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McManus show

set at Empire

“Scrambled McManus,” a live show based on the humor of Sandpoint author Patrick McManus, is set for Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Empire Theater in Tekoa. The one-man show features Tim Behrens, who has been performing McManus material for more than 20 years.

He has done hundreds of performances which include a wide range of comedic skits on McManus’ themes of hunting, fishing, rural life, domestic situations and all the foibles connected with “honey-do” lists.

With a few props, good timing and a lot of body language, Behrens brings these stories to life in a way that entertains audiences of all ages.

This will be Behrens’ first performance in the Empire, which, because of its small size and excellent acoustics, has proved to be an ideal venue for live theater.

“Scrambled McManus” represents a potpourri of skits from a number of McManus’ books. DVDs from Behren’s other shows will be available at the performance.

The Empire has negotiated a special price for the event: $17 for adults and $13 for ages 17 and under. Advance tickets can be reserved by sending a check to PO Box 574, Tekoa, 99033, or by calling (509) 284-5173.

Book signing

at Dahmen Barn

Author Carole Simon Smolinski from Lewiston and illustrator Connie McLeod from Clarkston will sign copies of Timothy Nolan’s Idaho, 1862-1890, Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 to 2 at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. The book features several scholarly accounts of adventures and events in and around Lewiston, Idaho, from the Gold Rush to Statehood. The book, McLeod’s original illustrations and cards of the illustrations will be available for purchase at the barn shop.

The book is a history of life in the mining communities and supply towns of central Idaho during its territorial period. It is a historical narrative by fictitious Timothy Nolan who writes his reminiscence in 1890.

By presenting the history in the voice of someone who lived through those years, Simon-Smolinski recounts the events and describes the people and places.

Library will offer

2014 barn

calendars

Steve Van Vleet of WSU’s Whitman County Extension and his daughter Kaitlyn presented the library with 500 copies of the 2014 Barns of Whitman County calendar which Steve produced and donated to benefit library programs countywide.

The calendars are filled with all new photos of local barns and sell for just $6. The calendars can be purchased from any Whitman County Library location, Rosauers and Ace Hardware in Colfax and the Pullman Chamber of Commerce or by calling the Whitman County Library at 877-733-3375.

‘Wizard’ at Rosalia

Rosalia Middle School will present “The Wizard of Oz” Saturday, Nov. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the Rosalia High School gym. Admission will be $4 for seniors 55 and older and students, and $6 for adults. Pre-schoolers will be admitted free.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Hospital Auxiliary

Members met Nov. 4 for their regular meeting with 14 members present. Mimi Ellis from the staff at the hospital gave an update of the hospital happenings. The construction at the hospital is progressing as planned.

They are in the process of planning to provide meals for patients while the cafeteria will be closed for remodeling for five months beginning Dec. 1.

Flu shots will be available at the next meeting, the Dec. 2 Christmas luncheon at the Methodist Church at noon.

A gift exchange will be held for all who wish to participate.

Many members are making favors for patient trays during the holidays.

PEO

Chapter AF met at the Courtyard Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Dorothy Feldman was hostess and Lynn Nelson was co-hostess. Nineteen members responded to roll call by stating their favorite type of music.

Tina Scholz gave a program by sharing copies of some of the past Blue & Gold yearbooks which now date back 100 years and changes that have taken place regarding contents.

Tina has been advisor for the yearbook for the past 19 years.

The Chapter voted to make the annual payments to our philanthropic projects. The next meeting will be the Christmas Social Dec. 9 at Robyn Johnson’s. The yearbook committee will co-host.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette, Nov. 14, 2013

AT WHITMAN HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

Baker, Keili Anne, born Nov. 4 at seven pounds, nine ounces, to Ashley Rose Schu and Mike Baker of Colfax. Maternal grandparents are David and Holly Schu of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Paula Hinkson and Steve and Marianne Baker, all of Cathlament.

AT PULLMAN REGIONAL

HOSPITAL

Schultheis-Bontuyan, Aliyah Jean, born Oct. 26 at six pounds, two ounces, to Julie Schultheis and Chris Bontuyan of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Cristina and Gil Bontuyan of Danao City, Philippines. Maternal grandparent is Shirley Schultheis of Pullman. The baby joins sister Alexis, 11, and brother Ken, 14.

Li, Joey Zhuoyi, born Oct. 29 at eight pounds, seven ounces, to Yang Jiao and Feng Li of Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Baohua Jiao and Guihua Ding of Pullman.

Pena, Noah Alejandro, born Oct. 31 at seven pounds, nine ounces, to Abundia Pena of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Isidro and Margarita Pena of Clarkston. The baby joins sisters Karli and Nia Rubalcara, and brothers Edgar and Jose Pena.

Woodiwiss, Isabella Carmelina, born Oct. 31 at seven pounds, five ounces, to Timothy and Jessica Woodiwiss of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Timothy and Margie Woodiwiss of Meridian, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Samuel and Alicia Perez of Granger.

ON CAMPUS

MUSIC

Award-winning, world-touring pianist Robert McDonald, a faculty member at New York’s Juilliard School, will perform a solo recital Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. in Bryan Hall at Washington State University.

Admission will be $10 for general public, $5 for non-WSU students and those 60 and older and free for WSU students. Tickets will be available in the lobby 30 minutes before the concert.

McDonald is the Penelope Watkins chair in piano studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He has appeared with major orchestras in the United States.