Etc. Column

Artist series

will feature

Susan Russell

Susan Russell, acclaimed artist and educator, will be featured at the first Meet the Artist program Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Colfax Library. Russell’s presentation, called “ABCDelirious” teaches how the symbols of ancient marks became contemporary letter forms that comprise our 26-letter alphabet. Russell works in many art mediums, with this presentation featuring lettering art, oil, pastels, pen and ink.

Russell teaches art to both adults and children, so her presentation will include an activity geared toward those 11 and older. She hopes that parents might bring their children along to learn and participate.

Russell, who resides in Portland, is a member of the Colfax High School class of 1963 and will attend her 50 year reunion during her stay in Colfax. As part of the reunion activities, Russell has invited artists from her class to display their work at the library, including Tina Ochs who now resides in Palouse, and Larry Curtis who now lives in Idaho. The exhibit will run Sept. 9-14 and is free and open to the public.

Now in its sixth year, Meet the Artist is sponsored by the Colfax Arts Council and the Friends of Whitman County Library.

For more information about Susan Russell, visit her website:

susanrussellart.com

Bank Left opens

new art exhibit

The Bank Left Gallery and Bistro will present a mixed media exhibit of 32 small works by Palouse Women Artists Sept. 7 through Oct. 5. The opening reception with the artists will be Sept. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by an artist dinner from 5 to 7:30.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette, Sept. 5, 2013

Niles grandson

Cooper Jeffry Niles was born Aug. 28 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia at nine pounds, 15 ounces to Jeff and Deanna Niles of Montesano. Maternal grandparents are Bryan and Theresa O’Leachea of Montesano and paternal grandparents are Ken and Penny Niles of Oakesdale. Cooper joins brother Wyatt, 4.

AT WHITMAN HOSPITAL

Allen, Janae Mae, was born Aug. 29 at six pounds, 11 ounces, to Elizabeth M. Calvin and Cassius M. Allen of Potlatch. Maternal grandparent is Teri L. Calvin. Paternal grandparent is Laurie Martin.

AT PULLMAN REGIONAL

HOSPITAL

Martinez-Snively, Jonah Miguel, born Aug. 19 at seven pounds, even ounces, to Amy and Luis Martinez of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Luis and Irma Martinez of Morelia Michoacan, Mexico. Maternal grandparents are Jan and Dr. Miles of Kennewick. The baby joins brother Luis, 8.

Erickson, Sophia Marie, born Aug. 20 at five pounds, seven ounces, to Nikolas Erickson and Tasyia Elliott of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Daniel Erickson and Alana Packard of Bremerton. Maternal grandparents are Kathleen Elliot and Brian Allery of Pullman. The baby joins brother, Jayden 1.

Bettencourt, Torrin Avery, born Aug. 23 at seven pounds, two ounces, to Katie and Ben Bettencourt of Pullman. The baby joins sister Isabella, 1, and brother Austin, 5.

Edwards, Vynni Graise, born Aug. 23 at seven pounds, eight ounces, to Alan and Dari Edwards of Moscow. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Marlene Edwards of Rexburg, Idaho.

Firth, Eli Phillip, born Aug. 23 at six pounds, five ounces to Phillip and Angela Firth of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Max and Rebecca Firth of Malad. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Janet Harris of Pullman.

Dobry, Jarrett Orron, born Aug. 24 at eight pounfs, seven ounces, to Sara and Jason Dobry of Palouse. Paternal grandparents are Gene and Rachel. Maternal grandparents are Colleen and Leonard. The baby joins sister Adelynn, 2.

Parra, Valentine, born Aug. 24 at eight pounds, 10 ounces, to Juan David Parra and Cecilia Izqueirdo of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Jose Antonio and Clara of Bogota, Colombia. Maternal grandparents are German and Mercedes of Bogota.

Todhunter, Sawyer Edward, born Aug. 26 at eight pounds to Amanda and Jeff Todhunter of Lewiston. Paternal grandparents are Donna and John Radford of Lewiston. Maternal grandparents are Tod and Shirley Todhunter of Lewiston.

Gunderson, Cambeu Jean, wborn Aug. 27 at six pounds, 15 ounces, to Shane and Brittany Gunderson of Potlatch. Paternal grandparents are Wendy Gunderson of Denver, Colo., and Jeff Gunderson of Potlatch, Idaho. Maternal grandparent is Chuch and Terry Chambers of Potlatch, Idaho.

Oceguera, Sergio Anthony, born Aug. 28 at seven pounds, three ounces, first child to Sergio Rafael Oceguera and Margarita Valencia of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Carmela Oceguera and Sergios Javalera of Everett. Maternal grandparents are Bertha and Daniel Valencia of Sunnyside.

Johnson, Avalyn Annabelle, was born Aug. 29 at seven pounds, two ounces, to Dallisa and Josiah Johnson of Lewiston, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Donna and Gary Johnson of Potlatch, Idaho, and Jill Johnson of St. Maries, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Bud and Cheryl Kreid of Potlatch, Idaho. The baby joins brother Payton, 4.

Merly, Mya Ann, was born Aug. 29 at seven pounds, four ounces, to Brandon Merly and Miranda Keeney of Colton. Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Dixie Merly of Kelso. Maternal grandparents are Melvin Keeney and Randy and Arlea Anderson of Post Falls, Idaho. The baby joins sister Mayson, 9, and brother Bradie, 5.

White, Lily Hazel, was born Aug. 30 at six pounds, 13 ounces, to Dustin and Melinda White of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Randall and Susan White of Sammamish. Bert and Carolyn McClain of Springville, Utah.

ON CAMPUS

MUSIC

The WSU Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Palouse Astronomical Society will host a jazz barbecue star party from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Jewett Observatory on the WSU campus.

The event will feature live jazz by The Unusual Suspects along with hot dogs, brats, salties and sweets. Telescope viewing will begin at 9 p.m. until late.

“This event will be an amazing opportunity for all communities to enjoy wonderful music, great food and a lovely night under the sky,” said Pullman City Council member Nathan Weller.

Suggested donation for the evening is $7 per person.

Jewett Observatory is located near Grimes Street and Olympia.