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Arsenic Old Lace

slated at Empire

The 1939 gloomy comedy Arsenic and Old Lace will be presented at the Empire Theatre in Tekoa May 10 at 7 p.m. by the Moscow Community Theatre.

The comedy is a period piece with pointed dialogue throughout and wit that is inventive and undated. This gives the play a timeless quality.

At the outset of the play, the audience meets a charming and innocent pair of elderly women who cheerfully poison lonely old men with wine laced with arsenic.

Tickets are $15 per adult, $12 for students and seniors. Tickets may be ordered by calling the box office at (509) 284-2000 or purchased at the door prior to the performance.

Volunteer training

Through a grant from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation, the Red Cross will provide a free volunteer training weekend in Whitman County to allow interested volunteers the chance to get fully trained to respond to local disasters. Training session will be April 26 9:30 a.m to 5 p.m. and April 27 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Public Service Building in Colfax.

Individuals interested in attending the free training weekend are highly encouraged to pre-register with the Red Cross.

To learn more about becoming a Red Cross disaster volunteer or to register for local training, contact Summer Skaife at (509) 326-3330 or summer.skaife@redcross. org.

Colfax grads luncheon

Colfax alumni luncheon in Spokane will be Monday, May 5, at noon at the Timber Creek Buffet located in the Argonne Village Shopping Center, 9211 East Montgomery, Millwood.

Call Sandra Hubbard Conti in Spokane for more information.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Rosalia Garden Club

Fern Feenan hosted the Rosalia Garden Club April 16 for a noon luncheon. Fern’s sister, Lynette Carruthers from Othello, presented a program on “Container Gardening.” Lynette designs street containers for her community.

Rosalia Garden Club’s next meeting will be May 7 for a noon luncheon at the Rosalia United Methodist Church. St. John Garden Club members will be guests for a presentation by Dianna May of Sagle, Idaho, on “Basic Designs for a Standard Flower Show.” Dianna grows dahlias and gladiolas for show and sales at farmers’ markets in her area.

Residents interested in attending should contact the program chairman, Mary Ann Bowman, for reservations or further information.

PEO

Chapter AF met April 14 at the Courtyard with Lynn Nelson and Tina Scholz hosting. Sixteen members responded to roll call by stating a pet peeve.

Highlights of the reciprocity meeting in Pullman were reviewed by officers who attended. The spring luncheon at Pomeroy is April 25. Contact either Robyn Johnson or Shirley Richardson if you can attend.

A program was presented on the physical therapy department at the hospital. It concerned treatment of urinary incontinence for men, women and children through pelvic therapy.

Next meeting will be April 28 at the home of hostess Diane Solbrack with Jill Nelson co-hostess. Chapter procedures will be reviewed.

Athenaeum

Members met April 18 for the annual guest day. The group is celebrating its 119th anniversary this month, though the days of wearing elaborate hats and white gloves have passed. Members and guests enjoyed a presentation celebrating the lives of women in the early days of Whitman County, which was prepared by Patti Cammack of the Rural Heritage Project. Photos of weddings, family life, work and community involvement illustrated the rich fabric of life over the years and some members of the club recognized photos of their ancestors.

The program concluded with a photo of the campaign for women’s suffrage in 1910. By then the Athenaeum Club was already 15 years old. The club’s spring luncheon will be at Banyan’s May 2 and then the group will adjourn until fall.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette, April 24, 2014

AT PULLMAN REGIONAL

HOSPITAL

Saintpierre, Mia Elizabeth, born April 14, at seven pounds, four ounces, to Carrie and C.J. Saintpierre, Pullman. Paternal grandparent is Tammy Knoll, Elizabeth, Tenn. Maternal grandparents are John and Linda Ames, Enumclaw. Baby joins brother Wyatt, 1.

Moore, Grace Elliot, born April 16 at seven pounds, to Cody and Laura Moore, Moscow. Paternal grandparents are Michael and Beverly Moore, Pullman and Becky Phillips, Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Mary Bagby, Woodinville.

Alssalem, Ameen M. A. M., born April 17 at eight pounds, 12 ounces, to Mohamed Alssalem and Azeza Falghoush, Pullman. Baby joins brother Ahmad, 7 and sister Rhma, 2.

Jones, Declan Davis, born April 17 at six pounds, 13 ounces, and Paige Emily born April 17 at five pounds, 12 ounces, to Michael and Niki Jones, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Cindy and Steve Brace, Paradise, Calif., and Kathy Jones, Costa Mesa, Calif. Maternal grandparent is Bobbie Davis, Colfax.

Fye, Colton Steven, born April 20 at nine pounds, 10 ounces, to Alan Fye and Kate Konen, Albion. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Donna Clark, Palouse, and Roy and Sue Fye, Moscow. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Molly Konen, Lewiston. Baby joins brother Jeremiah and sisters Clare and Jenna.

Couch, Holden Roy Gustaf, born April 21 at six pounds, 15 ounces, to Lori Herne and John Couch, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Sandy and Blake Couch, Oakesdale. Baby joins brother Jace, 2.