Discussion on Casinos for 29th Film Festival returns to Tower City SPORTS MENU TIPS Linda Chae to speak on ToxicFree Living Linda Chae, who is an author, consumer advo- A discussion will be held on Casinos for Cleve- The 29th Cleveland International Film Festival cate, cosmetologist, scientist, product developer and land entitled "Should Cleveland Bet On A Casino?" on (CIFF) will be.held on March 10 thru March 20 at Tower Thursday, March 10, at4:00 p.m. at the Maxine Goodman City Cinemas on the Avenue at Tower City Center in down- Reggie Fowler Onions With A Founder of Toxic Free Foundation, will be speaking at Levin College of Urban Affairs Atrium at Cleveland State town Cleveland. Since founding in 1977. CIFF has been the Bids On Vikings Cannelized Twist the Holiday Inn - Rockside Road on Saturday, March 5, University, 1717 Euclid Avenue. The panelist for the premier film event m . The CIFF presents a survey of at 10:00 a.m. Chae will give a presentation on the shock- event is Robin Boyle, who is associate dean and profes- International and American independent filmmaking, with ing truth the cosmetic industry has hidden for decades. sor at the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Af- approximately 104 new features from more than 40 coun- Chae's appearance is free and is sponsored by Multiple See Page 9 See Page 10 fairs at Wayne State University. For ticket information tries and close to 80 short subjects. Tickets for the Film Income Solutions. For information call (800) 772-7561. call (216) 523-7330. Festival can be purchased by calling (2 I 6) 623-3456.

VOL.26 No.5 Thesday, February 15, 2005 - Friday, February 18, 2005

AS.TSID l ISSUED FRIDAY FREE FREE SERVING: LARCHMERE-WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND,MT. PLEASANT, LEE &AVALON, HARVARD- LEE, MILES- UNION, UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AREA, READ ON- WRITE ON WARRENSVILLE HEIGIITS, VILLAGES OF NORTH RANDALL, IDGHLANDHILLSAND CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND READ ON- WRITE ON "COVERING THE NEWS TODAY FORA BETTER TOMORROW" It's 75th B-day for Clint Martin Relatives and friends are re­ the Cleveland Area, was hosted by cently gath~red at Red Lobster Res­ Henry "Sugar Kay" Hughes. taurant in Beachwood to celebrate the During a religious 75th Birthday of Clint Martin. testimonal welcome by Jeff Martin, who's birthday was Stoudemire, he made a tribute to on Tuesday, February I 5, did what he Martin who trained him during his normally does by coming to his boxing career. Other former boxers trained by Martin in attendance were gym at Cleveland's Salvation Army Sanderline Williams, Joe Delgado and Hough Center to teach boxing to the Gene Glen. kids who showed up. A tribute was paid to At the birthday party cel­ Martin by his friend and boxing coach ebration for Martin, more than 80 Mike LaQuatra. former boxers and current boxers at­ Martin, who has been mar­ tended the event to wish him well. ried for more than 52 years to Mar­ Friends of Pernalia Martin gathered to wish her a happy The event, which is held on garet, has also been successful in 88th birthday. Photo front row l to r: Florida Sexton, Pernalia an annual basis to salute Martin for his raising for daughters, Rhonda, Martin, Carlos Pender; (second row) Stella Williamson, Anetta Leslie, nearly 50 years of training boxers in Constance, Jacqueline and Toni. Barbara Williamson and Wayne Williamson. Pernalia Martin celebrates 88th birthday It was all smiles for iam McHenry Vintes, who was Pernalia Martin as she recently cel­ known as "Black Billy Sunday" for ebrated her 88th birthday with her baptizing more than 35,000 people. family and friends. Martin received many The birthday party was gifts and well-wishes from her hosted by Martin's son, Carlos friends. Her son David H. Martin, Pender at their East side home: who lives in Texas, sent her a flo­ Martin, who was born in ral planter to wish her a happy Dresden, Canada, which is the birthday. home of Uncle Tom's Cabin, retired Martin's birthday was on from Alcoa in 1982 after 32 years of February 7th. Martin's great­ Mae Yvette Chandler, who was a debutante at the Alpha Kappa employment with Alcoa. granddaughter Demia Pender, who Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Omega Chaprer Corillion, was escorted ro the Martin is the daughter of is 12 years old, birthday is also on event by Jeffrey William Taylor. M u~ ·,pareIlls Ererett Chandler and Mittie the famous Baptist Minister WiH- the sa:nc date. Chandier are elated as she pnl:lici din th8 r.Qri/hon, Ron Hill receives Heller Award Debutantes shine at AKA Cotillion Twenty-four young ladies Brinson, James Ford Rhodes; Mae Ron Hill, executive direc­ ing in Beachwood. were presented at the Second Co­ Chandler, Beachwood; Martineja tor of the Western Reserve Area Hill, who joined the tillion sponsored-by Alpha Kappa Coats, Early College; Christina Agency on Aging, recently. re­ agency in 1988 and became director During a birthday party celebration for Clint Martin recently held Alpha Sorority Inc., on Sunday, Crawford, Regina; Alia Evans, Ho­ ceived the annual Dr. Arnold L. in 1990, was recognized for his lead­ at Red Lobster Restaurant in Beachwood, he is presented with ajacketfrom Jan. 30, at Landerhaven. rizon Science Academy; Brittney one of his young boxers Zeddie Adams. The world famous former boxer, Heller Memorial Award from the ership in the field of aging and his The young ladies coined Green, Maple Heights; Akendria Jimmy Bivins was in attendance to help Martin celebrated his 75th birthday. Menorah Park Center for Senior Li v- dedication to older people. "Apples" (Aspiring Peers Poised Hamilton, East Technical; Keisha for Leadership and Excellence) par­ Herbert, Early College; Mariah ticipated in a wealth of self-edifica­ District gets extension Holt, Glenville; Dominique Kemp; tion workshops and community Cleveland Municipal Collinwood; Aletha Kern, Jane ,__ , ' I­ service projects, made their spec­ I School District officials have an­ Adams; Tye'shae McClay, I t .__ tacular debut before a well attended ~~~ ... ' other week to compile a report on Collinwood; Loren Melton, I • . ·' . .E' audience . ,~..; the district's student bus riders for l The debutantes and the Charles F. Brush; Brittney Powell, \. -'1 the Ohio Department of Education. ·....- people in attendance were wel­ Twinsburg; Danielle Scott, Early The district had already comed by Tillie Colter who is College; Jasmine Shields, Shaker; asked for extra time to submit data basile! us of Alpha Omega Chapter Jacquelyn Smith, Collinwood; Joi on its transportation system be­ Franklin Hughes Henson Chisholm Cuffe and Judge Lauren Moore and Smith, Collinwood; Ashley Story, cause of errors in two previous re­ Joyce Thorton who are co chairs Charles F. Brush; Brandy Taylor, ports filed with the state this year. of the cotillion. Collinwood; Antoinette Williams, A salute to Black History heroes The reason for the exten­ The debutantes are Shaw; Malanie Williams, Shaker; In honor of Black His- test, wrote about deplorable condi- sen ted, she was known as the sion is because state officials have Danielle Ash, Collinwood; Britney and Kyelle Wilson, of Shaw. tory Month, we salute the contri­ tions in the and prob- "people's politician." asked for extra information. bution of some of those African­ !ems with race relations. She earned scholarships American heroes who helped In 1960, he received the at Brooklyn College and Columbia Carjacking turns into teen suspect shot shape American society. Spingarm Medal for excellence in University where she received her In this series, we high­ creative literature. M.A. degree in elementary educa­ By GEORGE GOLDMAN the·woman ran to an Outwaite apart­ tering the cars rear window. At this light the lives and careers of John On April6, 1909, Matthew tion. ment where she called the police and Flemming's who was Hope Franklin, Langston Hughes, Henson, polar explorer Admiral Rob­ Before entering the politi­ Terrell Williams, 29, of alerted her boyfriend, Williams. wounded got out of the car the and Matthew Henson, Shirley ert Peary and four Eskimos reached cal arena, Chisholm was a nursery Cleveland who shot a 16 year old According to 3rd District went into the center. Commander Andres Gonzalez, Will­ The two remaining pas­ Chisholm and Paul Cuffe. the North Pole. school teacher and an education carjacking suspect in the head, re­ iams chased the car to E. 55th and sengers left the car at E.49th and One ofAmerica's great­ At the beginning of the consultant for the State cently was charged with felonious assault. Outwaite where he fired shots, shat- Woodland Avenue and ran. est historians, John Hope exploration during the 1890s, Department of Social Services. Williams chased and shot Franklin served as chainnan of the Henson was Peary's servant. Paul Cuffe was a self-edu- at the car three men stole from his history department at the U ni ver­ But, became an assistant cated, successful Gasoline prices inch up in area girl(riend. The teen boy was sity of and Brooklyn after demonstrating his ability to merchant during America's colonial Gas prices in Northeast in international trade, forecasts of treated for wounds and released handle Eskimo husky dogs and es­ period. At age 16 he went to sea a Ohio jumped up a nickel this week strong growth in global energy College. from the hospital and is being de­ tablish friendly relations with Eski- few years later was building his to an average of $1.95 per gallon use in 2005 and uncertainty as to Franklin was born in tained on suspion of aggravated 1915 in Rentieszille, Oklahoma. mos. own ships. for self-serve regular. according to whether OPEC will agree to boost robbery, according police spokes­ or cut production in the spring. He studied at Fisk Uni­ Upon reaching the North During the 1780s, after AAA's Fuel Gauge survey. man Lt. Wayne Drummond. Gas prices in Northeast The next meeting is versity and Harvard College. Pole, Peary gave Henson the honor Cuffe and other African- According to witnesses, Ohio and around the country are March I 6. Nationwide, the aver­ He was awarded the of placing the flag on the North Pole. protested the government for tax­ the teen is William Flemming who on the rise, as the price of crude oil age price of gasoline is a nickel Rosenwald and Guggenheim Fel­ In 1912, Henson wrote a ing them and denying African­ is a ninth grader at East Technical broke through $50 per barrel this below the Northeast Ohio average book, "A Negro Explorer at the Americans the right to vote, the law lowships for his research, and is High School. week and remains there today, a at $1.90. North Pole," to describe his adven­ the author of many books, includ­ was changed. Flemming's suffered a level it has not seen since before Today's statewide aver­ ing "From Slave to Freedom." tures. Cuffe also used his money flesh wound to the right side of his the U.S. Presidential election in age is a penny above the national Langston Hughes was Later, in 1945, Congress to finance the educational aspira­ head. early November. average, $1.91 per gallon, 4 cents considered one of the foremost awarded him a medal for his out­ tion of many black children. After Williams shot the Reasons for the resur­ t.elow Northeast Ohio's average. Black poets of the 1920s. His writ­ standing service to the U.S. govern­ During the time when rear window out of the car, gence of crude oil prices are con­ Last year at this time the price for ings reflected the Black experience ment. other merchant ship owners were Flemming's ran to the Lonnie Bur­ cerns over the value of the dollar self-serve regular was $1.73. in Harlem. Shirley Chisholm was the exploiting Africa through the slave ton Recreational Center in the 2500 In 1957, along with Duke fJ.I'St black woman to run for the U.S. trade, Cuffe used his money toes­ of E.l46th St. to get help AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey where he was taken to MetroHealth Ellington, he founded the "Ameri­ presidency and to be elected to the tablish cultural relations with Af- Medical Center. Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline can Society of African Culture" a U.S. Congress in 1968. She was rica. According to police, and movement to promote the culture born in Brooklyn, New York in 1924. He also provided money Regular Mid-Grade Premium unidentified woman was walking to To the residents in the and transportation to African­ Today (2-25-05) $1.95 $2.05 $2.16 of Africans in the United States, her Oldsmobile Alero parked near Bedford Stuyvesant section of Americans who wanted to settle in Last Week (2-18-05) $1.90 $2.00 $2.12 Latin America and Africa. the recreation center when three Brooklyn, which Chisbolm repre- Last Year (2-27-04) $1.73 $1.83 $1.93 Hughes, a writer of pro- Africa. men demanded her car keys, then

- ______J - -· ------. - - - - - . - Page2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Thesday, February 15, 2005-Friday, February 18,2005 ~ ~NUGEPOmT ~~~~~~Y~O~U~R~H~EA~B~~~H~~~~ Donna Brazile to speak at Tri-C Strokes are a concern for women Democratic party Brazile is also a weekly grassroots advocacy firm (NAPS)-Each year sometimes referred to as a For these reasons political strategist Donna contributor and political com­ based in the District of Colum- blood pressure; changing approximately one in five "brain attack," results from a the impact of a stroke can be Brazile will speak in a presen­ mentator on CNN's Inside Poli­ bia. lifestyle habits such as quit­ .Americ;an women is diagnosed sudden interruption of blood more devastating for women. ting smoking, exercising and tation sponsored by the Cuya­ tics and Late Edition, and ap­ The Tri-C Black Cau- with cardiovascular disease, flow-often caused by clots-to hoga Community College pears regularly on MSNBC's Women eating healthy," said Dr. cus is spearheading her visit including stroke and heart at­ any part of the brain. who have already had a Black Caucus and the Liberal Hardball, and Hannity and Bhuvaneswari Dandapani, a with the Liberal Arts Depart­ tack. This event injures or stroke are at increased risk for Arts Department of Tri-C's Colmes on the Fox network. stroke neurologist at ment of the Western Campus. It is estimated that kills brain tissue and impairs Western Campus. Brazile is the founder another stroke or a heart at­ Melbourne Internal Medicine The caucus was more than 370,000 of these normal function in the parts of tack especially within the first Brazile will appear at and executive director of the Associates, Melbourne, FL. founded by a group of con­ women will suffer a stroke, the the body controlled by the af­ six to 10 years. I p.m. in the Tri-C Western National Political Congress of "Also, medications that help cerned African-American fac­ number three cause of death fected brain area. Today, if you've Campus Theatre on Tuesday, Black Women. keep blood platelets from stick­ ulty members in 1969. among Americans. Stroke can lead to se­ had a recent stroke you can March 1. The Western Cam­ Additionally, she has ing together and forming clots, In fact, women ac­ vere impairments, including de­ pus is located at 11000 West served as a senior lecturer and Today, the organiza­ help protect against another count for more than 60 percent bilitation from paralysis, short­ stroke or heart attack by work­ including clopidogrel, also Pleasant Valley Road in Parma. adjunct professor at the Uni­ tion is open to all faculty, staff of the 163,000 people who die term memory loss and speech known as PLAVIX, aspirin and The presentation, versity of Maryland and a fel­ and administrators employed ing with your doctor to de­ from a stroke every year. and vision problems that may warfarin, a therapy that can which is free and open to the low at the Harvard University by the college. velop an individualized plan Stroke kills nearly result in the need for long-term that may include lifestyle further reduce risk of clot for­ public, requires a ticket for Institute of Politics. The caucus assists twice as many women annu­ mation, can be prescribed by admission. In addition, she is the the college in its vision to ere­ care. changes and medications. ally as breast cancer and AIDS Alarmingly, studies "Everyday changes your doctor." To obtain tickets, founder and managing direc- ate a learning community that combined. show that women suffering a can be made to reduce the risk To learn more about call the Western Campus The­ tor of Brazile and Associates, fosters service, student sue­ A stroke, which is stroke wait longer to go to the of another stroke including PLAVIX, please VISit atre Box Office at (216) 987- a political consulting and cess and student retention: 5536. emergency room and, once identifying and treating risk www.plavix.com, or calll-888- A reception with Justice O'Donnell receives' Alumnus of the Year' there, wait longer to be seen factors like diabetes and high 547-4079. by an ER physician. Brazile will follow the presen- Justice Terrence School, and for his role as co­ to its graduates, include noted Additionally, follow­ Workshops held on parent training tation. O'Donnell of the Supreme founder of the Legal Eagles, a talk show host Phil Donahue ing a stroke, women often re­ Interested in becom- A veteran Demo- Court of Ohio was recently law fraternity composed of St. The Board of County and Cuyahoga County Pro­ ceive less aggressive treatment ing a foster or adoptive par­ Commissioners Department of cratic political strategist, honored as the 2004 Alumnus Edward alumni. bate Judge John Donnelly. than men. ent? Brazile is the former campaign of the Year by St. Edward High "Justice O'Donnell Children and Family Services manager for Gore-Lieberman School at their annual Alumni has lived in accordance with will conduct eight hour train­ ing sessions beginning on Fri­ 2000, as well as the first Afri- Awards dinner. the ideals of his education, and Cattlemen's license plate available can-American to lead a major "The award is given he has achieved the highest day February lith at 6:00p.m. A new license plate Caltrider, Registrar of Motor office, by mail, or online at to 9:00p.m. at the Jane Edna presidential campaign. to those who have demon- measure of success in his pro­ recognizing Ohio's beef in­ Vehicles. ''These plates rec­ www.oplates.com. Prior to joining the strated unselfish loyalty to St. fessional capacity," Harkness Hunter Building, at 3955 Euclid dustry is now available for ognize the importance of the Requests for special Avenue, Cleveland. Gore-Lieberman campaign, Edward, achieved significant said. "St. Edward is honored sale from the Ohio Bureau of industry to our state and our plates may be made at any The training ses­ she was chief of staff and success in their primary field and proud to recognize him for deputy registrar's office on­ Motor Vehicles. economy." sions are conducted on Fri­ press secretary to District of of endeavor, prominence in the his achievements." line, through the mail, or by A portion of plate The plates cost $25 in days and Saturdays and will Columbia Congresswoman community, and a lifelong de­ "St. Edward High calling the Bureau of Motor cost will be given to the Ohio addition to the normal regis­ start on February 11th and end Eleanor Holmes Norton. votion to the ideals of Holy School is an invaluable part of Vehicles at l-888-PLATES3 (1- Cattlemen's Foundation, tration fees. They may be is­ on February 26th. All Friday In those roles she Cross education," said Tho­ the Cleveland community, and 888-752-8373). which supports the industry sued to passenger vehicles, sessions are from 6:00p.m. to helped guide the District's mas Harkness, St. Edward Di­ the education that I received Cattlemen's license through scholarships and non-commercial trucks, motor 9:00p.m. and all Saturday ses­ budget and local legislation on rector of Advancement and as a student there has played education programs. homes, house vehicles and plates may also be ordered as Capitol Hill. Alumni. sions are from 9:00a.m. to 4:00 an instrumental role in shap­ "Ohio has more than non-commercial trailers. reserved or personalized Currently Brazile is Cleveland attorney plates with additional appli­ p.m. ing who I am today," 1.25 million head ofcattle and The plates will be is­ chair of the Democratic Na- and St. Edward alumnus John O'Donnell said. "I am particu­ cable fees. To register for foster calves," said Franklin sued at any deputy registrar's and optive parent training, or tiona! Committee's Voting McCaffrey presented the larly honored to accept this For more informa­ Rights Issue (VRI) and an ad- award to Justice O'Donnell in award." tion on the foundation, visit for more information on the junct professor at Georgetown recognition of his years of ser- Former recipients of ROBT. #1 ALL HAND CAR WASH www.ohiocattle.org/founda­ topics contact the recruitment University in Washington, vice to the Cleveland commu- the award, which is the high­ tion. department at 216-881· 5775. D.C. nity and to St. Edward High est honor given by St. Edward St.John A.M.E. Church to hold Reclamation Sunday - Help Wanted - St. Johhn African 3, I 00 people. Marian Ander­ Church was placed on the Na­ Methodist Episcopal Church son gave her first concert in tional Register of Historical h(216) 721-9616 has a very unique place in the Cleveland at St. John. Places in 1982. 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Page4 EASfSIDEDAILYNEWS Thesday, February 15, 2005- Friday, February 18, 2005 [ Islam In The Community l Islam and The Ten Commandments-----

By HASHIM A. KHALIQ For this reason I contempt nor repel them but . rejects the Truth when it (Quran Surah Al-Maida. 32) course with the wife of your debate. I love Islam, but I am would like to share how the address them in terms of reaches him? 8. Thous shall not neighbor." (Sahib AI-B ukhari) not trying to convert everyone Greetings everyone. Ten Commandments map to honor. (Quran, Surah Al-Isra, Is not the hell a fit- commit adultery. 10. Thou shall keep to Islam. This time we would the Islamic belief system. 23) ting abode for such disbeliev- You shall not commit the Sabbath holy. We learn about each like to show one of the many Below I will mention 5. Thou shall not ers? (Quran Surah Al- adultery; surely is is a shame­ 0 ye who believe! other. People have too many ways that Islam compares to the commandments(s) and . Ankabut, 68) ful deed and an evil way (open­ When the call is proclaimed to misconceptions about Mus­ other beliefs. then quote from either the holy As to the thief male 7. Thou shall not kill. ing the door to other evils). prayer on Friday (the Day of lims. There are many Quran and/or the sayings of or female cut off his or her Whoever kills a per­ (Quran Surah Al-Israa. 32) Assembly) hasten earnestly This is all due to ig­ things in common amongst the Prophet Muhammad (May hands; a punishment by way son, except as a punishment 9. Thou shall not to the Remembrance of Allah norance and lies that have Muslims and Christians. the peace and blessings of of example from Allah for their for murder or mischief in the covet thy neighbor's wife or and leave off business (and been perpetuated by the me­ And thou wilt find Allah be upon him): crime: and Allah is Exalted in land, it will be written in his possessions. traffic): that is best for you if dia. the nearest of them in affec- I. Thou shall not Power. hood of deeds as if he had And serve Allah. ye but knew! (Quran Surah Al­ As a Muslim I refuse tion to those who believe (to take any God except one God. But if the thief repent killed all the human beings on Ascribe no thing as Jamu'a 9) to let someone not of Islam be) those who say: "Lo! We 2. Thou shall make after his crime and amend his the surface of the Earth and partner unto Him. (Show) kind­ So as you can see Is­ define what Islam is. As non­ are Christians." no image of God. conduct Allah turneth to him whoever will save a life shall ness unto parents, and unto lam is not so abstract in com­ Muslims you shouldn't either. That is because'there Say: "He is Allah, the in forgiveness; for Allah is be regarded as if he gave life near kindred, and orphans, and parison to Christianity. As always, Thank are among them priests and One! Allah, the eternally be­ Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful. to all the human beings on the the needy, and into the neigh­ I invite Christians to you for reading. monks, and because they are sought of all! He begetteth (Quran, Surah At-Maida. 38- surface of the Earth. bor who is kin (unto you) and have more dialogs with Mus­ For more information not proud. not nor was betgotten (he has 39) Yet, even though the neighbor who is not of kin lims. please call (216) 231-7078 and When they listen to no parents or children). 6. Thou shall not lie Our Prophets came to them and the fellow traveler and the Unfortunately when ask for Hashim Abdul-Khaliq that which hath been revealed And there is none or give false testimony. one after the other with clear wayfarer and (the slaves) we talk, these talks turn into or e-mail us at: untothemessenger,thouseest comparable unto Him." And who is more revelations, it was not long whom your right hands pos- debates. 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Ohio s declaration of mental health treatment Is Iran next on Bush's hit list? The Ohio General cific treatments (e.g., medica­ your mental health treatment health declaration. What do I ByDAVIDODUM encountered "a kind of com­ get nowhere if there is not in Assembly recently passed leg­ tion therapies) generally are when you are unable to make do next? ing together of common pur­ the background a credible U.S. islation that creates a Declara­ not addressed in a DPOA. them yourself. A: Before you make Secretary of State pose" on another troubled threat of force to block Iran's tion of Mental Health Treat­ If you have a mental Specifies when and any decisions, you would be Condolezza Rice warned Iran front: Iraq. nefarious ambition. ment, a document that allows illness or have been diagnosed how the declaration is used. wise to contact your lawyer recently that it risks U.N. ac­ Several countries An integrated trans­ individuals to state their own with a mental illness in the past, Specifically outlines to discuss the options avail­ tion if negotiations with Europe committed to help train Iraqi Atlantic strategy goes far be­ preferences regarding mental and you already have a the duties and rights of the able. over its nuclear program don't forces and participate in an yond pursuing a crude good health treatment and to ap­ DPOA, you also may wish to person you designated to Your lawyer also can progress. upcoming NATO training mis­ cop/bad cop routine. point a person to make mental have a mental health declara­ make your mental health deci­ help you complete the neces­ The Bush administra­ sion. The realistic joint health care decisions for them tion to address issues that sions when you cannot and sary form for a mental health tion also announced ('ecently Rice said the United goal should be to woji effec­ when they are unable to do so might arise and are not spe­ protects that person from li­ declaration. that, it is conducting a "policy States had set no deadline on tively to change Iran's behav­ themselves. cifically covered by your ability. You should also dis­ review" toward Iran's nuclear the Iran talks, but that they ior and to let its own people Q: I already have a health care DPOA. Provides that your cuss your treatment prefer­ weapons ambitions and its sup­ cannot go on forever. attend to their county's regime. durable health care power of The mental health mental health declaration des­ ences with any mental health port for international terrorism. She added that the Carefully targeted attorney. Why would I need a declaration lets health care ignee (proxy) cannot be over­ professional who11nay be pro­ This announcement is Bush administration had not support for Iran's reformers mental health declaration, and professionals know your own ridden by the designee of any viding services to you. provoking a swirl of questions changed its view that the can help legitimization and na­ United Nations should step in what is the difference between preferences regarding mental other durable health care Q: Where do I get in the capital's national secu­ tional isolation. to get tougher on Iran. the two? health treatment. power of attorney regarding more information? rity workroom. History is a collective I do not believe enterprise; Bush has set the A: Before the law al­ It also allows the per­ decisions about your mental A: You can obtain How do you review something that does not exist, Bush will abandon his criti­ stage for dramatic change in a lowing for a mental health dec­ son you have named in the health. additional information from which was the divisive internal cism of the Iranian regime or vital but chaotic region. laration went into effect, the declaration (your "proxy") to Specifies that, if you the Ohio Advocates for Men­ debate over Iran that marked take off the table the implied Here's hoping the only document that could be advocate for your stated have lost your capacity to tal Healthat(800) 589-2603 (in used to name someone to choices and make other deci­ make informed decisions Bush's first term? threat to seek global sanc­ policy review illuminates for Ohio), (800) 8~118 (nation­ Years of American tions or to use force if all else him the need to let others share make health decisions for an­ sions in your best interest if about your mental health treat­ wide), (614) 340-0AMH, or fumbling for a workable ap­ fails. the stage in the next decisive other person was the durable you have not stated any pref­ ment, you will not be able to oamh @ohioadvocates.org, power of attorney (DPOA). erences. revoke or cancel the mental proach toward the hostile theo­ The Europeans will act. or from the Ohio Legal Rights cratic regime in Tehran, is the The DPOA ad­ Q: What, specifi­ health declaration. Service at (800) 282-9181 (toll­ Tri-C starts Scientific linaging program dresses both physical and cally, does the mental health Stipulates that, if reason for this re-examination free in Ohio o~y) or (614) 466- Cuyahoga Commu­ mental health issues, and still declaration allow me to do? you have a living will (a docu­ of policies toward Iran. Forensic photogra­ 7T/4. nity College leads the way in phers at the Cuyahoga County is sufficient for many Ohioans. 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I EASTSIDE DAILY NEWS Thesday, February 15, 2005- Friday, February 18, 2005 Kym Whitley stars in rea life 'Baby Mama.Drama' Singers sing about What is it? It is what of one man's life-altering adven­ music scene when he sang on boro, NC and Baltimore, MD. lets, the Playhouse Square Box it, rappers reveal it in their many call, "Baby Mama ture as he struggles to make a tran­ the hit movie, Boyz N The The show will also Offtcc or online at rhymes, artists sketch paint­ Drama." sition from "Mega Mac" to "Mr. Hood Soundtrack. appear in DC, Detroit and www.tickets.com or ings of it, psychologists de­ From Jesse Jackson Mom." But, Hollister wasn't Dallas. bate it, doctors deliver it into to , When Tyler married his truly into the minds of millions Tickets arc avai !­ www.playhousesquare.com. the world, movies have been and Will Smith, everyone from best friend Nisa, he thought they until he became a member of able by phone at 216-241- For group sales call 1- made about it and networks the preacher to the politician would live happily ever after. the platinum selling R&B 6000, at all Tickets.com out- 800-888-9941. have done documentaries and the actor to the athlete But ten years and two group, Blackstreet, alongside about it. have experienced in some kids later, their turbulent tirades music mogul Teddy Riley. Whitley shape, form or fashion, the and frequent fits of fury woudl However, Hollister's ripple effects of "Baby Mama bring their fairytale marriage to an vocal propensity and musical 1lpsofferedtosave01oney Drama." end. skills soon propelled him out As the new year be­ fer patients generic, cost-sav­ Now the real life ex­ Although divorce of the shadows of a group and gins, many Americans will be ing alternatives to their pre­ perience is being played out seemed like the appropriate solu­ he emerged as a solo artist. looking for ways to cut costs scribed medications, some on the stage. tion, it was the end of the mar­ The show also fea­ and save money. medications do not have age­ "Baby Mama riage that marked the beginning tures critically acclaimed gos­ For many families neric option. In those cases, Drama," takes a real look at of the war. pel singer, Wanda Nero-But­ and seniors, there are several there may be a similar drug in the stories of men and Bringing laughter to the ler, who is also the co-writer, ways they could be saving the same category that is less women, who have suddenly stage and lots of it is an all-star director and executive pro­ signjficantly on their pre­ expensive, or has an equiva­ been thrust into the arms of cast. ducer of "Baby Mama scription drug prices- and in lent generic available, and is parenthood. From his role as "Cutty" Drama." a few cases, getting their just as effective. It examines what in Dead Presidents to The show also intro­ medication for free. Many pharmacists happens when the relation­ "Chauncey" in Menace To Soci­ duces 16-year old singing sen­ Taking a little extra are willing to call and work ship is over and one person ety to Chris Tucker's cousin in the sation and Star Search winner, time and consulting with a with a patient's doctor to dis­ wants to move on, but the red suit in Rush Hour and Morris Jeremy Holder. trusted pharmacist may help cuss these alternatives. other refuses to go their sepa­ Chestnut's father in The Broth­ The music was writ­ SAT-7:30PM to decrease costs. Medicare drug dis­ rate way. ers, Powell has introduced audi­ ten and arranged by Nero­ SUN· 2:00PM Pharmacists can be count cards - With an array "Baby Mama ences across the country to some Butler's writing partner and 'MitMII$32,12l, $1, an important advocate for pa­ of Medicare drug discount Drama" shows audiences that of their most memorable charac­ executive producer of "Baby .. .,., tients, but many patients cards on the market, it is hard when the love is gone, ters. Mama Drama," Devine. EVERYDAY rarely talk to or discuss their for seniors to know which couples still need to learn to The last time actor He has gained criti­ KIDS 11• UNDER prescriptions and cost-sav­ ones carry the greatest ben­ live peaceably with each other Powell graced the theatre stage cal acclaim and accolades 1/2.PRICEJ SUN ing possibilities with them. efit. for the sake of their kids. was this past theater season, as working with artists such as TICKETM.ASTER. By developing are­ Seniors should dis­ "Baby Mama Blair in the stageplay, "The Fab­ the R&B group, Silk, the late SAT $5off lationship with a primary phar­ cuss their options with a Drama" breaks out in Cleve­ ric of A Man." Aaliyah, Latocha Scott of advance macist and asking the right trusted pharmacist to identify land on Friday, March 4,-Sun­ That performance alone Xscape, Chico DeBarge, gos­ .., tickets questions, patients can often which card will provide the day, March 6, at The State earned him a NAACP Image pel group, Men of Standard Ttlm Doll bt piCMord br -PRESfNTS saopo~l6 AU Kids get a learn of new ways to cut greatest benefits for their in­ Theater at the Playhouse Award as Best Actor in a play. and legendary gospel singer, CHRIS CAGLE costs. dividual needs. Square for one big weekend Cleveland native, Whit­ Vanessa Bell Armstrong. lnconcM .. free for five exclusive shows. ley gained critical acclaim initially Prior to its perfor­ Through this rela­ Drug manufacturer wr~rodto.. COWBOY HAn tionship, the pharmacist can discount cards- Low-income Shows are sched­ for her role as the loud-mouthed mance in Cleveland, the show compliments of also gain an important under­ patients may also be able to uled for 8 p.m. on Friday, 3 p.m. receptionist on the UPN sitcom, performed to sold-out audi­ standing of an individual '-s take advantage of drug manu­ an 8 p.m. on Saturday and 3 Sparks, alongside Robin Givens ences in Philly and Ports­ family medical history, which facturer discount cards. p.m. and 7:30p.m. on Sunday. and Miguel A Nunez. mouth/Norfolk, VA, Columbia ~a helps them to betrer antici­ Many pharmaceuti­ According to the She continued to get and Charleston, SC and At­ pate potential problems and cal makers of branded prod­ latest census reports, 4.3 mil­ comedic roles on movies includ­ lanta, GA. counsel more effectively. ucts have cards that provide lion moms out of 6.3 million ing the Ice Cube box-office hit, The Cleveland per­ Medicine Shoppe savings to qualifying indi­ who are supposed to receive Next Friday. formances will be followed by Pharmacists, who offer coun­ viduals - some of whom may child support actually get it. She was also the host of an engagement in Greens- seling to patients on their even receive their medication But, moms are not the critically acclaimed BET talk prescriptions and possible for free. the only ones getting the show, Oh Drama. cost-saving alternatives, rec­ Pill splitting and ef­ short end of the stick; some Most recently she has ommend that individuals take ficient use of medications - dads are feeling it as well. been sen alongside Damon time with their pharmacist to Another way patients can The US Department Wayans on ABC's My Wife and (a'&> G@rr~ review the following sugges­ save money is by pill splitting. of Health and Human Ser­ Kids and Mo'Nique on UPN's The @) Lucy's Sweet Surrender ttons tor mmuruzmg prescnp­ Private label medica­ vices report that of2,000,000 Parkers. tion drug costs: tions - Pharmacists also can custodial fathers in the coun­ Whitley also appeared ''Pastries Too Good To Resist!" 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Page7 EASTSIDEDAILYNEWS Thesday, February 15, 2005- Friday, February 18, 2005 NAACP woes go beyond Russell Simmons' leadership The buzz is that hip­ publicly tout Simmons be­ But it will take much emergent black middle-class. Mfume recognized might be able to find common to tackle black poverty, and hop mogul Russell Simmons cause they think he can appeal more than Simmons' dyna­ It fought hard to get the folly of continuing to es­ ground on. find a working accommoda­ should take over the top spot to the younger generation. mism, and purported youth more upwardly mobile blacks calate the stealth war with Simmons, or whom­ tions with the Bush adminis­ in the NAACP. At first glance, that savvy to revive the flagging into corporate management, in Bush. Before his departure, he ever the NAACP search com­ tration. An NAACP national seems plausible. fortunes of the NAACP. elite universities, in front of an asked for and got a meeting mittee eventually pegs to run A youth movement search team is currently inter­ The standard knock The problem is not behind TV cameras, elect more with him. the organization, will have the is not the answer to those prob­ viewing candidates to suc­ against the nation's oldest . an agin membership, bu the black Democrats to state and Some critics accused tough task of trying to figure lems. NAACP's disconnect from national offices, secure more 'Mfume of cozying up to Bush, out some way to bridge the ceed outgoing NAACP presi­ civil rights organization is that Never go to bed dent Kweisi Mfume. it's too old, staid, and hope­ activism, failure to address the business loans, and, of but that missed the point. gaping class and political di­ mad. Stay up and fight. Some veteran lessly out of touch with young problems of the black poor, its course, rally against the Con­ The meeting had vide among African-Ameri­ -Phyllis Diller NAACP watchers and critics blacks. embrace of showy, symbolic federate flag. nothing to do with pandering, cans, craft credible programs fights, and its repeated bash These battles, how­ kowtowing, or endorsing any by NAACP Chairman Julian ever, did not have the slight­ part of Bush's agenda. Bond of President Bush, and est bearing on the plight of the Before, during and Cars -Trucks -Vans its blatant push of any and all black poor. after Mfume's meeting, he and ~- Democrats. They have grown NAACP officials remained ~ Dealer Auction -~o Public The NAACP can't more numerous, more desper­ miles apart from the Bush ad­ Select From 10,000 Cars At Wholesale Price drum up new members, old or ate, are trapped in segregated ministration on school vouch­ young, because it has been or re-segregated neighbor­ ers, Social Security, universal missing in action in recent hoods, shuttle their children health care, affirmative action, Less Tha1z Wholesale! years on many of the crisis is­ off to abominably failing pub­ the controversial judicial ap­ sues that tear black communi­ lic schools, are plagued by pointments, the Iraq war, and ties. crime, drugs, and gangs, and the Bush administration's con­ What You Need? A near textbook ex­ are stuffed into bulging jail tinuing infringement on civil Get In Where You Fit ln ... ample of this is the Confeder­ cells. liberties protections. ate flag fight. The organiza­ Meanwhile, the The meeting was tion wasted valuable time, en­ wealth and income gap be­ simply a smart, and practical ergy and resources fighting tween the black haves and move that recognized that like with South Carolina officials have-nots has widened even it or not, Bush not Democratic over whether the flag should farther. presidential candidate John be removed from the state­ NAACP leaders Kerry won the election. house. have found themselves He will be in the But the flag removal trapped in the middle by the White House for four years, would not have saved one twisting political trends and and there are issues such as (216) 355-0885 black farm, improved failing shifting upward fortunes of the greater funding forHIV/AIDS public schools, increased black middle-class, and down­ programs, public education (216) 509-5257 funds for historically black ward of the black poor. and health care that both sides colleges, created more jobs, or A tilt by them toward reduced poverty for South a hard-edged activist agenda Carolina's blacks. carries the fearful risk of alien­ The NAACP's pen­ ating the corporate donors chant for showpiece battles and the Democratic politicians that attract much press atten­ that the NAACP leaders care­ tion, but do nothing to solve fully cultivate. the far thornier problems of But an activist tilt the black poor did not begin also would draw even more ftre ... _ withMfume . from the growing legion of The collapse of the pro-GOP leaning blacks that ...... civil rights movement in the think the NAACP has squan­ late 1960s marked the turning dered any political juice it had ppint for the organization. with its relentless name call­ •-•ret : ~t became the politi­ ing attacks on Bush. •all!lUll.- cal springboard for the newly The irony is that polls show that many of the young persons that Simmons' NAACP backers expect him to appeal too have either ex­ pressed their disgust with B.B. King Democrats, are hopelessly alienated from both political parties, or openly say they like Bobby "Blue" Bland the pro-business, self-help, Palace Theatre family values pitch of GOP. That has not been lost on the GOP strategies. March 27 They are wooing, Svnday, 7 PM courting, and dumping mil­ 542.50. lions into youth and education $38.50 & programs at black churches $10.00 through Bush's faith based initiative program to appeal to young blacks. Business helps job seekers "Everything must change, nothing stays the same. Everyone must change, no one stays the same," wrote Barbara Streisand. For Virgie Robinson, a 34-year-old mother of three, change was thrust upon her when she moved from the ranks of the working poor to the desperate ruin of the un­ employed. ,.~, \ She was laid off from : ~ ( ~=-- ' )l her job at a property manage­ L;' ~ f .,:. ment firm the day before Thanksgiving. Her New Year's resolution is simple: employ­ ment with health insurance to support her family. 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Box NASO. SIPC M•in Offrc., 2910 Snuth B.fth Strt:<:t, loncoln. NE 68506 877-525-5727 C' 2004 All.t2u: ln,urancc: 2370, Leesburg, VA 20175. Page8 EASTSIDEDAILYNEWS Thesday, February 15, 2005- Friday, February 18, 2005 James Trakas to run for State Office 'Piano Lesson' is lesson in living ByKARLBRYANf It looks like a plan, but State Representa­ also maintain an open, fair ers in Cuyahoga County be­ Bernice is dead-set against get­ tive James P. Trakas recently and accountable electoral fore ascending to the heights "Piano Lesson," ting rid of the piano because it announced his official candi­ system that will serve as a of government-to the better­ the Pulitzer Prize-winning holds the history, even though dacy for Ohio Secretary of model for other states across ment of our citizenry, I hope to play by African-American she has said she doesn't really State at news conferences in the nation." be given the opportunity to author August Wilson at the like it. his hometown of Indepen­ Trakas, a four-term serve not only residents of my Cleveland Playhouse, ex­ Hence, we have con­ dence, Ohio and at the State­ state representative from In­ district who I have fought for plores dealing with differ­ flict, although Bernice's rea­ house in Columbus. dependence in Cuyahoga over the last seven years but ences in an interpersonal re­ sons make less sense in light Surrounded by fam­ County (17th Ohio House all of the citizens of the great lationship, whether among of her apprehension about the ily and supporters, Trakas District), has served in the state of Ohio," Trakas said. siblings or any other intimate addressed several themes Ohio General Assembly since From 1996 until early piano. group. What doesn't really that will be central to his cam­ 1999, where he previously 2005, Trakas served as Chair­ The story is set in in the play, but is paign. served as House Majority man of the Republican Party come across Dollar Mania, 4556 Warrensville Center Road, Village of the 1930s in the parlor of He also indicated Whip. of Cuyahoga County where he highlighted in the book, is that North Randall recently celebrated its first anniversary with a sale on Bernice, played with Gospel that he would be releasing Elected to his ftrst worked with Ohio Republican the family stole the piano from many items in the store. Managers of the store Muhanad Abulabam Choir member elegance and the landowner, Sutter, on July specific proposals in the term at the age of 33, he cur­ Party Chairman Bob Bennett and Walid Shehadea. confidence by Linda Powell, coming months to address rently serves on the Elections and other Republican leaders 4, and is a symbol of their own the daughter of former Sec­ independence, as much as an his agenda for the Secretary and Ethics Committee (Vice across the region and the state retary of State Colin Powell, Safety urged as rain continues heirloom of a troubled family of State's office. Chairman), Economic Devel­ to register voters, increase a fact kept low key, perhaps As the Ohio death toll know what to do during times past from slave times, from "I will make sure opment and Environment turnout on election day and for security reasons. increased to ftve because of the of disaster." which you would think they every vote counts in Ohio, Committee, Finance and Ap­ recruit high-quality GOP can­ Boy Willie, her President Bush re­ would relish escape. including those of the brave propriations Committee, and didates to run for office. recent storms and flooding, the brother, played with herky­ This detail gives more men and women of our the Higher Education Sub­ He was also previ­ Ohio Emergency Management cently approved a federal dec­ jerky mannerism (while al­ Armed Forces serving in Af­ committee. ously elected to the Cuyahoga Agency is encouraging citizens laration for 17 Ohio counties ways looking for an angle) by reason to Bernice's case, but ghanistan, Iraq and locations "In the tradition of County Board of Elections, to review flood and winter storm for the December 22-24, 2004 Albert Jones, comes north to again, her brother could start a across the globe where bal­ Senator George Voinovich which Bennett chairs. safety rules. snow and ice storms. see his sister and get money new life. lot delivery has been an un­ and Attorney General .Jim Beginning at the age "As we see the end of The declaration to buy the land his family has There is also a paran­ resolved issue since World Petro, both of whom were in­ of26, Trakas served two terms the storm front approaching, it is makes federal funding specifi­ sharecropped for genera- ormal issue in the story, which War II," Trakas said. "I wll novative and effective lead- as a City Councilman for the very important to be mindful of cally for snow removal opera­ tions. might make some people role their eyes, that is involved in City of Independence, where safety tips to help ensure we tions available to the state and The old upright pi­ the ftnal resolutions. he was ftrst elected in 1991 and weather these storms safely," eligible local governments in anQ, on which has been again in 1993. Metaphorically, we all said Nancy Dragani, executive Butler, Champaign, Clark, carved the images of the an­ Hardwick Fence Co. Three years later, cestors of their family, is the have to deal with ghosts from director of the Ohio Emergency Darke, Delaware, Franklin, running on a platform of re­ only thing worth money. the past, in one way or another, Low Rates- Free Estimates Management Agency. "For Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Lo­ sponsiveness to constituent Boy Willie wants to after alL Satisfaction Guaranteed concerns and citizens involve­ safety's sake, everyone needs to gan, Madison, , Mont­ sell the piano, split the money You have until Feb. 27 ment in the political process, know the difference between gomery, Preble, Shelby, Union to come to the Playhouse and * Galvanized Aluminum & Vinyl Colors with sis, and purchase the he began his career as a Re­ storm watches and warnings, and and Warren counties. "Piano Lesson." *Ornamental Iron home stake. take your publican party leader. Working his way 'Movin' Out' moves faster than the speed of light Residential/Commercial through college as a custodian for Independence Public ByKARLBRYANf ceived Tony Awards for this Theater. Tharp, using songs Laurie Kanyok, the Call Curtis Today! Schools, as a hot dog vendor play, for Choreography nd from the Joel repertoire, has love interest with the "Mod CeUPhone (216) 421-8285 Pager at Cleveland Municipal Sta­ The Palace Theater Orchestration, respecti vely. set the turbulent 60s at fre­ Mod World" hair flip, is vulner­ (216) 645-1251 (216) 479-7937 dium as well as a page in Ohio's stage at Cleveland's Playhouse This reporter was af­ netic speed. able, yet never delicate, in the State Senate, Trakas earned Square has seen some fast-paced fected, sometimes disturb­ We follow a group expressive and classical dance . that she performs. his Bachelor of Arts degree in action over the years, but near­ ingly, bu the Vietnam-era story of companions from high line. school in the opening num­ You perhaps have social and behavioral sciences frenzied pace of the dancing in 8 ut then, th at era ber, then see the men "movin' noted we have critiqued only from The Ohio State Univer­ "Movin' Out" must leave the old was one that nearl y turned out" ·with their unit to Viet­ the characters? dance in this sity in 1987. boards gasping for air. The Twyla Tharp/Billie this country inside out and nam, there return after wit­ review of the cast. Thereafter, he con­ Joel dance musical gives new­ nearly rent its fabric asunder. nessing death and horror, That is because the tinued his education by study­ meaning to the words, "breakneck One need no further and the challenges they face music is giftedly performed by Offering A Full Line Of ing Materials Management speed." reminder of the terrible long­ acclimating themselves back Cleveland-area native Michael Sales And Services, and Polymer Compounding at The extraordinary cast term effect it had on its par­ into society. Cavanaugh, "tickling the ivo­ the University of Akron. of dancers was recruited as much ti cipants and victims, th an Brendan King, ries" and belting out Joel Viruses, Installs, Tech-Support Returning to Inde­ for their stamina as they were for seeing the still homeless Viet­ whose facial expression of songs, high above the stage. Wifi, Networking, Printerxs pendence, he began work as a their talent. nam-era Veterans walking the tortured angst complements There is a Dance Ma­ laborer and rose to the posi­ Tharp and Joel each re- streets in front of the Palace the furious dancing that he cabre of sorts in the 2nd act . WebSite Design, New & Used PC's tion of Corporate Materials performs throughout, espe­ with the dead (including one of New & Used Parts Manager for Allied Color In­ cially in Act II after returning the companions who didn't And Laptops Too! dustries, a division of home, acts out the inner tur­ make it back) rising off of a hill PolyOne (formerly M.A. moil that his character would of death - a "Les Miserable"­ be feeling ashe finds himself like barricade, to dance one ft­ Buy, Sell, Trade Your Old Computer Han~a Company), which he left in 1996 to pursue a politi­ disjointed form social order. nal dance. Working Or Not. Corbin Popp plays As long as the cast's cal career. 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Why should not come back! Tuesday, February 15, 2005-Friday, February 18, 2005-Page 9 Acrobats of Taiwan to peform By JIM AMATO The National Acrobats ofTaiwan will perform one show on Sunday, Although he was behind on points against Vitali when they March 6, at 3 p.m. at Playhouse Square Center's Palace Theatre. Known as the fought, I thought Lennox Lewis was coming on. Despite the cut, I think Chinese Cirque de Solei!, this company presents a breathtaking display of Lennox was enforcing his will and would have eventually stopped Vitali tumbling, spinning, dancing and death-defying defeats that the test creative and round the tenth round. Up to this point. Vitali has emerged as the#! man SPORTS physical boundaries of the human body. since Lewis retired. Tickets are on sale at the Playhouse Square Center box office; all Let's say Lewis does come back and beats Vitali again. That will College basketball's March Madness begins with MAC Madness at Gund tickets.com outlets located at most Tops Friendly Markets; by phone at 216- set the division back at least five years. Will Lennox hang around to fight Arena March 9 through March 12. MAC's top 16 men's and women's teams will 241 -6000 or online at www.playhousesquare.com. Tickets are priced between Chris Byrd or John Ruiz. If Lennox beats Vitali andre-retires, the confu­ compete for the MAC's automatic bids to the NCAA Men's and Women's Tourna· $15 and $30. Discounts for Groups of 20 or more by calling the Playhouse sion in the heavyweight division will be worse than it is now. ments, Check Guod Arena. com for game times and updates schedules. Square Center Group Sales Department at 216-771-4444. All-Star basketball game returns to Gund The second annual Ohio CoUege All-Stars will make this portunities provided by the event. by celebrities. . Black College All-Star Game will year's game even more extraordi­ 'The 2005 Black College More tl{an 13,000 people return to Gund Arena on Satur­ nary than the inaugural event." All-Star Game weekend celebration of attended the inaugural game last day,Aprill6. The all-star game will be educational, multicultural and enter­ year, which featured 22 of the top Event organizers have part of a basketball quadruple tainment activities is a great event for student athletes (basketball play­ developed a new plan for the col­ header that will include a celebrity the City of Cleveland," said Cleve­ ers) in the country from historically legegame. game featuring high-profile athletes, land Convention & Visitors Bureau black colleges and universities. "We plan to increase the actors and entertainers, and will be Dennis Roche. "The city will be A host of celebrities level of competition and fan in­ hosted by actress/comedienne strengthened by the expected 10.85 joined many volunteers in donat­ volvement by pitting the top bas­ Kym Whitley, who is (a native million dollar economic impact gen­ ing their time and money to con­ ketball players in the country from Clevelander). erated over the All-Star Game week­ tribute funds for deserving stu­ historically black colleges and Whitley, who starred in end." dents in need of financial support. universities (HBCU's) against top Next Friday and is fonner host of Education is a significant In just the first year, the players from colleges across the BET's Oh! Drama, is the honorary part of the event's activities. event generated more than $50,000 Keze/1 Pugh, of American Family Insurance, congratulates John State of Ohio," said John C. Pace, chairperson for the Black College Among the educational in funds designated for student Pace on his recent announcement of the 2nd Annual Black College All­ Jr., president of World-Class All-Star Game & Celebrity Extrava­ programs related to the Black College scholarships. Star Game to be held at Gund Arena on Saturda)\ April 16. Photo L to r: Events management, Inc. , which ganza. All-Star Game & Celebrity Extrava­ Black College All-Star Campy Russell, Rev. Hilton Smith, Pugh, Pace, Austin Carr and Michael manages the event. Cleveland high school ganza are: Game tickets are available at all House. Last year's event show­ girls and boys all-star basketball The End Zone Club, a year­ Ticketmaster locations or by call­ cased players from black colleges games and a cheerleading competi­ round college preparatory program ing the Gund Arena box office at Tribe starts Spring training only. tion will tip off the day's festivities. that provides ACI, SAT and profi­ (2 16) 241-5555 or(800) 332-2287. "We are very excited to Other festivities will in­ ciency test tutoring for students in You may also visit the ing this week. This is the year to which By KARL BRYANT be returning to Gund Arena to clude: Concerts featuring nation­ grades 7 through 12. Web site at Larry Dolan, Mark Shapiro and Co. have Snow might be on the ground, been pointing for successful contention. bring back the Black College All­ ally renowned recording artists. A College and Health Fair. www.blackcollegeallstargame.com but its time to check out the lawn mower They made no bones about it Star Game after experiencing such Parties and social events An Education Rally hosted for details. and the edge trimmers. that they will accept no Jess than the Play- ' a tremendous response in its first hosted by community-based The Tribe began Spring Train- offs. year," Pace said. "Bringing in groups and celebrities. Reggie Fowler makes bid on Vikings Most of the official events Eden Prairie, Minn., Febru­ "I'm excited to have the are being held in and around down­ ary 14, PRNewswire, Reggie Fowler, opportunity to purchase the Min­ LeBron, 'Z' shine as All-Stars town Cleveland. 46, at a news conference today an­ nesota Vikings," Fowler said. "I look forward to the agreement be­ By KARL BRYANT ron overall scored 33 Points ( 13 in the llgauskas. coming off of The event is expected to nounced he has signed a purchase ing revie.wed and approved by the All-Star Game), had II Rebounds (8). the bench in his 2nd All-Star attract more than 30,000 people to agreement for the Minnesota Vikings. downtown Cleveland, including Terms of the deal have not been dis­ NFL." LeBron James and Zydru­ and dished out I0 Assists (6). LeB­ Game. scored 12 points and pulled Fowler is founder and 16,000 at Gund Arena. closed. nas llgauskas had marvelous week­ ron had put up the· other numbers in down 7 boards in only 17 minutes owner of Spiral Inc., Chandler, AZ. It will provide more than ends at the NBA All-Star Game and the Sophomore-Rookie Challenge of action in the East's 125-115 The contract agreement will Spiral, Inc. is comprised of ancillary activities. Game on Friday, which the 2nd - year free-for-all win. $100,000 for the scholarship funds be reviewed by the NFL and voted six divisions including, Real Estate, Starting in two games, LeB- men won, 133-106. Somehow Allen Iver­ of community-based organizations upon by team owners within the next Aviation; Manufacturing, Agricul­ son, who smiled a lot, got the MVP that participate in fundraising op- 60 to 90 days. tural, Entertainment and Banking. Award. mostly on the strength of 9 Assists and going 7 for 7 from the Ff Line, although hitting a lackluster less than 1/3 of his shots from the field. Boxing Nostalgia The Cavs now try to By JIM AMATO build on their success from the 1st part of the season. when they • ,Y( bagged 30 wins. With 31 games left. and within a whisker of the Defend­ Why Carlos Monzon is the 'King' ing Champion Pistons in the Cen­ I cut my teeth on the adjective to describe Monzon. time othen then the devastating tral. they are shooting for Home sport of boxing in the mid-1960's. Whenever, who ever he Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Field Advantage to begin the *··/ / At that time the sport fought he always seemed so much playoffs. Yes Emile went the 15 was just coming out of a some­ stronger. / I "Z" has come on strong round distance in a return bout / what dreary period of champions the last several games and had There were some that were with Carlos but he fought a very although talented, lacked cha­ said, "It's because LeBron gets more clever. defensive fight and failed to do risma. me the in good positi9n." to There were faster or even enough to regain the title. score, but his rebounding have It was Cassius Clay, later considered harder punchers like the There would be d~­ also been markedly improved. to be Muhammad Ali that ener­ feared Bennie Briscoe but the fenses against former junior gized the sport and opened the strength and will of Monzon over­ title claimant and door for a group of boxers who came all challenges. long time contender Denny into the late 1970's established Carlos had 14 successful Moyer. themselves and that time as a truly defenses before relinquishing his He would twice turn Gund Arena "Golden Era" in boxing. crown. back the challenge of Jean Claude The boxers that molded Let me tell you his title de­ Bouttier of France. my mentality of what boxing was fense record was not padded. This is a guy who if all about. Back in the day when cham­ fighting today with all the frag­ It was a who's who of pions engaged in over the weight, mented titles would surely have talent and solid mass of fu ture Hall non-title excursions. won some kind of recognition. OfFamers. Well Carlos had his share. Carlos would meet and Jose Torres, Dick Tiger, Some of the men he faced beat Bennie Briscoe in a rematch , , Jose and beat in those encounters were of and then as if to fulfill his legacy, Napoles, , Ismael La­ the same caliber as the the challenges he would meet and twice defeat guna, Vincente Saldivar, Eder that have faced Hopkins in sanc­ his #l adversary, the very under­ Jofre, Fighting Harada arid Ruben tioned title matches. rated Rodrigo Valdes. Olivares. When Carlos laid the title on Let me state this, that in There were many more. the line it was usually against a legit his prime Valdes would have been The one boxer that and fonnidable opponent. a handful for Hagler. stands out for me in that era was Monzon was a very un­ He was to the middle­ in my humble opinion the best known comodity when he was signed weight division of that era as was middleweight over the last 40 to meet middleweight king Nino Esteban DeJesus was to the light­ years. Benvenuti. weight class during the Roberto I do not make this com­ Carlos was a decided under- Duran reign. ment lightly. dog. Valdes was a great That takes into consid­ Carlos brawled and he fighter that was in the wrong eration the ta lents of Joey mauled as Nino whined and com­ place at the wrong time. Giardello, Dick Tiger and more re­ plained to the referee. After twice defeating --~ ...... -- cent champions like Marvin Little by little the strength Valdes and cementing his claim as Hagler, , Tho­ and power of Monzon began to over­ the# I middleweight in the world, mas Hearns, Michael Nunn, James come the vast skills of the talented Carlos wisely thinking retired. Toney and the champion of today, Benvenuti. In his mid 30's and en­ . In the 12th round a weak­ joying a very nice life style Car­ I have the utmost respect ened but still proud and game los was smart enough to walk for all the boxers I've mentioned Benvenuti was felled for the count away. but in retrospect, I must rate Car­ by a crushing overhand right. Retirement was not the los Monzon above them. Here is The reign of Monzon had yellow brick road that Carlos en­ ebruary 18-:-.,~ why. begun. visioned. 1 In 102 professional fights True to his soul Carlos met That is an article for an­ Fri. aRd- Sa. at :&~~ Monzon was never knocked out. the best available competition. other day. at- We're talking about the He stopped Nino easily in a The bottom line is while time when title fights were 15 rematch. champion Carlos turned back the rounds. Ther, followed his defenses challenges of some very formi­ Kids seats jUst $5 il In talking to one knowl ­ against the great Emile Griffith. dable foes. edgeable fellow scribe about He stopped Emile in the first I give Bernard his due. Monzon, he described him as a fight. Marvin too. beast. How many people could I'm sorry though, Carlos I thought what a perfect say they knocked out Griffith at that would have beat the two of you. ------. ------~~------

Page 10 Thesday, February 15,2005-Friday, February 18, 2005 ( MENU TIPS ) EAST SIDI!}ti 1 ~NEWS Onions with a caramelized twist (NAPS)-Cold 2 teaspoons fresh thyme weather meals can make you leaves . . feel cozy, comforted, and Either way, the fin­ happy. ished product will be super­ An easy way to get special, sweet slow-cooked On The Town that satisfaction is with cara­ onions that you can use all MOVIES* MUSIC* THEATER* DANCE* RESTAURANTS* NIGHT LIFE melized onions. Sweet, slow­ year long as a condiment-on cooked onions are a great way sandwiches, to dress up a to add depth of flavor to simple sauteed chicken breast dishes you crave. First, you or chop, on toasted bread Gap Band, Cameo to rock Palace need to start with the best on­ rounds as an hors d'oeuvre or ion for the job. in an omelette for a special Two bands, one player Shaquille O'Neal. solo. Many say that's OSO brunch-or as the flavorful dubbed "the black But their #1 hit "You He is one of the most Sweets. Luckily, the variety is base of a dish such as braised Aerosmith" and one that has Dropped A Bomb on Me," re­ sought-after voices in the in­ in season-January through brisket, rich vegetable soup or achieved funk icon status will mains their most popular and dustry, touring with Annie March. in this Easy Braised Chicken have their Palace Theatre signature tune. Lennox and The Eurythmics as OSOs also have a with Sweet Onion Gravy. audience on their feet and The Wilson brothers well as Snoop Dogg and re­ unique cellular structure that Easy Braised Chicken With dancing, when Charlie Wil­ named their group after the cording with Quincy Jones, R. allows them to be cooked for a Sweet Onion Gravy son and The GAP Band black business hub of their na­ Kelly, Snoop Dogg and Roger long time without getting 1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut along with Larry Blackmon tive Tulsa, OK, but the "Green­ Troutman. mushy or losing their shape. into 10 pieces and Cameo appear on Friday wood Archer Pine Street Band" Not content to rest OSO are not only 2 tablespoons extra-virgin ol­ February 25, for one 7:30pm was a mouthful, not to mention on their musical laurels, The healthy like other onions-rich ive oil concert. marquee challenged, so they GAP Band still performs their - . ~ . ..-J ~";~ <. in the antioxidant, quercetin 2 cups caramelized onions The hard driving more logically evolved to "The hits catalog, but their perfor­ i:. ~ ·g( and compounds that help pre­ (with any flavoring}, made ac­ funk of the GAP's Charlie, Gap Band." mances also include a modern ~;; vent heart disease-they're the cording to directions above Robert and Ronnie (brothers) During their early ca­ flare as the band continues to "~ .. -- mildest onion out there, so 1 cup dry white wine, or Wilson set the benchmark for reer, Gap Band opened for art­ recod new projects. GAP Band and its members will perform at the they can please even the most 1/4 cup red wine vinegar contemporary artists like R. ists as diverse as The Rolling Joining The GAP Palace Theatre on February 25, at 7:30p.m. finicky eaters. 1 l/2 cups chicken broth (or Kelly, Keith Sweat, Stones, Willie Nelson and Leon Band is another trailblazing Once you've picked 2 cups, if using vinegar instead Blackstreet and Jagged Edge, Russell. group, the outrageous Larry the best onion, cooking them of wine) who borrowed their grooves From the late '70s Blackmon & Cameo. up can be oh-so-easy. Heat oven to 350. from The GAP's arsenal. through the '80s, GAP domi­ From the '70s through To make caramelized Sprinkle chicken parts with Gap's#l R&B song nated the R&B charts: four of today, Cameo has churned out onions: Melt 2 tbs. butter-in a salt and pepper. "Outstanding," became one their nine albums went platinum; pivotal sounds, sold over 10 medium-large skillet over me­ Heat oil in heavy skil­ of the most sampled songs they had 4 #I R&B hits and 15 million albums and even im­ dium-low heat. let over medium-high heat. in history, used by over 150 Top Ten R&B, hits. pacted colloquial speech with Add two large thinly Add chicken in two batches, artists, including Madonna, When he's not per­ their top pop hit and #1 Black sliced sweet onions and cook, and cook until brown on all Tina Turner, Usher, George forming as a memberofThe GAP Music Single "Word Up," a stirring occasionally, until on­ sides, about 12 minutes per Michael and even Laker Band, Charlie Wilson performs phrase that has never lost its ions are soft and golden, about batch. appeal with the urban popula­ 45 minutes: Spread caramelized tion. Two large onions onions in the bottom of a 4- From its 1976 begin­ will cook down to about one quart shallow baking dish. Movie Match Up nings, Cameo eventually bal­ cup of caramelized onions, so Nestle the chicken looned up to 11 members, but cook up an extra large batch. pieces in the onions. Chris·' Cinema Trivia in 1982 the group pared down They will stay fresh Pour excess oil from to its core musicians: Larry By CHRIS APPLING in the fridge for up to two the skillet. Add wine (or vin­ Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins, week·s. Then, use them the egar) and boil until reduced by Nathan Leftenant, Charlie TRIVIA • (Bhlck Leading Women) Members ofCameo will perform at the Palace The­ way chefs do, adding a quick half. Singleton and Aaron Mills. atre on February 25, at 7:30p.m. hit of richness to so many Add broth and re­ Having refocused, l. In what film did trayed the southern maid of dishes. turn to boil. Pour the broth they wen on to produce some things up in '86 with the plati­ dio in Atlanta as their after­ black actress Lonette white actress Sissy Spacek's The newest twist is mixture over the chicken and of their biggest successes. num-selling, international noon drive-time "Celebrity Air McKee star as the girlfriend family, ultimately leading to make your caramelized on- place the dish in the oven. Blackmon, Cameo's smash "Word Up-LP." Personality." of dancer Gregory Hines in Spacek to participate in sup­ ion even more special-by add- Bake until chicken is creator and producer, shook It became the world­ which they both worked at porting the Montgomery Bus He took to the radio ing flavors. Add fresh minced tender and cooked through, wide breakthrough for the the m9st famous, Harlem Boycot of the 1950s? mike like he'd been deejaying ginger or curry powder or 1 about 35 minutes. group, even tliollgh they had nightclub of the 1920s and 4. In Disney's com­ for decades. teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to Season to taste with 1930s and where real-life, edy Cool Runnings ( 1993 }, Jbst recorded ten previous albums His affinity for the the skillet along with the on- salt and pepper. For more tasty which had scored Top I 0 legendary entertainers like late, overweight white actor recording industry and those ions or add 1 tablespoon of recipes, visit Black Music hits. Lena Horne and Cab John Candy starred as the Jazz artists who earn their living fresh chopped sage or mint or sweetonionsource.com. "Word Up-LP" was Calloway once performed? coach of 4, black, Jamaican ~By NANCY ANN LEE...;. from it, made him a natural in­ 'Firebird' to be performed at Ohio Theatre 2. Who is the Af. men who want to form a Grammy nominated for Record of the Year, and took home terviewer, making the ratings rican-American actress with bobsled team to compete in Kindness rules the atre Friday, April 8th at 8 p.m. Etta Jones awards for Best Single and skyrocket during his stay on The program also in­ the distinctive mouth fea­ the 1988 Winter Olympics, but day in this magical tale when a Singer Etta Jones' Group and Album of the Year the airwaves. cludes the fanciful Balachine tures that portrayed the an­ who is the African-American prince frees the love of his life professional career began in at the 1st Annual Soul Train Tickets for the GAP with the help of a mystical bird­ classic, Who Cares, presented gry parent at odds with actor that portrayed the 'leader' 1945 after she reached the fi­ Awards. 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