MCJ WEEKEND EDITION

July 14, 2006

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WEEKEND I-Witness

Victor Barnett, founder and CEO of the Running Rebels Community Organization (at left) and Dell Williams also with the Running Rebels (at right) were on hand to watch the kick-off of this summer’s "Warning: We Must Respect Each Other Campaign’s" Basketball League. The league will be playing at Lincoln Park. More than 200 children and many of their parents came to sign up to play in the league, which was started by former Alderman Michael McGee Sr. more than 20 years ago with a mission to provide positive activities for children. Williams is the commissioner of the league. (photo by Barbara White)

Witnessing... Surprises, respect and farewell

Recent college grade Chloe Williams got the surprise of her life as she is--well--surprised by family and friends who gave her a "surprise (naturally) party" recently. Williams is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. She is the daughter of Larry and Gwen Allison. (photo by Barbara White)

Fryin’ up a storm for a worthy cause!

Judy Carson (center) held a fish fry at her home to benefit the Running Rebel’s Community Center’s fifth, seventh and 10th grade basketball teams as they prepare to travel to Boca Raton, Florida for a national basketball tournament. Helping Carson are (far left) Kelly Carson, Judy’s cousin and Tijuana Lowery (far right). The parents of the youths who attend the Running Rebels programs are actively involved; thus helping guarantee the success of the Rebel’s various programs. (photo by Barbara White)