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2 INSIDE ROCHESTER An Interview With Former All My Children Star Keith Hamilton Cobb

eith Hamilton Cobb will be the first to tell you he has endured life’s ups and downs, but he is lucky because he gets to “play” on some level like a child as a Shakespearan actor. You may remember his s m o l d e r ing MARSHA good looks, JONES especially his braids. He will always be to me “Noah” from ABC’s former daytime soap, All My Children, and his TV wife, Julia . He’s here in Rochester to do the play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. TV made Cobb, a star. An overnight sensation and heartthrob.He was very recognizable, but his roots so to speak, was in the Shakespearean theatre. “People in the minority who make beautiful things

George Abud (left) stars as Puck and Keith Hamilton Cobb as Oberon in Geva Theatre Center’s production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. KEN A. HUTH/Photo provided by Geva

like writers, actors, painters, playwrighters, photographers, painters, etc. don’t make a lot of money. We are taught not to pay for the work we do. We are taught to make money to get this object or another. It’s like trading our money for heat, shelter, etc. I really don’t understand what people do to make money,” said Cobb.

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He continues,” I’m happy doing what I’m doing. However, there is a great disparity in our culture. I have no children but I dream of having them and a partner, but this life has a big dert and I knew this entering it. I knew I didn’t want that type of pressure put on me. Having people depend on me for their living.” Born in North Tarrytown, New York, Cobb grew up with his mother and father and two sisters. He describes his childhood as one having many blessings to count. One of the memories he treasures is being raised in a family, where he was loved. He has done TV and regional theatre and earned a theatre degree in New York City. The GEVA production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream runs two hours and 30 minutes, has 23 actors and includes one intermission. Cobb plays dual roles Oberan, The Fairy King and Cecius, Duke of Athens.”It is an experience”, he continues. “They aren’t on stage at the same time. They have different mannerisms. Oberian is darker and I’ve put in a lot of work into both characters. His favorite plays are Richard II and Hamlet. He’s not a fan of Shakespeare’s Taming Of The Shrew. “The words mean nothing. Not a fan of his comedies. It uses a lot of word play involved. The jokes aren’t moved by it.” From 1994 to 96, he played Noah on AMC and appreciates the fans still remember him and is greatful for the experience. “People have to realize that was a long, long time ago. That show gave me exposure to a new audience. I’ll never forget that.”

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Marsha Jones Hosts Lincoln Library Book Discussion on Walter Mosley May 21st Local author/journalist/blogger and co-radio talk show hostess Marsha Jones will discuss the book Devil In A Blue Dress by author Walter Mosley on Tuesday, May 21st, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Lincoln Branch of the Monroe County Library, 585 Joseph Avenue. Jones, who also has two books, Pin Pals and Marsha Jones’s Doing the Writing Thing Guide in June and July,will host a Q and A session and lead a book discussion. The event is free.

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Around Town *RCSD Family Picnic in the Park, Saturday, May 18th, from 11AM to 4PM at Charlotte Beach Park (Sandpiper and Beachfront Shelters). *Black Aesthetic Art Show, May 18, Frederick Douglass Resource Center, 36 King St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. $15

*Sat., May 18, 3-5 pm Presented by the Maafa Celebration Committee, “Malcolm after Mecca” is a video compilation and discussion of who Malcolm X became after his hajj to Mecca and conversion to Sunni Islam. V. Free and open to the public. Baobab Cultural Center, 738University Ave. 563-2145 to RSVP.

‘Hat’titude Event September 21 at Radisson Riverside On Saturday, September 21, The Community Place of Rochester/Threshold will host the Fifth Annual ‘Hat’titude at the Radisson Riverside, 120 Main Street, with Steven Perry, Dr. Perry Org.Tickets are on sale May 6th at Diva Shoes (47 Main Street), Perfection To A Tee (36 West Main Street), and Community Place (57 Central Place). More locations will be announced. Tickets for the Hat Event are $25 or a table of 10 are $225. Tickets for Dr. Perry’s Youth and Answer Session is $10 per ticket or $100 per table. Attend both events for $35 and no tickets sold at the door. For more information, call Volunteer Chair, Sabrina Wilkerson, (585) 234-2050 ot e-mail shoediva13@frontiernet.net.

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WNY AREA BRIEFS Kimberly WilliamsAnderson Receives Juris Doctor Degree The Carson Family is proud to announce the graduation of Kimberly Wi l l i a m s Anderson from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law on May 10 where she received her with her Juris Doctor degree. Kimberly is the daughter of Carl Williams ( formerly of Buffalo ) and the late Carol Ann Carson of Buffalo. Congratulations Kimberly! Visit Us at challengercn.com

Buffalo State Students Form NAACP Chapter Students at SUNY, Buffalo Sate College have been granted recognition on campus by Student Life as well as national recognition by the New York State Conference of the NAACP to form a local chapter. The goal of the chapter will be to bridge the students on campus to the Buffalo community and to focus on bringing awareness of community issues and events to Buffalo State students in order that they can contribute to the betterment of Buffalo. Upcoming events being planned by the chapter in the fall and spring include a Mary Talbert Scholarship Banquet, a Conference for Success and a Designer of the fittest Charity Fashion show.

Wellness Support Group Meeting Diabetes is the topic of the next GROUP Ministries Inc. Wellness Support Group on Monday, May 20 from 6 to 7:30p.m. at Group Ministries Inc. 1333 Jefferson Ave. Call Prudence 716 768-0782 or Ava 716 768-0467 for more information.

“Stop The Killing 5K Walk” P.E.A.C.E., Inc. will present Live In Peace Walk 2013, “Stop The Killing” 5k walk on Saturday, May 18 . Registration begins at 10 a.m. The walk begins at 11a.m. and will start and finish at the Sherman L. Walker Center, 608 William St. (at Emslie). Registration fee is $20. The walk is in memory of a loved one. Bring your family and friends for food and fun! For more information contact Dolly of CASNY (716) 842-8677 or Teresa (716) 218-5596 or email peacebuffalo6@gmail.com

HAITIAN FLAG DAY CELEBRATION:

The BOUSKE Multicultural and International Organization will host a Haitian Flag Day Celebration on Sunday, May 19 at 6 p.m. a the Cleveland Hill Methodist Church, 546 Eggert Road in Buffalo.

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Rally for Voting Rights-Niagara Square Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is in jeopardy of being abolished in several counties all across the United States,especially in Shelby County, Alabama. If it is abolished anywhere; it can conceivably be abolished everywhere. On Friday, May 17th, elected officials and community leaders, including Board of Elections Commissioner, Dennis Ward; Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples; National Action Network, Pastor Greg Nelson; Erie County Legislators Betty Jean Grant and Tim Hogues; Janet Massaro, League of Women Voters & Buffalo mayoral candidate,Sergio Rodriguez,will discuss issues of voter disenfranchisement, the new voting machines, voter’s intent, relocation of polling sites and other concerns that could compromise or deter the voting public. The Rally will take place at Noon in Niagara Square (right in front of Buffalo City Hall). Please come and show your support. For more info, please call Betty Jean Grant @ (716) 602-5877.

Eva Doyle Hosts Legends and Legacies The second film in historian Eva Doyle’s new educational series, Legends and Legacies, will be held on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Frank E. Merriweather library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue. The film that will be shown is called “From Street Vendor to Millionaire.” It is the story of an African American named Nathaniel Bronner who came from humble beginnings to become a Millionaire.

MLK Park Countdown to Completion, Countdown to Junteenth! Please Attend the May 16th Meeting!!! By Samuel A. Herbert The Coalition to save MLK Park is proud to report to the people of Buffalo’s eastside and surrounding areas, some good news! The walls of Jericho have finally came down, the fences around the walls of our new water feature in MLK Park are down as of Wed May 8, 2103! That is a good sign which means we are moving closer to completion of a long awaited 4.5 million dollar splash pad project paid with tax money. On Monday April 22, the surface work on the concrete started, and the sealant was sprayed all over the surface. That process was finished Friday May 3. This week (of May 13) the testing of the spray heads, the computer program system, the pumps, the water flow, the drainage system, the lights all are being tested. Man O Tree, the construction company, is out there finishing up on their remaining work. The name of the next company coming in to work is RAINDROP. They will take care of the water spray system. It will be up and operating tested retested and on public display for the Juneteenth Weekend. To the African American community - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is our park. We must take pride in the upkeep of it, so all people can come and enjoy themselves. Please come out this Thursday May 16th, to a public meeting being called by the coalition to save MLK Park, at the Frank Merriweather Library, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Steven Stepniak, Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who will update the community on the remaining work on MLK Park Splash Pad. We’re asking for grandma, grandpa, mom and pop, aunts and uncles, Godparents. The coalition to save MLK Park is asking for you to come and bring the children. This meeting is not to beat down the Commissioner but to seek answers to will it be on public display for Juneteenth Weekend, and every day after until all pools and splash pads are closed for the summer. This meeting WILL NOT be about remembering how it use to be, we won’t have the time. To the children - get ready get soon! This summer we will be able to say free at last, free at last! Let’s go and get wet!

It’s Official-Tolbert Enters Race for Mayor! By now it’s old news. But its still good news. Bernard Tolbert ended months of speculation when he declared his candidacy last Saturday morning, marking the first time ever in Buffalo’s history that two African Americans will run against each other for Mayor. The winner of the Democratic Party Primary in September will face Republican Sergio Rodriguez, a Latino, in November. A diverse crowd of over 200 enthusiastic supporters gathered inside the Rev. Dr. Bennett W. Smith Sr. Family Life Center on Michigan to cheer on their candidate. It was the same location Mayor Brown announced his re-election plans several weeks ago. Both Tolbert and Brown attend the same Church, St. John Baptist. In reference to his candidacy being an “uphill” battle against an incumbent with a million dollar political war chest, Tolbert replied: “I’ve faced uphill battles my whole life.” He said that his main goal was to give back to his hometown and make Buffalo a better place to live. He also plans to make a few immediate changes in the mayor’s office if elected. In an interview with ArtVoice prior to announcing, he said that one of his first moves will be purely symbolic: get rid of the police officer stationed at the desk in front of the mayor’s second-floor office: “I understand the need for security” the former head of Buffalo’s FBI office said, “but to me that sends a message: ‘stand back. We’ll grant you an audience when we deem you worthy of it.’ I think that sends the totally wrong message.” PHOTO ABUBACAR

“This Year Buffalo Will Have a Real Choice” Sergio Rodriguez, Republican candidate for mayor, had this to say in response to Bernie Tolbert’s mayoral candidacy announcement. “The Mayoral race in the city of Buffalo has gone uncontested in the past. Not so this year. Bernie Tolbert’s decision to announce his run for Mayor today will ensure that there is healthy competition for Buffalo’s highest elected office. “Unlike the previous election cycle, the current administration will be forced to defend its failed policies - which have led to an increase in crime, unemployment and a poverty-stricken city reeling from failed economic policies. This year Buffalo voters will be assured to see a general election in November, regardless of the outcome in September’s primary. “Voters will finally hear from an administration that is disengaged with the education system - the single-most important issue facing our city today. “Correspondingly, voters will be introduced to my campaign’s platform, which Sergio Rodriguez will prioritize the issue of education, while also focusing on crime, unemployment and poverty. “This year Buffalo will have a real choice, real leadership, and real vision.”

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Black Agenda Report Assata, JZ and Beyonce: The Connection

“Domestic law enforcement is at odds” with President Obama because of his “new approach to Latin America and the war on drugs,” said Dhoruba bin Wahad, former Black Panther and co-founder of the Black Liberation Army. According to bin Wahad, who spent 19 years in prison on political charges, Obama is seeking to “calm the shift in power to the Left in Latin America” in his second term. “JZ going to Cuba, getting a visa, was not coincidental,” he said. The recent JZ-Beyonce “trip was about opening up Cuba” to U.S. tourism, “to disrupt and undo the Cuban revolution.” Exiled former Black Panther Assata Shakur’s elevation to number one domestic terrorist on the FBI list “represents the disgruntlement of U.S. law enforcement” with this process.

The Betrayal of the Black Misleadership Class

The Black political class that emerged from the tumult of the Sixties became eager partners with corporate neoliberalism, said Jay Arena, author of Driven from New Orleans: How NonProfits Betray Public Housing and Promote Privatization. The first generation of the post-Sixties Black political class “emerges just at the time when the national state begins their neoliberal austerity and privatization agenda – and they embraced that,” said Arena, a veteran activist and professor of sociology at the College of Staten Island, New York. Many Black politicians and non-profit organizations collaborated in the dismantling of public housing in New Orleans and cities across the nation.

Superpower Woes in Syria

“The United States, and any other imperialist nation on earth, has no right” to interfere with the internal affairs of Syria, said Jeff Mackler, national secretary of Socialist Action. Washington’s ambitions in Syria have been frustrated because “they don’t have any forces on the ground that they can trust to defend their interests.” The U.S. faced a similar situation in Iraq, and has no reliable allies on the ground in Afghanistan, either, said Mackler.

Over 26 Thousand Sexual Assaults on US Military Bases Last Year

Last year alone there were over 26 thousand sexual assaults on US Military bases, and those are the ones that’s been reported. Out of those 26 thousand only 238 had been addressed. This breaks down to over 70 assaults a day. Its estimated that over one third of the women enlisted in the military have been assaulted by fellow soldiers.

bids ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for BMHA Job #AM 12-19, Underground Storage Oil Tank Removal at Marine Drive Apartments The Prebid Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM, local time, with all potential bidders assembled at the Capital Improvements & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; the project walk-through may be held/scheduled after the meeting. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM, local time, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All bid forms must be filled out and returned. Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set. Only certified company checks, bank checks or money orders made payable to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will be accepted. This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid opening. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit. The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential items, required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted. Dated: May 15, 2013

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Malcolm X’s Grandson is Killed: Suspects Arrested Prosecutors said police were seeking at least two other people believed to have participated in the attack on Malcolm Shabazz, who was beaten early last Thursday in a dispute over a $1,200 bar bill. Prosecutor Rodolfo Fernando Rios said bar employees David Hernandez Cruz and Manuel Alejandro Perez de Jesus would be charged with aggravated robbery and homicide.Rios said there was no indication of a racial motivation in the attack on Shabazz, 28, who was assaulted after he drank with a friend at the Palace bar on Garibaldi Plaza, a downtown square famous for open-air performances by strolling mariachi musicians. Miguel Suarez, a friend of Shabazz, said last week that the fight broke out after the owner of the bar demanded that the two men pay 15,000 pesos for the time they spent drinking at the bar. He said he found Shabazz outside the bar and took him to a hospital where he died. Shabazz had been left crumpled in the gutter after an ill-fated visit to the seedy club in a rough part of Mexico City. The grandson of murdered U.S. civil rights leader Malcolm X lay dying engulfed in the stench of sewage and a blaring cacophony of Mariachi music. It was an end to a short, tormented life flecked with tragedy. Malcolm Shabazz, 29, spent years in juvenile detention after being convicted of manslaughter as a 12-year-old for setting a fire that killed his grandmother, Betty Shabazz, Malcolm X’s widow.

Racial Disparity widens in Student Suspensions Black students are suspended ore than three times as often as their White classmates, twice as often as Latino classmates and ore than 10 times more often as Asian classmates in middle and high schools nationwide, a new study shows. The average American secondary student has an 11% chance of being suspended in a single school year, according to the study from the University of California-Los Angeles Civil Rights Project. If that student is Black the odds jump to 24%.

Malcolm X was an outspoken leader of the Nation of Islam and is also known by his Muslim name, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. He was shot to death in 1965 at a speaking engagement in New York and three men were convicted of the murder. Staff at the Divercity club said the spot was closed in the early hours of Thursday when Shabazz was dumped on the sidewalk.

Haiti’s ex-President Aristide breaks silence Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide said if Haiti’s upcoming local and senatorial elections are free, fair and transparent, there “is a good chance” that his Fanmi Lavalas Political Party would win a good portion of the seats. “Fanmi Lavalas is evolving, is becoming stronger and more powerful,” Aristide said. “I am not doing propaganda for Fanmi Lavalas. We are speaking the truth and for me, this is the truth.”

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R e q uest for proposals Category: Construction Contract Number: RFP #04-13 Contract Title: Construction of an 11- story, 142,000 squarefoot facility Description: Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) invites qualified firms to submit a proposal for the Construction of an 11-story, 142,000 square-foot facility on the Roswell Park medical campus corner of Michigan and Carlton Streets in Buffalo, NY. There are a total of 6 contracts to bid in this package, they include the following: 001-01 General Construction, 001-02 Façade, 001-03 HVAC and Plumbing, 001-04 Fire Protection, 001-05 Electrical, 001-06 Vertical Transportation. Sets of the documents along with a copy of a Zip drive may be purchased at the Purchasing Department on the 6th Floor of the Cell & Virus Building (C&V), 141 High Street, Buffalo, New York, or by calling (716) 845-7669 or FAX (716) 845-8303. There is a non-refundable $250.00 purchase price per set. Make checks payable to Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation. Sets of the documents may be examined in person free of charge at the office of Facilities Management on the 2nd floor of Basic Science Building Room 2901B, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 99 High Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203. Due Date: June 6, 2013 2:00 PM Contract Term: Location: Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263

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First WNY International Natural Hair Meetup Day On Saturday, May 18 WNY Naturals first INHMD will take place at Laughlin’s located at 333 Franklin Street, from noon to 4 p.m.. The International Natural Hair Meetup Day is an annual one-day event. Its purpose is to provide the opportunity for women across the country to meet in their own communities while networking, sharing and meeting (virtually) other women participating in meetups on the same day. Natural hair meetups are events designed to share information, techniques, inspiration and products to aid individuals in their natural hair journey. This event is the first of its kind in this area. The number of individuals with natural hair is a growing demographic in Western NY. On May 18, the WNY meetup will consist of health and wellness tips from local juicing expert DeChantell Lloyd of Code Blue Juice Bar, demonstrations and discussion with natural hair styling experts Brittany LaBella and Kieana Nicole and more from several local and national sponsors.

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13 Ways To Lower Blood Pressure Naturally High blood pressure is one of the most preventable conditions.. While medication can lower blood pressure, it may cause side effects such as leg cramps, dizziness, and insomnia. Fortunately, most people can bring down their blood pressure naturally without medication. First, get to a healthy weight. Then try these strategies to reduce the risk of heart disease. *Go for power walks Hypertensive patients who went for fitness walks at a brisk pace lowered pressure by almost 8 mmhg over 6 mmhg. Get a vigorous cardio workout of at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. *2. Breathe deeply Slow breathing and meditative practices such as qigong, yoga, and tai chi decrease stress hormones, which elevate renin, a kidney enzyme that raises blood pressure. 3. *Pick potatoes Loading up on potassium-rich fruits and vegetables is an important part of any blood pressure-lowering program, says Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern

University Feinberg School of Medical. Aim for potassium levels of 2,000 to 4,000 mg a day, she says. Top sources of potassium-rich produce include sweet potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, kidney beans, peas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and dried fruits such as prunes and raisins. *4. Be salt smart Certain groups of people—the elderly, African Americans, and those with a family history of high blood pressure— are more likely than others to have blood pressure that’s particularly salt (or sodium) sensitive. BLower your sodium intake to 1,500 mg daily, about half the average American intake, (Half a teaspoon of salt contains about 1,200 mg of sodium.) *5. Indulge in dark chocolate Dark chocolate varieties contain flavanols that make blood vessels more elastic. In one study, 18% of patients who ate it every day saw blood pressure decrease. Have 1/2 ounce daily (make sure it contains at least 70% cocoa). *6. Take a supplement In a review of 12 studies,

researchers found that coenzyme Q10 reduced blood pressure by up to 17 mmhg over 10 mmhg. The antioxidant, required for energy production, dilates blood vessels. Ask your doctor about taking a 60 to 100 mg supplement up to 3 times a day. (Continued next week or go to challengercn.com for full report)

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*Pastor Jeffery Bowens and the Love Alive Fellowship Church will be in Celebration of their 20th Church Anniversary on June 9. There will be a "Reunion" service at Love Alive @ 10am followed by a Celebration Banquet @3pm at The Fairdale Banquet Hall. For More information please contact 831-3553, or 602-6016 for more Information.

*Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls, NY will observe Annual Women's Day on Sunday, May 19. Rev. Norma Lynn Felts, Pastor of Christ Our Redeemer A.M.E. Church of Dayton, OH. will be the guest speaker at the 10:15 a.m. worship service, The theme is "Women Moving Forward With Renewed Vision." (Ephesians 3:14-21, 4:23) Rev. Harvey L. Kelley is the Pastor.

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St. John Presents ‘Deacons Who Love To Sing” On Sunday May 19th at 4p.m. The Male Chorus of St. John Baptist Church will host “Deacons Who Love To Sing” in concert featuring Carl Hunley, Daryl Saxon and other Deacons from the WNY area churches.

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ne of the area’s most inspirational "praise and worship" leaders, Wynetta Hall-McElveen, and Producer/Saxophonist Will Holton team up this Saturday to record the psalmist’s debut album titled "And We Worship." About a year and a half ago Holton presented his vision to the team consisting of Blair Troublefield, Courtney McGriff and Wynetta Hall-McElveen ... “and here we are” he said smiling. “It’s not just another CD...but a pure worship experience.” “I’m so excited,” continued the talented young producer. “One thing that I've come to understand is when God gives you a vision (and He gave me this vision about three years ago!), you don't share it but keep it to yourself and pray.” The much anticipated event will be held at Loretto Ministry Facility, 172 , 15th Street in Buffalo. Doors open at 6p.m. Admission is free and there will be a free will offering. “Her debut album “And We Worship” will radiate just that - pure worship - that we hope will change peoples lives,' noted Will. “ Joining Wyentta will be her stellar group of singers including:Tim Wilson, Justin Stoudemire, Carl Smith, Kary Dobbs, April Pruitt, Serena Young, Robin Adams, Angela Stanfield and Latosha Payton. For the past seven years, Will has been the social media and web designer for Three-time Grammy nominee/multi platinum recording artist Najee, jazz vibraphone legend Roy Ayers and a host of independent artists. What moves a "pro or a joe" to work with an artist is their integrity, morals and the natural connection between the two. “Like my other friend/clients Najee & Roy Ayers, Wynetta has that humility, natural talent and ability to capture the audience and breathe life into them.” Offered Will. “With so much talent you would think it would be a matter of the ‘ego factor,’ but she is nothing but humble. She is what I will call ‘intense tranquility.’ ...I am so honored to work with and produce this awesome Woman of God...” -About WynettaWynetta Hall-McElveen is a beloved and respected leader of worship and the Music Ministry in the Greater Buffalo Community. Along with serving as the worship Leader at Rehoboth Ministries Worship Center in Buffalo, she has also worked extensively with choirs and artists throughout Western New York, organizing numerous concerts and special events. A native of Buffalo, Wynetta was born to the late Rev. Willie G. and Katie Hall. She began her music ministry singing with her sisters at Open Door COGIC under the Pastorate of her father at the age of nine years old. Wynetta Hall-McElveen is the President of MDL Productions. Her first Full production was "THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD.” This production successfully reached across denominational lines and provided the opportunity for unity and great fellowship. Souls were delivered and set free because of this endeavor and TO GOD BE THE GLORY!! Wynetta has served in Music Ministry as Minister of Music for over 18 years. During this time, she also served as the PresiContinued Page 10

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* Alemaedae Theater Productions, “Touched By An Angel” Stage Play Fri. May 17- Mon May 27 (Fri, Sat, Mon @ 8pm; Sun 4pm) *No Shows May 20 & May 24; Buffalo East 1410 Main St. Info: 716.602.6253 Or Www. Atpgalaxy.Co. *The Larry Salter Orchestra rehersals, open to the public every Tuesday @ 7 p.m. at the historic Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway @ Michigan. Admission is free! *Saturday Live @ the Historic Colored Musicians Club, 8:30-10:30 p.m., “Vengence” R&B, $5; followed by open mic; host Larry Salter.

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Sun., $20 general admission; 884-2013. *The Larry Salter Orchestra rehersals, open to the public every Tuesday @ 7 p.m. at the historic Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway @ Michigan. Admission is free! *Njozi Buffalo Niagara International Poetry Slam, June 8 at 8 p.m., The Tralf Music Hall; tickets $20 advance, $15 students & seniors at Doris Records, Record Theatre (Main & Lafayette), the Tralf Box Office; $25 @ door; 553-9491 for ticket info or to enter the slam.

*Dru Hill, Shirley Murdock, D’Mott, Saturday, June 1, 8 pm @ the Tralf; $49 advance, $54 @ door; tickets at WallMart, The Tralf Box Office, Doris Records and online at ticketmaster.com; for more info twitter@youngBiz1

*Oscar Alston and his Orchestra presents an Evening of Elegance Musical Tribute to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Lionel Richie, Memorial Day Weekend , Friday May 24, The Tralf; tickets $25 , $40 VIP @ Doris Records and the Tralf Box Office; 716-222-2939 for info.

*”Sex’d” a play on stage at the Paul Robeson Theatre, June 7,8,9,14,15,16, written and directed by Tanisha Fordham, 7 p.m. Fri/Sat; 4 pm

*KEM at Buffalo Place Rocks Canalside, Sat. June 29, 6-11 p.m. $15 advance, $20 day of show; charge by 1-888-2236000.

*Old School / New School Dance Monday Nite Madness fundraiser with DJ Doc, Saturday, May 25, Ss. Columba-Brigid RC Church Hall, 75 Hickory St.; Tickets $15; for info 200-9702 or 598-7532. *Ambush Pride Party, May 31, 130 South Park Ave, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.; $10 @ door *Funk Till You Drop first ever fundraiser for the Buffalo Funk Fest, Sunday, May 26, The Tralf, 4 p.m. – midnight; tickets only Box Office and Doris Records. *Janice Davis First Exhibit: Janice Davis is hosting her first exhibit now thru May 3 from 6-9 p.m. featuring Bria Rawles and Samuel T. Ebert at Artspace, 1219 Main Street. * Breath, Boom by Kia Corthron, directed by Lorna C. Hill, on Stage at Ujima Theatre, May 17 thru June 2; Thurs, Fri. Sat 8 p.m.; Sun. 6 p.m.; Sat. Matinees @ 2 p.m., May 25 & June ; tickets $25 general $20 seniors, $15 students www.ujimatheatre. org;883-0380.

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Hayden Atkinson is Finalist in National American Miss Pageant

Pretty Miss Hayden Delores Atkinson age 7, daughter of Cynthia Atkinson, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss New York Pageant to be held August 15th through August 17th at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Rochester in Rochester N.Y. The National American Miss pageants are held for the girls ages 4-18, and have five different age divisions. Hayden will be participating in the 7-9 age division along with other outstanding young ladies from across the great State of New York. The winner of the Pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, an air transportation to compete in the National Pageant in California where she will receive an exciting complimentary Tour of Hollywood and two V.I.P. tickets to Disneyland®. The National American Miss Pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s future leaders and equipping them with lifelong skills. Each year the pageant nationally awards more than 1.5 million dollars in cash, scholarships and other prizes, which includes a New Ford Mustang Convertible! Hayden is a member of Girl Scouts Troop #30015, and the Metropolitan Youth Choir. She enjoys singing, dancing , designing cloths for her dolls and play dates with her friends. Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program may visit www.namiss.com Congratulations Hayden!

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I Think We Really Do Need a Change... Dear Editor,

I attended the meeting where Mr. Bernie Tolbert announced that he was running to be Buffalo’s mayor. I had heard that he was running last year but because he did not say anything else about it, I thought he changed his mind. Mr. Tolbert said the first thing he will do is get rid of the police in front of the mayor’s office. I agree with him because Jimmy Griffin was mayor for a long time and so was Mayor Masiello. I went to their office many times when they were and the only police I saw was inside of their office room, not outside the room preventing us from seeing the mayor. If the mayor is scared of us, then maybe he don’t need the job. Another problem I have is that no one cares about the ghetto. Look at all the ragged buildings and look at the area around Buffalo General Hospital and Roswell Hospital. Everything is nice and clean and shiny and people are working. But not us on the eastside. Nobody is hiring our Black men to work. That is one reasons why they are on street corners killing each other. Their mothers can’t keep on feeding them when they are grown so they go out and steal from all of us. If there was jobs available I believe they would take

AND WE WORSHIP continued dent of the Youth Department of the WNY 2ND Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of The Church Of God In Christ under the leadership of The Right Reverend Glenwood H. Young for 4 years, leading young people to Christ and equipping them to become effective leaders for their generation. She is described as “a visionary who obeys the voice of the Lord and allows him to use her while ordering her steps to help build the KINGDOM of God at home and beyond" Her Motto and belief is “It’s just nice to be nice” and her prayer is, “Lord, whatever You do, please don’t take Your anointing away from me because I am nothing without You”

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them. Mayor Byron Brown had many years to turn this city around. We are still living in slums and we do not have any hope on our side of the city. People are scared to talk loud

about the mayor because they don’t want their houses to be inspected and then be fined. They are af raid to speak out because they don’t want nobody coming after them. -Geneva Stewart

BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM & EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROJECT L. K. PAINTER COMMUNITY CENTER TOWN OF COLLINS, NEW YORK Sealed bids for the proposed Emergency Power System and Exterior Lighting Upgrade Project, at the L.K. Painter Community Center in the Town of Collins, will be received by the Town Clerk at her office located in Town Hall, 14093 Mill Street, Collins, New York 14034 on or before 12:00 P.M. local time on the 30th day of May, 2013, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project includes furnishing labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform the installation of an emergency power system and upgrades to exterior lighting fixtures at the L.K. Painter Community Center, 2355 Main Street in Collins, NY 14034. Plans and Specifications for the Emergency Power System and Exterior Lighting Upgrades Project may be obtained or examined at the office of Wm. Schutt & Associates, PC between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. A deposit of $50.00 per set is required (two (2) checks of $25.00 each payable to Wm. Schutt & Associates, PC). Bidders will receive a refund of the entire deposit upon returning plans and specifications in good condition within thirty (30) days of the bid award; non-bidders will be refunded one-half of the deposit upon the return of such plans and specifications in good condition within the thirfy (30) days following the award of the Contract. Each bid proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “BID ENCLOSED - TOWN OF COLLINS EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROJECT’’. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, payable to the Town of Collins, for a sum equal to five per centum (5%) of the total amount of the bid, or a bid bond with sufficient sureties in a penal sum equal to five per centum (5%) of such total bid amount, conditioned that if the proposal is accepted, that he/she will execute within fifteen (15) days from the date of the acceptance of the proposal, a suitable security bond in the amount of the Contract, conditioned for the faithful and prompt performance and completion of the Work specified in the Contract. All bid deposits except that of the successful bidder will be returned. This contract will be funded wholly or in part with federal funds, and as such, subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including but not limited to federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to consider the reputation and experience ofany bidders in making its selection, to waive any informalities or minor deviations from the specifications, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder, if considered to be in the best interest of the Town of Collins. All bids shall be submitted intact on bidding form available for that purpose and addressed to: Becky Jo Summers Collins Town Clerk 14093 Mill Street Collins, New York 14034 By the Order of the Town Consulting Engineers: Board of Collins, Erie Wm. Schutt & Associates, P.C. 37 Central Avenue County, New York Lancaster, NY 14086-2143 Becky Jo Summers (716) 683-5961 Town Clerk Date:May 6,2013 visit us @ challengercn.com

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Dear Editor, And we are off! The race is officially on and the opportunity for the citizens of Buffalo, New York to choose their top executive is in full effect! With two African American Democratic candidates and one Hispanic Republican, this should be the most interesting race in Buffalo political history. Unfortunately, what also begins is the spying, threats, accusations, punishments and pain for your first born and ancestors if you support any candidate opposing Mayor Steve Casey...oops, I mean Mayor Byron Brown. From now to November, Deputy Mayor Casey will be exacting a pound of flesh from anyone who is not on the Brown reelection team, but before you rush to sign on the dotted line, remember one thing – you get what you vote for. All the usual “trappings” are being delivered as we speak – everything you have been begging for over the last four years is now a priority – tree pruning, new curbs and shrubs, block clubs are being anointed with lighting, signs, and a mayor who is at every meeting, backyard party, grandchild’s graduation and bar mitzvah…but don’t try to come to his office. You will be met by a police officer who should be on the streets patrolling for murderers and instead he is posted up as a human barricade between you and the man you elected to serve you. Bernie Tolbert’s announcement event at the same place Mayor Brown announced his intention to run for reelection sent two messages. The first message is that the people of Buffalo are looking for change. Attendance at Tolbert’s announcement was spectacular. Most amazing was the diversity, which says unlike Brown’s past races where he took the Black vote for granted until the last minute and they saved him, Blacks AND Whites are

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showing up in droves to support Bernie Tolbert. The second one is that Mr. Tolbert is not afraid and neither are his supporters. People are tired of having their financial stability or that of their family’s jeopardized when they don’t agree with the Brown administration. Tolbert sent a message that no territory is off limits to him in this bid for re-election. Mr. Tolbert’s mother and Mayor Brown attend the same church and the pastor makes it clear that he is supportive of both candidates and does not endorse political candidates. The people’s voice will be heard in the Democratic Primary in September and they will choose who runs in the November election. Many appointees of the Brown administration are sick of Mayor Casey and his abusive, tyrannical leadership; however, they are also aware that if Brown goes, so do they. Regrettably, they will be forced to work 24/7 so their families can continue to eat. Fortunately, there are more civil servants (who don’t have to worry about job security), than there are appointees and therein lies a great opportunity for Mr. Tolbert. While the Police and Fire unions can commit more dollars than votes, too many of them live outside the city. That is one reason why expedient resolution of their expired union contracts has not been a priority to the current administration. The petition process will be opening in just a few short weeks at which time both the Tolbert and Brown camps will be soliciting signature support from city of Buffalo residents door to door. You can bet the Brown campaign will be reviewing Mr. Tolbert’s petitions to see who’s “against” them. Sign whichever petition you want because that information is public knowledge, but the vote you cast into the voting machine is private. If you are really looking for change, copy the Brown administration’s method of operation

towards the residents of Buffalo over the last 8 years. Tell them what they want to hear and then do what you need to do. Don’t vote with your heart – vote with the body part that contains your memory – your head. I guarantee you if you look back over the last 8 years of the Brown administration, even the most loyal supporters should be ready for change. Ask yourself if in good conscience, can you really vote this leadership back in and expect a different outcome? Brown has had two terms to make good on his promises to the East Side and hasn’t made you a priority yet. Tolbert is homegrown and from the projects! He has more to lose than an election. If he wins, he HAS to deliver. His reputation and childhood ties that go back 60 years are at stake. Just like all the out-of-town talent Byron Brown has hired in high paying jobs in his administration didn’t work for you, neither will re-electing him. He felt the talent he needed couldn’t be found anywhere in Buffalo. Recent statistics show that more African Americans and Hispanics voted last year than any other year on record. If the residents of Buffalo really want change, YOU WILL HAVE TO BE THAT CHANGE. We are all familiar with Byron Brown’s leadership. His guarantee has expired and he has failed us miserably, even with two chances! Our children, our school system, our seniors and our neighborhoods deserve better. Only you can give it to them. Just like you get what you pay for – you get what you vote for. -Kevin K. Eubanks

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he announcement that the FBI added Assat Shakur to the list of most wanted terrorists was initially mystifying, a real life example of the shock doctrine. Shakur has been a fugitive ever since 1979 and was granted asylum by Cuba in 1984. It seemed inexplicable that the government would reinitiate searching for a 65-year old woman who had already been at large for more than thirty years. Yet the FBI made a grand show of the announcement, complete with a black agent at the podium and a phalanx of New Jersey state troopers. Not only was Shaukur added to the most wanted terrorist list but the government added $1 million to the $1 million bounty already in place. Because of Barack Obama, Assata Shakur now faces the possibility of being kidnapped or murdered by the United States government. She may be held indefinitely without being charged or tried. Not only is she in danger, but because of Obama anyone who does as little as publicly defend her may potentially face the same fate. It is the terrorist label which puts her and her supporters at greatest risk. The Patriot Act made giving “material support to terror” a federal offense which not only is punished very harshly, but is so amorphous as to mean anything the government chooses it to mean. In the Supreme Court decision which began the material support onslaught, a group attempting to teach peaceful activism was found nonetheless guilty because they had contact with the group designated as terrorist. The justices ruled that their intentions were of no consequence. The only people safe in speaking of or contacting Shakur are those who mean her harm, and a bounty of $2 million will increase the number of persons who fall into that category. Not only is it important to resist the govern-

ment and defend Shakur but also to name the villain in this story and that person is none other than Barack Obama. One cannot be separated from the other. It is sad to see the continued effort to excuse Obama’s crimes and let him off the hook on so many occasions, but in the case of Assata Shakur the disingenuousness is particularly dangerous. Barack Obama has made manifest his predecessor’s desire to create a truly fascist machinery in this country. He resurrected the all but dead espionage act to prosecute whistle blowers and at a rate unknown under previous administrations. George W. Bush claimed the right to imprison anyone he wanted but Obama claims the right to kill anyone he wants. On a recent broadcast of Democracy Now Angela Davis and attorney Lennox Hinds spoke quite eloquently about Shakeur’s plight yet neither of them managed to mention the words Barack or Obama. The omission made the rest of their words meaningless. The justice department is Obama’s justice department. The FBI is his FBI and any and all of its decisions must get the green light straight from the president. If Assata Shakur or anyone else is labeled a terrorist by the United States government it is with Barack Obama’s express permission. Assata Shakur could well end up dead at Obama’s hands like Anwar al-Awlakki and his sixteen year old son. Cuba may be attacked on the pretext of capturing Shakur. No president since John F. Kennedy has attempted an actual military assault on Cuban soil. Obama is known for his ability to go where other presidents have dared not. He killed Gaddafi and overthrew the Libyan government. Why wouldn’t he try the same with Cuba? The significance of the renewed attack on Assata Shakur is not just of international significance. Obama is making a point about black America and those few who still dare to speak out against

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their nation’s domestic and international policy. Immediately after announcing the increased bounty and terrorist designation the FBI posted billboard sized wanted posters in Newark, New Jersey. It seems a strange thing to do when Shakur is living thousands of miles away in Cuba. Of course the billboards are not meant to capture Shakur but to send a not so subtle message about the state of black liberation. Simply put, there won’t be any talk of black liberation. The Shakurs of the world who weren’t imprisoned, killed off by Cointelpro or bought off, have to be destroyed once and for all and any memory of them must be disappeared as well. Assata Shakur will be used as a lesson to everyone else who didn’t get the memo. Obama’s election meant that any and all discussion of a black agenda will not only be ignored but will be consciously destroyed. Time will tell if Cuba can withstand fifty years of attack from the United States and defend Assata Shakur and its right under international law to grant her asylum. The nearly forgotten Shakur has brought to our attention the imperial designs of America towards the rest of the world and why the people who have that power chose Barack Obama as their president. Margaret Kimberley’s Freedom Rider column appears weekly in BAR. She maintains a frequently updated blog as well as at http:// freedomrider.blogspot.com. She can be reached via e-Mail at Margaret. Kimberley(at)BlackAgendaReport. com.

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legal INDEX NO.: I2012603077. AMENDED SUMMONS AND NOTICE. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 63 SOUTH GLIDDEN, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14206. (SBL#: 113.7-10-4). Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF ERIE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstLISA FRAYNE A/K/A LISA N. FRAYNE, RALPH FRAYNE A/K/A RALPH A. FRAYNE, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widows of her, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, THE TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the persons, tenants, occupants, or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE 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 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. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $ 36,600.00 (modified to $ 41,676.59 by loan modification agreement dated July 23, 2010), and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Erie County on April 25, 2001 at Book No. 12921, Page Number 4413, covering premises known as 63 South Glidden, Cheektowaga, NY 14206 – Sec. 113.7; Block 10; Lot 4. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendant RALPH FRAYNE, the foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. John M. Curran, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and filed on April 23, 2013, with the Complaint in the County of Erie, State of New York. The property in question is described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot 73, Township 10, Range 7 of the Buffalo Creek Reservation and according to a map filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover 1804, is known as Subdivision Lot 72. Dated: New Rochelle, N.Y. April 19, 2013 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. /s/________________ By: Mark Golab, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot St., Ste. 210 New Rochelle, NY 10801 p. 914-636-8900 f. 914-636-8901

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ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: The Aloma D. Johnson Fruit Belt Community Charter School is seeking applicants for the position of Academic Director. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Education, Administration or a related discipline; a minimum of five years’ experience as an elementary school administrator and a current NYS Administration certification. A PhD and three to five years of successful charter or private school experiencepreferred.Resumes should be submitted to Search Committee Chair, 833 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203 or JLinder@FruitBeltCharter.Org.by 5/17/13.

CHIEF OF VETERINARY SERVICES

The University at Buffalo, Department of Laboratory Animal Facilities, has an opening for a Chief of Veterinary Services. The duties include the following: • Administer and oversee the veterinary program at the university; • Supervise veterinary staff, provide clinical care and medical treatment for research animals; • Provide institutional animal care and use committee duties; • Oversee health monitoring program and controlled drugs; • Assure regulatory compliance with AAALA, OLAW, and AWA; • Provide training to researchers and LAF staff; • Provide lectures for residency program and assist in development of the program; • Provide surgery, anesthesia and analgesia advice and assistance to researchers; • Oversee import/export program; • Develop policies to improve departmental functions; • Conduct surgery, clinical care, necropsies, rounds, protocol review, write policies (sop's) and prepare and give lectures and hands on training. Qualifications: Must have a DVM degree from an accredited school, must be ACLAM board certified and have 5 years of lab animal experience. All applicants must apply online. Posting #1300290 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu The State University of New York at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

EAST SIDE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

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Bids will be received by R&P Oak Hill Development LLC for the Buffalo Arts & BUFFALO CHALLENGER BUFFALO NEWS Technology Project located Issue: 5/15 Issue: 5/12 & 5/19 (includes Tuesdays Free) at 1219 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209 Deadline: on Thursday, Deadline: Friday, Noon 5/10, Noon May 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Size: 2 col (4”) x 4” Line Ad Please emailSize:(jkinney@ Price: $152.00 Cost: $1,485.68, includes 30 days web rpoakhill.com), or fax bids (716-822-4367) prior to 2:00 PM. The entire project is out to bid. The bid (POTENTIAL OPENINGS) documents can be viewed at the Construction Exchange ANNUAL SALARY $36,986 (www.conexbuff.com) & R&P Oak Hill Plan Room ECC is seeking dynamic, workplace engaged, technologically oriented, full-time faculty (3556 Lakeshore Road, members who will enjoy working with our diverse student population. Our college fosters Suite 620, Buffalo, NY excellence in the classroom with a focus on student learning. We presently have a variety of 14219) or can be purchased potential openings for the Fall 2013 semester in: at Avalon Document Services, (716-995-7777). This BIOLOGY HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT project is a capital improveBUILDING MANAGEMENT-HVAC HUMANITIES/ART ment and is not prevailing CLINICAL LAB TECH/MEDICAL ASSISTING HUMANITIES/MUSIC wage. ***W/M/DBE parCRIMINAL JUSTICE HUMANITIES/SPANISH ticipation is strongly enEARLY CHILDHOOD MATHEMATICS couraged. Union Bidders ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECH NURSING are also strongly encourEMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH SOCIAL SCIENCE/AMERICAN HISTORY aged to bid.***

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree and 30 hours of advanced study in area of specialization. Masters Degree preferred. College-level teaching desired.

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

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Buffalo Youth Media Institute Seeks Summer Program Participants

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The Buffalo Youth Media Institute, a nine-week summer program offering young people the chance to make their own video documentaries under the mentorship of professional filmMID-229 MID745 MID-305 MID165 MID-236 MID-866 MID-820 makers, journalists and community leaders, is accepting appli until June 1. EVE-029 cations EVE- 096 EVE-415 EVE- 124 EVE-837 EVE-688 EVE-204 Institute students will learn digital video production tech niques including stop-motion animation, video shooting, audio voice-overs and editing. This year’s focus is the culture, businesses, organizations and people of Buffalo’s West Side, with students choosing their own documentary topics. All of MID - 7363 MID- 4118 MID-1416 MID-7482 MID- 3485 MID-7184 MID-8375 the documentaries will be shown at the Burchfield Penney Art EVE- 2092 EVE-2086 EVE-3128 EVE-3932 EVE- 9859 EVE-2328 EVE-1202 Center at the end of the program. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednes days and Fridays beginning July 1 at Squeaky Wheel, 712 Main 5-10-29-35-39 16-20-24-30-38 18-27-30-32-36 1-8-15-18-23 7-12-21-23-39 20-26-28-34-38 8-12-18-29-33 St. It is open to youth 12 to 19 years old. The cost of the program is $250, but 10 full and partial scholarships are available. Register by visiting Squeaky Wheel, calling 884-7172 or online at www.squeaky.org/bymi. Scholarship ap15-25-32-33-39-48 #11 14-25-42-47-51-56 #16 plications also can be downloaded from the web site. For more information, contact youth education coordinator Kate Ross at kate@squeaky.org. HOT TIPS STILL HOT!!! The 2013 institute is presented by Squeaky Wheel, in collaboration with the Buffalo Association of Black Journalists, Buffalo Tours, Buffalo First, Journey’s End Refugee Services HOT TIPS and PUSH Buffalo. This program is made possible with generous support from the Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation, CHALLENGER HITS the Children’s Foundation of Erie County, Erie County cultural funds, City of Buffalo cultural funds, the New York State CounMIDDAY cil on the Arts and individual donations. 745-ZR (bx)

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HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE DROPOFF DAY

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Erie County will hold a hazardous waste drop off event on Saturday, May 18, at Erie Community College (“ECC”) North campus from 9 AM – 2 PM. The event allows county residents to safely dispose of hazardous items that can’t be thrown out in the regular garbage. Participants should enter the event from the Wehrle Drive entrance to the campus. Items which can be brought to ECC North on Saturday for disposal include: • Pesticides, Fertilizers, Pool and Household Chemicals/ Cleaners (limit 2 gallons or 20 lbs.) • Oil-based Paints, Spray cans (limit 10 gallons) • Paint Thinner, Stripper and Solvents (limit 2 gallons) • Batteries (lead acid & rechargeable) • Oil, Gasoline, Kerosene, Antifreeze (limit 10 gallons) • Mercury (thermometers, thermostats, metal) • Propane tanks & cylinders (full or empty)

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Items which will NOT be accepted include: latex paint, tires, computers & electronics, appliances, fluorescent bulbs, commercial & industrial wastes For more information, visit www.erie.gov/environment or call 858-6800.

Line Dancing Classes The Niagara Falls Housing Authority offers Line Dancing classes every Wednesday evening from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The classes are held at the Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building located at 3001 Ninth Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Class instructor is Ms. Joan Harris. Classes are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Resource Building staff at 285-5374.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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Friday May 17

“The History & Value of Black Empowerment”: hosted by We Are Women Warriors, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Merriweather Library, featuring Ras Jomo Akono, Eva M. Doyle and Sam Radford; free and open; @ 602-5877.

The Divas & Debonair Ball: 7 p.m., days Inn, 433 Main St. Niagara Falls; $25 singles, $45 couples, formal attire; 990-9813.

Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wednesday, Kerns Bowling Center, 163 Kerns; 5-8 p.m.; $1 bowling; hosted by Buffalo United Front. “Annie Mae – Brave Hearted Woman: Documentary on the life of American Indian movement martyr: 7 p.m., Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St. MOCHA Center Chew and Chat: 4-6 p.m., The MOCHA Center, 1092 Main St.; 8521142. Thursday May 16 Public Meeting Martin Luther King Jr. Park Update: 6-7:30 p.m., Merriweather Library; special guest, Steven Stepniak, Commissioner of Public Works and Parks; community urged to attend!

Leaving Our Legacy Erie BOCES Youth Program Annual Recognition event: Harriman Hall, UB Main St. campus, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; 821-7511 for more info. Hitler’s Forgotten Victims – Black Survivors of the Holocaust: a Documentary, The Golden Cup, 883- Jefferson Ave.; 883-7770; free Rally for Voters Righs: 12 noon, Niagara Square Saturday May 18 Utica Heights Block Club Spring Cleanup: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Laurel to Jefferson, Jefferson to Glenwood, Glenwood to Main St.; 885-9738 or 262-1825. PEACE “Live in Peace Walk 2013”: Begins and ends at Sherman L. Walker Center, 608 William St.; registration 10 am, walk 11 am; 842-8677 or 218-5596 WNY International Natural Hair Meet Up Day: noon – 4 p.m., Laughlin’s, 333 Franklin St. Live Recording of Wynetta McElveen Debut CD: 7 p.m., Loretto Ministry Facility, 172 15th St., 6 p.m.; free admission. “A Godly Mother” Post Mother’s Day Luncheon: 11 a.m. Good Shepherd Temple, 425 Goodyear Ave; 896-4969 Sunday May 19 Haitian Flag Day Celebration: 6 p.m., Cleveland Hill Methodist Church, 546 Eggert Rd., hosted by Bouske Multicultural and International Organization. Monday 20 Aloma D. Johnson Fruitbelt Community Charter School Board Open Meeting: 6 p.m., 833 Michigan Ave; 856-4390 for more information. GROUP Ministries Wellness Support Group Meeting: Topic, Diabetes; 6-7:30 p.m., GROUP Ministries Building, 1333 Jefferson Ave; Call Prudance @ 768-0782 or Ava at 768-0467.

FUNDRAISER FOR LEONTAE E. PARKER: Chinese Auction, 5 - 7 p.m., Enterprise Charter Schools, all proceeds towards 11-year-olds’ kidney transplant. 480-5550 or 5488778. Donations can be sent to: Enterprise Charter School, Attn: Jamie Warren, 275 Oak St., Buffalo, NY 14203.

Tuesday May 21 Orchestra Rehearsal Open to the Public: the Larry Salter Orchestra, every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway; free. Movie Night “Brother to Brother”: 4-6 p.m., MOCHA CENTER, 1092 Main St.; for more info 852-1142 ext. 25 Wednesday May 22 Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wednesday, Kerns Bowling Center, 163 Kerns; 5-8 p.m.; $1 bowling; hosted by Buffalo United Front. Thursday May 23 Spring Fling Fundraiser Benefit for the Urban Chamber of Buffalo: 6-9 p.m., 550 Genesee St; $20.

See You at the Events!

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