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By GEORGE GOLDMAN nology from the college. The college caters to te During the graduation needs of the students with stu- ceremony for Vatterock College dents attending the from a variety held last Saturday at Quality Inn of backgrounds and balancing in Richfield, Ohio, Cuyahoga their family obligations with at- County Commissioner Peter L. taining their degrees. Jones told the graduates how im- Warren Glen is the direc- portant their graduation is to the tor of the college and he is assist- growth and development of the ed by John Harenda. region. Some of the staff and Jones also told the stu- teachers at the graduation includ- dents the technical skills that they ed Carla Mjaors,Robert Hylyon, acquired while studying for their Richard Poutney, John Dulik, and degrees will last them a lifetime Rachel McNeely. and be valuable to not only their After the graduation cer- Warren Glen, director of Vatterock College, congratulates Derrick family, but to the community as While recently being the guest speaker for Vatterock College’s emony, the graduates and their graduation, Cuyahoga County Commissioner Peter L. Jones meet with Williams for completing his education at the college during the recently held well. family members were treated to a executives and teachers of the college. Photo L to r: Warren Glen, Jones, graduation at Quality Inn in Richfield, Ohio. Williams was among 95 students There were 95 students John Harenda, Robert Hylton, Richard Poutney, John Dulik, and Rachel who graduated. Photo L to r: Glen, Williams, Cuyahoga County Commis- who graduated from the college light lunch. McNeely. sioner Peter L. Jones, and John Harenda. which has a total enrollment of The college holds two 236 students with areas of study graduation during the year, in in building maintance mechanics, January and June. computer technology, electrical Vatterock Colleg, which mechanics, HVAC mechanics, is a technical college serving computer systems and network Cuyahoga, Lorain and Summit technology and electrical tech- Counties, is located at 5025 East nology. Royalton Road in Broadview Christine Turner was the Heights. only female student to graduate For information on the with a degree in computer tech- college, call (800) 864-5644. Chester closed for sewer work By GEORGE GOLDMAN 79th Street to Carnegie Avenue, then east on Carnegie Avenue to Effective today at 6 p.m. East 89th Street, then northbound Chester Avenue will be closed to on East 89th Street back to Ches- eastbound traffic between East ter Avenue. Detour signs will be David Myers,Jr., who recently graduated from Vatterock College 79th Street and East 89th Street posted. with a 3.8 GPA, congratulates Cuyahoga County Commissioner Peter L. to allow for construction of a new The detour will remain in Jones on his speech to the graduates of the college at Quality Inn in Richfield, sewer. effect until Monday, February 5, at Christine Turner is congratulated by Warren Glen on her graduation during the graduation ceremony for Vatterock College at Quality Inn in Rich- Ohio. Jones was presented a plaque from the college after his speech. Photo Eastbound through traf- 6 a.m. at which time traffic patterns field, Ohio. Turner was the only female graduate with a degree in computer L to r: Carla Majors, Warren Glen, Jones, and Myers. Myers was among 95 fic will be detoured south on East will be returned to normal. technology.. students who graduated from the college. Reed sponsors legislation for gun buy back program Councilman Zack Reed, in order to remove handguns and Frank Jackson defends 3rd District closing Ward 3, recently introduced an or- other firearms from the streets. dinance in City Council to create “Experience has shown By ANDREW CARTER enue. should have been consulted before as Jackson had already announced a Gun Buy Back program in Ward that if given the opportunity to not Jackson, Safety Di- the move was announced. They that the plan would go through. 3 through the Mt. Pleasant Now be charged with possession, people Mayor Frank G. Jackson rector Martin Flask, and Police said that they should have been al- Community Development Corpo- will turn in their guns,” Reed said. The 3rd District will close spoke to 250 people at Sterling Rec- Chief Michael McGrath made lowed the opportunity to produce ration. “The purpose is to allow us to cre- in May and the personnel would reation Center on Wednesday night a presentation showing how statistics that would have support- The ordinance allows for ate a safer community with fewer reducing one of the current six be divided between the remaining defending his plan to close the 3rd ed their viewpoint. Mt. Pleasant Now to work with the guns to threaten the safety of our District Police Station on Payne Av- districts would save money five districts. This was the only pub- city’s Department of Public Safety residents.” and allow for improvement of Jackson, citing that this lic forum scheduled regarding the the public. The move is based is an administrative decision, said closing of the 3rd District and the Keith Beauchamp discusses Emmit Till’s death on the implementation of a 53 that if the ideas fail, he will accept - point proposal made by the timing seemed awkward because personal responsibility. Emmett Till story at the age of ten Jackson safety committee. it was actually held after the fact, while looking through an issue of Jackson then answered Jet magazine. hundreds of questions from resi- Gasoline prices increase in area dents and businessmen, the ma- Beauchamp started his Northeast Ohio gas prices $50 per barrel. jority of whom were against the changed course this week and headed The arrival of cold weather own research, and found microfilm closing of the station. Jackson upward. The price of a gallon of in much of the eastern United States, of articles which listed witnesses stayed for more than three hours regular, unleaded, self-serve gasoline and forecasts for more of the same who had not be questioned by po- to answer all of the questions increased by 12 cents and is currently over the next few weeks, also are pres- and asked residents to give his selling for $2.10 suring energy prices higher today. lice and references to uncharged plan a chance to work. The price of oil pushed The nationwide average participants in the murder. He cited the improve- above $56 per barrel this week on price of gasoline is $2.15 cents per Beauchamp's research ments in service areas, such as news that Saudi Arabia will inde- gallon. That’s about where it was one week ago just before the President’s snow plowing of streets, which pendently cut back its oil exports by eventually led him to create the 158,000 barrels per day starting next State-of-the Union address and the he said came about because of documentary film "The Untold Thursday. The news is significant announcement that the U.S. Depart- the shifting of jobs. He said the because unlike previously announced ment of Energy would begin buying Story of Emmett Louis Till" and redeployment of police person- cutbacks, Saudi Arabia is taking this oil this spring to expand the size of the reopening of the case by the nel should actually improve re- action independent of a formal agree- the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Re- Keith Beauchamp was at the Cleveland Public Library Main Branch United States Department of Jus- sponse time, as officers, within ment with other OPEC nations. serve. to discuss his documentary film on the tragic death of Emmett L. Till. Till was the police districts, would be The market seems to be All of this seems to point tice in May 2004. killed in Money, Mississippi. Photo L to r: Beauchamp with Library Director reassigned to targeted areas. He interpreting this as further evidence toward a stabilization of the nation- Andrew Venerable. After Beauchamp’s pre- said that 30 police officers would the Saudi’s want an oil price that is wide average gasoline price near cur- rent levels for the foreseeable future, sentation, he answered a variety of be added with the money saved much closer to $60 per barrel, and Documentary filmmak- Beauchamp’s film, it sheded that they are ready to take more drastic rather than prices declining to a level and that more would be added as er and writer Keith Beauchamp light on some the men who were question from people who were in measures if the price falls to or below closer to $2 per gallon. money would allow. attendance. appeared at the Cleveland Pub- responsible for Till’s death. The residents and doz- AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey lic Library Main Branch on As a youth in Louisi- Beauchamp dealt with all ens of police officers in atten- Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline Sunday to discuss his film on ana, Beauchamp experienced aspects of his research to produce dance said they still did not see Today (2-02-07) Regular the tragic death of Emmett L. his share of run-ins with rac- how the move would improve the documentary on Emmett Till. Last Week (1-23-07) $2.10 public safety. Many officers Till. Till was killed in Money, ism. For more information, call Last Year (1-31-06) $1.98 said that they and their union $2.20 Mississippi and as a result of He first encountered the (216) 623-2800. Page 2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, January 30, 2007-Friday, February 2, 2007 VANTAGE POINT YOUR HEALTH Danielle Santiago writes 'Little Ghetto Girl' Dry mouth can be managed much she wants out. 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Often the trials were That was because of her beam- personality. move people to tears and fill article is a four part series. Ruqayyah married again, to which could only be entered too much for her. ing face which seemed to radi- She was especially their hearts with praise and This is part two of four. the young and shy Uthman ibn from Mecca by a narrow path. Once, about this ate light. kind to poor and indigent folk gratitude to God for His grace Affan who was among the first To this arid valley, Muhammad time, an insolent mob heaped It is said that when and would often give all the and His inestimable bounties. By I. ABDUR-RAZZAAQ to have accepted Islam. and the clans of Banu Hashim dust and earth upon his gra- she stood for Prayer, the mihrab food she had to those in need Fatimah migrated to They both left for and al-Muttalib were forced to cious head. As he entered his would reflect the light of her even if she herself remained Madinah a few weeks after the When the Quraysh Abyssinia among the first mu- retire with limited supplies of home, Fatimah wept profusely countenance. She was also hungry. She had no craving Prophet did. She went with leaders came up to him and hajirin who sought refuge in food. as she wiped the dust from her called "al-Batul" because of her for the ornaments of this world Zayd ibn Harithah who was promised him the richest and that land and stayed there for Fatimah was one of father's head. "Do not cry, my asceticism. or the luxury and comforts of sent by the Prophet back to most beautiful woman as a wife several years. the youngest members of the daughter," he said, "for God Instead of spend- life. She lived simply, although Makkah to bring the rest of his should he divorce Zaynab, he Fatimah was not to clans, just above twelve years shall protect your father." ing her time in the company on occasion as we shall see family. replied: see Ruqayyah again until after old, and had to undergo months The Prophet had a of women, much of her time circumstances seemed to be too The party included "I love my wife their mother had died. of hardship and suffering. special love for Fatimah. would be spent in Salat, in much and too difficult for her. Fatimah and Umm Kulthum, deeply and passionately and I The persecution of The wailing of hun- He once said: "Who- reading the Qu'ran and in other She inherited from Sawdah, the Prophet's wife, have and high esteem for her the Prophet, his family and gry children and women in the ever pleased Fatimah has in- acts of ibadah.Fatimah had her father a persuasive elo- Zayd's wife Barakah and her father even though I have not his followers continued and valley could be heard from deed pleased God and whoever a strong resemblance to her quence that was rooted in wis- son Usamah. Traveling with entered the religion of Islam." even became worse after the Mecca. The Quraysh allowed has caused her to be angry has father, the Messenger of God. dom. When she spoke, people the group also were Abdullah Both Ruqayyah and migration of the first Muslims no food and contact with Mus- indeed angered God. Fatimah Aishah, the wife of would often be moved to tears. the son of Abu Bakr who ac- Umm Kulthum were happy to Abyssinia. lims whose hardship was only is a part of me. Whatever the Prophet, said of her: "I She had the ability and the companied his mother and his to be back with their loving In about the seventh relieved somewhat during the pleases her pleases me and have not seen any one of God's sincerity to stir the emotions, sisters, Aishah and Asma. parents and to be rid of the year of his mission, the Prophet season of piligrimage. whatever angers her angers creation resemble the Mes- unbearable mental torture to and his family were forced to The boycott lasted me." senger of God more in speech, In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful which they had been subject leave their homes and seek ref- for three years. When it was He also said: "The conversation and manner of in the house of Umm Jamil. uge in a rugged little valley en- lifted, the Prophet had to face best women in all the world are sitting than Fatimah, may God even more trials and difficulties four: the Virgin Mary, Aasiyaa be pleased with her. When the Khadijah, the faithful and lov- the wife of Pharoah, Khadijah Prophet saw her approaching, ing, died shortly afterwards. Mother of the Believers, and he would welcome her, stand "ISLAM IN THE COMMUNITY" With her death, the Fatimah, daughter of Muham- up and kiss her, take her by the For questions or more information on ISLAM contact: Prophet and his family lost mad." Fatimah thus acquired a hand and sit her down in the one of the greatest sources of place of love and esteem in the place where he was sitting." 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By JAY THOMAS WILLIS change their negative views of won’t help us. We want to get Some of us think the Q: What is a reverse loan is a transaction, and like cfm. them. away from our old communi- written word isn’t useful unless motgage? any transaction, there are A counselor will help Before the clock I agree that no matter ties, and move to the suburbs, it provides specific, up-to-date, A: Generally speak- costs. The same types of fees you understand reverse mort- wound down in the NFC cham- how many games Lovie Smith while the cities are being gentri- concrete solutions, when there ing, a reverse mortgage is a and closing costs that apply to gage, and possible alterna- pionship game, it was apparent and Tony Dungy win, it’s not fied. are plenty of materials already type of loan that may be used conventional mortgages also tives. there’d be at least one black going to help the majority of We must rebuild our written that’ll tell us what we to convert the equity in a home apply to reverse mortgage. Third, if you believe headcoach going to the Super blacks. old communities; we can’t just can and must do to save our- into cash for a homeowner. Also, since you are a reverse mortgage is right for Bowl. As the teams left the It’s for certain that move to the suburbs and forget selves. The amount of the still the homeowner, you will you, ask friends, relatives or fields, in both NFC and AFC such accomplishments won’t about them. We have a savior games, the coaches were bom- change basic attitudes and val- Fifth, as long as we complex. As a people, we loan is derived, in part, from continue to be liable for prop- co-workers to recommend a barded with a variety of hugs, ues about the social, economic, don’t have love, unity, loy- always look to someone else the amount of equity the hom- erty taxes and homeowner’s lender. Fourth, shop around; kisses, and handshakes. educational, psychological, or alty, and learn to consolidate to save us other than ourselves, eowner has in the home. insurance. investigate many lenders and Everyone seemed political state of black society. our resources, we can’t make when we have all the necessary Q: Why is it called a Q: How do I know compare the information they happy and took part in the mer- Michael Jordan was progress. Also we must rid our- resources available to us. “reverse” mortgage? if I qualify for a reverse mort- give you. riment. After the second game, the only sports figure in history selves of self-hate. We’ve been We must realize that A: A homeowner who gage? Q: I’ve heard that much was made of the fact that to have supposedly had an ef- conditioned to hate ourselves. the power to save ourselves uses a conventional (“normal”) A: To qualify for a some lenders prey upon older two black headcoaches would fect on the economy. Sixth, as long as our lies within each and every mortgage begins with little reverse mortgage, you must be people. How can I get more in- be in the Super Bowl. Most blacks certainly priorities are on gym shoes, one of us. We must learn to or no equity in the home, and at least 62 years old and you formation about reverse mort- History was made won’t get tangible benefits from jackets, hair, earrings and other unify and to use our collective gradually pays the lender until must own your own home. gage and make sure I’m dealing because it’s the first time a black Smith and Dungy meeting in the trinkets, as well as many other resources. the homeowner has paid so Also, you may obtain with a reputable lender? headcoach has taken his team to Super Bowl. things with external values and No one or two people much money that he/she has a reverse mortgage only for a A: For general in- the Super Bowl not to mention First, no matter how qualities, rather than on the will be able to save us, with- 100 percent equity in the home, home you use as your primary formation about how reverse two black headcoaches. many black coaches take their education and development out collective effort of the owning it “free and clear.” In residence. mortgages work and how to It wasn’t mentioned teams to the Super Bowl, it of ourselves and our children masses. that there have been only a few won’t matter if blacks still such accomplishments won’t I like Barack Obama, a “reverse” mortgage, the bor- Q: I’m more than 62 avoid predatory lenders, you Black-NFL headcoaches in his- spend 95% of their disposable matter. and think he’ll be a great presi- rower begins with substantial years old. How can I tell if a may wish to visit the Web site tory. income outside black com- Finally, it won’t help dent, but even he won’t be able (or complete) equity in the reverse mortgage is right for of the Federal Trade Commis- One announcer lost it munities. When even that 5% if blacks don’t spend time read- to redeem us without each of us home, and it is the lender who me? sion (www.ftc.gov) and the De- in the Bears post-game show, often goes into other than black ing about things that affect us. making a collective effort. makes payments to the hom- A: If your income partment of Housing and Urban asking the question, “Can you hands. We don’t spend enough time Mr. Willis is the au- eowner. In this way, the lender is too small to cover your Development (www.hud.gov). love a black man?” after men- Second, such feats looking at news stations, and thor of twelve books, fifteen obtains equity in the home regular living expenses, a re- Type “reverse mortgage” in the tioning that a black coach would also won’t help us as long as too much time on comedy and professional journal articles, a while the homeowner loses verse mortgage can help you “search” box of each site. be taking his team to the Super we’re giving our money to sitcoms. There is an old stan- number of magazine articles, equity. make ends meet. However, Law You Can Use Bowl. groups outside our communi- dard joke, if you desire to hide and over 300 newspaper ar- Most homeowners because you would be giving is a weekly consumer legal I am as enthused ties to serve our basic needs: something from a black person ticles. choose to take monthly in- up the equity in your home, information column provided as any sports fan about these electrical, carpentry, plumbing, put it in a book. His latest novel, As stallments of their loan pro- you should consider a reverse by the Ohio State Bar Associa- two teams going to the Super landscaping, lawn, masonry, “Anything you want Soon as the Weather Breaks, ceeds from a reverse mortgage, mortgage only when you have tion (OSBA). This article was Bowl, and don’t mean to insert and many other services are to know can be found in a may be reviewed along with the meaning that the lender makes a significant financial need. prepared by attorneys Russell anything negative. 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The James-less gang of error against a team like this is The Greater Cleveland Skating Olympics Gold Medalist shade of blue as the Gators’. broadcaster Herb Score was given seems to concentrate more on do- really small.” Phoenix coach Mike Sports Commission held another Carol Heiss Jenkins, also a pre- Track and Field star Ti- the Lifetime Achievement Award. ing the little things than in standing D’Antoni was almost embarrassed wonderful Sports Awards Ceremony senter with the Buffalo Bills Donte anna Madison from Elyria, given Score is still recovering from vari- around, waiting for James to do is by his team’s success, afterwards re- Monday night as numerous past and Whitmer from Glenville, pointed the Amateur Athlete Award, tried ous maladies. Glenville Coach Ted thing. The team concept brought a marking the Suns deadeye shooting present local sports heroes were in out the importance of having the lo- to influence Euclid’s Jessica Beard, Ginn was given a Special Tribute. 105-97 victory in Philadelphia-pay- is “demoralizing” on other teams. attendance. Good Morning Ameri- cal awards and spoke about her love also a track star, to come join her at A video that is part of a documen- back for a home defeat against the He said, “Every time the Cavs hit ca anchor Robin Roberts, who pre- of her adopted hometown. Now a Tennessee. Beard received the High tary to be completed later this year, same squad two days earlier, and a three and the crowd starts to get viously had been a sports commen- skating coach living in Westlake, School Award, said she is undecided which is about Ginn’s contributions then a win featuring their largest excited, then, oops, there’s another tator on ESPN, was the MC. she afterwards told about prepara- but leaning toward Baylor. to young people, was shown as Ginn point toal of the season - a 124-97 three from us.” Noting the lack of Onstage, she said she had tion in the old days, before the US Surprisingly, three of the stood on the stage. He then invited pounding Golden State. turnovers, he said, “We’re not go- local ties as her mother was from Olympic Committee gave 1st Class night’s recipients, Cavalier Lebron 17 current and former “sons and Against the Warriors, Sa- ing to beat ourselves. We’re going Akron and she gave a Dawg Pound assistance to American athletes. James from St. Vincent-St. Mary - daughters” that he has coached, to sha Pavlovic, who didn’t even make to come out every night and play as bark, while describing her mother’s Browns linebacker Andra Pro Athlete, fellow Cav Eric Snow join him on the platform. He said, it into the previous game, a loss to well as we can.” lifelong love of the Browns. Davis, a former Florida Gator, who - Community Service, and Ohio “I feel like a second father in their Phoenix, started and led the Cavs Cavs Rookie Daniel Gib- Indians Hall of Fame Bob jokingly chastised this reporter in State Heissman Trophy winner lives and I’m priviledged to have with 24 points - a career high, as the son - caught in the whirlwind of Feller had some repartee with the the past for wearing Ohio State col- Troy Smith from Glenville-College that role. I take it very seriously.” team moved the ball around-hitting players looking for Nash’s passes MC as he joked about whether she ors, pointed and said, “I see you’ve Athlete, were not in attendance. He told all adults to not give up on the open man and accumulating 26 on the pick and roll, fouling out af- was named for his contemporary, come over to our side.” We wore a James, who has missed the last sev- kids and to try to help them grow up assists. A huge 48-35 rebounding ter 19 minutes of action, told this re- eral awards ceremonies, and Snow properly in this difficult world. edge gave the Cavs a leg up running porter he learned a few point guard didn’t have official excuses. Smith Ted Ginn, Jr., expected down the court to set up easy bas- lessons from that game. Before Title fight to be held at Wolstein Center was at a QB combine that’s part of to go in the 1st round of the NFL kets. After the Golden State win, fouling out, he hit 2 threes for six Super Bowl week. Draft, said that he’s extremely proud coach Mike Brown explained the points and, along with James, led the The Courage Award was of what his father has done for “the James-less mind set, “When he’s Cavs in assists with five. He said of given to football player Mariano extended family” and the Glenville out, we have to cut harder, screen Nash, “You watch all the things he Gannon from Rocky River, born in community. better and execute much better. It does. He seems like he never stops. Mexico without arms and a leg, who The young people - girls was a great team effort.” “You look at how he directs the de- place kicks with an artificial pros- and boys from Track and Field and In the loss Sunday against fense and how he gets the ball down thesis. To a Standing Ovation, Gan- football players, who came back- the Phoenix Suns, which had been (court) after a (foe’s) basket. He’s non said, “I have to thank my par- stage afterwards, reiterated that the Cavs third straight at home, got it all.” He said another thing ents, my coach, my teammates and thankful message. James, who was skewered in a Ce- impressed him: “I learned that you lebrity Roast for Charity later that have to play all 48 minutes with night, made a one-game return to intensity.” Brown must have seen play on the ABC national broadcast, something because he gave Gibson scoring 30 points and producing sev- his first career start the next game. eral highlight reel moments. How- Prior to the G.S. contest, Gibson ever, two-time NBA MVP Steve was seen somewhat flitting around Nash was the real star - putting on the locker room and going back and Braxton Ward another point guard clinic against forth onto the court. Afterwards, he Boxing promoter Terry the Cavs. Out West two weeks ago, said, “I had some butterflies. I re- worth. Young-Bey of KO Boxing on Sat- Nash had posted a season-high 21 ally haven’t had butterflies like that Four-time Golden Gloves urday, February 10, will sponsor assists in a win over Cleveland, and in a long time.” champion Omari Braxton will also the WBC Heavyweight Title Fight Sunday, augmented his 15 assists He responded to the op- be featured on this card. iwth 23 points. portunity by scoring 12 points on4 between Vonda Ward and Martha He will be making his Because of his superior three-pointers, and although he had Salazaar. professional debut. shooting and dishes to open players only 2 assists, started many of the The event will be held at A press conference will who knocked down shots, the Suns plays as the man he passed to, in the Wolstein Center at Cleveland be held at noon on Jan. 22nd at XO hit 57% from the field. turn, hit the open man against the State University in Cleveland at Prime Steaks. XO Prime Steaks is Nash, whose oncourt con- Warriors. 7:30 p.m. located at 500 W. St. Clair Ave. at centration is exhibited through his Hopefully, the Cavs don’t Also featured on the card the corner of W. 6th and St. Clair smoldering look, afterwards said, “I have to keep learning lessons the is fighting sensation Chris “Night- Ave. thought we came out with a lot of in- hard way before putting the prin- mare” Stallworth, newphew of Pro For further information, tensity and fire which is something ciples to practice. Football Hall of Famer John Stall- contact Terry Young-Bey at (216) “My father kept saying “Get with it’!” 255-8942. Five’s are wild for Buckeye men, women By KARL BRYANT 40 minutes, scored a game high 29 surmount. Gred Oden, wh led OSU Boxing Nostalgia points, with 24 of them coming in with 19 points, was scoreless from The No. 5-ranked Ohio the second half - one more than the the field in the second half, but hit By JIM AMATO State men watched Michigan State whole Buckeye team scored in the eight of 10 free throws in the pe- almost overcome a 20-point half- stanza. OSU hit nearly 2/3 of riod. The Buckeyes, 6-1 in the Big time deficit, before getting things their shots in the 1st half and then 10 and 18-3 overall, made only five together to win their 21st game in fell ice cold in the second, making field goals in the second half. MSU The greatness and gameness of fighters a row at home, 66-64. Michigan under a fourth of their shots, but for- is 4-3 in the league and 17-5 on the State’s Drew Neitzel, playing all tunately, their lead was too large to year. I had the great treat of Frank Cappuccino had seen enough “Who’s” the best fighter pound for Meanwhile, the Buckeye watching replays this weekend of and ended the battle in round five. pound in the world today? That’s women, also ranked No. 5, had a Lennox Lewis vs. Shannon Briggs I’ve never been a big a no brainer, Floyd Mayweather Jr. little bit easier time beating Purdue, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Ar- Lewis fan but he showed great size, He is the Sugar Ray Leonard and 64-55. They are undefeated at 8-0 turo Gatti. Within the realm of physical condition and talent. Was Roy Jones Jr. of the era. I am just in Big 10 play. Star Allen, only a these bouts I saw and respected he the best heavyweight of all time? in awe of his talent. Against a dead Sophomore, led OSU with 21 points two things. Tremendous talent and No. But he would have been a very game Arturo Gatti it was target and 13 rebounds as the Buckeyes equally tremendous courage. serious opponent to any of the past practice. In this bout three things broke open a tight game in the final In the Lewis-Briggs, greats. Briggs who is now the WBO stuck with me. Of course the tre- two minutes. No. 10 Purdue suf- Lewis was the cream of the heavy- titleholder and that shows us how mendous talent of the gifted May- fered their first conference setback weight division but Briggs had weak the division is. I have little weather. The never say die cour- and are now 8-1 in the Big 10, as just come off a disputed victory doubt that if Lewis would step out age of Gatti and last but not least, they dropped their season record over George Foreman who was, by of retirement now he would whip the compassion of Gatti’s trainer to 19-4. Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton all rights the linear heavyweight Briggs. I don’t care how big Briggs Buddy McGirt. McGirt was a fine led the Lady Boilermakers with 13 champion. Foreman had beaten has become. His gain in size has di- fighter in his own right in his day. points. Moorer who had beaten, Evander minished his best asset, speed. He won titles in two weight divi- Buckeye coach Jim Foster Holyfield who had beaten Buster He stands like a statue sions. Now he has to be considered said of Allen stepping up the last Douglas who had beaten Mike Ty- in the ring. Lewis didn’t miss too among the elite of today’s trainers. few games as stars Brandie Hoskins son. Case closed. Lewis knew that many right hands back when Briggs What impressed me was how he and Jessica Davenport - who each by beating Briggs he would solidify could move. Lewis wouldn’t miss stopped this hopeless crusade Gatti scored 12 points against Purdue his status as being the best heavy- any now. To Brigg’s credit, he was waging against Mayweather. - are usually being double-teamed, weight of his era. Briggs started showed the heart of a true champion McGirt knew there was “When she realizes how good she is, fast and late in the first round he against Lewis. He took some mon- no quit in Gatti. He was willing its going to be scary.” Since she’s rocked Lewis on a couple of occa- ster shots. He went down but he to go out on his shield. McGirt opened up her play beginning with sions. After that, Lewis took over kept getting up. I will always have showed the love for his fighter that the win against Penn State on Jan. and he dominated Briggs flooring a healthy respect for the grit and the great Eddie Futch showed for 11, she’s hit close to all of her shots him on several occasions. heart of Briggs. The Mayweather Joe Frazier in Manila. I will al- from the field in those last six games Finally the fine referee Jr. vs. Gatti answered the question ways have high regard for McGirt. - an amazing 40 of 55. Page 7 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - Friday, February 2, 2007 Chris' Cinema Trivia & EAST SIDEDaily NEWS Movie Match Up By CHRIS APPLING On The Town  TRIVIA - (Historicals) 1. In what film white actress Sissy Spacek's MOVIES * MUSIC * THEATER * DANCE * RESTAURANTS * NIGHT LIFE did white-looking, black family, ultimately leading actress Lonette McKee star Spacek to participate in sup- as the girlfriend of dancer porting the Montgomery bus Gregory Hines in which Boycott of the 1950s? New Edition comes to Wolstein Center they both worked at the most 1. In Disney's com- famous Harlem nightclub edy Cool Runnings (1993), of the 1920s and 1930s and late, overweight white actor The best fusion of Orchard Park projects in the Rox- Boston. Ralph, a friend of both buted at #1 and the first single, presence of the 1990’s, while John Candy starred as the Hip Hop and R&B brings New bury neighborhood of Boston, Ricky and Bobby, later joined “Hit Me Off” was another big combining a smooth style of the where real-life, legendary Edition World Tour to Wolstein Massachusetts, five young men the group as the fourth member. hit on the R&B charts, heralding sixty’s that provided a tasteful entertainers like Lena Horne coach of 4, black, Jamaican Center on Friday, February would begin an incredible journey After winning a talent show in the return of these entertainment blend of both decades. and Cab Calloway once per- men who want to form a 16th, at 8 p.m. The performers that would not only influence but 1980, Payne’s nephew, Ronnie veterans. SWV, also known as formed? bobsled team to compete in of the New Edition World Tour transform the American musical DeVoe, was then recruited into The trio group After Sisters With Voices, is an Ameri- 2. Who is the Af- the 1988 winter Olympics, include, New Edition, SWV and landscape. the group. 7 consists of Kevon Edmonds, can female R&B/new jack swing rican-American actress but, who is the African- After 7. Located in the south Another neighbor from Keith Mitchell and newest mem- trio from New York that formed with the distinctive mouth American actor that por- as three school friends in 1990: Tickets are avail- end of the city many miles away Orchard Park, Ronnie had been ber Jason Edmonds. Best known features that portrayed the trayed the 'leader' of the 3, able at the Wolstein Center from city hall, Roxbury was home in another local group called the for their elegant vocal style, Af- Cheryl “Coko” Gamble-Clem- angry parent at odds with other, island athletes? Box Office (330) 945-9400, all to Ralph Tresvant, born May 16, Dramatics and his joining New ter 7 very quickly emerged as ons Tamara “Taj” Johnson- Ticketmaster outlets, or charge 1968; Robert (Bobby) Brown, Edition now made them five one of the premier groups on George and Leanne “Lelee” Ly- Morgan Freeman in Lean On 5. In what Spike by phone by calling (216) 241- born February 5, 1969; Michael strong. the Pop and R&B music scene. ons. Me (1989) when Freeman Lee motion-picture did 5555 or online at www.ticket- (Mike) Bivins, born August 10, Johnny Gill, born May With an array of smash hits, they All three girls began starred as real-life, baseball Charles S. Dutton star as master.com. 1968; Ricardo (Ricky) Bell, born 22, 1967, joined the group as established a reputation for live their singing in church at a young bat and bull-horn carrying a black, bus driver who is New Edition’s early September 18, 1967 and Ronald Bobby Brown’s replacement, performances as an emotionally age. Brian Alexander Morgan principal 'Crazy Joe' Clark hired to drive 15 black men Jackson 5-inspired material (Ronnie) DeVoe, born November making his debut on the group’s charged vocal powershouse with took notice of a demo tape the who almost single-handedly of various complexions, made them the forerunners of 17, 1967. “Heartbreak” album which found sexy, suave and debonair moves. trio had created. he was one of turned a troubled, New Jer- ages and occupations from the main producers responsible two generations of teen pop. As The original version of New Edition collaborating heav- Having been heavily influenced sey high school around into Los Angeles to Washington, they matured and progressed, New Edition, consisting of Ricky, ily with Jimmy Jam and Terry by such groups as The Whis- for the making of their debut al- one of academic excellence D.C. to attend the Minister they laid much of the ground- Bobby and Michael, had begun Lewis. pers, Temptations, Four Tops bum, It’s About Time, released Louis Farrakhan's 'Million work for the fusion of hip hop singing together in 1978 hoping By the mid-90’s, in- and Originals; it’s no wonder in 1992. The album went dou- and community spirit? and R&B known as new jack to perform for pocket cash. terest in New Jack Swing music that their stage performance is ble platinum within its first year 3. In what movie Man March'? swing. The new jack swing A twenty-year old was waning and the members of reminiscent of the 1960’s style of release. SWV’s series of top did African-American ac- movement helped ensure that Brooke Payne recognized the New Edition were finding it in- male groups. 10 hits on the U.S. Billboard tress Erika Alexander star ANSWERS: 1. The cot- their original incarnation would potential for promoting a teen creasingly difficult to maintain In their very own R&B chart made them one of as the daughter of Whoopi ton Club (1984) 2. Lynne be remembered for much more singing group, comprised of teen the earlier success of their solo unique way After 7 has man- the most successful and popular Goldberg and Ving Rhames Thigpen 3. The Long Walk that the bubblegum urban soul members for a teen audience and efforts and spin-off groups with aged to create a contemporary urban groups of the 1990s. in which goldberg por- Home (1990) 4: Leon 5. Get that made their name. in 1978 and 1979, Payne had the follow-up projects. trayed the southern maid of On The Bus (1996) Growing up in the three friends performing around Given their experience and success collectively as well Ann H. Callaway in concert MoVIe MATcH-Up – (Rosewood) as individually, the next logical MENU TIPS coln Center Orchestra, the  course of action was to reunite as ACTORs 'Mr. Man' the R&B super group they were. Boston Pops, the Philly Pops 1.Akousa Busia b) Cousin in interracial af- All six members of and the BBC Big Band, and 2.Don Cheadle fair Build a better burger New Edition announced their has played Carnegie Hall 3. Elise Neal c) Matriarch grandmother comeback plans and in 1996, the (NAPS)-The tradi- Brie cheese, walnuts, and balsamic and the Philharmonie Hall d) School-teacher cousined reunion album was released. 4.Ving Rhames tional hamburger will always in Berlin, and has performed vinaigrette. Spice things up and “Home Again” de- 5. Esther Rolle e) Piano-playing father have a special place on Amer- create a "South of the Border" by invitation of Bill Clinton CHARACTERS: ANSWERS: 1, b; 2, e; 3, ica's plate, but as people seek burrito dinner. Cut a black bean in Washington, D.C. and Mi- a) Muscle-bound stranger d; 4, a; 5, c new flavor options and con- veggie burger into strips and add kael Gorbachev in Moscow. tinue to discover the nutritional shredded cheese, sauteed peppers Just benefits of veggie patties, taste and onions, lettuce, and diced to- Blues Festival comes to Palace Theatre buds are embracing a whole new matoes into a whole-wheat tortilla. Jazz definition of "burger." To with salsa, guacamole and/or at the Palace Theatre on Many restaurants that By NANCY ANN LEE low-fat sour cream. Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m. offer burgers on their menus Savor the rich flavors of Callaway now also offer veggie alterna- mushrooms with this recipe from The performers at The Cleveland Jazz tives, and the frozen food aisles Roxanne Chan of Albany, N.Y., Dizzy Gillespie the Waiters, Bobby Blue Orchestra will present Ann in grocery stores are stocked winner of the first Morningstar Bland and Sir Charles with an increasing array of op- Farms Better Burger Challenge. John Birks "Dizzy" Hampton Callaway in concert tions. The whole family will Gillespie was born in Cheraw, on Wednesday, March 14th Jones. From black bean enjoy this creative and nutritous SC on October 21, 1917; he at the Palace Theatre at 7:30 With this great burgers to cheddar burgers, twist on the traditional hamburg- died on January 7, 1993. p.m. Tickets for Callaway's line-up Blues-lovers are these veggie creations come er. Dizzy was one of Morningstar Mushroom concert are $25, $35 and $45. sure to laugh, dance, and in a variety of flavors and can the bop pioneers, shaping and be conveniently cooked in the Mozzarella Melts For ticket purchase call (216) enjoy a memorable evening microwave, conventional oven Ingredients: popularizing the music for 241-6000 or 800-766-6048. again and again! or toaster oven. 4 large Portobello mushrooms, generations to come. 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