated, strengthened – even even worshipped! In Sanskrit, the core is known as the third chakra or manipura,

Belly Fat is Not Cute!

which means a “city of jewels” and refers to the spiritual treasures housed there. In the Taoist tra-dition, the dantien, or “essential self,” lives in the center of the belly. This is the seat of your p e r s o n a l power. It’s your inner radiance, the essence of your greatness and courage. The core also comprises the front, back and sides of the body. Its your vital organs too - liver, spleen, intes-tines, kidneys. And they need to be energized through movement, bring-ing blood flow and oxygen to that area so that you’ll have a longer, healthier life!(Portions excerpted from Body and Soul May 2010 and Internet research.)


On Tuesday May 4

VOTE FOR THE CHILDREN!

Kapsiak vs. McIntyre Race is On Again After Incumbent Put Back on the Ballot The latest development in the upcoming Buffalo School Board race brings the focus to the Central District. Last week two candidates were removed from the ballot for having insufficient nominating signatures – incumbent Mary Ruth Kapsiak and Jim Williams. However Mrs. Kapsiak informed The Challenger Tuesday that she has been placed back on the ballot and is actively campaigning to retain her seat as Central District representative. That is the same seat Byron McIntyre is seeking. It will be McIntyre’s third attempt to be seated on the Board. He is a well known Buffalo Firefighter, substitute teacher and community worker. Mrs. Kapsiak is a retired Buffalo teacher and administrator and former board president. East District Vivian O. Evans, the incumbent is running against Theresa A. Harris-Tigg, an assistant professor of Eng-lish at Buffalo State College. Ferry District Pamela D. Cahill, the incumbent, is being challenged by the Rev. Kinzer M. Pointer. West District Ralph R. Hernandez, the incum-bent faces an election challenge from Philip Lomax. Mr. Hernandez reportedly barely survived a petition challenge with 502 valid signatures – just two more than the minimum required. North District The current board member in the North District, Catherine Nugent Panepinto, dropped out to pursue a State Supreme Court judgeship. Three candidates are seeking that seat, Jay McCarthy, Patricia E. Devis, and Lawrence Scott.

Who’s Running in The Tuesday, May 4 School Board Election?

Park District Incumbent Lou Petrucci is unop-posed in his district. The board’s three at-large seats are not on the ballot this year. Those seats are held by Florence D. John-

son, Christopher L. Jacobs and John Licata. Voter turnout during School Board elections is usually very small, with fewer than 10 percent of eligible voters casting ballots.


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Regents Report Card: Buffalo Public Schools Iimproving

The State Board of Regents recently released the 2008 -2009 District Report Card for the Buffalo Public Schools. The Report Card is used to assess school and District growth within the Board of Regents’ system as a measure of accountabil-ity. In a document where both strengths and weaknesses are shown, Buffalo schools saw improved scores over the previous year. The Report Card also shows dramatically increased success from the time Superintendent of Schools James A. Williams came to the District, to present. According to Dr. Williams, the upswing represents “the fact that we’ve stayed the course through the Academic Achievement Plan, under the direction of Deputy Superinten-dent Dr, Folasade Oladele, teachers, administrators and support staff.” In addition, Williams says having longer school days and a longer school year has been greatly beneficial. With the first cohort that was part of the Academic Achievement Plan ready to enter high school, Williams says these better-prepared students will strengthen the schools and improve the graduation rate. See the entire District Report Card here: www.emsc.nysed.gov/irts/reportcard

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The County Democratic Club [CDC], an organization of pro-gressive Democrats with a focus on neighborhood development and political action, has endorsed Buf-falo firefighter Bryon J. McIntyre for Central District Member of the Buffalo Board of Education. A parent whose children attend Buffalo Public Schools, Mr. McIntyre is a substitute teacher in the school system and he has been heavily involved in mentoring and after-school support efforts for over a decade. Mr. McIntyre is on the board of directors of the local and state chapters of the Alliance for Quality Education. He states that his primary focus is the sound education of every student that enters the Buf-falo Public School [BPS] system. Mr. McIntyre emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the financial and administrative practices of the BPS and will move quickly to address the projected budget deficit and its consequences. He believes that the solutions to the “crises of education” are to be found through the collaborative efforts of students, parents, teachers, adminis-

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A Praise and Worship Experience “Message From God,” featuring Latoyia “Bookie” Moton, a Praise and Worship Experience, will be held on Friday, April 30 at 730 p.m. at the New Mt. Ararat Temple of Prayer, 971 Jefferson Avenue where Bishop Dwight E .Brown is Pastor. Come as you are and be restored! Learn he who, what, when, where and why we should offer praise by Pastor Jason Drayton with: Anthony Johnson, Lakisha Williams, Wilma Overton (Mama Wil), Courtney McGriff, Lisa Jacobs, Carl “Flute” Johnson, Minister Henry Williams, Tone Banks, Lynn Triplette, Pastor Malcolm Wilson, Tasha Payton, Wynetta McElveen (Mama WY), Elder Jonathan Boyd, Minister Blair Troublefield and Minister Charles McCarley.

Friendship Luncheon The St. Paul’s Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society will present a Friendship Luncheon, Saturday, May 1 at noon, 610 E. Eagle Street. Everyone is invited. Donation is $15. Sis. Martha Thomas is presi-dent. Rev. Dr. Lawrence E. Lucas, III is pastor.


Revival at True Praise and Worship It’s Revival time at True Praise and W orship Church, 578 Walden Avenue at 7 p.m. nightly April 27, 28 and 29 with Prophetess Dr. Anita Williams, Host Pastor, Dr. Charles Z. Jones Jr. and First Lady Kathy Jones. For more information call 891-4760 or 507-1931.

Rev. Woodruff to Lead 2-Day Revival at DelLaine Waring AME Church Rev. A. Iona Smith Nze, Senior Pastor of the Historic DeLaine Waring African Methodist Episcopal Church at 680 Swan Street, announces that the Rev. George C. Woodruff will preach a two-day Revival with the theme “Set Your House in Order,” beginning Thursday evening, April 29 at 7 pm and concluding on Friday evening, April 30. Proceeds from this event will be used by the church to get its house in order and restore the church roof. The Board of Trustees will recog-nize Buffalo Police and Firefighters on each night of the Revival. DeLaine Waring AME Church is actively working in collaboration with other churches to help create a better, safer and faith-filled Buffalo. Pastor Woodruff is the Senior Pastor of Durham Memorial AME Zion Church and succeeds the late Rev. Richard G. Stewart as pastor. Woodruff is a native of California and comes with a fresh anointing for the preached word. Pastor Nze said of Woodruff, “We are headed for a blessing!” Rev. Nze is leading the fundrais-ing campaign to restore the roofs of the church and said, “The sacrifices necessary to raise the funds to restore our church have been significant but we are yet holding on, trusting God for the support from near and far to complete the work God has entrusted to our congregation.” For more infor-mation, please call 842-6747 or 883-0222.

Monthly Meetings at Greater Faith to Focus on Issues Involving Negative Habits On Saturday, May 1 from Noon until 2 p.m., Greater Faith Bible Taber-nacle will offer a program, free to the community, addressing the various issues involving habits. This will be a monthly venture where scripturally based classes will be provided, helping participants with identifying and addressing undesired habits. Free, onsite health screenings will also be available including Anonymous HIV counseling and testing provided by The New York State Department of Health and blood pressure checks just to name a few. If you have any questions about the program, or if you represent a service provider and is interested in offering assistance, please contact either Elder Ronald Coleman at 605-7526 or Sister Renee Nance via email at [email protected]. Greater Faith Bible Tabernacle is located at 391 Edison St, Bflo, NY 14215, 893-7963. The Sr. Pastor is Elder Darrell L. Fairer.

Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor Rosetta Swain Set On Sunday May 2 at 5 p.m. the 4th Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor Rosetta Swain will be held at Enter In Ministries FGBC 1761 Genesee St. featuring guest pastor and recording artist Johnny Harris of St. Phillip International Church of Rochester, N.Y.

Pastor L. Jean Young to Celebrate 6th Pastoral Anniversary: Pastor Shirley Caesar will be Featured The 6th Anniversary Pasto-ral Anniversary of Pastor L. Jean Young will begin Friday, June 11 with Pastor Tim Brown at 7 p.m. A Pastoral Anniversary Banquet will be held on Saturday June 12 a t 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 and will feature guest speaker former Deputy Speaker of the NYS Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve. Closing out the celebration will be guest speaker the nation-ally and internationally acclaimed Pastor Shirley Caesar on June 17 at 7 p.m. Admission will be free at Young Tabernacle Holiness Church Assembly, Inc. 623 Best Street.Pastor and Deacon Young will cel-ebrate their 50th wedding anniver-sary on June 26. For more information call (716) 228-4763.

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On Saturday December 19, 2009, Eureka Lodge #36, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliate, held their elections in Rochester. Julius D. Jackson, Jr. was elected its 70th Worshipful Master. Mr. Jackson, also known as J.D., joined Eureka Lodge in 2003, and has achieved the rank of 32° His other Masonic memberships include Haggai Chapter #41, Estella Chapter #7 and Bison Consistory #29 (Buffalo, NY). He is the founder of the Rev. J.D. Jackson, Sr. Memorial Foundation, Inc., a past president of the Eta Rho Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He has served as a commissioner with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Greater Rochester Commission and on the boards of Big Brother Big Sisters and

Julius D. Jackson Elected 70th Worshipful Master: Eureka Lodge Prince Hall Masons Celebrate 131 Years

the School o f t h e Arts. He is a member o f T N T (“True Net-w o r k i n g Thursday”) and volun-teers with the STAR (S i s t e r ’s Together Achieving R e s u l t s ) Organiza-tion. He currently serves as a F.C.D. Hall of Fame advisor. For his fra-ternal and civic work, Julius has received several awards and currently is employed as Associate Director of Minority AIDS Initiatives at AIDS Community Health Center. Other elected officials of the lodge

are: Senior Warden - Michael A. Nix; Junior Warden - Robert Mallory, III; Treasurer- William M. Davis, Jr.; Secretary – PM (49) Lawrence E. Brown, 33°; Senior Deacon - Ebo Ocran; Junior Deacon - Anthony Holmes;Senior MC - Johnny W. Dixon; Junior MC - Robert Redmon; Senior Steward - David Williams;Junior Steward - Sean Lyman; Chap-lain - Malik Evans; Asst. Chaplain - James Robinson;Tyler - Amos Evans; Marshall - Craig Coward 3rd Year Trustee - PM (66) Eugene Crews, 33°2nd Year Trustee - PM (63) John R. Hill, Jr.1st Year Trustee - PM (69) Robert L. Frasier, Jr., 32° In the 131 year span since the chartering of the lodge December 3, 1879, the Lodge and individuals among its membership have made many worthwhile contributions to the Rochester community.

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SABAR! Explosive Sabar Drum & Dance w/Rich Faye of Senegal will be held May 6 and 7. The schedule is as follows: *Thursday May 6: 7-9 p.m. Sabar Dance, 2ND Cup Café, 36 Broadway St. *Friday May 7; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sabar Drum, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sabar Dance, Artspace Buffalo 1219 Main St., Ste. 4. There will be an African party & food to celebrate Maimouna and Baba Raymond’s Birthday! Immediately after class *$3.donation for food* CLASS FEES: Drum $15; Dance $15 advance $18 @ door. For more info & payment location call Erika Aminata @ 381-8691. The event is being Hosted by 2nd Cup Café & Aminata’s Café Interna-tional.

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Ave. Thus far, the series has shone its chandelier light on country, jazz, Latin and classical. So what’s taken President Obama so long to recognize the genre that mobilized to help get him elected? Hip-hop was pumping out the praise during Obama’s trek on the 2008 cam-paign trail, praising him in rhyme after rhyme. Young Jeezy’s “My President” was the most compelling hit to emerge from the pack. Meantime, Jeezy is presumably still waiting for his invitation. Ditto for Ludacris and Common -- both A-list rappers who praised Obama during the campaign. One can assume that Obama is still tiptoeing the very thin line between embracing the hip-hop community and catering to constituents who remain dubi-ous about rap music. He took a similar approach during the campaign, adopting Jay-Z’s dirt-off-your-shoulder gesture during a speech in North Carolina, while distancing himself from a Ludacris song that hurled pointed insults at Hillary Rodham Clinton, John McCain and George W. Bush. But isn’t that the beauty of both hip-hop and American politics? Opinions run hot. Mud gets slung. In a crumbling music industry where survival often depends on playing nice, hip-hop is not afraid to push envelopes. And that’s exactly why it’s worth celebrating in America’s house.It wouldn’t come without criticism. Still, it’s time for the White House Music Series to recognize hip-hop. Common -- a Chicago rapper who is incredibly thoughtful, widely revered and squeaky clean -- seems like a plausible candidate. Even better: an appearance from hip-hop troupe the Roots. Or maybe invite hip-hop royalty. Twenty years ago, Chuck D of Public Enemy was one of American

music’s hottest lightning rods. Today, he divides his stage time between rapping and giving lectures. He spoke on a panel at Washington’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts in February. Did he think the President was overdue in recognizing hip-hop? “The Obama administration has other things to worry about,” he said. “and I think the president is wise enough to understand that there are major issues at hand.” Let’s hope he’s also wise enough to invite someone like Chuck D to perform at the White House -- sooner rather than later.

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The NFTA is seeking public comment on recommendations from Metro’s Transit Service Restructuring and Fare Analysis/Strategic Assessment Study. The goal of the proposed service and fare structure adjustments is to increase ridership and improve operational efficiency, resulting in a more economically sustainable Metro system. The proposed fare structure simplification includes the elimination of zone charges and transfers starting September 1. The current one-way fare will remain at $1.75, the day pass at $4 and a system-wide monthly pass at $64. Reduced fares for those eligible will remain in effect and paratransit fares will be double the fixed route one-way fare. Also, paratransit eligible riders will travel free on all Metro fixed route service. The sale of tokens is also proposed to be discon-tinued. Proposed service adjustments will be implemented starting October 31 and include increased service on several routes, combination of some routes, the introduction of new routes and the discontinuation of route segments with his-torically very low ridership. Information on the proposed changes will be available online at nfta.com/metro, at local libraries, municipal buildings and community centers. Information can also be requested by e-mail: [email protected]. Public hearings will be held at the following locations and the public is invited to attend and offer comments.Monday, May 245:30 p.m. UB North Campus, Center for Tomorrow Building, Flint Rd. & Service Center Road, AmherstTuesday, May 251 p.m. ECC City Campus, Auditorium, Ellicott Street & South Division, Downtown BuffaloTuesday, May 256 p.m.ECC City Campus, Auditorium, Ellicott Street & South Division, Downtown BuffaloWednesday, May 266 p.m.ECC South Campus, Building #5 (Cafeteria), Big Tree Rd (Rt. 20A), Orchard ParkThursday, May 271 p.m.Metro’s Portage Road Transportation Center, 1124 Portage Road, Niagara FallsThursday, May 276 p.m.Metro’s Portage Road Transportation Center, 1124 Portage Road, Niagara Falls Individuals wishing to attend the hearings and require an accommodation to participate must contact the ADA/EEO Administrator at 716-855-7286 by 4 p.m., Monday, May 17. Written comments may be sent to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Author-ity, Service Planning Department, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York 14203 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Comments must be received by May 31 to be considered.

Funeral Director Rinaldo R. Moss is now at United Memorial & Moss Funeral Home R i n a l d o R . Moss is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with both the State of New York for over 10 years, as well as the State of Georgia. While most Funeral Directors in the Western New York region have certificates to practice, Mr. Moss has graduated with honors from Suny Canton with an A.A.S Degree in Mortuary Science. Mr. Moss has served as a director

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and embalmer to Buffalo New York’s most prestigious African American funeral homes. He is now located at United Memorial & Moss Funeral Home at 3272 Bailey Avenue . What’s Unique about Mr. Moss is that he is a proudVeteran, as he has served our country in the United States Army as a Mortuary Affairs Specialist. During his enlistment, he dutifully served in his position which included deployments to Germany to support Operation Enduring Free-dom (OEP) and to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his honorable discharge from the United States Army, he continued his mortu-ary career as a civilian, and had the

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Affordable housing advocate Bel-mont Housing Resources for WNY has announced the activities it will present on Friday, April 30, as an official participating site for the third annual Stand Against Racism. The non-profit organization will mark the event along with thousands of other participating individuals and organizations across the country as

Belmont Housing Resources To Participate In Nationwide Stand Against Racism

the YWCA-sponsored observance is celebrated nationwide for the first time. Free and open to the public, the event will begin with a 10 a.m. presentation by noted educator and author Gary Earl Ross at its central office at 1195 Main Street at Dodge in Midtown Buffalo.Coordinated by Belmont’s Cultural Awareness Committee, the event will also feature plans for staff members

to literally “stand” against racism in front of its 1195 Main Street Buffalo office, where throughout the day they will personally display a banner proudly declaring the commitment to fairness and inclusion shared by the organization’s more than 100 employees. More information is available by calling Belmont at 884-2358 Ext. 168/TDD 711.


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BLACK AGENDA REPORTCultural Organizations Should Sue County Government! Erie County Comptroller Mark Polancarz recently released a very tellling and equally damaging piece on how the county executive was engaging

in ‘cherry picking’ those organizations that he deemed worthy of receiving the extra money put into the 2010 county budget by the democratic majority legislature. For those who have been following the saga, many cultural organizations such as the African American Cultural Center and Ujima Theater were told that that would not receive the funding that was voted on, approved and then later, not vetoed by County Executive Chris Collins. And yet, the Erie County Soil and Water Bureau got their extra $30,000,00 put in the budget by the legislature, lickety split! Even though the legislature approved $139, 000.00

for the African American Cultural Center and $30,000.00 for Ujima The-ater, our duly elected county executive said he was only giving these two organizations $65,000.00 and $18, 000.00 respectively. With a shortfall of over $75,000.00 in the cultural center’s budget, how are they going to sponsored this summer events such as Juneteenth Festival, Masten Jazz Festival, Pine Grill Reunion, Taking Back the Street, Colored Musician Club Festival and other initiatives scheduled and financially supported by the African American Cultural Canter? Not only are the aforementioned events in serious trouble but the $300,000.00 the democratic majority allocated for the Colored Musician Club has not been approved and the county executive has not yet directed the comptroller office to cut a check.That allocation was scheduled to be used by the Colored Musician Club to fund renovations for the upcoming 2011National Heritage Conference that is scheduled for Buffalo next year. It looks like the county executive reneged on that promise too, once he got control of the democratic leg-islature through the actions of three renegade democrats who voted with his Republicans to form a bogus Reform Coalition group. Up to now, the only things the Reform Coalition have ‘reformed’ are a few more jobs for their politically-favored democratic and Republican friends and a few more dollars in their own pockets Buffalo and its urban based residents have not benefitted one ounce by this Pigeon-driven, Casey-led coup. All that has been accomplished has been a disinvestment of the minority community by having one of its two legislators (yours truly) disenfranchised by being removed from the Finance Committee; being removed as chairperson of the Cultural Enrich-ment Committee and finally, being subjected to the personal humiliation of being evicted from my former office to allow a Republican legislator to occupy the space. My ability to fight for fairness for the cultural organizations and equity for my community, in the upcoming 2011 budget delibration, has been fatally compromised. I am not a member of the Reform Coalition. It is up to the inner city’s disrespected and largely ignored cultural organizations to develop the courage to challenge the unfair and discriminatory practices of the county administration and to implement an Article 78 process if needed. Maybe a class action lawsuit, filed by the community- on behalf of the community-might be needed to get some measure of respect and

BETTY JEANGRANT

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The Anniversary of Bandung and Durban What We Haven’t Learned About “Unity in Diversity!”

Dr. Jared A. Ball

55 years ago this week 29 African and Asian nations gathered in Band-ung, Indonesia to develop organized resistance to Western imperialism. One year ago this week 141 mostly African, Asian and Latin American nations were gathered at the World Conference Against Racism (Durban II) in Geneva, Switzerland looking to, among other things, develop col-lective strategies in a struggle against racism, xenophobia and “related intolerance problems.” In each case the world’s majority joined together to speak and organize against the ravages of Western dominance; in each case many well-meaning people were inspired; in each case the West refused full acceptance or participation; and in each case the hopes and unity have yet to be realized. In 1955 President Eisenhower refused to send a d e l e g a t i o n despite having not been invited. In 2009, despite being invited, presi-dent Obama refused U.S. participation just as Bush had refused participation in the 2001 original World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa. In 1955 the West was not invited. In 2009 the West was invited but 9 of the 23 Western nations walked out or boycotted. Whatever were the given reasons for their lack of involvement in 2009, the reasons were in fact the same as those which led to their not being invited in 1955. If the responses of the colonized are to include equality, reparations or overthrows of currently-held relationships of power the West, regardless of the particular hue of its leadership, is not interested. Then as now the wealth-producing nations of the so-called “Third World” are essential as colonies of the West. It is we who have not learned our lessons. In 1955 Black American leadership knew the importance of such a gathering. In 2009, with few notable exceptions such as Cynthia McKin-ney, established leadership was silent both in terms of attendance and in criticism of the president’s decision not to go. Looking back on Bandung in 1963 Malcolm X noted in his “Message to the Grassroots” the importance of this kind of unity and expressed the inspirational impact it had on him. Recognizing the power in the oppressed leading their own struggles for freedom he noted that the “… number-one thing that was not allowed to attend the Bandung conference was the white man. He couldn’t come… This is the thing that you and I have to understand. And these people who came together didn’t have nuclear weapons; they didn’t have jet planes; they didn’t have all of the heavy armaments that the white man has. But they had unity.” And in at least two cases, for W.E.B. DuBois and Paul Robeson, it took government interference to keep them from attending. Robeson sent his blessings and summarized not only his support but the precise purpose for the gathering. “How I should have loved to have been in Bandung,” he exclaimed. He added that, “The time has come when the colored peoples of the world will no longer allow the great natural wealth of their countries to be exploited and expropriated by the Western world while they are beset by hunger, disease and poverty.” The Black leaders who could make it, included Richard Wright and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Wright would later say, “Here were class and racial and religious consciousness on a global scale [...] And what had these nations in common? Nothing, it seemed to me, but what their past relationship to the Western world had made them feel. This meeting of the rejected was in itself a kind of judgment upon that Western world!” Powell, in assessing his country’s refusal to participate said that they had, “deliberately and calculatedly imperiled the future of the United States of America for perhaps the rest of our lives.” And given that today throughout Asia poverty remains rampant and gaps in wealth grow, and that the theft of Africa’s wealth remains key to the hegemony of the West, or that for African America the crisis of economic instability has been described as “permanent,” there remains much we can learn from the need for Bandung then and similar unifica-tion now. As then president Sukarno of Indonesia exclaimed in 1955 we today also need, “unity in diversity!”www.BlackAgendaReport.com.Jared A. Ball, Ph.D. can be contacted at [email protected]

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As it acts in the world, the TaoIs like the bending of a bow.The top is bent downward;The bottom is bent up.It adjusts excess and deficiencySo that there is perfect balance.It takes from what is too muchAnd gives to what isn’t enough.

Those who try to control,Who use force to protect their power,Go against the direction of the Tao.They take from those who don’t have enoughAnd give to those who have far too much.

The Master can keep givingBecause there is no end to her wealth.She acts without exception,Succeeds without taking credit,And doesn’t think that she is better

Seventy-SevenHumanity grows more and more intelligent, yet there is clearly more trouble and less happiness daily. How can this be so? It is because intelligence is not the same thing as wisdom. When a society misuses par-tial intelligence and ignores holistic wisdom, its people forget the benefits of a plain and natural life. Seduced by their desires, emotions, and egos, they become slaves to bodily demands, to luxuries, to power and unbal-anced religion and psychological excuses. Then the reign of calamity and confusion begins. Nonetheless, superior people can awaken during times of turmoil to lead others out of the mire. But how can the one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He does this nor by elevating himself, but by lowering himself. He lowers himself to that which is simple, modest, true; inte-grating it into himself, he becomes a master of simplicity, modesty, truth. Completely emancipated from his former false life, he discovers his original pure nature, which is the pure nature of the universe. Freely and spontaneously releasing his divine energy, he constantly transcends complicated situations and draws everything around him back into an integral oneness. Because he is a living divinity, when he acts, the universe acts.

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Flea Market & Farmers Market Kicks Off Do For Self Initiative Thanks for all the phones calls about the flea market & farmers market. I’m very proud of the concern our community is showing about self help. As you know we plan to kick off the flea market & farmers market on

Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2 and every Saturday and Sunday there after. If you want to be part of the pro-gram come and get your space a.s.a.p., calls are coming in. You can sell whatever you like new and used items. We shouldn’t have to go all the way to Walden and Dick Road to get to a flea market when we can do it ourselves. The area is secure and there will be Buffalo Police on site. Rain or shine, inside or out it will go on. Also, our business training will be starting very soon. We are in the process of working with Buffalo State Col-lege to make it happen. Things are going very well so far and we ask that the community support us in our efforts.

Our summer project will be hiring youths to give them alternatives to the streets very soon. Youths 14-21 will be hired cleaning up their own com-munity to show how important it is to work where they live and lead by example. Last year we hired over 50 youths with the help from the Mayors Summer Youth Program. It was very successful. At the end of the summer the youths were given certificates of completion and a graduation bar-b-que and the funding was cut. Hopefully we will have secured funding to the program again, you can also be part of the solution by donating any amount weekly to “hire a youth. ” Money that is donated will be strictly used for the youths and not for any adults salary. Key Bank and Council President Dave Franczyk were big supporters of the program last year. The youths were very proud of being able to work. They explained how good they felt working. They all wrote personal letters to the mayor to this day there has been ‘no response’, which they feel was very disrespectful. Certain clergy came out and saw the work they were doing and promised support also, which never happen. Thanks to God we believe we have secured funding for at least 30 youths this year. Also on May 1 the “Enough Is Enough” campaign will start. We must do for self but we will also keep the city on notice for being accountable as well as businesses, title holders, politicians, spiritual and community based organizations. No more covering up or hiding behind your titles or positions please! You must answer to the people who you work for we must get back to basics. The constitution says “we the people” not “we the government” or “we the church.” I believe we’ve got it twisted and must put it back to where it belongs, people first. Come be part of the movement instead of complain-ing and sitting idly by doing nothing. We are here to represent the youths, seniors and to make sure they are treated with respect and dignity from all levels. We can’t continue to sit and watch another generation of our children fail in school or drop out while teachers and unions keep wanting raises and cosmetic surgery at our expense. They must do a better job. All of our leaders on all levels who are supposed to represent us must be accountable. It is not their job to stay inside the walls or get in bed with government only to prosper for themselves. This movement is for the people by the people and will stay on top of all entities doing business in our community Black or White. If you do business or own a business or have churches – we all will have to get involved. Just keeping it real---Enough really is Enough! See you May 1! (Note: There will be a community meeting every Saturday from noon til 3p.m. Open mic, all speakers welcome. The Flea Market & Farmers Market will be held Every Saturday from 9 a.m. til 3 p.m. Booths are available by calling 570-9165. Vendors, donated goods and foods are welcome. Do 4 self! God bless the child who has his own!)

fairness.It is also up to this community to hold all legislative members of the Erie County Reform Coalition accountable and make them deliver more than a few jobs for their friends and a few dollars for themselves. We have lost too much already through insensitive and uncaring politicians who run for office, not to help the plight of the poor, but instead find creative ways to enrich themselves.

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Sealed proposals for the French Rd. Reconstruction Project (Job No. F-1001), which includes complete reconstruction of approximately 4,500 lineal feet of roadway including asphalt pavement, underdrains, storm sewers, driveway approaches, tees, restoration, etc., will be received until 10:00 AM local time, May 10, 2010 at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 1250 Union Road, West Seneca., New York 14224, and thereafter said bids wil1 be publicly opened and read aloud in the Court Room of the Town Hall. 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, the Federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of supplies, equipment, construction and other services. Plans, specifications and contract documents will be available for inspection April 26, 2010 at the office of the Town Clerk and copies will be furnished upon deposit of $100.00 per set in the form of two $50.00 checks, made payable to the Town of West Seneca. Any bidder returning the contract plans and specifications in good condition within ten days following the award of the contract, or the rejection of the bids, will be refunded the full amount of the deposit. Similarly, non-bidders will be refunded one-half the deposit. Each bidder shall file with his proposal a certified check in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of the bid, payable to the order of Wallace C. Piotrowski, Supervisor of the Town of West Seneca, or a Bid Bond in like amount subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 45 days after the date of actual opening thereof. The Town of West Seneca reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to waive any informalities, or to make an award to the lowest responsible bidder on the basis of his total base bid and accepted alternates, if such alternates are included in the proposal form.

Patricia C. DePasqual.eTown Clerk

Town of West SenecaErie County, New York 14224

Date: April 22, 2010

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)CULVERT INSPECTION AND DESIGN ENGINEERING SER-

VICES

The Erie County Department of Public Works, Division of Highways (ECDPW) is seeking Qualification Statements for Engineering Services at various Erie County culverts. Submit three (3) bound copies of your Qualification Statements to Gerard J. Sentz, P.E., Commissioner, 95 Franklin Street, Suite 1400, Buffalo, NY 14202 on or before 4:00 PM on May 20, 2010.

The Statement of Qualification shall not exceed ten (10) pages, double sided or twenty (20) pages, single sided.

Erie County has approximately 460 culverts with spans 5’-20’. The following is a general framework of services that could be provided by the Engineering firm(s) selected: Inspections using current NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual; Inspection reports in PDF format; Flagging of serious conditions electronically per NYSDOT procedures; Digital photos electronically attached to Inspection and Flagging reports; Loca-tion of centerline of culvert with GPS (sub-meter accuracy required); Project Safety Plan; Maintenance and protection of traffic as neces-sary; Engineering plans and specifications for repairs of the culvert(s); NYSDEC/USACOE permitting for design work as required.

ECDPW reserves the right to reject any or all Statement of Qualifications. This invitation does not commit the ECDPW to accept any Statement of Qualifications and does not obligate the ECDPW for any cost associated with the preparation of the same.

If you have any questions regarding this RFQ, please call Charles A. Sickler, P.E., Director of Engineering at (716) 858-8372. Detailed RFQ instructions are available at www.erie.gov

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF ERIE - KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , Plaintiff, AGAINST CHERESE M. ABRAM, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a judgment of foreclo-sure and sale duly dated 1/23/2009, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the 92 Franklin Street, Erie County Hall, at Buffalo, New York, on 5/27/2010 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 94 Ivan-hoe Road, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the build-ings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of CHEEKTOWAGA, County of Erie and State of New York, Section:90.76, Block: 2, Lot: 3. Approximate amount of judg-ment $51,969.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #08-6356. Deborah Becerra, Referee, FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS, WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff 20 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Dated: 4/23/2010

LEGAL RFO / NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Dear Eve: I have lived three years with a wonderful guy. I’ll call him Mr. Right, because all along the way - he has been just right for me. However, his two bad kids came to visit us every two weeks. - For the sake of Mr. Right I tolerated them. Mar-riage was not in the cards for us. The children’s mother wouldn’t consent to a divorce. A few weeks ago, she was killed in an accident. That was tragic. Now - he has the children. How quickly things can change! I have a choice either leave Mr. Right-or-stay and become a built-in baby sitter. The children are four and five years old. By-the-way, I was quite content with conditions as they were. Now I don’t know which way to turn.

SignedBridgette

Dear Bridgette:

When you opened the door to wel-come the children in — you should have at the same time opened your heart. They are in need. The accident was quite a tragedy for the kids. Sad but true. A tragedy can be triumphant in the end.

Why not consider this as the first day of the rest of your life and try to love these children? Lead them, guide them, mold them, read to them, play with them and take them with you to places that you go. For example if you are washing dishes- let the children wipe them; if you are sweep-ing the floor - then let them hold the dust pan, etc. Put a children’s puzzle together with them. Reward them when they have done something wonderful. Celebrate their birthdays and the list goes on

Turning what you call “Bad Kids into Good kids is a great challenge. The joy and laughter of children can make you more than just simply content as you said you were. Found this quote in the Bible: Romans 8:28 “All things work together for good” not some things but, all things. Who knows what lies ahead in your future — for the many kindnesses that you prob-ably could bestow upon children? Where will you be when God’s Grace touches Mr. Right -allowing him to recognize the space he has - in the family for a Mrs. Right?

SUNY College at Brockport’s FiArts Theatre center until May 2. For more information about showtimes and ticket prices, call 395-ARTS. According to Ruth Childs, an associate professor of theatre, the 90-minute production has left the-atre patrons with so many questions. “It really brings up a lot of relevant issues. Truth in media, race, inter-racial relationships, sacrifices made by one generation for another and the importance of telling the truth,” continues Childs, who adds a similar story happened with former journal-ist Jason Bayles. “The playwright writes this work in such a way that you don’t know who is telling the truth. You don’t know know what’s true and what’s fiction.” The 10-member cast (seven of them have never done a theatre pro-duction before.) has been working on this production for three months. “I feel like a proud mother hen,” says Childs, who has taught at the College for nine years. “All the technical elements are there and look great.I believe so muchin this production and these actors. SUNY Brockport is honored to be doing a very relevant play by an African American woman. People are really loving it!”

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Account Clerk-TypistTypist / Typist (Spanish Speaking)

Senior TypistFinal Filing Date: May 14, 2010

Exam Date: June 19, 2010City Hall, Room 1001 / 851-5900

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REQUIREMENTS: Good knowledge of counseling techniques and procedures; good knowledge of educational methods and theory; ability to counsel effectively; ability to motivate students effectively; ability to advise and counsel students in area of financial aid; initiative; resource-fulness; tact; must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Erie Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

COUNTY OF ERIENOTICE TO BIDDERS

2010 CAPITAL ROAD OVERLAY A

TOWN OF SARDINIAPROJECT NO. CAP 409-10A

BID DEPOSIT $50,000.

The Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, is seeking sealed bids for mill and overlay of CR 409, Genesee Road. Sealed proposals will be received at the Erie County DPW, 95 Franklin Street, 14th floor, Rm 1404, Buf-falo, New York, at 10:00 a.m., May 12, 2010. Bid deposits, listed above, required for each. Plans will be available for purchase at $100.00 each from April 29, 2010 through bid date. Pre-let meeting is May 7, 2010 beginning at 10:00 am at the Erie County DPW, 95 Franklin, 14th floor, Rm 1419, Buffalo, NY 14202. Bid submit-tal details are on the Erie County website at www.erie.gov

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WEEKLY MEETINGS *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 Com-munity 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., Wednes-days *Men and Women Support Groups: 5:30-7 p.m.; 1333 Jefferson Avenue; hosted by Group Ministries, Inc. Thursdays *Alcoholics Anonymous First Step Group: 8-9 p.m.; Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St. Niagara Falls. Fridays *Narcotics Anonymous: 5-7 p.m.; Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10t St. Sundays *Senior Bridge Club/Poker Club: 1-4 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan; 896-7021.

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DANCE Dance Lessons with Smooth Steppers: Urban Line Dance, smooth style Ball-room, 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.; Gateway-Longview Family Resource Center, 347 Ferry Street. Fridays * Argentine Tango Every Monday with Travis Widrick 7 - 10 p.m. 1st hour begin-ners lesson,The Gallery @ Chow Chocolat, 731 Main St. *Salsa Night Every Wednesday with Calvin and Fanny 7 - 10 p.m .1st hour begin-ners 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. POETRY *Open Mic Poetry: 6:30-9 p.m.; EM Tea Coffee Cup Café, 80 Oakgrove St.

EXERCISE *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. Fri-days *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. *Community Health Center of Buffalo, “CHCB TV”Buffalo Pubic Access Sta-tion Mon. @ 9:30 p.m. & Wed.@ 11 a.m.; & on ION Media (Time Warner Ch. 18) Saturdays @ 6:30 a.m. *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. *Affordable Homes Presents “Mo’ Money “Mo’ Money: 8-8:30 p.m.; WHLD 1270 AM Radio Ministry. Saturdays.

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SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

Josh-Lynne Jenifer in Recital Josh-Lynne Jenifer, who plays clarinet, will be performing in a music recital at Community Music School on May 2. An honor roll student who attends TBBC, Josh is the daughter of the very proud Kim Hollis, the sister of Justin and the aunt of Maiden. Congratulations Josh! You are loved!

WEDNESDAY APRIL 28

Reminder Board of Education Regu-lar Board Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY APRIL 29

Community Meeting on Proposed Downsizing of County Legislature: 6-8 p.m., Merriweather Library Jef-ferson @ Utica; 536-7373 or 894-0914.

HOME’s 47th Annual Meeting/Dinner: 5 p.m.; Buffalo Conven-tion Center; call 854-1400.

Zuma Fitness Class: 6-7 p.m.; The 2nd Cup, 36 Broadway; call 864-4592.

SATURDAY MAY 1

Spring Cleaning Flea Market: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Colored Musicians Club Parking Lot @ Broadway and Michigan; tables available; dance contest @ 1 p.m.; hosted by The Collective; 362-0230.

Buffalo School Board Candidates Forum: 1-3 p.m.; King Urban Life Center, 938 Genesee St.; for more information mail [email protected].

An Evening of Smooth Jazz and Soul: 7 p.m.; The Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St.; tickets $25 advance; $30 at the door.

Senior Breakfast with NYS Senator Antoine M. Thompson: 9-11 a.m.; Buffalo Convention Center, call 854-8705.

Join the May Day March and Com-munity Social: 2 p.m. Gather at Main St. and Goodell.March to MLK Park for Commu-nity Social, 4 p.m. All welcome. For information call 716-602-8077

WEDNESDAY MAY 5

Health and Healing Circle Pre-Mother’s Day Tea: 2-5 p.m., CAO, 70 Harvard Place; $5 donation; 903-3290.

THURSDAY MAY 6

Univera Community Health Free Eligibility Screening for Uninsured: 9 a.m.-3p.m.; Mosher Health Center, 899 Main Street; call 1-800-494-2215.

FRIDAY MAY 7

AAHANF Annual Dinner/Meeting: 7 p.m.; New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore; tickets $25.

SATURDAY MAY 8

WUFO Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon: Noon to 3 p.m., Shanghai Red’s; Food, fashions, entertainment; $25. Call 834-1080.

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