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SPORTS MENU TIPS Cabrera’s Triple Enjoyable Ways Crown Achievement To Eat Right See Page 6 See Page 7 Conservation as important Gun Rights for sportsmen Threats to conservation are a priority for Ohio’s hunters and anglers on par with gun rights, according to a national poll recently released. While sportsmen tend to be conservative politically, the poll found that many are split-ticket and independent voters who want to know where the candidates stand on the issue of protecting wildlife and habitat. Matt Misicka, former president of the Central Ohio Anglers and Hunters Club, says sportsmen understand better than most the value of conservation, and their opinions should not be taken for granted. He says the ways outdoor recreation boosts the state’s economy cannot be denied. The backstory on who ‘Doesnt Pay’ taxes Kid’sCorner Corner Kid’s Brazile Sheridan Brazile, who is four-years-old, attends pre-school. She is the daughter of Marlon and Shari; and her grandparents are William and Shirley Burton. Sheridan’s favorite food is broccoli and her favorite toy is Dora. She enjoys listening to books as well as singing and dancing. Pundits and politicians are throwing around around alot of number these days. When it comes to taxes and who is or isnt paying them - the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) has issued a report that endeavors to seperate the facts from fiction. Chuck Marr, CBPP director of tax policy, is co-author of the report, Misconceptions and Realities about Who Pays Taxes. Marr says much of the debate that implies people are “victims,” or are somehow not paying their fair share in this country, is misguided. EASTSIDE NEWS VOL. 33 No. 27 FREE READ ON - WRITE ON Daily Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Friday, October 5, 2012 ISSUED FRIDAY SERVING: LARCHMERE - WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND, MT. PLEASANT, LEE & AVALON, HARVARD - LEE, MILES - UNION, UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AREA, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, VILLAGES OF NORTH RANDALL, HIGHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND FREE READ ON - WRITE ON “COVERING THE NEWS TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” Rev. Moss inducted into Hall of Fame By GEORGE GOLDMAN Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) is a non-partisan coalition of faith communities and collaborations in Cuyahoga County for the purpose of building power for social justice. GCC unities people without regard to race, religion, or class to work together to improve and strengthen neighborhoods. The GCC recently held a voter registration at the Justice Center and was able to register 20 people. Sarah Sherros and Lillian Sherrod helped register the voters. (ESDN Photo by Omar Quadir) Muslims decry media portrait of followers By NADRA K. NITTLE Irrational. Violent. Fanatics. Members of the MuslimAmerican community say mainstream media in the West use these words consistently to portray followers of Islam. News coverage of uprisings in the Arab world over the American-made video that disparaged the Prophet Muhammad has perpetuated the negative stereotypes. While the Arab outcry over the video “Innocence of Muslims” has certainly inspired a violent streak, advocates for the Muslim community say mainstream media have failed to report that only small numbers of Muslims are involved in the unrest. In the most prominent violence, U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three American colleagues were killed in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11. Initial reports attributed the attack to protests against the video, but U.S. officials subsequently described the event as a terrorist attack. The advocates also say mainstream media have failed miserably at explaining why the film is an insult to followers of Islam. Aymen Abdel Halim, communications coordinator for the Chicago branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, says issues of Newsweek and Time magazines were particularly objectionable. Newsweek’s cover story on September 24 was headlined “Muslim Rage” above a photo of an angry crowd in Islamic dress. Time’s cover that week was headlined “The Agents of Outrage: An Embassy attacked. Diplomats murdered. The new calculus of violence against America.” Behind the headline was a photo of an angry mob. “It’s a lot of the same imagery we’ve seen in the past,” Halim says. “It’s imagery that has demonized Muslims and perpetuated stereotypes.” Yasmin Hussein, young leaders program coordinator of the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Washington and Los Angeles, agrees. She says the media’s tendency toward sensationalism hasn’t helped to counter the American public’s misconceptions about Islam. “A bunch of people protesting, doing crazy stuff obviously makes for really good news,” she says, adding that it fails to tell the full story. That story in this case, Halim says, is that uprisings in the Arab world over “Innocence of Muslims” were not widespread. He says mainstream media have mistakenly compared recent Middle East unrest to the Arab Spring of 2011. But while hundreds of thousands of people revolted then, only a couple thousand people have participated in the current public outcry in Muslim nations, he said “It’s being depicted as something much larger than it actually is,” Halim said, adding that the media have “kind of painted Muslims and Islam with a broad brush.” That includes ignoring various factors leading to Arab demonstrations. Halim says the demonstrations aren’t solely about the video, which depicted the Prophet Muhammad as sexually promiscuous, a drunk and a pedophile. They also stem, he says, from effects of U.S. policy on the Arab world and the fact that countries such as Libya remain devastated a year after the United States helped to rid it of despotMoammar Gadhafi. Experts say mainstream media have failed to provide comprehensive reports on the variety of reasons that the Muslim world resents the West and have not addressed why “Innocence of Muslims” has angered Muslims. Deana A. Rohlinger, associate professor of sociology at Florida State University, says many Americans Gasoline prices in area drop The current average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline in Northeast Ohio is $3.73, down 3.3 cents per gallon from a week ago. AAA Fuel Gauge Gasoline Price Survey Northeast Ohio Average for Self-Service Gasoline This Week Last Week Last Year National (10-5-12) (9-28-12) (10-2-11) (10-5-12) Regular $3.73 $3.76 $3.22 $3.78 don’t realize that free speech isn’t a right in many countries throughout the world, especially in Muslim nations. “We have this very narrow understanding of what it means to be a Muslim, what a Muslim looks like, what a Muslim does,” she said. “In some parts of the Muslim world, they see a film like this and assume it’s backed by the U.S. government.” The idea that the United States was complicit in the film’s making is one factor that has driven the violent protests. Junaid Afeef, a Chicago-based attorney, activist and self-described “patriotic American” who runs the website “An American Muslim Journal,” says he has found it difficult to explain to Muslim cousins abroad that the U.S. government doesn’t infringe on artistic freedom. Afeef points out that many Muslims abroad have expressed support for the United States and expressed regret for the death of Stevens. He says that some have displayed signs expressing these sentiments but that the media have largely ignored this segment of the Muslim community. Meanwhile, Hussein says mainstream media have largely ignored releases from her organization condemning acts of violence, such as the consulate attack. But the bigger issue, she says, is that the media largely ignore Muslims overall, unless war or reckless violence is the subject. “There needs to be more coverage of Muslim-Americans who are really making an effort to have a positive impact on the country,” Hussein says. “Muslim athletes, Muslim attorneys, Muslims who are part of everyday America. These stories need to be told to humanize Muslims.” Nadra Kareem Nittle writes media critiques for the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. Her reports and media critiques are at www.mije.org/mmcsi and can be republished. For info, visit [email protected] or 510-891-9202. After 50 years ago, Rev Otis Moss Jr. still vividly remembers the day he was arrested while taking part in a peaceful demonstration for justice. According to Rev. Moss, it was at the Capitol building, the state of Georgia, Atlanta, when he was first arrested fighting against racism, segregation, hatred and bigotry. He was arrested that day and taken to jail. Moss, 77, the former pastor of Cleveland’s Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, was at the Ohio State House Atrium being heralded as a trailblazer for his efforts championing civil rights, which have made him a highly regarded national figure. Moss is among the fourth class of inductees to the hall of fame. Other inductees this year include: retired Columbus Police Chief James G. Jackson and the Rev. Damon Lynch Jr. and former State Rep. William Mallory Sr., both of Cincinnati. The late famed Olympian Jesse Owens of Cleveland was also honored, as was the late Richard Maxwekk of Columbus, who founded an aorganization to increase accessible living options for people who used wheelchairs, and the Ohio Tuskegee Airmen chapters in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati. Ohio governer John Kasich attended the event with other state officials. Trauma Whether it’s physical abuse, the loss of a parent or another disturbing event, traumatic experiences cal leave a lasting mprint on a child’s mental and physical health. In Ohio, efforts are underway to better help those affected by a traumatic event. Franklin County Children Services just recieved a federal grant which their Director of Community Services, Kythryn Carr Hurd, says will allow them to better identify trauma up front and put the resources in place to treat victims. “If we have a better assessment on the front end, then we can do a much better job at getting those kids linked to behavorial health care or other services that are going to improve their wellbeing and their ability to function and develop and grow.” Through the grant, the organization will examine ways to better screen children for trauma and figure out what type of trauma- informed practices and services willbe most effective for the health and well-being of these children.” Moss Moss retired from Olivet in 2009 after three decades of service. While leading the church, he hosted distinguished leaders such as Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. In 2009 he joined Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi on a tour of India speaking on sicial justice and nonviolence, Moss, who was born in Georgia, served as a young minister on the board of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. And in the 1960s he was co-pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta alongside the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King., the country’s most celebrated civil rights leader. Former Cleveland U.S Rep. Louis Stokes was in Columbus on Thursday to watch his friend be recognized. After the ceremony, Moss said the country has changed and the fight for civil rights is different, but there still remain deep challenges and more work ahead for equality. Shaakira Dorsey dies after fight Services will be held for Shaakira Marche Dorsey on Friday, October 12, at Mt. Carnel Missionary Baptist Church, 5713 Kinsman Road, at 10 a.m. There will be a vigil for Dorsey on Wednesday, October 10, at Warrensville Heights High School, 4270 Northfield Road, at 5:30 p.m. Warrensville Heights police said a 16-year-old girl was charged with murder following a fight and the name of the suspect has not been released. Warrensville Heights police said Dorsey, also 16, of Warrensville Heights, died at the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. Police said Dorsey collapsed about 8 p.m. after she got into a fight with the suspect in the 4700 block of Walford Road. The Cuyahoga County Dorsey medical examiner has not released the sause of death. TheWarrensville Heights schools said on their website that Shaakira was an 11th- grader at the high school who played on the softball team. Street to be named for George L. Forbes Forbes In the works is a street to be named to honor former Council President George Forbes. Councilman Jeff Johnson wants to honor Forbes for his service to Cleveland. Despite that Forbes once called Johnson a “mulatto punk” and picked up a chair to hit him in 1986. Despite our personal problems in the late 1980s, he was always someone I respected and learned from,” Johnson said in an email. “His commitment has always been to improve the lives of African-Americans and other Cleveland citizens. His love for the African-American community is unquestionable. Despite his haters., he remains relevant today.” Johnson had intended to introduce legislation this month ceremonially naming St. Clair Avenue from East Boulevard to Eddy Road in Glenville to hor Forbes. But he’s holding off now until next year. “We are considering a more citywide honor and decided to do it during his 50-year anniversary of being first elected” as a councilman in 1963, he said. Social Security field offices to close earlier Service for face-to-face hours for people visiting Social Security Administration field offices will be cut by 30 minutes starting Nov. 19. Mary Glenn-Croft, deputy commissioner for the Social Security Administration, recently issued a nationwide memo that said beginning Monday, November 19, field offices will be closed to the public at 3 p.m.- 30 minutes earlier. The new hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Hours will be further reduced on Wednesdays starting January 2, when offices will be closing at noon. She also said in the memo those hours will be standard across the nation. The changes affect all eight Social Security offices in Cuyahoga County. “These changes will allow field office employees, who will continue to work their regular hours, to complete interviews and claims work without using overtime,” GlennCroft said in closing her memo. On August 15 last year, Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue made his concern with overtime issues clear by reducing public hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays instead of 4 p.m. The agency in Cleveland has had problems in the past completing disability claims, which meant employees had to work overtime. Page 2 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - Friday, October 5, 2012 VANTAGE POINT YOUR HEALTH Christian Chapman selected as a member of band A better night's sleep might be in your blanket Christian Chapman will be selected today by representatives of the US Army and the All American Bowl to be a member of the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. The event will be at 3:30p.m. in the library at Saint Edward High School, 13500 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood. Chapman will join an elite group of musicians who will perform during halftime of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. “The U.S. Army has a distinguished musical history,” said John Myers, Director of Marketing, Army Marketing and Research Group. “The skills and strengths necessary to be a successful band member are mirrored in Army Strong Soldiers. Only the strongest wear the Army colors, which is why we are proud to honor all of our 2013 U.S. Army All-American Band members and congratulate each of them on their selection.” The U.S. Army AllAmerican Marching Band recognizes the top 125 high school senior marching musicians and color guard members from across the country, showcasing their talents during the largest celebration of high school football in America, the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl, televised live on NBC at 1:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, January 5, 2013. For more than 12 years, the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl has been the nation’s premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Adrian Peterson, Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, Ndamukong Suh, Marcus Lattimore, and Andrew Luck all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. In the 2012 NFL Draft An- drew Luck became the first U.S. Army All-American Bowl alumnus to be selected with the first overall pick. The 2012 U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl drew a crowd of 39,011 to the Alamodome, and was the most-watched sporting event on television over the weekend, excluding the NFL playoffs. The U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl is owned and produced by All American Games, a New Jersey-based sports marketing and event management company. The U.S. Army is the title sponsor of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, and American Family Insurance is the lead national sponsor and presenting sponsor of the telecast on NBC. Other national sponsors include adidas, Rivals.com, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau, Gatorade, SKLZ, NCSA, School of the Legends, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Lockheed Martin, Xenith, Battle Sports Science, Oakley, NewTek and Football University. National sponsors of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band include NAfME: The National Association for Music Education, Drum Corps International, Jupiter Band Instruments and DeMoulin Uniforms. Shale gas drilling has taken the nation by storm and quickly made its way inot Ohio. A watchdof group also is setting up shop to provide citizens with an unbaised source data and analysis. The FracTracker Alliance says it's gathering informa- tion to increase awareness about the impact of hydraulic fracturing in Ohio. Its executive director, Brook Lenker, cites a dramatic increase in drilling in the past 18 months, with about 300 wells now in the state. Family events take center stage at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes this fall as the Center celebrates autumn and invites nature lovers, young and old, to the Center to enjoy s’mores, hikes and birding. The Nature Center presents Family Campfire Night. On Friday, October 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, The evening includes guided night hikes on the All People’s and Stearns Trails with night vision activities, owl calling and searching for nocturnal animals. There will be games and stories and songs around the campfire and plenty of marshmallows to roast for s’mores. New this year is the “Night Hike Challenge” for individuals to navigate the All People’s Trail by themselves in the dark. Registration is required, and participants are encouraged to bring their own camp chairs and marshmallow sticks. Cost of Family Campfire Night is $5 per person, with a $25 maximum per family up to six people. The Nature Center is offering a Crepuscular Coyote Hike on Thursday, November 8 from 5 to 6:30 pm. This guided hike will take participants through the Na- ture Center property to learn how to recognize tracks and signs of coyotes. The hike presents an opportunity to learn more about coyotes in our region and gain a greater understanding of this elusive creature. Registration is required, and the cost for members is $5 and $8 for non-members. For information about and to register for the fall family events, please call (216) 321-5935 or visit www.shakerlakes.org. A watchdog's tracking the fracking in Ohio Fall events to be held at Nature Center Easy Side Publishing Co., Inc. 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Voters may also register to vote at the board of elections, at 2925 Euclid Avenue, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. On October 9th the board of elections will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 9 p.m. it “one blanket at a time.” Mosaic Weighted Blankets also help ease symptoms and supplement treatment for cancer anxiety, menopause and many other conditions that might interfere with sleep. The deep pressure touch stimulation or “swaddling” that happens when you cuddle up under a weighted blanket helps encourage the production of the hormone serotonin, which induces a more peaceful and happier state of mind, and melatonin, a natural hormone that helps regulate the sleep cycle. Studies show that melatonin not only helps people fall asleep, but also enhances the quality of sleep. Earlier this year, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that an estimated 40 million people in the U.S. have chronic sleep disorder and 1.21 percent of the American population has ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD and treatments for ADHD can often cause insomnia. Penny Williams, editor of her website, A Mom’s View of ADHD, and mom of son Luke, who has Voters need to be aware that the board of elections will be closed on October 8th in observance of Columbus Day. Voters may call (216) 443-3298 with registration questions. For information concerning the November 6th General Election visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website: www.boe. cuyahogacounty.us. Hold the phone, Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that could mean the end of traditional phone service for many residents. Senate Bill 271 would allow providers to cut basic service in an area if two other telecommunication ser- vices are available, such as wireless (cell) or voice-overInternet protocol. The coordinator for the Rural Broadband Policy Group, Edyael Casaperalta, says cell phones are inadequate for some needs, particularly for seniors who might have difficulty using them. sensory processing disorder, ADHD and trouble sleeping, has tried various ways to help her son feel more comfortable and settle down. After trying a Mosaic Weighted Blanket, Williams could definitely see a calming benefit. “Luke only uses his blanket at night but will not sleep without it. He feels grounded and secure under its weight,” said Williams, who reports that the blanket did lessen the number of times he woke during the night. The handmade blankets come in various sizes and weights to fit the body and can be used at home and will add focus at work and in school. Depending on the need, they can be used to calm and relax by laying across the lap, wrapping around the shoulders, covering legs or the whole body for sleeping. 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Tried-and-true tips include keeping a regular schedule, getting enough daily exercise and creating a relaxing bedtime routine, but a new approach to sleeping soundly suggests that the right blanket can be instrumental in getting plenty of zzzz’s. For some people, the tried-and-true tips simply don’t work. That was the case for the founders of Mosaic Weighted Blankets™. Beth Peacock had interrupted sleep due to restless leg syndrome and her friend Laura LeMond had a history of sensory issues that kept her from getting enough shut-eye. For years, LeMond stacked pillows and even books on her feet to fall asleep. That’s when she realized that using weighted therapy would be a good solution for people with sleep and sensory processing disorders, autism, ADHD and anxiety. LeMond and Peacock developed Mosaic Weighted Blankets (www. mosaicweightedblankets. com), a safe and effective line of soothing blankets, wraps and lap pads. 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Medicare officials have proposed rules that would preserve patient access to CRNAs -- and it’s crucialthattheyratifythem. Iftheydon’t,millionsofpatients who rely on CRNAs for pain management will unnecessarilysuffer.Sowho, then,wantsto“fixwhatisn’t broken?” The issue came to Medicare’s attention last year when two companies contracted by the program to process insurance claims beganrefusingtodirectlyreimburseCRNAsforthetreatmenttheydelivered. The companies’ actions broke sharply with Medicare’shistory:Sincethe mid-1980s the program has allowednurseanesthetiststo careforbeneficiaries. If the two contractors’ dictates stand -- and if othercontractorsfollowtheir lead -- many patients will lose convenient access to excellent pain-management carefornoapparentreason. There simply aren’t enough healthcare providers to care for the millions ofAmericanssufferingfrom chronic pain, according to a recent report from the InstituteofMedicine.Inruraland other medically underserved areasinparticular,physician anesthesiologistsareinshort supply. Qualified CRNAs fill the void. Many rural patients depend on them for therapy. Without CRNAs, many would have to drive hundredsofmilestoahospital to see a physician, move intoanunfamiliarinstitution likeanursinghomefarfrom family and friends, or even foregotreatmententirely. Such unfortunate outcomes are already befalling some patients. One CRNAinMontanacontinued toprovidepaincaretolocal seniorseventhoughheknew his claims would be denied. Hedidthisbecausehisbeneficiarieshadnoothersource of care.Another nurse anesthetistworkinginKansasreportedthatthealternativefor herpatientswasathree-hour round-triptoamajorcity. Such examples of patient suffering are par- Library branches to relocate Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is proposing to its board of trustees on October 18, the closing of the Broadway Branch, 5417 Broadway Ave., and the temporary relocation of the South Branch, 3096 ScrantonRoad. Duetoseriousheating and building safety issues, the Broadway Branch will close on November 2, and the patrons can use the Fleet Branch, a mile away onamajorbusline.Fleetis a full-service library with a diversecollection,extensive programming, and one of CPL’s new Learning Centers, which offers GED and college preparatory classes andafterschooltutoring. CPLisholdingtwo community meetings about theclosingoftheBroadway Branch.Thefirstmeetingis scheduled for Wednesday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. at thebranch.Thesecondmeeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13 at the Fleet Branch. The Fleet Branch is also hosting an open house to welcome Broadway patrons and the communityonSaturday,November3. The South Branch will temporarily close to make heating and other majorrepairs.Itwillmovetwo blocks to 2704 Clark Ave. The Scranton Road location will close on January 12, andthetemporarybranchon ClarkAvenue will open one week later on January 22. The temporary location will havemorecomputersandthe materials,books,andcollectionsmostusedbypatronsat theSouthBranchinabright andcomfortablespace. Author writed book on life’s challenges Called a ‘precious gift’ by one reader, Life Coach Dr. Andy McCabe’s remarkablebook,TheGifted One: The Journey Begins (BalboaPress)isfilledwith practical advice that offers hope in a world seemingly entrenched in problems. If someone asked you today: Whatdoyouneedtolearnto live your life to the fullest? Would you answer nothing, or everything? One thing is sure; whatever is missing – this book will fill the void andgetyouontheroadtoa happier, healthier and more productivelife. 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By I.ABDUR-RAZZAAQ Bismillah-hir Rahman-ir Rahim- ( In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful ) Anyone who is familiar with Muslims fasting during the month of Ramadan is aware that from sunrise to sunset Muslims abstain from food and drink. For Muslims the month of Ramadan is also a time to intensify in worship, charity, recitation of the Qur’an, and good deeds. In Maulana Muhammad Ali’s The Religion of Islam, the author elucidates that by observing the fast, a Muslim will gain spiritual, moral and physical discipline while at the same time increasing their closeness to Allah (swt). Someone who is not familiar with the significance of saum (fasting) or abstaining may not understand how giving up food and drink could inculcate any sort of discipline. Fasting is first and foremost a way to gain spiritual discipline. There are several ways to nullify the fast. During the hours of the fast, eating, drinking, and conjugal relations with the spouse are prohibited. So what prevents the faster from sneaking and eating? He or she submits because of the belief that Allah(swt) has commanded him or her not to do so. The saying that ‘man does not live by bread alone is a reality that is experienced by Muslims when they fast. Muslims engage in performing extra prayers aside from the five obligatory prayers, they read the Qur’an in toto, and perform dhikr (re- A Look At My World membrance of Allah) through words and phrases in praise of Allah, throughout the day. Many Muslims have reached such a level of Godconsciousness that to even think of intentionally doing something to break the fast is inconceivable. This conviction, that one must submit to Allah’s command in order to gain a nearness to Him is thus reinforced and carries over to be practiced the rest of the year. The moral training that a Muslim gains while fasting is indispensable in tis life and the next. Muslims believe that the path to Hell is surrounded by things that are easy and the path to Paradise is surrounded by things that are hard. When a person has trained him or herself to deny themselves things that are at other times lawful, then it becomes easier to abstain from things that are forbidden. Another facet of the moral training that a Muslim acquires while fasting is that he or she increases in performing charitable acts. The Prophet (pbuh) was the most generous of all people and in Ramadan he exceeded his own generosity. During Ramadan Muslims follow this example by hosting meals at the time of iftar (break fast) feeding the indigent, and performing other acts of goodwill. When a person is able to take control of himself or herself (nafs) and make correct decisions, then this extends to their environment around them, and they thus become a catalyst for change. The physical discipline one attains while fasting is no small accomplishment, nor isit insignificant. When a person is able to handle at regular intervals, they are more capable of withstanding physical hardships. For example, if all of the food sosurces were to cease to exist tomorrow who would survive, the person who eats five meals a day (three melas and two snacks)? In a hadith (traditional of the Prophet (pbuh) it is stated “ Fasting is a shield, so let the man who fasts not indulgr in any foul speech or do any evil deed, and if any one fights or quarrels with him, he should say, I am fasting. By Him Who holds my soul in HIs hand, thr breath of the fasrer is pleasanter with Alah than the scent of musk” (Sahih Bukkari). In another hadith it is said “Whoever does not give up lying and acting falsely, Allah does not stand in need of his giving up food and drink” (Sahih Bukkari). When one is able to abstain from lying, foul language, excessive anger, acting unfaithfully, eating and drining while reaping the benefit of acquiring the before mentioned disciplines, then they have truly attained success and Allah (swt) knows best. The American Planning Association (APA) recently announced the designation of Shaker Boulevard as one of 10 Great Streets for 2012 under the organization’s Great Places in America program. APA Great Places exemplify exceptional character and highlight the role planning and planners play in adding value to communities, including fostering economic growth and jobs. APA singled out Shaker Boulevard for its enduring design, multi-modal transportation options, engaged citizens who have fought to preserve the street’s integrity, and surrounding community uses. This 6.75mile stretch, between Cleveland, Shaker Heights and I-271, has carried millions of travelers over its 100-plus year history. “It is indeed an honor that Shaker Boulevard, one of Cleveland’s many revitalized areas, has been designated as one of America’s Great Streets,” said Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson. “For more than eight decades, Shaker Square has stood out as one of Cleveland’s truly ‘great places.’ The development that has occurred in more recent years on Shaker Boulevard is indicative of what is happening throughout the city of Cleveland and a true example of where the city and its neighborhoods are headed.” Said Shaker Heights Mayor Earl M. Leiken, “The 2012 APA designation of Shaker Boulevard as a Great Street is especially fitting in the city of Shaker’s centennial year. The boulevard reflects the best of our city’s unique characteristics – light rail transit, lush, tree-lined streets, and grand homes built during the apex of American architecture.” Beachwood Mayor Merle S. Gorden said, “Shaker Boulevard continues to be a vital and efficient connecting route that promotes regionalism and economic growth within the cities of Beachwood, Shaker Heights and Cleveland. In addition to its economic attributes, Shaker Boulevard is also aesthetically pleasing and contributes greatly to the allure and great urban vibe of this part of Greater Cleveland.” Through Great Places in America, APA recognizes streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces featuring unique and authentic characteristics that have evolved from years of thoughtful and deliberate planning by residents, community lead- ers and planners. The 2012 Great Places illustrate how the foresight of planning fosters tomorrow’s communities and they have many of the features Americans say are important to their “ideal community” including locally owned businesses, transit, neighborhood parks, and sidewalks. “Shaker Boulevard is an outstanding example of planning’s ability to add lasting value to communities that plan, design and build thoroughfares that are both functional and beautiful,” said APA Chief Executive Officer Paul Farmer, FAICP. “True to its founders’ vision, Shaker Boulevard remains as attractive for commuters today as it was during the 1920s and 1930s. The boulevard has balanced parks, trees and an open median with the built environment for nearly a hundred years because citizens challenged inappropriate development proposals.” One of those institutions – the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes – was the upshot of residents’ three-year effort to defeat a 1963 freeway proposal that would have cut through Shaker Boulevard, razing 1,400 homes and 105 commercial properties. Educational, recreational and religious institutions are found in abundance along the street as its developers, O.P. and M.J. Van Sweringen, offered free land to nonprofits willing to relocate from Cleveland to the garden-like suburb of Shaker Heights. To strengthen the appeal of their new suburb, the Van Sweringen brothers opened a rapid transit line in 1913, expanding it two years later. They then acquired a controlling interest in the Nickel Plate Railroad in order to extend and enhance the rail service along Shaker Boulevard’s median. Today, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority light rail utilizes those lines. The award-winning rail station at Shaker Square, which anchors the western end of this Great Street, features two brick-and-glass Georgian-style pavilions, designed to match the square’s existing architecture. That includes Moreland Courts, a luxury condominium complex, where details from five English architectural periods – Late Gothic, Tudor, Elizabethan, Jacobean and Georgian – appear on the façades of its 15 six- and eight-story buildings. When the complex opened in Cleveland in the late 1920s, Shaker Heights’ zoning code did not allow for apartments. Those restrictions have since been eased. A 1973 proposal to build a high-rise apartment building over one of the boulevard’s light rail stations galvanized Shaker Heights’ residents. They successfully argued that the building would be inappropriate. Residents later fought a proposal to build low-density housing along the boulevard’s median, citing several negative impacts and the potential of such a precedent to open the median up to additional development. Today, Shaker Bou- levard runs through two landmark areas – the Shaker Square Historic District and Shaker Village Historic District, added to the National Register in 1976 and 1984, respectively. Major north-south thoroughfares intersect Shaker Boulevard every half mile, minimizing traffic congestion and contributing to its park-like environment. An old advertisement from the Van Sweringen Company says, “Most communities just happen; the best are planned.” The same can be said for the firm’s signature roadway, Shaker Boulevard. The umpire wore shorts Shaker Boulevard one of 10 great streets Dr. JAMES L. SNYDER Okay, right up front I want to confess that I am an old fogey. In my defense, as if I needed one, I was born an old fogey. I have what may be called old-fogeyitis, a rare psychological disorder only affecting people born of woman. For many years, I beat myself over the head because I did not understand old fogeyitis syndrome. Years ago, I have learned to accept it, whether others accept it or not is not my problem. It was a wonderful day when I realized I could have a lot of other things much worse than old-fogeyitis. Just this week I saw an article in the picture of supposedly the ugliest woman in the world. As I looked at her picture, it reminded me of one of my old aunts. I know I’m not the “prettiest” face in town but I wasn’t born this way. My face is the result of the stress through the years from the old-fogeyitis syndrome. One of the amazing traits of this syndrome is the marvelous selective memory. My memory is so good I can remember things that never happened. Some people look at me when I recall one of these pseudo-memories as if I was senile. Oh no. It is not senility it is old-fogeyitis. I really did not know how bad it was until this past week. My oldest granddaughter was playing softball and invited me to come and watch her first game. She made me one of those “offers that I couldn’t refuse.” It has been a longtime since I seen a slow pitch softball game much less played in one. I remembered those glorious days of yesteryear when I played slow pitch softball. According to my memory, I was the star pitcher on my team. What memories they were. Since they are my memories, I feel I have the right to make them what I want them to be. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, our youngest daughter and her daughter joined me as we watched my granddaughter’s first game. We brought our own chairs so we were able to set up our seating arrangements where we could watch our granddaughter play her first game. I am not prejudiced, but from where we were sitting, she was the star player on her team. I am not sure how her team could ever get along without her. It is my humble opinion that greatness like this is inherited. You do not learn that kind of thing on your own, it is something that is passed down to you through your genes. I must have passed it on to her because I do not have it anymore. It was then that I saw it, which kicked in the old-fogeyitis syndrome. What I saw shocked me and it takes a lot to shock me. Up to this point, I was primarily focused on my granddaughter and her pristine playing on the field, so I did not see right away what I eventually saw. It happened when my granddaughter stepped up to bat for the first time. After that, the whole game went blank for me. Behind my lovely granddaughter was the catcher all dressed in the catcher’s Want To Buy Ali-Wepner Boxing Poster March 24, 1975 “Chance Of A Lifetime” Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner Illustrated Cardboard Poster - 14” x 22” Boxing Show Held At The Richfield Coliseum (Richfield, Ohio) Also Interested In Buying The “On-Site” Boxing Program Call: (330) 856-7047 Or (216)721-1674 outfit. That did not startle me. Behind the catcher was the umpire, or so he was pretending to be, and that is what startled me. It was a girl’s slow pitch softball team and every one of them was dressed in their softball player’s outfit. I believe in dressing for the occasion. The occasion was a softball game and those involved in the softball game were wearing attire consistent with the game at hand. Then I saw the umpire. And the umpire was wearing shorts! Shorts! It is not that I object to a man wearing shorts as long as he does not wear them out in public. The last time I wore shorts I was three years old and it was only because my mother made me wear them. When I had control of my wardrobe, I put away those shorts and began wearing pants like a man. I think if the good Lord wanted us to wear shorts, in public that is, He would have made our legs more visually appealing. A man’s legs are not appealing, unless they have been in the sun too long and the skin begins to peel. A man, especially an old man, has knobby knees, hairy legs and varicose veins none of which should be part of public domain. This is not something I want to see when I am out in public. I can dutifully attest to the fact that my legs have not seen direct sunlight in over 50 years. I attribute this to the fact that I wear pants every day of my life. Not short pants, but pants that go all the way down to my ankles. Short pants look like you cannot afford to buy the whole thing. For some reason I could not watch the game with the same enthusiasm. When I got home that night I settled down a little bit and thought of a verse of Scripture, something Jesus said. “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” ( John 7:24 KJV ). In spite of my severe old-fogeyitis condition, I must remember not to judge people according to their appearance. It is not what a man looks like but rather, what he does that makes him the man that he is. Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313 , Ocala , FL 34483 . He lives with his wife, Martha , in Silver Springs Shores . Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att. net. 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Despite his efforts to flee, Davis was eventually caught and indicted on four counts: one count of felonious assault of a peace officer, two counts of tampering with evidence, and one count of intimidation of a witness. A jury found Davis guilty of one of the counts of tampering with evidence (relating to taping over bullet holes in the minivan) and one count of intimidation of a witness. It found him not guilty of the second count of tampering (relating to efforts to conceal bloodstains on his clothes). But a mistrial was declared with respect to the assault charge after the jury failed to reach a verdict. The trial court sentenced Davis to two years on the tampering-with-evidence conviction and four years on the intimidation-of-a-witness conviction. The sentences were to be served concurrently, followed by three years of post-release control. Afterward, Davis filed an appeal, arguing that the conviction of witness intimidation was not supported by sufficient evidence and that it was against the manifest weight of the evidence. He made the same claim about the conviction for tampering with evidence. The court of appeals affirmed the conviction of tampering with evidence, but it vacated Davis’s conviction of witness intimidation. After the court of appeals ruling, the state filed an appeal here — at the Supreme Court of Ohio — asking us to review the witness intimidation conviction. The law in question — the “witness intimidation law” — says that no person, by force or by unlawful threat of harm “shall attempt to influence, intimidate, or hinder … an attorney or witness involved in a criminal action or proceeding in the discharge of the duties of the attorney or witness.” For the purposes of this case, the critical language is the phrase “involved in a criminal action or proceeding.” (The term “criminal action” appears throughout the Ohio legal code. It does not mean the act of committing a crime. Rather, it refers to a formal process involving a court in criminal proceedings.) In 2009, our court reviewed the witness intimidation law in a case called State v. Malone. In that case, we addressed an issue regarding the requirements for qualifying as a witness under the terms of the law. The Malone case involved a rape. Shortly after committing the rape, Malone threatened a woman who had observed the crime as it oc- curred. At the time the threat was made, the rape victim had not yet reported the crime. Because the witness intimidation law “requires a witness’s involvement in a criminal action or proceeding, not his or her potential involvement,” we concluded that the woman who observed the crime was not yet a witness when she was threatened. In Malone, we held that a conviction for intimidation of a witness under the witness intimidation law “is not sustainable when the intimidation occurred after the criminal act but prior to any proceedings flowing from the criminal act in a court of justice.” Malone’s threat occurred long before the threat victim qualified as a witness under the law, so the law did not apply. Our decision in Malone stands for the proposition that a “criminal action or proceeding” — as it is described in the witness intimidation law — requires the formal initiation of proceedings such as criminal charges or grand jury proceedings, not merely the investigation of the crime. In Davis’s case, a police investigation had begun before he threatened his ex-wife. In fact, because the victim was a sheriff’s deputy, the police were immediately aware of the acts leading to Davis’s felonious-assault charge. But even though they were immediately aware of his assault, no “criminal action or proceeding” was initiated until later, when the state filed charges against Davis. Therefore, no “criminal action or proceeding” was under way at the time of the threat, and thus the wit- Q: My 21-year-old daughter, who lives alone, suffers from the effects of alcohol abuse. She refuses to get treatment, and I fear for her safety. Is there any way to get her into treatment despite her refusal? A: Yes. On March 22, 2012, Ohio Senate Bill 117 became effective. This law includes a provision allowing a probate court to order involuntary treatment for a person suffering from alcohol or other drug abuse, as long as certain procedures are followed. 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Jason Alderman di- for spring. -Rogers Hornsby rects Visa’s financial education programs. Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney. ness intimidation law does not apply. Justice Yvette McGee Brown, who wrote the majority opinion for this case, said that the witness intimidation law “prohibits the intimidation of a person who observes a crime after the initiation of proceedings flowing from the criminal act in a court of justice. But a police investigation, without more, is not a proceeding in a court of justice, and it does not invoke the protection” of the witness intimidation law for a person who observes the crime. We therefore concluded — by a 6-1 vote — that the court of appeals correctly determined that insufficient evidence existed to convict Davis for witness intimidation based upon his threat to his ex-wife. In her closing remarks, McGee Brown said, “We do not arrive at this conclusion lightly. Threats to prospective witnesses cause real harm to the administration of justice, as we recognized in Malone. But we are limited by the language chosen by the General Assembly to define the crime of witness intimidation, and we cannot apply that language to conduct” that is outside the witness intimidation law. However, as Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton observed in her dissent, this case will have limited impact because the General Assembly has since chosen to amend the witness intimidation law to cover these situations. Going forward, “potential and real witnesses to a crime will now be protected regardless of the status of any legal proceedings.” Weekly Wealth For Your Health When seniors citizens need financial assistance By JASON ALDERMAN When the last national census was taken in 2010, 48 percent of the population was classified as poor or low-income (earning less than 200 percent of the poverty level). 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Q: If the health professional certifies to the court that my daughter should receive involuntary treatment, what happens next? A: If the probate court finds “by clear and convincing evidence” that your daughter presents an “imminent threat of danger” to herself, her family or others, and that she would reasonably benefit from treatment, the court may order your daughter to be hospitalized for this treatment. Q: Does my daughter have any rights in this matter? A: Yes. Your daughter has a right to legal counsel and to have an independent expert evaluation of her physical and mental condition. Also, if your daughter is hospitalized during the proceeding because the court finds that she presents an “imminent threat of danger” to herself, her family, or others, then the court must inform your daughter that she may immediately make a reasonable number of phone calls or use other reasonable means to contact an attorney (or someone who can help her secure legal counsel), a licensed physician or a qualified health professional, or to get medical or psychological help. Your daughter would receive help in making calls if she needs help and asks for it. Q: What if my daughter refuses to be examined before the court hearing, or refuses to go to the hospital even after the court has ordered it? A: The law authorizes the probate court to issue a summons if your daughter fails to attend an examination scheduled before the hearing. The summons must be directed to your daughter and must command her to appear at a particular time and place. The summons also will say that, if your daughter fails to appear at the examination or the hospital, the court may order the sheriff or any other peace officer to transport her to a hospital from a list the law provides. Q: Who decides which hospital will take my daughter? A: The law requires each Ohio county’s board of alcohol, drug addiction and mental health services to submit lists of certain specified hospitals to the clerk of each county’s probate court at least once a year. Q: Will information about my daughter’s involuntary treatment be kept confidential? A: Yes. Ohio laws regarding patient confidentiality, as well civil rights and liberties, apply to a person who is ordered to undergo treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse. Q: Who is responsible for my daughter’s treatment costs? A: When you file a petition with the probate court, you must also file a statement guaranteeing payment of the costs of any required examinations of your daughter and the costs of any treatment ordered by the court. This “Law You Can Use” column was prepared by the Ohio State Bar Association. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney. must: insurance program), you may be able to insure soybeans, processing beans and grain sorghum without meeting the requirements above. However, additional rules and higher premium rates apply. You are urged to contact your insurance agent if you have questions about insuring spring crops following cover crops. They can give you more specific information. 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The presence of a healthy Anderson Verajao, who will get to play more at forward because of Zeller’s ability in the middle, certainly added to the optimism.Coach Byron Scott, when asked how the team would regain the scoring lost with the departure of Antawn Jamison, commented, “Our main concern is on the defensive side of the ball. If we can do that, the scoring will take care of itself.” Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - Friday, October 5, 2012 - Page 6 S PORTS EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Amatuer boxing returns to Lorain, Ohio at Premier Soccer Academy, 4397 Leavitt Road on Saturday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. For tickets, call Tim Carrion at 440-258-9968. The Indians finished 2012 by going 1-2 against the White Sox in their final series of the season and 3-3 under Interim Skipper Sandy Alomar, Jr., who replaced ousted Manager Manny Acta. They tied a season high by scoring 15 runs in one of two wins against KC, but then only managed to beat Chicago , 4-3, in 12 innings, in a win sandwiched between two shutout losses. This was an apt illustration of how their season went, as the Tribe contended for 1st place during the first half, but then collapsed to finish in 4th place in the Central Division, with the second worst record in the AL . Chicago came into the series needing a sweep to stay alive in the playoff hunt, but any suspense went by the wayside Monday, when Detroit beat KC, 6-3, to clinch the Central. The White Sox went only 4-11 (three of the wins coming against the Tribe) over the final two weeks of the campaign, causing them to be overtaken by the Tigers for the title. In the win against the Sox, the oft-injured Travis Hafner came out of the woodwork in the 9th inningto slam a pinch hit 2-Run HR, high off the extreme outer edge of the RF foul pole to erase a 3-1 deficit and send the game into extra innings. In the 12th inning, Jason Donald lined a mirror-image of his 10th inning double down the LF line to score Lonnie Chisenhall, who’d doubled, for the victory. Reliever Chris Perez, who earlier in the day had aired grievances about the outgoing Acta to the media, put Chicago ahead in the top of the 9th by giving up a tape-measure HR to dead CF to Dayan Viciedo, who recently has become a rival to teammate Paul Konerko as an Indian-killer. He plunked Tyler Flowers two batters later, OSU beats MSU by ‘Skin of Their Teeth’ By KARL BRYANT The Buckeyes played their first Big Ten game of the year, which was first year Coach Urban Myers’ first Big Ten Conference game, and edged Michigan State , 17-16, to stay undefeated at 5-0 on the year. Although Ohio State has had some close victories this season, this one was against a quality opponent, as MSU was rated in the Top 20. Although he had three turnovers – an interception and two fumbles, OSU QB Braxton Miller again proved to be the Buckeyes most reliable weapon. He rushed for 136 yards and passed for 179, including a completion to Devin Smith, for a 63 YD TD Pass near the end of the 3rd quarter to put the Buckeyes ahead for good. Three other Buckeye runners gained only 68 yards between them. WR Corey “Philly” Brown caught 12 passes, but most were short possession-type receptions, as he gained just 84 yards. The Buckeyes’ “D” showed improvement over the last several weeks, giving up 269 yards passing and one TD to MSU QB Andrew Maxwell, but grudgingly allowing just 34 yards to the Spartan running attack. The Spartans had no turnovers, but also made no 1st downs on the ground and 14 through the air. The Buckeyes made six 1st downs passing and 14 rushing - displaying a ball-control offensive mode. Afterwards, Meyer acknowledged the intensity of the hard-fought contest, saying, Miguel Cabrera became a baseball legend this year because of how magnificently he swung a bat. But one of the most heroic things he did all year came Wednesday night (October 3), when he simply picked one up. Cabrera became the first major leaguer in 45 years to win baseball’s hallowed Triple Crown, leading the sport in home runs (44), runs batted in (139) and batting average (.330). That feat will go down in history. But those of us alive to see this achievement will remember how he could have sat out the final game and won the Crown. He chose not to. He chose to play. Tribe finishes disappointing season By KARL BRYANT Massillon’s Devin Smith, here with the ball caught the winning TD pass from Braxton Miller in OSU’S win over MSU in East Lansing. The Buckeyes won the game, 17-16. Braxton rushed for 136 yards and passed for 179, including a completion to Smith, for a 63 YD TD Pass near the end of the 3rd quarter to put the Buckeyes ahead for good.(ESDN Photo by Frank Hyatt) Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown achievement “This was a war. This was two sledgehammers going at each other.” Referring to OSU’s final possession, when they got the ball with more than four minutes remaining and were able to run out the clock, he said, “I think every coach wants that. And against that front, when they knew it was coming, to just take the ball and end the game like that, that tells you a lot.” Ohio State got lucky early in the 4th quarter when referees incorrectly whistled a play over after ruling Miller was down on what appeared to be a fumble and a long, inprogress, Spartan return. Replays reversed the call and gave MSU the ball at the spot of the recovery, but since the play had been whistled dead, negated any runback. Michigan State eventually got a FG on the drive to cut their deficit to one, but never were able to score after that. By KARL BRYANT ing just 35% of opponents’ 3rd down conversions. LB D’Qwell Jackson, who leads the Browns in sacks (3) and interceptions (2) and is just one behind T.J. Ward in tackles (26), recently told this reporter, “It’s not like we’ve been blown out of any games. We play strong. We’ve been in games until the end. We know that if we (Defense) continue to work hard and get the Offense the ball, we’ll start to win games.” Ward just had thumb surgery after suffering a break in the Ravens game last week, so he’ll be able to play with a cast against NY. When the offense gets which brought warning to both benches from the umps. After the inning, Perez went over to Flowers to ostensibly apologize and following the game, Alomar said the hit batter was accidental. Starter Justin Masterson pitched well - dueling Jake Peavy evenly in a 1-1 tie for six innings. Chris Seddon picked up his first Tribe win in relief. After the dramatic win, Donald, said, “That was so great. It was the first time I’ve gotten a walk-off hit. I’ve been struggling and I just wanted to do something to help the team.” Despite batting just over .200, Donald, normally an infielder, hustles on every play and had made a diving catch as a substitute outfielder in the Tribe’s 15-3 win over KC a couple of days earlier. He gained notoriety as the batter hustling to 1B that Umpire Jim Joyce mistakenly called “Safe” to break up Armando Gallaraga’s perfect game in 2010. Interim boss Alomar was greeted by cheers from the fans when he ran out to argue a call at 1B. After the game, Alomar acknowledged the team’s struggles, but said he was pleased by how the team had played during the last few days, saying, “I’m proud of the way the guys for the way they’ve been going about their business to give themselves chances to win.” Closer Perez had blamed former Manager Acta’s laid-back approach (he rarely argued controversial calls) as being one reason the Tribe wasn’t shaken up when they went into a tailspin in the second half of the year. Talking about the team’s problems, the outspoken Perez raised eyebrows, saying, “A lot of that went out the door last week,” referring to Acta’s firing. In the 9-0 shellacking of Cleveland in the season finale, September call-up Dan Johnson, who got the start in place of Chicago regular 1B Adam Dunn - spared the chance to tie the MLB record for being struck out in a season (finishing second in season Ks all-time with 222 in 2012), responded with an amazing three HRs. Viciedo hit his third long ball in three nights and Konerko put an exclamation point reminder on being a long-standing Tribe nemesis with another. The Tribe will now interview several people, including Alomar and former Red Sox Manager Terry Francona, son of former Indian Tito Francona, for the job of full-time manager. Boston , last in the AL East, just fired Manager Bobby Valentine after one season, an indication that Francona wasn’t the blame last year when the aging Red Sox ran out of gas and missed the playoffs. into opponents’ territory, the Browns Ace in the Hole is superb place kicker Phil Dawson, who’s been around since the reborn Browns’ inception in 1999. This year, he’s 8 for 8 in FG attempts, including 4 for 4 from 50 yards or more. The Yankees will be playing at the winner of the Wild Card Game on Sunday in the division series in prime time, more than likely, and the Jets play on Monday Night Football, so the undivided attention of NYC will be on the Giants-Browns game. The Browns are 26-19-2 against the Giants, all-time in the regular season, and 1-1 in the post-season. Browns off to Big Apple to play game at Giants It’s off to the Big Apple for the Browns. Or more exactly, it’s off to a slice of a former wetlands in East Rutherford, N.J., to play the defending Super Bowl Champion N.Y. Giants. The last three times the Browns have played a defending Super Bowl Champ the following year, they’ve beaten them. They beat the Giants in 2008, the Steelers in 2009, and the Saints in 2010. In 2011, they didn’t play the Packers in the regular season, although they did beat Green Bay , 27-17, in a pre-season contest. So far in 2012, the Browns are 0-4, but have been in every game into the 4th quarter. They’ve shown an improved passing attack under QB Brandon Weeden, but their running game has been bottled up in three of the four games, although RB Trent Richardson has shown promise when he gets some daylight. The Browns defense has been hampered by the four game suspension of DB Joe Haden for taking the stimulant Adderall, which is typically prescribed for attention deficit disorder. Unfortunately, his suspension will not be up until the day after the Giants’ game. Haden has been sorely missed in the secondary, but thing could have been markedly worse if not for an improved QB rush by Cleveland . The Browns are fifth in the NFL with 13 QB sacks. They also have been respectable in allow- Boxing Nostalgia By JIM AMATO ‘Gorilla’ Jones held the middleweight title One of the finest boxers ever to come out of Akron,Ohio was William “Gorilla” Jones. He was good enough to hold the National Boxing Association’s version of the middleweight title in 1932. He was born on May 12,1906 in Memphis,Tennessee and he began his professional boxing career there in 1924. By 1927, Jones was operating out of Akron. In 1928, he took a 20-4 record into the ring for his first major test. On July 17 he dropped a ten round duke to Sergeant Sammy Baker. Jones rebounded nicely outscoring Tommy Freeman and Bucky Lawless. On November 11 he made his Madison Square Garden debut winning an eight rounder against Pat Silvers. Jones would return to the Garden and draw with Tony Vaccarelli. 1929 was an uneven year for Jones.When he drew in a rematch with Freeman. He outpointed Joe Mello over ten but then dropped a 12 rounder to Lawless. Jones then lost a ten round verdict to Jackie Fields. Their return bout was declared a no contest in the seventh round because Jones was reportedly Jones not trying. Jones started off 1930 well winning a decision over veteran Jock Malone. Then he would drop back to back ten rounders to Tiger Roy Williams and Lawless. Two months later Jones finally took the measure of Lawless in nine. On September 4, Jones met Harry Smith in a bout billed for the Colored Middleweight Title. It ended in the ninth round as a No Contest. In their return bout Smith won over ten rounds. In 1931, Jones defeated Cleveland’s hard punching Paul “Poison” Pirrone by decision. This was a huge win for Jones. Two fights later he would again lose a decision to Lawless. The NBA then created a tournament to find a succes- sor to middleweight champion Mickey Walker who had moved up in weight. Jones was included in the tourney. Jones would finish 1931 with six straight wins and he would now receive a shot at the vacated title. On January 25,1932 in Milwaukee, Jones stopped Oddone Piazza in the sixth round to claim the NBA title. His next bout was a non title affair against Frankie O’Brian. Jones lost on an eighth round DQ again for not trying. He would come right back with two non title wins. On April 26 Jones successfully defended his crown with a 12 round points call over Young Terry in Trenton,New Jersey. Then on June 11, in Paris,France he suffered an eleventh round DQ against Marcel Thil for repeated low blows and holding. With his title now gone, Jones reeled off five straight victories. He then drew with Freeman. In 1933, he and Ben Jeby tangled in a sixth round No Contest bout. Then Jones knocked out Johnny “Bandit” Romero and Billy Papke Jr. Jones had a rough year in 1934 being upset by Dutch Weimer. He then drew with rugged Fred- die Steele. Jones would then lose ten rounders to Emilio Martinez and Oscar Rankins. In 1935, Jones would be defeated by Steele in a return match. In 1936, Jones would go 3-0-1. Then on January 1,1937 Jones would meet Steele in a rubber match. At stake would be the NBA and the New York State Athletic Commission’s middleweight titles. Steele won the ten rounder flooring Jones for the first time in his career along the way. Again Jones would bounce back fighting a draw with tough Frankie Battaglia and taking a ten rounder from Freeman. He would end the year losing to Alabama Kid. Jones lost To Babe Risko and the Alabama Kid again in 1938. In 1939 he recorded his last victory by decisioning Angelo Puglisi. In 1940, he was outscored by Vern Earling a novice with five fights. It was time for Gorilla Jones to hang up the gloves. Jones would have over 100 victories in his long pro career. He scored 55 knockouts. He would lose only 25 times in 144 recorded bouts. Amazingly he was never stopped ! Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - Friday, October 5, 2012 Page 7 EAST SIDEDaily NEWS On The Town MOVIES * MUSIC * THEATER * DANCE * RESTAURANTS * NIGHT LIFE 'King's Men' concert features artist Four of the most successful performers in gospel music history, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton, recently announced that they will share the same stage for the very first time when they embark on The King’s Men concert tour. The historic U.S. tour will hit major venues in 15 U.S. cities, making a stop in Cleveland at the Wolstein Center on Tuesday, October 9. Tickets for The King’s Men concert tour are $68.00, $48.00 and $33.00 and are on sale and may be purchased at the Wolstein Center Box Office, www.wolsteincenter. com, or charge by phone by calling 877.468.4946. Additional fees may apply when purchasing online or by phone. For additional information contact the Wolstein Center at 216.687.9292. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning on Tuesday, May 8th at 10:00 AM ET through Citi’s Private Pass Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com Between these four gospel music giants, The King’s Men have taken home over a hundred Grammy, Dove, Stellar, BET, Soul Train, NAACP and American Music Awards. They have ap- Franklin peared on countless mainstream television shows and moved millions of fans at their sold-out live concerts nationally and internationally. Now, for the first time ever, The King’s Men bring all of their incredible and inspirational talents together under the same roof for gospel, R&B and pop music fans across the country. For nearly two decades, Franklin has been a multi-platinum-selling purveyor of majestic fusions of gospel and contemporary music. Franklin is a pioneer in gap-bridging musicianship, uniting audiences across gospel, hip hop, pop and R&B. His irresistible rhythms and rhapsodies have resulted in albums that consistently top Billboard’s Gospel and Christian charts, as well as ascend in to the Top 10 of the mainstream R&B/Hip Hop chart. Franklin is also the host and executive producer of the gospel talent show “Sunday Best,” the highestrated gospel program in BET MENU TIPS Enjoyable ways to eat right (NAPS)-A healthful, nutritious lifestyle may be easier-and more fun-than many people realize. Here are a few hints from the experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and elsewhere that can help: At Breakfast Stir low-fat or fatfree granola into a bowl of low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Top with sliced apples or berries. Add strawberries, blueberries or bananas to your waffles, pancakes, cereal, oatmeal or toast. Top toasted wholegrain bread with peanut butter and sliced bananas. Add vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms or tomatoes to your egg or egg white omelet. For more wholesome goodness in less time than you may know, enjoy a fruit smoothie from a convenience store on your route. At Lunch and Dinner Ask for more vegetable toppings and less cheese on your pizza. Add some cooked, dry beans to your salad. Or, if you have a sweet tooth, add chopped apples, pears or raisins. Add broccoli, green beans, corn or peas to a casserole or pasta. Add lettuce, to- mato, onion and cucumber to sandwiches. To get additional nutrition, drink a fruit smoothie instead of soda or punch. At Snack Time Try hummus and whole- wheat pitas. Dip bell pepper strips and broccoli into a low-fat or fat-free ranch dip. Top a cup of fat-free or low-fat yogurt with sliced fresh fruit. Drink a fruit smoothie. A great smoothie to enjoy at any time of day is easily found in more than 5,000 convenience stores and other locations across the U.S. and Canada. They’re not only delicious, but have an extra boost of antioxidant vitamins A, C and E and energy-boosting B vitamins, and minerals-including calcium, zinc and iron. Plus, they’re a good source of fiber. f’real smoothies feature nonfat milk and a full serving of all-natural fruit. They’re even fun to get, because you make them up fresh in a special blender. With the push of a single button, the in-store blender automatically elevates your prefilled frozen cup into the blending chamber and, less than 60 seconds later, returns a freshly prepared, customblended drink. In addition to smoothies, f’real also makes premium-quality classic milk shakes and gourmet frozen cappuccinos. McClurkin network history now heading into its fifth season. To date, Franklin has garnered nine Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, 39 Stellar Awards, 16 Dove Awards (CCM), eight NAACP Image Awards, two BET Awards, and a Soul Train Award. Since his debut release in 1996, Sapp has been thrilling gospel audiences everywhere with his acrobatic vocals and deep-within-the-heart delivery. He made history with his seventh and latest album, Here I Am, which was the all-time highest charting gospel album in Billboard history, debuting at Number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. He has won two BET awards, seven Dove Awards and numerous others. For a man who has declared that he may at any Just Jazz By NANCY ANN LEE Harold Land Saxophonist Harold (de Vance) Land was born in Houston, Texas on December 18, 1928, but grew up in San Diego. He became interested in music in high school. After gaining experience playing the saxophone locally, he moved to Los Angeles where he replaced Teddy Edwards in a band led by Clifford Brown and Max Roach. Eighteen months later he joined bassist Curtis Counce (1956-58). From 1961-67, Land led his own groups, often with Red Mitchell or Bobby Hutcherson. During the 50s and 60s, he also worked with trumpeter Gerald Wilson and other luminaries. In 1967, Land and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson formed a quintet that continued until 1971. An offshoot of this band still occasionally performs as the Timeless AllStars. Although Land’s early style has been described as dry-toned, when he came under the influence of John Coltrane in the 60s his tone hardened and he developed an individualists style. Land is a jazz master. His fluency and melodiousness make his new album of standards, ‘A Lazy Afternoon’, a lush and lovely session sweetened with a string orchestra and driven by a sideteam of Billy Higgins (drum), Bill Henderson (piano), and James Leary (bass). It’s a warm, mellow listen. Sapp moment cease making music to concentrate fully on his passion for ministering, McClurkin has never stayed away from recording profoundly uplifting music for the soul for very long. Born in 1959, McClurkin was encouraged at an early age by the legendary Andrae’ Crouch, after his aunt became a singer in the gospel great’s choir. Fighting through a rough home life and a battle with cancer, Clurkin was discovered and recorded a solo album. After an appearance on Oprah Winfrey’s top-rated television show, Clurkin’s solo debut was catapulted to the upper regions of the Gospel charts and his career was born. Clurkin has won three Grammy Awards, as well as BET, Soul Train and Dove awards. Houghton is known Houghton by thousands for his day job as a worship leader at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. But since 1997 with the release of his debut album Whisper It Loud, Houghton has been recording and performing his music for Gospel fans all over the world. Since then he’s performed with such pop icons as Alicia Keys, performed at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, racking up two gold albums, six Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards, a Soul Train Award and four Grammy Awards in the process. Chris' Cinema Trivia & Movie Match Up By CHRIS APPLING TRIVIA - (Biographies) 1. In the 1972 romance/biograpy "Lady Sings the Blues," Diana Ross portrayed the great jazz icon Billie Holiday and actor Billy Dee Williams was her love interest, but who is the comic/ comedian legend who was Holiday's friend "Piano Man" in the film? 2. In what movie did black, romantic leading man Denzel Washington play a Southern African-American rug cleaner who falls in love with the daughter of a motel managing East Indian couple who were forced to leave their home in Uganda after tyrant Idi Amin rose to power? 3. Who is the deceased rapper that starred opposite pop superstar Janet Jackson in John Singleton's "Poetic Justice" (1993) in which Janet is a disillusioned MOVIE MATCH-UP – (Diahann Carroll) FILMS: 1. 'Carmen Jones' (1954) 2. 'Eve's Bayou' (1997) 3. 'Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters' First 100 Years (1999) 4. 'The Courage to Love' (2000) 5. 'Sally Hemings: An American Scandal' (2000) ROLES: a) Mulatto mother of Third Beauty of the Week: is the lovely Julie Mor rison. Morrison was fea- tured as one of the models in the Bronze Beauty Cal ender. (ESDN Photo by Howard Morehead) If you would like to be a Beauty of The send photo, phone Week, number and information to EAST SIDE DAILY or call (216) 721NEWS 1674. President's true love b) Creole mulatto mother of quadroon turned nun c) Made debut as Dorothy Dandridge's friend d) 1960's New Orleans voodooienne e) Elderly, educated "Colored" sibling ANSWERS: 1, c; 2, d; 3, b; 4, e; 5, a Rober Joffrey's Nutcracker returns to State Theatre The Cleveland Orchestra brings The Joffrey Ballet’s complete silver anniversary production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to PlayhouseSquare for five holiday performances at the State Theatre in downtown Cleveland from November 29 – December 2. The Nutcracker will be conducted by Tito Mu- ñoz. These performances mark the first time The Cleveland Orchestra has ever performed in a full production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Conceived and originally directed in 1987 by Robert Joffrey, with contribution from Gerald Arpino, this production of The Nutcracker includes GuitarMania gala to be held at Rock Hall Going once-going twice-sold! Get ready to don your rock chic attire and raise your bidding sticks at one of Cleveland’s most rockin’ events! Join United Way of Greater Cleveland on Saturday, October 20, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum for the GuitarMania® Gala Auction. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to bid on these 10-foot-tall artistic masterpieces while sipping on cocktails and enjoying a lavish spread of delicious cuisine. All proceeds will benefit United Way’s health and human service programs and the Rock and Roll Hall of hairdresser who grieves over the violent death of her boyfriend by writing poetry? 4. What film focused on the "May-December" romance that starred Angela Bassett as a 40-year-old, African-American woman who takes a trip to Jamaica and falls in love with a black man who is 20 years younger than her? 5. Who is the actor and actress that were featured in the film "Love and Basketball" (2000) as childhood friends who grow up together playing basketball, but then must learn to balance their emotions when romance blooms between them? ANSWERS: 1. Richard Pryor 2. 'Mississippi Masala' 3. Tupac Shakur 4. 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back' 5. Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan Fame and Museum’s education activities. “This is a great opportunity for people to purchase a unique piece of history and benefit United Way and the Rock Hall education activities,” said Bill Kitson, president & CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “Everyone is encouraged to join us at the gala and bid on these amazing 10-foot guitars. It’s not every day you get to say you’ve participated in an auction of this size – literally!” Tickets are $75 for general admission or $150 for reserved seating and may be purchased online at unitedwaycleveland.org/guitarmania. Two drink tickets are included with each ticket purchased. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 8 p.m. “The GuitarMania guitars have become an iconic part of the Cleveland landscape,” said Terry Stewart, president & CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. “These guitars create a sense of place in the city and generate a much needed support for the community. Cleveland really does rock!” Images of the 2012 GuitarMania guitars are available to view online at cleveland.com/guitarmania. 2012 GuitarMania Facts: GuitarMania benefits United Way’s health and human service programs and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s education programs. KeyBank is a 2012 SuperSponsor for GuitarMania. Additional proj- ect partners include: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, cleveland.com, The Sherwin-Williams Company and The Plain Dealer. GuitarMania is a community art project that supports local artists by welcoming them to submit their guitar designs to an Artistic Review Jury who approve potential designs for sponsor consideration. For information about GuitarMania, contact Michelle Battle at mbattle@ unitedwaycleveland.org or 216-436-2121. Follow us on Twitter @UnitedWayCLE #GuitarMania or Like us at Facebook.com/GuitarManiaCleveland. For more information about United Way of Greater Cleveland, please visit unitedwaycleveland. org. For information about the Rock Hall, please visit rockhall.com. Delra Harris Deira Harris has taken the term “no limits” to another level. The international recording artist, producer, director, songwriter, oh, and corporate model, has recently won En Sound Music awards and just completed two new music videos, in which one he directed along with Jeffery Elmont, who has produced videos featuring Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists Lil Wayne and Flo-Rida. Harris has taken Inspirational music to a whole new level with no end in sight! more than 40 company dancers, 200 brilliant costumes, and larger-than-life scenery. The Chicago Sun-Times called the Joffrey’s Nutcracker “a grand showcase of classical technique that spotlights the particular talents of many of the company’s ensemble dancers.” The Cleveland cast of The Nutcracker will include 60 Northeast Ohio young dancers, who will be selected by audition, dancing side-by-side with the Joffrey company. The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus, comprised of 50 members directed by Ann Usher, joins the performances to sing in the beautiful “Snow Scene.” “Our company looks forward to once again joining The Cleveland Orchestra and extending our wonderful partnership into a complete production – a new challenge for us. Our previous performances together have included elements of a full ballet, but this time we’ll have all the sets, costumes, lighting, and the magnificent choreography of our founder Robert Joffrey,” said Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director Ashley Wheater. Cleveland Orchestra Executive Director Gary Hanson said, “Incorporating ballet into the Orchestra’s schedule is important to the diversification of our programming and our service to the community.” The Cleveland Orchestra re-established a partnership with The Joffrey Ballet, America’s premier ballet company, in 2009. The Joffrey Ballet performed with the Orchestra in six performances from 20092011 at the Blossom Festival for nearly 30,000 people, and Joffrey Academy Trainees from the Joffrey Academy of Dance,. Tickets are on sale and range in price from $10 $85 each. To purchase tickets, call (216) 241-6000, log on to PlayhouseSquare.org or visit the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office. Special discounts are offered for groups of 10 or more. Please call the Group Sales Department at (216) 664-6050 x1 for more info. -WANTED- Newspaper Publisher Apprentice (Need Background In Journalism) For EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Must Be A Hard Worker And Willing To Learn Call (216) 721-1674 Page 8 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - Friday, October 5, 2012 Terrence Spivey directs ‘The Color Purple’ at Karamu House with an amazing cast Karamu House Performing Arts Theatre recently announced the premier of the Tony Award winning Broadway hit musical The Color Purple at the Karamu House, Jelliffe Theatre, 2355 East 89th Street. The play runs from October 5, untill October 28. The Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker was nominated for 11 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. The Color Purple opened on December 1, 2005 at the Broadway Theatre where it ran for two record-breaking years. The play is the inspiring story of a woman named Celie who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. Equity Actresses Coleen Longshaw and Mikhaela LaShawn, perform in this production as Celie and Shug Avery respectively. View A&M University with a degree in Theatre Arts was part of the Charles Gilpin Players while in college, The school was the first black college to be invited to perform Mikki Grant’s awardwinning musical Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope at the Kennedy Center during the American College Theatre Festival. He resided in New York City for 18 years before accepting the position as artistic director in October of 2003 for the historic Karamu House, the oldest integrated black theatre in the country. To add to the excitement, Kimora Lee Simmons (Baby Phat) and Margaret Avery (Shug Avery in the movie The Color Purple) will be in Cleveland this weekend with President Barack Obama’s Cam- paign to encourage Ohioans to Vote Early. They will host a special meet and greet at 6:30pm on Saturday, October 6, at Karamu House before the performance of The Color Purple. An unprecedented account of more than 400 years of African American history, set against a background of American and global events, is captured in “Discovering Black American: From the Age of Exploration to the Twenty-First Century” (Abrams Books for Young Readers; September 2012). Extraordinary stories poignantly relay the past and capture experiences and events that forever shaped America. Beginning with a black sailor aboard the Nina with Christopher Columbus and continueing through the colonial period, slavery, the Civil War, Jim Crow, civil rights, and on to the current U.S. president, the African American experience is shared in vibrant prose that illustrates how interwoven the lives of people of al Reid person narratives from races are. 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Johnson was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1990, the United State District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in 1991, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 1991, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 1991, and the United States Supreme Court in 1994. He is active in several national professional associations including the American Law Institute and the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. Johnson is a respected speaker at seminars across the country: the latest, Sports Law Symposium, was held in Jacksonville, Florida. He is also a published attorney and is best known nationally for the landmark case of Oliver v. NCAA, which established the right to counsel for college athletes- the only time a college athlete has gotten to trail, won against the NCAA, and invalidated their rules. A graduate of Hawken School, Johnson received his B.A. degree in political science in 1986 from Western Reserve College, CWRU. He earned his M.B.A. degree in 1987 from the Weatherhead School of Management, and his J.D. from the Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law, CWRU in 1990. He resides in Bentleyville. Judge Ronald Suster recently appointed Donald P. Shury as his Grand Jury Foreperson. Shury is president of State Alarm, Inc. and has owned the company since 1973. He is the immediate past chairman of the Kidney Foundation of Ohio and continues to serve on their board of directors. Shury also has served in Big Brothers Big Sisters 250 for 41 years. He has been a classic automobile appraiser and collector since 1963. Book deals with Black History in retrospect Walker Longshaw and LaShawn have performed on Broadway in multiple productions. Everyone in attendance for the play will be treated to a “New York styled” premier event. Complete with lights, paparazzi and red carpet. “It’s been several years since we’ve had a premier quite like this” said Gregory Ashe, Karamu House executive director. “We have high expectations about this highly anticipated sea- Spivey son. Northeast Ohio is truly in for a treat!” “I’ve never been more excited about a season opener than I am about The Color Purple” says Artistic Director, Terrence Spivey. “We have an all-star cast and crew that are anxious to showcase their exceptional talent. With Ed Ridley as the Musical Director and choreography by Angelique Lipford, this is sure to be a blockbuster production.” The General DiSpivey, a Texan vision of Common Pleas , and graduate of Prairie Court recently appointed grand jury forepersons Sales - Service - Parts to three of the grand juOpen Mon.- Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ries in the September 2012 term. 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