ETC.

Food preservation

classes at library

Helen Appel will conduct classes on food preservation techniques from 1 to 2 p.m. starting May 6 and continuing each Tuesday in May at the Colfax Library. She has more than 60 years of experience preserving food. She began as a girl assisting her mother and became proficient during her 54 years of marriage to Dick Appel and while cooking for their family of 10 children, 30 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She estimates that she still cans more than 1,000 jars of food per year thanks in large part to a family garden that is shared with their daughter, Carolyn Kunkel. Helen also serves as a canning judge at the Latah County Fair each year.

Helen’s classes run for four weeks at a fee of $13 through Community Colleges of Spokane. Additional CCS classes set for spring include American Red Cross First Aid, Ukulele, Digital Photography, Garden Mosaics, Watercolor and other forms of art.

RTOP auditions

set for next week

Regional Theatre of the Palouse will conduct auditions for their 2014-15 season next week, May 5 through May 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at their theater at 122 N. Grand in Pullman.

Productions being cast are The Music Man by Meredith Wilson and My Fair Lady by Lerner and Lowe.

Performers of all ages are being cast. There are singing, dancing and acting roles open for both musicals, and performers are asked to bring sheet music in their own key and to prepare a song no longer than 18 bars of their choice, in the style of a Broadway musical. A pianist will be provided. Children can sing a simple song such as Row, Row, Row Your Boat.

All roles are open, and a cast list and additional information can be found on the RTOP Website casting page.

http://www.rtoptheatre.org

Phyllis Stephens

to talk at Empire

Phyllis Stephens, gardening expert and horticultural specialist, will give a presentation Saturday, May 3, at 3 p.m. at the Tekoa Empire Theatre. Stephens produces daily gardening tips for three radio stations and hosts “Great Gardens” on KXLY. Admission will be $10.

Tickets may be ordered by calling the Empire box office at (509) 284-2000 or purchased at the door.

Extension 100th fete

WSU Whitman County Extension will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the national Cooperative Extension Service, with an open house ice cream social and food drive from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in the Public Service Building at Colfax. Participants are asked to bring a canned food or non-perishable item for the Colfax Food Bank.

Renaissance Fair

will mark 41st

The 41st annual Moscow Renaissance Fair will be Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 at East City Park in Moscow. As always, there is no admission charge for Moscow’s “Celebration of Spring.”

Festivities get underway with the Introduction of the King and Queen at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, followed by a range of musical acts, both local and regional, throughout the weekend.

Victorian day

A Victorian celebration will be in Palouse next Saturday, May 10, with high tea at the Bank Left Bistro from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Linda’s Whimsey will feature antique Victorian dresses, hats and gifts. Open Eye Consignments will showcase their Victorian second floor and Dot’s Vintage Funk will feature Victorian jewelry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

PEO

Chapter AF met Monday at the home of Diane Solbrack, hostess, and Jill Nelson, co-hostess. Eighteen members responded to roll call by stating their favorite book or author.

A report on the Pomeroy Tea was given by Sherry Cox. The program was centered around purses and their contents.

Vonnie Conrad was welcomed into the chapter as a new member.

A surprise baby shower was given for Jill Nelson.

Next meeting will be May 12 at the home of Linda Marler. She will be hostess and also present the program.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette, May 1, 2014

AT PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Bayer, Noah Daniel, born April 22 at seven pounds, 12 ounces, to Timothy and Bethany Bayer, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Amy Bayer, Livonia, Mich. Maternal grandparents are Timothy and Barbara Miller, Fremont, Ind. Baby joins brother Ethan, 2.

Hughes, Hudson Randall, born April 22 at five pounds, two ounces, to Hunter and April Hughes, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Randy and Jana Hughes, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Greg and Lorraine Ferguson, Orem, Utah.

Avery, Lucille Beatrice, born April 24 at nine pounds, four ounces, to Leslie and Zachary Avery, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Pam Robinson and Dewey Avery, Grenanda, Miss. Maternal grandparents are Colette and Danny Bramlett, Colfax.

Barnes, Lillie Marie, born April 26 at five pounds, nine ounces, to Madelyne Barnes, Potlach, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Candie and Tom Politte, Potlach, Idaho, and Mick Barnes, Potlach, Idaho.

AT WHITMAN HOSPITAL

& MEDICAL CENTER

Declue, Austin Kyle, born April 22, at eight pounds, eight ounces, to Chelsi Wilson and Freddie Declue Jr., LaCrosse. Paternal grandparents are Hope Moreland and Fred Declue Sr. Maternal grandparents are Christy Cuevas and Raymond Cuevas. The baby joins a sister, Lilly.