Library to hold used book sale Kid’s Corner West 3rd bridge is closed to vehicular traffic SPORTS MENU TIPS The Friends of the Cleveland Public Library will hold West 3rd bridge is closed to vehicular traf- a Summer Used Book Sale at the Cleveland Public Library, 525 Isaac Ellis Bonner, who is two fic until structural repairs can be made. The city of Superior Avenue, beginning Monday, July 9, and ending Friday, years old, is the son of Isaac and Laura Cleveland and ODOT are working together to provide Hamilton Wins Five Ways To July 13. Thousands of used books, including a large selection Bonner. For a two year old, Isaac can say a temporary solution so that ships are able to pass Canadian Grand Prix Stronger Bones of fiction and paperbacks plus other categories, will be offered his A B C’s and count to ten and he knows through. The detour route will be Commercial Road to the public. A members-only preview will be held on Monday his basic colors. He likes to dance and Hill to I-77 to I-490 to the West 7th Street exit, then from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., and members should bring their cards watch cartoon shows. His grandparents West 7th Street to Quigley Road and Quigley Road for admittance. The sale will be open to the public on Tuesday are Cynthia Stevens and Ernestine Bonner back to West 3rd Street. Detour signs will be posted. See Page 6 See Page 7 through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Friday, July 13, a bag and his great grandparents are Hosper and The bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic until fur- of books will be offered for $4.00 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lucille Stevens. Bonner ther notice. EVOL.ASTSID 28 No. 22 Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - Friday, June 15, 2007E NEWDaily S ISSUED FRIDAY FREE FREE SERVING: LARCHMERE - WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND, MT. PLEASANT, LEE & AVALON, HARVARD - LEE, MILES - UNION, UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AREA, READ ON - WRITE ON WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, VILLAGES OF NORTH RANDALL, HIGHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND READ ON - WRITE ON “COVERING THE NEWS TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” Boxers Inducted Into Hall of Fame: The Ohio State Former Boxers and Associ- ates, Inc. recently held its 35th Annual Awards Banquet and Dinner at Casa DiBorally Party enter, 27221 Chardon Road, Richmond Heights, Ohio. The inductees are Charles McGhee, Paul LaBuda, William Henry Merritt, Tony Maiorana, Vonda Ward, who became the first female inducted into the Hall of Fame; Ronnie Tillman and Nick Duganier. Marty Healy (Top photo) During the received the Man of the Year Award. NBA Championship Finals, the Quicken Loans Arena was deco- rated with photos and drawings First Cleveland Mosque to celebrate anniversary showing that the championship basketball games were held at the The First Cleveland unique historical legacy of First sionary who, in his adherence to the arena. Also in front of the arena Mosque, one of the oldest Muslim Cleveland Mosque. principals of Islam, preached equal- at the corners of Huron Road and Ontario the Larry O’Brien Institutions in America, will host Founded in 1937 by the ity and encouraged all people to late Imam Al Hajj Wali Akram, work together for the betterment of Trophy was on display during its 70th Anniversary Commemora- the games at the arena. (Bottom First Cleveland Mosque is a ven- society. Imam Akram is the grand- tion, with the theme Chapters of a photo) To get the city involved Legacy: Past, Present, and Future. erable cornerstone of the faith father of the present Mosque leader, and supporting the Cavs during community. The Mosque plays a Imam Abibas Ahmad who also serves The event will be held on Friday, their NBA Championship Fi- prominent role in the spiritual life as the first Muslim Chaplain for the nals games in Cleveland, Mayor June 22, and Saturday, June 23. of the city and is a celebrated insti- city of Cleveland. The 70th Anniversary Frank Jackson held a rally with tution that actively promotes inter- The two-day celebration residents and Cavs fans on Mall event is designed to showcase the faith dialogue and reflects a posi- features a Family Day with activi- C on Tuesday. (ESDN Photos by unity, vitality and diversity of the tive image of American Muslims. ties for children and young adults Ray Robinson) Greater Cleveland Muslim com- First Cleveland Mosque on Friday, June 22, on the grounds munity as well as to celebrate the founder Imam Akram was a vi- of the Mosque, 3613 East 131st Street; and a Formal Banquet on Water playground dedicated at Kerruish Saturday June 23, Islamic Center of Cavs’ reading room dedicated Mayor Frank G. Jackson woman Nina Turner to dedicate a Cleveland, 6055 West 130th Street, Parma. Girls Club on Trowbridge Avenue recently announced the opening new water playground at Kerruish Renowned speakers in- in Cleveland. of the city pools and a new water Park, 17278 Tarkington Avenue. clude: Dr. Arafat El-Ashi, past direc- Cavs’ Anderson Verajao, playground at Kerruish Park. Jack- All city of Cleveland out- tor of the Muslim World League; Dr. Drew Gooden, Shannon Brown, son and Councilman Kelley joined door pools opened on Saturday, Ihsan Baghby of the University of and Dwayne Jones, and retired city lifeguards and children to of- June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Kentucky; Internationally acclaimed NBA dignitaries were in atten- ficially open all city of Cleveland The pools will be open speaker, Imam Siraj Wahhaj; Bashir dance along with NBA Commis- outdoor swimming pools. Wednesday through Sunday from Jones, Poet Laureate, Morehouse sioner David Stern and Cavs Prin- Jackson celebrated the 12 noon to 7:30 p.m. until August University; and Bishr Aldabagh of cipal Owner Dan Gilbert. pool opening by joining Council- 12. CWRU and Uqbah Mosque Founda- Once it was known that tion. the Cavs would be in the Finals, For information, call Mu- Gasoline prices drop in area hammad A. Samad (216) 721-2589, the NBA made a $50,000 donation [email protected]; to refurbish a disadvantage facility Northeast Ohio gas growing inventories of gasoline Imam Abbas Ahmad (216) 978- in the city. prices continued to slide down- across the nation. Although there 6739, [email protected]; or This site was picked ward this week. have been continuing reports of first-cleveland [email protected]. because it was one in particular - The cost of a gallon refining difficulties and interrup need. of regular, unleaded, self-serve tions here and there, news reports Buckeye Festival returns All of the work was done gasoline dropped 24.3 cents and say energy analysts still expect “The Soul of Buckeye Fes- The Cavs and the NBA on Wednesday dedicated a learning cen- in a week’s time, with Quicken now stands at $2.95 at the pump. more growth in gasoline inven- ter and reading room at the West Side Boys and Girls Club on Trowbridge According to the AAA tories when the U.S. Energy De- tival” returns to Buckeye Road for Avenue in Cleveland. In attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Loans Arena workers helping out Fuel Gauge, national gasoline partment issues its weekly report three days of family activities start- facility were Anderson Verajao, Drew Gooden, Shannon Brown, Dwayne the contractors. prices have fallen 8.2 cents per on fuel demand, inventories and ing on Friday, July 13 with “All That Jones, retired NBA dignitaries were in attendance along with NBA Commis- The decor is Cavaliers gallon since last Tuesday to $3.07 refinery output. sioner David Stern and Cavs Principal Owner Dan Gilbert. (Photo courtesy Wine, Gold, and Blue. Furniture, Jazz” from 5:00 p.m. until. The event of NBA) as they continue to move lower. Energy analysts contin- books, and new computers were in The national average ue to monitor the escalating vio- will be held in the park at E. 118th The Cleveland Cava- dedicated a learning center/reading place for the members’ use at the price is now 16.2 cents below the lence between Hamas and Fatah and Buckeye Road and it will feature all-time high price set on May 24 in the Palestinian areas of Israel, artists such as Sherena Wynn, Rus- liers and the NBA on Wednesday room at the West Side Boys and ribbon cutting. of $3.23 and heightened tensions between sell Thompson and Free Agent and Because the average Syria and Israel. Spirit Plus Band. Clean Cleveland gets started in neighborhoods price of wholesale gasoline has Although Israel is not The annual Buckeye Road fallen further and faster than re- a petroleum supplier, a strength- parade will be held on Saturday, Mayor Frank G. Jack- The Bring Back the 70’s East 131 Street and Hlavin Avenue - tail prices in the last three weeks. ening in the possibility that the July 14 starting at 10:00 a.m. with son’s Clean Cleveland crews will Street Club’s “Big Boom Project” South of 4239 East 131 Street, Ward AAA expects pump prices will country might become engaged an assortment of other events until be getting a little help from their is one such effort taking place in the 2; East 143 Street and Westropp Av- continue to move lower this in military action always un- friends next week. With various North Broadway/Slavic village neigh- enue - Northeast corner, Ward 10; month even though oil is some- settles the world oil markets. 8:00 p.m.