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Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •November 8, 2017

Community Salutes Victoria Jones City Emergency Communications Hometown Girl Graduates from MIT’s Graduate Program Department is Hiring

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ictoria C. Jones, born and raised in the Rochester area, is quite an achiever!

She attended Northstar Christian Academy from kindergarten until fifth grade, when she transitioned into public school by attending Roth Middle School and then Rush Henrietta High School. Tori, as she is affectionately called, has always been a hard worker right from the start; so much so that from kindergarten to Senior High School she made straight A’s with the exception of one B. In 2005, restaurant owner, Moses Smith, better known as Unkl Moe, noticed something special about Tori at the young age of twelve and asked her to be his “Soda Pop Girl” at the local Clarissa Street Reunion Festival; her first “real” job. Self-motivation and determination are two of her most valued personality traits. She always pushes herself to give her very best effort, whether it Miss Jones is academically, playing tenor saxophone in the High School Jazz Ensemble, singing or dancing on the Faith Temple Junior Worship and Liturgical Dance Teams or simply babysitting the neighbor’s kid.

Tori applied to seven universities her senior year; the University of Buffalo, Boston University, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) , North Carolina A & T State University (her parents alma mater) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the field of Computer Science. She was accepted to all seven universities. She was the first student from the Rush Henrietta Central School District to attend MIT. Because the University offered an excellent financial aid package, Victoria was off to Boston to pursue her dream of becoming a Computer Scientist.

She has traveled to Italy teaching Computer Science in their school system, created the iPhone game application H2OMG and participated in MIT’s Mocha Moves Dance Crew, in addition to obtaining both her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Degrees.

Victoria would like to thank every teacher and coach that believed in her, every organization that invested in her financially via scholarship funds and every friend and family member who supported her in reaching her goals.

She is now exploring her job options and will most likely remain in Boston to pursue work in the Computer Science field.

Rochester celebrates Tori’s accomplishment and we look forward to seeing just what impact this Rochester Hometown Girl will have on the world at large. Congratulations Victoria!!

RUMORS OF WAR.... The U.S. Air Force is preparing to place its fleet of nuclear-armed B-52 bombers on 24-hour alert for the first time since 1991 amid escalating tensions with North Korea, the military branch's chief of staff said in a report recently. Defense officials denied to Fox News that bombers were ordered to go on 24-hour alert, but Gen. David Goldfein told Defense One it could happen

Mayor Lovely Warren announced that the City of Rochester Emergency Communications Department is hiring individuals interested in a career in public safety communications and will host an Open House for prospective candidates.

The 911 Center Open House will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Emergency Communications Center, located 321 W. Main St. “Our Emergency Communications Department employs more than 180 emergency communications professionals who answer the call for help more than a million times each year,” said Mayor Warren. “They help us create safer more vibrant neighborhoods. A career at 911 is rewarding in so many ways and I invite anyone who is interested in public safety to attend this open house.”

The Emergency Communications Department is a collaboration between the City and the County of Monroe, with the City responsible for staffing the Department and the County responsible for the building, equipment and other capital needs.

Employees in the 911 Center work a rotating four-day on, twoday off schedule and enjoy competitive wages, an exceptional benefits package and promotional growth opportunities. Employees receive paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick leave and shift differential along with overtime wages paid for hours outside of regularly scheduled shifts. Medical benefits packages are immediately available for individuals or families.

Dec. 31 is the deadline to apply for the February Civil Service entrance exam for Dispatchers and Telecommunicators.

For more information about careers at the Emergency Communications Center and a link apply for the entrance exam, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/join911 or call (585) 528-2200.

Outreach Community Center Annual Banquet Bishop Herman L. and Elaine Dailey, founders of the Outreach Community Center, are holding their 32nd Annual Banquet with guest speaker Tony Collins, former football player for the New England Patriots on November 17 at 7 p.m. at Ramada Plaza Rochester Airport, 911 Brooks Ave. For more information contact the center at 585-328-0887.

Baobab Film Series The Baobab Film Series movie for November 10 is "Saints and Strangers-Part I" at 7p.m. Part II will be shown November 17 at 7p.m.

This miniseries chronicles the real story of the Pilgrims: their harrowing voyage from England to America aboard the Mayflower and settling in Plymouth, Massachusetts; vying to survive in the harsh climate; their struggles with the local tribes, and celebrating their first Thanksgiving with the natives, the Pokanoket people, in 1621.

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Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •November 8, 2017

AREA BRIEFS Local Authors to Host Book Signing and Discussion A book signing and discussion by authors Theodore (Ted) Kirkland, The Arthur Duncan 11, Jonathan McEnnis and Ted Kirkland others :will be held at the "Rafi" CAO Building, 1223 Fillmore Ave. from 1-to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. Topics will range from incarceration, criminal justice system, and others.

Council To Create Community Advisory Body For Police Oversight The Advisory Body will be made up of City Residents and will advise The Common Council on improving community & police relations Buffalo.

Last month, Niagara District Council Member David A. Rivera, chair of The Buffalo Common Council’s Police Oversight Committee, announced plans to create an advisory body made up of Buffalo residents to advise the Police Oversight Committee on community-police relations.

The Police Oversight Committee is accepting applications for seats on its community advisory body until December 1. The Committee seeks applicants that bring expertise in policy, community relations, and that are representative of the residents of Buffalo. Applicants must be residents of The City of Buffalo. The advisory body is expected to begin its work in early 2018.

To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Council Member David Rivera, Chair of Police Oversight Committee, 1504 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 Fax: 716-851-4970 Email: darivera@city-buffalo.com

Buffalo to be Home of First National Monument to Honor African American Veterans

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By Nanette D.Massey

alf the country is enmeshed in battles over the appropriate treatment of monuments to Civil War Confederates.

At the same time the City of Good Neighbors is on the forefront of history by installing the nation’s first monument specifically honoring all Black veterans.

This Saturday, November 11th—Veterans Day--will see the formal announcement that the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park will house this first-of-its kind testament to the contributions of America’s African American enlisted. Honored will be veterans from every military branch and from every conflict since the nation’s birth.

"In war time we fight and die together, but in peace time the war continues only we die alone," says local Marine veteran Lance Corporal Willie Chillis, reflecting on the importance of such a monument and remembrance in general.

"We should stand and live together so we can stand for the national anthem. African American soldiers defend the country because it is their home and not just during wartime," Chillis, a case worker with the WNY Veterans Housing Coalition, adds. "I joined at 18 because I wanted to make a difference and I'm still serving because I rescue homeless veterans every day." Chillis also participates in color guard ceremonies for fallen African American soldiers as a member of the Jessie Clipper American Legion Post 430.

Vietnam era Air Force Veteran Warren Galloway chairs the African American Veterans Memorial WNY committee, the group spearheading the monument's realization. Warren adds "it's important for our young people to understand that we've always been a part of this, especially in the climate we're in now."

The germination of the project occurred around 2014 when the Erie County chapter of The Links, an organization of influential professional Black women volunteers, commissioned a project to honor deceased area veterans. The 2016 art installation "African American Veterans of WNY," currently housed in the public library at Jefferson and East Utica, was the result.

People associated with the project later visited the new museum of African American culture in Washington, D.C. and were further inspired by the Military History Gallery on its third floor.

State Assembly Woman Crystal Peoples-Stokes was brought into the loop and her efforts secured previously unavailable space at Buffalo's Naval Park.

Celebrate Veterans Day With the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Please join the Woman's Auxiliary of the Jesse Clipper Post 430, the Copper Town Block Club and the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor on Saturday, November 11th at 2pm in the Jesse Clipper Park (William and Michigan) as we honor the African Americans from WNY who fought and died in combat. The ceremony will include a full military honor guard, a 21 gun salute, TAPS, a moment of silence and the laying of a wreath by a Gold Star Mother.

Historian, Eva Doyle will help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of WWI with commentary and historic perspective on the life of Jesse Clipper, WWI veteran. All are invited!

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National Monument to Honor African American Veterans

"We are humbled to work alongside the tireless volunteers whose idea it was to establish the first monument of its kind right here in Buffalo" said the Hon. Peoples-Stokes.

Buffalo artist Jonathan Casey of Solid 716 Concrete Boutique was selected to bring the monument to life. Some of Casey's other work credits include Canalside's Dinosaur Play Area, the Junior League's Lincoln Park show house and the dining space at Deep South Taco on Ellicott Street. Lastly, local public relations firm, Lineage Communications, was tasked with spreading the message.

The committee needs to raise $800,000 to have the monument open to the public by its projected date, Veteran's Day 2018. Stokes' office and Buffalo real estate developers Uniland have already pledged funding. The committee will be seeking further funding from the business community and government sources. Individuals wishing to be part of this historic enterprise can join in by a number of ways, such as sponsoring an engraved brick along the walkway for a pledge of $250. An informational meeting to discuss ideas and receive community feedback is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14t at noon at the Jefferson Street Merriweather library. You can also contact Daphne Ross of Lineage Communications at info@aavmwny. org.

All of this will be officially launched this Saturday at 8:30 a.m. during a formal ceremony at the iconic red brick Hangar Building at the Naval and Military Park, One Naval Park Cove at Canalside. An elaborate presentation is planned for the public featuring a performance by McKinley High School's Color Guard, a video, and appearances by Mayor Brown and State Senator Chris Jacobs. Former and current members of all five branches of the armed forces are especially invited and encouraged to attend with their families.

Chairman Galloway's excitement about the monument has a very personal poignancy. While soldiers returning home from World War II and other conflicts were commonly greeted with fanfare, the country was deeply divided over the Vietnam conflict. Often those who served in it came home to, at best, ambivalence and, at worst, scorn.

Mr. Galloway sees this monument as the ticker tape parade due his generation of fighters.

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According to historians, about a third of all the cowboys in “the wild west” were African Americans. Here are a few: William "Bill" Pickett William (Bill) Pickett. Pickett who was born December 5, 1870, in Texas died April 2, 1932. Amazingly, Pickett started cowboying after completing the fifth grade. He became so skillful at roping, riding and bulldogging, that he put on exhibitions, passing a hat to collect donations.

During his career Pickett toured the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, and England, and was the first Black cowboy movie star.In 1994 a U.S. postage stamp honored his memory. justly deserved.

Cherokee Bill, was a notorious Black outlaw, who was said to be far worse than Billy The Kid. Cherokee Bill's, real name, was Crawford Goldsby, his father was Black and served with the Buffalo Soldiers. His mother was part Black and native American Indian. He was born on February 8, 1876, in Fort Concho, Texas, one of St. George and Ellen Goldsby's four children. in July 1894 Cherorkee Bill was involved in a host of robberies and murders as part of the notorious Cook gang headed up by brothers, Bill and Jim Cook. He and the Cook gang ran havoc over the Indian Territory for over two years.Cherokee Bill's career as an outlaw come to an end in 1896, when he was captured, tried and sentenced to hang for the murders he committed by the so-called "hanging judge" Isaac Parker.When the noose was placed around his neck he was asked if he had any last words, he said, "I came here to die, not make a speech." Other African-American old Westerners: Addison Jones, Bob Leavitt, Bose Ikard, Bronco Sam, Charley Willis, Nat Love (Deadwood Dick), One Horse Charley and George Glenn, Stagecoach Mary Fields, and Ned Huddleston.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Vegetarian Awareness Month and Beyond

By Nanette D. Massey October was Vegetarian Awareness Month. Although the month has passed, this is always a subject worth taking a second look at. Vegetarianism is the practice of eating only foods that are not derived from the taking of animal life. Under this umbrella there are lacto-ovo vegetarians who will eat eggs and dairy products, and vegans who consume absolutely nothing that contains any animal byproduct. People become vegetarians for a variety reasons; to lose weight, concern for the environment, regard for animal treatment, and religion among them.

For many Rastafarian religious practitioners, a strict vegetarian diet is essential. "Ital" is the concept that all one's choices should first and foremost aim towards increasing the life force within, and respecting and connecting to that same force in other living things. Correspondingly, the idea of eating slaughtered animals is unfavorable and emphasis is put on foods that are pure, natural and from the earth. Ziggy Marley, son of legendary performer Bob Marley, said in a 2011 interview "the more red meat and blood we eat, the more blood-thirsty we get, the more violent we get. The more vegetarian food that we eat, the more peace is taken into us."

Vegetarianism is also a principal tenet for some Seventh Day Adventist adherents. Early church founders took the bible verse Genesis 1:29 to mean that God's original diet for humans was meant to be only plants. John Henry Kellog was brought up in the SDA faith. His conviction to vegetarianism as part of his religious observance eventually led to the invention of the easily recognizable supermarket shelf staple, Kellog's Corn Flakes.

Environmentalists stress that meat production is harmful in a number of ways. Much of the deforested land of the Amazon rain forest is now used as pasture for cattle. Trees are acknowledged as the "lungs" of the Earth and their absence affects the quality of our air. Millions of tons of animal manure from farms has nowhere else to go but into our water supply. Some factory farms skirt clean water regulations by shooting liquid manure into the air and allowing the wind to carry it away.

There is a surprising amount of Black star power behind vegetarianism. The list of known Black vegetarians include boxer Mike Tyson, Hollywood powerhouse Samuel L. Jackson, iconic civil rights activist Angela Davis, R&B diva Chaka Khan, "the purple one" himself--Prince, Wu Tang Clan's RZA, tennis royalty Venus and Serena Williams, New Jersey senator Cory Booker, and rap sensation Waka Flocka Flame.

Some sources to begin investigating if vegetarianism is right for you and your family include the books Vegan Soul Food Guide to the Galaxy by Afya Ibomu, and Afro Vegan by Bryant Terry.

Also go to the page "Black Vegetarian Society of New York" on Facebook.

Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •November 8, 2017

Community Health Center of Buffalo Sponsors 2nd Annual Community Day On Friday, November 17 from 12 noon to 5 p.m., the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.(CHCB) will host its 2nd Annual Community Day. The event will be held at the Buffalo office located at 34 Benwood Avenue. Friends, Neighbors and patients are invited to come out and join the center for Thanksgiving turkey raffles, food bags, vendors, and lots of fun.The purpose of “CHCB Community Day” is to help families in need of assistance withThanksgiving meal items. This event is co-sponsored by the True Bethel Baptist Church FoodPantry, Blue Wireless Mobile, Fidelis Health Care, Urban Fruits and Vegetables and Prime Time Energy Company. Patients of Community Health Center of Buffalo (Medical and Dental) will receive a $5 voucher for Urban Fruits and Vegetables. Gently used winter clothing donated byCommunity Health Center Staff will be available for our patients. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lisa Parker at 9869199, ext. 3611 or visit our website.

TV Segment on Lupus Seeks Participants The Community Health Center of Buffalo is looking for four Lupus patients for an upcoming ½ cable T.V. segment on this disease. This is a voluntary initiative and participants will not be compensated. If you are interested in being interviewed on camera as part of this project, please contact Karla Thomas at 986-9199, ext. 6004. This disease does not get the attention or research funding it should. Join us as we put together an informative look at this disease that disproportionately affects people of color.

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FAITH & FAMILY

Going Back To The Hill: Silver Memorial Service To Celebrate The Life Of Rev. W.L. Jones Join us on Saturday, November 18th at 6 p.m. at the New Mt. Ararat Temple of Prayer, 971 Jefferson Avenue, Bishop Dwight Brown, Pastor, for the Silver Memorial Service, celebrating the Love, Life and Legacy of Rev. W.L. Jones who was the Founder and Pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church.

Former members of all choirs are asked to come and be a part of the Mass Choir. Choir Rehearsals will be held at Love Alive Fellowship, 141 Lewis Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 on Saturday, November 11th at 6 p.m. and Thursday, November 16th at 7 p.m. For more information regarding this event, contact Love Alive Fellowship at (716)856-1670.

We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the LORD. Trusting in His Holy Word, He never failed me yet!

Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •November 8, 2017

Humboldt Parkway Senior Choir's Announces Annual Erie Shopping Trip The Senior Choir of The Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church is sponsoring its annual Erie Pennsylvania Shopping Trip Saturday, November 11.

The bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. from Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church 790 Humboldt Parkway at Woodlawn Avenue and returns at approximately 6:00 p.m. the round trip cost is $40. The first stop will be at Gabriel’s (the same as Valu-City), followed by lunch at the Golden Corral, and the last stop will be the Millcreek Mall. Start your Christmas Shopping early!

The New Hope Baptist News The New Hope Baptist Church, 1122 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls will hold Consecration Service on Sunday, November 12 at 3:00 p.m. Sisters Ernestine Blackwell, Jametta Felts and Deborah Green will be consecrated for the office of Deacon-

Zion Missionary Baptist Church Announces November Prayer And Fasting Gathering Dates Zion Missionary Baptist Church is once again hosting the “Repositioning the Body of Christ Through Prayer and Fasting” Monday mornings for the month ofNovember. Please join us on the remaining dates join us every Monday at 6 a.m.:Monday

November 13 •Monday November 20

Monday November 27• For more information contact the church office at 886-1362.Rev C.M. Jenkins II is Host Pastor.

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Trinity Baptist Announces 100th Anniversary Celebration Events!

Trinity Baptist Church, 2930 Bailey Ave., will be celebrating their 100th Church Anniversary with three services: •Friday, November 10 at 6 p.m. the 100th Anniversary Banquet will be held at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road and Genesee Street. Ticket are $50 (adults) $20 children (ages 6-12) and free for ages 1-5.

•On Saturday, November 11 Trinity Baptist will present a Church Musical Concert at 4 p.m. at Trinity Baptist 2930 Bailey Ave. •Trinity Baptist Church continues its 100th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, November 12, at the church at 3:p.m.

Rev. Bennie D. Jemison, Sr. is Pastor.

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Entertainment

Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •November 8, 2017

The Business of Music Workshop The Business of Music Workshop will be held in downtown Buffalo, free and open to the public November 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Central Library.

If you're a songwriter, a musician, a band leader. If you are a beginner just stepping into the music life, or feel you've been around the block more than a few times... this workshop is for you! Learn about copyright, music ownership, distribution, publishing and ANY questions YOU have!

The workshop will be led by international recording artist Melissa Kate, Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductees Ron Walker and Van Taylor and sponsored by Three 2 Go Music Alliance, the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, and Erie County.

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Janet Jackson Concert Review

The Janet Jackson “State of the World” Tour: Wonderful Things Come to Those Who Wait

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he Janet Jackson “State of the World” Tour: Wonderful Things Come to Those Who Wait.

That proved especially true when Janet Jackson brought her “The State Of The World” tour to the Key Bank Center last Saturday night. The birth of Miss Jackson's first baby led to a 2016 postponement but given the state of world and domestic affairs, the socially conscious performance seemed especially pertinent now.

Clad in black and spinning a cane,with video images of Africa, Syria and inner city turmoil, not to mention names like Eric Garner in the background, Jackson opened the show with the one-two punch of “The Knowledge” and “State Of The World” (both from the 1989 landmark “Rhythm Nation 1814” album).

Indeed, she continues to “stay woke” and her music's transformative power in times of upheaval eschewed any sense of nostalgia and proved to be the overall theme of the evening.

And at 51, she's still one of the most exciting performers to ever grace a MATT stage.

BAUER Accompanied by nine dancers—including Buffalo's Allison Buczkowski---and backed by a nine piece band, Jackson was breathtaking as classics like “Miss You Much,” “The Pleasure Principle,” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “Escapade” and, most poignantly given the number of legends lost in the past two years, “Together Again,” were delivered with fantastic showmanship that rendered them timeless while also serving as potent reminders of her astonishing breadth of influence.

A few surprises abounded as well, most notably the harrowing “What About” (from 1997's “The Velvet Rope”) where the dancers acted out substance and domestic abuse into a performance piece that transcended music into pure, visceral drama highlighting Jackson's most emotional vocals of the night.

“Rhythm Nation” was the fitting climax, a still devastating slice of thunderous, Sly-Stone influenced funk and a musical call to consciousness and unity as relevant as it was almost three decades ago with militantly sharp choreography to match.

Nearly 40 years into her recording career, Janet Jackson remains one of the most iconic and significant musical artists. If this current tour is any indication, she'll be ruling as the true queen of pop for many years to come.

"The Get Down" Decades Costume Dance Part Girl Gang Entertainment presents "The Get Down" Decades Costume Dance Party on Saturday, November 18 at 704 Main Street ,Free Agent., from 7pm-12am This experience will take you through a time warp of music starting with the 1970's Soul Train all the way to the early 2000's and everything in between. Each hour will take you through a different decade. There will be a cash bar including Sangria and Girl Gangs own GGE Punch, as well as delicious refreshments (for the first hour).

Don't be shy. Come dressed up to rep your favorite era!

Music by: DJSIKE AND DJBREI This will be more than a party. It will be an experience!

For tickets and more event details visit: thegetdown17. eventbrite.com

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Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •November 8, 2017

Can You Hear Me Now? The University District Community Development Association announces Can You Hear Me Now?, a FREE coffee house for youth ages 12 to 18, on select Thursdays, running November 9, 16, 30 December 7, and 14 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Gloria J. Parks Community Center at 3242 Main Street on the corner of Heath Street.

Can You Hear Me Now? is a comfortable space for creative youth to play and experiment with original self-expression in multiple art forms. Each evening will start with an expressive arts workshop, including ice-breaking activities, involving music, spoken word, interactive group games, and movement.

There will also be an open-mic session for youth to present creative work they would like to share.

The schedule of workshops is as follows: November 9: “Try With These Keys”: expression with live piano November 16: “Stepping On Toes”: expression through hip hop dance November 30: “What Did I Say?”: expression through poetry December 7: “Righting”: expression through spoken word December 14: “Will This Make Me Rich?”: a workshop in artist development At a time with very limited venues for youth performance and safe socialization, Can You Hear Me Now? will open the door for youth and their adult supporters to take a chance and share their thoughts, experiences, and creations with a team of creative artists and teachers. Solomon Dixson, a Locally based seasoned, celebrated spoken word, break dance and music performer will serve as the producer of Can You Hear Me Now? He will bring together a team of artists to foster a fun, casual, and spontaneous atmosphere to encourage youth participants to share their perspectives in multiple forms of expression.

One exciting feature of the Coffee House is a free 4G Video created for each youth that performs in the open mic session. Professional videographer, Alex Harold will record youth performances at each coffee house session to give youth a keepsake from the experience to share with friends and family.

Admission is FREE. Snacks, coffee and other beverages will be served. Youth ages 12 to 18 year old are welcome with any adults from their families. For more information, contact Michael Tritto, Associate Director at Gloria J. Parks Community Center at 832-5085 or m.tritto@udcda. org .

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

Litos N' Trill "The Patti Labelle Concert Review by Matt Bauer Brunch"Party A Patti Labelle Show Isn’t Girl Gang Entertainment and Litos NY have come together for a Litos Brunch Party Sunday, November 12 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at The Barrel Factory 65 Vandalia St. Ticket price includes access to a buffet style of all five of Litos pastelillo flavors including, Buffalo Chicken, Jerk Chicken, OG Chicken, Beef and Cheese, and Veggie, as well as Lito's NY wings.

Admission to this 21+ event is $20, available online or at the door (cash only). There will be a two hour unlimited access to our mimosa bar featuring Litos NY's famous Caribbean Fruit Punch, fruit, and other juices to accompany your champagne.

Food buffet and mimosa bar only available from 12 noon -2p.m.. EARLY ARRIVAL IS RECOMMENDED. After 2pm our fully stocked bar will be open!

Come dressed to impress!

VIP Packages are available and will include two hours of mimosas, pastelillo buffet and a separate buffet with macaroni and cheese, rice, jerk chicken, and salad. Music by: DJSK

Urban Dance Instructors Honored Urban dance instructors from Buffalo and the east side who have taught hundreds of students to dance were honored for their hard work, patience and success on October 28th at the Classics V Banquet Hall.

In addition to recognizing the honorees, this dinner dance featured music from classes provided by the instructors.

Those honored included Joan Harris, Louetta Howard, Emma Terry, Cheri Brown, Darel Amaker, Evelyn Mayes, Ernestine Wilson, Pearl Harris, Dave Brooks,and Sandra Hall, Jackqui Snowden­ Brown, an instructor from Rochester, was also recognized for her contributions to the Buffalo dance movement.

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Just a Concert, It’s A Spiritual Experience!

The spirit was definitely in it when she performed at the Seneca Niagara Events Center, this past Friday.

From the opening notes of her empowering anthem “New Attitude,” Labelle’s fervent and unshakeable bond with her fans was immediately apparent. Some came bearing flowers and all were under her spell throughout her nearly two-hour performance, which covered all facets of her 54-year and counting career.

Still a force of nature at 73, she was luminous in a champagne colored dress. Backed by an 8 piece band and three back up singers (who took turns in the spotlight during a gospel flavored rave-up of Al Green’s “Love and Happiness”), Labelle performed hit after hit with glowing, emotional intensity and occasional dashes of self deprecating humor.

Classics like “If You Asked Me To,” “Love, Need and Want You,” “Somebody Loves You Baby“ (which was especially poignant given the recent passing of its co-writer, unsung Philly soul legend Bunny Sigler) and “If Only You Knew” were present and accounted for. Age hasn’t diminished Labelle’s glorious vocals as she effortlessly hit those unbelievably high notes to spine-tingling effect. And when she flung off her shoes during a wonderful take on Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes’ “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” it was classic, unfettered Patti.

As pictures of departed, musicians, political figures and members of Patti’s family flashed across the center’s video screen “You Are My Friend,” was easily Labelle’s most moving performance of the evening as it seamlessly blended with “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.”

A spirited “Lady Marmalade” followed with lucky audience members invited onstage to dance, sing and humorously ham it up with the diva. “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” closed the show on an expectedly transcendent note. But there was more.

For an encore, Labelle gifted the faithful with one last treat: “Here’s To Life” from her recent jazz album “Bel Hommage.”

Accompanied only by piano, it was a stunningly intimate coda.

As she exited stage right and the crowd filed out, an audience member screamed out “We Love You Patti! ” a perfect summation of the night’s vibe.

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Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •November 8, 2017

Is Africa Where the Next US Oil Wars Will Be? Parent Scores HUGE VICTORY

by Bruce Dixon

Part 1 of a 2-Part Report

"It's about the oil. And the diamonds. And the coltan. But mostly about the oil."

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he Pentagon does not admit that a ring of permanent US military bases is operating or under construction throughout Africa. But nobody doubts the American military buildup on the African continent is well underway. From oil rich northern Angola up to Nigeria, from the Gulf of Guinea to Morocco and Algeria, from the Horn of Africa down to Kenya and Uganda, and over the pipeline routes from Chad to Cameroon in the west, and from Sudan to the Red Sea in the east, US admirals and generals have been landing and taking off, meeting with local officials. They've conducted feasibility studies, concluded secret agreements, and spent billions from their secret budgets.

Their new bases are not bases at all, according to US military officials. They are instead "forward staging depots", and "seaborne truck stops" for the equipment which American land forces need to operate on the African continent. They are "protected anchorages" and offshore "lily pads " from which they intend to fight the next round of oil and resource wars, and lock down Africa's oil and mineral wealth for decades to come.

BAR caught up with Chicago's Prexy Nesbitt , one of the architects of the US anti-apartheid movement in the 1970s and ‘80s. We asked Dr. Nesbitt about the importance to Africans and African Americans of George Bush's Feb. 7 announcement of AFRICOM , the new Pentagon command for the African continent.

"It means a tremendous amount to Africans, because African people, from working people to university elites all follow very closely everything that the US government does wherever it does it in the world. ...More and more African Americans in the US are following carefully what's the US is doing in Africa, but not enough... What we're seeing (is) ...a US military penetration of the African continent and that this penetration is...motivated by the US quest...for new sources of oil and other minerals."

In other words, it's about the oil. And the diamonds, and the uranium, and the coltan . But mostly about the oil. West Africa alone sits atop 15% of the world's oil, and by 2015 is projected to supply a up to a quarter of US domestic consumption. Most oil from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East winds up in Europe, Japan, China or India. Increasingly it's African oil that keeps the US running.

"West Africa alone sits atop 15% of the world's oil, and by 2015 is projected to supply a up to a quarter of US domestic consumption."

A foretaste of American plans for African people and resources in the new century can be seen in Eastern Nigeria. US and multinational oil companies like Shell, BP, and Chevron , which once named a tanker after its board member Condoleezza Rice, have ruthlessly plundered the Niger delta for a generation. Where once there were poor but self-sufficient people with rich farmland and fisheries, there is now an unfolding ecological collapse of horrifying dimensions in which the land, air and water are increasingly unable to sustain human life, but the region's people have no place else to go.

Twenty percent of Nigerian children die before the age of 5, according to the World Bank. Hundreds of billions of dollars worth of oil have been extracted from the Niger Delta, according to Amnesty International in 2005. But its inhabitants "...remain among the most deprived oil communities in the world - 70 per cent live on less than US$1 a day. In spite of its windfall gains, as global oil prices have more than doubled in the last two years, the Nigerian government has failed to provide services, infrastructure or jobs in the region."

In a typical gesture of disregard for local black lives and livelihoods, the natural gas which sits atop many oil deposits but is more expensive to capture and process than petroleum is simply burned off or flared at African wellheads. Throughout the 1990s it is estimated that 29 million cubic feet per day of Nigerian natural gas was disposed of in this manner. Many of the flares, according to local Niger delta residents, have burned continuously for more than twenty years, creating a toxic climate of acid fogs and rains , depositing layers of soot and chemicals that stunt or kill ocean and riverine fish and livestock, and poison the few surviving crops. For this reason, flaring at oil wells has long been outlawed in the US. But many African communities near the mouth of one of the planet's largest rivers are now entirely dependent on water trucked in from outside.

According to Dr. Nesbitt: "Years ago people from the then American Committee on Africa brought back slide footage which showed...people living in oil mud slime fields, drinking water that's made up of oil slime. It was just [an] extraordinarily frightening situation... As far as we know not much has changed [in about 15 years] except that [now] there is a movement for justice taking place. But the United States military command has indicated, has partnered up really, with the Obasanjo government...to try to control that justice movement. Some very explicit comments have been made by US military people; they will be prepared militarily to move into that arena...securing that oil source for the United States" Local Africans are demanding respect and a share in what is after all, their oil. They are now routinely, viciously suppressed in eastern Nigeria, in Equatorial Guinea and elsewhere, by African troops trained and equipped with American tax dollars. When resistance continues, as it certainly will, America is preparing to up the ante with more American equipment, with military and civilian advisers, with bombs, bullets and if need be, with American bodies. That's what AFRICOM is about, and what it will be doing in the new century.

CONTINUED NEXT WEEKL Empire in Africa: The Ugly Black American?

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White Teacher Who Calls Bi-racial Student Ignorant for Kneeling is Forced to Apologize On Oct 12th an 11-year-old student at Southside Elementary chose to take a knee during the pledge of allegiance. As a result, the student was made to stand up in front of the class and severely reprimanded and humiliated by his two teachers. The teachers started their verbal bullying by saying to the child that “you and those other football idiots are ignorant for doing this because you are disrespecting the flag and people who fought and died for our country.” The parents felt that this created a very unhealthy school environment for the student.

After several days of kneeling, and several meetings with the principal, counselors and teachers, the word came down from BPS that students did not have to stand for the pledge. And while that was a good step forward for the district, it did not rectify the situation for this student. The parents were asking for 1. An apology from the teacher in the front of the classroom, in the same fashion that the teacher berated the student. 2. A lesson on protests and the First Amendment to be held in this class 3. Some sort of cultural diversity training for the teachers, assistant principal and principal around this issue (led by someone who is Black and has an understanding of this issue).

CJ Banks came to the DPCC for help, and after several meeting and phone calls, DPCC was able to get the teacher to apologize in front of the classroom (on Oct 31); something that Mr. Banks and his son did not feel was going to be possible, and something the principal said she couldn’t force the teacher to do. Also the principal agreed to allow a Black community leader to come into the classroom to talk with the students and the teacher about the importance of protesting, and this protest in particular.

Jesse Williams, Acclaimed Actor, Activist and Documentarian to Appear at UB November 18 Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams will speak at the University at Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus. He will be appearing in UB’s 31st Annual Distinguished Speakers Series as the student choice speaker.

A native of Chicago and graduate of Temple University, Jesse Williams began his professional career teaching high school in low income Philadelphia public charter schools. From there he moved to New York City and, after working at a law firm, began his professional acting career, performing off-Broadway at The Cherry Lane Theatre under the direction of award-winning playwright Edward Albee in The Sandbox. Williams gained international attention for his acceptance speech when presented with the 2016 BET Humanitarian Award as a champion of civil rights.

Williams is in his 8th season as ‘Dr. Jackson Avery’ in ABC’s hit series Grey’s Anatomy and most recently served as senior producer and correspondent for EPIX docuseries America Divided with Norman Lear. His most recent film projects include Band Aid and Jacob’s Ladder - a reimagining of the 1990 psychological thriller –both of which were released this year. He executive produced the documentary Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement, which premiered during the Summer of 2016. Previous feature credits include Lee Daniels’ The Butler, The Cabin in the Woods, Brooklyn’s Finest and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 as well as the acclaimed western short They Die By Dawn.

Jesse Williams Williams is founder of the production company, farWord Inc. and the executive producer of Question Bridge: Black Males, a series of transmedia art installations, films, curriculum and website (QuestionBridge.com). He also hosts the sports and culture-themed podcast Open Run, through a partnership with LeBron James’ digital network, Uninterrupted.

Behind the scenes, Williams sits on the Board of Directors of Advancement Project, a leading national civil rights advocacy organization, and Harry Belafonte’s arts and social justice organization Sankofa.org. He is also a board member, brand ambassador, and partner in the company Scholly, a mobile app that connect students to scholarships for which they’re eligible, and serves as a spokesperson for The California Endowment’s Sons and Brothers Campaign.

Tickets for Jesse Williams are available for sale through Ticketmaster and at the Alumni Arena Box Office (UB North Campus, M-F, 9am – 5pm), and range in price between $18 - $42. Group rates are available. WNY High Schools can access free tickets through the Series Educational Outreach Program. For more information about Jesse Williams, this year’s series lineup, and ticketing, please visit: www.buffalo.edu/ub-speakers

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BUILD ACADEMY MUST BE SAVED! Parents/guardians, alumni, community stakeholders and former BUILD Organization members are urged to attend an open meeting at BUILD Academy on Saturday, November 11! Your input /suggestions on how to support and help save BUILD Academy is critical!

It was reported last week that the Buffalo Public School district has 60 days to appoint an independent receiver who will put together a turnaround plan at BUILD Academy to bring its academic performance up to state standards starting 2018-2019.

Dr. Kriner Cash will be sharing current information regarding BUILD Academy on Wednesday, Nov. 8 during the Student Achievement work session at 5 p.m. at 801 City Hall. Also during that session, Dr.Theresa Harris-Tiggs will announce that there will be a BUILD Academy Parent/Guardian and Community Meeting at BUILD Academy on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon at the school, 340 Fougeron Street to solicit suggestions from stakeholders how the community can support BUILD Academy. It is critical that people show up.

The Historic Relevance of BUILD ACADEMY BUILD Academy holds important historical significance to the African American community and the civil rights struggle.

The B.U.I.L.D. (Build, Unity, Independence, Liberty, Dignity) organization, an east side civil rights organization formed in the sixties, was responsible for significant changes to the political and social structure of Buffalo's Black community in the 1960s and 1970s. One of B.U.I.L.D.'s crowning achievements the Juneteenth Festival. The other was the B.U.I.L.D. Academy, a school that while publicly funded and the legal responsibility of the City of Buffalo School Board, had a separate community-based policy board which oversaw the school's operation. BUILD and Juneteenth represent a continuing legacy of former BUILD President William Gaiter and the organization’s efforts of the late sixties.

Buffalo Schools at the Crossroads:

The Disassembling of BUILD Academy Two years ago, the New York State Legislature passed a law that imposes major regulatory decisions on the status and future of schools that are primarily located in urban districts. As knowledgeable and astute experts in educational pedagogy, the Legislators passed a law that designated certain schools as “struggling” or “persistently struggling” and started a clock that placed these schools DR. BARBARA in “receivership” with the local SuperintenNEVERGOLD dent. These schools were given one to two years to improve student achievement or face punitive sanctions. Twenty-Five Buffalo schools were identified for receivership. Almost immediately, ten were removed from that designation based on significant achievement that occurred prior to their designation as struggling or persistently struggling schools.

The State Education Department was tasked to develop key performance indicators that would determine positive movement of the remaining 15 schools. These “demonstrable improvement” indicators included, for example: an increase in student attendance, decrease in student suspension, graduation rates, improved safety, and an increase in student proficiency on the English Language Arts and Math standardized tests for grade levels 3 – 8 and for certain subgroups, e.g. Black students. A school which fails to meet demonstrable improvement, per the legislation, is identified for take-over by an outside “independent receiver” or closure.

Build Academy had 12 performance indicators to work toward and thus illustrate accomplishment of demonstrable improvement. Recently the District was notified that the failure to show demonstrable improvement, over the last two years, has resulted in BUILD Academy being targeted as one of two schools in the State, which must be turned over to the outside receiver (yet un-named) or closed. The District has 60 days to

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act or the Commissioner will make the decision.

This is the background, albeit the abridged version, against which we must confront an untenable decision regarding a venerable school in the Buffalo Public School System. After two years of concerted work by the District and school administrations, teachers, parents and students, progress was made on four key indicators: school safety, 3-8 ELA All Students MGP, 3-8 Math All Students MGP (mean growth percentile), Student Suspension Rate (out of school). The performance indicators that were not met: 3-8 ELA All Students Level 2 & above; 3-8 Math All Students Level 2 & above; Grade 4 & 8 Science All Students Level 3 and above; 3-8 ELA Black Students Level 2 & above; 3-8 Math Black Students Level 2 & above; 3-8 ELA ED Students Level 2 & above: 3-8 Math ED Students Level 2 & above.

What strikes me immediately is that all eight of the performance indicators that were not met are based on proficiency as determined by students’ scores on the State standardized tests.

This is very troubling as, in my opinion, there are still many questions to be answered about the reliability and fairness of those tests. Over the last several years, this issue has been in the forefront of a statewide parent protest that launched the opt out movement. As many as 20% of the State’s students have refused to take these tests. In fact, the Governor responded to this movement by appointing the Common Core Task Force in 2015.

The Task Force Report, which was published in December 2015 raised serious concerns about the Common Core Learning Standards, the aligned curriculum and assessments beginning with the CCSS rollout during the 2012-2013 school year.

Over half of the Task Force’s 21 recommendations addressed issues related to the Common Core aligned standardized tests and testing including for example: the pattern of subjecting all students, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners to the same tests; excessive time devoted to standardized testing; lack of engagement of parents, educators,

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Is the Eastside dressed for success?"

Dear Editor: I would like to ask a question: "is the Eastside dressed for success?" All developers look for the best location to receive a profitable return on their investment. That's why downtown is the main attraction. What will it take for the Eastside to attract those same developers? My first thought is: "Attitude is everything!!" My second point is the above question about dressing for success.

It saddens me to see so much litter on most every street. It's disturbing to see burger bags everywhere, half filled bottles of soda pop. Small chip bags lead the pack in items thrown down; along with drug refuse.

Let's start picking up street by street and block club by block club. Once we get the ball rolling, let's petition the Mayor and other community groups to provide an incentive to encourage public participation.

It's time to pull up your pants, square your shoulders and say out loud, " I am dressed for success!!"

-Joseph Allen

Holt, Cole and Stanford Families Say "Thanks!"

Dear Friends and Family From Buffalo and Beyond: Thank you for attending the celebration of Mother Holt’s 100th Birthday this past September. Seeing so many friends and family gather from near and far, breaking bread together and rejoicing in her fullness of life is truly an expression and demonstration of God’s Love. Your Birthday blessings, gifts and proclamations were a clear reflection of the ways our very own Dr. Velma M. Holt has touched each one of us.

With Much Love, -The Holts, Coles and Stanford Families students and other stakeholders in transparent and open dialogue and feedback regarding assessments.

The Task Force’s final recommendation most forcefully addressed the question of the validity of the Common Core aligned tests and recommended a “moratorium” on the use of the results of these tests, specifically stating, “the results from assessments aligned to the current Common Core Standards, as well as the updated standards, shall only be advisory and not be used to evaluate the performance of individual teachers or students”. The Task Force recommended that the State Education Department develop new tests, taking in to consideration the needs of students with disabilities and English Language Learners, for administration in the 2019-20 school year.

To complicate matters and raise more questions about the use of these tests to make major decisions about schools, the Commissioner made changes in the test administration that altered the standardized nature of the tests. In the 2016 and 2017 administration of the State tests, Commissioner Elia removed the time limits allowing students to take as long as the student wanted to complete the tests. She also removed some questions from the tests making them shorter. Both actions impacted the comparability of test results from year to year.

The issues contributing to the lack of student achievement are numerous and complex and, in my opinion, the State’s twoyear timeline is unrealistic. How much time will an independent receiver get to turn the school around? Who will this person be accountable to? These and other questions will be posed at an upcoming special meeting.

A community meeting is planned for Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. BUILD Academy parents and concerned community members are encouraged to attend this important meeting about the future of this beloved school.

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Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of WNY to Attend The National Association of Black Storytellers Festival & Conference TRADITION KEEPERS: BLACK STORYTELLERS OF WESTERN NEW YORK, an affiliate of the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. will be present at the "In the Tradition ... “ Festival and Conference in Wichita, Kansas from November 8-12, 2017. Members attending include Sharon Holley, Karima Amin, Sandra Williams Bush, Denise Acosta and Marilyn Foote.

This gathering of masterful storytellers, musicians, authors and African culture scholars is the largest gathering of its kind. Local affiliate, Wichita Griots, will co-hosts the 5-day event.

Performing artist and workshop presenters from across the nation will converge in Wichita to display, present and document the finest in African American history and culture.

"This year's conference theme, The African American Story; From Chains to Wings, confirms our role in preserving the African and African American oral tradition" says Saundra Gilliard, President of the National Association of Black Storytellers. The organization Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of WNY was founded in 1982 by nationally renowned storytellers Mother Mary Carter Smith of Baltimore, MD and Linda Goss of Philadelphia, PA to ensure that African American Storytellers would have a venue to perpetuate and preserve the African oral tradition and folklore. Since the first Africans were brought to Kansas in 1541, bound in chains, Wichita has become a depository for stories preserving the African American flight to freedom. A nationally recognized Black Storytelling festival will give community members, visitors and national storytellers an opportunity to discover Wichita's wealth of African American history -past, present and future.

"This annual Festival showcases NABS' vision and creative approach to strengthen our communities through the art of storytelling and collecting, owning and institutionalizing our narratives," reports Dr. Caroliese Frink Reed, this year's Festival Director. "We stand on the backs and shoulders of those who came before us, and we continue to shine a light for those who will come after us."

In addition, NABS Storytellers will come together from across LEGAL NOTICE Summons David Jones the country to provide over 30 dynamic educational and cultural experiences in Wichita's schools, libraries, museums, cor- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF rectional facilities, recreation and senior centers, through its NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE National Adopt-a-Teller program.

In the Matter of a Proceeding under Article 6 of the Family Court Act Docket No. V-05247-48-17 SUMMONS (Publication) David Jones, Respondent IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: David Jones WHO RESIDES OR IS FOUND AT: L/K/A 43 Texas Street, Buffalo, NY 14215__the (state relationship) Father of the minor children, Za’Nyla Jones (DOB 8/29/10) and Jaemere Jones (DOB 3/19/15) A Petition(s) under Article 6 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court requesting [Indicate the nature of relief requested]: Order of custody and visitation.

YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at One Niagara Plaza, Buffalo, New York 14202, Part 8, on January 10, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., of that day to answer the petition and to be dealt with in accordance with Article 6 of the Family Court Act. ** You are hereby notified that pursuant to CPLR Section 3215 your failure to appear may result in a default order against you for the relief requested in the petition.** Dated:_October 31, 2017 Suzann Janowsky Clerk of Court TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT(S): The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Kevin M. Carter, Judge of Erie County Family Court, dated and filed with the petition and other papers in the Office of the Clerk of the Family Court in Erie County.

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J.P. Morgan Chase v. Gosselin

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 805570/2014 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF ERIE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/B/M CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, S/B/M TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION S/B/M WITH CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY-WEST, F/K/A MELLON MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, -vsTHE HEIRS AT HILTON W. GOSSELIN A/K/A HILTON GOSSELIN, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; ROBERT GOSSELIN MARGARET R. GOSSELIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants.

Mortgaged Premises: 95 RUTLAND AVENUE, SLOAN NY 14212 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable.

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 to 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 payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. These pleadings are being amended to include to include the Heirs at Large of HILTON W. GOSSELIN A/K/A HILTON GOSSELIN, deceased. These pleadings are also being amended to include Robert Gosselin as a possible heir to the estate of HILTON W. GOSSELIN A/K/A HILTON GOSSELIN, deceased. These pleadings are also being amended to omit Dorothy E. Caldarelli and Robert Dale.

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

Dated: May 30, 2017 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address

28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 113.22 Block: 3 Lot: 28 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of ERIE, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein.

TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. JOSEPH R. GLOWNIA, Justice of the SUPREME Court of the State of New York, dated June 16, 2017 and filed along with the supporting papers in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage.

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Village of Sloan, Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number thirty-two (32), Township eleven (11), Range seven (7) of the Holland Land Company's Survey and further distinguished as Subdivision Lot Numbers eighty-one (81) and eighty-two (82), as shown on map filed in the Erie County Clerk's Office under Cover Number 1289.

Mortgaged Premises: 95 RUTLAND AVENUE, SLOAN NY 14212 Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Section: 113.22 Block: 3 Lot: 28 of the VILLAGE of SLOAN, NY 14212

LEGAL NOTICE RFP Buffalo City School District Request for Proposals Sealed requests for proposals for the following project will be accepted at the office of Plant Services & School Planning, 403 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 until Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

PROJECT: 0066-011 – New Addition for Cafeteria and Classrooms P.S. 66 North Park Academy, 780 Parkside Ave., 14216 The RFP may be requested electronically via e-mail from Paul McDonnell at pmcdonnell@buffaloschools.org.

A mandatory pre-proposal walkthrough will be held at the facility on Wednesday, November 29 at 3:00 p.m., please assemble at the main entrance.

Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities Planning

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2017 BRIDGE WASHING VARIOUS BRIDGES PROJ# FA-5761.31-17 Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for federal aid bridge washing construction services project. Sealed proposals must be received at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY at 10 am EST, Thursday, November 30, 2017. Bid deposit of $10,000.00 required. Minority Workforce goal, Apprenticeship & Davis Bacon Wage Rates required. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http://www2.erie. gov/dpw see On Line Bid Retrieval.

M&T v. Jones

SUMMONS, NOTICE AND BRIEF STATEMENT OF NATURE OF ACTION CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Index No. 805057/2017 M&T BANK A/K/A MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, -against- ELNORA GOGGINS; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPHINE JONES; et al., Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S): ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPHINE JONES, deceased YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff's attorneys an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York.

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Trial is desired in the County of ERIE. The basis of venue designated above is that the real property, which is the subject matter of this action, is located in the County of ERIE, New York.

NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. MARK A. MONTOUR, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on the 21st day of September, 2017 in Buffalo, New York and to be duly entered in the ERIE County Clerk's Office, in Buffalo, New York. The Nature of this action pertains to a note and mortgage held by Plaintiff on real property owned by the above named defendants as specified in the complaint filed in this action. The above named defendants have failed to comply with the terms and provisions of the said mortgage and said instruments secured by said mortgage, by failing and omitting to pay the balance due and owing and the Plaintiff has commenced a foreclosure action. Plaintiff is seeking a judgment foreclosing its mortgage against the real property and premises which situates in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York and is commonly known as 44 Ruspin Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215 and all other relief as to the Court may seem just and equitable. DATED: September 26, 2017 SCHILLER, KNAPP, LEFKOWITZ & HERTZEL, LLP BY: WILLIAM B. SCHILLER, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff 950 New Loudon Road Latham, New York 12110 Telephone: (518) 786-9069 49111

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project Nos. 45327C, 45327-H, 45327-P, 45327-E, comprising separate contracts for Construction Work, HVAC Work, Plumbing Work, and Electrical Work, Provide ADA Upgrades, Building 23, Albion Correctional Facility, 3595 State School Road, Albion (Orleans County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Division of Contract Management, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of $24,100 for C, $6,500 for H, $8,800 for P, and $7,100 for E. All successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for C, between $50,000 and $100,000 for H, between $100,000 and $250,000 for P, and between $50,000 and $100,000 for E. Designated staff are Jessica Hoffman, Carl Ruppert and Pierre Alric in the Division of Contract Management, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Deputy Director, Design & Construction Group, telephone (518) 4740201, fax (518) 486-1650.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site will be at 9:00 a.m. on November 16, 2017 at OGS Field Office, 3571 State School Road, Albion, NY. Phone the office of Corey Stalker, (585) 589-4854 a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit.

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, OGS is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State-certified Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MWBEs”) and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of OGS contracts.

All bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for MWBE participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs) for Construction Work. The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract.

The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are available on compact disc (CD) only, and may be obtained for an $8.00 deposit per set, plus a $2.00 per set shipping and handling fee. Contractors and other interested parties can order CD’s online through a secure web interface available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please use the following link at the OGS website for ordering and payment instructions: http://www. ogs.ny.gov/bu/dc/esb/acquirebid. asp.

For questions about purchase of bid documents, please send an e-mail to DC.Plans@ogs.ny.gov, or call(518) 474-0203.

For additional information on this project, please use the link below and then click on the project number: https://online.ogs.ny.gov/ dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

John D. Lewyckyj, C.S.I., C.D.T. Deputy Director, GS Design & Construction Group

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EM P LOY M EN T Director of Operations The Performing Arts Center at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Director of Operations.

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YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at One Niagara Plaza, Buffalo, New York 14202, Part 8, on November 21, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., of that day to answer the petition and to be dealt with in accordance with Article 6 of the Family Court Act. ** You are hereby notified that pursuant to CPLR Section 3215 your failure to appear may result in a default order against you for the relief requested in the petition.** Dated:_October 31, 2017 Suzann Janowsky Clerk of Court TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT(S): The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Kevin M. Carter, Judge of Erie County Family Court, dated and filed with the petition and other papers in the Office of the Clerk of the Family Court in Erie County.

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SAT. NOV. 11 A Book Signing and Discussion by authors Theodore (Ted) Kirkland, The Arthur Duncan 11, Jonathan McEnnis And Others : "Rafi" CAO Building, 1223 Fillmore Ave. 1- 4p.m.

BUFFALO'S OWN DREA TO PERFORM AT TONI MORRISON EVENT.

singer/songwriter artist extraordinaire Drea D'Nur will perform at the upcoming event featuring acclaimed novelist Toni Morrison at Kleinhans Thursday, November 9.

Jefferson Avenue Corridor Construction Job Fair: 4p.m. at Greater Refuge Temple of Christ, Buffalo, NY 14204

WED. NOV. 8

THURS. NOV. 9

WNY Children’s Book Fair: 10am – 3pm at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Plaza , 153 Franklin Street Cost is free

CAO WNY Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon : 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m.

CAO Rafi Green Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Avenue.

UB to honor 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Buffalo: 3:30-5 p.m. , UB Student Union Theater North Campus.

Mike’s Smooth Urban Ballroom Dance Classes: 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m. Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan.

380-5100. $5

FOXIE BROWN LINE DANCE CLASSES: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 4442046.

SUNDAY NOV. 12

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

The Eye On History Award Presented to Cariol Horne: Merriweather Library 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (716) 847-6010.

Community Forum On Reconnecting the Humboldt Parkway Neighborhood and Save Delaware Park: Open to the public, Canisius College, Winter Student Center 6:30. to 8:00 p.m.

Hustle for Health Senior Program : Gloria Parks, 3242 Main St. 11am - 12pm. FREE Line Dance Fitness for ages 55+ 716 832 -1010.

FRIDAY NOV. 10

Free Energy Workshops With Willie Price /”Prepare your Home For Winter”: 6 p.m.

Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave.

Chicago Steppin: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St (716)427-0566.

COMMUNITY MEETING TO SAVE BUILD ACADEMY: BUILD Academy, 340 Fougeron St. 10 a.m.-Noon

Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

THURS. NOV. 9 FREE Coffee House for Youth Ages 12 to 18: Open Mic Session & Workshop with Solomon Dixon, 7–9 p.m., Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main Street, For More Info Call 716832-5085.

SAT. NOV. 11

Healthcare Reform: Understanding Policy & Perspectives: 11am, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave free admission WNY Children’s Book Fair: 10am – 3pm at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Plaza , 153 Franklin Street Cost is free

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS

TUESDAY NOV. 14 A Humboldt Harvest & Heroes Awards: “Making Humboldt Great Again”, 5:30-7:30 p.m. ; RSVP 883-0520; tickets roccbuffalo.org, facebook or an ROCC committee member.

B.O.S.S. Buffalo’s Own Smooth Steppers Detroit Style Urban Ballroom, Every Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center, 422 Pratt St. WED. NOV. 15 Free Energy Workshops With Willie Price /”Prepare your Home For Winter”: 6 .p.m Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave.

African Consciousness Workshop: Film, The Nation historical film about the Nationof Islam; 5:530 - 7:50 p.m. Merriweather Library, free admission

THURSDAY NOV. 16

Meeting Board of the Westminster Community Charter School: 3 p.m. t M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor.

FREE Coffee House for Youth Ages 12 to 18: Open Mic Session & Workshop with Solomon Dixon, 7–9 p.m., Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main Street, For More info call 716832-5085.

Hustle for Health Senior Program : Gloria Parks, 3242 Main St. 11am - 12pm. FREE Line Dance Fitness for ages 55+ 716 832 -1010.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

Buffalo State’s Beyond Boundaries Dare To Be Diverse Film Series: Audrie and Daisy 7p.m.

Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Ave. More info visit http://equity.buffalostate.edu.

Foxie Brown Line Dance Classes: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 444-2046.

Construction Hiring Information Event

Political Awareness Discussions: 2:30-5 p.m. @ Merriweather Library; open to public.

MONDAY NOV. 13 Membership Drive for the Johnetta R. Cole Amvets Post#24 : 2- 4p.m. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson.

WED. NOV. 15

Tuesday, November 14 4 - 6pm (Speakers begin at 4) Greater Refuge Temple of Christ 943 Jefferson Ave. Buffalo, NY • •

Resume assistance available.

Information from Nick Sinatra, John & David Farinacci, and more.

• Learn about work opportunities along the Jefferson corridor and Kensington Avenue.

Sinatra & Company Real Estate is an equal opportunity employer, and has proudly committed to the Mayor’s Opportunity Pledge.

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Pictured above are scenes from the highly successful Health Expo “and more” hosted by WUFO Power 96.5 FM Oct. 28, ”The New Sound of WNY Radio.” The special guest was nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner, who was presented with a proclamation from the City by Mayor Byron Brown. The event, held at the Buffalo Convention Center, concluded with a concert featuring contemporary gospel artists and more. Go Power 96.5!

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Dan Hocoy, Ph.D. SUNY Erie President

The Honorable Barbara Miller-Williams Erie County Legislator

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Refreshments will be served. There will be giveaways and a chance to win a $500 scholarship for the Spring 2018 semester!

Pathway to Prosperity: An educational and career information session presented by Ellicott District Common Council President, Bishop Darius G. Pridgen, Erie County Legislator (District 1) Barbara Miller-Williams and Erie Community College.

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