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Local Leaders React to News of Indictment Against Rochester Officer in Beating News of an indictment against a Rochester police officer in the May beating case of Christopher Pate drew praise from Council President Loretta C. Scott.

Officer Michael Sippel was indicted on the misdemeanor charge of assault in the third degree. Charges were not filed against Officer Spenser McAvoy, the second officer accused in the beating which took place in May. While he was handcuffed, Pate said, the officers repeatedly punched him in the face. As a result, he sustained a fracture to the occipital bone, a fractured jaw, and other injuries that have required surgery.

City Council President Loretta C. Scott released the following statement: Today’s announcement from Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley that the Grand Jury has issued charges against an officer involved in the arrest of Christopher Pate is significant. It shows that we are a community that will not tolerate injustice. The Rochester Police Department exists to serve and protect the people of this community; that is their sole function, and when actions like those that were inflicted on Mr. Pate occur it erodes public trust in law enforcement and furthers the divide between police and people of color. While I am still incredibly saddened by Mr. Pate’s experience, I am encouraged that the wheels of justice are beginning to move in the right direction.”

Pate suffered fractures to his skull and jaw as a result of excessive force by the officers. Shortly af ter the incient Mayor Lovely Warren said she saw the body camera footage of the arrest and was troubled by it.

In the wake of the indictment the Mayor Warren called the grand jury's decision "the first step in the judicial process. We must accept these decisions and allow the criminal justice system to take its course."

Reverend Lewis Stewart of the United Christian Leadership Ministry expressed disappointment in the grand jury’s decision and criticized Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley for not doing more to ensure felony indictments against both officers in the May 5 incident with Pate. The community , he said, did not receive the justice it hoped for.

In a grand jury situation, the D.A. is the coordinator," Stewart said. "And, as in the past with other criminal cases involving people in the community, could have fought strongly for a more severe indictment and could have steered it in a way in which both cops should have been indicted. She failed to do so in this case."

"There is a history of black men who are given bogus charges after being physically assaulted by the police." Stewart said. "No person, whether a suspect or a perpetrator, should be subjected to a beating."

Stewart has long championed the call for an independent civilian police review, a more robust body-worn camera program, and an end to what he calls racial profiling and stop and frisk policies.

What happened to Pate, he said, happens too often in this community.

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Pegula looking for a Black Figurehead?

Yes, according to Carolina Panther Safety Eric Reid’s interview with the Carolina media, he mentioned that Bills owner Terry Pegula wanted a Black figurehead to end the anthem protest last season. Mr. Pegula did not deny the comments and with that lets you know how he truly views Black people. Mr. Pegula likes the old school scheme of divide and conquering Black folk. It’s painfully obvious that he is responsible for running Tyrod Taylor out of town and Buffalo Sabers leading scorer Evander Kane. The Sabers traded Kane for little of nothing and San Jose Sharks signed Kane to a 7 year 49 million contract because teams who are looking to win will pay top dollar for outstanding players. Terry Pegula does not want a Black person to be the face of his franchises. Rex Ryan, former Bills Head coach, told the New York media that Terry Pegula told him to bench Tyrod Taylor or he would be fired and Rex told him to kiss where the sun don’t shine. It’s long overdue for the City of Buffalo and especially Black ommunity to question the hiring practices of Pegula Sports & Entertainment. It’s a shame but according to their website of Pegula Sports & Entertainment, very few to no Blacks or people of color are in any type of leadership roles for the company. This emphasis has transferred over to his pro sports teams and especially the Buffalo Bills have cost them the most due to poor hires.

Terry Pegula fired Doug Whaley and replaced him with Brandon Beene, who had no experience at being a General Manager or any type of administrator in an NFL position. He and his next door neighbor Head Coach Sean McDermott have sunk the Buffalo Bills football to levels never seen before. Yes, we have had 2-14 season before yet those teams were able to put points on the board. This 2018 Bills team is not even competitive in most games and it all goes back Terry Pegula not wanting a Black quarterback or General Manager. It was Doug Whaley’s job as General Manager to hire a Head Coach but twice Terry Pegula went behind Mr. Whaley’s back and hired Rex Ryan and then Sean McDermott. Mr. Whaley had no power as an NFL General Manager.

It’s obvious thisis how Terry Pegula likes and wants it to be. Mr. Pegula has his coaches are looking for the best White QB they can find no matter how many loses this franchise will suffer under his ownership.

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AREA BRIEFS Paige to Announce Candidacy for Fillmore District

We Charge Genocide: The Cry Rings True 67 Years Later

The official Fillmore District 2019 election announcement party for Pharaoh Paige will be held Wednesday, November 7th at the Main Events Banquet, 1420 Main Street.

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Betty Jean Grant To Receive WNY Peace Center Lifetime Achievement Award

HEAP, Emergency Services Offices Move The Erie County Department of Social Services is celebrating the move of HEAP and Emergency Services to new offices at 460 Main Street after years of overcrowding and other building issues at the old HEAP Office located at 478 Main Street.

Firefighter Ronald D.and adorable son are finalists in video contest.

"What’s Important To You" Local Firefighter Ronald D. Selected as 1 of 5 Finalists for M&T Bank “What’s Important To You” Video Contest!

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he first ever M&T Bank “What’s Important to You?” video contest announced their five finalists and out of 200 submissions one of the five selected finalists includes Buffalo Firefighter Ronald D! The Video Contest is an initiative that seeks to capture the life moments, Community activist Betty both big and small, that really matter and share them for the world to see.

Jean Grant will receive the As a firefighter, Ronald risks his life in the service of others. But that’s not the most important “richly deserved Lifetime job he holds. “Every moment that I spend with my son means the world to me,” he wrote alongAchievement Award" at the side his moving video submission of a rainy day he and Jr. spent together at Delaware Park.

WNY Peace Center’s 51st The community has an opportunity to view Ronald’s and other contestants to vote by Monday, Annual Dinner Friday, NoNovember 19th. The grand prize winner will receive a GoPro® camera to continue capturing vember 9 from 5-8:30 p.m. at life’s most important moments and have what’s important to them featured in the M&T advertisthe Buffalo Niagara Convening campaign that will air across the Northeastern United States. tion Center. Kathy Kelly will Cast Your vote by November 19 on www.mtb.com/shareyourstory. deliver the keynote address.

M&T Bank will announce the winner on Monday, Dec. 3. Voting time closes at 11:59 a.m.

The theme is: "Uniting Our Linda Thompson, host of The eastern time on Nov. 19 Struggles and Ending Our Authors Show, will interview Wars.”

Theodore Kirkland , author of Tickets are available until “ Spirit and Soul: Odyssey of Nov 7 on the website wnya Black Man in America" on peace.org.

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“Former County Legislacom and click on your undertor Betty Jean Grant's public Erie County, NY – Efforts to eliminate cash bail for non-violent misdemeanor offenses has lined book title link to theinservice to Erie County and gained ground across the nation in recent years. Advocates point to the cascading effect that beterview. our community needs no ining confined has on individuals and their families. As they wait for hearings, they are exposed to troduction.” A statement from potentially dangerous jail conditions and receive subpar medical treatment. Many lose their jobs the Peace Center noted. “ Acand housing. tivist, author and Nobel Peace These measures are expected to save money as county jails are not required to feed or house Prize Nominee Kathy Kelly low risk offenders who simply cannot afford their bail but are also not a danger to the general “Knowing is an eloquent speaker, weavpopulation. It would also allow for appropriate medical treatment and rehabilitation measures to ing people's lived experiences when to start immediately if offenses were drug or substance related. Prison type facilities often lack the with the facts of the peace and treatment options to adequately deal with many major medical issues. stop, you justice issues.”

Legislator April Baskin, Majority Leader, and Chair of the Public Safety Committee, submitcan avoid The WNY Peace Center ted an amended resolution from her original resolution, submitted in March that would support is celebrating its 51st year of any danger.” reform in the bail system. In the resolution, Baskin also notes the county has successful alternative working for Peace Through options for bail like our supervised release program. Cashless bail for non-violent misdemeanors -Tao Te Justice at Home and Abroad . such as petty theft, trespassing or expired licenses has found bipartisan support in the US Senate, Ching Victoria Ross is Executive and the Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has also recognized the impact it could have on Director of the WNY Peace both fairness and fiscal savings.

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“I support justice and due process. People who are not even convicted of crimes should not be spending long periods of time incarcerated unless we have a reason to believe they are violent or likely to continue to re-offend. This is another step towards equality for all of the citizens of Erie County who could someday be subject to our criminal justice system,” remarked Baskin. “Erie County provides funding for programs that can be very beneficial to those awaiting trial, and I The Free Legal Advice Clinic is free of charge and open believe that we should continue to support and make these services accessible for the people who them the most. This just doesn’t happen inside a jail cell.” to the public. Lawyers will be on hand to discuss issues and need Legislator Baskin was joined in committee discussion by Bob Keating, the Erie County Budgive advice on ANY issues you have questions about. Hosted get Director, who remarked that this measure would save Erie County money by decreasing the

by WNY Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNY amount of funding required to operate the jails which typically hold accused offenders pretrial.

COSH) and PUSH Buffalo s the clinic is held at Our Lady Scott Zylka from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office was also in attendance. The resolution will stay of Hope Church corner of Lafayette and Grant. on Thursday in committee for further discussion, but Baskin is committed to seeing that the item is given a full November 15 from from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. vote in a future session of the legislature.

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Sixty-seven years ago, Paul Robeson and William L. Patterson, two giants of the struggle for African-American equality, delivered to the United Nations a petition titled “We Charge Genocide: The Crime of Government Against the Negro People.”

“Out of the inhuman Black ghettos of American cities,” the introduction began, “out of the cotton plantations of the South, comes this record of mass slayings on the basis of race, of lives deliberately warped and distorted by the willful creation of conditions making for premature death, poverty and disease … ” Among the signers were the eminent African-American historian and freedom fighter Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, George Crockett Jr., later a distinguished judge in Detroit who went on to serve many terms in the U.S. Congress, New York City councilman Benjamin J. Davis, Jr., Ferdinand Smith, Black leader of the National Maritime Union, Dr. Oakley C. Johnson of Louisiana, Aubrey Grossman, the labor and civil rights lawyer, and Claudia Jones, a Communist leader in Harlem later deported under the witch-hunt Walter-McCarran Act. Also signing were family members of the victims of “legal lynching”: Rosalee McGee, mother of Willie McGee, framed up on rape charges, and Josephine Grayson, whose husband, Francis Grayson, was one of the Martinsville Seven, framed and executed on false rape charges in Virginia.

In the section titled “Evidence,” hundreds of cases of lynching were documented.

The petition charged that since the abolition of slavery at least 10,000 Black people had been lynched. The full number, it stated, will never be known because the murders were often unreported.

The petition exposed a conspiracy to deny Black people the right to vote through poll taxes, literacy tests and outright terrorism. It brings to mind the “vote scrubbing” of 87,000 Black voters in Florida that enabled George W. Bush to steal the 2000 election.

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Small Business Development Workshop for Veterans!

On Wednesday November 7 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM, there will be a Veterans Small Business Development Workshop at The CAO Rafi Green Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave. Veterans! Come learn about personal financial capability, entrepreneurial mindset, business plan basics, marketing and research, risk management, business insurance and more! For more information contact Pamela James at (716)332-3773.

It is possible that both startup and existing business owners could receive funding for their businesses!

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BUFFALO ENTREPRENEURS! ITS ALL ABOUT BUSINESS KeyBank Business Boost & Build Program to Host Networking Event & Pitch Competition for Buffalo Entrepreneurs

This month, the KeyBank Business Boost & Build program, powered by JumpStart, will hold two events—a networking event and a pitch competition—to highlight opportunities for entrepreneurs in Buffalo and encourage local collaboration.

The networking event, entitled “The Buffalo Entrepreneur’s Social,” will take place on Wednesday November 14th from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Foundry Suites located at 1738 Elmwood Avenue. This gathering of diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners will celebrate the spirit that is driving economic growth in our community. Jennifer Parker, lead consultant for Jackson Parker Communications, a company behind many local public relations and marketing campaigns, will host and speak at this event.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn how the KeyBank Business Boost & Build program is helping women and people of color grow their businesses and transform Buffalo for the better. Interested parties can learn more about this event and RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/the-buffalo-entrepreneurs-social-hosted-by-jennifer-parker-tickets-51295804131?aff=ebd ssbdestsearch

THE SMALL BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION The follow-up “KeyBank Business Boost & Build Buffalo Pitch Competition” will take place on Wednesday November 28th from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Foundry Suites located at 1738 Elmwood Avenue. 10 local entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $5,000. The application deadline will close on November 8th.

The KeyBank Business Boost & Build Buffalo Pitch Competition is generously supported by The Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo.

“The KeyBank Business Boost & Build Buffalo Pitch Competition is a great way to highlight the collaboration and competitive spirit that’s driving growth and success in our region,” said Gary Quenneville, KeyBank Upstate New York Regional Executive. “We invite all local entrepreneurs to support this event and enjoy what is sure to be a fun night of pitching and networking.”

The KeyBank Business Boost & Build program in New York is designed to stimulate economic growth by partnering with local organizations to provide high-impact technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners in urban neighborhoods that have struggled to access these services in the past. The program is powered by nonprofit venture development organization JumpStart Inc. and funded by a historic $24 million grant from the KeyBank Foundation.

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New Covenant United Church of Christ Announces the 8th Anniversary Celebration of Pastor Jacquelyn Ross Brown, M. Div. Please join us Sunday, November 11at 9:30a.m. Sunday School, and 10:45a.m. for the Celebratory Worship Service as we honor Pastor “Jackie.”

Additionally, the annual Harvest Dinner will take place immediately following Worship Service.

An outstanding educator, mental health counselor, and school administrator, Pastor “Jackie” received a calling to go forth and preach God’s word.

In 2010, she preached her initial sermon. Pastor Jackie earned a Master’s of Divinity degree from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in 2015. Continuing in God’s purpose, she was called as the Associate Pastor of New Covenant United Church of Christ and became Senior Pastor on November 15, 2010.

The guest preacher for the Sunday, November 11th Worship Celebration at 10:45a.m. will be Pastor Celestine Booze, M. Div. She is Co-pastor of Potter’s House Christian Community Church in Niagara Falls where she works with her husband, Archbishop Booze.

New Covenant’s theme for the year is “It is all about Jesus – Love, Joy, Peace.” Please call New Covenant United Church of Christ at 716-856-3392 for more information.

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FIRST SHILOH CELEBRATES 102 YEARS First Shiloh Baptist Church will celebrate its 102nd Church Anniversary Revival and Explosion Nov. 7-9 at the Church, located at 15 Pine Street. The speaker for this epic all-star event is the Rev. Dr. Joe Albert Bush, Senior Pastor of Walker Memorial Baptist Church in the Bronx, NY. The theme for the event is "He Restoreth My Soul" Psalm 23:3 First Shiloh Baptist Church has also been designated as the southern most starting point for the recently developed Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. Senior Pastor Jonathan R. Staples welcomes the community to share in the celebration. Call 716.847.6555 FAX: 716.847.0416 for more information.

Metropolitan UM Youth Revival and Youth Explosion!

The Metropolitan UM Church, 657 Best Street will sponsor their Youth Revival “I’m In Jesus Gang.” based on Scripture: Isaiah 54:17 on Wednesday, November 14th and Thursday, November 15th 7:00 p.m nightly. The Guest Revivalist on Wednesday evening will be the Rev. George Madison, New Zion Baptist Church and Thursday evening, Minister Myles Cameron of Unity Baptist Church.

Also, please join us on Friday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. for our Annual Youth Explosion featuring guest soloist, choirs, praise dancers and more will provide their praises.

For more information or questions please contact our church office, (716) 891-5652. Pastor Angela Stewart is the pastor.

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR Just in time for the holiday season. The Second Baptist Church Women’s Ministry presents their Fifth Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 1 from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at The AJ Phillips Fellowship Hall, 18 Church St., Lackawanna.

Vendors will be offering a full array of unique gifts to help you find that “special” selection for the holidays.

For more information contact Mrs. Sonja Melvin, Ministry Chairperson, at 716-646-1875 or Second Baptist Church Office at 716-826-4940. Rev. Mark E. Blue is pastor.

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

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With the Name of God the Gracious the Merciful

The Straight Path

-A Message of Divine GuidancePeace be unto you.

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e will continue with verses of the previous scriptures dealing with the beginning of the Children of Israel . (Genesis 9, 18) This verse speaks of the progeny of Noah: the father of Shem, Ham, and Japhet. This is of great significance because the Children of Israel came from Noah by way of Shem and from Shem came Abram who was later called Abraham.

This is important is because it does establish the fact that we are not Jews there is nowhere in the Torah where the term Jew is mentioned as a referral to the children of Israel and that the word Judah is where the term Jew may have originated. Judah is the fourth son of Israel.

Now Abraham was the father of Isaac who then was the father of Jacob. (Genesis 17, 15-19). Not only was it mentioned that the coming of Isaac was a miracle but an everlasting covenant was also established when Isaac begot Jacob - a very interesting story where the birth of two nations occurred. (Genesis 25, 19-26). Later on in the life of Jacob his name was changed from Jacob to Israel not only was it a name change it was a blessing. (Genesis 32, 25-28).

However that was not the only time that name change was mentioned. (Genesis 35, 9-11). There was also a second occurrence of name change and also more blessings. We are a nation of twelve tribes and their names are mentioned in (Genesis 35, 23). None of the tribes were called Jews.

Further on in the lives of the Children of Israel, we were enslaved in Egypt and stayed for four hundred and thirty years but were still referred to as the Children of Israel. (Exodus 12, 40).

The reason we forget our own names is because we broke the covenant of God. (Deuteronomy 32, 26-35). It is very easy for the world to know who we are just look anywhere in the four corners of the earth where we are scattered you will find us.

We will be there until (Isaiah 43, 1-28), a chapter which has laid out the plan of the most High God, until then come and study with us in preparation for the enactment of his plan.

Free Hot Thanksgiving Dinners Now Being Served

Free hot Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the following locations and times. (takeout or eat in) free haircuts, and lots of activities: November 4th Mullen Manor 4-8p.m.

November 6th 562 Genesee St 4-8p.m.

November 7th 224 Hudson 4-8p.m.

November 8th 410 East St. 4-8p.m.- (free haircuts)

THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVE-AWAYS

Pick up your turkey on Tuesday November 20, from 12 noon to 2p.m. at BPS#53, 329 Roehrer Ave, Buffalo. Application deadline is November 17, 2018. Sponsored by DADS Program, Gomez & Becker LLP, and Power 96.5. Contact Dwayne Ferguson at 716-563-1834.

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner

On Monday, November 12, 2018, The Johnnie B Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 12p.m. - 4 p.m.

The Dinner will be free and open to the entire public. A special Veteran Day presentation from the Jesse Clipper #430 Auxiliary. For more information contact Theresa Land (716)444-2179

Soul Saving Revival Center (SSRC) Hosts 13th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Broadway-Fillmore Community In celebration of the anticipated holiday season, on Saturday, November 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. SSRC will provide a free sit down Thanksgiving Dinner and also give free clothing out to the community, while supplies last. “We believe our community residents deserve a 5-star dining experience for all within our demographic, whether that is a struggling low-income family, or a forgotten senior from the community” says Elder Robert L Robinson III. Everyone is welcome.

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Award Winning Director Ed Smith Returns to Buffalo To Direct August Wilson's King Hedley II “I will go anywhere in the world to direct any of Mr. Wilson’s plays…It’s an honor to be back home in Buffalo!” -Ed Smith

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dward G. “Ed” Smith, a celebrated, awardwinning director who helped establish Black theatre in Buffalo, returned here several weeks ago to direct August Wilson’s King Hedley II which opens this weekend at the Paul Robeson Theatre on Friday, November 9. No stranger to the genius playwright’s works, it was back in the 80’s that Ed directed another August Wilson masterpiece Joe Turners Come and Gone, with the Stephen B. Henderson at the Studio Arena. Ed pointed out that Studio Arena was first theatre in this area to produce an August Wilson play. In 2016 Henderson appeared in the film adaptation as a co-star with Denzel Washington in another popular August Wilson masterpiece, Fences.

“It’s good to be back in Buffalo," Ed said acknowledging the talent this area has produced over the years.

“I like the cast of King Headley II” he continued, adding that he was glad to have the opportunity to be here to work with them.

“I did this play in St. Louis ten years ago. The story takes place in 1985 and it is one of his (Wilson’s) last plays. It’s a good play and the longest play of the 10 he’s written.”

The audience will be able to appreciate the significance of King Headley II he continued, because even though the story takes place in 1985…and this is 2018, “it shows how nothing has really changed for us and how we still have the same problems,” he said. “It’s really about Black folks trying to get ahead and always being pushed back by the establishment.”

-LegacyEd’s first gig in Buffalo was in 1967 where he traveled from New York and became a member of the Children’s Theatre at Studio Arena. In 1969 he permanently moved to Buffalo and started the Buffalo Black Drama Workshop in 1972. In the '70s, he also helped to start Black Canada in Toronto. He was a lecturer at the University of Buffalo and worked his way to full Continued Page 9

Ed Smith receiving the National Black Theatre Festival

ON STAGE *Buffalo State College Casing Hall Production of THE COLOR PURPLE, Nov. 7-10, Warren Enters Theatre in Upton Hall on the Buffalo State College Campus 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.; tickets $15 general public; $10 seniors age 62 and up and $10 Buffalo State faculty, staff and alumni, and $6 Buffalo State students. Advance tickets at (716)878-3005. Directed by Jennifer Toohey, Buffalo State assistant professor of theatre.

THE CAST: The cast of King Hedley II includes Al Garrison, Christina Foster, Hugh Davis, Jon Cesar,Renita Shadwick, and Tuhran Gethers.

Pictured above, Renita, Jon and Hugh in a scene from the play which runs Nov. 9 thru Dec. 2 at the Paul Robeson Theatre inside the African American Cultural Center 350 MastenAve. 884-2013 or www.aaccbuffalo.org

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Ed Smith continued from page 8 professorship before he retired. Ed, who left Buffalo in 1992 has directed at many of the regional theatres around the country, and taught at Mt. Holyoke College, University of California, Florida State University and the Graduate program at Wayne State University.

He became associate Artistic Director at the Alabama Shakespeare festival theatre and Artistic Director at the Jubilee theatre in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ed has directed over 150 plays. He was honored to have directed, Mr. Ossie Davis’ last play, A Last Dance For Sybil which featured, Mrs. Ruby Dee and Mr. Earl Hyman.

He has won many awards for directing, The Whipping Man, Dancing at Lughnasa, The Bluest Eye, Our Town, The Piano Lesson and his favorite August Wilson’s play Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.

He also directed the premiere of Endesha Ida Mae Holland's From the Mississippi Delta.

He is also the author of "Black Theatre: Ethnic Theatre in the United States," and was a longtime jazz radio DJ. In 2009 the prestigious National Black Theatre Festival® Ed was honored with the festival's first annual Lloyd Richards' Director's Award. Smith received this coveted award because of his significant contributions to Black theatre and American theatre in general.

Ed has directed seven of the ten August Wilson’s American Century Cycle plays.

Currently retired, he resides in Dallas, Texas and freelances around the country.

“I will go anywhere in the world to direct any of Mr. Wilson’s plays,” he said. ”It’s an honor to be back home in Buffalo!”

Jinah Parker to Receive Distinguished Alumni Award During Zodiaque Dance Company’s Celebration 45 Gala Jinah Parker, a multi-faceted creative force from Buffalo, will be among those honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award when the UB Theatre and Dance presents Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 45. The awards will be presented during a special gala performance celebration and pre-show to the concert on Friday, November 16, at the Center for the Arts on the UB campus at 7 p.m.

As a dancer, choreographer, playwright, and educator, Jinah’s work is inspired by the tenacity of Debbie Allen and the endless intellectual curiosity of Katherine Dunham. Her work has been hailed as “stunning,” “eye-poping,” and “inclusive” Jinah’s current project “SHE, a Choreoplay,” is headed OffBroadway in the Spring of 2019. SHE, a multimedia theater production, is about sexual violence against women and girls, Sandra Bland, and healing. SHE combines dance, theater, video, and music. Jinah received a Master’s Degree in Dance Education from New York University and a B.A. in Dance from the University at Buffalo, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society.

Tickets can be purchased at ubcfa.org/tickets. or, you can support Zodiaque Dance Company by donating to the Zodiaque Fund and get two complimentary tickets to theGala Concert on November 16th! Congratulations Jinah!

Cultivate Cinema Circle and Hallwalls Screens Daughters of The Dust on November 8th

Cultivate Cinema and Hallwalls wraps up their series Women Direct: First Films by Modern Visionary Women Filmmakers with Julie Dash’s indelible film Daughters of the Dust [1991] November 8th at Hallwalls, 341 Delaware at 7 p.m. The Introduction of the film will be made by Artist /Poet/ Filmmaker Annette Daniels Taylor.

A multi-generational family in the Gullah community on the Sea Islands off of South Carolina – former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors’ Yoruba traditions – struggle to maintain their cultural heritage.

The first wide release by a Black female filmmaker, Daughters of the Dust was met with wild critical acclaim and rapturous audience response when it initially opened in 1991. Casting a long legacy, Daughters of the Dust still resonates today, most recently as a major in influence on Beyonce’s video album “Lemonade.”

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n Old School Fundraiser Affair will be held at Metropolitan Entertainment Complex, 1670 Main St., on Friday, November 23 from 9p.m.-1a.m the fundraiser is for the former CoCaMo Fats, known today after 12 years as Rev. Darieck Foster of Second Chance Church, 381 E. Ferry St. who needs a life saving kidney replacement. Tickets are $20 and avail at Group Ministries 1333 Jefferson or see Sylvester Johnson or call God Father Promotions at 716-602-8150.

There will be free finger food, cash bar & 50/50 raffle every hour.

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IN PLACE OF SELF A screening and round-table discussion with artists Jared Thorne and Aaron Turner will be held Wednesday, November 7 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Regarding documentary practice, narrating the experience of race and identity across geographies, and experimental form in photography and film Squeaky Wheel Theater, in collaboration with CEPA Gallery 617 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203 Free and open to the public in conjunction with Photography Exhibition at Czurles-Nelson Gallery in Upton Hall, SUNY Buffalo State November 7-29, 2018 Exhibition

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Buffalo Vets Piranhas and NY Hill Butler Giants Land Win Championships

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Studio J on the Move!

tudio J has a very busy month ahead and they would like to invite the community to come out and support their events.

The studio’s competition team will host two fundraisers on Wednesday November 7 and Friday November 30th at Texas Roadhouse at 3755 Union Rd. Present the flier and the studio will receive 20% of your total bill.

On Saturday November 17 the studio will perform their annual community service-holiday show for the staff and residents at High Pointe on Michigan.

On Black Friday November 23, the studio will offer discounts on spring registration ($20/student, regular $30) and adult class cards ($25/10 classes, regular $45) 12-3pm.

On Friday December 7, the studio will host its 6th annual holiday dinner show, their biggest event of the year! Due to growth, the event will now be held at McKinley High School, 1500 Elmwood Ave, after 5 years at the Metropolitan Entertainment Complex. Dinner is from 5-6:15p.m. and the show will start promptly at 6:30p.m. There will be a 50/50 split drawing and a free scholarship raffle for a new student. The donation is $5 at the door (no ticket required). For more information, visit the website at www.studiojbuffalo.com or call (716) 83-DANCE

UNVEILING OF IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND AT DELAVAN GRIDER CENTER

Buffalo Vets Piranha Mascots Cheerleading Squad Photos by Deborah Christopher

Buffalo Vets Piranhas Football Team Wins Championship!

The Buffalo Vets Piranhas a 90lb powerhouse peewee football team had a great season beating the Lancaster Mini Black 42-7 in their first round season game and demolishing the Niagara Falls Rattlesnakes 35-0 for their third round season game - all before winning the final season championship game against the Cheektowaga Thunderbirds 28-7 at Manhattan field in Buffalo’s Central Park area on Saturday October 27th. The Piranhas have successfully won a total of five championship games in the past 5 years in the NEYSA. The Vets are led by the strong leadership of head coach Ty Christopher and Coaches Dan Major, Rodney Pierce, Howard Thompson and Tehron Wilbert. Go Vets!

NY Butler Hill Giants Land Championship

On Sunday November 4th the upstate NY Hill Butler Giants 13youth team played against the Niagara Falls Hurricanes at a field just outside of Rochester, landing the championship win 12-6 to end the AYFL (American Youth Football League) season. The team was led by the focused leadership of coaches Chris, Jermaine, Dave and James for a much deserved win in their 6-1 season. The Giants team is named after former Buffalo Bills and youth sports advocates Jerry Butler and J.D. Hill.

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The community is invited to the unveiling of the Imagination Playground at the Delavan Grider Center between 4:30 and 5:30p.m. on November 7 at 877 East Delavan Ave. The event will last about an hour and will include an open play session as kids (and kids at heart) interact with the Imagination Playground for the first time.

The Imagination Playground is one of 16 signature play products that longtime national partners The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM! will grant to communities across the country this year to help make play more accessible to children and communities. The national nonprofit dedicated to giving kids the childhood they deserve by bringing play to those who need it most.

For more information contact Candace Moppins at 716-896-7021 or email: metrocdc877@yahoo.com

Vets Piranha Mascots Cheerleading Squad

On October 21 the Buffalo Vets Piranha Mascots Cheerleading squad placed 3rd in their division at the 9th Annual NEYSA Fall Fest Cheerleading Competition held at Niagara County Community College. They were the only African American tem represented in their division.

It was their very first time entering the Fall Fest competition, a big win for the girls and their dedicated coaching staff.

Season training for the Buffalo Vets all season training begins in January2019. For more info on how to enroll your child to participate go to www.buffalovets.org and for all other NEYSA team info go to www.niagaraerieyouthsports.com or for American Youth Football League at www.ayfl.com Congratulations To All ! -L.H.

“When Wakanda Meets Hidden Figures”

On Saturday, October 20, the developing Roots in STEM (DRiS) program in collaboration with the Metro Community Development Corporation (CDC) hosted “When Wakanda Meets Hidden Figures” STEM Awareness Expo for Buffalo area youth in grades K through 12. The event was held at the Delavan Grider Community Center located at 877 E. Delavan Ave. Area youth engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) demonstrations, hands-on activities and mini-module building project competitions. The Black Panther and his crew were on hand, along with Hidden Figures representatives.

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YOUTH SALUTE •The Buffalo Youth Media Institute Team at the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology produced the thoughtprovoking 20-minute short film “The Long, Long Now,” that challenges viewers to confront their prejudices as well as rampant inequalities and the government’s unwillingness to take on the issues •Jack Eskridge IV , standout for the Beast Elite Ducks football team of 10 and 11 year olds was shown in the Colin Kaepernick Nike ad. One of the standout football player’s awesome catches was shown on ESPN. A spectacular one-handed catch last spring went viral after being posted on Youth Football Extreme and made him a star. Nike flew him out to California to take part in the Kaepernick commercial.

•DAVONE DOLSON, the son of Glendora Alexander won the first local scholarship named for fallen Buffalo Officer Craig Lehner who died during a training exercise in the Niagara River last year. Davone studies criminal justice at Erie Community College in Buffalo and plans to attend SUNY Buffalo State.

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Armed Extremists Group Threatens Violence on Eve of Election

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fter weeks of contentious campaigning, threats, and racially charged attacks, Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams took on Republican Brian Kemp to become Georgia’s next governor and America’s first female African American governor.

At press time the winner had not been announced. But it is notneworthy to report that an extremist group calling themselves “III% Security Force Intel” threatened violence is she emerged the winner.

According to numerous posts made to their Facebook page, the group has long stood against Abrams and her platform.

In recent weeks, the group seems to have grown more and more radicalized by the approach of the midterms, and the widely predicted “blue wave.” In a recent post, which was later edited, according to The Root, the group wrote to tell the world that they “have President Trump’s 6,” military slang for having his back.

“Monday you will see III% Security Force tell the world that We have President Trump’s 6. If commies win Tuesday and go forward with usurping and impeaching, you gotta come through III%. We will defend our President,” the post reads. “We want President Trump to kick the sh&#@ out of deep state / police state. And Stacy (sic) Abrams for Governor in Ga, you flag burning, gun grabbing, socialist bit%#..we will defend our state from you, f--- you. Tune in Monday for the exclusive. Guns Up !”

The leader of the Georgia branch of III% Security Force Intel told Danish news outlet TV2 that, “Democrats are far more dangerous” than Islamic extremists. “They want to remove our weapons, and all we have to say is that they can just try.”

These threats of violence follow numerous attacks on Abrams and her campaign that have lasted the entirety of her run. The past few weeks alone have seen malfunctioning Georgia voting machines switching votes from Abrams to Kemp, a series of racist robocalls, and even an investigation into the state’s Democratic party by none other than Kemp himself.

These threats are the latest of the attempts to derail her campaign.

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A Little Motivation...

et up and take a step towards your dreams today. We spend so much time supporting other people’s dreams. When you put on your sneakers you are supporting the owners of Nike’s dreams. When you get in your car you are supporting the car designer’s dreams. When you turn on a song, you are supporting that artist’s dreams. But what are you doing to support your own dreams today? We only get this one life, spending it doing something that matters to you. Just think, however much time you have in your life, one third of it you will be asleep, one third of it you will be at work that doesn’t leave a lot of time for you to be wasting days.

You can decide that you are going to live each day as if you won’t get another chance at it. It doesn’t matter what happened to you last year, or what opportunities you didn’t get. What matters is what are you going to do now. It’s easy to blame someone else, it’s easy to complain or tear down people on Facebook.

But it takes courage to act. It takes guts to work day in and day out for something that is important to you. Creating change is difficult and messy sometimes, and you are going to make mistakes. But that is the beauty of life, you don’t have to be perfect or even pretend to be. Everyone is flawed, and the people that own it usually are the ones who have the most joy in their lives.

So you have to decide, are you going to do average things, and have an average life, or are you going to dream big and make an impact on the world.

Every day you say no to your dreams, you could be pushing

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your dreams back a whole 6 months. – Eric Thomas.

Fear isn’t real !!!! Fear is an illusion that we create. It is insane that we will create fear in ourselves and then act on that illusion that we made up as if its real. I’m not saying that we won’t have hard times, some ups and some downs. But giving up on yourself, giving up on your dream is easy.

The real challenge is what do you do when you get knocked down, how do you persevere when nothing is going right or your back is against the wall. I encourage you to love yourself like you love your children, believe in yourself like you believe in the hope you have for your children.

The final chapter of your life hasn’t been written. You are not too old to still accomplish something great. My mother Iris Kirkwood motivates me

so much.

She is 64 and she is actively perusing her dream of becoming an artist. She Duncan dra ws Kirkwood t h e s e beautiful pieces of fantasy art and submits them to galleries across the country. It isn’t easy, and she is just now starting to see the success and recognition that she has been working towards. But she could have hung it up after she retired from nursing, but she keeps chasing her dream every day. That is what we all have to do. Find our purpose, and then fight like hell to fulfill it. I challenge you all to take a step toward your dream today!

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The Subsidy Tour : Learn How Your Money Is Not Benefiting Our Communities

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tarting at 11am Friday November 9 at One Canalside in Downtown Buffalo, the Subsidy Tour, hosted by OUR CITY as part of Anti-Displacement Month, will provide an opportunity for the public to better understand how our tax dollars are being spent. The tour will highlight the abuse of the City's tax exemption program 485-a that has been reported on by the Public Accountability Initiative and the Buffalo News, most recently. It will also include examples of communitydriven development that should be better funded through public dollars and supported by elected officials.

Speakers include: John Washington, Director of Organizing, PUSH Buffalo; Rob Galbraith, Senior Researcher of the Public Accountability Initiative; Dennice Barr, President, Fruit Belt Advisory Council; Andrew Marcum, Member, Buffalo Transit Riders United; and Harper Bishop, Director of Equitable Development, Open Buffalo Amid a growing housing affordability crisis, the City of Buffalo has been compelling taxpayers to subsidize the construction of luxury housing through a state property tax exemption program called 485-a. The program, which was approved by the state government in 2002 and opted-into by the Buffalo Common Council later that year, excuses property taxes on properties converted from non-residential to mixed use over a period of 12 years, forcing other property owners in the city pick up the tab.

Tour is free, participants must sign up ahead of time. Reserve your seat for the tour through the Eventbrite site. Lunch will be provided by Golden Cup. This is your money. Learn how your money is not benefiting our communities. See: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/subsidytour-tickets-51659669462

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For Student Athletes by A Former Student Athlete: Part 3 The Art of Competition It’s the last home game of my senior season. It’s the last time I’ll play on the University at Buffalo’s Alumni Arena wood floor as a Bull and we are on the brink of a championship, something the school had never done before in the Mid-American Conference. Unfortunately for us, the MAC player of the year showed up to play and we went into half time of this game down 13 points. Our head coach was giving us a halftime locker room speech and all I could hear was my own voice on top of white noise.

“I’m not losing today.” Then I blurted out, “Coach, I got em’!”

For a split second, I thought about how many excuses I could use to validate my decision in choosing not to guard AT THE POINT him. I was the point guard and I needBY ed to have energy on the offensive end GREGORY L. GAMBLE II to keep things moving. He was bigger than me by about 5 inches and he was stronger than me. I hadn’t come out of the game yet and had a feeling that I wouldn’t be anytime soon.

I didn’t know if the MAC player of the year was a winner or a loser, but I knew I wouldn’t be subject to him making that decision on that day. Immediately following those thoughts, I made a decision to rid myself of the thought of defeat and that’s when a solution came to me, “Don’t even let him touch the ball, no excuses.”

The game resumed and we went on to defeat our opponent in overtime and the MAC player of the year was withheld from scoring a single point the rest of the game.

What is the power that an excuse possesses? An excuse provides the door to make an escape from the weight of responsibility. When you replace your obligation with an excuse, you give yourself the opportunity to find a reason why you “can’t” and you alleviate yourself from the pressure of being right or wrong.

The word ‘compete’ has a very simple and direct definition; to strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same. But there is an art to this because you will fall short making an attempt to establish superiority. The difference between a winner and loser is their mindset. No matter the sport, no matter the circumstance in life, winners don’t lose.

Winners either win or they (L)earn. There are no losses to winners. Losers accept defeat and repeat the actions that got them there.

What is the Art of Competition? The Art of Competition is finding the solution that equates to victory despite favorable or unfavorable conditions. The Art of Competition exist when your will and your desire to win is greater than your desire to accept defeat. Excuses literally do not exists to a true competitor and winners don’t follow paths, they blaze trails.

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UB Football News On a night where most people ask for a trick-or-treat, beggars night turned into a treat for the growing and loyal fans of the Bulls stampede as UB defeated the Miami OH Redhawks 51-42. The Bulls showed us why it is important to play four quarters of football. They out-scored the Redhawks 9-0 in the final quarter and the defense held their ground by shutting the Redhawks out after giving up 42 points in the first 3 quarters. Tyree Jackson had another stellar performance throwing for 358 yards and three touchdowns. Jaret Patterson run for 96 yards and a score and Anthony Johnson who in my opinion is the best wideout in the country had a historic night scoring 3 touchdowns and racking up 238 yards of receiving. Can the Bulls finish 9-1 and win the MAC Conference Championship? The answer lies on the road ahead.

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Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres put on a scoring clinic on this past Saturday as they destroyed the Ottawa Senators 9-2. This team looks very promising when they are in sync and dialed in to giving us their very best team effort. Jason Pominville and Jeff Skinner each scored two goals and had an assist. Jack Eichel also added 3 assists as the Sabres need to continue to get production from their first line. The Sabres visit the Montreal Canadiens, and will be playing at home against the Vanucover Canucks, and the Tampa Bay Lightning this week. Can the Sabres move up spots in the Atlantic Division as they currently sit in 5th place.

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Villa Maria Basketball The Villa Maria Vikings Basketball season has just gotten underway and they are a must watch team who made the national championship in their respective league. On this past Saturday night, the lady Vikings team won their game 70-57 over Warren Wilson. The Mens team won a overtime thriller 99-97 in OT over Univ Maine Fort Kent. Johnathan Pozo scored the game winning layup and one basket for the Vikings as they stayed undefeated at 4-0 to start the season. The Mens and Womens teams possession great talent and will be looking to build toward successful seasons. Can the Vikings stay on their winning path?

The Torch's NFL Games of the Week The Bears mauled the Bills 41-9.

The Patriots beat the Packers 31-17.

The Saints marched past the Rams 45-35.

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The County of Erie, New York is currently seeking Proposal Statements from qualified vendors interested in providing all inclusive Facility Based Overnight Respite Services for Caregivers assisted by the Department of Senior Services Caregiver Services Program. The Department strives to support the Caregivers of Erie County by offering services to assist and provide respite. Those interested in providing services to the Department are invited to respond to this request by November 28 by sending a proposal to Commissioner Timothy Hogues, Erie County Department of Senior Services, Room 1344, 95 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202.

Notice of Formation Of Domestic Limited Liability Company W&W Paint and Glass LLC, Article of Organization filed Aug. 15th 2018.

Erie County office of LLC. The New York Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 19 Hecla, Buff, NY 14216. Purpose of LLC commercial and residential construction.

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NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted by the County Legislature on the 18th day of October, 2018 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Erie, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publi-cation of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding con-testing such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

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RESOLUTION NO. 195 OF 2018 BOND RESOLUTION DATED October 18, 2018 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 BONDS OF THE COUNTY, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, TO FINANCE THE COST OF AN INCREASE AND IMPROVE-MENT OF THE FACILITIES OF ERIE COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 5; STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,000,000, STATING THE PLAN OF FINANCING; PROVIDING FOR A TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT BY ERIE COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 5 TO SAID COUNTY. object or purpose: increase and improvement of facilities of Erie County Sewer District No. 5, consisting of improvements to the sanitary sewers, manholes, and other collection system assets, improvements to the Transit Valley and Bryant and Stratton Pumping Stations, and preparation of a capacity analysis to evaluate current flows and future service requirements; all as more fully described in the report and estimate of cost approved by the Board of Managers of the District on April 9, 2018 and filed with the County Legislature pursuant to Section 268 of the County Law period of probable usefulness: forty (40) years amount of obligations to be issued: $1,000,000 A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspec-tion during normal business hours at the office of the Clerk of the Erie County Legislature, in Buffalo, New York.

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LEGAL NOTICE Bids NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the County Legislature of the County of Erie, New York, shall be held in the Chambers of the Legislature at Old Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo, New York, in said County, on the 19th day of November 2018, at 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to hear public comment on the County Executive’s proposed 2019 Erie County Budget.

The County Executive’s proposed 2019 Erie County Budget was submitted to the Legislature on October 12, 2018. Copies of the proposed 2019 Budget are available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature at Old County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo, New York.

DATED: October 23, 2018 Buffalo, New York By: ROBERT M. GRABER Clerk Erie County Legislature

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LEGAL NOTICE BIDS COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS QUAKER STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJ# FA-5762.14-18 PIN 5762.14 Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for federal bridge replacement project. Sealed proposals will be received at the Erie County Rath Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY by 10 am, Thursday, November 29, 2018. $85,000. certified check, as bid deposit, attached to bid submittal required. Minority workforce, NYS Apprenticeship goals, 11% DBE goals, and Davis Bacon Wage Rates requirements may apply. Pre-let meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10 am EST, Rath Building, DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1404, Buffalo, NY. Download plans and additional bid submittal information from the Erie County website at: http://www2. erie.gov/dpw see On Line Bid Retrieval.

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The Business of Music Workshop: 6:30 p.m., Merriweather Library, 1324Jefferson Avenue; 855-1754 for info.

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.

Small Business Development Workshop for Veterans! 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at The CAO Rafi Green Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave. For more info Pamela James (716)3323773.

Grand Opening of Imagination Playground for Kids : 4:30 -5:30 p.m. Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 East Delavlan Ave.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS Arts And Crafts At 118 E Utica

Come join us on Tuesday’s for Unique Arts and Crafts at 10:30a.m, 118 E. Utica St., Friends Inc. For more information contact 716-882-0602.

THURSDAY NOV. 8 Burial Benefit Information Session for Vets and Families: 5-7:30 p.m., Merriweather Library; hosted by the Johnetta.

R. Cole AMVETS Post No. 24.

Free and open to the public.

Lead Safe Rehab Workshop: Was your house built before 1987? Market Arcade, 617 Main St., 6 p.m. hosted by Preservation Buffalo Niagara.

Yoga & Jembe Every Thursday at Juneteenth headquarters 1517 Genesee 5:30 p.m.

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.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 14 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.

THURSDAY NOV. 15 My Brother’s Keeper Public Forum: 5-7:30 p.m. Waterfront Elementary School, 95 4th Street. #MBKBUFFALO pm Northland Central Beltline and New Opportunities at The Northland Workforce Training Center: 4 -5 p.m. Learn Job Opportunities; 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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WNY Peace Center’s 51st Annual Dinner: 5-8:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Betty Jean Grant to be honored.

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.

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Campeche Art Gallery Grand Opening: A celebration of Puerto Rican Fine Arts, 6:30 to 9p.m. at Art Space Gallery, 1219 Main St.

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WEDNESDAYS Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11 a.m. - 12 noon.

FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

DJ Dave Urban Line Dancing, Baptist Manor, 276 Linwood. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS Line Dance Classes with Willa Jackson, Instructor, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Schiller Park Senior Center, 2057 Genesee st. 895-2727.

FRIDAYS Beginners/Intermediate Line Dance Classes Every Friday 6pm Bethel AME Church Hall 1525 Michigan @ E.Ferry Ernestine, Instructor

SATURDAY NOV. 10 Veteran’s Day Parade : 11:00 am.The Parade route will follow McKinley Parkway in SOUTH BUFFALO and LACKAWANNA. Startin Holiday Bazaar: 1-6 p.m., Delavan Grider Community Center; hosted by Metro CDC MONDAY NOV. 12 FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner : The Johnnie B Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion 12 noon - 4 pm. A special Veteran Day presentation from the Jesse Clipper #430 Auxiliary. For more info Theresa Land (716)444-2179

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Eddie Clemons Sr. 101, World War II Veteran Eddie Clemons Sr. was born on December 22, 1916 in Minter Alabama. He was drafted into the United States Army on November 18, 1941 into Fort McLellan Army Base during World War II. He was ranked as a Private. During his time in the service, he received the Good service medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with one Silver Star and Bronze Arrowhead. He served his country until November 4, 1945 when he was honorably discharged. He then moved to Buffalo, New York in January 1945. He was employed by Buffalo Color until his retirement. He married the love of his life Ruby Lee Clemons and they had three children Eddie Clemons Jr, Michael Clemons and Shirley Johnson. He has 4 grandchildren; Ashley Washington, Bria` Johnson, Adric Johnson and Glenn Johnson. He also has 4 great-grandchildren; Charles A. Washington, Madison Washington, Asia Johnson and Asher Johnson. Eddie Clemons has been a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church for over sixty years where he serves on the Deacon Board and the Men’s Club. Throughout his life he has displayed selflessness, patience and love to all who crosses his path.

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