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Sixth Fur Ball set at SEL center

Whitman County Humane Society’s sixth annual Fur Ball and Yappy Hour will be Saturday, Feb. 23, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the SEL Event Center in Pullman. Theme is “You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog,” and 1950s attire and costumes are encouraged.

The evening includes dinner catered by Lewiston’s Way Back Cafe and served by celebrities. Also on the evening’s agenda are silent and live auctions that include airfare and a week in Cabo San Lucas, an adoptable pet parade, music by Jon and Rand, and guest speaker Dr. William Dernell of the WSU Veterinary Hospital. Orvil Sears will be the auctioneer and Glenn Johnson will be master of ceremonies.

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased online.

http://www.whitmanpets.org/furball.

Silk batik exhibit at Dahmen barn

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown will exhibit silk batik paintings by artist Carolyn Doe of Sandpoint during March with an opening reception Saturday, March 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Carolyn is self-taught in both batik (21 years) and watercolor (six years).

Now living in Sandpoint, she grew up in Ohio in a family where being creative and getting out in nature was encouraged. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through February and until 6 p.m. beginning March 1.

Whitman County Historical Society

This year’s Spring Tour will take place over two days, May 16-17 and will consist of touring the Hanford ‘B’ Reactor, the Hanford Gravity Wave Observatory, Transient Glacial Lake Lewis, Three Rivers Estate Winery and will include wine tasting in Walla Walla.

The cost for the bus tour, box lunch and lodging is as follows: one member, queen bed, $190; two members, one queen bed, $260; two members, two queen beds, $285; non-members, add $20.

Register and read a detailed itinerary of the trip by going to the WCHS web page and go to event. Also register by sending registration money to: Treasurer WCHS, 1102 Kammerzell Road, Colfax, WA 99111-9673. Because of limited space and lodging, this tour will be on a first come basis. Final registration date is April 15.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Hospital Auxiliary

Whitman Hospital Auxiliary met Feb. 4 in the administration annex. Lori Schmidt, manager of the respiratory therapy department, reported on the Respironics V 60, which would help the department tremendously. It was decided to purchase one for them in October.

The Mayfest will be May 9, 2013, and committees are starting to make plans for the event.

Sue Henning, manager of the Bluebird Gift Shop, was thanked for all of her time and dedication throughout the year to make the shop such a fundraising entity.

Next meeting will be March 3.

Thrifty Grandmothers

The February meeting of the Thrifty Grandmothers was held at the Colfax Library with 18 members and two guests present. One new member was installed.

Election of officers was held. Bonnie Smith remains president. Jill Miller is the new secretary and Shirley Simmons remains the treasurer.

The following donations were given: $1,000 to the St. Baldrick’s fund for childhood cancer research; $500 to LaCrosse Pride; $500 to the Colfax and Community Fund; and $500 to the hospital foundation. Also $500 for the hospital auxiliary; $1,500 for hospital kitchen equipment; $250 to an area girl for emergency car repairs; $200 for an area client for past due water bill and $250 to the Palouse Area Robotics Team.

The next meeting will be March 11.

ON CAMPUS

Jones Theatre

Dogs in hats, giant noses and fishing fish will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, in Daggy Hall’s Jones Theatre when virtuoso mime and actor Michael Cooper brings his one-man extravaganza, “Masked Marvels and Wondertales,” to Washington State University. The show is part of WSU Performing Arts’ spring series.

Spinning tales from memories of growing up in Maine as the son of a traveling horse doctor, Cooper weaves together a colorful cast of masked characters, original stories of courage and wonder and outlandish stilt dancing. The dazzling result has been described by critics as awe-inspiring, breathtaking and full of surprises.

Seating is reserved. Tickets cost $14 for adults and $7 for students and youths. Group rates and WSU Alumni Association member discounts are available. Tickets may be purchased at TicketsWest outlets - including Beasley Coliseum (open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday), online, by phone or at the Daggy Hall ticket office beginning two hours before the performance.

Cooper’s elaborately hand-crafted masks, which take up to 300 hours each to create, rise above the world of ancient theater craft into the realm of fine art. A gifted wordsmith, nuanced poet, first-rate comedian and master storyteller, he will delight audiences of all ages.

After completing a degree in peace studies from Goddard College, Cooper studied theater with Tony Montanaro in Maine and mime Etienne Decroux in Paris. For nearly 30 years, he has performed for audiences of every age at venues including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Hong Kong International Children’s Festival, Comedy Store in Los Angeles, Dublin Theater Festival, Great Woods, Eugene O’Neill Theater, Bass Performance Hall and Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

ART

Exhibit of the photography of Jeffrey Henson Scales, “That Year of Living,” Feb. 20 - April 6, University of Idaho Pritchard Gallery, Main Street, Moscow.

BIRTHS

At Whitman Hospital & Medical Center

Roper, Chase Kenneth, was born Feb. 13, 2013, at six pounds, 12 ounces, to Matt and Kathy Roper of Oakesdale. Paternal grandparents are Bruce and Janna Roper of Garfield. Maternal grandparent is Cindy Wallace of Garfield. The baby joins Avery and Autumn.

Braun, Iris Cheyanne, was born Feb. 16, 2013, at seven pounds, 10 ounces to Amanda Draper and Tyler Braun of Endicott. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Kathy Didier of Colfax and Brett Draper of Boise, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Donelle Napier of Traverse City, Mich., and Kurtis Braun of Nezperce, Idaho. The baby joins siblings, Zoe, 8, Evan, 3, and Brody, 1.

At Pullman Regional Hospital

Liu, Alicia, was born Feb. 1, 2013, at six pounds, 12 ounces, to Han Liu and Yi Jen Wang of Pullman. The baby joins brother Teddy, 2.

Blandford, Kaley June, was born Feb. 5, 2013, at eight pounds, first child to Derek and Keshia Blandford of Moscow, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Donna Blandford of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Pat and Teresa Myers of Hayden Lake, Idaho.

Gulick, Jaxen Keith, was born Feb. 5, 2013, at seven pounds, nine ounces, to Hope Bocook and Keith Guick of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Jeff Gulick of Pullman and Lisa Wehner of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The baby joins sister Lily, 6, and brother Owen, 1.

Johnson, Bruce Franklin, was born Feb. 8, 2013, at eight pounds, 10 ounces, first child to Nathan and Kara Johnson of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Joel and Peggy Johnson of Sparta, Tenn. Maternal grandparents are John and Laura Farris of Sparta, Tenn.

Rivera, William Alan, was born Feb. 9, 2013, at eight pounds, one ounce, first child to Lindsey and Leo Rivera, of Pullman. Paternal grandparent is Ida Cajigas of Victoria, Texas. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Andi Green of Buda, Texas.

Holsinger, Quinn Victoria, was born Feb. 11, 2013, at seven pounds, 11 ounces, to Brian and Stacey Holsinger of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Barry and Monda Holsinger of Federal Way. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Chris Drollinger of Spokane. The baby joins sister Brooklyn, 2.

Mabbutt granddaughter

Zuhlsdorf, Luca Elena, was born Feb. 5, 2013, in Hopewell, N.J., at seven pounds, 11 ounces, first child to Lt. Col. Mike Zuhlsdorf, USAF Joint Base Andrews, Md., and Maj. Lisa Mabbutt USAF, Princeston, N.J. Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Mary Zuhlsdorf of Tomah, Wis. Maternal grandparents are Clark and Anne Mabbutt of Colfax.

Webber advances in singing competition

Lindsay Webber competed in the Classical Singer Auditions Plus Vocal Competition at Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles. She competed in the Classical Category of the High School Division. Out of approximately 25 singers, she was chosen as a finalist and therefore qualifies to move on to the second round which will be held at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Mass., May 24-26. She heard about this competition when she signed up to audition at Azusa Pacific University and decided since it was so convenient she would give it a try. All finalist singers were from the southern California area except Lindsay.