 Happy New Year!  Kid’s Corner Black Who’s Who issues 3rd edition SPORTS MENU TIPS The unveiling of the third edition of Who’s Who in Jailen Harrell, who is five Black Cleveland will be held on Tuesday, January 16, at 6 p.m. at Celebrate years old is in the kindergarten at a networking reception at the InterContinental Hotel and Confer- Cavs Start New Year Cooking Up Greater Achievement School. Jailen’s ence Center. The official book unveiling program is at 7:30 p.m. On Right Track Family Fun Martin Luther King, Jr. favorite toy is the Pocket Rocket and he This year’s Who’s Who forward is written by Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones and it has a special tribute to Rev. Otis is the son of Quina Jones and Reginald Holiday and Edwina Moss. Leon Bibb of WEWS News Chanel 5 will be Harrell. He is the youngest of his sis- the master of ceremonies for the event. The entertainment will See Page 4 See Page 5 Monday, January 15, 2007 ters, Quanique and Dejanal, and brother be provided by Cleveland Councilman Kevin Conwell and the Quinton. Harrell Footprints. For tickets, call (614) 481-7300. EVOL.ASTSID 28 No. 1 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 - Friday, January 12, 2007E NEWDaily S ISSUED FRIDAY FREE FREE SERVING: LARCHMERE - WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND, MT. PLEASANT, LEE & AVALON, HARVARD - LEE, MILES - UNION, UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AREA, READ ON - WRITE ON WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, VILLAGES OF NORTH RANDALL, HIGHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND READ ON - WRITE ON “COVERING THE NEWS TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” The Real Meaning of The Rev. Dr. King Holiday

By LERONE BENNETT but also of the maids, the sharecrop- meaning. pers, the students and the Rosa Parks, For it is not enough to Three hundred and eighty- who made him what he was. celebrate King, it is necessary also six years after 20 blacks landed at Martin Luther King, Jr. was to vindicate him by letting his light Jamestown, 141 years after the sign- born on January 15, 1926 and he died shine in our own lives. ing of the Emancipation Proclama- on April 4, 1968. It was King’s genius to tion, and 52 years after the Supreme This is the tradition and the suggest that every man, woman and Court banned segregation, the United hope that the Martin Luther King, Jr. child is responsible for his/her own States of America North and South, holiday brings to America. And that freedom. “A man who will not die black brown and white -- will stop for tradition speaks in and through the for something,” he said, “is not fit to 24 hours to honor the memory and the King holiday, telling us that a people live.” And the only question before The Woodland Avenue Bridge between E. 89th St. and E. 86th St. and life of a black American for the 21th who could produce a King has no need us in this holiday season is what are Woodland Avenue recently reopened for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The year. for fears or apologies or doubts. As the we doing and what are we prepared bridge closed on January 16, 2006 and reopened on December 24, 2006. Because he lived and first black American honored, Martin to do to ensure that King did not dreamed and died, many factories, of- Luther King, Jr. joins the most exclu- dream and die in vain. fices, schools and all federal and many sive of all American clubs. Beyond all that, we are Woodland Bridge re - opens for use state agencies will be closed. Ironically, and significantly, challenged in this month to remem- By GEORGE GOLDMAN replace the bridge’s structure Al over America, men, the only other American honored by ber one of his greatest legacies: During the repairs to the women and little children will link a national holiday is George Washing- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. hope. For he never ceased to be- hands and hopes in an unprecedented lieve that the dream and the dream- After being closed for al- bridge, the Eastbound motorists ton. There is irony -- and truth - in this. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968 national holiday for Martin Luther For King and his nonviolence army ers would prevail. most a year for repairs, the Wood- were detoured south onto Buckeye King, Jr., the grandson of a former fave America a new freedom. They tinuing the struggle for the fulfillment of And if he could speak to land Avenue Bridge recently re Road to E. 89th St. North back to slave, who rose to spiritual heights banished the Jim Crow signs, browned us this month from his grave, he King’s dream. - opened for pedestrian and vehicle Woodland Avenue. attained by few mortals and thereby American politics, and transformed the The crucial point here and els- would tell us that nothing can stop fulfilled the Biblical adage which says student movement, the women’s move- where is that this is not a holiday for rest us here if we keep the faith of our traffic. The Westbound traffic “he who is last shall be first.” ment and the church. and frivolity and play. fathers and mothers, walk together According to the was detoured at E. 89th Street to The first astonished recogni- And all Americans are in- This is a day for study, struggle and dream together. Department of Transportation, Buckeye Road. tion of black initiative and leadership debted to King and the nonviolent lib- and preparation for the victory to come. It is with this understand- who was responsible for the re- Another bridge at E. 105th would have been inconceivable a few erators who broke into American his- It is a day set aside for measuring our- ing, and this hope, that we dedicate pairs, the cost of the bridge is years ago, and it marks a great divide tory like beneficient burglars, bringing selves and America against the terrible this holiday to the memory of an Street and Quincy Avenue was also in the relationship between black and with them the gifts of visions, passion yardstick of King’s hope. And if we ever American giant who will be remem- $4,308,164.00. re - opened after being closed for white Americans. and truth. loved him, we will use this time to mobi- bered. To appropriate the words of The bridge is over the nearly a year. The cost to repair the For on King’s Day, Janu- It can be argued, in fact, that lize against the evils he identified in his poet Robert E. Hayden, “not with Norfolk and Southern railroad bridge was $2,713,519.00. A RTA ary 15, Americans of all races, back- King freed more white people than statues, rhetoric, not with legends last article -- the evils of racism, milita- tracks between E. 89th Street and Rapid Station was relocated at the grounds and political persuasions, seg- black people. This, then, is a national rism, unemployment and violence. and poems, but with the lives grown regationists as well as integrationists, holiday with national implications. It is on this deep level, and in out of his life, the lives fleshing E. 86th Street and Woodland Av- bridge. will be forced to take official notice, And we are called, in and through the the context of personal responsibilities, his dream of the beautiful, needful enue. The bride’s structure was not only of Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, to the national task of con- that the King holiday assumes its true things.” The repair project was to replaced. Jibbs, Sammy visit Nicole Campbell By GEORGE GOLDMAN smile and joy to Campbell. other kids and employees as well a spokesperson for the hospital, Campbell’s mother, as signed autographed photos. said that the entertainers visit put While in Cleveland for the Demetria, was just as excited According to Erinne Dyer, smiles on the patients faces. Scream Tour, National Hip - Hop re- about the entertainers visiting cording artists Jibbs and Sammy re- her daughter as she was. Two men killed on Harvard Avenue cently visited Nicole Campbell at the Aside from Jibbs and The B-5 Lounge at E. 142nd will be done today on Willie DeLoch, Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Sammy visiting with Nicole, and Harvard Avenue became the scene 27 years old, of Cleveland. who is 13 years old, they also When Jibbs and Sammy of two men shot and killed yesterday According to witnesses, two found out that campbell wanted to visited with other children in the morning. male attackers feld in a two door gray attend the concert but could not due hospital. The men shot were Andrew Oldsmobile Trofeo that police are try- to being confined at the hospital, the Jibbs and Sammy’s Parker, 26 of Maple Heights, who died ing to locate. Four of the numbers in artists decided to visit her at the hos- visit to the hospital was coordi- of gunshot wounds to the abdomen, ac- the license plate include “4448.” pital. nated by Terece Jeanene in con- cording to Cuyahoga County Deputy For information pertaining During their visit with junction with the Strictly Sports Cororner Joseph Felo. to this incident, call the police at (216) Felo said that and autopsy 623-5723. National recording artists Jibbs and Sammy recently visited Nicole Campbell, Jibbs and Sammy played Youth Foundation. Campbell at the Cleveland Clinic prior to their concert performance at the games with her and talked about their While Jibbs and Sam- Wolstein Center. Due to Campbell being confined to the hospital, she was not tour and from all the excitement and my where visiting at the hos- Mother Nature helps reduce gas prices able to attend the Scream Tour Concert. jubilation with their visit brought a pital, they took pictures with Northeast Ohio motor- to heat homes and offices in much ists will be paying 5.2 cents less of the industrialized world. Henry Clark adds local touch to Trotters per gallon this week at the oumps. This coupled with an on- The price for a gallon of regular, going gradual reduction in specula- unleaded, self - serve gasoline is tive interest in oil futures contracts By GEORGE GOLDMAN $2.23. in response to growning inventories, According to the AAA Fuel Gauge, has pushed oil prices below $55 per Aside from the Harlem in the same way that extreme barrel today and wholesale gasoline Globetrotters bringing their en- weather played a major role in the prices have been falling as well. tertainment and exciting basket- oil and gasoline price equations of There are still a number ball playing skills recently to the 2005 and 2006, Mother Nature is of man - made factors to be con- Quicken Loans Arena, they also again influencing energy pricing at sidered, however, including a reac- brought an additional homegrown the start of 2007. tion to the lower prices from Saudi attraction for the fans in their coach Hurricanes Katrina and Arabia indicating OPEC needs to Henry Clark. Rita sent oil and gasoline prices be more disciplined in cutting oil Clark, who has been soaring in the second half of 2005 production, and a threat from Iran coaching the Harlem Globetrot- and and forecasts for more storms that it will shut the Straits of Hor- ters for more than two seasons is a Henry Clark (left), who is the coach of the in 2006 helped prop up prices muz in the the Persian Gulf if the 1974 graduate of Max Hayes High Henry Clark (top left), who is the coach for the Harlem Globetrotters, takes out time with his star throughout much of last year. Now West persists in its opposition to that player Robert Turner prior to the game at the Quicken School where he also played bas- Harlem Globetrotters and a 1974 graduate of Max Hayes unscasonably warm winter tempera- country’s nuclear energy ambitions. High School, visits with his family while the Globetrotters Loans Arena against the Nationals. Turner, ketball. tures on the East Coast of the United Approximately, 40 percent of the During the game when were playing at the “Q.” Photo l to r: Eva Clark (Henry’s who is 6’ 10,” has been with the Globetrotters for two mother), Henry, Eve Clark, and Tim Clark (brother). season. States and in much of Europe is world’s oil flows through that vital the announcer announced the depressing demands for energy used shipping channel. members of the Globetrotters bas- Tim and sister-in-law Eve. were playing the New York Nation- a lot of tricks as the beat the Na- ketball team and announced the His mother was quite ex- als and they entertained the fans with tionals 71 - 48. AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey coach’s name, Henry Clark, the cited to see her son and she had Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline audience gave him a big round of organized a large group of family No rubbish collection on MLK Day Regular applause. members and friends to come see The city of Cleveland will pick - up starting on Monday Today (1-9-07) her son coach the Harlem Globe- $2.23 Prior to the game, Clark not collect trash on Monday, Janu- (MLK Day) and ending on Sat- Last Week (1-2-07) trotters. $2.28 had met with his family and his ary15, (MLK Day). There will be urday, January 20. For infor- Last Year (1-13-06) The Harlem Globetrotters $2.30 mother, Eva, as well as his brother a one day delay in waste collection mation, call (216) 664-3711. Page 2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, January 9, 2007-Friday, January 12, 2007 VANTAGE POINT YOUR HEALTH Keith Beauchamp to discuss film on Emmett L. Till Medicare open enrollment guide Documentary film- Beauchamp started maker and writer Keith Beau- his own research, and found (NAPS)-It's a good changed. The plan-changing monthly expenses over time. champ will appear at the microfilm of articles which idea to consider a new Medi- process has been streamlined This is very important, be- Cleveland Public Library on listed witnesses who had not care plan - even if you're one on the Medicare Web site- cause some plans start with an Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 be questioned by police and of the millions of seniors who www.medicare.gov-with a inexpensive monthly cost but p.m. references to uncharged par- already have one. new PlanFinder option. have expenditures that jump Free and open to the ticipants in the murder. That's because a new The PlanFinder drastically when the plan hits public, the event in celebra- Beauchamp's re- plan may provide a better fit helps users navigate the the uncovered portion called tion of African American His- search eventually led him to for your medical needs. many aspects of choosing the "donut hole." tory Month, will take place create the documentary film This year's subscrib- the right plan, such as cost, The final step is in the Louis Stokes Wing "The Untold Story of Emmett ers will likely notice signifi- benefits, physician/hospital signing up. Instructions on Auditorium, East Sixth Street Louis Till" and the reopen- cant differences. choice, convenience, pre- how to contact each plan are and Superior Avenue. ing of the case by the United First, it is easier scription drugs, pharmacy provided. As a youth in Louisi- States Department of Justice comparing plans to find the choice and quality of care. Also new from Medi- ana, Beauchamp experienced Beauchamp Till in May 2004. one that covers prescriptions How to Use the Web care this year is an education- his share of run-ins with rac- He first encountered of ten while looking through For more informa- and costs the least. Site: al campaign designed to raise ism. the Emmett Till story at the age an issue of Jet magazine. tion, call (216) 623-2800. Also, there is an in- Before going to awareness of the more than creasing focus on prevention medicare.gov, create a list one dozen preventive services and wellness programs in of all your prescriptions and covered by the agency. Darletha Jones opens business on Larchmere addition to traditional disease dosages, as well as your These important treatment. Medicare number, if appli- services available through By JOHNNY RISKI said. Adu - Gyamfi is "Medicare offers cable. 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Hiram College, Jones com- Jones you can provide your Zip pick a plan that best meets pleted a training course with John Adams High School, code to sort for plans with their needs," said Greg Wise, Nationwide to equip her with Jones has lived in the area all Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle to speak at John Carroll pharmacies in the area. M.D., chief medical officer the skills to manage her of- of life. fice. "My first apartment John Carroll Univer- University Gospel Choir will ics in his latest book, "Where Next, enter pre- of MediGold, a Medicare Graduating from was on North Moreland, Jones sity's Office of Multicultural perform at the event. Have All The Prophets scriptions and prescribed Advantage Health Plan in Co- Affairs celebrates the lead- Rev. Dr. McMickle Gone?: Reclaiming Prophetic dosage. An alphabetical list lumbus, Ohio. "Medicare-ap- Margaret Mitchell to speak ership legacy of Dr. Martin is the senior pastor of Antioch Preaching In America." of the most common drugs proved programs improve the Luther King, Jr. in a special Baptist Church in Cleveland. For information, call and dosages is provided to availability and affordability Noted health advocate on the essay contest's topic: "Re- musical tribute and lecture He will discuss top- (216) 397-4185. expedite this process. Now, of medications for seniors. and educator the Rev. Dr. Mar- spect Between Young Men and featuring Rev. Dr. Marvin click Compare Plans. This Some like MediGold, cover Young Women Appears to Be on garet J. 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By REBECCA SIMMONS ture, "A Muslim woman speaks and saw some Arab students in had to say about men and wom- His messenger, Again she said new name "to protect my family tried to cash a check at her bank from behind the veil." traditional hijab. en. Islamic women, she thought, yes. "He told me I was already from ignorance." She no longer wearing the face veil. She used to be a Assilmi cautions crit- In the handbook she "were freely beaten by their a Muslim. I argued that I was uses her given name. A bank security guard Southern Baptist, a radical femi- ics who say that women are op- authored, "Choosing Islam," husbands and tossed aside." a Christian, I was just trying to Assilmi said Islamic drew his gun preparing to shoot nist and a broadcast journalist. pressed in some predominately Assilmi writes, "There was no Assilmi says she had understand Islam. I couldn't be women are not limited in profes- if she made any questionable Now Aminah Assilmi is an Muslim countries. She says way I was going to sit in a room based her opinion on stereo- a Muslim! I was an American sional fields by their religion. moves. For Assilmi, her job as ambassador of Islam. their practices are cultural, not with dirty heathens, I shut the types; and soon found out those and white! However, "The most powerful a broadcaster was not the only The director of the Islamic. "People who are held door and went home." ideas were not in keeping with "We continued talk- profession is being a mother. thing she lost when she first International Union of Muslim down, are held down by igno- After her husband the Quaran. Through intense ing. Later he explained that Because we form the mind of chose Islam. Her marriage over, Women, Assilmi calls Fairfield, rance," she said. "They follow encouraged her to go back to study, she said she learned that attaining knowledge and under- the next generation." she also lost custody of her chil- Ohio, home. She travels the cultural practices. Do not judge the theater class, Assilmi said Islamic women are equal to men standing of spirituality ws a little Muslim women, she dren because the court decided country speaking on college Islam by these individuals who she felt it her duty to "convert and are paid according to the like climbing a ladder." said, are often discriminated that the "unorthodox religion" campuses, increasing public have only practiced like the the poor, ignorant Muslims." job they do regardless of their The first rung on the against because of the hijab. would be detrimental to them. awareness and understanding of people in their family." Hoping to convert the gender. ladder was the Shahadah, a "In this country it's But since then, As- the faith. But, Assilmi told the students to christianity, Assilmi Men and women statement of belief that there is extremely difficult for Muslim silmi says her children have She wears the tra- audience, she hasn't always been began to study the Quaran, the have equal rights to education. no God but the one God and Mu- women." That is why some converted to Islam and so have ditional Islamic hijab, which a Muslim and a proponent of holy book of Islam, in a quest Islamic women have had the hammad was his messenger. Muslim women wear varying her parents and her ex-husband. includes a head scarf, covering Islam. to prove that Muhammad was a right to own property for more The Shahadah, done degrees of hijab. For example, "Relatives of mine are still be- her hair and neck and modest Meeting her first false prophet and that Islam was than 1,400 years. before witnesses, is in the Islam- some women might wear loose- coming Muslim right and left," clothing with long sleeves. 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Without love, sonal petty issues, self-hate, the law specifically address it? provide a working environment ally, the question is whether a rea- article is part one of two blacks have found it difficult loyalty, and unity, we’ll and work on positive-grand A: Though there is no that is free from sexual harass- sonable person would perceive the parts. to love one another. never consolidate our re- collective issues. specific, written federal or Ohio ment. Employers and employees conduct to be sexually harassing By JAY THOMAS WILLIS We have been con- sources. We learned in slav- law regarding sexual harassment, who act unlawfully may face in nature. Generally, the issue is ditioned away from loving We must learn to ery to have an individual a number of court decisions based legal liability. not whether the alleged victim en- I initially wrote this each other and toward hating consolidate our resources if reference rather than a social on state and federal laws against Q: Are all workplace gaged in some sexual discussions sex discrimination have addressed relationships prohibited? or jokes, but whether the conduct article in December 2002. each. we’re to improve the condi- reference. the subject. As these decisions A: No. The laws is unwelcome. Employees should Some would say there’s no Our conditioning tions in the black commu- We’ve focused for become part of the “common against sexual harassment do not assume, however, that certain need for blacks to have a leads us to believe the quali- nity. This means putting too long on individual self- law,” they are used to decide future not prohibit consensual relation- comments or jokes are acceptable consideration for love, loy- ties of other groups are more our collective resources to- aggrandizement. cases involving sexual harass- ships between co-workers. An simply because others have not alty, unity and consolidation esthetic. Self-hate leads us gether. It’s time to change ment. Cases involving most often employer may, however, enforce complained. Although not a legal of resources; in this demo- to destroy each other on a This will require the all that. workplace behavior, which is the reasonable rules concerning test, one way to identify unaccept- cratic, modern, technologi- daily basis. participation of those with Our new resolu- subject of this article. workplace relationships. able conduct is to consider how cal, integrated, and global Negativity in so- the necessary resources. tions should focus on how Q: What is considered Q: I own a small com- much embarrassment a newspaper society. “sexual harassment” in the work- pany. What should I do about report of the actions or comments ciety causes us to refocus To build anything we can improve the black place? sexual harassment? might cause. I say such a con- these problems inward on requires resources. community. A: Sexual harassment A: First, make it clear, Q: What rights do I sideration is more than ever ourselves. Many blacks have We will never prog- is sever or pervasive conduct that in writing, that sexual harassment have if my boss is sexually harass- relevant for today’s black We have been con- been conditioned away from ress until we learn to work can take many factors, includ- will not be tolerated. Make sure ing me? community. ditioned that our qualities, working together as a unit, together. ing unwelcome sexual advances, each of your employees is aware A: You can file a charge It’s a tradition every characteristics and minds are and find it difficult to com- Let’s keep our requests for sexual favors and of your written policy, which of discrimination with the Ohio year during this time that inferior. bine collective resources. minds on these resolutions, inappropriate sexual comments or should contain information about Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) many people come up with It’s important we One reason we and these resolutions on our references. how and to whom complaints or the Equal Employment Op- New Year’s resolutions to Often, sexual harass- can be made. Second, promptly portunity Commission (EEOC). learn to love ourselves, so we don’t combine resources is minds! ment is physical, verbal or visual, investigate any allegation of You also have the right to file a gude them throughout the can have strong individuals, because of a lack of trust. Mr. Willis is the and involves an express or implied sexual harassment, even if the re- lawsuit in state or federal court. New Year. families, and societies. Without consoli- author of twelve books, expectation that harassing actions porting employee does not want Generally, you may file a federal We consider such Loyalty. Without dating our resources there fifteen professional journal must be tolerated in order to get or an investigation. Conducting an lawsuit only after having filed a things as quitting smoking, love there can be no loyalty. can be no accumulation of articles, a number of maga- keep a job. Such an expectation investigation is the best way to charge of discrimination with the losing weight, getting off If individuals don’t have loy- excess capital. zine articles, and over 300 also may be considered “sexual find out if any other incidents EEOC and receiving a “right to drugs, being more aggres- alty for each other they won’t If you can’t carry a newspaper articles. harassment” when used to make os sexual harassment may have sue” letter. If you bring a lawsuit employment decisions (e.g., giv- occured. Third, take reasonable and it is successful, the court could sive at looking for a job; work together to build strong load of bricks, at least take His latest novel, As ing raises or promotions), or when steps to eliminate any existing grant you monetary damages for improving our personal, families, communities, or one brick to the monument, Soon as the Weather Breaks, inappropriate sexual behavior cre- sexual harassment. back pay as well as compensatory professional, and marital societies: Individual’s won’t for the purpose of building may be reviewed along with ates a hostile or intimidating work Q: What are my re- damages and even attorney fees. relationships; or getting right work together to build strong our way out of our world- the other books at: www. environment. sponsibilities as an employee? Law You Can Use is a with God. families, families wont’ work wide predicament. geocities.com/willisjt. E- Q: What are some ex- A: Make sure your weekly consumer legal informa- But frequently we together to build strong com- It’s a war for sur- mail at: willisjt@yahoo. amples of sexual harassment? conduct cannot be construed as tion column provided by the Ohio forget these resolutions as munities, and communities vival, and every person need com. A: Generally, circum- sexual harassment. If you believe State Bar Association (OSBA). soon as we progress into the won’t work together to build not do something great, but stances determine whether con- you have been subject to or have This article was prepared by at- New Year. Wanted Experienced duct is considered sexual harass- witnessed sexual harassment, torney Marc Fishel, a partner in strong societies. must function at his or her ment. Examples may include confront the alleged harasser if the Columbus firm of Downes, This year consider Frequently we’re own level. 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Head Coach Romeo Crennel issued the fol- OSU looked good was when Ted Ginn, Jr., got a 93 yard return for a lowing statement, “I would like to thank these four coaches for their service to TD on the opening kick off to take a 7-0 lead over the Gators. After the Browns since my arrival here two years ago, especially Terry Robiskie, who SPORTS Ginn made his touchdown, he went to the lockeroom with a sprained served as wide receiver coach, offensive coordinator and interim Head Coach dur- foot and the Gators took complete control of the game and continued ing his six years with the Browns. These decision were made with the best interest The Cleveland Golden Gloves will have its preliminary of the franchise in mind.” General Manager , addressing the Media, boxing bouts on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14 at the to score points with field goals and touchdowns. 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When the game ended, the ing the team record for catches, during most games, since oppo- Camp, those who cover the Browns were ahead in yardage, held by another tight end, Hall sition quarterbacks were hardly Browns were looking over the 306-177, 1st downs, 19-11, and of Famer . ever in must-pass situations. schedule, discussing the team’s came close to doubling time of He finally lived up to The Browns will have possible success, the consensus possession, but still lost, 14-6. the expectations from when he to decide if Crennel is the man was that the Browns would fin- Surprise starter, Char- was drafted, after essentially to do the job. ish 5 - 11. The lowball estimate lie Frye, who had been out with missing his first two seasons. They’ll have to decide was especially prevalent among injury, was deigned well-enough Another was lineback- if Frye and Co. will be able to those who see the Browns on a to play since unproven backup er Kamerion Wimbley, who fin- lead this team. daily basis. Ken Dorsey was the only other ished with 11 sacks, which is is They’ll have to decide Reuben Droughns runs with the football during a recent As opposed to some so- option, completed 25 of 34 pass- Browns Rookie record. Prior to if Reuben Droughns can still game at the Cleveland Browns Stadium. (ESDN photo by Bill called “reporters,” this reporter es - most of the short variety - for the season, he had told this re- carry the ball effectively. Moore) regularly goes to the facility, be- 187 yards with one . porter, “My goal is to get a sack With the 3rd worse re- year after year?”, and will have Year will give us more of an idea sides just covering the game in- His counterpart, David a game.” cord in the NFL, they’ll have an- to choose judiciously. of what the face and makeup of person, but does not live, sleep, Carr, completed nine of 15 for Many others rolled other high draft spot (Aren’t you The decisions made in the 2007 Edition of the Browns and eat while thinking about the only 86 yards, but that was good their eyes at that comment, but actually tired of hearing this, the first few weeks of the New will be. Browns 24/7, so was less prag- enough against the offensively- matic and more optimistic - ac- challenged Browns - near the tually expecting the Browns to bottom of the NFL. Cavs start New Year on right track improve over last year’s 6-10 With a day to digest the mark. latest loss and put the lost season arc (0 of 7), but outscored the Cavs Verajao was out with a neck strain A lot of the pessimism in perspective, Coach Romeo on turnovers, 23-15 to seal the win. and and Drew had to do with the fact that re- Crennel, said, “We finished this This was a day after the Cavs had Gooden had picked up their fifth turning hometown hero, All-Star past year and it wasn’t close to beaten the Milwaukee Bucks 109- fouls early in the fourth quarter, as center LeCharles Bentley from what we wanted it to be. We’re 99. Donyell Marshall was the hero the Bucks displayed inside muscle. St. Ignatius, went out for the sea- disappointed about that and go- in the game against the Bucks, un- The outrebounded the Cavs 44-40, son on the very first play of the ing forward. We’re going to consciously hitting 7 of 10 three but hit only 2 of 15 threes to the very first day of practice. That evaluate and see what we can pointers, while scoring 29 points Cavs’ 11 of 22 from Downtown. loss took the wind out of their do to make the coming year bet- and pulling down 10 rebounds. The Cavs had a big 20 Michael Redd, whom the point Halftime lead, but had it cut sails from the getgo. ter.” Cavs coveted before last season, to eight (just like one was had Sib- Well, the Browns didn’t That’s assuming Cren- pointed to the Cavs willingness to yl-like predicted) at the end of the even reach the conservative pro- nel is still around for next year, take the outside shot and their suc- third quarter, but put things away, jected mark, finishing 4-12 and since he was already on the hot cess there, saying, “You’ve got to extending their lead in the fourth at most, could have won three seat. give Cleveland credit. Marshall quarter. After that win, Coach more games. Most of the other Although two years made some big threes. We couldn’t Brown credited the home crowd’s losses had too much of a dif- on the job isn’t a lot of time to solve that.” support and cheering and Marshall’s ferential for one or two plays to change things around, a few of Redd led the Bucks with performance for the win. have made a difference. the Browns media think that 24 points, including 14 of 14 from He said he tries to limit the FT Line. Hughes began warm- Marshall’s minutes due to his age, The cohesiveness just he’s lost control of at least some ing up in that game, scoring 24 33 - apparently ancient by NBA appeared to be missing. Every members of the team. points as James led the team with standards, but said, “The time I’ve Browns game seemed to either Plus, the reborn Browns 32. The Cavs successful outside extended his minutes, he’s done a be lacking continuity by the of- first coach, Chris Palmer, only game was important, as Anderson nice job.” fense or consistency by the de- lasted two years. Cavs guard Larry Hughes goes to the basket recently at the fense. The season-ending loss There were a couple Quicken Loans Arena when the Cavs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-99. (ESDN photo by Ray Robinson)

Bobcats loaded for Bear(cats) for win By KARL BRYANT “When you don’t get the calls, it By KARL BRYANT cinnati Coach Mike Cronin said, makes it tough to win.” “They made 60 points on layups On their first West Coast With 5:58 to go, Duncan At Quicken Loans Arena, and FTs, You do that in this game stretch of games on Tuesday night had complained about a non-call the Ohio University Bobcats recent- and you’re going to lose.” the came from against him, then Popovich came ly were loaded for Bear (cats). They Akron, also at 9-3, kept behind in the fourth quarter to beat out to scream on the floor, was given turned up the “D” on the University pace in the Mid American Confer- the 108-98 in two Technical Fouls and was eject- of , and posted a surpris- ence, showing they are a team to be Sacramento, Calif. ed, and Assistant coach P.J. Carlesi- ingly easy 79-66 win. reckoned with once conference play The Cavs overcame a mo, who also came onto the floor, Cincinnati, 9-4, is a tra- begings, after defeating Youngstown sluggish third quarters of basketball, was given a “T” for good measure. ditional basketball power, but Ohio State, 70-61. Dru Joyce, LeBron perhaps partly owing to getting used Damon Jones hit two on has some talent returning from their James’ teammate at St. Vincent-St. to the return of the leather ball of the three awarded foul shots. men’s 2005-06 MAC Champion- Mary High School, had 10 assists as yesteryear (even last year), to beat Jones had 10 points in the ship squad. Ohio, coming off of a the Zips dished out 21 assists on 29 the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday final quarter as the Cavs beat the win over Rhode Island, put on the baskets - an extremely high percent- in their first game of 2007. Spurs for the second time this year pressure defense and had some easy age. The Akron women won their Led by Larry Hughes 13 and third time in a row overall. baskets as result of turnovers and 6th straight game, a feat not ac- Fourth Quarter points, the Cavs In the final, two contests were fouled often while going to the complished for 11 years, by beating overcame a 50-44 Third Quarter of 2006, while still using the syn- hoop. Ohio went to the free throw Niagara, 69-42. Things get a little deficit by putting up 38 points in the thetic ball, whose use the Players line 36 times, where they made 30, tougher this week as they host de- last stanza. Union had decried and whose dis- compared to Cincinnati’s 15, where fending MAC Champion Bowling Hughes, whose six points like was enoughy reason for a law- they made 12. Adam Walther led , who at 10-2, are ranked 19th around the eight-minute mark put suit against the NBA, the Cavs split Ohio, now 9-3, with 18 points. Cin- in the country. the Cavs up for good, scored 18 two contests. overall as LeBron James led the They wasted 33 points quarters, when they scored 12 and by LeBron James in a 103-96 loss 11 points, respectively. to the Bulls in Chicago on Satur- Afterward, Hughes, refer- day, in a curious game. The Bulls ring to Spurs Coach Greg Popovich pulled an “ohfor” from beyond the “When did you get a prayer line on your phone?” being ejected with just under six minutes left in the game, said, “We kept our composure and made our foul shots. They perceived that they weren’t getting calls, and reacted Boxing Nostalgia that way. We’ve had plenty of those (note getting the calls) situations By JIM AMATO ourselves.” To the delight of his fian- ce in attendance, “Desperate House- wives” pinup Eva Langoria, Spurs Harry Terrell was a tough journeymen guard Tony Parker also stepped things up, scoring 14 of his game- He only won slightly Forte and Terry Hinke among He would take six high 26 points in the fourth quarter. more then half of his profes- others fell into this distinction. years off and upon his return However, eight of those were points sional fights yet he battled Terrell’s professional he would lose to Reggie Gross, in the last minute on drives to the five men who held a piece of a journey began in 1976. He was Alex Stewart, , Tom- basket with the Cavs backing off to world title. He also fought four 8-3 when he met Earnie Shavers my Morrison and Joe Hipp. avoid three-point play fouls. After others that challenged for the In 1991 Terrell won the Cavs had taken nine-point lead in 1978. Terrell was iced in one. with about a minute to go, the Spurs, title. They didn’t name Earnie the the vacant Ohio State heavy- desperate themselves, kept fouling It is fighters like Harry “Puncher Of The Century” for weight title beating Art Card. the Cavs, who made just enough Terrell that brings boxing full nothing. He would successfully free throws and put up just enough circle. Terrell would rally to defend that title against Card in defensive stops down the stretch to They may not be good win four straight including wins a rematch. Terrell would lose notch the victory. enough to beat the best but if a over Lynn Ball (who beat Ron the state crown to Bill Melsop. Coach Mike Brown said, boxer entertains thoughts of be- Lyle) and Terry Mims (who beat Terrell would lay off again, this “When your shots are not going in ing a legit contender or even a .) time for almost nine years. against a very good defensive team, champion, you’ve got to beat He had one comeback it’s about getting a few more stops He would then lose to than they do, at the end.” men like Terrell. future title challenger, Big Le- KO loss in 2001 and called Spurs’ superstar Tim Dun- In my day they called roy Jones. He ended 1979 with it a day. Terrell’s record was can, who scored 18 points and had fighters like Terrell “police- consecutive KO losses to Mike 18-17-1 with one no contest. 15 rebound, told this reporter, “That men.” You had to go through Surely not a stellar record. The Clown Prince of the Harlem Globetrotters, Paul “Show- Weaver and James “Quick” Til- (Coach Popovich being tossed) was time” Gaffney was recently at Quicken Loans Arena to show off some of them to get to the elite. lis. In 1981 Terrell would lose Still based on the qual- big. Yes, that was a turning point.” his basketball skills with the Harlem Globetrotters as they defeated the Boxers like George to S.T. Gordon, Tex Cobb and ity of his opposition, you have The Spurs All-Star center also said, Nee York Nationals 71-48. “Scrapiron” Johnson, Levi . to give Terrell his due. Page 7 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 - Friday, January 12, 2007 Chris' Cinema Trivia & EAST SIDEDaily NEWS Movie Match Up By CHRIS APPLING On The Town  tRivia - (Black Leading Women) 1. In what film did actress Sissy Spacek's fami- MOVIES * MUSIC * THEATER * DANCE * RESTAURANTS * NIGHT LIFE black actress Lonette McKee ly, ultimately leading Spacek star as the girlfriend of danc- to participate in supporting er Gregory Hines in which the Montgomery Bus Boycot Bobby Streng Saxemble to bring funk and jazz fusion to concert they both worked at the most of the 1950s? famous, Harlem nightclub 4. In Disney's com- Surso Limelight (330) 636-3400. Please visit will impress audiences most. winning Noxos Records re- of the 1920s and 1930s and edy Cool Runnings (1993), presents the funk-jazz fusion the MPAC web site at www. 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Who is the Afri- sled team to compete in the will travel from Ann Arbor, saxophonist, composer, and saxophones, Jonathan Ovalle tet, he recorded a live version can-American actress with 1988 Winter Olympics, but to perform at the arranger of all genres of mu- on keyboards, Matt Henninger of Michael Colgrass' "Urban the distinctive mouth features who is the African-Ameri- 1,200 seat Medina Perform- sic. With his new group, the on bass and Nick Adams on Requiem:" released in 2004 that portrayed the angry can actor that portrayed the ing Arts Center, 777 East Saxemble, Streng fuses his drums. on Equilibrium Records. parent at odds with Morgan 'leader' of the 3, other, island Union St., at 7:30 p.m. Enter backgrounds in classical, funk, With their unique As a jazz and pop Freeman in Lean On Me athletes? the Peforming Arts Center at jazz, and rock into an exciting sound, scores of original mu- artist, Streng has collaborated (1989) when Freeman starred 5. In what Spike the stoplight on Weymouth live experience fueled by the sic, and an ultra-high energy and performed with artists as real-life, baseball bat and Lee motion-picture did Rd. / Rt. 3. sound and improvision of a live show, the Bobby Streng such as Hank Jones, Chris Streng bullhorn carrying principal Charles S. Dutton star as Tickets are $10 at powerful five man saxophone Saxemble breathes a new life Potter, Sunny Wilkinson, Ter- 'Crazy Joe' Clark who almost a black, bus driver who is the presale price or $12 at front. While the ensemble that into the world of instrumental rel Stafford, and the Ojays. for the 2004 University of single-handedly turned a hired to drive 15, black men the door and are available he has constructed is tight and music. Streng performed un- His Big Band com- Michigan Jazz festival was troubled, New Jersey high of various complexions, ages through the Medina Perform- well rehearsed, it is the unique- der Maestro Leonard Slatkin positional collaboration with released in 2005 on University school around into one of and occupations from Los ing Arts Center Box Office at ness of each player's voice that for the 2006 Grammy Award jazz piano legend Hank Jones Records. academic excellence and Angeles to Washington, D.C. community spirit? to attend the Minister Louis 3. In what movie Farrakhan's 'Million Man 70's Soul Jam comes to the Wolstein Center featuring the Stylistics did African-American ac- March'? ANSWERS: 1. The Cotton The best of soul "Im Stone In Love With You" cess for the soulful Stylis- tress Erika Alexander star - music is coming to the Wol- and many more. tics. as the daughter of Whoopi Club (1984) 2. Lynne Thig stein Center on February The Stylistics, a Phil- Songs, such as the Goldberg and Ving Rhames pen 3. The Long Walk Home 2nd at 8 p.m. adelphia-based quartet is one Grammy Nominated hit, in which Goldberg portrayed (1990) 4. Leon 5. Get On The performers of of the most accomplished soul "You Make Me Feel Brand the southern maid of white The Bus (1996) the 70's Soul Jam include bands ever. New," introduced a different, Movie Match-Up - (Rosewood) the Stylistics, Manhattan, With their cha- smoother style to the soul  Emotions, Magic and risma, style and harmony, scene. ACTORS: 'Mr. Man' the Delfonics. they evolved into a best-sell- As the group 1. Akosua Busia b) cousin in interracial af- Tickets are avail- ing group with a remarkable evolved, The Stylistics began 2. Don Cheadle fair able at the Wolstein Center 10 straight top-ten hits in the to appeal to a more mature 3. Elise Neal c) matriarch grandmother Box Office (330) 945-9400, 1970's. audience, while maintaining 4. Ving Rhames d) school teacher cousin all Ticket master outlets or The Stylistics first their popularity. 5. Esther Rolle e) piano-playing father charge by phone by calling single, "You're A Big Girl The Stylistics kicked CHARACTERS: ANSWERS: 1, b; 2, e; 3, (216) 241-5555 or charge Now," produced by the inge- off a tour in South Africa in a) muscle-bound stranger d; 4, a; 5, c online at www.ticketmaster. nious creator, Thorn Bell, won 1996, playing in front of a com. You know their hits. the hearts of a nation and be- The Stylistics will be part of the 70's Soul Jam concert 35,000 crowd at Johnnesburg "Betcha By Golly Wow," came a top-ten hit instantly. along such other groups such as the Manhattans, The Emotions Stadium. New Edition comes to city "You're My Everything," Under the production and the Delfonics at the Wolstein Center on Friday, February 2nd In 2000, they began at 8:00 p.m. The best fusion of Tickets are available at another World Tour in Eng- Hip Hop and R&B brings New the Wolstein Center Box Office land and visited destinations, MENU TIPS of Bell, The Stylistics went top-ten hits from 1971-1974. Edition World Tour to Wolstein (330) 945-9400, all Ticketmaster such as Japan and Hong outlets or charge by calling (216) on to produce 12 consecutive This was not the end of suc- Center on Friday, February 16th, Cooking up family fun Kong. at 8 p.m. 241-5555. (NAPS)-A new en- Tubes of decorating icing Jamie Foxx's 'Unpredictable Tour' comes to Wolstein Center (optional) tertainment package is sure to If there was a modern ing up stages across the country when he sets out on his multi- segue into his burgeoning musi- "Unpredictable" to "DJ, Play A In a medium bowl, com- satisfy a girl's craving for some day Midas, it would be Jamie with his electrifying tour ap- city tour which recently kicked cal journey. Foxx's debut album, Love Song" and his hilarious co- bine flour, baking soda and salt. berry-licious fun. Foxx. Everything he touches propriately named Jamie Foxx: off in San Diego, CA at the San Unpredictable, on J Records, has medic stage show, Foxx will be Cream together butter A new DVD, "Straw- turns to gold. Whether it's the Unpredicatable. It's an evening Diego Civic Center. been certified platinum, earned bringing in the new year with a and sugar in a large bowl using an berry Shortcake: Cooking Up ultimate gold statue in the realm of song from his chart-topping Millions of fans fell in Foxx critical acclaim, rave re- bang when Jame Foxx: Unpre- electric mixer. Fun," comes with a 12-page of acting through his Academy album and sidesplitting stand- love with Foxx's soulful stylings views and respect as a bona fide dictable The National Tour hits Add eggs and mix until cookbook filled with recipes, Award for his portrayal of leg- up comedy as only Jamie Foxx when he delivered up his unique musical performer and now gar- cities from coast to coast. well-combined. Then mix in va- activities and special memories endary artist and musical icon, can provide. Jamie Foxx "Un- brand of musical flavor on Twis- nered him three Grammy Award Whether it's through nilla. that can help bring moms and Ray Charles or for his work as an predictable" comes to Cleveland ta's #1 song, "Slow Jamz," with nominations for Best R&B Per- his passionate performances, Add flour mixture to daughters together for fun ac- illustrious, multitalented singer/ at the Wolstein Center on Friday, Kanye West and on his collabo- formance By A Duo Or Group high energy numbers, very sexy, butter mixture. Beat on medium tivities. songwriter/producer in the form February 9 at 8 p.m. ration with Kanye West on his With Vocals, Best R&B Album soulful serenades or some unex- speed. Cover bowl with plastic In the sweet, two-part of an American Music Award Foxx is only days #1 hit single, "Gold Digger." and Best Rap/Song Collabora- pected surprises, Foxx will give wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 DVD, Apple Dumplin' wants and now three Grammy Award away from having the year's big- These songs kicked tion for his work with famed his fans one truly unforgettable hours, until dough is cold and to help her friends with baking nominations-music's highest gest and this decades most talk- Foxx's musical career into high rapper/actor Ludacris. night to remember for the rest of firm. yummy desserts-and learns a honor, Foxx is definitely on fire. ed about movie--"Dreamgirls" gear and served as the perfect From Foxx's #1 hit, their lives. Preheat the oven to 350 great lesson about big respon- Now, he will be light- hit theaters across the country, as and line a baking tray with foil. sibilities. well as embarking upon one of Sprinkle a clean, flat surface with In the seconf half, the most highly anticipated and Zesty Pizza a tablespoon of flour and use a Strawberry and friends decide long awaited concert tours to hit rolling pin to roll out half of the 13104 Buckeye Road - Cleveland, Ohio 44120 to host a cooking show on "Ber- Just cities in years. Foxx once said, dough. OPEN OPEN ryvision." But when things go "Ray Charles taught him how Dough should be about Sunday thru Thursday Friday thru Saturday wrong, it takes some re-priori- to feel." Now, millions in this 1/8-inch thick. Use cookie cutters Jazz 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Midnight 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. tizing to smooth things over and By NANCY ANN LEE country and abroad are feeling to cut out fun shapes. 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Under the the ages of 13-17 were art during a Mother/ Wall. ten years, the Chapter sorority’s Black Fam- leadership of President honored by the Arts Daughter visit to the The elegant, has awarded over forty ily Committee, chaired Joyce Walker, Lambda Committee of Lambda Malcolm Brown Art gracious atomosphere scholarships to assist by Melissa Provitt is Phi Omega Chapter of Phi Omega Chapter Gallery. The ladies of the Manor Party students in continuing responsible for meeting the Alpha Kappa Alpha and its members, their viewed art during their Center was the set- their course of study. the needs in the com- Sorority, is reaching parents, and friends at dinner at Chester’s Fine ting for more than 500 President Joyce Walker munity and saw this out to touch the lives of the chapter’s second Cuisine Resturant in members and guests, expressed gratitude to month as a wonderful Greater Clevelanders. annual “Art of Graceful a formal dining atmo- who set the tone for a the Chapter, friends, opportunity to reach Lambda Phi Omega Etiquette High Tea.” sphere with food. “Sophisticated Soiree.” and corporate sponsor, out to 39 families in the Alpha Kappa Alpha members participated kicked off the school The event The art of Joining this Associated Estate Re- Greater Cleveland area in helping students with school supplies. Photo l to r: year with a “Back to was held on Novem- public speaking was in- festive event was Ms. alty, for their continued by providing them with Gwendolyn Raines James, co-chairperson, principal Cheryl Taylor, president Joyce Walker and Doris Olukoya, chairper- School Roundup.” In ber 12, at the Mt. Zion troduced during a book Terri Mann, Great support of this worthy Thanksgiving baskets. son. September, more than Chapel in Oakwood review of “Who Moved Lakes Regional Clus- event. Members of 250 supply kits and Villge. Gloria Berry, My Cheese,” where the ter Coordinator from The women of AKA, Lambda Phi book bags were pur- chairperson, Cynthia “Tea Roses” were en- Detroit, Michigan and the chapter were able to Omega Chapter and Gi- chased and distributed Spencer, co-chairper- couraged to give logical President Tillie Colter give back to the com- ant Eagle at Legacy Vil- to students at George son and members of and persuasive opinions of Alpha Omega, our munity this Thanks- lage, by way of Seaway Washington Carver El- the Arts committee pro- about the book. sister Chapter. giving with the help Foods, donated turkeys, ementary School. 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