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May 24, 2010 LDS woman honored as state Young Mother of the Year
By Kara Houser, Staff WriterShare:  
May 24, 2010 — Rachel Borders, of the Beacon Hill Ward in the Spokane Stake, is quick to admit she is not a perfect mother - but the job doesn't require perfection. It only requires effort and growth, which is why Rachel was recently named Washington's Young Mother of the Year.
Washington's 2010 Young Mother of the Year, Rachel Borders (right) pictured here with Lynn West, Washington's 2010 Mother of the Year. Contributed Photo.
The award is given out by an organization called American Mothers, Inc. which is an interfaith, non-political, nonprofit organization emphasizing the important role of motherhood through educational programs and community outreach.
The organization began in the heart and mind of Anna Reeves Jarvis as she sought to heal the damage done to families caught in the conflict of the Civil War. By organizing a day of love and friendship across battle lines, this simple observance grew into the national holiday known as Mother's Day for which American Mothers is the official sponsor.
The first national Mother of the Year was chosen in 1935. American Mothers was officially organized in 1950 and became an independent, nonprofit organization in 1954. Many LDS women, even past Relief Society general presidents, have been involved in the cause and very supportive of the organization.
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Wholesome Recreational Guide
- May 24-29
By Tanya Smith, Staff WriterShare:
May 24, 2010 — Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. Do you have plans for fun with the family? You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a good time, especially with all the wonderful parks, lakes and rivers in our area. For a few ideas, read on...
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
Through June 13, Lake Pend Oreille Cruises will be offering weekend and some weekday cruises including their popular Clark Fork Delta Cruise as well as Hope Island and Eagle Watching Tours departing from Kramer Marina. The summer schedule begins June 15 with daily cruises out of Sandpoint City Beach. Call 208-255-LAKE for information and reservations or visit lakependoreillecruises.com.
Palouse Falls
Palouse Falls State Park is a 105-acre camping park with a unique geology and history located 23 miles southeast of Washtucna, WA. in Franklin County. The park offers a dramatic view of one of the state's most spectacular waterfalls. The park has 10 tent spaces and a restroom. There is a no-reservations policy at the campsites. The park is also a great day trip area with picnic tables and a hiking trail for a closer view of the falls. For information call the park at (509) 646-9218 or visit parks.wa.gov.
Liberty Lake Regional Park
With 2983 acres, 200 parking spaces, play equipment, hiking trails, shelters, BBQ areas and swimming the Liberty Lake Regional Park is ideal place for family fun. Park entrance and camping fees are reasonable, plus the park is centrally located about 15 miles from both Spokane and Coeur d' Alene. Restrooms and camping are also available. For more information visit spokanecounty.org/parks
Image of the Week
By Amber King, Guest ContributorShare:
May 24, 2010 — 
Spring has come, and the bees are busy working... Photo by Amber King, Colville, WA.
Do you have a picture you'd like to see as the Latter-day Sentinel's Image of the Week? Send your photo plus a brief description to ldsnews@latterdaysentinel.com. If your image is chosen as the Image of the Week, you'll be notified before it's included in the weekly mailing.
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