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Dessert auction

to fund Gulch

Tekoa’s annual Slippery Gulch fireworks dessert auction will be Friday, May 17, at 6 p.m. in the Tekoa Community Center.

In a new addition this year, it will be followed by a dance.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a taco dinner (donations accepted) followed by the auction of dessert items.

Proceeds support the fireworks for the Slippery Gulch Days celebration May 17.

In addition, funds will be raised for Rextyn Ramerez, a Tekoa boy with leukemia. His parents are Tiburcio and McKenzie Ramerez.

The dance will feature live music by Chris Ellenburger.

Nile style show

set at St. John

Whitman County Daughters of the Nile will sponsor a style show and luncheon Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at the St. John Community Building. Fashions will be provided by Two Old Gals of St. John with the theme, “High Flying Styles.”

Tickets are $20 per person. Door prizes will be awarded.

Reservations can be made by calling Two Old Gals in St. John.

Cooking class at library

Cooking instructor Carrie Johnson will present “Planned-overs” Wednesday, May 22, at noon in the Colfax Library. Johnson will demonstrate easy menu items while participants sample the results. These classes are free with funds provided through the Library Services and Technology Act called Transforming Life After 50.

LaDow Grange sale

LaDow Grange’s annual spring flower and plant sale will be May 18 – June 30 at the American Legion/Grange Hall in Garfield from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

For more information, call Lajeanne Proctor.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Athenaeum

The club’s annual spring luncheon was at Fonk’s Friday, May 3, with 21 members and three associate members present.

President Mary Ann Wigen thanked committees and officers for all their work this past year. Current yearbook committee chairman, Phyllis Kincaid, thanked her group and introduced the yearbook chairman for the coming year.

Dana Carroll announced the theme of the coming year’s programs will be “On the Road Again” with each member in charge of a program choosing a location in the USA to share with the group.

PEO

Chapter AF met May 13 at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with Liane Smith hosting. The program was “Cuisine on the Palouse”. Members were treated to samples of various foods produced in the local and surrounding area. A wide variety from sausage to cheeses, breads and grains to lentil chili, topped off with a lemon poppyseed cookie. The treats were provided by Liane Smith and enjoyed by all.

Fourteen members responded to roll call by sharing how they celebrated Mother’s Day.

Nine members attended the Fifth Monday event at the South Fork restaurant in Pullman April 29.

Next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, May 28, with Lynne Bruya hosting. The program will be provided by Queenie Leinweber.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette, May 16, 2013

AT PULLMAN REGIONAL

HOSPITAL

McQueen, Ian Brayden, born April 29 at seven pounds, two ounces, to Joshua and Chelsea McQueen of Pendleton, Ore. Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Cathy McQueen of Irmo, S.C. Maternal grandparents are Scott and JoAnn Matulich of Pullman. The baby joins sisters Zoe, 6, and Madison, 1.

Vulliet, Margie Mae Jacqueline, born May 1 at seven pounds, seven ounces, to Alisa and Charlie Vulliet of Pullman. The baby joins brothers Dylan, 9, an Spaulding, 3.

Nielsen, Willow Rae, born May 2 at seven pounds, nine ounces, to Brittney Nielsen of Pullman. Paternal grandparent is Henry Ruff of Pullman. Maternal grandparent is Bailey Nielsen of Pullman. The baby joins sister Cadence, 6.

ON CAMPUS

ART

The final exhibition curated by the late Keith Wells for the WSU Museum of Art literally creates a portrait of the permanent collection. The collection has its origins in portraiture, and the Curator’s Choice exhibit will showcase that beginning and subsequent growth.

“Making Faces: Here’s Looking at You, Keith!” will run May 16-July 19. Museum admission is free.

The museum is located on Wilson Road south of Martin Stadium in the Fine Arts building on the WSU Pullman campus. Summer gallery hours are noon-4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday.

In the 1920s and 30s, WSU President E.O. Holland commissioned Worth D. Griffin, WSU artist and professor, to create portraits of Native American leaders and pioneers. These works became the first acquisitions to the permanent collection and helped establish the museum.