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The Longest Walk Two — 13th Year Anniversary

November 17, 2008 by Steve Lianes  
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The Longest Walk Two — 13th Year Anniversary
OnFeb. 11th, Longest Walk participants embarked on a 5 month journey fromSan Francisco to Washington, D.C. arriving on July 11th. The LongestWalk south route is being led by AIM co-founder Dennis J. Banks. It isan extraordinary grassroots effort on a national level to bringattention to the environmental disharmony of Mother Earth, sacred siteissues, and to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original longestwalk.

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Recovery Month in Oregon and Washington begins with “Hands Across The Bridge”.

November 17, 2008 by Lookinghawk  
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habrapHundreds of people in recovery from Oregon and Washington joined hands acrossthe I-5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver at noon this September 1st, to kick off National Recovery Month. The Portland AIM chapter was on hand to provide support and extend their help with security. This event was made possible by the Recovery Association Project, the generosity of many sponsors and the hard work of numerous volunteers.

The drum group for the event on the Washington side was the Little Eagle Drum from the Cowlitz Tribe. Speakers from Washington included Brandy Hopkins, Virginia Jenson, Kim Simpson and Merle Baldridge. Pastor Bill Smith led the group in prayer and spoke about the Faces of Hope. Clarkcounty commissioner Mark Boldt was on hand as well as the Mayor of Vancouver, Royce Pollard.

The Drum circle in Oregon was the All Nations Recovery Drumof the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest,Inc. Oregon speakers were Duane Worley, Stan Bilinski, Debra Gilmour (Mrs. Oregon) and Kristina Zook. Gresham police chief Carla Piluso showed her support and prayer was offered by Pastor Hardy.
The release of doves symbolizing freedom from addiction and the Tug boat signals at noon proclaims that it is official: National Alcohol and Drug Recovery month has begun!

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