Etcetera: Nov. 24, 2016

Erin Wise

returns to Tekoa

Tekoa High graduate Erin Wise will come back to Tekoa for a vocal performance Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Tekoa Empire Theatre. The concert will be titled "The Next Chapter: a Season of Hope" to celebrate the holidays and the new year.

Wise has resided in Seattle for the past eight years and is a performance advisor for Illuminate Learning in Seattle.

The daughter of Randy and Darlene Wise of Tekoa, she graduated with a music education degree from Eastern Washington University in 2005 and studied for performance certification in New York.

She has lost more than 170 pounds, and the concert at the Empire will also be a celebration of that and a fundraiser to help with the next step of her weight loss journey.

She plans to sing a variety of songs, including Christmas and Disney songs for the performance.

Empire to show

'Wonderful Life'

Tekoa Empire Theatre this Saturday will have a free showing at 2 p.m. of the original black and white film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring James Stewart and Henry Travers. This well-loved, multi-generational movie celebrates life in the midst of difficulty and is a great way to introduce children and grandchildren to great American black and white classic movies.

The event is sponsored by the theatre and the Tekoa Chamber of Commerce. Concessions will be sold, and trivia and prizes will be awarded.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Athenaeum

Twenty-two members met Nov. 4 at Whitman County Library with Mary Ann Mitchell, hostess. One small visitor was Ian Chavez, grandson of Cathy Ensley and great-grandson of Carole Ensley. The group was entertained by some of the cast members of this year’s CHS play, Oklahoma! They were accompanied by director Cary Cammack.

The program for the day was on Burt Bacharach and was presented by Marcia Tempel.

President Sue Hallett presided over a brief business meeting and reminded everyone the Christmas luncheon will be held at Events on Main, 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. Members were asked to note the start time is different from the time listed in the yearbook.

P.E.O.

Chapter AF met Nov. 14 at the Methodist Church with Dana Carroll as hostess. Twenty members responded to roll call by stating whether they were traveling or staying home for Thanksgiving.

Teri Heilsberg gave a program on the back roads of Whitman County.

The next meeting will be a Christmas party, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. with the location still to be determined. The yearbook committee will be in charge.

The chapter fund raiser will be a tea and style show set for Feb. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission will be $20.

Births

Whitman County Gazette

November 24, 2016

At Pullman Regional Hospital

Bottini, Quinn Thomas, born Nov. 14 at seven pounds, 13 ounces, to Olivia and Hal Bottini, Troy. Paternal grandparents are Katrina and Hal Bottini Sr., Troy. Maternal grandparents are Paige and Andrea Atwood, Belton, Texas. Baby joins sister Avri, 4, and brother Daelin, 2.

Smith, Justice Mae, born Nov. 14 at seven pounds, two ounces, to Justin and Melody Smith, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Aaron and Maura Smith, Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Vincent Ross, Aberdeen, and Amber Chicane, Grangeville.

Cordova, Haven, born Nov. 15 at eight pounds, seven ounces, to Sherdon and Lani Cordova, Pullman. Paternal grandparent is Lily Finch, Coeur d'Alene. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Suzanne Turnbow, Sandy, Utah. Baby joins sisters Savanah, 18, Charity, 16, Suzanne, 2, and brothers Kimball, 14, Maxwell, 12, Talmage, 10, Brigham, 8, Cannon, 6, and Widtsoe, 4.

Mossman, William Terrence, born Nov. 16 at eight pounds, one ounce, to Sean and Maren Mossman, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Shannon and Darlene Mossman, Newport, Wash., and Jeanette and Scott Honn, Pullman. Maternal grandparents are John and Shirley Swanson, Stanwood, Wash. Baby joins sister Lena, 1.

Scoggin, Sawyer Ray, born Nov. 17 at seven pounds, 14 ounces, to Brian and Alia Scoggin, Pomeroy. Paternal grandparents are Max and Maureen Scoggin, Pomeroy. Maternal grandparents are Nick and Dorene Broemeling, Clarkston. Baby joins brother Gabe, 1.

Whitman, Beau Michael, born Nov. 18 at six pounds, 11 ounces, to Joel and Kailub Whitman, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Gina Whitman, Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Jamie Haun, Spokane, and Randy and Sheryl Smith, Colfax. Baby joins sisters Brenna, 7, and Kaylee, 5.

Hutton, Delaney Grace, born Nov. 20 at eight pounds, one ounce, to Chris and Mandy Hutton, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Terry Hutton, Moscow. Maternal grandparents are Keith and Del McKinley, Pomeroy. Baby joins brothers Dylan, 6, and Dalton, 4.

Startin, Lennyn Pearl, born Nov. 20 at seven pounds, 13 ounces, to Buggy and Chelsey Startin, Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Eric and Lois Startin, LaCrosse. Maternal grandparents are Myndi Stout, Colfax, and Joe and Jill Leinweber, Colfax. Baby joins sister Hudson, 3.

Tozer Duris, Zander James, born Nov. 20 at six pounds, seven ounces, to Zach and Kirstyn Duris, Colton. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Claudette Duris, Puyallup. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Debbie Tozer, Puyallup. Baby joins brothers Luther, 7, and Harvey, 6.