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Former Milwaukee Bucks star Michael Redd returns to Milwaukee
Former Milwaukee Bucks player Michael Redd returned to Milwaukee on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Redd visited the House of Peace, a Capuchin Photos by George Neal ministry, located at 1702 W. Walnut Ave., that serves Milwaukee’s working poor and chronically poor. Michael Redd was very supportive of the House of Peace while he traditional Thanksgiving meal in their own homes. Pictured (left was a Milwaukee Buck. He donated turkeys and holiday fixings photo, from left) are House of Peace Pastoral Director Fr. Perry for five years to the House of Peace Thanksgiving Food Basket McDonald; NBA player and founder of the Michael Redd Foundistribution through the Michael Redd Foundation. His gener- dation Michael Redd; House of Peace executive director Rev. osity has allowed central city families the opportunity to enjoy a Gerri Sheets-Howard; and Milwaukee Bucks vice president community relations and player development Skip Robinson.
Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Sprewer celebrate 90th birthdays
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Mrs. Clara Gardner, 90, and Mrs. LaVern Sprewer, 92, church congregated for a wonderful afternoon of remembrances, served members at the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church, 2500 W. up with cake and punch in the lower level church auditorium. Medford Ave., (front row seated) jointly celebrated their birthdays on Sunday, October 20, 2013, with family and friends who Happy 90th Birthday Mrs. Gardner & Mrs. Sprewer!
White House hosts annual Trick-or-Treat celebrations
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama handed out Halloween treats as they welcomed local children and children of military families to 'trick-or-treat' on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. The White House canceled its Halloween celebration last year in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Trick-or-treaters were greeted by musicians and costumed entertainers. Children were given a mix of sweet and healthy treats in their goody bags.