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By GEORGE GOLDMAN ceremony were members of LeVert’s family, including his The support and love for parents, of the the late Gerald LeVert was shown O’Jays, Martha and his brother, on Wednesday afternoon in subzero Shawn, as well as his daughter, weather when his fans and support- Camryn. ers came out to E.25th and St. Clair Also at the dedication Avenue to help celebrate the naming was Gerald’s person friend and of the street for him - Gerald LeVert body guard, Big Joe Bailey, who Lane. was glad to see a large turnout A stretch of East 25th Street for the dedication honoring Ger- between Superior and St. Clair av- ald. enues has been renamed in honor of There were other the Cleveland R&B singer, who died speakers such as Councilman in November. Kevin Conwell and WZAK’s The lane is near the studios general manager Chris Forgy of WZAK FM/93.1, where Gerald’s who talked about Gerald and the music has been on the playlist for love that he had for the city of years. On hand for the dedication Cleveveland. Eddie LeVert, who is the father of the late Gerald LeVert, thanks the fans and supporters for their support at the loss of his son and for coming out to support the naming of a street for Gerald. LeVert told the supporters how heart felt he and family is for the street naming. Photo L to r: LeVert, Councilman Kevin Conwell and Chris Forgy, general manager of WZAK Radio Station.

Ron Bledsoe, who is the Labor Steward of Local 310, deals with the subzero weather while working to prepare demolition to St. Luke’s Hospital. Dungy wins Super Bowl as first black coach By KARL BRYANT

Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy, after beating his stu- dent and friend, Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith 29-17 to become the first African-American coach to win a Martha LeVert, the mother of the late Gerald LeVert, addresses Super Bowl, graciously said, “Great fans and supporters during the naming of the street for Gerald. Also in Coaches that I know could have done During a recently held Sports Awards presentation, Ted Ginn, Sr. was this if they’d been given the opportu- honored with a Special Award for working with students. Ginn is the football the photo is Gerald’s brother, Shawn. After Gerald’s death in November nity. I feel good I was the first coach at Glenville High School. Dominique Moreanu received an award for of 2006, Cleveland city council immediately named the street in Gerald’s one to do it and represent the guys who her Gold Medal winning gymnastics. (ESDN Photo by Bill Moore) honor. came before me. I dedicate the game to them.” It was fortuitious that two African American head coaches were Author Kimberla L. Roby visits Rice Library in the same Super Bowl after there were none in the 40 previous Super hundreds of thousands of readers so I think my readers continue to want Bowls and every NFL Championship interested in the dirty dealings of this more of him because they want two character-and of the public personas things: For him to reap what he has Game before that. Dungy The career of Fritz Pollard, his acts are based upon? Roby said sown and for him to hopefully one the first Black pro football coach of It wasn’t until 68 years later “I think it’s because they know him day find true redemption. My readers the Akron Pros in 1921 and subse- that another person of color was even personally. Curtis Black is a fictitious definitely love to hate him, but in the quently three other teams, pre-dated named as a Head Coach and even given character but he is very much alive and end, it’s my belief that they want to the first NFL Championship Game. a chance. well throughout this entire country. see him finally do the right thing.” Gasoline prices escalate up in area The price of gas in North- used in the warmer months begin east continued its rise this week appearing in California in March when a gallon of regular, unleaded, and are gradually introduced in other self-serve gasoline increased by 10 markets as the Memorial Day holiday cents. Currently, the cost at the pump approaches at the end of May. is $2.21. The introduction of these According to the AAA Fuel so-called “boutique” fuels usually Gauge, although the price of crude cause prices to increase in March, Rice Branch assistant librarian Jeffrey Simmons shows off author oil has been gradually moving higher April and May since they are more Kimberla L. Roby’s new book “Love & Lies” while visiting the branch. “Love - and is now knocking on the door of costly to make than winter fuels, and & Lies” is the tenth book that Roby has published. While in Cleveland she $60 per barrel - the nationwide average the transition process generally results visited book stores to promote the book. price of gasoline has not moved much in depleted gasoline inventories in the at all. spring and early summer. Kimberla Lawson Roby, the church, in her newest, “Love At $2.18, today’s price per On the oil price front, the famed for chronicling the misdeeds of and Lies,” the church issues are gallon is just three cents higher than it very cold weather in the upper Mid- scandal-plagued preacher Curtis Black, revisited-and it seems like the was two weeks ago when the oil price west and Northeast this week has talks about the ramifications of misuse news headlines across the country was below $55 per barrel. Engergy helped lift prices, as has continuing of power and trust from the pulpit in a are mirroring the topics that Roby analysts say this is probably because concern about tension between the compelling new book, “Love And Lies” delves into within the pages of During the 70’s Soul Jam at the Wolstein Center, WZAK Radio Station the industry is in the early stages of United States and Iran; especially honored Fannie Lewis and other leaders for their Black History Celebration. (on sale now from William Morrow). these books. beginning to draw down inventories after the President of Iran announced Recent Headlines rage involv- Roby has strident and Photo L to r: Darrel E. Hegar, Lewis and Councilman Kevin Conwell. of winter-grade gasoline to make way his country would achieve significant ing ministers are: “Haggard admits ‘sex- strong opinions about the misdeeds for the summer blends. This means nuclear progress on February 11. Hours extended for utility customers ual immorality,’ apologizes” (Associ- of preachers and pastors-and the wholesale prices are lower than they Most analysts believe he is referring ated Press, November 5, 2006); “Former misuse of the lofty trust placed in might otherwise be given the current to the start up of a progress to make Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s able on East 12th or Lakeside, will be assistant pastor of PA church arrested on these spiritual leaders by their pa- ongoing initiative to improve the qual- open Monday through Friday from oil price. fuel that can be used in nuclear-pow- rape charges” (Associated Press, Feb- rishioners. ity of life through improved customer 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The specially-designed fuels ered electrical plants or in weapons. ruary 3,2007); “Priest defrocked after Roby was in Cleve- service continues with extended hours The new hours will provide Rape Conviction” (Associated Press, land last Wednesday to promote for customers of the Division of Water customers with an extra half-hour be- AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey January 26, 2007). her book and she visited the Rice and Cleveland Public Power. Starting fore and after work to speak to some- Roby’s novel deals with very Branch Library at 116th St. and Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline Monday, February 5, the customer ser- one in person about their bill, change real issues-and her most popular, includ- Buckeye Road. While at the library, Regular vice lobby of the Carl B. Stokes De- their address, and deal with any other Today (2-09-07) $2.21 partment of Public Utilities Building, service concerns. F o r ing “Casting The First Stone, Too Much she met with Assistant Librarian Of A Good Thing” and “The Best-Kept Jeffrey Simmons. Last Week (1-26-07) $2.10 1201 Lakeside Avenue (corner of East more information call (216) 664-3130 Last Year (2-10-06) 12th and Lakeside). Parking is avail- or (216) 664-4600. Secret” which explore corruption within When asked why are $2.22 Page 2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, February 6, 2007-Friday, February 9, 2007 VANTAGE POINT YOUR HEALTH Connie Briscoe to appear at library Gift challenges donors to help defeat prostate cancer A challenge gift of is met on time, a second respond generously because Cleveland Public several times, it wasn’t until them, and one historical, A $1 million has been made by $500,000 challenge gift will every dollar given under the Library welcomes critically- after pushing ahead in her ca- Long Way from Home, based Wade F.B. Thompson, chair- be issued by Thompson with Challenge will be matched by acclaimed author Connie reer as an editor, traveling and on her heritage. A Long Way man, president and chief a deadline of December 31. me and therefore doubled.” Briscoe to its Writers and pursuing other passions, that from Home was nominated executive officer of Thor In- The funds will sup- Thompson, a three dustries, Inc. to the National port the NPCC’s mission to cancer survivor (prostate, Readers Series, Sunday, Feb- she attempted a second time for an NAACP Image Award melanoma and colon can- ruary 11 at 2:00 p.m. write a novel. What emerged Briscoe is work- Prostate Cancer Coalition fight prostate cancer through cer), has dedicated his life to Free and open to in 21995 was the bestselling ing on her first non-fiction (NPCC) for 2007. early detection, awareness, defeating cancer. Thompson the public, the event will take Sisters and Lovers. work, Jewels: 50 Phenomenal The Wade Thomp- outreach and advocacy spe- started the Drive Against son $1 Million Prostate cifically by expanding the Prostate Cancer- a mobile place at the Main Library, After publishing Sis- Women Over 50, which will screening program for pros- Louis Stokes Wing Audito- ters and Lovers, Briscoe con- take her core theme used in Cancer Challenge aims to Drive Against Prostate Can- tate cancer managed by the rium, E. 6th Street and Supe- tinued to follow her passion, fiction and showcase celebri- persuade individuals, cor- cer to test 20,000 men free NPCC.In 2005, Thor Indus- porations and foundations every year and to further re- tries, Inc. donated the pro- rior Avenue. writing. She has published ties and regular women deal- gram’s two vehicles to the Born with a heredi- four books since her debut; ing with life’s obstacles. to give for the first time, re- search by discovering a bet- NPCC. tary hearing loss, Briscoe three which follow the themes Such notable women Briscoe new a gift or increase their ter test for the disease. To Thompson is the never let her disability derail of relationships of strong Af- featured include Ruby Dee, Maryland where she enjoys support from February 1 to date, the Dive Against Pros- chairman, president and December 31, all donations CEO of Thor Industries, the her from her life and career rican-American women and Eleanor Holmes Norton and the setting for her evolving tate Cancer has provided free largest manufacturer of rec- aspirations. their ability to persevere de- Nikki Giovanni, among oth- writing career. made to the NPCC will be tests to more than 46,000 reation vehicles and a major Although she at- spite the challenges and ob- ers. For more informa- matched dollar for dollar, men, saving countless lives. builder of buses, which he tion call (216) 623-2800. enabling each dollar do- “Despite exercise, a co-founded in 1980. tempted to write a novel stacles life has put before Briscoe lives in rural In 2004, Forbes rec- nated to become two. “We good diet, and annual check- ognized Thompson as the are excited about the pros- ups, prostate cancer can strike “Lord of the Rigs” in a cover 'The Fire Inside' to be discussed at library pect of raising $1 million to anyone, at any time. Early de- story about the business powerhouse turned philan- Cleveland Public Li- following Giovanni's career from copies. Turner holds a bache- meet this challenge,” NPCC tection is the key. I am alive thropist. Individuals, com- brary will host the free and open her early years in the Black Arts That book and others lor's degree from Ohio Univer- CEO Richard N. Atkins, M.D. nearly 11 years after detec- panies and organizations to the public debut stage reading Movement through her writing established her as one of the sity and an MFA from Columbia said. “NPCC is delighted and tion because my cancer was can make contributions to of the Karamu House production and life today. leading figures of the Black Arts University. She is an assistant honored to receive this gift caught early and I urge every the NPCC by logging on to of The Fire Inside: the Story and The play will make its Movement. professor in the theatre depart- from Mr. Thompson. He is man to get tested,” Thomp- www.fightprostatecancer. Poetry of Nikki Giovanni, on world debut in July at Cleveland's Giovanni has since ment at Lehman College in the a leading philanthropist in son said. “Prostate cancer org, calling (888) 245-9455, Saturday, February 17, at 3:00 annual Ingenuity Festival. published two dozen books of Bronx. this cause and has been in- discovered early is virtually or writing to: NPCC, 1154 Giovanni was born in p.m. in the Louis Stokes Wing poems for adults and children Spivey is a native of strumental in the success 100 percent curable. I plan 15th Street, NW Washington, Auditorium, of the Main Library, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee but and essays and autobiographical Kountze, Texas, and received his of our organization and its to continue trying to find the DC 20005. 325 Superior Avenue. grew up in Cincinnati. works. bachelor's degree in theatre arts Celebrating 10 years Written by Susan Wat- She graduated with Turner began her career at Prairie View A&M University programs, particularly the cure for this disease that kills son Turner and directed by Ter- honors from Fisk University as an actor and director at the (TX). Drive Against Prostate Can- more 27,000 U.S. men an- of saving lives, the NPCC sets rence Spivey, artistic director of and is on the faculty at Virginia Karamu Theatre. She served at Spivey appeared in cer which is a life-saving nually. I hope everyone will the standard in rapidly re- Polytechnic Institute and State Karamu. the Negro Ensemble Company numerous off Broadway produc- initiative he envisioned and 9320 Woodland Avenue Office & Plant The Fire Inside pres- University. in New York as general manager tions, music videos and indepen- began in 2001.” Cleveland, OhiO 44104 (216) 231-6115 ents an ensemble cast in a dra- Her first book of po- and producing director where dent films. The Wade Thomp- fax: 231-6117 matization of the life and works ems, Black Feeling Black Talk she worked on such plays as The He served as guest son 41 Million Prostate Daily PAINT & VARNISH CO. of the African American poet, (1968) sold more than 10,000 Absolution of Willie Mae. director at Karamu for a produc- Cancer Challenge is broken MANUFACTURERS OF tion of The Little Tommy Parker down into two parts. 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Editor's Note: This article "Do you need some- him that he had a shield which man. with fever and measles. on this account came to be means "little Hasan" or the is a four part series. This is thing?" Ali still could not could be sold. Once he returned This was shortly known as Dhu-n Nurayn - little beautiful one. part three. speak and then the Prophet Ali sold the shield from a journey outside Madi- before the great campaign of Possessor of the Two Lights. Fatimah would of- suggested: "Perhaps you have to Uthman for four hundred nah. He went to the mosque Badr. The bereavement ten bring her two sons to see By I. ABDUR-RAZZAAQ come to propose marriage to dirham and as he was hurring first of all and prayed two Uthman, her hus- which the family suffered by their grandfather who was Fatimah." back to the Prophet to hand rakats as was his custom. band, stayed by her bedside the death of Ruqayyah was exceedingly fond of them. In Madinah, Fati- "Yes," replied Ali. over the sum as mahr, Uthman Then, as he often and missed the campaign. followed by happiness when Later he would mah lived with her father in At this, according to stopped him and said: did, he went to Fatimah's Ruqayyah died just to the great joy of all the be- take them to the Mosque and the simple dwelling he had one report, the Prophet said "I am returning your house before going to his before her father returned. lievers Fatimah gave birth to they would climb onto his built adjoining the mosque. simply: "Marhaban wa ahlan shield to you as a present wives. On his return to a boy in Ramadan of the third back when he prostrated. He In the second year - Welcome into the family," from me on your marriage to Fatimah welcomed Madinah, one of the first acts year after the Hijrah. did the same with his little after the Hijrah, she received and this was taken by Ali and Fatimah." him and kissed his face, of the Prophet was to visit her The Prophet spoke granddaughter Umamah, the proposals of marriage through a group of Ansar who were Fatimah and Ali his mouth and his eyes and grave. the words of the Adhan into daughter of Zaynab. her father, two of which were waiting outside for him as were thus married most prob- cried. Fatimah went with the ear of the new-born babe In the eighth year turned down. indicating the Prophet's ap- ably at the beginning of the "Why do you cry?" him. This was the first be- and called him al-Hasan after the Hijrah, Fatimah gave The Ali, the son of proval. second year after the Hijrah. the Prophet asked. reavement they had suffered which means the Beautiful birth to a third child, a girl Abu Talib, plucked up cour- Another report in- She was about nine- "I see you, O Rasul within their closest family One. One year later, she whom she named after her age and went to the Prophet to dicated that the Prophet ap- teen years old at the time and Allah," she said, "Your color since the death of Khadijah. gave birth to another son who eldest sister Zaynab who had ask for her hand in marriage. proved and went on to ask Ali Ali was about twenty one. is pale and sallow and your Fatimah was greatly was called al-Husayn, which died shortly before her birth. In the presence of if he had anything to give as The Prophet him- clothes have become worn distressed by the loss of her the Prophet, however, Ali be- mahr (dowry). self performed the marriage and shabby." "Fatimah," sister. In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful came over-awed and tongue- Ali replied that he ceremony. the Prophet replied tenderly, The tears poured tied. didn't. The Prophet reminded At the walimah the "don't cry for Allah has sent from her eyes as she sat beside guests were served with dates, your father with a mission her father at of the figs and hais (a mixture of which He would cause to af- grave, and he comforted her dates and butter fat). fect every house on the face and sought to dry her tears "ISLAM IN THE COMMUNITY" A leading member of the earth whether it be in with the corner of his cloak. 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If a borrower pays off a loan early so consumers must be particularly We’ve heard various natural for children to imitate or strong like our brothers and going to change such physical A: A subprime mortgage in its term, the lender will lose out careful when purchasing their home people speak of intergenerational their parents. Parents are the sisters. Even parents frequently or emotional disease processes is a mortgage offered to a borrower on income from interest and related not to enter a loan that will be dif- family curses. I’ve especially most available and natural role treat us as they did our broth- in most cases. with a “subprime” credit score below sources. ficult to pay off. Contact a consumer heard ministers talk about this models for the child. Children ers and sisters. Not only is the For emotional or so- 620. Most consumers’ credit scores So, to make up for this assistance organization or someone subject. usually want to in most cases, at environment favorable for this cial problems it’ll take educa- range from 600 to 700. lost interest income, the lender you trust to help you review any and This occurs when nega- least unconsciously be like their intergenerational similarity, but tion, training and opportunity to Q: If my credit score is may charge a prepayment penalty. all loans you are considering. Also, subprime, how will this affect my A lender also may offer a lower call the lender and ask questions. If tive behaviors in one generation parents. genetics also conspire to produce overcome: for physical diseases mortgage? interest rate in exchange for a large the loan is a home equity loan that show up in subsequent genera- Parents also uncon- a copy of our parents and siblings it’ll take medical intervention A: Generally speaking, payment penalty. is subject to TILA’s three-day right sciously want their children to be in us. to solve the intergenerational tions. A curse can be defined as lower credit scores mean higher risk A lender also may offer of cancellation, and you choose to great harm or misfortune. like them. Parents then reward Identical twins are usu- problems. to lenders. Lenders will therefore a lower interest rate in exchange cancel the loan, do so in writing Some ministers speak their children for exhibiting be- ally different in some respects, Individuals must be charge higher interest rates on such for a large payment at the end of so that the cancellation is effective of this situation as if there was haviors like their own. because they don’t see the envi- able to see beyond their circum- loans to cover the losses they may the loan term (the “balloon pay- under the act. a supernatural or spiritual cause It may even be consid- ronment exactly the same; and stances in order to overcome incur from loans that are not repaid. ment.”) Since balloon payments Q: Can any govern- rather than simply children imi- ered pathological for things to be those in the environment dont’ these problems: they need a Unfortunately, these higher interest are usually too large for consum- ment or private agencies help me tating, and finding themselves in a any other way. respond to them in exactly the chance to imitate a different role rates, combined with other ers to cover with their disposable get a mortgage if I have subprime similar social, political, econom- So the conditions are same ways. This is enough to model and an opportunity to at features of subprime mortgage, can monthly income, many borrowers credit? ic, educational, and psychological set up whereby children will ex- cause them to see the world in least get some education and result in a loan that is “predatory” will have no choice but to refinance A: Fannie Mae and Fred- situation as their parents. hibit similar behavior as their par- some different ways. training to break the so-called in that the loan is made for the or risk foreclosure in order to make die Mac are government-sponsored Certain conditions ents whether negative or positive. But the similarities are intergenerational family curse. lender’s own benefit rather than the the balloon payment. Refinancing entities that offer mortgages to bor- tend to run in families; we give Is it any wonder that children end usually greater than the differenc- Sometimes each new borrower’s. will often mean additional closing rowers with subprime credit. different reasons for this oc- up displaying similar negative es in the environment. Therefore generation just don’t seem to Q: What is predatory costs and other fees. Q: Where can I go for curence. We frequently blame the behavior as their parents. twins are likely to have similar think that things can be any bet- lending? Q: What can I do to get a more information and for assistance supernatural or spiritual for the At one time in this problems, and children in general ter. A: Predatory lending de- favorable loan and avoid predatory with subprime mortgages and preda- scribes practices of lenders that are lenders? tory lenders? social, emotional, and physical country, in Europe, and in some are likely to have problems that Association also brings designed to take advantage of con- A: First, obtain your A: A number of govern- disease causing these so-called other countries, children would be resemble their parents. about assimilation. Individuals sumers. Borrrowers with subprime credit score and determine what mental and private organizations apprenticed to their parents at an It’s not any kind of must be able to change their per- intergenerational family curses. credit can be the target of predatory you can afford and what interest are involved in combating predatory There’s an obivious early age, so they could develop supernatural or intergenerational ception of themselves and their lenders because it is difficult to get rates you will likely be offered. lending, including, for example, the reason for these seemingly in- the same employment skills as curse placed on the family. A environment to overcome, such favorable loan terms when a bor- Second, be wary of telephone and American Bankers Association, the tergenerational curses occuring their parents. curse to me implies something problems. rower has subprime credit. mail solicitations. Contact lenders National Home Equity Mortgage in families. They have nothing In fact this was the evil and unnatural. Mr. Willis is the author Q: My credit score is yourself. Association and the Federal Trade to do with the supernatural or norm. Children are likely to ex- It’s the normal societal of twelve books, fifteen profes- below 620. What predatory lending Third, shop around; the Commission. For consumer infor- spiritual. ist in the same social, economic, processes that should be expected sional journal articles, a number tactics should I watch out for when lending industry is competitive, mation about subprime mortgages Some examples of political, educational, and psy- to take place. In fact, life makes of magazine articles, and over shopping for a mortgage? and lenders will want your busi- and predatory lending, vising www. intergenerational curses may chological circumstances as their it hard for us to get beyond our 300 newspaper articles. A: Be aware that lenders ness even if your credit history is hud.gov, www.usdoj.gov, www.fdic. include the following: the fe- parents. most immediate environmental His latest novel, As may not use the term “subprime” to poor. Fourth, before signing on the gove or www.ftc.gov. males in each generation getting In the second place, it’s circusmstances. Soon as the Weather Breaks, describe the mortgages they offer; “dotted line,” read the fine print, Law You Can Use is a pregnant out of wedlock; each also difficult for children to get Parents are likely to may be reviewed along with the they may use a less negative term ask questions, and reconsider what weekly consumer legal information generation having a problem beyond the life-style of their par- pass on their positive and nega- other books at: www.geocities. such as “non-prime.” Pay atten- you can afford. Just because you column provided by the Ohio State with drugs; men in each genera- ents. 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Mo- women, after losses to Loyola- neighboring Toledo 73-62 as shooting from the floor. for the Falcons in the BGSU within a game of Akron with an nique Godfrey scored 20 points Chicago and Wisconsin-Green they readied for their sternest Against Northern Stew- game. Justin Ingram scored 17 82-46 blowout of Eastern Michi- as YSU’s women beat Loyola- Bay. Victor Morris and Raheem Mid American Conference chal- art scored 27 points and Kristin points for the Rockets and Chris gan before the win over Toledo. Chicago, 66-64. YSU is 4-6, 6- Moss each had 16 points in the lenge Wednesday against Ball Peoples, 25 points for Kent, as Singletary led the Golden Flash- Chris Singletary in that 14 overall. The Cleveland State Vikings loss to W-GB, which State, whom they also defeated, Kylie York led the Huskies with es with 14 points in the Kent game also led a balanced KSU Lady Vikings have adage with dropped them to 8-17. 86-76. 18 points after three NIU team- game, s KSU more than doubled attack with 16 while Devon cellar-dwelling Detroit on Satur- The MAC Tournament, Against the Rockets, mates fouled out. Toledo’s points in the paint, 42- Dumes’ 13 led Eastern. Kent day to remain out of the Horizon bringing all mens’ and womens’ Liz Honneggar led BGSU, who Akron’s women won 20. shot 56% to Eastern’s 28%. In basement after dropping games teams to Cleveland’s Quicken took the lead halfway through their first MAC contest of the Toledo, which in No- other area Division I action, to Loyola and Illinois-Chicago, Loans Arena, will begin March the 2nd half, with 20 and Dani- year, upsetting Eastern Michi- vember won two games to finish Youngstown State moved to 5- falling to 2-8 in the league. Madness the first weekend of elle Bishop led Toledo with 19 gan, 69-53, as Niki McCoy fourth in the eight-team Paradise 7 in the Horizon League, 10-14 Promoted to starter the month and the NCAA Div. 1 points. burned the Eagles for 27 points. Jam held in the Virgin Islands, overall, as Quin Humphrey went late in the season for 5-18 CSU, Womens’ Final Four will be held Against the Cardinals, The loss, coupled with won only two other non-confer- wild, scoring 37 points in a 92- Kailey Klein responded with 23 at the same venue the first week- Amber Flynn and Kate Achter a defeat days earlier to Bowl- ence games during a tough early 87 win over Illinois-Chicago. points against Loyola and 22 end of April. each scored 18 points for BGSU, ing Green, dropped Eastern into as Portia Green scored 27 points a second place tie in the MAC and Kelsey Corbin 24 points for West with Northern Illinois, two Cavaliers clip Clippers for a win, 94-75 Ball State. No. 16-ranked BGSU games behind Ball State in the By KARL BRYANT is undefeated in MAC play, lead- likes what he has been seeing recently, as Coach Mike Dunleavy. He stated, “Its feat in which he scored 21 points, James MAC West, prior to NIU’s loss Pavlovich has put in more minutes and crazy! I put in work: I deserve to play.” shook his head and said, “One night we ing East with a 10-0 record and to Kent. Sarah Van Meter led After Cleveland’s easy 94-75 decent points lately. Smiling, he said, The Clippers have lost three-in-a-row go out and score 100 and the next night is 21-2 on the year. Eastern with 20 points. victory Wednesday over the LA Clip- “When Sasha, Larry (Hughes) and I are and the defeat dropped them under .500. we score 70.” Their last loss was to On the men’s side, Ak- pers, LeBron James downplayed his in at the same time, it makes it hard (for The Cavaliers’ win was im- The other night to which he No. 1 ranked Duke in December relatively low point total of 11, saying, opponents) to know who to guard.” portant, as it followed their 90-78 Stupor was referring, was the Cavs’ 101-81 win ron continues to lead the MAC “I didn’t struggle at all. I took what was Hughes, who had 15 points, Bowl loss to Detroit - the nationally-tele- over Conference-leading Pistons. That in Cancun. East at 9-1, after a 70-52 win there.” He then made a point to reiterate said, “I like this kind of game, where vised lead-in sports event on Super Bowl victory came one day after Dwayne Ball State had recov- over Ball State and a 78-71 win what Coach Mike Brown and his team- we get stops and then get to run. I’d run Sunday. Wade scored 24 of his game high 41 ered from their first MAC loss over Central Michigan. Against mates focused upon - “D,” saying, “De- for 48 minutes.” The Cavs had numer- In that game, the Cavs were points in the fourth quarter of Miami’s last week to Ohio University by fensively, we took care of business.” ous lay-ups, doubling LA’s points in the outscored in every quarter by the Pistons, 92-89 comeback win over the Cavs. the Cardinals, Dru Joyce, LeB- The Cavs, lately struggling at thumping Buffalo 59-44. paint, 36 to 18. even though they had 48 points under- After the Charlotte game, ron James’ teammate at St. Vin- home, have won two of their last three Elton Brand led the Clippers neath the Detroit’s 20. James, voicing his disappointment, said, Kelsey Corbin led Ball cent-St. Mary, led the Zips with games. Sashsa Pavlovich and Zydrunas with 21 points, but hit only 8 of 23 shots The Pistons, with six players “Last night (against Miami) I didn’t like State with 14 points and Jamie 16 points and Peyton Stovall led Ilgauskas led the Cavs with 16 points, as LA was held to under 35% shooting in double figures, hit numerous jumpers the way I played,” then, smiling and nod- Schiebner, with 10, was the only Ball State with 15 points. as “Z” matched his point total with 16 by the defensive-minded Cavs. from outside, several as clock ding, sighed, “It was good to get right Buffalo player in double figures. rebounds. Z rendered Clippers center Corey Maggette was inactive was expiring. With loud music boom- back out there.” Against the Chippe- Chris Kamen “Island” ineffective with as the Clippers intimated that he was ill, ing in the Piston’s locker room, Rich- After a rematch with the Heat 17-3 Ball State leads was, Romeo Travis, also James’ only six points and four boards. but afterwards he indicated there was ard Hamilton, who tied this season low on Friday, the Cavs play the Lakers two the MAC West at 8-2 and is 17-4 teammate at SVSM, scored 23 Coach Brown praised the win trouble brewing in River City, claiming with 10 points, pointed out, “Everyone days later on ABC, marking the third overall, after the showdown loss points for the Zips, 18-4 overall, as “a team effort” as LA went a couple he was ready to go but was being disci- contributed. They don’t know who to Sunday-in-a-row they’ve been featured of long stretches without baskets. James to Bowling Green. as Giordan Watson scored 19 plined for voicing disenchantment with guard.” on national broadcast TV. Kent’s women stayed Detroit Coach flip Saunders Cavs fans and ABC are hop- points for Central. Hickerson joins immortals in Hall of Fame offered the summation, “It’s rare when ing for better outcomes, as a 115-100 two games behind BGSU’s Toledo continues to you can control the tempo for all 48 min- blowout by Phoenix and that 90-78 loss Women by beating Western show the way in the MAC West, By KARL BYRANT after his playing days were over and utes.” to Detroit were the previous two results. Michigan 78-65 and Northern Il- for years had a restaurant across from After the exasperating de- with a 64-48 win over Bowling Legendary Cleveland Playhouse Square. He always made a linois, 78-71. Against Western, Green, followed by a tough 64- Browns pulling guard Gene Hick- point to attend events where Browns’ errson was elected before last Sunday’s Alumni were involved, even after his Locals honored at Black History Month celebration Super Bowl to the Pro Football Hall of health had started to decline. Fame. Hickerson and the other five This reporter talked to plaques including jerseys with inductees, Dallas WR Michael Irvin, Hickerson at a variety of Browns’ By ANDREW CARTER Oilers’ OL Bruce Mathews, Lions’ TE functions during the years and he al- their names inscribed in front of Charlie Sanders, Bills’ RB Thurman ways had a fun story about the “good At Wednesday’s Cava- the crowd at halftime of the win Thomas, St Louis’ DB Roger Weh- old days.” rli will be honored at the Pro Bowl in He was proud to have lier game, Glenville Coach Ted over the LA Clippers. Members Honolulu this Saturday and formally played with so many great players and Ginn, Sr., his son, Ohio State of CAAO, the Consortium of inducted in Canton, Ohio on August talked about others’ achievements. WR and kick return star Ted African American Organizations 4. Hickerson played in four NFL Title Hickerson, who played Games and won it all in 1964 when Ginn, Jr., Heisman Trophy win- - recently honored at the Cleve- for the Browns his entire career from the Browns beat the Baltimore Colts ning teammate QB Troy Smith, land Orchestra’s MLK Day 1958 until 1973, missing the 1961 sea- 27-0, for their last NFL Champion- son with an injury, led the way on the ship. and the leader of the pop group, Concert, were special guests at The O’Jays, Eddie LeVert, were Bowns end sweep that accumulated He appeared in six Pro the program. fabulous rushing totals for three Hall Bowls and was named to the NFL’s honored during a Black History After the game, a re- of Fame running backs; Jim Brown, 1960’s All Decade Team. Month program. Bobby Mitchell and Leroy Kelly. The Browns now have 16 ception was held by National With the support of The incomparable Brown members in the Hall of Fame includ- City Bank which featured the had for years maintained that his main ing five offensive linemen. Alltell and the Cavaliers, Na- blocker should be in the Hall and it Besides being the lead tional City Bank hosted a pre- release of a CD compiled from was unfortunated that the 72 year old blocker for the three aforementioned game party honoring the ce- works by the recently-deceased Hickerson had such a long wait to join Hall of Fame running backs, founding solo vocalist, Gerald LeVert, son the immortals. Along with Sanders, Coach Paul Brown, kicker/lineman lebrity recipients with local he was a nominee of the Senior Com- Lou “The Toe” Groza, WR Paul War- ties, who were later presented of Eddie LeVert. mittee. Hickerson ramined in the area fueld and fellow offensive lineman Mike McCormick are Hickerson’s contemporaries already enshrined in “I’m looking for a groom!” High School Round Up Canton. Senate title games highlights activities By KARL K. KIZER Yesterday, at East Tech, Glenville, top seed Glenville Lady East Tech Golden Scarabs, the regu- Tarblooders took on fourth seed Senate title games will be lar season champs, took on fourth John Marshall Lady Lawyers and Boxing Nostalgia one of the highlights this weekend. seed, East High Blue Bombers. second seed John F. Kennedy Lady By JIM AMATO Because of the sub-zero While, also at East Tech, second Eagles took on third seed East Tech weather, the final four of the Cleve- seed Glenville Tarblooders took on Lady Scarabs. In the boys division land Senate played yesterday. So, third seed John Fe. Kennedy Fight- last Saturday, Delvon Roe and the we don’t know who will be in the ings Eagles in the boys division. St. Edwards Eagles easily handed title games for the boys and girls. In the girls division at hosting Strongsville Mustangs 96- Kelly Pavlik compared to Bob Foster 79. The 6-8 junior forward led When Kelly Pavlik of he is one of my personal favorites. and Mike Quarry to sleep and I’m Ward, Braxton to fight at Wolstein the house with 27 points on 10-14 Youngstown, Ohio recently halted Still I do see some of these qualities sure it did not do Vincente Rondon shooting from the floor. rugged Jose Luis Zertuche, he sent in Pavlik. much good. I’d like to see Pavlik St. Edwards is on the top a clear message to the middle- First of all Kelly has great shorten that left hook on the in- of the EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS weight division, he’s for real. confidence in his talents, much like side. Poll. The Eagles are unbeaten in Don’t doubt it for a min- Foster did. I met Kelly at a banquet Pavlik is not a bad in- 15 games. St. Eds host St. Ignatius, ute. The trouble is, where does he a few years back and he had barely a side fighter but that is probably today. The Red Raider of Shaker go from here? There was talk of dozen fights at the time. Already he where he is the most beatable. A Heights had a tough time last week- him meeting the brutal punching was talking about meeting guys like nice little compact left hook in the end by dropping both games to Eu- Edison Miranda. That will have to William Joppy, Robert Allen and trenches could really discourage a clid and St. Ignatius. be put off since Miranda is fighting Antwon Echols who were firmly fighter like Miranda from trying to Garfield Heights Bull- undefeated Allan Green on March entrenched in the middleweight rat- walk right through Pavlik. dogs, which is having their best 3rd. Of course Kelly could take ings. Pavlik is not afraid to season in years, defeated Lorain on the winner of that bout. Cham- Like Foster, if Pavlik can mix it up and he has shown poise Admiral King, 73-44. In the girls pion Jermain Taylor has not shown keep you at the end of that long jab under fire. I think he has the tools division, Regina continues to domi- a major interest in a match with of his, the big rights will follow. to beat Miranda, Green, Abraham nate. They will host the Walsh Je- Kelly. To the best of my knowl- Zertuch gamely found out just how and possibly even Taylor. The one suit tomorrow. Last Friday, Regina edge Winky Wright has shown no hard Pavlik could clout with that guy I’d avoid is Wright. That guy Braxton Ward (17-1) pounded Erie Canal (17-3) inclination to meet Pavlik either. right. Pavlik even owns a nifty little just has a way of making every- Boxing promoter Terry worth. 52-31. Senior guard Shay Shelby Of course there is the uppercut. Pavlik’s trainer is Jack body look bad. Still if it’s Wright Young-Bey of KO Boxing on Sat- Four-time Golden Gloves had 28 points. The Lady Warriors remote possibility of a match with Loew. I know a quite a few people he must fight, I feel Pavlik can out- urday, February 10, will sponsor champion Omari Braxton will also of Walsh Jesuit (17-0) handled Ha- the game Arthur Abraham for the in the Youngstown area and they all point him from long range. the WBC Heavyweight Title Fight be featured on this card. He will be thaway Brown Lady Blazers (15-4) IBF title belt, my observation of speak very highly of Loew. Obvi- Is Pavlik the best middle- between Vonda Ward and Martha making his professional debut. 60-51. Because of the cold, a lot of Pavlik’s future is, I was trying to ously he’s done a great job with weight in the world? Well the jury Salazaar. The event will be held A press conference will key games were cancelled and had compare Pavlik to another boxer. Pavlik. is still out but he deserves a fight at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland be held at noon on Jan. 22nd at XO to be rescheduled. Such games are: Then it hit me. With his height, There is one thing I see against a top dog. Then and only State University in Cleveland at Prime Steaks. XO Prime Steaks is Shaker Heights vs. Solon; Walsh reach and power he has a lot of Bob that Pavlik hasn’t quite developed. then will we see if Pavlik will join 7:30 p.m. located at 500 W. St. Clair Ave. at Jesuit vs. Bedford; Akron Kenmore Foster’s qualities. Granted those If a boxer was able to get by the the other Youngstown greats like Also featured on the card the corner of W. 6th and St. Clair vs. SVSM. Next week: Kizer’s top are some pretty big shoes to step in Foster jab, Foster had an answer Harry Arroyo, Ray Mancini, Greg is fighting sensation Chris “Night- Ave. For further information, con- three girls, the winners of the Cleve- to as Foster was one of the greatest for them. It was that short, devas- Richardson and Jeff Lampkin as a mare” Stallworth, newphew of Pro tact Terry Young-Bey at (216) 255- land Senate and the preview of the light heavyweights of all time and tating left hook. It put Dick Tiger champion. Football Hall of Famer John Stall- 8942. sectionals. Page 7 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 - Friday, February 9, 2007 Chris' Cinema Trivia & EAST SIDEDaily NEWS Movie Match Up By CHRIS APPLING On The Town  TRIVIA - (Historicals) 1. In what film white actress Sissy Spacek's MOVIES * MUSIC * THEATER * DANCE * RESTAURANTS * NIGHT LIFE did white-looking, black family, ultimately leading actress Lonette McKee star Spacek to participate in sup- as the girlfriend of dancer porting the Montgomery bus Gregory Hines in which Boycott of the 1950s? they both worked at the most 1. In Disney's com- Fleshcoat performs grown folks music edy Cool Runnings (1993), famous Harlem nightclub of the 1920s and 1930s and late, overweight white actor Fleshcoat featur- al vocals with hints of Sarah and more information about date opportunities. where real-life, legendary John Candy starred as the ing Dr. E. performs Grown Vaughn and , while Fleshcoat featuring Dr. E, Voices of Central entertainers like Lena Horne coach of 4, black, Jamaican Folks/. Fronted “Sound of the Rain” expresses please visit www.giveusfre- Pennsylvania newspaper de- and Cab Calloway once per- men who want to form a by first lady, Dr. E, Flesh- a woman’s desire to save her erecords. scribes the music on "Coat formed? bobsled team to compete in coat with musical influences relationship on its way to a Originating from of Flesh" as "quite crisp, 2. Who is the Af- the 1988 winter Olympics, in classical soul/R&B art- stormy ending. Cleveland, "Fleshcoat" featur- stripped-down neo-soul in- rican-American actress but, who is the African- ists such as Patti LaBelle, A track dedicated to ing Dr. E performs R&B/Soul/ strumentation held together with the distinctive mouth American actor that por- , the grown and sexy is the tune, Grown Folks Music. The CD by Elaine Richardson's un- features that portrayed the trayed the 'leader' of the 3, to contemporary stars such “Grown Folks’ Music.” features the single, "Back To predictable, salt-of-the-earth angry parent at odds with other, island athletes? as Lauryn Hill and Erykah Both the power Work." vocals." Morgan Freeman in Lean On 5. In what Spike Badu, but their sound is, packed vocals and the groove They are fronted by Centre Daily Times Me (1989) when Freeman Lee motion-picture did theirs! Their music is about have that back in the day fee- the voice of first lady, Dr. E, calls it "A cross between starred as real-life, baseball Charles S. Dutton star as the spirit of life and living. lin that makes you wanna line a/k/a Dr. Elaine Richardson, a Chaka Khan and (Jill) Scott, bat and bull-horn carrying a black, bus driver who is This debut release “Coat of dance, shake what you mama Penn State University profes- "Fleshcoat" featuring Dr. principal 'Crazy Joe' Clark hired to drive 15 black men Flesh” includes 13 tracks and gave ya and sing: “When you sor by day and song bird by E is all about "grown folks' who almost single-handedly of various complexions, features the single “Back To grown you gotcha own and night. music," tunes for adults that's turned a troubled, New Jer- ages and occupations from Work,” a soul anthem about when you grown there’s some As a band, "Flesh- light on violence, candy-coat- Dr. E sey high school around into Los Angeles to Washington, wanting to spend each day stuff you ain’t on.” coat" featuring Dr. E may ed lyrics and overt sexuality, one of academic excellence D.C. to attend the Minister living life to the fullest but The music has been leads the band through songs be new, but it consists of and heavy on slow grooves and community spirit? Louis Farrakhan's 'Million being tied down by a Non- described as: “heavy on slow that praise God, children and seasoned musicians and song- for late-night dancing and 3. In what movie Man March'? Dream Job. Other stand- grooves for late-night dancing love.” The band recently per- writers who've collectively funk for long drives with the did African-American ac- out tracks are “In Joy” and and funk for long drives with formed in their hometown at had their music played in day- windows down. tress Erika Alexander star ANSWERS: 1. The cot- “Sound of the Rain” both the windows down. the Cleveland Rock and Roll time TV shows such as All My Gifted with a voice as the daughter of Whoopi ton Club (1984) 2. Lynne smooth R&B tunes. Gifted with a voice Hall of Fame and Museum re- Children and the Young and that bends to a throaty, wom- Goldberg and Ving Rhames Thigpen 3. The Long Walk “In Joy” expresses that bends to a throaty, wom- cently for the MLK Festival. the Restless and performed anly purr or high, Erykah in which goldberg por- Home (1990) 4: Leon 5. Get the joy of two people in anly purr or high, Erykah The band is current- as opening act or back-up to Badu-like top notes, Dr. E. trayed the southern maid of On The Bus (1996) love. Packed with emotion- Badu-like top notes, Dr. E ly putting together a Spring many stars. leads the band through songs Tour for colleges, festivals, Currently the band is that praise God, children and MoVIe MATcH-Up – (Rosewood) MENU TIPS and concerts. doing a promotional tour fo- love."  Get in one the front cusing on Independent Record Find out more about ACTORs 'Mr. Man' end and be a part of some- Stores, as well as Border's "Fleshcoat" featuring Dr. E at 1.Akousa Busia b) Cousin in interracial af- Build a better burger thing special. Purchase "Coat Books and Music and any spot www,giveusfreerecords.com 2.Don Cheadle fair c) Matriarch grandmother Of Flesh" at www.cdbaby. CD released on Peggy's Violin: A Butterfly In Time 3. Elise Neal (NAPS)-The tradi- Brie cheese, walnuts, and balsamic com/fleshcoat You won't be 4.Ving Rhames d) School-teacher cousined tional hamburger will always vinaigrette. Spice things up and disappointed. For bookings The Children’s where each storyteller had 5. Esther Rolle e) Piano-playing father have a special place on Amer- create a "South of the Border" Group, the leading producer a bag containing items that CHARACTERS: ANSWERS: 1, b; 2, e; 3, ica's plate, but as people seek burrito dinner. Cut a black bean of classical music entertain- would serve as reminders of a) Muscle-bound stranger d; 4, a; 5, c new flavor options and con- veggie burger into strips and add tinue to discover the nutritional shredded cheese, sauteed peppers Just ment for children, recently their stories. benefits of veggie patties, taste and onions, lettuce, and diced to- announced their new world- Peggy Hills is the comes to Wolstein buds are embracing a whole new matoes into a whole-wheat tortilla. wide distribution agreement founder and Artistic Direc- definition of "burger." To with salsa, guacamole and/or Jazz with Juno Award-nominated tor of CMSM, a charitable The best fusion of their original incarnation would By NANCY ANN LEE Many restaurants that low-fat sour cream. musician, producer and edu- performing arts organization Hip Hop and R&B brings New be remembered for much more offer burgers on their menus Savor the rich flavors of cator Peggy Hills. that presents live, small- Edition World Tour to Wolstein that the bubblegum urban soul Center on Friday, February 16th, that made their name. now also offer veggie alterna- mushrooms with this recipe from Under this deal, The group chamber music with Dizzy Gillespie at 8 p.m. The performers of the Growing up in the Or- tives, and the frozen food aisles Roxanne Chan of Albany, N.Y., Children’s Groups is releas- events in concert halls and in grocery stores are stocked winner of the first Morningstar New Edition World Tour include, chard Park projects in the Rox- ing two CDs on Tuesday, schools that educate, inform with an increasing array of op- Farms Better Burger Challenge. John Birks "Dizzy" New Edition, SWV and . bury neighborhood of Boston, tions. The whole family will Gillespie was born in Cheraw, February 13 in the new Con- and strive to be truly enjoy- Tickets are available at Massachusetts, five young men From black bean enjoy this creative and nutritous SC on October 21, 1917; he cert Theatre for Kids series, able to young and old. the Wolstein Center Box Office would begin an incredible jour- which features a mix of sto- Hills has created (330) 945-9400, all Ticketmaster ney that would not only influ- burgers to cheddar burgers, twist on the traditional hamburg- died on January 7, 1993. these veggie creations come rytelling and chamber music. numerous curriculum-based outlets, or charge by phone by ence but transform the American er. Dizzy was one of Morningstar Mushroom calling (216) 241-5555 or online musical landscape. in a variety of flavors and can the bop pioneers, shaping and The first of the CDs cultural performances pro- be conveniently cooked in the Mozzarella Melts is the Juno Award-nominated grams for schools, is on fac- at www.ticketmaster.com. Located in the south popularizing the music for New Edition's early end of the city many miles away microwave, conventional oven Ingredients: Peggy’s Violin: A Butterfly ulty at Your University and generations to come. Jackson 5-inspired material from city hall, Roxbury was or toaster oven. 4 large Portobello mushrooms, in Time, which tells the fas- has an active private teaching stems removed, cleaned As a trumpeter and made them the forerunners of home to Ralph Tresvant, born "The great thing about cinating true story of the life studio. today's veggie burgers is that 2 tablespoons Italian dressing early collaborator with Charlie two generations of teen pop. As May 16, 1968; Robert (Bobby) of Peggy Hills’ little Giovan- She currently plays you can reap the benefits of 1 package of Morningstar Farms Parker, Dizzy was noted for they matured and progressed, Brown, born February 5, 1969; veggie foods and still satisfy Mushroom Lover's Burger his amzing speed, exceptional ni Grancino violin from its principal second violin in they laid much of the ground- Michael (Mike) Bivins, born Au- “birthplace” 300 years ago in the Mississauga Symphony work for the fusion of hip hop gust 10, 1968; Ricardo (Ricky) your burger craving, beyond 4 tablespoons prepared pesto range, and musical creativity. sauce Milan, Italy to present day. and is the winner of the 2004 and R&B known as new jack Bell, born September 18, 1967 the typical burger on a bun," As a bandleader, Diz- said Regina Ragone, R.D. "Sub- 4 slices tomato The second CD, The Laurie Pallett Award for Pa- swing. The and Ronald (Ronnie) DeVoe, zy was known for his affinity stituting a veggie burger for a 4 slices mozzarella cheese Basil Storyteller’s Bag, is a collec- trons of the Arts. movement helped ensure that born November 17, 1967. regular hamburger usually helps sprigs for garnish for Afro-Cuban music inspired by Mario Bauza whom he met tion of three tales inspired you cut your saturated fat intake, Directions: by the legends of the native which is really important for a while both were playing in 1. Brush the mushrooms Ojibway people and features Zesty Pizza healthy heart." with dressing. Place on boiler rack Cab Calloway's band. the voice talent of Lorne Car- 13104 Buckeye Road - Cleveland, Ohio 44120 Typically, veggie 6 inches from heat source and cook Dizzy was also a OPEN OPEN burgers are made with soy, 10 minutes or until tender, turning dinal (“Corner Gas” TV se- composer whose tunes con- Sunday thru Thursday Friday thru Saturday which means they usually have once. 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