Annie Harrell Celebrates A Century and One Year

Above: Johnnie Harrell, front row,  and his family members hosted a birthday lunch for Mrs Annie Harrell, at 20/and Oaks Restaurant, at the Marriott Hotel last Saturday.  Mrs. Harrell, who now is a now a resident of Racine, celebrated her 101 birithday with friends and realtives.  About 35 of her church friends from Beliot, Wisconsin joined in the noon celebration.

Bellow: State Rep. Robert Turner, who recently announced his retirement from the State Assenbly,  posed with Mrs. Herrall at the Marriott.  Turner's wife is a granddaughter of the Harrell. 

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Supervisor Kiana K. Johnson, center, a Federal Police Officer, was join by friends and relative after she was sworn-in as a member of the County 2nd Supervisory District. She will replace Gaynell Dyess, who recently retired after serving over 14 years on the Board. She will join a Board that was reduced from 23 members to 21 members.  Johnson will represent 8,2000 individuals who live on the southside, mid-town, and parts of Westside communities of Racine.

Rev. Della J. Buckley, right, founder of Daughters of Zion Ministry, talk with one of about 200 people who attended "Living Legends Celebration," held at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, last Saturday.
Right photo: The event was held to honor Dr. James Kinchen, a professor of Music at the UW-Parkside campus and Minister Timothy Johnson, Minister of Music throughout the city.

Racine's Mayor John Dickert talks with Keith Fenderson, organizer of "The Drug Bowl" held Saturday at  Douglas Ave. Center.  The quiz contest is held to make the public aware of drug terms andd items.  In addition, the bowl is intended to make people more aware of how to confront their children about drugs.  About 300 people attended the event.