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‘I Have a Dream’ speech — Happy Watkins
Rev. Percy “Happy” Watkins delivered Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Holy Family Hospital. This is an excerpt. Watkins is the longtime pastor of New Hope Baptist Church and a community activist. He said in the two weeks leading up to the MLK holiday he delivers King’s speech 30 to 40 times.
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Beholden to a dream
January 16, 2013 in City on Page A5 For the first time since Martin Luther King Jr. Day began to be observed in 1986, the Rev. Percy “Happy” Watkins won’t deliver King’s stirring “I Have a Dream” speech … 3
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Wreck to recreation: The West Coast Trail
May 19, 2013 in Outdoors The West Coast Trail on B.C.’s Vancouver Island was built as a route to safety for shipwreck survivors. Now it’s a 45-mile hiking destination. Follow Spokesman-Review Outdoors Editor Rich Landers …
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Looking back: Mount St. Helens comes to town
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Hillyard Grocery employee explains foiled heist
May 9, 2013 in City A woman attempted to steal a bottle of wine, but the Hillyard Grocery stocker, Jason Hill, stopped her. However, she smashed the bottle of wine on his head - cutting …
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West Valley High School band practice
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West Valley High School band practice
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