MartinJudge J. KeaneCharles appointed Patton to lead to councilpanel at Kid’s Corner Women of Color to hold 5th retreat SPORTS MENU TIPS Councilman Michael A. Dolan resigned from hisCSU Cleve- “Empowering., “inspirational,” “intellectually en- land Council post on Monday night to take a position with Governor Nevaeh Roulette, who is lightening” and just, plain “Wow!” Those are some of the words Strickland’s cabinet. Martin J. Keane was sworn in as the new Ward 21 one years old, is the daughter of Ali expected to be heard as more than 300 women from all differ- Tribe To Hold Pears Are The Perfect representative.Councilman Keane comes to council from the County Roulette and Carmeshia Johnson. ent professional backgrounds and cultures convene at The 5th Prosecutor’s Office where he served as an Assistant County Prosecutor Anniversary Personal and Professional Development Retreat for Open House Pick For The Season of Cuyahoga County. He is a graduate of The State University and With a hearty appetite, she eats just Marshall College of Law. He was born and raised in Ward about everything. She likes watch- Women of Color “Connections, Community and Career 2007,” 21, where he currently resides with his wife and four children. Keane ing cartoons and Sponge Bob Square on Saturday, March 31 through Monday, April 2, at the Bertram will serve on until a special election for Ward Pants. She has a brother, Arnell; and Inn & Conference Center in Aurora (600 N. Aurora Rd.) For See Page 6 See Page 7 21 will be held. The primary election is set for May 29, which will be a sister, Zhadesia. more information, please contact (216) 391-4300 or visit the web followed by the general election on July 3. Roulette site at www.womenofcolorfoundation.com. EVOL.ASTSID 28 No. 12 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - Friday, March 30, 2007E NEWDaily S ISSUED FRIDAY FREE FREE SERVING: LARCHMERE - WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND, MT. PLEASANT, LEE & AVALON, HARVARD - LEE, MILES - UNION, 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” Youth shot by policeman

Even as the East Side Market prepares to close its doors on March 31st, their sign still advertises fresh scampies, walleye and catfish. (ESDN Pho- to by Ray Robinson)

Miller By GEORGE GOLDMAN

After Patrolman John Lun- dy shouted several times for a youth behind the wheel of an idling car to put up his hands while parked in the Lexington Village Complex - Angelo Miller complied. At about 1:45 a.m. Friday at Lexington Village Complex at East 79th Street and Hough Avenue, Lun- A friend consoles Alicia Kirkman, the mother of Angelo Miller, who was shot and killed early Friday morn- dy was standing in front of the car ing by off duty Cleveland Police Officer John Lundy during an alleged attempt to hit the policeman with the car he but away from the driver’s side. He was driving in the Lexington Village Complex in the East 79th Street and Hough Avenue area (ESDN Photo by Ray had his gun in one hand and his cell Robinson) phone in the other urging dispatchers continued to try to get back up The prosecutor has made During a protest rally to get him back up., and according to him the next an initial ruling of justified, al- held at the Lion of Judah Church, While in the car, Miller thing he heard was tires squeal- though the final decision usually Cleveland Council Woman Fannie wouldn’t stay still and Lundy con- ing. takes about three days. Lewis, who represents the Hough Joe Demeter is one of a handful of proprietors still serving customers tinued shouting for Miller to keep his Due to the fact that Funeral arrangements for neighborhood, spoke at the rally at the East Side Market. The market is slated to close on March 31st. (ESDN hands raised. Lundy dropped his cell phone, Miller is being handled by H.M. for Angelo Miller. Photo by Ray Robinson) At the same time Lundy the 9-1-1 recording that captured Martin Fineral Home and his fu- At the rally family, friends the encounter then went dead. neral will be held on Sunday, April and residents gathered to ask ques- Tuskegee Airmen honored with Medal According to Lundy, to 1 at William’s Chapel of God and tions of the city’s Department of protect himself he fired at least Christ, 3739 East 93rd Street - Community Relation about the By GEORGE GOLDMAN for introducing legislation in 2005 later dropped. Richardson, who lives fiive shots. One hit Miller in the Cleveland. shooting death. authorizing presentation of the in Oakwood, left the service for a back killing him. The Tuskegee Airmen Gold Medal. Travis also noted that career in construction, said the mili- Lundy is an 18 year were honored yesterday with a the airmen had already received tary left a bad taste in my mouth, is veteran of the Cleveland Police Congressional Gold Medal in honors including three Presidential thrilled 66 years later to receive the Department. Women’s Final 4 Washington, D.C. for battles they Unit Citations. award. Cleveland Police are By KARL BRYANT The winners will square off fought in combat and on the home There were 300 of the Travis said that his experi- following the procedure they in the National Champions Game on front 60 years ago. For Clarence nearly 1,000 pilots and upwards of ence in the Tuskegee Program defi- do with all fatal shootings: The The finest collegiate wom- Tuesday, april 3. Jamison, 89, of Shaker Heights, 19,000 support personnel who were nitely made a lot of difference in his shooting is being investigated en’s players are coming to All four teams will have an who was among the first Tuske- part of the Tuskegee program from life. He said “I’m proud of the atti- by the cleveland Police Use of Quicken Loans Arena in Downtown open practice and autograph session at gee fighter pilots in the Army’s 1941 to 1949 at Tuskegee Institute tude I developed at Tuskegee - that Deadly Force Investigative Team Cleveland on Sunday, April 1 and it’s the “Q” Arena on Saturday, March 31, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. that will all black air squadron that fought in Alabama. The airmen are named no one can stop you from doing what and the Cuyahoga County coro- no April Fools Joke. be free. in World War II, its a little late for for the field in Tuskegee, Alabama. you want to do if you really want to ner’s office. Their findings will The 2007 NCAA Women’s him but “its a nice honor.” Austin, who served as a do it.” ber taken to the city prosecutor. Hoop City at the Conven- Final Four will begin Sunday night tion Center and basketball clinics at Jamison will be among Tuskegee air craft mechanic and with LSU playing Rutgers and North other Clevelanders such as James crew chief, worked at General Mo- local colleges are some of the other ac- Carolina playing Tennessee in the Na- tivities as the city celebrates women’s Travis, 84; Thomas Austin, 90; tors after the war, said that he and tional Semifinal Games. basketball. Edward Lunda, 83; and Roy Rich- other airmen never expected a Gold ardson, 77 when the Congressional Medal for their service. Medal of Honor will be presented Another area Tuskegee Gasoline prices increase in area to the total group of the Tuskegee airman is Lunda, a former Tuske- While refineries can en- Airmen. Jamison served 22 years gee bombardier and navigator who motorists will be paying an addi- counter some difficulties at this tional five cents a gallon this week time of year related to a switch from in the Air Force and will be with later worked for the City of Akron, when they pull up at the pump. winter to summer fuels, a series of Congressional Leaders along with have good reason to be bitter about The price of a gallon of troublesome reports coming one President Busch and former Secre- his service. Lunda was arrested regular, unleaded, self-serve gasoline after another from major facilities is now $2.52, does raise anxiety among energy tary of State Colin Powell to par- with 100 other Tuskegee Airmen According to the AAA Fuel traders about fuel supplies in the ticipate in the ceremony. for trying to enter a segregated of- Gauge, the nationwide average price weeks and months ahead. Travis is thankful for U.S. ficer’s club at a base in Indiana. Ac- of self-serve gasoline has increased The Navy four cents in the last week and is now began a large scale naval exercise Senator Carl Levin of Michigan cording to Lunda the charges were nearly $2.60 per gallon. in the Persian Gulf today. The ma- Last month the average neuvers are being described as the price was $2.34. One year ago the largest: since the 2003 invasion of Reed appointed to national group price was $2.50 per gallon. Iran, involving more than 10,000 The continuing increase personnel, two aircraft carrier strike Councilman Zack Reed, tunity for networking and issues in gasoline prices is being driven groups and 100 war planes. Ward 3, was recently appointed exchange among elected officials by low gasoline inventories that are News reports say U.S. vice chair of the Central Cities for urban centers. gene-rally expected at this time of forces are practicing detection of year, however, the situation is being submarines and mines and simulat- Council. Members of the council aggravated by a series of problems ing attacks on enemy ships The appointment was are active participants in the NLC reported at various refineries around Oil prices are holding made at the meeting held by the advocacy efforts and are asked to the country. steady above $62 per barrel against Refineries owned by BP, this backdrop, even though eco- National League of Cities (NLC) ensure that the needs of large ur- Exxon, Valero and Shell have all nomic reports related to housing in Washington, D.C. ban centers are reflected in NLC’s experienced production problems at and consumer confidence have “It is an honor to have the national policy. some of their larger facilities in the caused some weakness in stock last two weeks. prices this week. opportunity to be part of the work Reed is also an at-large done by the Central Cities Council member of the board of the Na- on a leadership level,” Reed said. tional Black Caucus of Local AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey It is my goal to ensure that the elected Officials (NBC-LEO), a Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline needs of Cleveland are well repre- caucus on NLC that works to in- Regular sented.” fluence national policy positions Today (3-31-07) 3 $2.52 The Central Cities Coun- City of Cleveland employee Regina Leverett displays a healthy fruit to promote the special interests Last Week (3-20-07) $2.47 cil, a NLC Council, was estab- basket that she recently won. Regina competed in a city sponsored event to and needs of the African Ameri- promote better health for Americans. (ESDN Photo by Ray Robinson) Last Year (3-31-06) $2.56 lished in 2002 to provide an oppor- can community. Page 2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, March 27, 2007-Friday, March 30, 2007 VANTAGE POINT YOUR HEALTH Marsha Jenkins-Sanders defines 'Through' in novel Your creativity can get your teeth into a nice prize Will overnight su- dictive than any drug. new CD turns out to be a flop (NAPSM)-Finding an entry., Include a description original tables, there’s Over- perstardom for half of a Hol- Meanwhile, as Kat- and he tries to drown his dis- new ways to use products you of your unique cleaning use for night Whitening, which works already have on hand-or plan to Polident-other than cleaning lywood couple bring them lyn faces a marital crisis, appointment in alcohol. all night to deep-clean stains and buy-can be an effective way to dentures- in 15 words or less; kill odor-causing bacteria and closer together or tear them her friend Felicia starts up a Soon Katlyn's book stretch your grocery dollars. 2. Call (877) POLI- apart? 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He citement of his mistress over depths of heartbreak to the dentures (an estimated 49 mil- end-stage kidney disease be- donor will usually function im- Keith Washington. would not have madeit to the the safety of his wife. heights of self-discovery, she lion Americans wear dentures), cause of higher-than-average mediately and may last long. By A beautiful, ambi- top without her financial and Having hit rock bot- emerges on "The Other Side Polident can be used to clean, rates of diabetes, high blood comparison, some nonliving do- tious go-getter, Katlyn Kin- emotional support. tom with a broken marriage Of Through," a proud and whiten and brighten many things pressure and other immunologic nor kidneys do not function right caid is living out a fairy tale But now with major and a broken heart, Katlyn confident solo act comfort- around the house. factors. Even though higher away and the patient may need as Mrs. Justin Kincaid, the money and fame, things are decides to start fresh in Atlan- able basking in her own spot- Some uses include numbers of black patients may dialysis until the kidney starts to soaking toothbrushes, mouth be candidates for a kidney trans- function. If you receive a kidney spouse of a gorgeous, red- changing. How can Justin ta and devotes herself to fin- light, and a heroine to root plant, they typically wait longer transplant, your body knows that hot singer. After losing her stay faithful when he can have ishing her book, a story about for at every stage of her ulti- guards, kids retainers and other orthodontic appliances. for a compatible kidney donor. the new kidney is not an original mother as a child, she vowed any woman he desires? giving everyting to a man and mately triumphant journey. Now there’s a contest Why are blacks, who part of your body. that she would be wealthy Barely two years losing oneself in the process. Jenkins-Sanders that gives creative individuals are more likely to need a kidney Your body will attack when she grew up and she's into the marriage, Justin be- Just as Katlyn pulls was born and raised in De- the opportunity to share their transplant, having a harder time the new kidney and try to dam- achieved her goal. gins to act distant, allegedly herself out of the darkness, troit and now lives with her ideas for using the cleanser in finding a suitable kidney? Over- age or destroy it. Almost every- A textbook Type spending endless hours at the Justin goes into a tailspin. husband and two sons in imaginative ways. all, there are less suitable organs one who has a transplant must A personality, she has her recording studio. After luring him away from Southern Florida. She is the Known as “Polident available, and blacks are more take drugs called immunosup- hands full running two com- Katlyn refuses to be- his wife, Nikki rebuffs him. award-winning lyricist of 101,” the contest challenges us- likely to fall into a higher risk pressants every day to stop this ers to develop their most original category. There is something from happening. Immunosup- panies, working on a book lieve that he could be running His popularity has the bestselling R&B single, that you can do about it. 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Editor's Note: are a very natural thing and discover the secret to their sisters. Do not argue over 3. Tolerance and arguing over unimportant Hasan and Hussein (r), The writer of this article that differences of opinion overwhelming success, but silly or trivial issues and Mercy: If you disagree with issues or issues that have grandchildren of Rasoolal- is an Imam of a Masjid in are not some anomally or a we often tend to forget the have enough patience with- someone, it is not necessary already been decided by Al- lah (s), once saw an old man Orlando, Florida. deviation from the norm. real reason behind it all. out losing temper. to insult or to bombard a lah and Rasoolallah (s). doing Wudu incorrectly. By IMAM M. MASRI However, even The Sahaba were Stay calm and sin- person. Be tolerant and mer- 5. Naseehah: Give Though very young, they though the Sahaba would great people, yes, but they cere, remember that people ciful for you cannot force sincere Naseehah (advice), were very perturbed and Looking through have disagreements, they were not superhuman be- listen much more willingly someone to agree with you. which has its own rules. talked between themselves any Hadith or history book, would never, Allahu-A'lam, ings. They were real, as real when they are not being Remember that in the Qur'an, a) Be sure of your on how best to correct the we come to the fact that the succumb to the pettiness as you or I and they all had yelled at. Remember also Allah told Rasoolallah (s) to information or what you elderly man without any Sahaba (Companions of the of belittling each other, of their individual strengths just how patient Allah is with say to the Qureish, "If I am are going to say. Verify it. disrespect. So, they decided Prophet(s) themselves had being sarcastic, of hurling and weaknesses. us. He did not just destroy wrong in what I believe and Don't just assume that the to tell the old man that they many disagreements and insults, or anything else for What made them all of humanity whenever am sinning, then you are free person is wrong, but make were having a contest be- differences in opinions. that matter (no food fights so successful was the fact we did something awfully from blame." Basically, let sure that you know about all tween them on who could Each of them would for them), and of taking that the Qur'an for them was wrong. No! He sent us me do what I want, and you the different valid ways and do Wudu in the best way and have valid points based on things way out of propor- not simply a book to browse Rasool after Rasool (Mes- do whatever you want. He possibilities of looking at an ask him to be their judge. their own individual inter- tion to such an extent that through occasionally when senger), time after time, to never said, "Be Muslim or issue and that the person is The man agreed and so both pretations, which, naturally, the very brotherhood of the one had time. guide us to bring us back to die." Now if he could be wrong and in need if sincere of them proceeded to do tended to vary from person Muslims was endangered. No, to them it was Him. tolerant about this extremely Naseehah. Wudu exactly in the same, to person. Today, more than a "How To" manual on life, Look in the Qur'an important issue, shouldn't b) Strategy: Think correct way. Thus, from this and 1400 years later we all sit or the written instructions on and see that when talk- we be tolerant about issues about what is the best way The old man, real- life itself, we can definitely here, "reminiscening" on how to fight a Jihad against ing about Pharoah, Allah much less vital? Respect to change the actions of that ized his mistake and said, surmise that disagreements their lives, and trying to the self. Their attitude thus tells Moses(r) to "Speak to other opinions and points person? What approach "You both are correct." Al- was akin to a soldier's to Pharoah a soft word," when of views and remember that can/ should be use with the Hamdulillah, so much chil- their general in the midst this human actually had the just because someone does person. Every one responds dren can teach us if we only of war: "We hear and we audacity of saying, "I am not agree with you, does not in different ways. let them. If we follow these obey." your lord, most high"! 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But they I kept my promise to A: An agricultural dis- Q: I have a septic sys- issue a notice delaying the taking trict is a legal description of of your land for at least another as children not to let negative all possible. She may not have probably felt sorry for me, my mother and never spent a tem and my own drinking water farmland property that, when des- well. If my farmland property is 60 days, during which time the things others say about us been too aware of what went and no one ever challenged night in jail. Once in college ignated as an agricultural district, designated an agricultural dis- director will coinduct a public affect our entire lives - espe- on outside those woods, but the fact that I had it. I was so uptight that I spray entitles the owner of the farmland trict, can I avoid paying for sewer hearing. At the conclusion of the cially negative things signifi- she had heard about the treat- Another time, a girl painted the first letter of my to crertain benefits. and water services that our town- hearing, ODA will issue its final cant-other grown-ups say. ment blacks received in jail. I left her novel, Moby Dick, name on the Student Union Q: How can I get my ship may someday provide? recommendation on what should Psychologists say, if promised her I’d do my best to under a desk and walked out Building and almost went to farmland designated an agricul- SA: If you do not use be done with your property Even tural district? services such as sewer, water or if your land is to be taken, no individuals are told something stay out of jail. This was be- of the room. I thought it was jail. I would have except one A: If you own agri- electrical services that are pro- more than 10 acres or 10 percent often enough without contra- fore we knew anything about fair game. Again, I was in of my professors paid the cultural land, you can apply to vided by a public entity such s a of your land can be the subject of dictory evidence, they’ll tend Martin Luther King, Jr., or the eighth grade and kids will be fifty-dollar fine. your county auditor to get your township or a municipality, then an eminent domain proceeding, to believe it. Civil Rights Movement-where kids. I took the novel home. These are all the property designated an agricultural that entity cannot collect money and no public entity can advance When growing up going to jail for the right rea- I wanted so much to indiscretions I can remember district. To qualify, the land must for future assessments for these or distribute public monies to take your land until ODA issues its I was given some good and sons were considered a badge committing during my life- have been used exclusoively for services without your permis- have a collection of books. I “agricultural production” for the sion. However, if you do end up recommendation. Keep in mind, bad predictions about myself of honor. loved books, even then, but time and I’m 60-years old. three calendar years before the using any of these services, you however, that if the taking is for from significant others, but I I attended a small had no one to motivate me One of my teachers application is submitted. may have to pay all uncollected the placement of natural gas, tried to make the most of what school that was backward and into doing any serious read- in high school said I was go- Also, you must have at assessments plus interest. synthetic gas, oil, electricity or I had to work with. I had a few segregated. But I took it as a ing, or anyone to buy books ing to be a “thug.” But I am least 10 acres of land or agricul- Q: Urban devcelop- telephone lines on or over your tural activities on your land must property, then you property can indiscretions, but somehow challenge and mastered what for me. glad my basic training was ment is encroaching on our have produced an average yearly rural land and neighbors are be taken without ODA’s involve- was able to over come them. I could in the way of knowl- In junior high and good enough so I overcame gross of at least $2,500 during the complaining about dust and noise ment. I was born and raised edge. high school I was also frus- my indiscretions and didn’t three previous years. from our farming activities. Will Q: Can I sell my land in the rural area of a small The school didn’t trated because I wanted to become a “thug,” at least not Once land is designated being designated an agricultural if it is designated an agricultural Southern town. provide much motivation. play sports and the one coach a reckless and pathologically an agricultural district, the desig- district benefit me if a neighbor district? My mother finished Also, my stuttering and lack of we had took absolutely no aggressive one. nation lasts for five years. sues me? A: Yes, although certain eighth grade and my father motivation from home didn’t Mr. Willis is the au- If the land dies within a A: Yes. Being des- penalties may apply in certain interest in me. municipality, or later becomes an- ignated an agricultural district instances depending on who the the second grade. They didn’t help a great deal. In addition, I had no thor of twelve books, fifteen nexed, certain other requirements gives you an affirmative defense buyer is and how the property is seem interested in education I had no preparation preparation for being able to professional journal articles, apply. in a private nuisance action. to be used in the future,. for themselves or their chil- for school-not even color or engage in sports activities. a number of magazine arti- Q: What is meant by What this means is However, you would dren. shape recognition-no toys All my spare time cles, and over 300 newspaper “agricultural production?” that, even if a private party sues not be penalized if, for example, There were no graded or playtime meant little op- articles. SA: All forms of hus- you for being a nuisance (odors, you decide to sell any part of was spent plowing the fields. bandry, production or growth the property to an immediate roads to my house until I was portunity for development His latest novel, As dust, noise, etc.) and even if you On a different note, are included in this definition, are found by a court to be caus- family member (not an in-law) eight-years-old, only a three- of manual dexterity or other when I was nineteen and Soon as the Weather Breaks, including commercial aquaculture, ing a nuisance, you will not be for the purpose of constructing mile trail. So I spent most of aspects of my physical coor- came home from college, I may be reviewed along with apiculture, animal or poultry hus- liable for any damages caused by a dwelling in which the family my time in isolation. dination. met a young lady at the movie the other books at: www. bandry, timber production and the the nuisance as long as you can member will reside for at least prove the four essential elements three years. There were at least There were no day- theater. I began to engage in geocities.com/willisjt. E- production of field crops, tobacco, 15 miles to the nearest town. care, kindergarten or pre- mail Willis at: willisjt@ya- fruits, vegetables, nursery stock, of your affirmative defense. Law You Can Use is some foreplay, but found out ornamental shrubs, trees, flowers Q: If my farmland is a weekly consumer legal infor- The main highway was a school. she was only 15-years old. hoo.com. or sod. designated an agricultural dis- mation column provided by the double-lane, black-topped, We had a one-class- I was sorry later after Wanted Experienced It also includes the as- trict, can the land be taken away Ohio State Bar Association. This winding, hill-ridden road. room library that had been realizing I was engaging in sociated activities of processing, from me by eminent domain, e.g., article was prepared by David G. Journalist drying, storafe and marketing Cox, who practices agricultural We had no electricity, indoor finally converted, when I was borderline-child molestation. for use as a highway? plumbing, or gas, until much in eighth grade, before that Call (216) 721-1674 these agricultural products. A: It depends on wheth- law and is associared wirh the In the Navy when Q: Can the auditor deny Columbus firm of Lane, Alton & later in my life. time we had no library. er the Director of the Department I was stationed in Chelsea, SubscribeTo my application? of Agriculture (ODA) determines Horst LLC. The only transporta- There was also no A: Yes, but if the auditor that farming interests outweih Articles appearing in Massachusetts, I’d catch the EAST SIDE tion we had before construc- library in the little rural town. train around the city. Because does not deny your application the public’s interest in your land. this column are intended to pro- tion of the dirt road was a We mostly used textbooks, I didn’t have much money, I’d DAILY NEWS within 30 days of receiving it, Any public entity seeking to take vide broad, general information your application will be deemed your land (e.g., the Ohio Depart- about the law. 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Cavs must halt skid on the road division leaders and the second season low for NY, who’s Coach, place team from any division that Isaiah Thomas, said, “We just has the next best record are seed- don’t have the bodies.” ed 1-4, according to their regular He reiterated a lament season records. that win-starved Clevelanders This rule was made to used to hear about the pre-James, insure that teams with the two not-so-talented-but-trying-hard best conference records do not squads, “We may not play well, meet in the playoffs until the con- but definitely guys compete and ference finals. The team with the fight.” three best record in a division, Unfortunately, the even if its better than the other Cavs’ next opponent - the Nug- two division winners, automati- gets, were healthy and much cally drops to a sixth seed - hence tougher. The edition of Zydrunas Ilgauska, Sasha Pavalik and Allen Iverson hit the deck dur- ing a scramble for a loose ball as Iverson’s Denver Nuggets beat the Cavs 105-93 loses home court advantage. Iverson was a very respectable 7 Sunday at the “Q.” (ESDN Photo by Ray Robinson) In losses to the Mav- of 13 from the field in the 105-93 ericks - the squad with the best loss. to keep him on one side of the quickly, before they had a chance record in the NBA, and the Nug- The game was tied at 83 court.” to set the defense.” gets, who have started to jell as a with nine minutes left and then James had 18 points, Denver had a 32-16 team and are in good position to the bottom fell out. The Cavs but with the lane taken away, advantage in fast break points make the playoffs, there was dis- didn’t score in the last 3:41. drew few fouls, getting only one and scored 14 more points in the appointment, but in the away loss Coach Mike Brown, (which he made), and paint. Denver fave the Cavs no to Charlotte, which snapped the who lamented how the Cavs going 1 of 6 from downtown. help the following day, as De- Cavs’ eight-game winning streak, “ran out of gas,” told the media, Denver Coach George troit’s Rasheed Wallace picked there was shock, as the team that “We’ve taken a couple of steps Karl, when asked by this reporter up a loose ball and heaved a defeated them in overtime, had backwards offensively, at the end about the Nuggets nearly 3-to-1 three-point shot from beyond the three worst records in the of ballgames, especially.” advantage in fast break points, halfcourt to force OT. league. Apparently unfamiliar said, “We didn’t have to run a The Pistons, who had The amazing thing, the with Iverson’s usual post-game lot of plays. We wanted to get clobbered the Bucks the previous Bobcats were without four regu- ritual and perturbed he had to downcourt, play fast, and score night, put away in OT, 113-109. lar, so their subs, getting some wait over 20 minutes for the substantial minutes, scratched showering and dressing routine, and clawed their way to the vic- a reporter grumpily asked him if tory - pulling away in the OT to he was concerned that he scored win 108-100. Depsite, scoring only 18 points, Iverson said, “I’ve Dirk Nowitzki goes hard against Drew Gooden during the Cavs’ 37 points, LeBron James was scored over 20,000 points in my 98-90 loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday night at the Quicken Loans only 2 of 9 from the perimeter, career. It’s OK if someone else Arena. (ESDN Photo by Ray Robinson) and a 76er edition of Allen Iver- scores. Did you notice who got son-like 12 of 31 from the field. By KARL BRYANT Final Four hits town. all those assists?” Iverson had a Gerald Wallace, who was named At press time, with a game-high 12 assists. Eastern Conference Player of the The Cavaliers have dozen games left to play, they are Carmello Anthony, who Week, scored 27 points. hit a bump in the road, losing three games behind the division led Denver with 27 points, said In the Cavs one recent their last four. The bad feature and conference-leading Detroit that he and Iverson have started win - a victory over the Knicks is that two of those losses were Pistons, Hard-charging to work more in sync since they between the losses to the Mavs at home, where they are usually has moved to within a game of have now been playing together and Nuggets - they took advan- very tough. The Cavs must try to the Cavs - trying to supplant for a month. tage of a shorthanded NY guard re-invigorate themselves on the them as the all-important Second He said he volunteered situation to clobber them, 90-68 road, where they’ll be for give Seed. to be the main defender of James in a deliberately-paced game. games, as the NCAA Women’s A conference’s three and usually had help on the dou- The 68 points was a ble-team. Discussing the defen- sive effort against James, Antho- ny said, “The plan was not to let “Son, you are a grown man now, and you can do any- Buckeyes to face Georgetown in Final 4 him get in the paint, we wanted thing you wish, but not in this house!”

By KARL BRYANT Buckeyes had a comparatively the Hoyas’ points. easy time disposing of Mem- Jeff Green, who led The Ohio State Buck- phis, 92-76. Georgetown with 22 points in Boxing Nostalgia eyes have made it to the NCAA Oden, the 7’ All- their impressive Regional Final Final Four for the first time in American center who had been OT victory over North Carolina By JIM AMATO eight years. That 1999 visit was “called out” prior to the game by and 7’2” Roy Hibbert returns expunged from the books in a Memphis’ Joey Dorsey, despite from that foursome. “1984”-like move-removing the foul trouble, scored 17 points. The “Thad Five,” actual historical record in re- Dorsey, in foul trouble himself, Coach Thad Matta’s 2006 cel- The greatest show between Frazier and Ali taliation for NCAA rules viola- laid an impressive goose egg on ebrated quintet of recruits: four There are certain dates The first Ali-Frazier a party and we gathered around tions under former Coach Jim the tally sheet - falling to even actual freshmen - Oden Conley, that will stick with you as long bout was the epic that all oth- the radio listening to the round O’Brien. make the scoreboard. Daequan Cook, Villa Angela-St. as you live. Your birthday, the ers are compared to, even today. by round summary. We were Their previous “offi- Mike Conley, Jr., Joseph’s David Lighty and one birthdays of family members, There is no reason in this ar- pretty much split on the out- cial” trip was 1968, when they Oden’s high school teammate, junior college transfer, Othello anniversaries, the day you got ticle to describe the bout itself. come of the fight but almost all lost to North Carolina in the just as he did in the game against Hunter (although another Fresh- your divorce(s), etc., - Happy Reams of print have appeared of us were rooting for “Smokin semifinals and then beat an El- Tennessee - when the Buckeyes man, Mark Titus, started as and important days that mark documenting the action that Joe.” vin Hayes-led Houston team in erased a 20-point deficit, did a team manager and also made milestones in your life. took place in the ring that magi- From the round by the Consolation Game they used great job setting up the OSU of- the squad), will now try to bring One such date I’ll al- cal night. round reports we could sense to play. fense, while scoring 19 points. back to Columbus the universi- ways remember is March 8, What I would like to that this was a bout with shifting Their trip in 2007 has Ron Lewis led the Buckeyes ty’s first basketball champion- 1971. The “Battle Of The Cen- share is the impact that fight had momentums. The ever proud Ali been a sampling of March Mad- with 22. ship since the legendary 1960 tury,” as it was so aptly named. on me and probably millions realized the Frazier had come ness. After squeaking out im- They will now play team featuring Jerry Lucas, John Two undefeated boxers who of others. I have never before to fight this evening. Maybe Ali probable wins over Xavier (in Georgetown in the National Havlicheck and Larry Siegfried, each had a legitimate claim to or since March 8, 1971 felt the took Frazier too lightly. Maybe OT to get to the Sweet 16) and Semifinals. Georgetown elimi- that included sub Bobby Knight being the champi- same way about a prize fight. Ali rushed too soon to get back Tennessee (by a point assisted by nated OSU last season in the - who’s proved over the decades on of the world would collide. Yes, there were a few that stirred in the ring after his lengthy lay- a last second Greg Oden to NCAA Tournament when four he knows a thing or two about When Muhammad my anticipation like Duran- off. Maybe, just maybe the Fra- get to the Regional Finals), the players combined to score all of bball himself. Ali first won the title in 1964 DeJesus II and III, Leonard-Du- zier of March 8, 1971 was one his name was Cassius Clay. He ran I, Leonard-Hearns I, Proyor- of the greatest of would shortly thereafter change Arguello 1, Hagler-Hearns and all time. I’ve never seen a boxer East Tech, John Adams alumni to compete his name and then proceed to Leonard-Hagler. Still to this day who laid it all out for one fight “Who’s the best in the 55” Tech High School on Saturday, 22nd and Payne Avenue, at 8:00 change the face of boxing. He Ali-Frazier I tops them all. like Frazier did that night., will be held for a basketball conpo- March 31, at 1:00 p.m. p.m. For tickets and information, dominated the scene until 1967 Was Ali-Frazier I the You’ve heard it said etition between East Tech alumni There will also be a Cab- call (216) 965-1081 or (216) 752- when he refused induction into best action fight of all time? that a boxer would rather die versus John Adams alumni at East aret Party at the FOP Hall, at East 3042. the U.S. Military due to his re- I would have to say no but for then be defeated,. On this night ligious beliefs. Then came the sheer anticipation, drama and Frazier would have died a hun- Frank Robinson was more than a manager Eight Man Elimination Tourney excitement, this fight was the dred deaths before giving in to that was won by . whole package. You had movie ali. Round after round went by Frank Robinson is well New York Yankees in the world 1972 he went back to the National The powerful New star Burt Lancaster as a com- as we listened to the radio. In the known for being the first African- Series. League to play with the Dodgers. York State Athletic Commis- mentator and Frank Sinatra as 11th round Frazier rocked Ali American Major League manager. That year Robinson bat- In 1973, Robinson went sion would recognize the win- a photographer. Each boxer and we, as a collective group, He took over the Cleveland Indians tled .323 with 37 home runs and to the Angels and late in 1974 he ner of a match up between un- would receive $2.5 million for cheered; even the ones who had was sent to the Cleveland Indians in 1975 as a player and manager. 124 runs batted in. The following beaten boxes and their nights work. That was an bet on Ali to win. As the bout He has gone on to have a fine ca- year he hit a career high .342. amidst the rumors that he would reer as a manager with other teams After ten years with the be named the manager. Robinson’s Buster Mathis. A bout in which unheard sum of money for one moved into the “championship” and as an executive in the Major Reds, Robinson was traded to the actual playing career ended after Frazier won. In 1970 Frazier fight in 1971. rounds, we were all on the edge league office. In fact, Robinson Baltimore Orioles in 1966. Bad the 1976 season. In his 21 years as stopped Ellis to claim the va- I have never been so of our seats. Then it happened. has made such a mark in his post move by the Reds, great move for a player, he batted 10,006 times. cated title. wound up with anticipation for It was announced on the radio playing days that we tend to forget the Orioles. Robinson feasted on He hit safely 2,943 times for a ca- Later that year Mu- a boxing match in my life. I was that Frazier had decked Ali in what a great player Robinson was. American League pitching club- reer average of .294. hammad Ali returned to the a few months shy of my 17th the 15th round. More cheering Robinson broke in with bing 49 homers and driving in Robinson belted 586 ring wars and halted highly birthday and had been a boxing and now the wait. the 1956 Redlegs and showed he 122 while batting .316 to win the home runs while driving 1,812 ranked contenders fan from the time I was 10. I had Finally it was time to was a force to be reckoned with as Triple Crown. The Orioles went on across the plate. He even managed and Oscar Bonavena. The stage closely followed all the events render the decision. The winner he cranked out 38 home runs. to beat the Dodgers in the World to steal 204 bases. He was part of the 1961 Series that year. Yes, Robinson was a true was now set. Ali and Frazier leading up to this day in boxing and still heavyweight champion Reds who won the National League In all Robinson put in six Hall Of Fame caliber player. One would clash for the undisputed history. of the world - Joe Frazier! pennant but lost to the powerful solid seasons with the Orioles. In of the best to ever play the game. title. On fight night, I was at Page 7 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - Friday, March 30, 2007 Chris' Cinema Trivia & EAST SIDEDaily NEWS Movie Match Up By CHRIS APPLING On The Town  tRivia - (Black Leading Men) 1. Who is the leg- tor Laurence Fishburne has MOVIES * MUSIC * THEATER * DANCE * RESTAURANTS * NIGHT LIFE endary, black leading man starred in Spike Lee's 'School and calypso singer who Daze' (1988) and in John starred with the great, Dor- Singleton's 'Boyz 'N The othy Dandridge in 3 films: Hood' (1991), and an Oscar- Carl Carlton to bring back hits in concert 'Bright Road' (1953), 'Car- nominated portrayal of Ike men Jones' (1954) and 'Is- Turner in the Tina Turner land In The Sun' (1957)? East Hollywood Mu- ies, “Big Mama’s House,” “Fat Al- Delphonics,” a dynamic vocal women and children with a new biography 'What's Love Got sic presents “Everlasting Love” bert,” “Miss Congeniality 2” and group that has toured with him spring fashion make-over. 2. Who is the former To Do With It' (1993), but starring Carl Carlton & “The “Diary of a Mad Black Woman.” for more than two years, keeping This will be a special running back for the Cleve- in what sci-fi movie did he Sounds of the Delfonics” on “Everlasting Love” was the 60s and 70s experience alive pre-event for these women with land Browns who turned into star with Anglo-Asian actor Saturday, April 21 at St. Cath- sang by more than one “Ameri- and well with “La La La Means hair, beauty tips and make up a macho, action-film star Keanu Reeves as a futuristic erine’s Church, 3443 East 93rd can Idol” finalist, including local I Love You” and “Didn’t I Blow goody bags to help with a fresh appearing in such movies as rebel leader against an evil, Street in Cleveland from 6 p.m. Clevelander Scott Savol. Carlton Your Mind.” new start. 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967), artificially-intelligent, ma- has been touring with the ex- In this nostalgic to 10 p.m. Then get ready for 'Riot' (1968), ad in the 1969 chine program? The event will be a tremely popular “70s Soul Jam special guest “Karrie,” rockin “Soda-shop” setting, bring your classic '100 Rifles' where he very special evening when the Tour.” the house with Blues and “Mo- “hoola hoops” and enter “The 5. Who is the tal- first annual “Everlasting Love” He has made several re- town,” “The East Hollywood Twist Contest.” starred with Burt Reynolds ented actor who starred as event is presented. This will be cent trips to Europe and has per- Unity Choir” (made up of Classic Car Clubs, bik- and created controversy for the real-life, controversial, more than a dynamic concert, formed on major TV PBS specials Cleveland’s star performers), ers come show off your vehicles having an on-screen, inter- high school principal Joe starring the legendary Carlton, and star-studded fund-raisers with will bring down the house in a and let’s go back to the “Happy racial love scene with white Clark in 'Lean On Me' (1988) who is best known for his clas- the biggest stars in show busi- special production number for Days” as we celebrate “Everlast- actress Raquel Welch? as a black, Civil War soldier sic hits “Everlasting Love” and ness. the grand finale. ing Love.” 3. Shavenheaded in 'Glory' (1989) and as white “Bad Mama Jamma.” Carlton Carlton has a fantastic In addition to the A portion of the pro- Louis Gossett, Jr. made his actress Jessica Tandy's chauf- career that spans more than four ceeds will be donated to The has experienced a resurgence Carlton concert, local businesses and film debut in 'A Raisin In feur and best friend in 'Driv- decades. He started as “Little Eastside Catholic Shelter. of popularity, with “Bad Mama organizations will participate The Sun' (1961), starred as Jamma” that has been featured Carl Carlton” and charted his first Carlton will be joined in this event by collecting new Advance tickets are ing Miss Daisy' (1989)? in four recent number one mov- hit record at the age of 12. on stage with “The Sounds of the and used clothing for homeless $20. the musical slave 'Fiddler' in Alex Haley's 'Roots' mini- ANSWERS: 1. Harry Bel- series (1977), but in what fonte 2. Jim Brown 3. 'An motion-picture did he win Officer and A Gentleman' 'The Lion King' returns to State Theatre an Oscar for Best Supporting 4. 'The Matrix' (1999) 5. Actor? Morgan Freeman Disney Theatrical Pro- will return to the State Theatre on opening in September 2007 in Par- Awards, a Theatre World Award, Choreography is by Garth Fagan, 4. Versatile ac- ductions and Playhouse Square Thursday, August 2 for a limited is. the Astaire Award for Outstanding scenic design is by Richard Hud- Center recently announced that engagement of six weeks through Now in its tenth sold- Choreography, two Drama League son, costume design is by Taymor tickets for the long-awaited return Sunday, September 9. out year on Broadway, “The Lion Awards and a Grammy Award for and lighting design is by Donald Movie Match-Up - (Samuel L. Jackson) engagement of Disney’s “The The opening night is King” is the winner of six Tony Best Musical Show Album. Holder.  Lion King” are on sale. Tickets Saturday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. Awards including Best Musical, Director Julie Tay- The book has been CHARACTERS: b) cheating doctor of Cre- are available at the Playhouse This United States National Tour eight Drama Desk Awards, six mor became the first woman in adapted by Roger Allers, who 1. Jungle Fever (1991) ole family Square Ticket Office and online is currently one of seven produc- Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Broadway history to win the Tony co-directed the animated film and 2. Jurassic Park (1993) c) scientist on dinosaur is- at www.Playhouse- Square.org. tions running worldwide along with New York Drama Critics award Award for Best Director of a Mu- Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the 3. A Time To Kill (1996) land To charge tickets, call Playhouse New York, a second United States for Best Musical, the Evening sical. Taymor, along with Michael screenplay for “The Lion King.” Square Center at (216) 241-6000. National Tour, London, Hamburg, Standard Award for the Theatri- Curry, created hundreds of masks The score features Elton John 4.Eve's Bayou (1997) d) supercool detective Orders for groups of twenty (20) Tokyo and Seoul. cal Event of the Year, two Oliver and puppets for “The Lion King.” and Tim Rice’s music from the 5.Shaft (2000) e) crack-addicted brother or more may be placed by calling Future international pro- animated film along with three ROLES: (216) 664-6050. ductions include one opening in Do you 'Clean House?' playing at Playhouse new songs by John and Rice, ad- a) vengeful father of ANSWERS: 1, e; 2, c; 3, a; Cleveland’s most ea- June 2007 in Johannesburg, South ditional musical material by South abused daughter 4, b; 5, d gerly awaited stage production Africa and a French-language one By KARL BRYANT clean sister; and Ana, Lane’s hus- African Lebo M., Mark Mancina, band, Charles’ mistress. Jay Rifkin, Taymor and Hans Zim- You don’t like to clean Terry Layman played the mer. Brian McKnight in concert with Joe MENU TIPS the house? Neither does the Brazilian role of Charles, displaying some of In Cleveland, “The Lion maid, Matilde, in the Cleveland Play- the same appearance and manner- King” will play Tuesday through R&B soul singer, Sunday, May 6. Opening Pears are the pick of the season house’s adaptation of Sarah Ruhle’s isms exhibited by veteran character Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and songwriter, musician Bri- for Mc-Knight will be an- off-Broadway play, “Clean House.” Ned Beatty playing Otis, Lex Lu- Saturday and Sunday matinee at “You like to tell a good joke? So does thor’s henchman in the original “Su- 1:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from an McKnight was quoted other soul romancer, Joe. By MARIA WALLS, R.D. should be satisfying as well as perman” movie. Beth Dixon plays that same maid. That’s a brief syn- $10.00 to $77.50. VIP Ticket Pack- as saying that, musically, Joe's R&B hits Senior Nutritionist - Weight Virginia with the proper amount healthful. opsis of the goings on in front of the ages are also available for $130.00, of compulsiveness and caring. An his daydream was "to pick include "If I Was Your Watchers International, Inc. For additional reci- footlights, but there’s more. which include premium seating, a Ursula Cataan, who aside, this reporter coincidentally (NAPS) With the pes, visit WeightWatchers. complimentary souvenir program, up where Marvin Gaye Man," "I Wanna Know" played the role as someone about 18, knows and Lane and Virginia who commemorative VIP show mer- prevalence of obesity and com. portrayed a somewhat off the wall, are friends, so it was even more left off." and "Stutter." chandise item and complimentary weight issues a major health Acorn Squash & Pear Soup but likable Matilde. The other female amusing. Sixteen million Tickets will be concern, people are encour- Ingredients characters in the play are all affected Understudy Jean Zarzour parking. Tickets are available at played Ana as a person most people the Playhouse Square ticket Of- albums later and with just priced at $60, $50, $35 aged to eat healthier meals. 1 medium acorn squash, baked by Matilde’s eccentricities: Lane, a controlling doctor who’s hired would like even though she is the fice and online at www.Playhous- as many fans of that vel- and $10 Smart Seats and Low carb and other and seeded Matilde; Virginia, Lane’s obsessively “other woman.” One of the funni- eSquare.org. To charge tickets, call restricted diets don’t give the 1 small onion, chopped est scenes occurs when Charles, in Playhouse Square Center at (216) vety voice and eloquence, are currently on sale. balance of fiber, vitamins 1 garlic clove, chopped a frank discussion in front of every- 241-6000. Orders for groups of 20 one, declares to his wife that Ana is the Grammy-nominated Tickets for the and minerals found in food 2 cups vegetable broth or more may be placed by calliong Just his “beshert” - his “soul mate,” to (216) 664-6050. McKnight has accom- McKnight, Joe concert plans that encourage healthy 1 large ripe pear, pared, cored which Lane deadpans, “You’re not The Cleveland en- plished his goal. are available at The Play- fruits and vegetables. and cut into chunks Jewish.” When it turns out Ana is, gagement of “The Lion King” is everybody then nods in agreement. With that in mind, Salt and pepper to taste Jazz presented by arrangement with His latest tour house Square Ticket Of- By NANCY ANN LEE Ana is from Argentina (A and to champion the im- Preparation Spanish Jew from Argentina? It’s a Playhouse Square Center and is a brings him to Playhouse fice (216) 241-6000 or portance of the dietary 1. 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