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18th Annual

Queen City Jazz Fest!

Celebrating The Colored Musicians Club and Buffalo’s Iconic History of Jazz Page 8

Nanny’s Nook Celebrates Expansion!

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Annual Rochester Pan African Festival Returns Page 2

Village Elders Salute: Connie Eve & Jerry Daniels Page 12

Bogus Court Case Against Betty Grant Ends: “I’m thankful that it’s over.”

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INSIDE ROCHESTER

Annual Pan Afrikan Festival Returns!

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fter a two year pause, the A.B.O.V.E. organization is happy to officially announce the 14th Annual Pan Afrikan Festival (formerly the Afrikan American Festival).

This year the theme for the free one-day event, is "ONE LOVE" Enjoy a day of live music, food, vendors, cultural history & displays, activities, health activities/information, and much more.

Volunteers and Vendors can go to the website to get information and complete the applications.

Date: Saturday, August 6, from 11 AM to 8 PM Location: Highland Bowl-1137 South Avenue-Rochester, New York 14620 The exciting lineup for this year's Pan Afrikan Festival includes: Ghanian Womba African Drumming & Dancing, Mambo Kings Latin Music, Jimmie Highsmith Jazz Band, Jay Baba Afro beats Music, Latriste Fulton & Frequency Blues Band, Ignite Reggae Music, Wala Afrobeats Music, ReVibe Neo Soul Music, KT Rap/Hip Hop Music. The HEADLINER: will be the Freelance Band R&B Music.

A.B.O.V.E. Would like to thank all of the sponsors and supporters, as they play a huge role in the success of the Festival: Greater Rochester Health Foundation, ESL Federal Credit Union, Wegmans, Dr. Wilhelmina Sizer, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, and the Rochester Black Nurses Association. The Pan Afrikan Festival brings together the Diverse Rochester Community to Celebrate and Share the Afrikan/ Afrikan American Heritage.

This year the Health Tent will be overseen by Dr. Wilhelmina Sizer, and the theme for the Health Tent is "HEALTH MATTERS." Partnering and working closely with the Rochester Black Nurses Association and other agencies, there will be discussion on health risks that affect communities of color. Healthy food and snacks will be provided. Lastly, there will be various activities that promote healthy living, exercise and physical activities such as Zumba, dancing, and much more. See you there!

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Mayor Evans Declares Gun Violence State of Emergency Last Thursday, July 21, Mayor Malik D. Evans declared a Gun Violence State of Emergency in the City of Rochester in response to a surge in shootings and deadly shootings.

“The City and our partners in government will dedicate all possible resources to bring an immediate end to this violence and prevent it from expanding further,” said Rochester Mayor Malik Evans at podium, declaring a gun vioMayor Evans. “We know lence emergency in the City of Rochester. these shootings are directly tied to a deadly cycle of disputes and retaliations and we will do all we can to disrupt these disputes before they reach critical mass.”

Just hours after the proclamation, a Rochester police officer was shot and killed and his partner wounded .The slain officer was in a parked vehicle with his partner when 17 rounds were fired into the vehicle from behind, Rochester Police Capt. Frank Umbrino said at a Friday news conference. The two were part of the department’s plainclothes tactical unit and were investigating a murder.

Police have arrested and charged a 21-year old man from the Boston, Massachusetts area second-degree murder, attempted murder, assault and weapons counts.

-The ProclamationEvans said the city had, before the officer’s death, recorded 41 homicides this year and more than 200 people had been shot. The homicide count was one less than at the same time the previous year. The mayor said recent shootings were “directly tied to a deadly cycle of disputes and retaliations.”

The Proclamation gives the Mayor broad powers to protect life and property and to bring the emergency under control.

With each 30-day renewal of the Proclamation, the City will continue to assess violence patterns in city neighborhoods to develop and launch a suite of violence-prevention strategies enabled by the expanded authority it provides.

These strategies will build upon the work that is already underway across City departments in the areas of violence prevention, intervention and suppression.

In addition, Mayor Evans has asked our Federal, State and County partners for further resources to provide more mental health and violence disruption services to actively attack this crisis from all angles.

Mayor Evans also implored city residents with information on disputes and criminal activity to come forward and cooperate with police and, or the Office of Violence Prevention Programs.

“Our most powerful tool in this fight against violence is information and cooperation from the community,” said Mayor Evans. “It is in times of crisis that we see the true heroes of our community and this is a time of crisis. We need our own local heroes to rise to the occasion. These are your Update: Police Involved in Arrest of Black EM Driver Has neighborhoods, these are your children we are trying Record of Misconduct to protect.”

Charles LoTempio, a Rochester police investigator ,suspended with pay earlier this month after a video showed him handcuffing a Black EMT and taking her into custody while she was pushing a paten’s gurney into the emergency department at Strong Memorial Hospital. Since then its been reported that he has been a defendant in five federal lawsuits alleging misconduct between 2012 and 2018. He was previously suspended for use of excessive force and received a reprimand for conducting a strip search without first obtaining a search warrant.

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AREA BRIEFS TOPS Regional VP is Fruit of the City Guest on Herbert’s National Night Out Talk Show on WUFO The FruitBelt Coalition/ TOP’S Regional Vice President Mike Patti will be the guest on host Sam Herbert’s talk show “The Truth and Nothing But The Truth” Saturday, July 30 on WUFO 1080AM/96.5FM from 1:30 to 2 p.m. The topic of discussion will be the reopening of Top’s Market on Jefferson Avenue. The Truth and Nothing But The Truth So Help Us God airs on WUFO the last Saturday of each month.

Fruit of the City, along with participating block clubs and sponsors, will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2 starting at 3:30 p.m. at the William-Emslie Family YMCA, 585 William Street. Bring a dish to share and lawn chair! Lots of family events and more! To RSVP for all group participants and additional information please call (716)8936428.

Innovative Home Economist And Advocate For The Underserved, Audrose Mackel Banks, Passes At 93 Audrose Mackel Banks, formerly of Buffalo, recently of Mumford, New York, transitioned into eternal life in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. The eldest of five children, she was born in Natchez, Mississippi on February 9, 1929, to the late Dr. Audley Maurice Mackel, Sr. & Rosetta Lloyd Mackel.

She lived in Natchez, and briefly in Monroe, LA, until adulthood, after which she resided in Philadelphia, PA, and Rochester and Buffalo, New York. Later, she moved with her husband of 55 years, the late Charles JL Banks, to his hometown of Mumford, where she became a beloved and respected resident while Audrose Mackel Banks actively enjoying life with family, friends, and neighbors.

She was an active member of Mumford’s historic Second Baptist Church.

Mrs. Banks earned a BS in Home Economics from Bennett College in Greensboro, NC, and a MS in Home Economics and Adult Education from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She did postgraduate study at SUNY-Buffalo, Cornell University, The University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Southern Illinois University. During her career, she served as an Extension Home Economist with the Erie County, New York State, and Cornell University Cooperative Extension Departments.

Mrs. Banks received numerous awards and citations as an adult homemaking education professional where she taught and advocated for equal opportunity in housing, financial literacy, and consumer affairs.

A private graveside service will be held at her final resting place, Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, MS. A virtual memorial celebration of her life will take place in September.

Mrs. Banks requested contributions in her memory to her beloved alma mater, Bennett College, 900 E. Washington St., Greensboro, NC 27401-3239 or www.bennett.edu. Expressions of condolence may be directed to the family via MackelRiceGroup@gmail.com.

Finally, Justice for Betty Jean Grant: “I’m just thankful that it’s over" ast Thursday morning Betty Jean Grant’s non-jury LBut trial was set to begin. after months of going back and forth to court to

fight bogus charges of election law violation and harassment, community activist Grant and her supporters finally saw what justice looked like .

In June Judge LoTempio dismissed the election law violation charges against her, but the DA’s office was al- Justice: From Left, Attorney lowed to proceed to trial on the harassment count. Even Reese, Mrs.Grant, Attorney James then the judge warned that evidence that Mrs. Gant harassed a voter was ‘thin.”

Last week under an agreement was made to adjourn the case and dismiss the harassment charge in six months against her as long as she continues her community service and writes a letter of apology to the neighbor she was accused of harassing, After leaving the courtroom Mrs. Grant’s daughter, Sherry Sherrill, became emotional and started to cry.

“I’m just thankful that it ‘s over,” Betty said acknowledging and thanking Attorney Jim McLeod and her supporters.

"And I want to especially thank Mr. Peter Reese," she added Reese the seasoned attorney who filed an Amicus Brief on Mrs. Grant’s behalf and exposing what he called prosecutorial misconduct.

Attorney McLeod said from the beginning that the case was a travesty, and he previously filed motions to have it either resolved or thrown out.

“I just regret that it took the District Attorney’s office this long to see what we saw” said McLeod.

What happened last Thursday he pointed out, should have happened day one rather than seven months later.

“Sometimes the wheels move slow but as long they move in the direction we want them to move in that’s ok.”

“All Betty was attempting to do,” said Attorney McLeod, “ was to record for the sake of giving to authorities what was illegal activity …that charge should never have gotten this far.”

The women, he continued “wasn’t harassed, wasn’t annoyed and wasn’t alarmed. The case is one that should never have gotten this far but it did. It’s taken a long time, but we got what we were looking for and that’s all that counts.”

Mrs. Grant said she just wants to put it all behind her.

ANCIENT MALI Malian sailors from Africa got to America in 1311 AD, 181 years before Columbus.

An Egyptian scholar, Ibn Fadl Al-Umari, published on this sometime around 1342.

In the tenth chapter of his book, there is an account of two large maritime voyages ordered by the predecessor of Mansa Musa, a king who inherited the Malian throne in 1312. This mariner king is not named by Al-Umari, but modern writers identify him as Mansa Abubakari II. On a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 AD, a Malian ruler, Mansa Musa, brought so much money with him that his visit resulted in the collapse of gold prices in Egypt and Arabia.

It took twelve years for the economies of the region to normalize.

25th Annual ‘Putting The Neighbor Back In The Hood’ Sat., Aug. 6 & Sun., Aug. 7, 2022 Festivities Begin 11 AM at Fillmore Ave. (Corner of E. Utica) Masjid Nu’Man, an Islamic center as well as community staple located at 1373 Fillmore Ave., announces the 25th Annual “Putting The Neighbor Back In The Hood” will be celebrated Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7.

Festivities on both days will begin at 11a.m. on Fillmore Ave. (Corner of E. Utica). All are invited to enjoy and participate in a host of activities including free food and entertainment, Bounce House and games.

On Saturday the 2022 Community Walk, Awards Ceremony and activities will start at 11 AM at MLK Park along Fillmore Ave. to the corner of East Utica Ave. Afternoon activities including the Kevin (KJ) Jameson Box Ave. Playground Basketball Classic at Glenwood Park from 2 PM – 5 PM. Weekend activities will conclude on Sunday 7, with a boat ride on the Miss Buffalo Boat Cruise at 4 PM. Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood was started in 1996 as a community walk and has now expanded to a weekend of events geared towards celebrating the neighbors and community around Masjid Nu’Man. “The concept was brought forth by Imam W. Deen Mohammed after realizing many of our neighborhoods had lost the concept of a ‘good neighbor’ and were now just known as the ‘hood’, ” said Imam Fajri Ansari Celebrating Muslims and non-Muslims alike, Putting the Neighbor Back In The Hood has been recognized and awarded by Mayor Brown and the City of Buffalo for improving community relationships. Now over two decades strong, the event has become a staple in the Fillmore district and continues to grow every year.

For more information contact masjidnumansite@gmail.com

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HEALTH MATTERS

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Yoga with Latasha Lamont Alzheimer’s Association Offering Free Community Caregiver Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. to ProvideCOVID-19 Saturdays at 8AM Education Support Series and Support Group Wiley Sports PavilVaccine Shots for Young Children Johnnie ion Link to Register: Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. will Provide Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Shots for Young Children 6 Months Through 4 Years of Age Sat., July 30 from 10 AM – 1 PM at Makowski School #99 Parking Lot, 1095 Jefferson Ave. This is in addition to ongoing COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots for ages 12 and up; and COVID-19 pediatric vaccinations for ages 5-11.

This is a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, a 3-dose series, each , which is a tenth of the adult dose.

The vaccine doses will be given as follows: •DOSE 1: 6 Months to 4 Years Old •DOSE2: Given 3-8 Weeks After Dose 1 •Dose 3: Given at least 8 weeks after Dose 2 According to HealthyChildren.org, the 3-dose vaccine (Pfizer) was first tested using 2 doses. Adding the third dose was found to be more effective at protecting babies and young children from the omicron variant that is that is the most common variant spreading in the United States right now. Children will have highest degree of protection two weeks after they get the last required dose. In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine may be given at the same time as other immunizations, so catching up on other vaccinations at the same visit is possible.

www.eventbrite. com/e/384198587317 Saturdays at 10AM Bidwell Park Near Soldiers Circle near the Large Statue Links to Register: www.eventbrite. com/e/348953297707 Tuesdays at 10AM University at Buffalo North Campus 211 St. Rita’s Lane (patio near the lake) Links to Register:eventbrite. com/e/349100487957

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia, you are not alone. According to the National Alzheimer’s Association, among Black Americans ages 70 and older, 21.3% are living with Alzheimer's.

Locally the Western New York chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free Caregivers Support Series on the third Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue.

The next three scheduled meetings will be held at the library on August 18, September 15 and October 20 and deal with the topics of safety, Staying Active and Stress Relief/Self care respectively.

To register for the free series call the free 24/7 Helpline at (800)-272-3900 or go to tinyurl.com/EBuffalo22 Sandy White, a board member of the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, is an experienced caregiver support group facilitator.

In addition to the Caregivers Support Series, the new Caring Friends: East Side Buffalo Support Group meets on the second Friday of the month from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. on the first floor of the Westminister Community House, 421 Monroe Street.

The next meeting is scheduled for August 12.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Free Family Support Group Meetings

The Natioinal Allance on Mental Illness offers free In-person Family Support Groups (no pre-registration needed): •Wed Aug 3 NIAGARA FALLS Earl W. Brydges Library, 1425 Main St, 2nd flr, 6:30-8 p.m. *Wed. Aug 17 AMHERST St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St, Amherst, rear entrance, 7-8:30 •Thur. Aug 25 BUFFALO Save the Michaels of the World, 737 Delaware Ave., Ste 100, 6:30-8 p.m..

For more information, contact info@namibuffalony.org, visit www.namibuffalony.org, or call 716-226-6264.

SEXUAL HEALTH SUPPORT For men and women.

Call 716.852.5969 or visit CASWNY.org

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PROGRESS! Michelle Frazier, with the help of some of her "Nanny's Nook Child Care children," cut the ribbon to celebrate the businesses new expansion, STREET LEGACY PHOTO BY DARVIN ADAMS

Nanny’s Nook Celebrates Expansion!

Nanny’s Nook Quality Day Care Center at 1495 Jefferson Avenue is one of the city’s best kept business success secrets on the East side.

During an interview with the Challenger last Spring, owner and Director Michelle Frazier enthusiastically shared her vision and expansion plans for the center. Last Wednesday she cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of those plans which houses a Gross Motor Room (indoor play), Kitchen, classroom, two bathrooms, conference room, main office, storage room, and office (NOOK Foundation). The center's Playground will be reconstructed before the Fall of 2022.

On hand to help celebrate the occasion was Erie County Legislature Chairperson the Hon. April Baskin, and Black Achievers CEO Herb Bellamy. Also, Shannon Johnson, Eric Feldstein (M&T Bank), Donna Wilson-Habeeb, Sydney Brown , Kathy Driscoll, and Anne Gorman (Kiddie Corner Childcare Center). Not only are Ms. Frazier’s efforts a plus for those in need of child care, enhancing the building helps instill pride and beautify to the neighborhood, and plays a role in the revitalization of Jefferson Avenue. Hats off to this enterprising young entrepreneur, who opened Nanny’s Nook’s Jefferson Avenue location eight years ago (she’s been in business for a total of 22 years and Nanny’s Nook has an A+ Better Business. Bureau rating). Wrote Michelle on her factbook page regarding completion of the project: "Patience is a virtue. This project has taught me....Not in my time, but HIS! Amen!”

Walter Hobson Would be Proud! The late Walter Hobson would be proud to know that his family has kept his keen sense of community alive. A monument has been erected on the cleaners property on Delelvan in honor of the 10 community members who were killed in the May14 Tops Massacre. Each of their names are engraved in the stone topped by a proud Buffalo! Street Legacy Photo by Darwin

Adams

Toys “R” Us Returns To Buffalo And Rochester

Toys “R” Us , the popular toy store will return to the Buffalo and Rochester area this fall. The shops are expected to be up and running by October 15. Macy’s partnership with the toy retailer will place Toys “R” Us locations inside of every existing Macy’s store in the country.

In Western New York, that means Toys “R” Us locations at Walden Galleria and the Boulevard Mall. In Rochester locations will include Eastview Mall in Victor and T h e Mall at Greece Ridge.

Macy’s will provide local updates on the progress of Toys “R” Us locations at macys.com/toysrus.

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FAITH & FAMILY

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Metropolitan UM Church Vacation Bible School FREE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL The Metropolitan United Methodist Church located at 657 Best (corner Herman Street), invites all children, young adults and adults to join us for our Vacation Bible School. This event will be held the week of Wednesday, August 10 - August 12, from 5:30- 8 p.m. A Light Dinner will also be served. Applications are now being taken. There is no charge so, please come and join us. For an application or more information please, contact the church office at (716) 891-5652. Pastor Angela R. Stewart is Pastor.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 701 E. Delavan Avenue, is now accepting applications for its Free Vacation Bible School, August 8-12, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm for youth ages 2-17 years.

Youth will engage in Bible based lessons, music, physical fitness and creative activities. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Masks are required. Call 716-895-7494 to register.

Metropolitan UM Church & Community Cook Out Buffalo Still Standing Relief Concert : In partnership

with Canisius College, the Upper Room Church of God in Christ food pantry hosted an outdoor concert Sunday (July 10) in response to the tragic shooting that occurred at the Jefferson Avenue Tops Market on May 14th. The concert featured local gospel singers Nia Badger, Lady Kathy Bowman, Jaimier Hennegan, DaMarka Wheeler and headliners artist Randy Weston and Judah Band and Geoffrey Golden. The Buffalo Still Standing Relief Concert is sponsored by Upper Room COGIC, Canisius College, Church Mutual, Senator Tim Kennedy, and Masten Councilman Ulysees O. Wingo Sr. Reverend Dr. Daniel Benning is Pastor of Upper Room COGIC.

The Metropolitan UM Church Community Cook Out will be held Saturday, August 13 from 12 Noon - 5 p.m. at 657 Best Street at Herman. (Herman Street will be blocked off from Best to North Streets). All are invited to an afternoon of FREE food, games, Zippedy the Clown, face painting, and more. Please come out with your family and friends to join us for a day of excitement. Do not forget your lawn chairs! Questions? Please contact the church office at (716) 891-5652. Pastor Angela R. Stewart is Pastor. We are also looking for vendors. If you would like to have a table, please contact our church office at (716) 891-5652. Tables are free, but a donation are welcome.

TERRENCE D. McKELVEY Attorney at Law 181 Franklin Street Suite #301 Buffalo, New York 14202

- SPIRITUAL LISTINGS House of Ya hshua

Greater Apostolic House of Prayer

Where Lives Are Being Changed

418 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 Bishop Michael D. Brooks And First Lady Brooks Saturday & Sunday Services 4 pm Wednesday Bible Study 6pm Prayer Wednesday and Thursdays 11 am - 1 pm More info: Apostle Jessica Gant at 716-388-9585.

1455 Fillmore Ave.

Buffalo, NY (716) 895-9633 Bishop Jacqueline Foye Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 695, Buffalo NY 14231

Macedonia Baptist Church

Second Chance Ministries

237 E. North St Buffalo, NY 14204

A Community Church

Rev. Julian Armand Cook, M.Div., Pastor (716) 886-3489 macedoniabaptist.info

381 E. Ferry St. Bu ffalo, NY

Ways to Worship Sundays @ 11:00 a.m.

Arthur H. Boyd, PastorfT eacher www.macedoniabuffalo.com (716) 883-1481 click on "livestream" You Tube: Macedonia Baptist Church Buffalo Facebook: Macedonia Baptist Church Buffalo

Potter's House Church of God In Christ 279 Ingham Ave. Lackawana, NY

(716) 824-6691 Elder Daniel J. Lewis, Pastor

New Zion Baptist Church 318 High St. Buffnln NY 1 4?04 (716) 883-2250 Pastor John Williams

Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church

225 High Street Buffalo , NY 14204

(716) 878-3000 • (716) 878-6000 (Fax) Pastor D. Douglas & First Lady La Verne Tyson Blakely

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Mt. Olive Baptist Church 701 E. Delevan Buffalo, NY 14215

(716) 895-7494 Fax: (716)895-7619 Pastor Rev. William Gillison

Lincoln Memorial UMC Church

641 Masten Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209-1507

Join us for Worship on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live and You Tube.

Pastor George Nicholas (716) 884-7664 Email: lincolnumc641@outlook.com https:I lwww.lincolnumcbuffalo, com_

Temple of Christ Church 1230 Genesee St., Buffalo 14211

(716) 895-1353

www.templeofchristchurch.org District Elder Reginald E. Kerr, Pastor Lady Sarah Kerr, First lady

The Journey Church

2784 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY 14224

406 Sycamore (716) 202-0595 Buffalo, NY 1 journeychurchbuffalo.com Facebook: @thejourney4buffalo (716) 898-3357 https://plantnow.org/planters/art-hal I/ Pastor Art & Lady Rashika Hall welcome www.miraclemissions.com you to worship and serve with us!

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St. John Baptist Church 184 Goodell St. Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 852-4504 Pastor Rev. Michael Chapman

Cold Spring .. C.O.G.I.C.J. 107 Verplank St. Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 882-2052 Pastor Elder Joseph Wallace

Midtown Bible Church 1722 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209 Rev. Brent C. McCalister, Pastor

"My love is My stronghold; he that entereth therein is safe and secure, ... " Boh6'u'l/6h

For more information 800-22-UNITE • 800-228-6483 •. . • !

943 Jefferson Ave. Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 886-2199 District Elder Robert L. Sanders, Jr., Senior Pastor Lady Anitris Sanders, First Lady

Antioch Baptist Church

Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC) 943 Jefferson Ave Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 886-2199 Bishop Robert Sanders, Sr., Presiding Apostle Lady Janice Sanders, First Lady

1327 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211

Pastor Ulysees 0. Wingo Sr. (716) 895-0198 Fax: (716) 895-3612 Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Friendship Baptist Church

Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church

402 Clinton St. Buffalo NY 14204

540 Genesee St Buffalo NY 14202

(716) 847-1020 Rev. Edward Jackson Jr. Pastor

(716) 856-8035 Pastor Dwayne Jones

State Tabernacle

Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church

234 Glenwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14208

Phone: 716.884.5203 • Fax: 716.882.0257 ( 716) 886-30 l 2 Email: midtownbiblechurch@gmail.com Services: Sunday Schoel 9:30AM • Sunday Worship11AM Pastor: Elder Russell Bell Wednesday Bible Study:12 PM & 7PM (Zocm)

The Baha'i Faith

Greater Refuge Temple

Miracle Missions Full Gospel Church Inc.

Omega Fire Ministries 277 Masten Avenue Buffalo , NY 14209 Senior Pastor, John Kamara Service time Sundays at 2:00 PM Contact Number 716-370-4648

400 Northampton St. Buffalo NY 14208 (716) 885-8778 mtmoriahbuffalo@gmail.com Rev. Jeffrey C. Chambless

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Embracing Buffalo: Four Days of Hope, Healing and Renewal

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mbracing Buffalo is a collaborative effort between two trios of women healers – three who live in Buffalo, and three who simply love the place that you call, “Home.” It is not only a response to the May 14th shooting– it is an attempt to address the horrors that preceded it, and to serve in addressing the myriad of symptoms that will continue to emerge in the massacre’s painful aftermath.

The three in Buffalo are Deidra EmEl, Executive Director of the WNY Peace Center, Buffalonian, doulah, COI; Kathleen Heim, Director of Continuing Education at UB School of Social Work; and Victoria (Vicki, or Victory) Ross, WNY Peace Center Board Chair.

The three who love Buffalo and are coming to help in this time of special need are Dena Adler, Family and Art Therapist who works in Rochester as well as Buffalo; Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye, a healer, story-teller, and peacemaker; and Dr. Carol Penn, medical doctor and movement, meditation, and mindset coach who has also danced and choreographed with Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. The trio has specialized in facilitating healing work after mass shootings, including Las Vegas, Houston, the Pine Ridge Reservation, New York City, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, and the Capitol insurrection.

The Embracing Buffalo team understands the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of service on the servants, survivors, and community. Our intention is to replenish the community, especially those most heavily impacted; and the leaders and healers serving them, contributing to expanding their capacity for continued service to humanity.

Please join the WNYPC and our guest healers at a session or sessions that fit for you Wednesday, August 3rd - Saturday August 6th!

•Wednesday, August 3 First responders plus (police, fire, and healthcare professionals, community) 12-3pm, Frank E Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo 14208 Survivors of the shooting (victims’ families, Tops employees and shoppers, and neighbors) 5-8pm •Thursday, August 4 Individuals and members of the multiple communities and faith-based groups who have responded to the massacre 10am-3pm, Unity of Buffalo, 1243 Delaware Ave, Buffalo 14209 Friday and Saturday, August 5th and 6th A 2-day retreat for Black healers/leaders 10am-4pm, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main St, Buffalo 14203 The Embracing Buffalo experience lies at the intersection of spirituality, science, and service. Our curriculum is largely based on the research and application of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s model for community healing and growth. Meditation, mindfulness, and living in the present moment lie at the root of our teaching.

Please go to bit.ly/EmbracingBuffalo for more info and/or the link to register for a session. We hope to see you there, where we can be #BuffaloHonest with ourselves and each other, and find real comfort and relief and we continue to grow and nurture the #BelovedCommunity, in Truth and Love.

Emmanuel Temple Seventh-day Adventist Children’s Ministry Providing Free Lunches for Children Emmanuel Temple Seventh-day Adventist Children's Ministry will provide free lunches to children, ages 18 and under, now through August 19 at the Hope 4 Buffalo tent located at 599 Genesee Street. Eat-on-siteonly lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon followed by game time from noon to 12:30 p.m.

The free lunch program is sponsored by the Buffalo Public School Summer Lunch Program.

GoFundMe for The Daniels Family

The community lost a beloved pediatrician Dr. Jonathan Daniels and his beautiful daughters Jordan and Jensen in a tragic fire in their home on July 4.

A GoFundMe page was created to help support his surviving wife Janessa and daughter, Jillia. They have lost their home and immediate family, and need support for day to day expenses. The page was created by Dr. Emme Nylander and approved by the Daniels-GivensWajed family. Go to www.gofundme.com/f/mh9fv-daniels-family-fundraiser to help.

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Entertainment

18TH ANNUAL QUEEN CITY JAZZ FEST

Celebrating The Colored Musicians Club and Buffalo’s Iconic History of Jazz !

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he Colored Musicians Club and Jazz Museum are taking jazz back to its roots for their 18th annual Queen City Jazz Fest in Downtown Buffalo on Saturday July 30 at the Downtown Public Library Lafayette Square from 1-8pm.

With Buffalo having produced some of the world’s best Jazz music for over 105 years, CMC board member George Scott says 87 of those years The Colored Musicians Club has been its home and location of the Queen City Jazz Fest since 2004. With that much tenure it’s no wonder why the lineup this year for Queen City Jazz Fest is a full day of outstanding talent who hail from the City of Buffalo.

Headliners hitting the stage include 10time Grammy Award winning group Take6! If you always wanted to hear and see these vocal genius talents live, here’s your chance to experience the most awarded a cappella group in the history of music on the Queen City Jazz Fest stage! With voices emulating the sounds and rhythms of musical instruments, Take6 has awed both jazz and gospel listeners with immaculate harmonies and stirring vocal arrangements. Of its 6 members, Claude McKnight (the oldest of 4 boys including his brother award winning singer Brian McKnight) is a Buffalo born and raised talent who has been with the group since its inception in 1988.

He gained his musical influences from his grandfather Fred Willis Sr. who was the choir director at his church.

Known as a total package in the music industry, Buffalo born fly girl bassist Zuri Appleby and the Millennial Montage will gear it up with Progressive jazz fusion featuring Zuri Appleby on bass, Arianna Powell on guitar, Timothy Dowdell on Keys, Rod Bonner on keys and Aaron Blackmon on drums. Zuri was awarded Best Jazz Bassist of 2016 in Buffalo and proven the sky has no limit as it relates to her incomparable versatility and countless collaborations. She has both played with and opened for Grammy award winning acts like, Nick Jonas, Cynthia Erivo, Adam Lambert , Yuna and Anthony Hamilton to name a few. She’s currently touring with Lizzo and always stays dedicated to returning home to contribute to Buffalo’s music scene. “ We love highlighting our Buffalo talent, we have so much to be proud of. We also try stretching out a bit too to incorporate other jazz greats, ” said CMC board member Linda Appleby. She is a firm believer in the power of supporting local talent and the importance of music history as it relates to jazz. “We are presenting an array of sound that connects the direct lineage of the roots of jazz, ” she said.

Other home grown and nationally known artists gracing the stage include gospel sensation duo The Union made up of community soul sisters Simone Appleby and Leslie Gardner. Michelle Thomas and Denise Hunter will also be playing with The Union.

Critts Juke Joint Live will be bringing that New Orleans style vibration, with Rishon Northington, Jared Tinkham, Vince Fossitt, DeShawn Jackson, Naheem Shabaz, Sike, and Multi-Dimensions Quartet with Vocalist Alex McArthur and seasoned all-star musicians pianist George Caldwell , bassist Sabu Adeyola, Bobby Militello on saxophone and John Bacon Jr. on drums.

Blues band Miller and the Other Sinners will be cooking up a little southern soul music with Dave Miller on guitar and vocals, Isaiah Griffin on drums, Steve Davis on keys, Jacob Jay on trumpet and Dalton Sharp on sax .

The crowd will also be getting a full dose of energized straight ahead jazz with next generation pianist the Marcus Lolo Septet that includes vocalist Sehrea Brown, Preston Brown, Joey Gonzalez, Calvin Parmer, Ahmad Pleasant, and Dalton Sharp.

So get your chairs ready for a Jazz filled Saturday in downtown Buffalo where feel good vibes will be in full swing.

Schedule for Queen City Jazz Fest

Location: Downtown Public Library in Lafayette Square from 1-8pm 1-1:45 The Union 2-2:45 Critt’s Juke joint 3-3:45 Marcus Lolo septet 4-4:45 Dave miller blues band 5-5:45- George Caldwell multi dimensions with Alex McArthur 6-6:45 Zuri Appleby with Millennial Montage 7-8:30 Take6

This year’s festival location at Buffalo Public Library in Lafayette Square was chosen due to current renovations underway at the normal 145 Broadway location. A $2.95million renovation project that began earlier this year that will add a well-deserved expansion to the CMC of over 2,000 square feet.

The Colored Musicians Club origins date back to 1917, when the only musician’s union in Buffalo, Local 43, refused to admit any African American musicians. A group of Black musicians decided to form a union of their own, Buffalo 533, to make sure Black musicians who came to the City had somewhere to go after they played. The club became the “after spot” for greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lena Horne and Dizzy Gillespie among many others. Learn more about the club at www.cmc.org

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Juini Booth, Rick James Stone City Band Inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is excited to announce a special television broadcast honoring the Hall of Fame Class of 2021. A one-hour TV special will be aired on July 30, at 12 PM on WKBW Channel 7 ABC. Juini Booth and Rick James’ Stone City Band will be among those inducted and featured in the upcoming special. The late, great Juini Booth, a master jazz bassist, international and world-class musician, was a versatile and widely renowned force on both the acoustic and electric bass. His recording and performing credits read like a who’s who of jazz greats and spanned the spectrum of many jazz styles.

Rick James Stone City Band was formed in 1978 by The King of Punk Funk, Rick James. The Stone City Band was Rick's exclusive recording and touring band from the beginning and through the height of his career. They were responsible for hits such as You and I, Super Freak, Mary Jane, Bustin' Out, the Mary Jane Girls All Night Long, Boys, In My House, and more.

Additional Hall of Fame inductees include: Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Scott Celani, Steve Fister, Robin Grandin, Bob Leatherbarrow, Richie Merlo (President’s Award) and Maria Sabastian.

The 2021 Inductees were officially entered into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame during a banquet event at the Seneca One Tower and a performance concert at The Cave on December 1 and December 2 of 2021.

The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is proud to honor the Class of 2021in this Channel 7 Television Broadcast!

Legendary Rapper Lloyd Banks Coming To Buffalo Lloyd Banks to take the stage August 7, 6pm at VENU located 75 West Chippewa.

Tickets on eventbrite. VIP tables can be reserved by messaging Venu on IG and FB . Contact Event Stage Live at on VenuBuffalo@ gmail.com for tix and info.

The promotor warns against purchasing from any third party site or seller, as ticket validity can only be guaranteed directly from eventbrite.

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.”

-Tao Te Ching

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SUMMER FESTIVALS AND EVENTS On Going Events Kuleta Pamoja (Come Together) outdoor market place every Saturday through September 25 at Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium, 1100 Jefferson Ave. Free. For info and opportunities call Latesha Wiley 716 390-0005 .

Healing by the Water Event: Broderick Park Summer Freedom Celebrations Every Thursday and Sunday 5-8pm through September 20 at Foot of Ferry near Niagara Street. More info at brodericksummersupport. org . Free Scheduled Festivals and Events In July & August 2nd Annual Pilgrim Family Fest Friday July 29 through Sunday July 31 at Pilgrim Field 665 Michigan Ave. Fish Fry Friday July 29, 12-6pm. Concert and Fun Fest Saturday July 30, 11am -9:30pm. Stage Play featuring Gospel comedian Miss Swagga Nosey Sunday July 31. Info on pilgrimbaptistbflo.org or @pilgrimbaptistbflo on social media. Free The Colored Musicians Club 18th Annual Queen City Jazz Fest Saturday July 30 from 1pm – 8pm at the Buffalo Downtown Library, 1 Lafayette Square for more info on thecoloredmusiciansclub.com/ or @ thecoloredmusiciansclub on social media. Free JAZZ NIGHT At The Dorothy J. Collier Community Center, Friday, July 29, 118 E. Utica, 6-9 p.m. Live music, Caribbean Food and more. This is a fee event!

For more information call (716)882-0602, www.dorothyjcolliercommunitycenter. com Caribana Toronto 2022 \ Thursday July 29 and Sunday August 1. Go to caribanatoronto.com for all details updates.

25th Annual “Putting The Neighbor Back In The Hood” Sat., Aug. 6 and Sun., Aug. 7. Festivities on both days begin at 11 AM at Fillmore Ave. (Corner of E. Utica).

On Saturday The 2022 Community Walk, Awards Ceremony and activities start at 11 AM at MLK Park along Fillmore Ave. to the corner of East Utica Ave. Afternoon activities including the Kevin (KJ) Jameson Box Ave. Playground Basketball Classic at Glenwood Park from 2 PM – 5 PM. Weekend activities conclude on Sun with a boat ride on the Miss Buffalo Boat Cruise at 4 PM. For more information contact masjidnumansite@gmail.com

Music Event 4pm-10pm in MLK Park Questions and Info email marnettamalcolm@gmail.com

Rochester Pan Afrikan Festival. The A.B.O.V.E.organization's 14th Annual Pan Afrikan Festival.Enjoy a day of live music, food, vendors, cultural history & displays, activities, health activities/ information, and more.

Saturday, August 6, from 11 AM to 8 PM .Highland Bowl-1137 South AvenueRocheste

Northwest Jazz Festival WNY largest outdoor jazz festival runs August 26 and 27 located along Center Street in Historic Lewiston, New York (20 minutes from city of Buffalo) Learn more on Lewistonjazz.com

33rd Annual Pine Grill Jazz Reunion and Music Fest in MLK Park. Sunday

August 7 and Sunday August 14. Vendor hours from 1pm3pm Music Performances from 3pm-9pm. For more info go to aaccbuffalo.org .

26 Annual Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival Weekend Friday August 26 through August 28.

On Fri. Roc Summer Soul Tailgate 5pm-11pm Aug 26, at Frontier Field .

Community Block Party and Job Fair 10am -4pm and the Stone Soul Saturday Concert 5:30pm – 11:30pm at Frontier Field.

Roc Jam Live Summer Soul Sunday Edition Sunday Aug 28 from 2pm-9pm at MLK Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square. For all detail and info on both the free and ticketed events go to rocsummersoulfest.com

The Butcher is Coming: Rap artist Benny The Butcher Marsha McWilson

For a Pre-Pine Grill event the African American Cultural Center presents an Intimate Affair with Niagara Falls Music Hall Of Fame Singer Marsha McWilson for a One Woman Concert Friday July 29 at the Paul Robeson Theatre 350 Masten Ave. Event includes champagne and hors' doeuvres at 6pm and concert at 7pm. For tickets go to aaccbuffalo.org and RSVP !

performed and several guest artists performed at the Showcase Theater on Grant Street. July 21. This invitation was for quaint and personal performances from headliner Benny the Butcher(a.k.a. Jeremie Pennick), BSF(Black Soprano Family ) and in association with Griselda. The artist served up prime cuts from his most recent work of art, Tana Talk 4.Before he hit the stage opening acts and members of BSF such as Rick Hyde, Stove God Cooks, ElCamino(given his BSF chain at the concert) and many more warmed up the crowd.

Benny also brought out that night special guests. Rapper Morray and Buffalo Bills’ players Tremaine Edmunds and Dion Dawkins also came to show love and enjoy the show.

Pictured top center Benny The Butcher, and l/r Rapper Morray vibing out to his hit song Quicksand, ELCamino is presented his BSF chain by label mate Rick Hyde. Buffalo Bills’ Players Dion Dawkins, Tremaine Edmunds and BSF member Rick Hyde show each other that the support is mutual on stage. Photos and Text by A. Dorcely

LET’S BUILD THESE TRAILS TOGETHER.

6th Annual Beau Fleuve Music and Arts Celebration Sunday August 28 starts at 2pm. This is an daylong Celebration at Buffalo Central Terminal 495 Paderewski Dr. For more info and tickets go to beaufleuvemusicarts.com

We want to hear what amenities and connections the proposed East Side Trails could feature to make them perfect for you and your neighborhood.

The communities closest to the proposed trails will directly inform how they will be designed, used, and maintained.

Taking It To The Streets Annual Event August 20

Please come to one or both of the meetings!

View maps, leave notes, and enjoy light refreshments from Ike & BG’s.

and 21, 11am -7pm MLK Park. For more info contact Anita Williams at 716 8914760 or 716 507-1931

Buffalo Funk Fest Weekend (a Rick James tribute event) August 26,

27 and 28. On Friday Aug. 26 Jefferson Avenue Block Party 5pm -10pm on Jefferson @utica . On Saturday Aug. 27 Art of Funk, Noon – 6pm Jefferson @utica then on Sunday Aug. 28 the main stage event for the anticipaged Buffalo Funk Fest

BILLIE ESCO presented

by The Spotlight Series716 at Larkin Square, 745 Seneca Street Saturday July 30 from 7-9pm. Gourmet street food by Chef Josey of Szn Buffalo, an Open Cash Bar, 360 Photobooth, Swag Bags, and Surprise Guests.

Find Spotlight light Series 716 tickets on www.eventbrite.com

Saturday July 30th 12-3pm William L Gaiter Parkway 1016 E Delavan Ave Buffalo, NY 14215

Wednesday August 17th 5-8pm Square Garden

1578 Fillmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211

Learn more at bit.ly/2022eastsidetrails

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Rise Up Right Highlights in Sports

LEGAL NOTICE

Welcome to Rise Up Right, where we give you the best sports news and highlights, and updates taking full circle in the sports world. Thank you for your continued support.... and with that being said Let's Rise Up...

Buffalo Bisons The Herd have been stampeding in the wrong direction as they have fell to sixth place in the AAA East division with a 46 and 44 record. The Bisons are a minus 10 in the runs scored versus runs against category. As I stated, earlier in the year when this team was in first place, I stated that the Bisons did not have a first place feel baseball team. Consistency has been a major issue for the Buffalo Bisons this season whether it's their pitching or offensive output during baseball games. In order for the Bisons to get back to the top of the East division they will need to put it forth a consistent effort on both ends. This will be a difficult task as Jeff Ware has become the interim manager of the Buffalo Bisons. Recently the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele has been promoted to the Blue Jays ball club as interim bench coach. Last week The Buffalo Bisons shut out the Rochester Red Wings 1-0 in their fight back to the top spot in the East.

Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres have been super busy in the offseason as the 2022-2023 NHL season approaches. The Buffalo Sabres this past week moved a plethora of players to new teams..

•Colin Miller was signed by the Dallas Stars on a 2-year $1.85 million contract.

•Goalie Dustin Tokarski got a one year, $775,000 contract from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

•Goalie Aaron Dell also got a one-year $775,000 contract from the San Jose Sharks.

•John Hayden will become a Seattle kraken as he received a one-year $750,000 contract.

•Marcus Johansson joined the Washington capitals on a oneyear 1.1 million dollar deal.

•The New York Rangers acquired Jaroslav Halak for oneyear, $1.55 million dollar deal.

•The Buffalo Sabres also signed a few players as well.... Victor Olofsson resigned with the sabers on a 2 year $4.75 million deal. The Sabres forward scored 49 points and tied his career high of 20 goals last season.

•The Sabres also signed Lawrence Pilut to a one-year contract worth $750,000.

The next Rise Up Right Article will dive into the Buffalo Sabres draft picks.

Other Sports News •The Portland Trail Blazers have won the NBA Summer League title for the second time in three years.

Timothy Newkirk

Randy’s Summer Basketball Classic: A Ceremony & Tribute to The Legends!

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im Newkirk presents Randy’s Summer Basketball Classic , Ceremony & Tribute to The Legends on Saturday, August 6 starting with the Basketball Classic from 11:30-1 p.m. at the Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium, 1100 Jefferson Av- LEGAL NOTICE enue . An Awards Gala and Black Tie Red Carpet affair NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME will follow at the George Ur- COURT ERIE COUNTY BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTban Mansion, 280 Pine Ridge U.S. EE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPARoad from 5:30-11 p.m. TION TRUST, featuring music by Uncle Plaintiff against G. FLANNERY, ERIE Willie and the Band, food, JENNIFER COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRAan open bar and red carpet. TOR, AS C.T.A. OF THE Tickets are $50 and available ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF JUNE M. CURLEY on Eventbrite, at Doris Re- A/K/A JUNE cords and St. Brian Clothiers CURLEY, et al Defendant(s) Main and Utica. Who will be Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & EisenP.C., Woodbridge Corporation Coach of the Year? Best All berg, Plaza, 485B Around Best Player, Bet Ref? Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ Best Jump Shot?Best Defen- 08830.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foresive Player, Best Dunker? closure and Sale entered March 28, etc. Join GYC Ministries Vot- 2022, I will sell at public auction to highest bidder at Closing Room ing is now underway! Join the of the Erie County Clerk's Office Tim Newkirk GYC Minis- located on the first floor of 92 Franklin tries Facebook group to vote. St, Buffalo, NY 14202 on August 18, at 10:30 AM. Premises known (Go to the search bar and 2022 as 1740 Parker Boulevard, Tonawantype in Tim Newkirk presents da, NY 14150. Sec 53.84 Block 5 Lot All that certain property situate Randy’s Summer Basketball 11. in the Town of Tonawanda, County Classic Ceremony and trib- of Erie and State of New York. ApAmount of Judgment is ute. The page will be in the proximate $93,322.04 plus interest and costs. group section.)

Premises will be sold subject to pro-

•The Buffalo Bills training camp started Sunday July 24th at 9:45 a.m. and will continue all the way till August 11th. We are closely approaching to the NFL preseason. What rookies will stand out in training camp?

For more sports talk and news follow me on Facebook @ Andre Robinson or D'Andre Torch Robinson. Join the Rise Up Family Sports Network for a look at all the daily sports shows. Tune into the WUFO sports report every Sunday at 6pm, and every Monday and Wednesday night at 10pm for the late night version on Power 96.5FM radio and the Rise Up Unlimited Radio Station on WDAP Radio on Speaker. com Saturdays at 8pm. Also tune into Public Access Channel 1302 for the M&T Live at the Apollo Show airing Tuesdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 10am.

Tap into the Apollo Media Center and Power 96.5FM apps on any Google Play Store to listen and watch shows as well.

Randy Smih, former NBA All Star Ironman, played for the Buffalo Baves for 7 years.He died of a massive heart attack at age 60 in 2009 while workig out.

visions of filed Judgment Index No 811153/2019. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidder are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

Daria Pratcher, Esq., Referee NY201900000708-1 July 14, 21, 28, August 4

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In the Matter of the Application of The Buffalo City Cemetery, Inc. d/b/a Forest Lawn Group For Consent to take land for Cemetery Purposes in the County of Erie through merger NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Erie County Legislature will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature, located on the 4th Floor of the Old County Hall, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider public testimony regarding the proposed merger of The Clarence Fillmore Cemetery (“Clarence Fillmore”), consisting of what is commonly known as the “The Clarence Fillmore Cemetery” which includes approximately 12.6 acres located at 4580 Ransom Road, Clarence, New York with and into The Buffalo City Cemetery, Inc. d/b/a Forest Lawn Group (the “Forest Lawn Group”).

Any person interested in the above matter may be heard at said public hearing.

Following the Public Hearing, the Forest Lawn Group will make application at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Erie County Legislature, held in the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature, located on the 4th Floor of the Old County Hall, 92 Franklin St., in the City of Buffalo, New York, or any adjournment thereof, for consent to merge with Clarence Fillmore.

Dated: Buffalo, New York, June 20, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK.

By ROBERT M. GRABER, Clerk, Erie County Legislature June 23,30 July 7,14,21,28

Buffalo’s First Legal Diversity Career Fair The Bar Association of Erie County, University at Buffalo School of Law, and the Minority Bar Association of Western New York are teaming up to launch Buffalo’s first legal diversity career fair at the UB Center for Tomorrow on Friday, August 12, from 8:00am-5:00pm to facilitate the diversification of the legal profession.

This career fair is for law students, JDs, and licensed attorneys. It is open to all applicants, with the goal of increasing representation of people from diverse racial, religious, ability, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.

If you are an applicant looking for a career opportunity registration is free and is open until August 1. Interested job applicants can sign up at : sunybuffalolawschool.formstack.com/forms/empire For more information go to: eriebar.og/events/diversitycareerfair .

Champion sponsors include Hodgson Russ LLP, Phillips Lyle LLP and Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST E, Plaintiff, v. ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE ROBERT J. BARKSDALE, JR. A/K/A ROBERT BARKSDALE, JR. A/K/A ROBERT J. BARKSDALE A/K/A ROBERT BARKSDALE, ET AL, Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Erie County on June 06, 2022, I, Etido Udousoro, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 23, 2022 at the Closing Room of the Erie County Clerk`s Office located on the first floor of 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 at 10:30 AM, County of Erie, State of New York, the premises described as follows: 41 Haven Street Buffalo, NY 14211 SBL No.: 101.33-6-25 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 808832/2018 in the amount of $32,773.02 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Arden L. Florian Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff's Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 72520 July 21, 28, August 4, 8

LEGAL NOTICE

BID

COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SUNY ECC North Campus 2020 Spring Student Center Exterior Upgrades PROJECT NO. 2020-956-01 Sealed bids for: GENERAL AND MECHANICAL Construction for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. NYS Vendor Responsibility Form CCA-2 A/B/C, NYSDOL wage rates, MBE/ WBE, Apprenticeship program, and Local and Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw.

LEGAL NOTICE Bid Copiers and Managed Print Services The Erie County Industrial Development Agency is soliciting bids to replace its current copiers and managed print services. The services will include replacement of current copier hardware and maintenance including all printers. A copy of the request can be found on our website at http:// www.ecidany.com/Requests_for_ Proposals or you may email Brian Krygier at the address below. Proposals are due at 95 Perry Street, Suite 403, Buffalo, NY 14203 by 3:00 PM Friday, August 12th, 2022.

Submit questions to bkrygier@ ecidany.com.

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LLC Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company

EMPLOYMENT

JenesaisquoiBuffalo LLC filed with SSNY of Erie County on June 9, 2022 as designated agent for process and shall be mailed to 1633 Hertel Ave Buffalo NY 14216. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LLC Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company The Franklin Crocker Show LLC Arts of Organization were filed by the NY Department of State on May 5th 2022. Its office location is Erie County. NY’s Sec’y of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. The Sec’y shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 100 S Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY, 14202. Suite 404 Purpose:any lawful purpose.

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LLC Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Live Safe NY LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State July 15, 2022 Office of the LLC: 54 fairfield st., Buffalo, NY 14214 Erie County. The NY Secretaryof State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served.

NYSS may mail a copy of process 54 Fairfield St. Buffalo NY 14214. Purpose Retail and online sales of sporting goods and personal devices.

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LLC Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Alpha & Omega Contracting and Consulting Services, LLC filed 9-2018 Office: Erie Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 671 Northumberland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Purpose: All lawful July 7, 14,21,28 August 4, 11

WEEKEND/RELIEF SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR (PART TIME)

Under supervision of Safety & Security Manager, the Switchboard Operator is responsible for administrative functions within Switchboard/Shipping and Receiving area. Shift: Sundays, 9 AM – 5 PM, with weekday and/or holiday coverage as-needed.

To Apply: Part-time non-exempt hourly position. Rate: $15.00 per hour.

Download application from website: https://buffalozoo.org/ about/#careers Send completed application and resume to: buffalozoojobs@buffalozoo.org with subject line “Switchboard Operator”. No phone calls.

Or mail hard copy to: Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214, Attn: Switchboard Operator Duties: •Responsible for security checkpoints for Buffalo Zoo Service Gate, answering calls to switchboard and base radio.

•Acts as receptionist by assisting appointments and directing them to appropriate person; monitors Docent, Contractor and Visitor check-in logs by processing each guest through security process.

•Responds to emergency situations, point of contact for emergency services, directing EMS to proper gate locations.

Education/Experience (desired): •Two-year degree in an office management-related field or equivalent experience.

•Ability to handle emergencies in a calm manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer Buffalo Zoo is an At Will employer and all Buffalo Zoo employees are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well as testing for illegal substance use as

LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Jess Nailin it Nailtique LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/16/22. Office location: Erie County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 583 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

July 21, 28, August 4,11,18,25

LLC Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company JOHN CAMPFIELD & ASSOCIATES L.L.C. filed with SSNY on 4/18/2022.

946 Main St. Buffalo. NY 14202.

County of Erie. LEGALINC Corporate Services Inc. designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to LLC at 1967 WEHRLE DRIVE SUITE 1 #086 BUFFALO NY 14221. Purpose: Life Insurance, Mediation, Business Mentorship. Life Coaching.

July 21, 28 August 4,11,18,25

LLC Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company PeteTheGod LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: March 18, 2022. Office of the LLC: Western New York Law Center, 37 FRANKLIN STREET SUITE 210 Buffalo, NY, 14202, Erie County.

NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC: 222 Lisbon ave Buffalo NY,14215. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

July 21, 28, August 4,11,18,25

Construction Project Manager

To apply, send resume and cover letter in Word document or PDF to: buffalozoojobs@buffalozoo.org. No telephone calls.

Position open until filled.

For details and full job posting visit - https://buffalozoo.org/ about/#careers Essential Functions: •Reporting to Director of Facilities and Construction, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for construction and other facilities-related projects.

•Acts as Facilities Manager in absence of Director of Facilities and Construction.

•Ensures projects are on budget, adhere to timelines, and are aligned with organizational values.

•Ensure projects are in compliance with codes and policies including: AZA, OSHA, and governmental regulatory standards.

Position Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in architecture, engineering, project or construction management.

Compensation/Benefits: Full-time, exempt position. Salary starting at $70,000 commensurate with experience. Health plan, life insurance, dental, vision, 403B retirement plan, HSA, annual leave, holiday, sick time. Benefits available after successful completion of a 60-days worked probation period. Sick time available upon hire.

The Buffalo Zoo is an At Will employer and all Buffalo Zoo employees are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well as testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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A Review By Karima Amin

East High Class of 1972 Share Memories of Beloved Alma Mater on Eve of the 50th Reunion!

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Black Man Black Woman: Seeds Of The Poet Tree By Baba Eng

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By Econuel Ingram Class of 1972

he East High Class of ’72 will host their 50 Year Reunion August 12,13 and 14.

And by all accounts, it promises to a “fonkay” good

time!

On Friday night August 12 there will be a Meet & Greet from 6-10 p.m. .at Manna Restaurant, 683 Northland Avenue for Class of ’72 Alumni only.

Then on Saturday an All High Old School Jam will rock the Top Row From Left:Brenda Harris, LaVerne Harris, Pamela Harris, Aqua Event Center at 2192 Niagara Street. This Reunion Jam Joe Henderson, John Hewitt, Gwendolyn Hill; Middle Row, Mary is open to all the area high schools!

Hill, Linda Hodge, Willis Holifield, Gweldolyn Hopson, Charlene Wear your favorite 70s outfit to win prizes. It’s open to the Howton, Jerome Howton; Bottom Row, Earl Howe Jr., Pam Hudson, Econuel Ingram, Ula Ingram, Beverly Jackson, Doris Jackson. public.

The Class of ’72 “Stone Soul Picnic” will close out the celebration in grand style on Sunday in Martin Luther As a freshman I wanted to be a part of everything. I joined King Jr. Park during the Pine Grill Reunion August 14. the cross-county team because freshman couldn't run track. I also Tickets are available at Doris Records and Eventbrite (East High All High Jam Page), or check with any Class joined the swimming and bowling teams and was voted class of ’72 Class member. More information and contacts are president. I met friends that are lifelong relationships to this day.

Every year while in high school, I challenged myself to grow available on Facebook (East High Class of ’72 Facebook to become a greater part of the happenings at my high school. In page.) my sophomore year, I received a varsity letter in track. My mom -Intimidated and Excited at the Same TimeI came to East high school in September of 1968 fresh got me a cardigan sweater. I put the letter on that sweater and wore out of PS31 grammar school. I remember being intimi- it almost every day. I was so proud of my first letter. I ended up dated yet excited about being a freshman at East High . with eight of them in basketball, football, and track. Plus, I earned A lot of the people that I looked up to were upper class- three All-High medals and an All-Western New York track honor.

One of my most memorable moments was when our class demates already and I knew I wanted to be a part of that pride of going to the City of Buffalo's only all-Black high cided to change the school colors and the mascot. My classmates and I came together in unity and voted to change the colors from school.

One of the requirements to be a student at East high blue and gray to black and gold and the mascot to the Black Panschool was you had to dress. I had my first summer job at thers. I remember the excitement at the pep rally when we pre14 and bought my own school clothes for the first time. I miered our new black and gold football uniforms. Coming out and walked down to Red Carpet Men’s Store on Jefferson and being announced to the student body by our coach (Rest in Peace E. Utica and got a pair of tailor-made slacks with pistol Mr. Pugh) was such a great feeling. pockets, a highboy shirt, a Blye Italian sweater, a pair of Even though gangs were very prominent in our community we loafers, and a pair of Converse sneakers, and that was my still went to East High and got our education. Many of the class of 72' have become successful members of society in all walks entire savings from my summer job. of life. We have alumni who became doctors, lawyers, accountants, nurses, scientists, marketers, pastors, bishops, and many other professions.

Fifty years has gone by pretty fast and during that time we lost many of our beloved classmates. God bless them and may they rest in eternal peace.

I asked some of my classmates to share some of their memorable moments. I'll share those thoughts with the Challenger readers next week! Until ten - don't forget to mark the dates! And don't forget to get your tickets to the All High Reunion Jam!

ublished in March 2022, this collection of poems and essays by BaBa Eng will have you thinking about what life behind bars is like. It's a fact that the average person thinks "Black male" when they hear the word prisoner although the number of incarcerated Black females has increased.

While the numbers are increasing and discouraging, it's important to understand WHY there's this increase. Look at the policies that have had a negative impact on us Since the days of Enslavement.

BaBa spent more than 3 decades in prison including 8 years in solitary confinement. That's a very long time to think about a crime that could have been avoided and Eng will host a book signa life cut short in its prime. Baba ing Sunday, August 7 at 11 East BaBa writes about both, as Utica, from 5-7 pm. The commuwell as sharing his thoughts ity is invited to attend. about love, faith and hop for a future that promises better days with friends, family and a community that is striving to please the Ancestors. The poetry is a mix of realistic longing for love and justified feelings of anger that have been a part of his imprisonment swell as his return to community. In this book, anger must be viewed as a catalyst for change. Baba's anger, while confined, led to his desire to transform himself from a confused, uneducated young man into an educated, forward-thinking, compassionate Slack man desirous of becoming an asset to his community. While in prison, BaBa began to develop a work ethic defined by love and justice.

This collection is a testament to his meditations and contemplations. His reflections are sincere, real, and heartfelt, encouraging the reader to stop, for a moment, and think about the things that matter most. His essay on "Critical Resistance" is a thoughtful "call to arms" that urges us to take an in depth look at the systems that have created the social, political, and economic circumstances that define our present condition. According to BaBa, change is possible if we commit ourselves to the unrelenting task of working together to create justice and equity for all. Whether we are examining the educational system or the prison system, there is a justifiable need to dismantle everything and anything that denies anyone's humanity. Our future depends on honoring the Divine in every human being.

As an advocate for Restorative Justice, it is no surprise that BaBa concludes his book with a quote from Seba Kheti: "Every day is a donation to eternity and even one hour is a contribution to its future."

A BOOK SIGNING BY BABA ENG WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022 AT 11 EAST UTICA, FROM 5:00-7:00PM. COME OUT AND MEET THE AUTHOR.

A New Eye On History Essay Contest for Adults

If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call or email/text Econuel Columnist Eva M. Doyle would like to invite the resiIngram at: (404)731-6465 or dents of the Eastside to answer the following question in her econueli@yahoo.comm latest essay contest: If you could rename Jefferson Avenue, (Econuel, President, Class of what name would you choose? The deadline to enter is by 1972 at East, is Coodinator midnight on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Participants should of the 50th East High Re- write a 2- page typed essay on this topic. All completed essays must be submitted to ewriter52@roadrunner.com. union Class of 1972 Prizes are $100 first place, $75 second place, and $50 SUPPORT third place. You can call (716) 847-6010 for more informaOUR ADVERTISERS! tion.

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News Briefs

Coming Soon: A New Dictionary — The Oxford Dictionary of African American English A new dictionary — the Oxford Dictionary of African American English — is a project of Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African and African American Research and Oxford University Press The dictionary will not just collect spellings and definitions it will also create a historical record and serve as a tribute to the people behind the words, said Henry Louis Gates Jr., the project’s editor in chief and the Hutchins Center’s director.

The project was announced in June, and the first version is expected in three years.

“Just the way Louis Armstrong took the trumpet and turned it inside out from the way people played European classical music,” said Gates, Black people took English and “reinvented it, to make it reflect their sensibilities and to make it mirror their cultural selves.”

Mississippi Police Chief Boasted "Shot That N-Word 119 Times," According To Leaked Recording On Wednesday, white Mississippi police chief Sam Dobbins was fired after a recording leaked where he boasted about killing 13 people as a law enforcement official. He constantly used the n-word on the tape. He also used the epithet to describe a Black man who he claimed to have shot at least 119 times.

According to the Washington Post, the 16-minute tape, which was uncovered by the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, was recorded by a Black officer who resigned named Robert Lee Hooker. He left the Lexington Police Department last week due to it being a toxic work environment.

The recording of a Mississippi police Chief's confession was leaked in April.

On the recording, which was acquired by The Washington Post, Dobbins tells about all of the people he killed when he worked as an officer.

“I’ve killed 13 men in my career, justified,” Dobbins can be heard saying. “In my line of duty, I have shot and killed 13 different people.” He also said he “saved 67 kids in a school” by shooting a Black man more than 100 times.

“I shot that [n-word] 119 times, okay?” Dobbins said. “The vehicle was shot 319 times, but he was hit 119 times by me.”

Lexington has a population 1,600 people, with 80 percent being Black. The board of aldermen voted 3-2 Wednesday to get rid of Dobbins.

Brooklyn Bishop Robbed In Pulpit The armed assailants who robbed a Brooklyn bishop and his wife after storming a livestreamed service Sunday made off with $1 million worth of jewelry, police said, after initially saying the value was believed to be around $400,000.

Bishop Lamor Whitehead was in the middle of delivering his sermon at the Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries church in Canarsie when three gunmen burst in around 11:15 a.m., the NYPD said.

The armed assailants "displayed firearms and demanded property" from the 44-year-old bishop and his wife, 38, police said. The bishop- who drives a Rolls Royce - also pushed back against comments and headlines that described him as "flashy" with his jewelry in his livestreamed services.

"It's not about me being flashy. It's about me purchasing what I want to purchase," he said. "If I worked hard for it, I can purchase what I want to purchase."

What happens when police violate your ‘right to remain silent’?

Dear Editor: The Supreme Court decided recently that people cannot sue police officers for failing to read them their Miranda rights before questioning.

In 1966, the Miranda warning became a constitutional rule that the Supreme Court created to protect people’s 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination and 6th Amendment right to counsel.

Miranda requires police officers to issue the following warning before questioning suspects: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”

While law enforcement is welcome to do more to ensure people’s constitutional rights are protected, it cannot do less without violating their constitutional rights.

This Vega decision does not change the fact that police are still required to read suspects a Miranda warning before questioning them and, if they don’t, the prosecution will still be barred from using any self-incriminating statements that were compelled by the police at trial. What the Vega holding affects is the right to sue the police under Section 1983 for failing to read a Miranda warning before questioning. This ruling gives police additional qualified immunity.

-The Drum

HEALTH MATTERS

A Response to: “Healing by The Water” Broderick Park, “Sacred Ground” Ignored by the City The views expressed in the Challenger Community News July 7, 2022, edition is not the opinion of Ms. Lillion Batchelor nor of the Batchelor family although the use of her image and that of Dr. Virginia Batchelor suggests otherwise. After receiving a number of phone calls, we felt it was important to set the record straight regarding Buffalo Quarter Historical Society’s involvement in the recent events at Broderick Park. Presently, the organization is not involved in the planning and decision-making for the events that have transpired this year and are therefore unable to respond to the concerns highlighted in the article. However, Dr.Virginia Batchelor media misrepresentation is not the way to build trust. What we can speak to is that our desire for Broderick Park to be a place of edutainment is now a reality.

Speaking for Mom Batchelor and Buffalo Quarters Historical Society (BQHS/BQ), I assert that the City of Buffalo has made Broderick Park a priority. An investment of 11 million dollars confirms that Broderick Park’s historical significance as a gateway to freedom is not being ignored (seehttps://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/businesses/ broderick-park/). Further, by the invitation of Mayor Byron Brown, BQHS was welcomed to sit at the table alongside all of the illustrious organizations to discuss possibilities for creatives to provide visual enhancements that celebrate the history as it pertains to the Underground Railroad Movement (see https://bnwaterkeeper.org/projects/broderickpark/). This project is sure to entice the community and bolster national and international visibility.

The activities that have and are taking place in Broderick Park serve to entice visitors to come and leave with a spirit of wanting to know more about the importance of this gateway to freedom. I hope as a community, we will continue to treat Broderick Park like the jewel it is for generations of learning circles, especially for our children to enjoy. I look forward to seeing more funding that ensures safety, maintenance as well as the completion of future projects that are sure to communicate that it is one of the last stops on the Underground Railroad before crossing over into Canada.

Equally important, Broderick Park is “sacred ground” that has the attention of the City of Buffalo.

In the spirit of possibilities, Dr. Virginia A. Batchelor

I'm just sayin'...

Last week the picture of Darin Adams was left out of his commentary titled "Embarrassed" on page 11 by mistake. Our apologies to Brother Darvin!

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POETRY Early Mornin' Love

warm natural like forest rainfall u come to me sweet smells yr man/ness color my senses i smile to greet u we embrace our kisses melt all traces of doubt using Blk/sky as our blanket yr strong arms around me no longer are we two but one powerfully gentle movement

time allows few special moments present turns into past wiping sweat from yr brow u place a kiss so warmly upon mine fingering yr mouth our smiles touch relaxed, relieved reloved sleepily resting my head upon yr shoulder quietly giving thanks for this sweet gift of early mornin’ love Gey Lyons

The Measure of a Man

by Roger R. Griffin aka “BayBay” How will we measure a man?

Will it be by his stature and height?

Will it be by what he does and what he says?

Will it be how he worships and to whom he prays?

Will it be by the garments he wears?

Whether they show him to be rich or poor?

Will they measure him by the content of his character?

And not look for anything more.

The measure of a man and the essence of a man, Should be based on his humanity and his devotion to the Creator’s Plan.

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VILLAGE ELDERS SALUTE!

TOGETHER WE STAND FOR TODAY. TOMORROW. ALWAYS. Peacefully Celebrating Her 90th Birthday Among Flowers and Friends

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n July 16th a birthday lunch was held for Constance “Connie” Eve inside The Eve’s beautiful Flower Garden at their Jewett Avenue home. The most lovely flower however, was Mrs. Eve herself, an amazingly accomplished, educated and resilient woman, who spent her life giving to her family and her community. Her conversation was not about meetings and events and organizing, rather she spoke about being grateful to be able to finally enjoy life’s simple pleasures and how she finds, for example, joy these days just sitting on her porch listening to the birds and watching the squirrels. White was the color of the day and her lovely daughter Leecia was the best hostess! Love, blessings and hats off to Mrs. Eve, who is gently gathering her “flowers” in the winter of her life, joyfully and at peace. (Her birthday was actually July 14) -a.b.

Jerry F. Daniels: 90 Years of Fearing God and Loving People

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ongratulations to Jerry F. Daniels a long standing business owner and contributor to our community. A Master Barber, he has graced the corner of 859 Jefferson Avenue at his Carl-Jeff Barbershop for 63 years. On August 11 he will turn 90 years young and his family is busy planning to celebrate and honor him at a reception at a later time. A true “people person, ” he is best described as living “90 years of fearing God and loving people.” He’s always said that “every person who walks through that door is my favorite.” And his favorite quote: “Be good to the man in the mirror.”Although he’s packed away his clippers, he remains a true community treasure. He once said in an interview that his work - which he loved - was more of a ministry.” Barbering he declared, was his “passion.”

Blessed Birthday Greetings to a true and wise gentleman! -a.b.