SPORTS MENU TIPS EAST SIDEily NEWS During February Keith Smarts Tips To Help ISSUED FRIDAY Celebrate To Coach Cavs Kitchen Tasks SERVING LARCHMERE - WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND, MT. PLEASANT, LEE & AVALON, HARVARD- LEE,.MILES- UNION, UNIVERSITY Black History CIRCLE AREA, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, VILLAGE OF See Page 7 See Page.8 FREE HIGHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND READ ON- WRITE ON Tuesday,Jaouary21,2003-Friday,Jaouary24,2003 Building is symbol of neighborhood rebirth VOL.24No.2 "COVERING THE NEWS TODAY FORA BETTER TOMORROW" By REINALDO VAZQUEZ

The historic building at 11801 Buckeye Road, which Three charged in Doug Rias' death is currently being renovated By REINALDO VAZQUEZ at Peabody Concert Club near Police found him after years of neglect, stands Cleveland State University on there with his seat belt on. as a symbol of the Buckeye Three men have been Christmas night. Bell, who had been Road Area's past and future. arrested and charged with mur­ · He left the club at shot once in the back, ran to When the building is der in connection with the 3:30 a.m. and dropped off an aunt's house who lived fmally renovated, the 20,300 death ofDOug Rias, who was a some friends at their homes. nearby. Bell was treated at square feet property, which is Bedford Heights High School He stopped at a traffic light at MetroHealth Medical Center listed in the National Registry student and basketball star. East 131 st Street and Harvard and released days later. of Historic Places, will soon The three arrested are Avenue. At that intersection, Lohn said that a New house the administrative of­ WiUiam Scott, 20, Ryan Hood, a; 1993 Toyota Camry pulled Year's Eve vigil held in Rias' fices of the Beech Brook So­ 21, and Phillip Carter, III, 18. alongside Rias and passenger honor led to the arrests. cial Service Agency, an agency Cleveland Police are Nikon Bell, 19. While at the "People came for­ that services children with spe­ not discussing the motive for Rias intersection, a man got out of ward," he said. cial needs. the killing, but Police Com­ murder. the Toyota Camry and shot at He said anonymous John Hopkins, execu­ mander Edward Tomba said the "I believe Douglas the two teenagers. tips helped crack the case. He tive director of the Buckeye three men had argued with Rias Rias was your average Ameri­ Rias was shot at urges people to continue talk­ Area Development Corpora­ over a piece ofproperty Tomba can young man," Lohn said. least three tirri.es and drove off, ing to the police. tion, the organization that Buckeye Area Development Corporation is renovating would not describe. Rias, a freshman at running his car into a pole at "Please keep talking helped bring in the social ser­ the historic Union Savings building at E. 11 8th and Buckeye Road Youngstown State University, to us," he said. vice agency to the building, Edward Lohn, Cleve­ Ferris Avenue. to house office suites. land Police Chief, described was home for Christmas break hopes the building's renova­ the killing as senseless and said and staying with his mother, tion will kick start the revital­ downturn," he said. will be built on the land ofthe he was confident prosecutors -carol Rias, in Bedford Heights. The Real Deal ization of the entire Buckeye The predominantly parking lot of St. Luke's Hos­ would get a conviction on the Rias attended a party Road Area. African American families that pital in the next three years. ~lders The "Jewel of Buck­ moved into the neighborhood Finally, the historic Eddie Johnson dies after The passing of eye", as Hopkins calls the after the "white flight" came building at 1180 I will be vacant By R T. ANDREWS building, is "architecturally to inhabit an economically de­ no more as of Aprill, the esti­ the most interesting building pressed area. mated grand opening. tough battle with cancer Two distinct pillars in the neighborhood," he said. "Many businesses Hopkins hopes that ByHOWARDTAUB of Cleveland's African­ It is also the most rep­ closed and fled, and no new in addition to attracting busi­ American c·ommunity, Anita resentative. investments were coming in," ness activity, the Buckeye Area Former Browns line­ Lewis Polk and Marvin M. When the Buckeye Hopkins said. neighborhood will also become The building's va­ an African American cultural backer Eddie Johnson died Fisk, died within 24 hours of Road Area was a predomi­ nantly Hungarian neighbor­ cancy came to represent the center. Tuesday night after a two­ one another at the start of hood before the 70's, the area's dire economic situation. Just like Harlem, Ho~ year battle with colon cancer. this year. building, built in 1927, first As the national kins believes there could be a Mr. Johnson started Ms. Polk was a dy­ housed a Union Trust Bank economy picked up speed "Buckeye Road Renaissance." 59 of60 games between 1984 namic, forceful; trailblazer. branch and then a wholesale during the early 90's, new in­ Hopkins has been and 1988. Whether as activ­ ist, entrepreneur, journalist club that sold pop, candy and vest~ents began to breathe with BADC for ten years and On the day his ca­ or social worker, she was al­ juice at wholesale prices. new life into the neighbor­ has been its executive director reer ended, Mr. Johnson im­ ways distinguished by pas­ But at the onset of hood. Business activity since Oct. 2002. mediately went directly to Johnson sion and zest. the "white flight," the sudden started cropping up. Before BADC, Mr. Browns owner Art Modell, In whatever she move ofwhites from inner city "The Buckeye Road Hopkins was a social worker who was observing the sum­ at 2:00p.m. Rev. Paul Andrei did, she made a difference. neighborhoods into the sub­ Area underwent a rebirth," in Toledo and Cleveland with him will officate the services. mer practice, and thanked The hundreds of urbs, the building became va­ Hopkins said. the Children and Family Ser­ Mr. Johnson was a for giving him the opportunity people at her funeral cut cant. Currently, the neigh­ vices. He grad~ated in 1988 member ofHarvest Mission­ to play in the NFL. across all lines of race and According to Hop­ borhood continues to attract from David Myers University Mr. Johnson was a ary Baptist Church, 3649 class in the community. kins, the "white flight" phe­ new investment and develop­ with a degree in business ad­ man that was loved by all that E.93rd Street in Cleveland. The high and nomenon devastated the ment. ministration. he touched. He was a member of the mighty sat next to the low neighborhood economically. Huntington Bank Hopkins lives with Mr. Johnson is sur­ church's trustee board. and empty-pocketed. "The 70's and the opened Dec. 30 at 11623 Buck­ wife, Traci; daughter, Ay1iJ1a; 80's saw a continual economic eye Road, and 84 new homes and sons, Hasan and Najeeb. vived by his wife, Terri; and Rev. A.F. Caver is Anita had treated three children, Rashan; Fisk the pastor of Harvest Mis­ them all the same, mindful as derived from an extended Elelise; and Elexis. sionary Baptist Church. He she was of the Biblical in­ community family. Services for Mr. junction that God is no re­ For those were the By REINALDO VAZQUEZ begin this summer. Johnson will be held on will conduct a memorial ser­ specter of persons. days when lawyers, teach­ Plans for the existing Monday, January 27, at vice for Mr. Johnson at his Hundreds also at­ ers, bricklayers, hotel door­ The Buckeye Area St. Luke's Hospital building are Church On The Rise, 3550 church on Sunday, January tended the memorial service men, doctors, and chauf­ Development Corporation and still being worked out, but Crocker Rd., Westlake, Ohio 26 during their service. for Mr. Fisk. feurs, all lived side by side Neighborhood Progress, Inc Hopkins thinks that the build­ Marvin was much in the same block and stay­ are teaming up to build 84 ing will probably be turned into less the hurricane, more the BE offers career opportunities at-home mothers patrolled homes on the land ofthe park­ offices, condominiums and deepriver. . The workplace has fectively get, keep, or improve the streets with all-seeing ing lot of St. Luke's Hospital, apartments. He was quiet, vastly changed o:ver the past your job. eyes. according to John Hopkins, ex­ The construction of humble, devoted to commu­ the 84 homes is part ofa larger few years: Whether employed It wasn't just the ecutive director ofthe BADC. nity, family and profession. plan to rehabilitate the Buck­ This listless economy as an investment banker, pi­ class heterogeneity that The project, which is He was committed scheduled for completion eye Road Area. The plan in­ has left professionals with one lot, or engineer, you're not ex­ made .those days special. to providing dental services within three years, will begin cludes commercial and cultural ofthe toughest job markets in empt from becoming a casu­ It was the shared Hopkins to all regardless of income, the first of its three phases borhood Progress, Inc. is development of the area. more than a decade. alty of corporate cutbacks. ethos of a people honed by and labored in a variety or' this summer. scheduled to build a 40, 000 After the homes are Corporations are The situation is generations of grandpar­ ventures to create that real­ The first phase will square foot medical facility at built, Hopkins plans to encour­ slashing payrolls, restructuring even worse for African Ameri­ ents, aunts and uncles of ity, most notably as dental see the construction of 25 to East I 16th Street and Shaker age residents of the houses employee retirement benefits, cans; The black unemploy­ every hue and station and director of Hough­ 30 homes. Boulevard. surrounding the new develop­ reducing investments in 40 I (k) ment rate stands at 1% com­ expressed in countless in­ Norwood/Northeast Ohio The 84 single family Construction of the ment to buy, renovate and paint accounts, and ending perks. pared to the national rate of junctions and aphorisms. Neighborhood Health Ser­ homes and townhouses will new medical facility wi11 also their homes. If tough times have 6%. "Be a credit to your turned your professional life ln "Tough Times, vices for more than 30 years. run between East 11 Oth Street With equal fidelity, race." "You've got to be and East !16th Street. Court appoints 4 people to the Grand Jury upside down, the Black Enter­ Tough Choices," BE offers twice as good to get ahead." prise February 2003 Careers options and advice for fami­ he strove to advance the im­ The homes will be at The General Divi­ Morton G. Epstein and John age ofall dentists, especially "Education is the key." "He's market rate and will cost be­ sion of Common Pleas Court Ryan to the Grang Jury as ·and Opportunities issue offers lies to survive in difficult fi­ a race man." proven strategies that can ef- nancial times. black ones, and did so by tween $125,000 and $200,000. recently appointed Michael forepersons. Each was ap­ consistent professional ser­ The wall around In addition, Neigh- A.! Dolan, Craig Fraser, pointed by a judge. vant-leadership at every those communities was an Politics 2003 level. exclusionary society erected People like Ms. on a foundation of systemic Gasoline prices drop in area U.S. moves closer to war Polk and Dr. Fisk come to oppression and inequity that Prices for Northeast week for self-serve gasoline solution to the political crisis mind at those increasingly was maintained by a brutal­ and end the general strike ByHOWARDTAUB cratically elected system in Ohio motorists dropped a than last year when the aver­ frequent occasions when ity both institutionalized and Iraq. penny at the gasoline pumps age price at the pumps was there, but oil production and middle-class black Ameri­ random. But bred into the As the United Na­ Only by replacing to an average of$I .48 for self­ $1.09 per gallon. shipping remain stalled. likes ofMs. Polk and Dr. Fisk tion weapons inspectors the corrupt regimes with ac­ cans who should know bet­ serve unleaded, according to Today's price is a Crude oil prices re­ was a Southern-inflected continue to comb the nation countable leaders, will the ter speak nostalgically of today's AAA Ohio Motorists penny above the nationwide main high at slightly above determination to break down of Iraq, the United States region be able to grow and "the good old days." Association Fuel Gauge Sur­ average of$1.47 per gallon and $32 per barrel. continues to bang the raise the standard of living Fond and fuzzy those walls by unstinting vey. Last week's survey re­ a nickel above Ohio's state­ The recent blast of drums ofwar. for its people. reminiscences run to the effort and achievement. ported average prices at $1.49 wide average of$1.43. cold weather across the Mid­ Additional naval Iran will be next in days when tightly woven When our increas­ per gallon. According to AAA, west and Northeast is also ships are steaming their way the transformation process. communities oflike-minded ingly complex and compart­ Area motorists are various ef(orts are underway adding upward pressure to oil towards the Middle East. The revolution will folk looked out for each mentalized lives lead us to paying 39 cents more this in Venezuela to negotiate a prices. President Bush come from inside the nation. other. rhapsodize the past, we continues the rapid buildup The United States For African-Ameri­ should be inspired by the AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey ofAmerican forces. will play no role in this revo­ cans, the sense of commu­ recollection ofthose who la­ The removal of lution. The people will re­ nity was nurtured by the bored to help give us the Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline Saddam Hussein is a critical move the Muslim clerics and need to depend upon one choices that are now ours to Regular Mid-Grade Premium part of a much larger plan mullahs by themselves. another. build upon. Today (l-24-03) $1.48 $1.58 $1.68 by the United States. The next year will As the e ld e~s To reach this East (1-17-03) The United States be one of massive change Last Week $1,.49 $1.59 $1.69 taught us, virtue was made Side News writer: (1-26-02) will attempt to place a demo- in the region. Last Year $1.09 $1.19 $1.29 ofthat_ necessity and joy was [email protected]. Page2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, January 21, 2003-Friday, January 24, 2003 II VANTAGE POINT 1111 YOUR HEALTH II Book published on James Meredith in Mississippi Baby bottle causes tooth decay A new paperback by U.S. Army combat troops Baby bottle tooth de­ after the appearance of the director at the affiliated Delta book is hitting bookstores this (yes, That Trent Lott)" at the cay (BBTD), a serious dental first tooth. Dental Plans ofMichigan, Ohio week - and it could be one of climax of the riots- the sol­ condition that strikes children Parents should also and Indiana. "Children need the most provocative shows diers confiscated 24 weapons, between the ages of one and check baby's mouth once a healthy teeth for chewing, you'll ever put on the air. which were seized and flown four, is the subject of a new month for any early signs of speaking clearly, developing The book is so ex­ to the FBI forensic laboratory public awareness campaign tooth decay, such as white self-esteem and spacing for plosive that in the past three in Washington, DC. I'll send sponsored by the affiliated streaks on the upper ~our front their permanent teeth." months alone it has been fea­ you the October 1962 cable Delta Dental Plans of Michi­ teeth near the gum lines. "We want to let par­ tured on NBC Nightly News that author Doyle discovered gan, Ohio and Indiana. A child's first dental ents know that with a little ef­ with Tom Brokaw - ABC at FBI headquarters through When left unchecked, appointment should be sched­ fort they can ensure their child World News Tonight - Na­ the Freedom of Information BBTD leads to serious condi- uled around the time of the will have a happy, healthy tional Public Radio - The New Act, addressed to J. Edgar Hoover. tions that affect children's later second birthday or sooner if smile," says Dr. Jacobson. York Times and USA Today. Meredith How Attorney Gen­ dental health, eating habits and parents notice problems. For additional infor­ The book is An Why that man, James · combat troops. eral Robert Kennedy secretly growth. "Our goal is to high­ mation, visit American Insurrection: James Meredith, became one of How those Amen­ F. ordered the Forced Segrega­ BBTD is caused by light the fact that baby, or pri­ www.deltadentalmi.com ( Meredith And the Battle of America's greatest but least- can soldiers earned scores of tion of 4,000 African-Ameri­ prolonged exposure to fluids macy, teeth are very important Michigan), Oxford, Mississippi, 1962 by honored civil rights heroes. battlefield medals in the com- can U.S. Army soldiers during such as milk, formula and juice, for a child," says Jed J. www.deltadentaloh.com William Doyle (Random Hint: he believes the bat rescue ofan entire Ameri­ the rescue operation - and especially when used in a bed- Jacobson, D.D.S., M.S., (Ohio) and House/Anchor Books): entire discussion ofcivil rights can city - but were denied the how many of the black troops . time or naptime bottle. M.P.H., vice president, pro.: \vww.deltadentalin.com (Indi­ The book breaks a is an outrageous insult to black medals by authorities in Wash­ were stripped offthe front lines Sugary fluids pool fessional services, and dental ana). forgotten, epic story ofAmeri­ Americans - and he became an ington for the express purpose as they moved into the field, around children's teeth and be­ can courage, and it's all true: outspoken ultra-conservative. ofhushing up the incident. I'll causing shouting matches, . come a breeding ground for Services held for Leon Walton How a 29-year old How an armed rebel- send you the 1963 "smoking written protests, operational bacteria. Acid produced by Services were held at R.A. a boarder. black Air Force veteran - a lion erupted in the heartland of gun" memo that author Doyle breakdowns and a near-sol­ bacteria attacks tooth enamel Prince Funeral Services re­ He told police that man who Martin Luther King, America - a white revolt that unearthed in the Pentagon diers mutiny. and causes decay after re­ cently for Leon Walton, 52, three men wearing masks burst Jr. put at the top of his own caused hundreds ofcasualities, files. How Doyle's book peated attacks. who was shot on New Year's into the kitchen at about 5:30 list ofheroes - single-handedly mass federal confiscation of The Trent Lott Mys­ inspired the City of Oxford, Long time exposure Eve inside a house on East p.m. on December 31, shot him triggered the greatest Consti­ privately-owned firearms -- tery- How J. Edgar Hoover Mississippi and the Governor leads to severe toothaches, 123rd Street near St. Clair and then fled. . tutional crisis since the Civil and a lighting invasion of was alerted about Trent Lott's ofMississippi to welcome back abscessed teeth or tooth loss. Avenue. Neighbors reported War. American soil by 20,000 U.S. college fraternity being raided the forgotten military veterans Delta Dental offers Interment was at hearing gunshots, but did not of the Battle of Oxford to be parents important advice for the National Veterans Cem­ see anything. 'African Tales' at Allen Theatre honored as heroes, in the city preventing BBTD. etery in Rittman, Ohio. Cuyahoga County where they were attacked as The not-for-profit Walton died Coroner Elizabeth Balraj said The Huntington Na­ ture and their spiritual beliefs. a.m. in the Allen Theatre. enemy soldiers 40 years ago. dental benefits provider advises Wednesday, January 8, from Walton died from injuries to his tional Bank Children's Theatre As in other traditional Tickets are just The book is both con­ parents to begin offering flu­ injuries sustained in the shoot­ abdomen and left thigh, which Series presents African Tales -folk tales, the animals exhibit $12.00 each and are available troversial and topical - right ids in a cup to children at age ing at the house where he was aggravated a heart condition. 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High wholesale munications Act was passed, tails before switching to a new ing ceremonies held at the A: For decades, con­ rates and smaller customer popu­ Ameritech was allowed to tem­ provider and carefully review the Miles Avenue Family YMCA sumers did not have a choice in lations have made these areas less porarily set wholesale prices new local telephone bill after and at Warrensville Heights local telephone service providers. attractive to competitors. I t while the Public Utilities Com­ switching. Middle School. (Local telephone service includes is uncertain when more choices mission of Ohio (PUCO) inves­ Q: Where can Nicole Lawrence, di­ basic dial tone as well as features for residential consumers will tigated what the company should Ameritech Ohio customers learn rector of programs at E City more about local telephone choice? ranging from Caller ID to become available in these mar­ be allowed to charge competitors said: "The teachers and the kets. to connect with an use certain A: The OCC, the resi­ Steel Peterson Voicemail). kids worked so hard to de­ Even as the long-dis­ Q: How did local tele­ parts of its system. This pro­ dential utility advocate, provides panel of community business ily enrolled. The curriculum, velop their business ideas tance competitive market devel­ ph~e choice develop? cess took more than five years the "Comparing Your Local Tele­ leaders. created by the National Foun­ and turn them into profes­ oped and many consumers began A: A federal law and resulted in sigificant reduc­ phone Choices" guide for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place dation for Teaching Entrepre­ using cellular phones, most Ohio­ known as the Telecommunica­ tions in the wholesale prices Ameritech customers free of sional business plans. award$ of$150, $100, and $50, neurship (NFTE), is nationally ans could get their local home tele­ tions Act of 1996 was passed to charged by Ameritech during the charge. This guide helps consum­ Many have actually respectively, were given to the recognized for its effectiveness phone service from only one pro­ try to open local telephone mar­ PUCO's investigation. As soon ers evaluate their local telephone started their businesses and top students in each program in turning at-risk inner city vider. Now, choices are becom­ kets to competition. Under this as Ameritech's wholesale prices service needs, provides a side-by­ are making money!" who presented the best busi­ yout toward viable business ing available for customers of law, existing local telephone com­ were lowered, competitors could side comparison chart of service Brender Arnold led ness plans. opportunities and a new vision Ameritech Ohio, the largest local panies were required to provide afford to enter Ameritech 's mar­ offers, suggests questions con­ the Warrensville Heights The competition and for futures without poverty. telephone company in the state. competitors with fair access to ket and serve residential custom­ sumers might ask providers be­ Middle School students celebration mark the culmina­ For further informa­ The competitors that have entered the telephone lines and other fa­ ers. fore signing up for service and pro­ through the class and tion of70 hours ofbasic entre­ tion about E City, see their web Ameritech's market are offering cilities necessary for them to pro­ Q: What steps can vide a glossary ofcommonly used Genevieve Skettle guided the preneurship training in which site www.ecitycleveland.com telephone services and features. packages, many ofwhich bundle vide competitors with fair access consumers take to make a local YMCA entrepreneurs. these students have voluntar- or call (216) 896-1597. unlimited local calling with fea­ to the telephone lines and other telephone choice? 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By HASHIM A. KHALIQ ral-born instinct? Ir Raheem (In the name of Al­ A proofor example of back their mockery on them This is just like a guy ting sin after sin. Or did he choose to lah, The beneficent, The Most the souls Fitrah is our con­ and give them rope in their saying: "I've been committing "Therefore, stand Neighbors below is a spread a sense of superior Merciful) science. trespasseses; so will wander fornication for 20 years and firm in your devotion to the question from a ~rson from a consciousness within several In Islam, there is the Even as children like blind ones (to and fro). nothing bad has happened to upright faith-the nature made online forum that I am part of. men throughout (such as concept ofFitrah (Natural Dis­ without knowing about any The thing here is me, so this must be okay. " by Allah, the one who created This was very inter­ Prophet Mohammed, !sa­ position.) type of religion or belief we again the fact that you get Allah has given this mankind - and the laws ofna­ esting to me so I felt I should Jesus, lbrahim-Abraham) the Fitrah means Nature. have our conscience. what you strive for. type of individual rope or the ture ordained by Allah cannot share it. world to spread a common The concept of Our conscience is Allah gives you rope ability to continue to live this be changed. Question: message to the ends of the Fitrah is the understanding what makes us feel uncomfort­ in your trespasses. way. That is the standard Peace be upon you. earth? that Allah created us all. able when we feel that we are When your Allah hasn't made it of true. faith, but most among I was interested in Or maybe Allah Our souls were lined about to do something wrong. trepasses is evil and sin, Al­ hard or cause some sort of di­ mankind do not know." opinions and how you truly wants us to battle it out and up before Allah. All people have ana- lah lets you continue on think­ saster to happen, so the per­ (Quran: Surah Ar-Rum, Ayah feel, (people who follow what those who manage to not lose Our souls bore wit­ ture. ing that way is okay. son feels comfortable commit- 30) they have been told to believe focus on Him, receive the ben­ ness to Allahs supremacy and That nature changes need not reply and please no efit? greatness. as we grow and learn. Bible-pushers, I'm not in the These are just ques­ "0 Muhammed, re­ The nature to obey mood.) tions, to maybe show some­ mind mankind about the inci­ Allah, and acknowledge him My question is was one a direction of thought dent when your Lord brought either gets enhanced or Allah's intention really orga­ they have yet to consider, and into existence the offspring dwindles. nized religion? maybe someone to throw from the loins ofAdam and his Basically, we all are If so, why did he some other questions into the descendants (viryually every enlightened by nature. choose to truly enlighten just mix. single human being) and made Through our free­ one man (lsa, Mohammed, Anyway, I just them testifY about themselves. will, we choose what path to Ibrahim)? wanted to talk about some­ Allah asked them: go. Why didn't he instill thing new. "Am I not your Lord?" they We either choose to a sense of proper conscious­ Answer: replied: Yes! 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ODUM Blessing told the Sen­ responsible and legal solution that the Mafia would move in cuse after the fact, it looks like Trust your own gut ate Agriculture Committee that to deal with Ohio's chronic to control prostitution, narcot­ Anyone who has ex­ you're only willing to be hon­ instincts that tell you when It has been only a as many as 70 percent of the economic problems, legisla­ ics, and the gambling activities. perienced a breach of trust est if you're caught. something is wrong. few weeks since the election, customers at some out-of-state tive leaders come up with this After Bingo, the next knows the pain and confusion Expect the healing Some of our anger and the Ohio's Republican racetracks and casinos are tired, regressive idea already most popular form ofiegalized that can go into trying to re­ process to take time. It can occurs because we felt some­ controlled General Assembly Ohioans. twice rejected by Ohio voters. ' gambling is horse racing. store that trust. take a lot of repetitions ofyou thing was wrong, but talked is about to perpetrate a major "It pains me to see This is not leader­ However, the odds of Any number of cir­ following-through before the ourselves out of it. economic hoax upon the these other states suck Ohio ship. It is an easy way out -a winning and the payoffs are cumstances can cause us to other person begins to believe If your gut tells you people whose best interests dry," Blessing told the commit­ major economic hoax. not nearly as good in state-run Jose trust. in you again. something is not right, honor it pretends to serve. tee during the first hearing on However, Governor lotteries as they are in illegal It can be a fairly mi­ How many? Prob­ that enough to check it out. The legislature is ex­ his bill. "Ohioans are gambling Taft opposes the idea and has numbers games, and this has nor incident, like a teen being ably many more than you Living with integrity pected to approve a bill by in Ohio." warned legislators that he will made the state lotteries less late for a few too many cur­ think your transgression de- Sen. Lou Blessing, a Cincin­ I am not a gambler, do veto the measure if it arrives is a life choice. competitive. fews, or a major one, like an serves. It's about who we are nati Republican that would not play bingo and only play on his desk. Most state lotteries infidelity in a relationship. Although feelings do and how we choose to live, authorize the installation of the state controlled lottery a Taft is joined in op­ have run into scandals and The person who lied not repair mathematically, if more than it is about improv­ approximately 14,000 elec­ few times a year, but I believe posing this bill by all state­ problems that reduced their feels they can never do you lied only once and follow­ ing our relationships. tronic slot machines at Ohio's the slot machine bill by Sen. wide officeholders, plus Ohio potential profits. enough to be trusted again. ing that told the truth nine We keep our word seven racetracks to raise rev­ Blessing is bad public policy Sens. Mike DeWine and Gambling once pro­ The deceived person times, to the other person not because it pleases others, enue for the state. for several reasons: First, Ohio­ George Voinovich. voked concern as a major so­ probably feels it would be fool­ you're still untruthfullO% of but because we value honesty The way the lottery ans voters have twice rejected So Taft is not alone cial problem leading to ''moral ish to become too accepting the time. and want our daily lives to re­ raised revenue for the well-funded efforts to bring in his staunch opposition to a decay." too soon. We don't like dealing flect that belief. schools, I bet. casino gambling to Ohio. radical expansion oflegalized Now lotteries, Ifyou want someone with people who may by ly­ Living qonestly also Even after the bugs Despite this over­ gambling in Ohio - an expan­ horserace betting, and casinos to regain their trust in you, try ing-to us. improves our self-worth, be­ were ironed out, the Ohio lot­ whelming opposition by voters sion that would sap dispos­ these tips that can help: It are promoted and protected by takes many repeti­ cause we feel better about our­ tery has been a disappointing and respected leaders of their able income and take money Don't make excuses. public agencies as a safe and tions of honest behavior be­ selves when we do what we revenue earner or the school own party, the leadership are from the pockets ofthose who Admit your responsibility. fore the other person is sure important method of raising say. system. underterred in their pursuit of can least afford it. Apologize and affirm that you whether he's dealing with the Though at first, it Keeping revenues fool's gold-gambling. Many voters argued public revenue. will not behave in the same truthful you or the deceptive may seem as if a broken trust high requires an imaginative Secondly, it may be manner again. you. can never be repaired, people administration capable of in­ unconstitutional. Vision center opens in area Blaming someone Ifyou are the person have a marvelous ability to troducing new games, offer­ The Ohio Constitu­ else or claiming a circumstance who was deceived, you can LCA-Vision, one of Cleveland residents make amends. ing winners frequently, and tion clearly limits legal gambling beyond your control won'tcut also take a role in the rebuild­ the nation's oldest and lead- wishing to schedule a free, no­ The tough part is avoiding scandals. in Ohio. ing providers of laser vision obligation vision evaluation at it. ing of trust. The voters clearly holding on through the re­ Lotteries have addi­ correction services, recently the center can call LasikPlus Even if your watch First, start by paying tionally been critized as a re­ said "no" in 1990 and again in building phase while consis­ opened the company's 33rd (toll-free) at 1-800-LasikPius(J­ did stop at l 0:30 p.m. and attention to the efforts of the gressive form oftaxation. 1996. tency replaces doubt, time re­ LasikPlus Vision Center, 6701 800-527-4575) to arrange an ap- you've brought it as exhibit A, other person to now be trust­ Blessing said he fig­ Yet, the Republican duces discomfort and forgive­ Rockside Road, Suite 209. pointment. your spouse, parent or friend worthy and make amends. ures Ohioans travel to out-of­ controlled legislature may have ness replaces anger. is unlikely to buy that as the Though what is be­ state casinos mainly for the found a way around the ex­ Sebastian, Amos shows cancelled If, despite these ef­ reason you didn't show up ing done may seem insufficient slot machines and would stay pressed will of the people. Ohio Theatre shows cally (by check or charge credit forts, problems with trust and unti13am. to repair the damage, appreci­ in Ohio ifthey had the chance. This is not leadership. starring singer, John Sebstian, according to the method of honesty persist in your fam­ Deliver on your ate the effort being made and Many Ohioans trav­ It is an unimaginative scheduled for Feb. 7, and ac­ pure hase) for patrons who pur­ ily, or ifanger prevents move­ tor John Amos in the play promises. Even in areas that remember that the other per­ els to Indiana, West Virginia, way out. chased tickets at the Box Of­ ment toward forgiveness, a "Halley's Comet," scheduled seem rather trivial, you can son could as easily be doing Michigan and Canada too The effort to present fice, by phone or online. consultation with a counsel­ for Feb. 8, have been can­ build trust every day by do­ nothing and simply expecting play slot machines. it as a solution only insults the Patrons who pur­ celled. ing what you say you will do. you to just "get over it." ing professional might help chased tickets at the outlets Blessing said that it intelligence of II mil!ion Ohio- Since rescheduled Ifyou say you'll call Secondly, instead of fine-tune your relationships would be great if they could ans. dates for Sebastian or Amos will have to return to their if you're going to be late, call. feeling a need to put your trust and get you moving toward enjoy their hobby without Representatives of point-of-purchase to receive a healthier communication. are not available at this time, If you say you'll do the laun­ in someone else, get better at leaving their state. the racing industry told the refunds will be made automati- refund. dry, do it. 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McGrady also aver­ 11 00 and the Cavs Radio Net­ duced many a fine fighter. lost more then he won but it Smart was named the ages 4. 7 apg and I. 73 spg work with Joe Tait calling the Lenny ·and Ray was against top flight compe­ 14th head coach in franchise while Mike Miller posts 16.4 action at 7:30p.m. Mancini, Tommy Bell, Tony tition like Ron Delaney and history on Monday, January 20 ppg and 5.6 rpg. Orr Monday, Janu­ Smart Ilguaskas Janiro, "Red" D'Amato and another champ, Lew Jenkins. by General Manager Jim Zydrunas Ilgauskas ary 27, Cleveland will host the the Clippers on October 30. (15.6 ppg, ·7.4 apg). Harty Arroyo. 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Hawks are led cal boxing fans remember just Charley Fusari. 21, the Cavaliers loss to the byGlennRobinson (20.4 ppg, Area schools to face tough basketball teams how tough Joey Carkido was. As you can see Joey Orlando Magic, 103-94. 7.3 rpg), Shareef-Abdur Benedictine boys sity at I :00 p.m. They will play Massillon Carkido racked up an didn't fight too many stiffs. ~cGradyiscurrently Rahim (19.9 ppg, 7.8 rpg) and basketball team will play East Tech girls bas­ Washington High School on impressive 33-3 record as an Still there were more Tyrone Hill placed on injury list Walsh Jesuit High School on ketball team will play Martin Feb. 1, at Shaw at 6:00p.m. amateur boxer before turning losses then victories. Feb. 1, at Benedictine at 6:00 Luther King High School on Shaw High girls bas­ professional in 1945. Asapro · In 1951 kayo losses Cleveland Cavaliers ager. p.m. They will play Orange Jan. 28, at MLK at 3:00p.m. ketball team will play Bedford he won 46 ofhis first 50 fights to Chuck Taylor and Johnny against some rugged custom- Saxton pushed Joey out qfthe forward Tyrone Hill was placed Hill has played in 30 High School onFeb.2, at Gund John F. Kennedy High Heights High School on Jan. ers like Vick Moreno, Pete big leagues. on the Injured List with the Arenaat4:30 p.m. School boys basketball team 30, at Bedford Heights at 6:00 games (25 starts) this season Manchio, Ray Salas and Ross He would lose all four right hand contusion, it was East Tech High will play Collingwood High p.m. They will play Columbus for the Cavaliers, averaging Anzalone. of his 1952 contests. announced recently by Jim School boys basketball team School on Jan. 29, at JFK at 6:00 Muftlin High School Feb. 1, at 6.8 ppg and 8.8 rpg in 28.2 OnDecember8, 1947 In 98 professional Paxson, Cavaliers Senior Vice will play Martin Luther King p.m. Columbus Muffiin at I :00 p.m. President and General Man- minutes per contest. High School on Jan. 28, at Shaw High School Joey fought the first of four fights Joey retired with a re­ Warrensville Heights East Tech at 3:00p.m. They boys basketball team will play world champions he would spectable 59-32-7 record. High School boys basketball will play University High Valley Forge High School on meet in his distinguished ca- He boxed several team will play Bedford Heights School on Feb I., at Univer- Jan. 31, at Shaw at 6:00 p.m. reer. times at Madison Square Gar­ High School on Feb. I, at War­ Paddy DeMarco den. Wagner, Boozer on Rookie Challenge rensville Heights at 12:30 p.m. halted Joey in seven rounds. In 1988 he was in­ Cleveland Cavaliers game (T-fifth), a.799 free throw Warrensville girls The year 1948 was an ducted into the Trumbull guard Dajuan Wagner and percentage (fifth) and a .319 basketball team will play Val­ up and down year for Joey. County of Ohio Legends Of forward Carlos Boozer head three-point field goal percent­ ley Forge on Jan. 29, at Valley He won only five of Leather Hall OfFame. A wor­ the list of 18 players selected age (fifth). Forge at 6:00p.m. 16 fights while losing eight thy tribute to a fine fighter. to play in the 200.3 'got milk?' Boozer leads all NBA Rookie Challenge on NBA rookies with a .544 field goal Special Olympics starts winter games All~Star Saturday, February 8, percentage, while also ranking Nearly 200 athletes giant slalom will test athletes' The ceremonies will in Atlanta's Philips Arena. among the rookie leaders with will take to the slopes and the skill, technique and speed. include the Parade of Athletes Wagner leads all ice rink to compete in the 2003 Unified events in NBA rookies in scoring this 8.6 points per game (ninth), 6.0 and the lighting of the Flame Special Olympics Ohio State which a Special Olympics ath­ season with 15.6 ppg, while rebounds per game (fourth), ofHope. Winter Games on January 22- lete competes with his or her also ranking among the rookie 0.59blocksper~e(sixth),0.9 Several organiza­ 24. non-mentally disabled partner, leaders with 33.4 minutes per assists per game (19th), a .707 tions and individuals provide Athletes will travel to will also take place.in each of game (second), 3.0 assists per free throw percentage (ninth) support for State Wmter Games northeastern Ohio to compete the four sports. game (T-third), 1.00 steals per and 0.82 steals per game (eight). which include the American in these Games which are The State Winter Legion and Cingular Wireless hosted by the Cuyahoga Val­ Games kick offthe 2003 state -the Gold Medal Sponsor of "I've be~n thinking,' mom. So I think competition schedule, which Huntington ley National Park, Kent State the Games. University and Brandywine Ski consists of eight state events it's time for me to leave." Children's Theatre Special Olympics Resort. throughout the year. presents Ohio provides year-round This year athletes All athletes compet­ sports training and competi­ FRICAN TALK African Tales will represent 18 local Special ing in the State Winter Games Olympics organizations from have trained weekly with their tion for children and adults of Earth 14 counties. local Special Olympics pro­ with mental retardation, giving Alpine skiing, nordic grams for a minimum ofeight them opportunities to develop and Sky skiing, speed skating and fig­ weeks. physical fitness, demonstrate February 8 ure skating are the four sports Opening Ceremonies courage and experience joy as Saturday, I 0:30AM in the Allen Theatre in which athletes will compete for the Games will be held they participate in the sharing Safari into the jungles of Ghana to discover Wednesday, January 22 at 4:30 of gifts and friendship with the orgins of ancient African folklore at State Winter Game.s. and mythology through a magical Events such as 1, 000- · p.m. at the Virginia Kendall their own families, other Spe­ blend of vibrant costumes, meter speed skating, individual Lake Shelter Area in the Cuya­ cial Olympics athletes and the· pulsating rhythms, and pairs figure skating and hoga Valley National Park. community. storytelling and dance.

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