Challenger Community News January 13, 2016

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DR. KING VISITED BUFFALO PG. 11

Local Protest Rally Planned for Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday PG. 3

Andrew Young to Keynote 34th Annual King’s Legacy Event PG. 2

WE PROUDLY SALUTE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.!

January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1986

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INSIDE ROCHESTER

Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

RIT Hosts Andrew Young for 2016 Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration Civil Rights activist who was among Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle, brings historical and current perspectives on race relations today

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ndrew Young, close friend and associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a leader in the Civil Rights movement, will be the keynote speaker for the 2016 Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration at Rochester Institute of Technology. The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 in RIT’s Gordon Field House and Activity Center. It is free and open to campus participants and the general public. Tickets are required and can be obtained online.

“Andrew Young and Dr. King represent an important historical bridge between the earliest Civil Rights trials and triumphs, and today’s progress and challenges,” said Kevin McDonald, RIT’s vice president and associate provost for Diversity and Inclusion. “They represent trailblazers whose tireless sacrifices and relentless dedication have resulted in justice, equality, opportunity and freedom.”

Young had aligned with King in the important areas of education, literacy and leadership, and these attributes weaved their way throughout his long and notable career in politics, diplomacy and activism. A graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. and Hartford Theological Seminary in Connecticut, Young was instrumental in organizing voter registration processes and policies to include men and women of color. His work alongside King in writing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 remains influential, landmark legislation today.

In 1972, Young was the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to Congress from Georgia when he won the state’s Fifth District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

He was elected to two terms before being appointed by President Jimmy Carter as ambassador to the United Nations, where he would, like King, advocate for human rights, at home and abroad.

United Christian Leadership Ministry to Host The MLK Conference The United Christian Leadership Ministry of WNY Inc. will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Conference “Finding Solutions – Community Healing, Restoration and Justice,” on Saturday, January 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wilson Foundation Academy, 200 Genesee Street in Rochester. Registration fee is $10. Register on line at: uclmwny.org/register/ The Dr. Martin Luther King JR. Worship Service: Celebrating Freedom, Achieving Justice, will be held on Sunday, January 17 at 4 p.m. at Pentecostal Miracle Deliverance Church, 4 p.m., 923 Portland Avenue. For more information call (585)454-0077 or uclmwny.org

Community Interfaith Institute Inc. The Rochester Black First to Host Dr. Martin Luther King Employees Assn. to Celebration Host Annual Martin On Friday, January 15, on what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Luncheon Luther King Jr.’s 87th birthday, First Community Interfaith InThe Rochester Black Employees Association will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon, a celebration of diversity, equality, and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15 at the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, 161 Chestnut St. from 11:30 am to 1pm. The cost is $20 per person.

The theme of the event is “The Color of Diversity…

Keep Moving forward” and the speaker for this year’s luncheon is Dr. Kevin McDonald (RIT’s VP and Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion). Also included will be entertainment by the ROC Bottom Slam Team, and a delicious southern inspired menu! You don’t want to miss this event!

For ticket purchases, call 585-422-0645 or contact Lauren.Haskin@xerox.com phone: 585-422-0645

stitute Inc. will honor Dr. King’s accomplishments with its 45th annual King commemoration. At 5 PM, Minister Lawrance Lee Evans, the National Minister and founder of First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. will lecture on “Our History, Our Story, Our Perspective, Our Struggle, Not Negro History.” Minister Lawrance Lee Evans Sr. is a 1972 graduate of Colgate Rochester Divinity School/ Bexley Hall/Crozier Theological Seminary.

The annual Martin Luther King program at First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. is open to individuals of all faiths. First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. is a spiritual and cultural organization, plus a teaching church based in the South Wedge that specializes in the discipline of Doology. Doology is a discipline.

please join us for our other events that day! screening of KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON WITH JUSTIN KAUFLIN FROM 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm INGLE AUDITORIUM Followed by AN EVENING OF JAZZ & DANCE from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PANARA THEATRE NTID

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Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

AREA BRIEFS Father’s Empowerment – Handling Baby’s Mama Drama In Family Court

THANK YOU BILL! The artwork that graces this week’s cover was produced by renowned artist William “Bill” Cooper of Buffalo.

The limited edition rendering of Dr. King was done in commemoration of the inaugural celebration marking January 20, 1986 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a national holiday! A heartfelt thank you Bill!

Legislature Approves Resolution to Support the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act Last month the Erie County Legislature joined the growing number of municipalities which support a bill currently before the NYS Legislature aimed at setting nurse-topatient staffing ratios across New York State. The resolution to support the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act was approved with bi-partisan support and ensures that health care workers have the support of the Erie County Legislature in their fight to ensure safe working conditions.

The resolution was introduced by Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams (D-Buffalo) who saw this as an important issue that Erie County should support. “My goal is to ensure that all patients in acute care facilities and nursing homes receive the best care and treatment available. I commend my colleagues for joining me in support of this important resolution to ensure that quality, patient centered care remains a priority throughout Erie County.”

The community is invited to join Fellowship World and Attorney Nicholas W. Hicks for a forum on “Father’s Empowerment: Handling Baby’s Mama Drama in the Family Court” on Saturday, January 16 at 10:00 am for a candid discussion that will dispel the myths and empower you with the facts, so you can become the responsible father you desire to be.

Fellowship Word located at 878 Humboldt Parkway at E. Utica.

Men are increasingly becoming angry at the perception of losing their kids in divorce or family court. Many men believe that their dream of raising their child will be reduced to a child support payment and every other weekend.

But is this actually true?

“There’s a real perception— even women share it—that courts are unfair to fathers.

Did you know that the percentage of cases in which the mother got sole custody dropped from 60.4 to 45.7 percent while the percentage of equal shared custody cases, in just that decade, doubled from 15.8 to 30.5. And a recent survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers shows a rapid increase in mothers paying child support.

Attorney Hicks has been serving New York for nearly two decades and has served thousands of people just like you. Attorney Hicks is a member of a number of exceptional boards, organizations and associations, including the New York State Bar Association and Bar Association of Erie County.

Fellowship World is a center and community for spiritual growth where positive attitudes are developed and where good people become better. John H. Young, Sr. is Host Pastor.(An upcoming presentation. is scheduled for on January 30th.)

-Submitted by Elder Paulette Woods

Massive Protest Rally Planned for Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Jan. 15th Charley H. Fisher, lll, President of B.U.I.L.D. Inc., has called for a major demonstration and Protest Rally for the actual birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King on January 1 5 t h .

T h e Rally is scheduled for Betty Jean F r i d a y, GRANT Jan. 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Main & Carlton Street, in Buffalo “It is no coincidence that we chose Dr. King’s birthday as it is no coincidence that the organizers chose the corner of Main & Carlton Street,” said Mr. Fisher. Charley Fisher went on to say, “As we all know, the late, Dr. King was moving toward an economic

development agenda that transcended race and ethnicity.

He was looking to help the poor citizens of the south and southwest as well as the northern cities that were overrun with poverty and high unemployment among the Blacks as well as the White citizens.

Many believe his movement away from social issues and his interests in the well being of people from all background increased his threat among those who sought to keep the races divided.”

Main and Carlton Street is not far from the sites where many state funded projects are being constructed, such as the new UB Medical School, Children’s Hospital, High Point Nursing Home, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and many commercial and residential parking ramps.

However, when one looks at the actual construction workers who are constructing these and other buildings, they are

DR. KING COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Downtown Library to MLK Scholarship Breakfast Set Host MLK Tribute The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System presents its 38th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Honoring Dr. King,” on Thursday, January 14 from 12 noon - 1 p.m. in the Downtown Central Library Auditorium, 1 Lafayette Square.

Featured will be poetry, music dance, storytelling and speakers with community leader Clifford Bell, Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash, and more! A Free event. 858-8900.

Afro-American Historical Association MLK Program

The 10th Annual Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier’s Martin Luther King Jr. Program will be held Sunday, January 17 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Buffalo History Museum (formerly Buffalo Erie County Historical Society, 1 Museum Court.

The 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast hosted by New Hope Baptist Church Christian Education Scholarship Committee, will be held Monday, January 18 at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

Tickets are $35 per person.

For tickets or more information, call New Hope Baptist Church at 716-883-0821.

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It has been noted that some of the construction sites have zero workers when it comes to having a diverse workforce.

Also, other sites have been accused of unfair and discriminatory hiring practices.

Dr. Martin Luther King’s national holiday will be celebrated Monday, January 18th.

There will be many accolades, parties, and celebrations all across the nation, including Buffalo. I can’t speak or know what Dr. king would do if he was still with us but I truly believe that he would attend all those parties in his honor that’s being planned by the best of us. However, I truly believe that he would also make a ‘pit stop’ by our rally to encourage us as we try to help all of those individuals he cared so much about. The rally will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 15th.

Please come and show support before you dress up to party at the celebrations on January 18th!

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Exhibit Citizens and Discussion

“Concerned Following The Dream” Annual King Tribute, The “Concerned Citizens Following The Dream” Committee will present the Annual Martin Luther King Celebration Program at 6 p.m. on Sunday January 17 at Kleinhans Music Hall. The theme is “Let America Be America.”

Rev Jimmie Hardaway pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Niagara Falls N.Y. will give a 10 minutes enlightenment on the theme.

Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant and We Are Women Warriors present New Yorkers against Gun Violence- a photography exhibit and panel discussion on the impact of gun violence and what we can do. It will be held Wednesday, January 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. Leah Gunn Barrett is NYAGV, Executive Director. The organizations mission is to reduce gun violence through legislative advocacy and education.

ne in four cowboys was Black, despite the stories told in popular books and movies.

In fact, it’s believed that the real “Lone Ranger” was inspired by an African American man named Bass Reeves.

Reeves had been born a slave but escaped West during the Civil War where he lived in what was then known as Indian Territory. He eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal, was a master of disguise, an expert marksman, had a Native American companion, and rode a silver horse. His story was not unique however.

In the 19th century, the Wild West drew enslaved Blacks with the hope of freedom and wages. When the Civil War ended, freedmen came West with the hope of a better life where the demand for skilled labor was high. These African Americans made up at least a quarter of the legendary cowboys who lived dangerous lives facing weather, rattlesnakes, and outlaws while they slept under the stars driving cattle herds to market.

While there was little formal segregation in frontier towns and a great deal of personal freedom, Black cowboys were often expected to do more of the work and the roughest jobs compared to their white counterparts. Loyalty did develop between the cowboys on a drive, but the Black cowboys were typically responsible for breaking the horses and being the first ones to cross flooded streams during cattle drives. In fact, it is believed that the term “cowboy” originated as a derogatory term used to describe Black “cowhands.”(Pictured:

the famous Nate Love, aka “Deadwood Dick”)

HEALTH MATTERS

Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

The Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

“I’m excited to call Amherst Ridge home.”

Part 2-Conclusion

Back Row: Senator Timothy M. Kennedy, Dr. Richard Ziarkowski and Dr. Marshall Dornink, Universal Chiropractic, Dr. Chris Musilli and Dr. Peter Young, OrthoSports physical therapy and Bruce Nisbit, President of Health Home Partners.Front Row: Dr. Donna Gulick, OrthoSports, Darla J. Luna, Century Lifestyle Health &Wellness, Minister Ina Chapman Director of Health Initiatives, Mayor Byron W. Brown, Laura Norwood, Associate Director of Transitional Services, and Estelle Brickner, Vice President of clinical services at Catholic Health. Not photographed: Dr. William Holley, Absolutely Affordable Footcare

Opening Februar y 2016

Welcome to Amherst Ridge, affordable housing for seniors (ages 62+) that allows independent living in an engaging community. Our onebedroom apartments can be found in a beautifully landscaped three-story building on the Weinberg Campus. Rent is adjusted according to income and includes heat, hot water & cable.

Income & age restrictions apply. Please call 716-639-3311 x 3326 for more information and an application.

Find your way to Weinberg.

467 John James Audubon Parkway | Amherst, NY 14228 | 716.639.3311 x3326 | WeinbergCampus.org

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New Health and Wellness Center Opens in Bennett W. Smith Building

Century Lifestyle Health & Wellness, a new health and wellness center, is located on the 3rd floor of the Rev. Dr. Bennett W. Smith Senior Family Life Center at 833 Michigan Ave. This center will be home to a variety of health and wellness services, including physical therapy and rehabilitation services, chiropractic care, podiatry, medical massage, nutritional classes and counseling.

The recent grand opening of Century Well and Lifestyles was marked by the unveiling of the facility’s physical therapy and chiropractic area. Orthosports physical therapy will provide physical therapy and various rehabilitation services, including orthopedic, spinal, vestibular and sports rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy.

Chiropractic services at Century Lifestyle Health & Wellness will be provided by Universal Chiropractic, which offers many traditional chiropractic services along with specialized services for patients seeking to get relief from neck or back pain. These include affordable spinal decompression, cold laser therapy, Graston® technique therapy, manual adjustment and a high speed – low force Impulse Adjustment.

The doctors at Century Lifestyle Health & Wellness are currently accepting new patients. Those interested in physical therapy may call 716-898-0681 and those interested in chiropractic care may call 716-242-5552 to schedule an appointment.

(Century Lifestyle Health & Wellness held its grand opening ceremony November 2, 2015.)

B. Barbara Echols, Beloved Healer, Author, Makes Her Transition

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or B. Barbara Echols, it really was no mystery.

The former Buffalo-based certified Traditional Naturopath and author knew well that nature’s produce, in the form of food and herbs, coupled with the Word of God and the life giving realities it communicates about the vastness of the human body, was by far the most effective medicine.

That was the message in her book, “Behold, I Tell You A Mystery: A Guide to Abundant Life Through Its Elements,” and in her teachings and care of countless local clients.

Barbara left Buffalo several years ago and relocated to Houston,Texas where she lived with her son and continued her work until the time of her passing on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

In addition to individual consultations and seminar teachings over the past 15 plus years, she wrote articles concerning natural health in Challenger News, and in a local Western New York journal. She also shared her knowledge to the community on a weekly radio broadcast through which she provided natural health information to her listening audience.

She held a bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Education for the Mentally Retarded Child from SUNY at Buffalo, and taught professionally in the public schools. She also held several positions with the NY State Department of Labor and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, over a 28 year time frame. Her most fulfilling career, however, began when she discovered the art of natural healing.

*Mushrooms: controls blood pressure; lowers cholesterol; kills bacteria; combats cancer; strengthens bones. *Onions: reduce risk of heart attack; combats cancer; kills bacteria; lowers cholesterol; fights fungus. (More next week) *Oranges: supports immune systems; combats cancer; protects your heart; strengthens respiration. *Peaches: prevents constipation; combats cancer; helps stop strokes; aids digestion; helps hemorrhoids. *Peanuts: protects against heart disease; promotes weight loss; combats prostate cancer; lowers cholesterol; aggravates diverticulitis. *Pineapple: strengthens bones; relieves colds; aids digestion; dissolves warts; blocks diarrhea. *Prunes: slows aging process; prevents constipation; boosts memory; lowers cholesterol; protects against heart disease. *Rice: protects your heart; battles diabetes; conquers kidney stones; combats cancer; helps stop strokes. *Strawberries: combats cancer; protects your heart; boosts memory, clams stress. *Sweet Potato: saves your eyesight; lifts mood; combats cancer; strengthens bones. *Tomatoes: protects prostate; combats cancer; lowers cholesterol; protects your heart. *Walnuts: lowers cholesterol; combats cancer; boosts memory; lifts mood; protects against heart disease. *Water: promotes weight loss; combats cancer; conquers kidney stone; smoothes skin. *Watermelon: protects prostate; promotes weight loss; lowers cholesterol; helps stop strokes; controls blood pressure. *Wheat germ: combats colon cancer; prevents constipation; lowers cholesterol; helps stop stokes; improves digestion. *Wheat brand: combats colon cancer; prevents constipation; lowers cholesterol; helps stop strokes; improves digestion. *Yogurt: guards against ulcers; strengthens bones; lowers cholesterol; supports immune systems; aids digestion.

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FAITH & FAMILY

Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

New Covenant Church of Christ to The Passing of Rev. Stephen R. Everette Host Martin Luther King Birthday Rev. Stephen R. Everette, pastor of The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd., Buffalo, NY, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2016, the 90th Celebration Fundraiser Event Anniversary of the founding of the church. He and his wife Mia arrived in Buffalo A Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration featuring The Touche’ Band & Show, will be held on January 17 at 8 p.m. at the Tralf. The event is a fundraiser for the New Covenant Church of Christ parking lot. Pastor Jackie Ross Brown is Senior Pastor.

Admission to the show is $20 in advance and $25 at the door and are available at Doris Records, Ticketmaster and the Tralf Box Office.

from Baltimore, MD in July, 2014 after accepting a call from the church congregation. Rev. Everette was installed as pastor of the church on August 17, 2014. He was a graduate of Concordia University in Chicago and received his M. Div. degree from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The wake for Rev. Everette is Thursday, January 14 from 5-7 p.m. at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior where funeral service will be held on Friday, January 15, viewing at 11 a.m. and service at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers any donations may be made to The Lutheran Church of Our Savior Altar Guild.

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Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

The 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast On Monday, January 18, 2016 New Hope Baptist Church will be celebrating its 26th year of hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast.

The mission was to annually sponsor a breakfast in order to raise funds to award scholarships to recent high school graduates from Buffalo Public Schools, who had been accepted into a college or university for the upcoming fall semester.

Under current Pastor Herschel Chapman, Jr. the New Hope Christian Education Scholarship Committee continues to work tirelessly to host this annual breakfast.

For tickets call 716-8830821.

RASHEED WYATT

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Entertainment/Lifestyles

Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

ON STAGE *“Stuck in a bar with several strangers during a blizzard?” A Staged Reading of -Title: “The Kindness of Strangers” by Mark Humphrey,Location: 1412 Main St. Buffalo, NY Monday, January 18th at 7:30pm; Admission free featuring Tom Lacusa, Jake Albarella, Michael Breen, Hugh Davis & Verneice Turner

*Friday Night Laughs Friday January 15 ESI Events Presents Friday Night Laughs with Sommore Hosted by Capone@ TRALF MUSIC HALL All Tickets will be honored from the rescheduled December 4th show.

If you have any further questions please refer to your point of purchase.

*Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber DopeSex & Dem Wild Buffalo Love Joints @ Nietzsche’s - 248 Allen St. Friday, January 29 at 9:00 p.m. $10 admission.Tickets available online now.

Burnt Sugar Superfreaks the Rick James Playabook! plus DJ Milk spinning old school funk & soul & artist/attorney Leroi C. Johnson, Rick’s brother who managed and toured with Rick throughout the 1980s. *RIHANNA! 8;30 p.m., March 23, First Niagara Center, 8554444 firstniagaracenter.com Tickets $30.50 - $126.

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Great LadIes of Swing SPECIAL OFFER! Sat. Jan. 23, 8pm

Tickets just $20 Use Code DEEJAZZ Students $10

Broadway songstress Dee Daniels joins John Morris Russell and the BPO to pay homage to the musical stylings of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Sarah Vaughan.

ORCHESTRA MEETS JAZZ Thurs. Jan. 21, 7pm

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The Colored Musicians Club All-Star Combo performs with the BPO to illustrate Buffalo’s role in the birth of jazz.

SPECIAL OFFER!

Tickets just $10 Use Code KTSJAZZ Students $10

Stay for the after-party with the George Scott Big Band!

CALL (716)885-5000 | BPO.ORG

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*Sunday January 17: Frank Quall Presents Touché 7pm Doors | 8pm Show 21+ Admitted *Deniece Williams performing Live in Buffalo Diaab Entertainment presents Deniece Williams March 19,Buffalo State Performing Arts Center 8:00 pm. Ticket price: Reserved Seating VIP $65, $45 $40,Tickets available at the Rockwell Hall Box Office Hours Monday –Friday 9:00 -5:00pm-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pmWebsite: www.buffalostatepac.org Email: @ rhpac@ Buffalostate.edubuffalostate. edu Phone: 716-878-3005 or Doris Records at 716 -8832410.

Herbert Celebrates One Year on Air! On Tuesday Jan 12, 2016 Sam Herbert celebrated his one year Anniversary being on the air at WUFO 1080 Mix AM Buffalo. Every 2nd and last Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, his show, “To God Be The Glory. The Truth Nothing but The Truth So Help Us God,” can be heard. “I talk about real issues that affect real people in the City of Buffalo - I pull no punches I speak truth to power. Tune in!” said Sam. Congratulations!

Lifestyles

Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

Happy Birthday Dr. King!

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Vaughn McIver

Celebrity Hair Stylist Brings Talents Back To Buffalo!

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ELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST, Vaughn McIver, is a Buffalo native who has styled Mary J. Blige, celebrity fashion stylist June Ambrose, model Iman for the Bravo network, reality TV Star Melissa Ford on Blood Sweat and Heels, Black Hair Bazaar, Don Diva and Passion Hair Magazine as well as Fashion Week in NY. Vaughn is here to announce the grand opening of his new WNY Hair Salon GARTH BEAUTY located at 1375 Main Street on Saturday Jan. 16 at 8pm. Vaughn started his career at an early age here in Buffalo NY, where he made a well known name for himself, but his goals and aspirations were bigger! His dream was to become a Celebrity Hair Stylist! And he did just that.

Vaughn is now here to bring his talent back to his roots and continue uplifting the confidence and inner beauty of todays women. Garth Beauty is a full service Hair Salon specializing in natural hair care, extensions, repairing of chemically damaged hair, Mink Eye Lashes and much more. Please stop by or call for a free consultation@917-279-5183.

“Never forget that everything Hitler did in Germany was legal.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

GENERATIONS

Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

Outstanding Swimmer Alize Allen plans to swim at Canisius

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lize Allen a 17 year old Senior at City Honors High School, was the focus of a Student Shine issue back in March of 2012. As an outstanding student athlete Alize has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend and swim for Canisius College, a Division 1 swim program.

Alize was awarded both Academic and Athletic scholarships covering the full cost of her tuition.

While attending City Honors, Alize has been on its Varsity Swim Team for 6 years being the youngest swimmer to ever swim varsity as grade 11 year old in grade 7. Her first year she broke 5 School, Pool and City records, and has continuously broken her own records every year since. As the Captain of the Girls Va r s i t y s w i m t e a m she currently holds 9 of 11 individual records and along with her teammates also holds the record for the 400 yard freestyle relay.

When Alize graduates in June, she will be the most successful swimmer in the 177year history of the Buf-

EMPLOYMENT

Director of Community Relations/Deputy Director of State Relations The University at Buffalo (UB) seeks candidates for the position of Director of Community Relations/Deputy Director of State Relations to serve as UB’s lead policy advisor, strategist and liaison in matters concerning community relations, including the university’s relationships with city, county and town elected and government officials, the university’s multiple neighborhoods, and its advocacy and engagement with local businesses, organizations and citizens’ groups. In addition, the incumbent will participate in the full range of UB's state relations activities as directed by the Director of Government Relations to promote the strategic interests of the university.

Detailed information about the position and the application process can be found online at https:///www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu, posting # 1500860. All applications must be submitted through this online site by January 20, 2016.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic university community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

falo Public School system, being only the second student to ever receive an athletic scholarship from City Honors.

In addition to high school swimming, Alize is also a USA National swimmer with the Star Swimming Club. Alize is a AAAA swimmer and will be competing in the Niagara LSC Championship Meet in Webster, NY. Alize will also compete in Orlando, Florida March 17th thru the 20th at the 18 and under NCSA Junior National Championship Meet for the 2nd year in a row.

Alize visited several colleges across the country, Ivy League and traditional and was coveted by coaches at other prestigious Universities before making her final decision to stay local and attend Canisius College.

Due to her athletic prowess Alize has been featured in the Buffalo Challenger, The Buffalo News, has been a Channel 7 Super 7 Athlete of the Week and been featured by Channel 2 reporter Claudine Ewing as an inspiring teenager in Buffalo, New York .

Alize works hard to maintain her Honor Roll Average studying and doing homework some sometimes up to 4 hours a night. She also swims 2 ½ hours a day up to 6 times a week. Alize is also an active church member as well as being on the Parish Youth Council at St. Martin de Porres under the guidance of Father Ron Sadjak.

Alize would like other stu dents to know that there are other sports available to them other than the traditional Basketball and Football. “As African Americans we are capable of competing and excelling at Golf, Tennis, Hockey and Swimming as well” she says.

A lize believes that if you can balance academics and athletics through diligence, hard work and lots of support from family and friends that you can succeed in anything.

Alize will be majoring in Pre-Law and Criminal Justice with the intent of becoming a lawyer and later a judge with the hope of repairing the relationships between law enforcement, our judicial system and the community in which we live.

10 Students to Receive Trophies for Success Awards Columnist Eva M. Doyle will present the Trophies for Success Awards on Saturday, January 16 at the Merriweather Library beginning at 3 p.m.

The subtitle for these awards is” Catching Students Doing the Right Thing.” The following students will be honored: Nikali Thomas, a senior at McKinley High School, Kayla Denise Hill, Grade 10 from the Leonardo DaVinci High school, Tenijah Frida, Grade 10, Math, Science, and Technology school (MST), and Makayla Nunley grade 7 from Lorraine Academy. Each student will receive a special trophy. Mrs. Doyle stated that she always wanted to present trophies to students for doing good work. The next Trophies for Success Awards will be presented in May. If you are interested in nominating a student for the next awards program or making a donation to help with the cost of the program you can call Mrs. Doyle at (716) 847-6010 or send an email message to ewriter52@ aol.com

Attention East High School Class of 1966!

A 50th Year Reunion Planning Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, January 19 at 5 p.m. at The Bailey Delavan Library, 1187 E. Delavan Ave. Please call or text 716812-4469 or call Moe Brown at 716-220-0427 to RSVP

Diamond Girls Rock - Girls Mentoring Program for girls between the ages of 10 - 18.

Please joins us every Monday at 6:30p.m.at the East Delavan Community Center, 877 East Delavan Ave., Bflo.

NY. for more info please call (716) 389-0115 and leave a message or visit our FB Page:www.facebook.com/ diamondgirlsrock or email us @ Diamondsintheroughbflo@gmail.com

VOICES

Challenger Community News • January 13, 2016

The Day Dr. King Visited Buffalo

My Son Was Murdered!

Several months before he was assassinated, Dr. Martin Luther King visited Buffalo on November 9, 1967 at the invitation of the Student Association at UB. He spoke at Kleinhans Music Hall to a full house, and as former Council President George K. Arthur recalls, few African Americans were in attendance. In fact it was only he and several others, including former Deputy Speaker Arthur O. Eve, Horace Billy Johnson, Police Captain Marian Bass, and Police Captain Floyd Edwards, who met with him. The late Garfield Hinton, the Challenger’s brilliant Senior Editor at the time, was also part of that group, and covered the historic event. Following are excerpts from Mr. Hinton’s 1967 report.

By GARFIELD HINTON

Linda Cray Maclin Randle

ED. NOTE: The recently released statistics citing Buffalo’s homicide rate having dropped 35 percent, brought little comfort to the loved ones of those lost in senseless murders on the streets of Buffalo. Linda Cray Maclin Randle, a mother, grandmother and entrepreneur, lost her only son, Myron Mykoll Maclin, to senseless violence in September of 2014. His killer, a troubled 23-yearold young man, was sentenced in December. As she and her family seek closure and peace, she has thoughts of what she might be able to do as an individual to help others and bring an end to some of the violence. A specialized cosmetologist by trade, she is considering offering not only hair cuts – but encouragement – to young men and women. Her letter, which she said she hopes will bring some awareness to others, follows:

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Myron Mykoll Maclin June 21, 1974 - September 4, 2014 n September 4th 2014 my son Myron Mykoll Maclin, was murdered!!!

I lost my son - my one and only child. Yes Myron was killed - murdered Violently on Main street in Buffalo New York.

This unexpected tragedy has left a void in my heart and I know I must be his voice to speak out and bring on other voices of parents and families that are dealing the same type of tragedy in their lives.

We must pull together to stop the murders and killing in our communities, throughout the county and the world.

We Must Shout It out! STOP THE MURDERS, THE VIOLENCE AND THE KILLING!!!

Myron leaves behind two little children, his family and friends that loved him. We will miss him deeply.

Myron, like many others, was so much more than just another Linda and son Myron. statistic. Certified in culinary arts and barbering, he loved to cook and was very talented and passionate about cutting mens hair. He had a big heart. Myron often cut hair for sheltered men to lift their sprits as well as his friends and regular clients.

On August 8th 2014 he was picked up by his aunt and spent the day at the family reunion with his dad, grandmother, aunts uncles and cousins. The following day he went by his aunt and uncle’s house to paint their fence. Myron and I spoke before and after, and he was so excited and happy because he was pulling things together to move into his new place. We were all sending house warming gifts: his aunt had large bags of groceries, there was a new sofa and dinette set from us and everyone was very happy for him.

Myron and I did not speak on that Wednesday. And then I get the worse telephone call in my life. “MYRON IS DEAD!” OH MY GOD! To find out that he was killed, murdered, that was unreal; the pain almost too much to bear.

Please!!!The murders and killings must stop!

(Linda, who is based in Chicago,, is the sister of renowned sculptress/artist Valeria Cray and retired police officer Patrick A. Cray.)

City Continues to Ignore The Value of The Buffalo Special Police Dear Editor: Mayor Brown, Common Council and Buffalo Police PBA, please read this. As all of you speak of Public Safety this past week, you continue to ignore an asset provided to you in the City Charter. Your auxiliary police, the Buffalo Special Police.

This well trained, all volunteer organization has augmented or assisted the Buffalo Police Department since 1972. For some reason the Buffalo Police Union sees the unit as a threat, why? The Common Council blames the Mayor and the Mayor blames the Union, for not utilizing the BSP. Isn’t this what Donald Trump has been talking about, “ Stupid Leaders”?

Council President Pridgen, does support the idea of deployment of the Buffalo Special Police.

Most cities have Auxiliary Police, Reserve officers or Special Police and utilize them for street patrol, special events, crowd and traffic control. These units pose no threat to hiring or reduction of the Police Force; or overtime for Police Officers.

With crime and terrorist threats on the rise, would this not be an inexpensive and sensible thing to do? An extra set of eyes from a well-trained Special Police Officer can only make the public safer and the public feel safe.

To The Mayor, Common Council and Buffalo Police PBA, get over your petty, differences and do the “smart” thing and utilize the Buffalo Special Police.

Dennis R. Brennan Chief of Police ( retired)

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n a special press conference Thursday evening at Kleinhans Music Hall, following his major address, Dr. Martin Luther King called the ballot one of the keys to the door of freedom. A vote-less people is a powerless people, he added. Dr. King called not just for desegregated schools but also for integrated quality education. Dr. King disavowed any personal interest in running for the presidency, and expressed no hope that a third party candidate could win a national election. He did say however, that a peace candidate who gives voters an alternative could win the election. Referring to Negro servicemen in Vietnam, Dr. King noted that Negroes are 11% of the American population; 24% of the Vietnam and almost 50% of the combat troops there. On proposed cuts in the antipoverty program Dr. King commented that it is too bad that Congress at this time is playing with poor and engaging in a kind 1967 VISIT: Pictured (L-R) Dr. King’s assistant Rev. Bernard Lee, traveled with him; then Board of Supervisors Member George of political guerilla warfare thus who K. Arthur, Police Captain Marian Bass, Dr. King, then Council Meminviting social disaster. Dr. King ber Horace Billy Johnson, and Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve. said also that to put 275,000 young people in Headstart Programs; 250,000 in Neighborhood Job Corps programs; 90,000 in other anti-poverty programs out in the street will be an invitation not only to summer riots but to winter riots as well.

Dr. King said that the election of Carl Stokes as Mayor of Cleveland and Richard Hatcher as Mayor of Gary will give the Negro new hope in his struggle to become a first class citizen.

Earlier addressing a near capacity audience on “ The Future of Integration” Dr. King, neatly attired in a blue suit and tie, white shirt and black shoes, began by briefly outlining highpoints in the history of the Negro in America…

Summer riots are caused by winters of delay, Dr. King observed, continuing, Negroes did not create slavery, slums, unemployment.

Then Dr. King explained why the Negro’s struggle today is more difficult than it was 3 or 4 years ago. “ It is one thing to take the whip from Bull Connors or Jim Clark but it is another thing to say to a man that he should not be poverty stricken or that he should have quality education or that he should be able to live next door to you. A lot of people were outraged by the way we were treated. They were against segregation and brutality but not for genuine equality for the black man.”

“It is easier to integrate lunch counters than to eradicate slums. It is easier to guarantee the right vote than an annual income. We are in a period that is going to cost the nation something.”

Dr. King specifically suggested $20 billion a year for the next 2 years.

The loudest applause of the evening came when Dr. King said that America is more concerned with winning, what I consider, an ill considered and unjust war in Vietnam than in winning the war against poverty at home. He contrasted an expenditure of $500,000 to kill an enemy soldier in Vietnam with $53.00 a year in the so called war against poverty.

Dr. King bemoaned the fact that Negro soldiers fight in Vietnam only to return home to various types of discrimination. That is why many Negro servicemen re-enlist, he explained.

Explaining his views on Vietnam, Dr. King stated: “There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, politic nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.”

Winding up his powerful address, spoken without notes, Dr. King concluded: “If the inexpressible cruelties of slavery couldn’t stop us, the opposition we now face including the so-called White backlash will surely fail. We are going to win our freedom because both the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of the Dr. King (left), George Arthur, Almighty God are embodied in our echoing demands and so I can and Garfield Hinton. still say ‘We Shall Overcome!’ ”

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LEGAL NOTICE BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive separate sealed bids for the following contract work: Replacement of Primary Electrical Distribution System at Marine Drive Apartments; 1409G-ST General Construction; 14-09E-ST Electrical and 1409M-St Mechanical.

Pre-bid Conferences will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 10:00am 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.

Separate Sealed bids for each BMHA Job listed above will be received on Thursday, January 28, 2016 until 3:00pm 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.

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 items, required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted.

Dated: January 7, 2016

Scholar Athlete Takal Molson

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his week I would like to share some information on scholar athlete Takal Molson.

Who is Takal Molson? Takal is in his senior year at St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster, NY. At 6’3”, Takal plays basketball and football for his school. In basketball he holds the positions of a forward and guard, averaging 27 points per game. In football he holds the position of quarter back, has passed for 1,500 yards and ran for over 500 yards.

While he excels in sports, he also takes his academics very seriously. He has kept an 85 average or higher during high school and 1200 on his SATs. Takai works on his skills even during COACH the weekends and off season. He learned a lot from his father (Taka Molson) and uncle CAL (Willie Mo).

ANSWERS TO JAN. 6, 2016 SPORTS TRIVIA QUESTIONS 1.John Stockton holds the NBA assist record 2.The Carolina Panthers joined the NFL in 1995 3.Tampa Bay’s first coach was John McKay 4.Corey Graham played for the University of New Hampshire 5.Muhammad Ali’s real name is Cassius Clay

Assistant Professor The Social Work Department at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor.

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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

EMPLOYMENT Registration Monitor Full-time with benefits.

Minimum Associate’s degree human services or childhood development or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Ability to interpret child care regulations, computer literate, NYS driver’s license and car. Regulating child care providers in obtaining/ maintaining NYS registration compliance and provide technical assistance.

Service area: eastern Niagara County and North Tonawanda.

ACHIEVEMENT COORDINATOR

The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is currently seeking applicants for the position of Achievement Coordinator. The sucMUSICIAN WANTED cessful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Education and a The New Hope Baptist Church minimum of 5 years teaching experience. in Niagara Falls, New York is The Achievement Coordinator is responsible for the following: looking for a qualified pianist/ Assist grade level teams with strategic opportunities for interdisorganist to play for a medium ciplinary units and integration of technology and performance size congregation. Must be assessment; coordinate instructional materials; coordinate stua person of faith and have a dent achievement testing; engage in targeted instructional coachBuffalo Challenger commitment to building the ing; assist in observation and evaluation of teachers; work with music Director to develop clear procedures; ensure compliance with all Size: program. Salary-Nego2 (4”) x 2” tiable. Knowledge of praise, assessment guidelines. NYS SBL or SDL Certification or NYS Wednesday, Issue: and traditional gospel music01/13/16 SAS, NYS SDA Certification preferred; a minimum of 5 years helpful and is able to work successful teaching experience; evidence of data use for instrucwith a youth choir. If intertional planning; excellent written and verbal communication ested, please contact Deacon skills Michael Williamson at 716Resumes should be submitted to the Search Committee Chair, 622-2189 or Deacon Patrick 15 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214 or jpotter@adjcharter.org Jones at 716-990-3676.

by January 22, 2016.

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Assistant Coach, Women’s Tennis Nurse Case Manager Want to be involved in a new and challenging program to provide patient centered care to senior adult or disabled Medicaid consumers? Valid NY RN license, car and clean driver’s license required. Home care nurses and BSN preferred. Bilingual a plus. Competitive salary & benefits.

Jewish Family Service is a non-sectarian, multifaceted agency serving the community for the past 150 years. Interested? Email hr@jfsbuffalo.org or fax: 716-883-7637. EOE.

Health Home Care Coordinator / Social Worker Be part of a dynamic new Health Home team at Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County as a CARE COORDINATOR. The Health Home Care Coordinator will actively work with health home enrollees including immigrants and other seniors with chronic conditions to provide community outreach and educate, enroll and manage health care and social needs. They will help clients create treatment plans, schedule appointments, resolve insurance problems, develop self-management skills and refer to other medical and social resources.

ROOMS FOR RENT: Delavan-Humboldt area, Bailey-Delavan. $325$480. Everything included.

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ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE COACH The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is currently seeking applicants for the position of Academic Performance Coach. The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Teaching, Educational Administration, subject matter, or a related field, and New York State Education Certification.

The Academic Performance Coach should have at least five years teaching experience, proven classroom teaching performance, experience analyzing and interpreting student achievement and data and its application to instruction, and knowledge of effective staff development techniques.

Preferred qualifications: NYS SBL or SDL Certification (or NYS SAS, NYS SDA Certification), knowledge of and/or experience as a trainer in the most recent NYS Standards including Common Core.

Resumes should be submitted to the Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214 or jpotter@adjcharter.org

by January 22, 2016.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, healthcare, or other related degree required or commensurate background. Experience in client engagement, direct delivery of services with seniors, and medical terminology knowledge preferred. Bilingual is a plus, particularly Burmese, Somali or Nepali and have a background working with new Americans. Clean driver’s license as well as flexibility to work some evenings/weekends a must.

Jewish Family Service is a non-sectarian, multifaceted agency serving the community for the past 150 years. Interested? Email hr@jfsbuffalo.org or fax: 716-883-7637. EOE.

Assist in all aspects of the Women’s Tennis program as assigned by the Women’s Tennis Head Coach. Develop a competitive Division I Women’s Tennis Team.

Responsible for: Recruitment and retention of student-athletes, planning and executing practices for all aspects of the women’s tennis program, fundraising, and community and alumni relations. Oversee the academic progress of the women’s tennis studentathletes.

How to Apply: Please complete application process at: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58450 Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Minimum one year of successful experience as a graduate assistant in a college Division I athletic program. Demonstrable experience in sport team travel, budgeting, and scheduling required. Knowledge of NCAA and the Mid-American Conference policies and rules.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer/recruiter.

LEGAL NOTICE Bid

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid 4544 - BRAKE DRUMS 4545 - TRAFFIC COUNTING PROGRAM 4546 - SAFETY AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONSULTANT Download Bids from www. nfta.com

LEGAL NOTICE RFP Buffalo City School District Request for Proposals Background & Credentialing Services The Buffalo Public Schools, Division of Plant Services & School Planning, is soliciting proposals to develop and design a program that will enable the District to reduce security risk and provide computer monitored time and attendance as well as background screening and credentialing of third party vendors.

Companies must be experienced in safety and security monitoring of organizations. The RFP may be requested electronically via e-mail from Veronica Kait at vkait@buffaloschools.org. Proposals will be received at the Office of Plant Services & School Planning, 403 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 on January 29, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE RFP NOTICE OF INVITATION TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR ERIE COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 3 FLOW MONITORING – I/I QUANTIFICATION REPORT Proposals are requested by the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Sewerage Management (DEP) for Flow Monitoring – I/I Quantification in Erie County Sewer Districts No. 3.

In accordance with Local Law No. 6, proposals are hereby invited for the subject project.

Proposals are to be submitted in the exact format of submittal available from Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Sewerage Management Room 1034, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202, Telephone (716) 858-8383. Proposals will be due February 9, 2016 at 4:00 PM. To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) or review documents related to this invitation, please call the above number, write to the above address or visit www.erie.gov and search under “New Request for Proposal” on the right hand side of the webpage.

This invitation does not commit Erie County Sewer District No. 3, Erie County, or its Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Sewerage Management, to accept any proposal, nor does it obligate Erie County for any costs associated with preparing or submitting proposals.

By:JOSEPH L. FIEGL, P.E. Deputy Commissioner Erie County Department of Environment & Planning Division of Sewerage Management

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Legislator Betty Jean Grant Announces HEAP Outreach Session Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant (D-Buffalo) is announcing that a HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) outreach session for the second legislative district will be held at the Ken-Bailey Neighborhood Housing Service, 995 Kensington Ave. in Buffalo on Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

-Proof of income received within the last 30 days for all household members. mentation to the session: tele are welcome to apply for Applicants must have a final -Current Heat and Electric -One (1) form of identificaHEAP assistance at outreach disconnection notice. General tion for all household mem- Bills including current shut sites, regardless of age84363_FUEL_HEAPPRINT_PH1 or HEAP applicants are/ required (Birth Li- off or disconnect notices, if BW / 6.861”Wbers X 10”H / PUB:Certificates, BUFFALO CHALLENGER disability. Emergency Heap to bring the following docu- cense, Social Security Card) applicable

HEAP is a federally funded program to assist Erie County Residents with their heating bills. The HEAP outreach will be administered by the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services and is open to all income eligible households. For more information, contact the HEAP Hotline at 858-7870 or 858-7466 or visit: www. erie.gov/depts/socialservices/ heap.asp and www.mybenefits.nygov.

Interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. All prospective clienLEGAL NOTICE RFP REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NORTHLAND CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER FINAL DESIGN SERVICES BUFFALO, NEW YORK

The Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC) is seeking qualifications from Architectural and Engineering teams to provide complete design services for the construction of the Western New York Workforce Training Center and renovations to other industrial buildings in the Northland Corridor complex.

The entire complex includes over 700,000 square feet of built space on approximately 35 acres of land. The Workforce Training Center will occupy approximately 100,000 square feet within a 230,000 sf industrial building at 683 Northland Avenue. BUDC is seeking teams to provide a full range of design services, from programming and schematic design through construction administration and inspection; with expertise in educational and training facilities, industrial redevelopment, brownfields and environmental remediation.

BUDC is also requiring a minimum 25% MBE and 5% WBE participation and is encouraging teaming and joint ventures with M/WBE’s. The deadline for submitting qualification statements is 4:00 p.m., February 17, 2016.

An information meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 9:00 am in the 5th Floor Conference Room at 95 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY. The full RFQ can be obtained by contacting David Stebbins, Buffalo Urban Development Corporation, 95 Perry Street, Suite 404, Buffalo, New York 14203; 716-362-8378, and dstebbins@buffalourbandevelopment.com; or by accessing the BUDC website at www.buffalourbandevelopment.com.

GET HELP PAYING YOUR HEATING BILLS. If you need help paying your heating bills this winter, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help. Apply today because funds are very limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

You may also be eligible for a reduced rate on your heating bills through LICAAP, National Fuel’s Low Income Customer Affordability Assistance Program. For more information, or to see if you qualify, visit HEAPhelps.com, call 1-877-443-2743 or apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wednesday January 13

Free Legal Advice!

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.

The Free Legal Advice Clinic is free of charge and open to the public. Lawyers will be on hand to discuss issues and give advice on any matters you may have questions about. Hosted

by WNY council on Occupational Safety and Health and PUSH Buffalo, the clinic will be held at Our Lady of Hope Church at Lafayette and Grant on Thursday, January 16 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. For more information or questions call at 833-5416.

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 885-6348.

HUSTLE FOR HEALTH: Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, 10AM Followed by Holiday Party. Free & Open to All. Call 832-1010 “Buffalo, In Light Of Ferguson” : Investigative Post Panel Discussion will Feature Rev. Pridgen, Dr. Henry Taylor, 12 noon at Osteria 166, 166 Franklin Street, Tickets $25, or $10 for Investigative Post members.

Board of Education Meeting: 5 p.m., Waterfront School 95 Fourth Street.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, vs.

COLLEEN GRAY AS EXECUTOR AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. WALSH; MICHAEL MCGUIRE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. WALSH; DENNIS MCGUIRE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. WALSH; SHARON PETTITT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. WALSH; DONNA GRIMALDI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. WALSH; PATRICIA EWELL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN M. WALSH; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the 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 the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until Sixty (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of Sixty-seven thousand eight hundred 00/100 ($67,800.00) Dollars and interest, recorded on March 17, 2008, at Liber 13395 Page 2561, of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York, covering premises known as 474 TAUNTON PLACE, BUFFALO, NY 14216. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: November 20, 2015 Westbury, New York RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: Daniel Greenbaum, Esq.900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 280-7675

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Thursday January 14 38th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Honoring Dr. King, 12 – 1 p.m., Downtown Central Library Auditorium, 1 Lafayette Square, info 716 858 8900. Free Open To Public Global Concepts Charter School & Ruben Santiago-Hudson Fine Arts Center Film Festival: showing SELMA at 5:30 p.m., 169 Roland Ave, Lackawanna. Limited Seats. RSVP to cclark@globalccs.org Buffalo Common Council Education Committee Sessions: 1:30 p.m. at 65 Niagara Square, Council Chambers Contract and Compliance Meeting: 6-7:45 PM, 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Frank E Merriweather, Jr. Library For more info Charley Fisher at716-650-8889 or Leg. Betty Jean Grant 716-6025877.

Saturday January 16 Trophies for Success Awards : Merriweather Library 3:00 p.m. “ Catching Students Doing the Right Thing.” For info Eva Doyle at (716) 847-6010 or email to ewriter52@aol.com “Father’s Empowerment: Handling Baby’s Mama Drama in the Family Court” Forum: 10 am Fellowship Word located at 878 Humboldt Parkway at E. Utica.

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RINSE YOUR RECYCLABLES. (PLEASE!) If it’s been touched by food, it should be rinsed with water before going into the green tote.

CAN IT BE RECYCLED? Call 311 or visit BuffaloRecycles.org to learn more.

MAYOR BYRON W. BROWN

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