Veterans Benefit Motorcycle Street Races - update

Date correction received for "Run What'cha Brung" motorcycle races to benefit veterans: July 20-21, 2012.

On July 20 - 21, 2012, the third annual veterans benefit will held in Old Town, Idaho (adjacent to Newport).  The "Run What'cha Brung" event benefits the American Legion Riders and Second Shot. Second Shot funds "Spontaneous Acts of Kindness" exclusively for military veterans. American Legion Riders are one of the most proactive organizations for helping veterans and veteran causes.

What makes this event different and spectacular are the street races.  They are held right in the street - all with the blessings of the Town Council of Old Town!  Where else can you do that? 

Last year, so many people wanted to race (so many times) that the races went way overtime.  The point is - if you like to go fast, this is your chance to show off, and watch other people at their fastest. 

Vendor set-up is on Friday, July 20, 2012. 

Set-up party is on Friday, July 20, 2012.

Street Races are on Saturday, July 21, 2012.

To get flyers about the event, contact Mike Lovas, (509) 465-5599, michael@aboutpeople.com. Second Shot, http://www.2nd-shot.org/.

"Run What'cha Brung" Motorcyle Street Races

On July 20 - 21, the third annual veterans benefit will held in Old Town, Idaho (adjacent to Newport).  The "Run Whatcha Brung" event benefits the American Legion Riders and Second Shot. Second Shot funds "Spontaneous Acts of Kindness" exclusively for military veterans. American Legion Riders are one of the most proactive organizations for helping veterans and veteran causes.

What makes this event different and spectacular are the street races.  They are held right in the street - all with the blessings of the Town Council of Old Town!  Where else can you do that? 

Last year, so many people wanted to race (so many times) that the races went way overtime.  The point is - if you like to go fast, this is your chance to show off, and watch other people at their fastest. 

Vendor set-up is on Friday, July 20. 

Set-up party is on Friday, July 20.

Street Races are on Saturday, July 21.

To get flyers about the event, contact Mike Lovas, (509) 465-5599, michael@aboutpeople.com. Second Shot, http://www.2nd-shot.org/.

Donald Zolan's Unrivaled Artistry

Devoting a small amount of time every day to enjoy amazing and\or wondrous things beyond Palouse horizons is relaxing and good for us. It helps offset daily stress, and TV's bad news fare.

Donald Zoland's artistry is truly wonderful. His love and joy is reflected in his unrivaled paintings of children, which makes me smile everytime I recall how sensitively and beautifully he captures the essence of childhood.

Wallcoo.net features Zoland. Click on his painting on the left, and then scroll down to the enlarged image. Click Next Page, and continue until you're satiated with Zolan's awesome awe-inspiring story-pictures. They are guaranteed to elicit smiles, and relax you.

Zolan says about his love of children, so obvious in his paintings,

"I love little children, the way their eyes light up with excitement as they awaken to the world around them. It’s a marvelous time of life, filled with wonderment. A time when each new discovery is another magical moment."

In addition to his remarkable paintings, Wallcoo.net includes Zolan's biography, a fine testament to why his work is highly prized wordwide.

Donald Zolan's website.

I you find a link to something you feel is outstanding, or that inspires you, please share it -- Email the link to newstnpw@air-pipe.com, so it can be published in The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast, "Relaxing Moments." Please put "Relaxing Moment" in the Subject line.

SESC Fair Royalty Court Photograph

Images aren't published in this paper to avoid difficulty for Palouse residents with dial-up Internet connections. However, you'll find a photograph of the three charming young ladies of Southeast Spokane County Fair Royalty Court, who were crowned at the coronation ceremony, May 20, 2012, on the Freeman School Distrtict website.  Queen Kailyn Gady, and princesses, Morgan DeRuyter, and Brooke Williams.

2011-2012 Freeman School District June Events

The 2011-12 school year is coming to a close, and parents of students K-12 at Freeman Schools will receive the PSTA Newsletter via email, June 7, 2012.


High School graduation is June 9, 2012, Play Day and 8th Grade Promotion takes place June 14, 2012, and the final day of the school term is June 15, 2012.


 Final School Year Choir Concert - High School Multipurpose Room, at 7:00 p.m., June 4, 2012.


Details are on the school calendar,  and also can be obtained by calling the office, (509) 291-3695. Freeman School District #358 office is at 15001 S. Jackson Road, near the junction with Highway 27.

Rockford Resident Mona Vanek Featured in The River Journal Magazine

When Trish Gannon, editor of The River Journal, asked to interview me, Mona Vanek, resident of Rockford, Wash., author and editor, it offered a golden opportunity to spread the word about upcoming third editions of Behind These Mountain, vol. 1, 2, and 3.

The River Journal May 2012 issue, with The Montana Scribbler has History at her Fingertips,  became available in Idaho and Montana May 8th. The online story, in full color, was published on the Internet the next day. The feature also relates the story behind the Montana history for which Idaho Writers League honored me with their "1992 Writer of the Year" award.

When have all three volumes ready (ie: edited, revised and written in e-format) the volumes will be published as e-books and made available on electronic devices such as Nook, Kindle and Sony. It's challenging, and keeps me young!

Nevertheless, whenever you see me here on the Palouse, don't expect me to look like the photo in Trish's article. Image is an important aspect of publicity, so when the editor asked for a photo, the .jpg I sent along for the magazine interview was a snapshot taken shortly after we moved to Rockford. A grandson's girlfriend, who worked in the makeup\perfume department in an upscale department store, "did our makeup" for us gals one day. She had us all giggling!

Since that snapshot looks like a studio portrait, I knew that it would reproduce well in print and online editions of The River Journal, because the background is uncluttered. It also makes me look the part of a professional writer, rather than the contented great-grandma I really am. [Big grin] It sure makes me look pretty and professional, but you'll see the real "me" in my website profile .

During 1986 and 1992, when published by The Statesman-Examiner, in Colville, Wash., Behind These Mountains print editions were small runs, so 1^st Editions sold out and are now rare collectible books.

More than 28,000 people, worldwide, have viewed the 2nd Edition, published in 2010 on the Internet. Weekly visits exceed 200, and continue to increase.

A big THANK YOU to Trish Gannon for providing an opportunity to announce the upcoming 3rd Edition of a unique, fully-documented, Montana history.

"STARS AND BARS FOREVER" Marine-Moms-Bethesda 2012 Raffle Quilt

MarineMoms-Bethesda are again raffling a stunning handmade quilt to raise funds to support our troops. The drawing will be August 16, 2012 at their Mercy Hall luncheon. The quilt measures 52" x 66" and tickets are $1 or 6 for $5.

"100% of funds raised will directly support our luncheons at Walter Reed NMMC and Richmond VAMC serving the wounded, injured and ill combat patients and their families," organization sponsors said.

Check or money order (no cash) made to MarineMoms-Bethesda, and mailed to: P.O. Box 22, Cordova, MD  21625. Please note "Quilt" in the memo line, and include name and phone number so they can notify you when you win. If you order by mail, acknowledgement will be send via e-mail, so please include your e-mail address, too.

MarineMoms-Bethesda thank everyone for their support of the combat troops and their families at the Bethesda Hospital.

Don't forget to e-mail notes of encouragement and support to give to the wounded, injured and ill combat patients at monthly luncheons held by MarineMoms-Bethesda.

See details here.