Etcetera May 19

Second author set

for Massacre talk

As a result of last week's news story on the Centralia Massacre presentation, author Esther Barnett Goffinet of Lewiston got in touch with the library to report that her father was one of the key men involved in the massacre. She will attend the Saturday presentation in Colfax and will have copies of the book she wrote on the topic, "Ripples of a Lie," available for purchase. Goffinet also donated a copy of the book to the library.

Jim Martine, amateur historian, has been scheduled to present sessions on his book about the massacre and is scheduled for a final program Saturday at the library with Goffinet at noon.

Advanced Care workshop

The essentials of advanced care planning will be presented Wednesday, May 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Colfax Library. Taught by certified Respecting Choices Advance Care Planning facilitators, the class will help participants reflect upon their goals and values related to health care and assists participants in completing their own directives. Cost for one-day session is $10. To register, call Community Colleges of Spokane ACT 2, 800-845-3324.

Library plans

to honor vets

Whitman County Library will celebrate Veterans next Thursday, May 26, starting at 5 p.m. Highlights will include a color guard by the Colfax Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scouts, a traditional folk performance by the Ukulele Players of the Palouse and book donation by Friends of Hospice.

Colfax Community Blood Drive will be from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Make appointment online: 800-423-0151

http://www.inbcsaves.org.

Rev. Rockhill will

return for service

The Rev. King Rockhill, former pastor the Garfield United Methodist Church, will return Sunday, May 29, to lead the worship service which will begin at 10:30 a.m. at 201 W. Union Street in Garfield.

Tuesdays with Morrie

slated at RTOP

“Tuesdays With Morrie” will be presented by Regional Theatre of the Palouse May 19-22 at 7:30 p.m. with 1:30 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday. This play is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Mitch Albom, “Tuesdays With Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man and Life’s Greatest Lesson” will inspire and enrich its viewers.

Albom learned from a ''Nightline'' program that Morris Schwartz, his former sociology professor, was dying of A.L.S., or Lou Gehrig's disease, and he decided to contact him. Over a period of months, Schwartz and Albom met regularly on most Tuesdays. Albom taped the meetings and ''Tuesdays with Morrie'' is the result.

Legislators will

report on session

State Sen. Mark Schoesler of Ritzville and Rep. Mary Dye of Pomeroy will give a report on the legislative session June 2 at a Pullman Chamber of Commerce breakfast in the Belltower building starting at 7 a.m. The breakfast will be catered by Foundry Kitchen & Cocktails. Advance registration is require. Cost will be $20 per person.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Thrifty Grandmother's

Colfax Thrifty Grandmothers Club met in the basement of the Colfax library with 12 members present. Prior to the meeting, guests Annie Pillars and Terrie Teare shared information about Friends of Hospice and pointed out different aspects of the ministry of Hospice.

Jennings Elementary Principal Travis Howell was present and told about specific needs to help teachers in the classroom. Items needed include antiseptic wipes, kleenex, three-ring binders and other things.

At the business meeting, the group voted to give $2,000 to Colfax elementary, and $100 to girls' state expenses.

The club also donated an item to be auctioned off at the LaCrosse Farm Festival. Proceeds will go to The Gathering Place.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette, May 19, 2016

At Whitman Hospital

and Medical Center

Gfeller, Jaycee Lynn, born May 14 at seven pounds, six ounces, to Aaron and Shannon Gfeller, Thornton. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Jill Gfeller, Thornton. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Pati Strittmatter, Parma, Idaho. Baby joins sisters Kaelyn and Jenna.