The campaign is multi-faceted and will include efforts to dissuade the Army from attempting to use the Port of Olympia through public education, communication with public officials, and ultimately, if necessary, nonviolent civil disobedience to block military convoys' access to the Port of Olympia.

It is possible that Ft. Lewis will mobilize a Stryker Brigade in April. The Stryker vehicles and other equipment will be shipped in advance of the personnel. This means convoys could be moving within the next month. It isn't known at this time whether the Army plans to use the Port of Olympia.

Why is PMR embarking on this campaign?

Some very good news for the campers. Also, two members of the PPU's street contingency have been invited to be a part of the Interjurisdictional Forum on Homelessness. This is a big step toward our goal of more involvment in the decisions that affect our lives as poor people.

Venice Buhain
The Olympian

OLYMPIA - A camp of homeless people and activists will be given 90 days to stay at the Westside Out of the Woods shelter owned by the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, the church said Sunday.

The majority of about 60 or 70 church members who attended a congregation meeting Sunday night voted to affirm the church board's decision to allow "Camp Quixote II" to remain at the Out of the Woods shelter on Division Street, board president Tim Ransom said. Out of the Woods normally is the church's shelter for homeless families with children.

The church will also hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 to address any concerns that neighbors might have, Ransom said. The meeting will be at the church, 2200 East End St., Olympia.

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