Friday, June 16, 2017
EPILOGUE -- The end of the No Roads Lead to Milbank quest, but the Endowment mission continues.
I hope everyone has enjoyed the No Roads to Milbank quest. The last 10 days have generated much-needed resources and visibility for the Milbank School Endowment fund. This endowment supports the City of Milbank in providing programs that are no longer funded and providing resources to develop our most-valued assets - children.
This has been one small event of many we see everyday for every cause imaginable. If you followed along, if you spread the word, if you donated, you chose to participate and that is what is required -- people willing to help.
Here are some stats of this event and what you made possible:
Total Blog Posts: 77
Total Blog views: 7,281
Source countries of views: United States
Germany
France
Canada
Italy
Ireland
Spain
Israel
Australia
Jamaica
Total Face book page reach: 14,212
Total Facebook video views: 2,960
Facebook Post engagements: 4,129
YouTube video views: 1,323
YouTube video watch time(min): 1,698
Funds raised to date: $1,275.00 as of 6/14/2017 (web only)
(update to be provided on 06/17/2017)
Special thanks for those who embraced this crazy idea and actually made it happen:
Although the quest is over, this blog will remain active for 30 days. You may still participate by sharing this site with others and extend the opportunity to for the endowment.
Thank you for sharing your time and effort with me for this worthy cause. I hope it made you feel as good as it did me. Remember, it is never too late to donate:
This has been one small event of many we see everyday for every cause imaginable. If you followed along, if you spread the word, if you donated, you chose to participate and that is what is required -- people willing to help.
Here are some stats of this event and what you made possible:
Total Blog Posts: 77
Total Blog views: 7,281
Source countries of views: United States
Germany
France
Canada
Italy
Ireland
Spain
Israel
Australia
Jamaica
Total Face book page reach: 14,212
Total Facebook video views: 2,960
Facebook Post engagements: 4,129
YouTube video views: 1,323
YouTube video watch time(min): 1,698
Funds raised to date: $1,275.00 as of 6/14/2017 (web only)
(update to be provided on 06/17/2017)
Special thanks for those who embraced this crazy idea and actually made it happen:
- Pat Raffety, Mayor, City of Milbank
- Laura Kelly, Event Director for the City of Milbank Chamber of Commerce
- Tim Graf, Superintendant, Milbank School District
- Marylynne Fields, Founder and Principle Officer, Milbank School Endowment
Although the quest is over, this blog will remain active for 30 days. You may still participate by sharing this site with others and extend the opportunity to for the endowment.
Thank you for sharing your time and effort with me for this worthy cause. I hope it made you feel as good as it did me. Remember, it is never too late to donate:
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Day 10 -- Route Completed
Well, home sweet home. Today's route took me from Hailey, ID to Reno, NV (524.4 miles, just over 8 hours of riding).
Day 10 - Long Shot
Good Morning. I have decided to shoot for home today instead of taking two days. That will make this final leg of the trip 524.4 miles from Hailey, ID to Reno, NV.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Whether you just joined us or have been following along -- participate.
So you been following along or maybe you have just joined us. I encourage you to use the Blog Archive tool to the left to start from the beginning so you do not miss anything. You being here is the start of your selfless participation to something truly special. You can help by:
- Donating some money for the cause using the button below:
- Following by Email: Sign-up on the left for e-mail notifications on the blog to stay on top of the quest.
- Spreading the word: Share the https://noroadsleadtomilbank.blogspot.com site through your social media accounts and through word of mouth.
- Riding along for a bit. If you are so inclined, watch the blog for locations and times you can meet me each morning. I am always good for a selfie and a handshake.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Day 8 -- Completed Route
Miles City, MO to Bozeman, MO 283 miles. Due to regional storms, I was forced to extend my route yesterday to take advantage of the good weather. I paid for that today having to endure 1.5 hours of rain in 42 degree weather. Rain Gear to the rescue! If you are interested, Goggle "Frogg Toggs."
Fund Raising Update! -- June 13th
Good Afternoon. As of 12:38 p.m. Mountain time the No Roads Lead to Milbank Blog and Facebook page has raised:
$1,275.00
Come on and join in and donate.
$1,275.00
Come on and join in and donate.
June 14th, Departure Location
On June 14th, I will be starting my ride from the Super Walmart parking lot on 7th Ave in Bozeman, Montana.
Departure Address: Super Walmart, 1500 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59715
Meet and Greet Time: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Departure Time: 7:00 a.m. (sharp)
Look for the Red and White checkered flag upon arrival.
I look forward to seeing you there.
READ THIS: I am not a professional rider and I am not organizing a structured group motorcycle ride of any kind. America is a free country and if you choose to ride a short segment of the ride with me, I think that would be great; however, this does not constitute a planned structured group ride. You alone must make the decision and determine if this is something in which you want to participate, that you are capable of doing, and that you accept all liability for your own actions, safety, and property. There is no guaranteed or implied security, safety, or coverage for injury and/or damage to your property if you should choose to follow me on any segment of this quest.
Departure Address: Super Walmart, 1500 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59715
Meet and Greet Time: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Departure Time: 7:00 a.m. (sharp)
I look forward to seeing you there.
READ THIS: I am not a professional rider and I am not organizing a structured group motorcycle ride of any kind. America is a free country and if you choose to ride a short segment of the ride with me, I think that would be great; however, this does not constitute a planned structured group ride. You alone must make the decision and determine if this is something in which you want to participate, that you are capable of doing, and that you accept all liability for your own actions, safety, and property. There is no guaranteed or implied security, safety, or coverage for injury and/or damage to your property if you should choose to follow me on any segment of this quest.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Day 7 (6-12-17): Today's Progress
Day 7 progress: From Milbank, South Dakota to Miles City, Montana (483.7 miles, 7 hours, 43 minutes driving).
Day 7 Destination Change
Due to the good weather conditions and uncertainty of tomorrow's weather, I have changed my end destination for June 12, 2017. Instead of ending my route in Bowman, North Dakota, I'm venturing an additional 120 miles to Miles City, Montana.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Day 6 -- Mueseums of Milbank
Not only did Laura Kelly, Event and Tourism Director arrange and drive me around today to Dakota Granite and Big Stone Lake, but she also arranged for me to meet Bruce Johnson who was manning the Milbank Dolan-Justice Memorial Museum. Thanks again!
Bruce was kind enough to escort us through the Dolan-Justice Memorial Museum, the First Congregational Church of Milbank, and The Milbank Carnegie Library. The Dolan-Justice Museum.
The Dolan-Justice Museum is to the publishers of the Grant County Review and other local interests. You can read more about Phyllis Dolan and Clarence Justice here (Milbank's Newspaper Family).
The First Congregational Church of Milbank was built using funds from Jeremiah Milbank himself in the late 1880s.
The Milbank Carnegie Library was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It was built in 1906 as part of Carnegie’s philanthropic program to provide funding to libraries in towns large and small throughout the country. It replaced a smaller library established in 1882. The Carnegie Foundation put up $7,000 for the building if the city committed to annual funding and to supplying the land. The library was designed by Minneapolis architect, Ralph D. Church. The L-shape form of the Neoclassical library is unique among South Dakota Carnegie libraries, but not uncommon on a national scale. The city of Milbank built a new library in 1979 and, in 1982, the old Carnegie library became the home of the Grant County Historical Society that was established in 1970.
The original map of the Village of Milbank Junction
Bruce was kind enough to escort us through the Dolan-Justice Memorial Museum, the First Congregational Church of Milbank, and The Milbank Carnegie Library. The Dolan-Justice Museum.
The Dolan-Justice Museum is to the publishers of the Grant County Review and other local interests. You can read more about Phyllis Dolan and Clarence Justice here (Milbank's Newspaper Family).
The First Congregational Church of Milbank was built using funds from Jeremiah Milbank himself in the late 1880s.
The Milbank Carnegie Library was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It was built in 1906 as part of Carnegie’s philanthropic program to provide funding to libraries in towns large and small throughout the country. It replaced a smaller library established in 1882. The Carnegie Foundation put up $7,000 for the building if the city committed to annual funding and to supplying the land. The library was designed by Minneapolis architect, Ralph D. Church. The L-shape form of the Neoclassical library is unique among South Dakota Carnegie libraries, but not uncommon on a national scale. The city of Milbank built a new library in 1979 and, in 1982, the old Carnegie library became the home of the Grant County Historical Society that was established in 1970.
The original map of the Village of Milbank Junction
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