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NAMIWALKS raises funds and awareness for mental illness
NAMIWALKS is a nationwide program launched in 2003 to move serious mental illness into the forefront of America's consciousness. Since that time 150 NAMIWALKS have been held. NAMI KERN an affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) National held its first NAMIWALKS for the Mind of America at Yokuts Park in Bakersfield on Oct. 13. What started as a damp cold morning turned into a wonderful exciting day. The goal was to raise the awareness of these terrible brain disorders, to educate the public, to advocate for our affected loved ones and to help eliminate stigma about mental illness. We were able to accomplish just that with approximately 500 people in attendance. Family and friends gathered together in various team t-shirts of brilliant colors to show their support. Money earned in Tehachapi will be used to support and expand NAMI's signature education programs.
Storm is sold, staying in town
The Storm has been sold to local owners, and the team will stay in Seattle, according to sources. WNBA President Donna Orender and Karen Bryant, the Storm's chief operating officer, are scheduled to announce the sale today at an 11 a.m. news conference. Bryant, who did not return telephone calls Monday night, is not believed to be one of the new owners. Their identity and terms of the sale were not clear. Yelps of joy and expressions of shock were common reactions when Storm season-ticket holders heard the news. Susie Jarosch, who is Storm star Lauren Jackson's agent, said the news "made my day." "I'm happy for the Storm," said Brian Robinson, co-founder of Save Our Sonics and Storm. "But I don't think people should be content. You always knew there would be a strong likelihood the Storm would stay.
Fort Pierce Police conduct internal investigation into officer's taped ...
Riley's criminal case is scheduled for trial Nov. 28. She faces a felony charge of battery on a law-enforcement officer and misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer or obstructing justice without violence.Read a memo sent to Fort Pierce city officials from Police Chief Sean Baldwin about the incident and Baldwin's statement about the incident MEDIA ATTENTION The incident is getting attention from the following national media: Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees on CNN and FOX online with Jamie Colby have covered the incident. Good Morning America, Inside Edition and Dr. Phil all have requested interviews with the Fort Pierce Police Department. Television affiliates in Phoenix, St. Louis, San Diego, and other cities have shown video of the incident or have it posted on their Web sites.
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