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Pullman Community Update
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
The Regal Group 710 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA (509) 338-5306 Within RE/MAX Home and Land Top Producing REALTOR, Ashley Alred is proud to announce the formation of a new real estate team, The Regal Group. After almost a decade of deep immersion within the real estate industry and with her client’s best interest in mind, Ashley made the bold decision to bring a new option to the Palouse. The Regal Group was formed with the idea of retaining all the benefits and power of RE/MAX, the #1 recognized real estate name world-wide, while improving efficiency and operations at a local level. The Regal Group strives to serve the needs of today’s buyers and sellers while adapting with the evolution of the industry. This team is prepared to be with you every step of the way, assisting you from the very beginning and staying with you as a continued resource for years after your transaction is closed. When it came to choosing the members that would comprise The Regal Group, Ashley knew that she needed people that were capable of the complex tasks that lie ahead. People who would lend a listening ear, a compassionate heart, but were hearty enough to roll up their sleeves and tackle any obstacles and roadblocks that may surface. We are pleased to introduce you to the members of The Regal Group:
Ashley Alred - Licensed Agent in Washington and Idaho ~ Ashley has been with RE/MAX Home and Land since starting her real estate career in 2013. As real estate has always been a passion of hers, she quickly took to the business and worked hard to earn a spot as a top producer. She kicked off her career by earning the Rookie of the Year award, then moved to the top 5 in the county and was recently named as one of RE/MAX’s top 40 under 40! Born locally and raised on a farm in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Ashley is driven to provide the best service possible to all of her clients and welcome them to the area. As a lifelong resident, she is familiar with the numerous small towns of the Palouse and is actively involved in various communities and their organizations. With her local knowledge and her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Portland, Ashley has the tools and the drive to listen to your needs and achieve the results you desire.
Jessica Van Nuland - licensed WA Real Kim have decided to raise their children (Carlee (9) and Aubree (5)) here in Pullman and instill Estate Broker ~ Originally from Seattle, WA she moved to the Palouse to attend Washington State University. There she completed a Bachelors in Business Management with a Minor in Communications. Prior to taking on her role at RE/MAX and Land, Jessica honed in on her clear communication and strong attention to detail skills during her time working as an Administrative Assistant and Human Resources at a local international corporation. Jess has always had a passion for the real estate industry and an eye for design, so when given the opportunity to assist Ashley, it was the perfect fit! Since starting in her role in 2018, she has gained significant local real estate knowledge as well as her Washington State Real Estate License to better serve clients while understanding this complex industry. Currently her responsibilities include communications, marketing material and showings in Washington.
the hardworking, loving and compassionate ethics that Jim and Kim were brought up on and is the backbone of our local communities. When Kim isn’t working, she enjoys camping, four-wheeling, traveling, bonfires and attending various stock shows with her family. Kim also enjoys volunteering and is involved in a number of organizations. She is currently co-leading the local Steptoe Canyon 4H Club and is the Colton Uniontown Fair Board Treasurer. Growing up in 4H and carrying on through the highest rankings of FFA, she strongly believes that programs, such as these, are vitally important and beneficial to the youth today and help shape the future of our communities. The Regal Group will strive to make sure your transaction is handled with compassion, care and with a special touch of that hometown feeling. When you decide to plant your roots, whether it is for residential, commercial, or recreational, The Regal Group would love the opportunity to serve you.
Jess brings a diverse set of skills to the team as a certified professional Organizer from the International Association of Professions Career College and an active member of the International Organization of Professional Organizers. Outside of the office, she enjoys golfing, baking, and spending time with her family/ friends. If you see her out and about stop her and say hi!
Kim Brickey, Client Care & Transaction Coordinator~ Kim is a Pullman local with roots that run deep. Born a Whitman, her and her siblings (Joel and Whitnie) are the 5th generation to be raised on the family farm. Being raised on a farm, Kim learned valuable life skills such as hard work, time management and responsibility. She is a graduate of Pullman High School and then carried on her education in Walla Walla WA, where Kim earned her Agricultural Business and Management Degree as well as Animal Science Degree. After returning home from college, Kim married her high school sweetheart (Jim Brickey) which has expanded her generational heritage across Whitman County, as she is now a part of the Hatley family by marriage. Jim and
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Ryker Tippett, son of Ryan and Kristi Tippett, is a senior honors student at PHS. Ryker has enjoyed playing basketball for the Hounds. He traded his basketball shoes for snowboarding boots this season, but still enjoys cheering for his classmates from the stands and is known for bringing hype to the student section. Ryker’s hobbies include snowboarding, wake surfing, disc golf, and attending WSU sports events.
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Ryker raises market livestock with 4H. He has held 4H leadership positions for three years and he mentors junior participants. He is also looking forward to helping coach youth basketball this season. Ryker has spent the past two summers assisting a builder of timber frame structures in Idaho. Along with many useful skills, Ryker picked up an interest in structural engineering. He is preparing to pursue a degree in engineering at Northern Arizona University or WSU, Pullman. Ryker has been accepted to both colleges and is busy applying for scholarships. He is grateful to his community for so many opportunities.
Nicole Avery, daughter of Scott and Manivanh Avery, is an accomplished scholar-athlete who has been active in FFA, orchestra, and drama club for the last four years. Nicole currently serves as vice president of Pullman FFA and has placed in state competitions in agricultural issues, food science, and veterinary science. Nicole plays the viola in orchestra and has worked as a stagehand and stage manager for drama club. Last year, Nicole was voted MVP for the track & field team and earned first team All-GSL honors in the 100 and 300 hurdles and second team honors in volleyball. As a member of Comets Track Club, she placed 3rd in the heptathlon at the 2021 AAU West Coast Nationals. This past summer, Nicole completed an internship at SEL and worked as a volunteer at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. In her free time, Nicole enjoys baking, knitting, and playing the bass guitar. Nicole plans to study microbiology and global public health at a four-year university next fall.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber. Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce: • • • • • • •
Bishop Place Senior Living Coldwell Banker Tomlinson College Hill Association Disability Action Center NW Friends of Hospice Sue Guyett J Craig Lester – RE/MAX Home & Land • Barbara O’Donnell • Barbara B Petura
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Plateau Archaeological Investigations Port of Whitman County Pullman Youth Baseball Association Residence Inn Pullman @ WSU RPM Express Summit Realty Northwest The Daily Evergreen United Way of Whitman County University Mobile Home & RV Park
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ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATIVES TO TO VIOLENCE VIOLENCE ON OF THE PALOUSE
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month It’s time to talk! All relationships fall on a spectrum from healthy to abusive. Help your teen to know the difference by beginning an open and honest dialogue about relationships– whether they’re dating or not!
Healthy Relationship Quiz
Look for organic moments in conversation to connect. Ask open-ended questions such as “How is your relationship going?” or “If you needed help, where would you go?” Discuss examples of healthy relationships from family, peer groups, and the media. You’re a role model, foster and display healthy relationship behaviors in your own life. Talk about concrete aspects of those relationships like respect, communication, boundaries, kindness, support, and compromise. And lastly, don’t be afraid to address problems you are seeing in your teen’s relationship. Looking for resources to start the conversation? Check out our webpage and visit the love like this campaign from the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
What is dating violence? Dating violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner. It is common for the controlling, abusive, and violent behaviors to escalate over time becoming increasingly dangerous. Dating violence can include: physical abuse, verbal or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, and cyber abuse. Warning signs include when your partner: checks your phone without permission, is jealous of time spent with your family or friends, makes false accusations, has mood swings, and tells you what to do.
Where Can I Get Resources and/or Help? Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse has many types of support and resources available for teens and caregivers. Love like these resources can be found at https://wscadv.org/ resources/love-like-this. ATVP facilitates a teen council called the Palouse Peer Educators (PPE). These student educators study many topics, including healthy relationships and consent then teach these topics to the greater Palouse community. Contact ATVP if would like support, resources, or if you are interested in becoming a part of the PPE.
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Why Women Should Take A Proactive Approach To Heart Health Heart disease is responsible for one in three deaths in women, more than the number of all cancer deaths combined. The good news is, heart disease is highly preventable. “Heart health is really foundational to good health,” says Dr. David Jones, a board-certified cardiologist with Palouse Heart Center at Pullman Regional Hospital. “The lifestyle choices and habits that lead to being healthy—those things will also often lead to better heart health.” Heart Disease and Risk Factors A key part of prevention is becoming better informed about risk factors and making necessary lifestyle changes. Many risk factors can be controlled. Dr. Jones lists body weight, activity level, dietary selections, smoking, and overuse of alcohol. As for the things one can’t necessarily control, such as family history or having a disease like diabetes, the fortunate aspect is these conditions can also be treated with medications. Women and Heart Attacks “I think it’s a common misconception that women have completely different symptoms or a completely different experience with heart attacks or angina than what men go through,” remarks Dr. Jones. “The truth is, women are a little more likely to get what we will call an atypical symptom.” Atypical symptoms include nausea, shortness of breath, back pain, neck pain, jaw pain, or shoulder pain. “Still, the most Dr. David Jones, cardiologist common symptom for women is chest pain.” How does a woman know if she’s having a heart attack? “If the symptoms feel severe, there is a sense of impending doom, they are passing out, or it’s really uncomfortable, then a 9-1-1 call or trip to the emergency department is in order,” advises Dr. Jones. If the symptoms are much milder, or they come and go, contacting one’s primary care provider would be a reasonable first step. Know Your Numbers: Ideal Body Weight, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol Levels Frequently we hear the advice, “Know your numbers.” But, what are those numbers? Dr. Jones shares a few he likes his patients to focus on: ideal body weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. Knowing these numbers makes it possible to strategize the lifestyle changes necessary to reduce risk of heart disease. If you are concerned about your heart health, ask your primary care provider for a referral to the Palouse Heart Center today.
Heartfelt Care At Pullman Regional Hospital A cardiac event, like a heart attack or surgery can be life altering. “Our goal is to make sure our patients know they aren’t in this alone,” said Jennifer Saarela, Director of Pullman Regional Hospital’s Respiratory Care Services.
GUARDIAN ANGEL AWARD John and Christy McCloy honored Erin Rose, MS, LAT, ATC, an Athletic Trainer, with a Guardian Angel gift. “When my son suffered an injury during the Pullman High School football game, I was so grateful to have an athletic trainer available to evaluate injuries immediately. Erin explained what happened, recommended what to do at home, and gave us tremendous peace of mind.”
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The hospital’s 36-week cardiac rehabilitation program, typically covered by insurance, provides personalized education for nutrition, exercise, strengthen training, and medication management. Each patient has a personalized plan. It’s customized just for them and is based on the nature of their heart condition and their goals. “Our patients, and their loved ones, really appreciate the oneon-one care and monitoring we provide. People can be fearful of getting back to their lives or activity after a heart attack. Doing rehabilitation here, in the hospital, surrounded by medical experts who are closely monitoring you, provides that ultimate peace of mind,” said Jennifer. The program is referred by your doctor, and regardless of where a patient had their surgery or where they go for cardiology services, they can benefit from a program right here at home. “It’s so important not to delay your care, especially recovery from a cardiac event,” encourages Jennifer. “While our protocols might look a little different in the midst of a pandemic, we are a safe place to get health care, and we’re grateful to provide this service to the community.”eagan Lowe, Exercise Physiologist at Pullman Regional Hospital
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FEBRUARY Annual Gala 5 15th 5:30pm-11:00pm SEL Event Center Night Out 10 Guild’s 6:00pm-7:30pm Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
MARCH Night Out 10 Guild’s 6:00pm-7:30pm Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
APRIL Night Out: 14 Guild’s Progressive Shopping 6:00pm-7:30pm RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
MAY Annual Girlfriend’s Gather 12 4th 6:00pm-7:30pm Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
JUNE Night Out: Picnic at Jane’s 9 Guild’s Flower Farm 6:00pm-7:30pm Stratton’s Cutting Garden RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
2022 EVENTS The Power to Empower
JULY Golf Tournament 14 Mini 6:00pm-7:30pm Airway Heights Golf Center RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
AUGUST Night Out: Merry Cellars 11 Guild’s 6:00pm-7:30pm Merry Cellars RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
SEPTEMBER Night Out 8 Guild’s 6:00pm-7:30pm Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
OCTOBER Night Out: Colter’s Creek 13 Guild’s 6:00pm-7:30pm Colter’s Creek Tasting Room, Moscow RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
NOVEMBER Award Celebration 10 Grant 6:00pm-7:30pm Venue TBD RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
DECEMBER Party 8 Holiday 6:00pm-7:30pm Venue TBD RSVP pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp
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The Food & Shelter Folks
2021 In Review
Thank You Grant and Community Donors! Our community is still grappling with the economic impacts of the pandemic – and still supporting each other through volunteer work and donations! Here are some of this year’s highlights, thanks to you: • The Mobile Farmstand launched in May, serving Pullman and rural Whitman County with fresh, local produce. • Four new types of COVID-19 relief bill-pay funding are now available, so families could catch up on bills and know their power or water would not get turned off. • More families faced and survived a housing crisis than any year in the past, holding 1,430 housing case management appointments completed. • Almost 300 families each month were helped with Section 8 vouchers, which help make housing affordable by paying for a portion of rent for a person or family each month. • The grand opening of Riverview, our new 56-unit housing complex, a home to people with experiences of homelessness, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with disabilities, and families with children. Riverview is completely leased up.
By the Numbers Families who received energy assistance and special COVID bill pay assistance to keep water, lights, and heat on People experiencing hunger who received food at Community Food Pounds of food distributed at Community Food Homes weatherized for comfort and energy efficiency
Community Food We are taking food donations by We are requesting the following appointment! Please call the front donations: • Ramen Noodles desk (509-334-9147) to make an • Cereal appointment to donate food. We • Soup also encourage monetary donations. • Coffee/tea Your dollar will go farther in buying • Kleenex food than if you spend it yourself at • Toilet Paper the store! Please donate at: https:// • Tampons/pads • Cough drops www.cacwhitman.org/donate/
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2,577 7,210 134,160 18
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Tips for Managing Pets in Cold Weather
FEBRUARY 2022
DOGGIE DE-TAILS
by Zoë Skiadopoulou, Training & Enrichment Coordinator
Brrrr! It’s cold and wet out there! While you may have a fur coat that will protect you, your pet’s fur coat will not protect them. Here are some tips for helping pets survive and thrive in these chilly conditions. 1. Attend to fur. Keep your dog or cat groomed and brush fur regularly. Long fur will not protect animals from the cold; neither will matted fur. Shaved fur is actually dangerous at this time of year. Long fur can pick up road chemicals such as salt and other de-ice products. Short fur may make it very challenging for a pet to withstand the cold. Consider buying your pet a warm sweater to wear outside. Always remove it when you return home to dry it off. 2. Use towels liberally. Dry your animal off after they’ve been outside. Pay particular attention to the paws. Paws pick up all kinds of “gunk” at this time of year — small pebbles, gravel, salt chips, ice shards. All of this can hurt, burn, and potentially poison your animal (if they lick their paws). If you have to walk your dog through winter gunk frequently, consider getting booties for your dog. 3. Upgrade your pet’s sleeping arrangements. Now is the time to get that pet bed you were thinking of. To protect them from drafts, don’t let the animal sleep directly on the floor. If your animal sleeps outdoors (definitely not Photo by Valentin B. Kremer on Unsplash recommended), be sure they have unfettered access to a warm dry place. Use fresh, dry straw and change it daily — not blankets. Blankets can trap moisture and freeze. Now is the time to consider letting your outdoor pet sleep indoors. 4. Adjust diet accordingly. Animals that go outside, especially those that like to play in the snow, may need a protein and fat adjustment to their diet to help them stay warm. Consult your veterinarian for more on this. 5. Hydrate. Water is important. Dry indoor air can make pets very thirsty. Add more water stations in the house. Consider running a humidifier to hydrate the air and help your pet’s respiratory tract. This will help everyone’s respiratory tract. If you keep outdoor water available to pets, make sure it remains unfrozen. Breaking the ice is not enough — it will be too cold to drink. Replenish with fresh water regularly throughout the day.
Laikia: 1-year old Spayed Female Husky Mix Laikia is a very sweet and snuggly girl who is waiting at WCHS for her new, forever home! She is a hyper girl who is full of energy, making her the perfect hiking or running buddy for a lucky person. Laikia would benefit from being provided with extensive energy outlets as well as enrollment in a training course, as she is very intelligent but does not quite understand manners just yet! She has been reactive during grooming and veterinary appointments, so her adopters should be prepared to work with her and check in with their veterinarian/groomer for a good plan of action in order to maintain safety and comfort for both Laikia and everyone involved. Laikia can not go to a home with cats or children under the age of 13 years old, but may be able to go home with dogs who match her very high energy levels and rough play style! If you are interested in learning more about Laikia, feel free to call us at 509-332-3422 and our Training & Enrichment Coordinator can give you a full overview of her shelter stay here at WCHS.
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6. Keep your pet identified and oriented. Pets can become very disoriented in the snow. Ensure that your pet is microchipped. The Whitman County Humane Society offers low cost microchipping. Just call 509-332-3422. Dogs should be supervised — and leashed — around ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water to protect them (and you) from breaking through on thin ice.
by Jayden DeBoer Foster Program Coordinator
7. Watch for winter chemicals. Salt and de-ice are not the only problems. Anti-freeze is a major attraction for animals. Check under your car to ensure that your anti-freeze is not leaking. 8. Bang up your car! Yes, homeless cats will crawl into the engines of cars to stay warm. As you go outside to start your car, bang on the hood a few times — hard and loud — before turning the car on. This little technique will save more than a few lives! 9. Your cold car is just as bad as your hot car! It’s common knowledge that pets shouldn’t be left in hot cars. They shouldn’t be left in cold cars either. Cold cars turn into ice chests quickly, causing multiple problems including frostbite and hypothermia. It’s time for the annual Have-a-Heart Valentine's Day Supply Drive. Here are the big items we are in need of now:
Wish List by Annie Lindsey, Director of Shelter
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Paper towels Tissues Bleach Pet Wipes Clumping Litter
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Pine or Paper Litter Dog Puzzle Feeders Kong Toys Peanut Butter Dog Dental Chews
• Feliway Diffuser Refills • Adaptil Spray
Items can be dropped off under the eaves in front of our dog building (that is the octagonal building) at any time. Items can also be put inside the cat building, the smaller building, during business hours!
Looking Forward to Seeing You at the
Fur Ball and Yappy Hour: Night at the PAWSCARS April 23, 2022 at the SEL Event Center! Look for updates and more information coming soon at whitmanpets.org.
CONTACT
SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman shelter@whitmanpets.org • (509) 332-3422
Meet Lily and Freesia! Lily and Freesia were just transferred in from a wonderful rescue in Moses Lake, WA, Hands 'N Paws! This rescue works with many kitties and kittens brought in from community cat colonies, and works to socialize them and to find homes for the most vulnerable felines in their area. This foster-based rescue had a lot of animals needing help and not many homes looking for kittens. Lily and Freesia are a bonded pair, meaning that we require that they go to their new home together. These sweet girls are very sweet but may take a while to warm up in the home as they are quite shy. Their adopters should be prepared to help them acclimate to the new home with some extra love and patience! The good news is that these sweet girls gain a lot of comfort from each other, so having lots of spots for them to snuggle up together will make them the most comfortable in their new home. They will be spayed, dewormed, vaccinated, FEL/ FIV/heartworm tested, microchipped, and cleared by a veterinarian for adoption before going home. They are waiting for their spay surgeries but can be placed on a medical adoption hold in the meantime, to be picked up after they return from their surgeries. Their combined bonded pair adoption fee is $135.
POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 poochpark@whitmanpets.org • Open dawn to dusk daily
WCHS PRESIDENT Wendy Ortman www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, 5 p.m., ZOOM
13 • PRH, Palouse Advocacy & Mental Illness Support Group, 1 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, 12 Step Men, 5 p.m., ZOOM
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27 • PRH, 12 Step Men, 5 p.m., ZOOM
7 • PRH, Breast Feeding Support Group, 12:30 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., ZOOM
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• President’s Day • PSD, No School, President’s Day • PRH, Breast Feeding Support Group, 12:30 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., ZOOM
28 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 6 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., ZOOM
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• PSD, Jefferson PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually.
• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • PRH, Pullman Regional Hospital & Neill Library’s Read into Wellness Book, Neill Public Library
• Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.
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• PRH, Board of Commissioners, ZOOM • PSD, PHS Boosters Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Meeting will be held at PHS and/or via Zoom.
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• PSD, Teacher-Principal Collaboration Day, Early Dismissal (K-12) • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel.
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• Valentine’s Day • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., ZOOM • PSD, LMS Boosters Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Meeting will be held at LMS or via Zoom. • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., ZOOM
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• Pullman Chamber of Commerce, Cabaret, March 26 • Palouse Habitat for Humanity, Beans ‘n Jeans, April 16 • WCHS, Fur Ball and Yappy Hour, April 23
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• PRH, Lunch Bites Pullman, 11:45 a.m., Pullman Senior Center
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19 • Pullman Farmers Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, see pg 3 • Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.
26 • Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.
Abbreviations
• JES = Jefferson Elementary School • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center • PHS= Pullman High School
• PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center • PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College
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ATVP shares material about stalking, trafficking crimes, maintains a sharing shelf for those in need. As the New Year begins so does ATVP’s continued work in supporting survivors, providing education and advancing prevention across the Palouse. January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Did you know that an estimated 6-7.5 million people are stalked in a one-year period in the United States? In fact, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men experience stalking within their lifetime. January is also National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Month. Human Trafficking is defined as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. Approximately 25 million people are trafficked worldwide. The overwhelming majority of which are sex trafficked. ATVP invites you to join us in raising awareness about these crimes and available community services. Visit atvp.org to learn more. You can also swing by the 3rd floor of Gladish for informational brochures and free resources. ATVP maintains a sharing shelf in the 3rd floor hallway too. It is filled with free toiletries, non-perishable food, small household items and occasional clothing for community members in need. The shelf is selfserve, folks can help themselves to whatever they need, we just ask to leave a sticker on our use chart so we know how many people benefited. Please help spread the word about these valuable resources and our services! If you or someone you know would like to speak to a victim advocate, please contact our 24-hour hotline at 509-332-HELP. All services are free and confidential. Help is available.
“Happenings” in Gladish Splash of Color: Wine and Painting (sponsored by The Gladish Center) 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11, March 11, April 22 and May 13. Register online at: www.PullmanParksandRec.com Red Cross Blood Drives Feb. 3 (12:15-5:15 p.m.), Feb.17, April 7 and June 2. Schedule a donation time at: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive American Legion Post 52 3rd Wednesday monthly, 7 p.m., View Room Kiwanis Club of Pullman Thursdays at noon-1 p.m., View Room Pullman Chamber of Commerce Feb. 8, noon, View Room Call Chamber for details: 509-334-3565 Moose Lodge No 943 Super Bowl Party, Feb. 13 Basketball Apple Cup, Feb. 26
WIS Young Artist Recital set Feb. 26 The Washington Idaho Symphony Young Artist Finalist Recital is scheduled for 1 p.m. Feb. 26 in Gladish’s Domey Auditorium. There is not charge to attend the public event. The program includes the opportunity for the Young Artist finalists to perform for their chance at a cash prize and a solo performance with the Washington Idaho Symphony. Each fall the WIS starts collecting applications from local musicians in high school and college. Those applications are reviewed by a panel of WIS orchestra members, including WIS Music Director, Dr. Danh Pham. The finalists are then invited to perform their piece to a panel of adjudicators. Two winners (one from the High School Division and one from the Collegiate Division) are chosen and given the opportunity to perform during the WIS Young Artists Concert in the spring. Additional details of the competition are here: https://wa-idsymphony.org/young-artistcompetition (Applications are due by 5 p.m. January 31st.)
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Conley Austin, is an alumnus of Pullman High School and SFCC Pullman. He is currently finishing his bachelor’s degree at WSU and getting ready for the next big adventure. We caught up with him over the holidays. When did you attend SFCC Pullman? I enrolled through the Running Start Program from fall 2018 to spring 2020. During that time, I was the Running Start Ambassador to Pullman High School and worked as an academic tutor and peer mentor in the SFCC program, and I graduated with a 3.96 GPA. These were two of the most exciting and valuable years of my life. What came next? Upon graduating from PHS and SFCC, I enrolled at WSU to complete my undergraduate education. I am now finishing my bachelor’s degree in Political Science with minors in history and global studies. What has been your experience at WSU? It’s been great! Entering my final semester at WSU, I have a 4.0 GPA. I also currently work as the only undergraduate researcher for WSU’s Division of Governmental Studies and Services on projects for agencies and organizations across the state of Washington. What are your plans for post-graduation from WSU? I am moving to the Netherlands where I will pursue a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Organization at the University of Groningen. My goals and passion are to work for social and environmental justice worldwide. What a journey! I realize that I got to where I am today because of the amazing opportunities and support I had along the way and to this day. So many people and experiences have helped me shape my educational plans and choices. The faculty and staff at SFCC went above and beyond to support me and my peers. I am very grateful for my time with you.
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collaboration by community, technical colleges and universities in Washington and Oregon. The effort is led by SJLI, Bellevue Valda Black, Ph.D. candidate at WSU and anthropology College, and South Seattle College and supports the systemfaculty at the CCS Pullman Center, published a research article wide development of culturally responsive social justice leaders in the final issue of Forensic Anthropology in 2021. Her in higher education. article, “Sex Estimation Using Geometric Morphometrics,” Alissa Bourbonnais, Ph.D. in English and SFCC Pullman contributes to for development and testing of methods for the faculty, was appointed to a three- year term to the Delegate sex estimation of modern human skeletal remains, a critical Assembly of the Modern Language Association. The MLA focus in contemporary biological anthropology. has served as the leading advocacy organization for the David Martin, Ph.D. in study and teaching of languages and literatures in the U.S. Teaching and Learning from for over a century. Dr. Bourbonnais plans to contribute to WSU and teaching licensures the collaboration between community colleges and research in Idaho and Washington, has universities, particularly in the teaching preparation of doctoral joined the SFCC faculty and fellows for careers in higher education. teaches English courses at the Pullman Center. Dr. Martin has Calendar over two decades of teaching Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS+ Open experience in English and Feb-Mar Enrollment, M-Th ESL at WSU, UI, and area STEM Students & Faculty Lunch high schools. He continues Feb 16 to serve as faculty in WSU’s Mar 21-24 Winter Finals Fest Composition Department. Mar 25-Apr 3 Spring Break Jenni Spencer, MA in Communications and SFCC Pullman faculty, was selected to participate in the Social Justice Leadership Institute (SJLI), a yearlong multi-institutional
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Active Participation in our Schools: A Joint Responsibility of the School Board and the Community Jim Evermann, School Board Member, District 3
Being raised in rural Nevada, in a ranching county, I often times recall the importance of the communities in supporting their respective schools through many ways, especially outside the classroom. There were the sporting events, the rally’s, the posters and banners throughout the towns of Gardnerville and Minden. There were the local businesses and farms that would hire students to work summers, of course, like here in Pullman. There was the school board, which was comprised of local community people, who had a sincere interest in their schools, and in the students, which were part of the younger community. I recall one such occasion, that I had competed in the state Dairy Judging contest through FFA, and won a trip back to Waterloo, Iowa for Nationals. The community was very generous to provide my train ticket and lodging for the trip, and one may say “The rest is history!” That experience so affected me that now each new year I review our board responsibilities as described in our policy 1101F. I always want to re-center my thoughts and keep focused on what our mission is, to keep our students first. During the pandemic it has been difficult to maintain focus at times, but we continue to try to do our best. Through our board workshops and regular meetings, I am
constantly reminded of what it means to participate with a body of elected persons to provide leadership in and with one another, to provide our students with, not only the necessary resources for learning, but also to abide by the goals we have agreed to work towards. In the policy, which is entitled “Operating Principals and Board Protocols,” there are guidelines that we try to follow throughout. The purpose being, to enhance team work amongst the members of the board and between the board and Superintendent, Dr. Bob Maxwell, as well as the community we represent. Of the fifteen principles (all are encouraged to review these at our district website – www. pullmanschools.org/school_ board), I wanted to bring out the point I made earlier – to focus on the students and how to encourage their educational experience through five of these principles. The initial one is to place student’s interests first. We, as a board, recognize that this is our primary responsibility, and we do all that we can to represent the needs and interests of all the children in the District. The second one is similar, in that we are to be advocates for the students in how we make our decisions, and how we are to act upon them. In addition to overseeing the operations
of the District, we are obliged to consider positions on broader issues to advance the health and emotional welfare of the students. The next three that resonant with me, are those that provide guidance for how we are to interact with the public, more specifically our community members. Of importance here, is how we are to conduct our meetings in an open/transparent manner. We are to follow Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act, and we are to encourage public comments at all our regular board meetings. Each of the Board members takes this responsibility very seriously, and at times may bring individual constituent concerns to the attention of Dr. Maxwell, the school principals, and to the Board. To interface with the community, comprise the last two principles that I place high on my to-do list, and both need to be done on a steady basis. They are the “eyes and ears” of the Board’s ability to see and listen to what issues we need to be in tune with, and the appropriate action. The two are: to be involved in the District, and to represent the values that our community holds for their schools and all the students. It goes without saying that the Board members must be involved in the District in order to reflect properly what the District is doing. I was once told “that the Board member has to be able to interface within the community and with the District at the same time in order to be effective.” This leads me into that interface, where the Board member needs to be proactive with regards to representing the high values that our community holds for their schools, and their expectations for the outcomes of their respective child. It is an area that the Board and District Leadership Team have tried to work very hard to facilitate, especially as the pandemic continues on. Both the Board and the District have made it a priority to keep communications front and center through daily/weekly updates on the District’s
website (www.pullmanschools. org). Just this past month in the January, 2022 Issue of the Community Update, there was an article by Sunnyside Elementary School Principal, Pam Brantner, who wrote of the value of connections and participation between parents and teachers. Principal Brantner indicated that children with involved parents are more likely to earn higher grades and test scores. I liked Principal Brantner’ s challenge that stated, “when parents and school staff work together, student academic success grows. By working together, and establishing a relationship early on, this creates a positive school and working (learning) environment. Just think of the school staff as an extension of your family.” As I reflect on 2022, and the importance of active participation in our student’s success, and the challenge put forth by Principal Brantner, I am reminded of several things. Knowing that our schools, and the staff that are essential to the operation of them, play a vital role in not only the academic development of our students, but also the social and emotional development of our children and grandchildren. I would like to further challenge us to extend our sense of family, our sense of belonging, beyond the school buildings and into the community that we serve. One never knows what effects a generous community has upon a student!! Cobb, Floyd, and John Krownapple. “Build Partnerships and Community.” Belonging through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation, Mimi & Todd Press, San Diego, 2019, p. 194.
Editorial Comments, Katie Evermann, Pullman School District, 2022. The opinions expressed in Board Reports are those of individual school board members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the board as a whole or of Pullman Public Schools.
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Student Voice Matters and Supports Belonging Throughout the last two years, we have gone through more than anyone could have predicted. Our families, community, parents and guardians, our staff, and our students have all gone through struggles, yet continue to persevere. One can say, “There is still so much wrong, “It’s not how it was” or “Why can’t we?” Though these feelings and thoughts are real, a strong force that persists at Franklin and chooses to embrace its ability to influence our school is student voice! Student voice is extremely important. It involves the opinions, beliefs, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds of all students. It can support in creating an environment of belonging. Belonging in the sense that our students “experience appreciation, validation, acceptance, and fair treatment with their school. When our students feel that they belong, they are not distracted and worried about being treated as a singular part of their personhood” (Krownapple & Cobb, 2019). Student voice means all students are able to give their input to what happens in our school and/or classrooms. The “voice” of our students at
Stephanie Bray, Franklin Elementary Principal
Franklin is shown in a multitude of ways. Our teachers and staff seek student input in creating classroom norms, and allow our students to talk openly and respectfully about varied topics that have differing viewpoints and opinions. Our students support each other through small-group sharing and peer coaching (supporting each other with reading, writing, math, etc.). They take lead during design and experimentation in science. Our staff strive to activate our student’s prior knowledge and backgrounds as sources in classroom learning. Our students also present and participate in demonstrating what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible throughout our school. Thanks to our Student Council (aka Fox Council), our 4th and 5th grade students are also able to activate their voice by embracing leadership and service. Our 4th and 5th grade students have the ability to join one of three different branches of our Fox Council. Students fill out an application of interest, indicating which branch and why, and submit. This year we have 61 students participating in our Fox Council, which is
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over half of our 4th and 5th grade students! Our Fox Council branches include School Pride, Community Service, and the Principal Advisory Committee. At the helm, 5th grade teacher, Julie Lippay is leading our Fox Council this year and holds monthly and bi-monthly meetings with our branches.
Each branch of our Fox Council incorporates different aspects of service and leadership. Our School Pride branch helps to promote and plan school spirit events/days each month at Franklin. Our Community Service branch supports not only our students, but also our community as a whole. They advertise and promote our Toy/ Book Drive each year, our food drives, recycling efforts, etc. The Principal Advisory branch supports our school as a whole and includes the student voice of all by advising myself on solutions to issues and concerns that students have at Franklin. This branch will review the google form feedback (provided to all classrooms at Franklin). The council will then work with Mrs. Lippay and myself to address any issues/concerns, work together towards solutions, and present to the school as
a whole. Every branch of the Fox Council also participates in school assemblies, morning announcements, Read Across America Day, Veterans Day, our annual Pig Out on Books, and more!
Most recently, representatives of each committee presented to our school board. Students shared which branch they represented, what they love about Franklin, their goals around being a part of Fox Council, and what their branch is working on for the year. These students did an amazing job and are a fine example of what it means to lead and serve. Student voice matters! It is critical to school improvement, classroom involvement, and more. It helps us to reconnect to what is most important and to foster an environment of belonging. Students who feel their individual voice is heard are more engaged and connected to their school, students, staff, and the community around them. With the incorporation of student voice, we continue to strive to create a place where each and every student feels valued, heard, cared for, and ultimately…. that they belong.
نيب ةرتفلا يف أدبيس )ةيلاعلا تاردقلا يوذ( نيقوفتملا جمانربل تالاحإلا لوبق16 سرام- 18 سرام نيب ةرتفلا يف )ةيلاعلا تاردقلا يوذ( نيقوفتملا جمانربل ةلاحإلا تابلط لوبق يف ءدبلا متيس 16 سرام- 18 فصلا ىتحو ةضورلا ةلحرمب ًايلاح نيديقملا بالطلل كلذو سرام11 تامدخلا يقلتل رمأ يلو وأ ملعملاك ذيملتلا تاردقب ةفرعم وأ ةيارد هيدل نم لك عيطتسيو لبقملا يساردلا ماعلا لالخ تامدخلا هذه ىلع لوصحلا لجأ نم ةلاحإ بلطب مدقتي نأ بلاطلا وأ يصولا وأ. ءاجرلا ةلاحإ جذومن ىلع لوصحلل وأ ةلاحإلا ةيلمع نع تامولعملا نم ديزملا ىلع لوصحلل ( مقرلا ىلع ةيميلعتلا جماربلا بتكمب وأ ةسردملا يف يسفنلا يئاصخألاب لاصتإلا509) 3323144. يلاتلا طبارلا قيرط نع ةلاحإلا جذومنو تامولعملا نم ديزملا ىلع لوصحلا ًاضيأ مكنكمي https://www.pullmanschools.org/departments/instructional_programs/highly_capable_program
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将在3月16日至3月18日间接受能干的推荐生 我们将在3月16日至3月18日间接受推荐当前K-11年级学生在下学年加入高能精炼计划的表格。父母/ 监护人、老师、学生以及任何直接了解学生能力的人都可推荐该学生获得高能精炼计划的服务。 有关更多推荐过程的信息或获取推荐表，请联系学生所在学校的校园心理学家或致电教育计划办公 处: (509)332-3144。其他信息以及推荐表也可在这网址找到: https://www.pullmanschools.org/
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Se aceptarán referencias para el Programa de estudiantes altamente capaces del 16 al 18 de marzo Del 16 al 18 de marzo, se aceptarán los formularios de referencia para el Programa de estudiantes altamente capaces de los estudiantes actuales de los grados K-11. Los padres/tutores, maestros, estudiantes y cualquier otra persona con conocimiento directo de las habilidades de un estudiante pueden referir al estudiante a los servicios para estudiantes altamente capaces. Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de referencia o para obtener un formulario de referencia, comuníquese con el psicólogo escolar de la escuela del estudiante, o llame a la Oficina de Programas de Instrucción al (509) 332-3144. También puede obtener información adicional, así como el formulario de referencia, visitando: https://www.pullmanschools.org/departments/instructional_programs/highly_capable_program The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
Board of Directors Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
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WSU students help re-imagine animal shelter More kennel space. Additional offices and storage capacity. A medical-surgical suite. Extra room for laundry and workshops or trainings. A welcoming reception area for people to interact with cats and dogs up for adoption. This set of building needs was a first for Ayad Rahmani and his third-year architecture students at Washington State University, but they were up to the challenge: drafting plans for a re-design of the Whitman County Humane Society shelter. The semester-long project, a prime example of town-gown collaboration, involved 16 students working in teams of two to create potential schemes for an expansion. The shelter opened in 2010, and the humane society has been slowly outgrowing it ever since. “We really need more space,” says humane society secretary Liz Siler, head of the nonprofit Here's one example of student work from Ayad Rahmani’s fall 2021 ARCH 301 class, showing a design for a new entry court between an organization’s building committee, a 1978 existing Whitman County Humane Society structure on the left and new buildings on the right. Image courtesy of Rahmani. WSU grad, and longtime English as a Second The humane society, established in 2000, each other. We spent a lot of time grappling Language specialist at WSU. “Last year, we tentatively aims to raise $3.5 million for the with what to do.” assisted almost a thousand animals, and that’s project, says humane society president Wendy In all, the students in his ARCH 301: a lot for a small humane society like ours. It’s Ortman, also a WSU grad. She earned a Architecture Design class met four times with very, very cramped.” bachelor’s degree in biochemistry in 2006 and humane society staff and board members, Siler contacted Rahmani last summer with master’s degree in molecular biosciences in including a check-in at mid-term to present the idea of including students in the design 2010. initial strategies and receive feedback, and a process, and he didn’t hesitate. “I love animals,” A capital campaign is slated to launch this final presentation in early December 2021. says Rahmani, an architecture professor at fall. “The hope is to be able to break ground “I was absolutely amazed with the designs WSU for more than 20 years. “I said I’d do in spring 2023 and move into the space in late the students presented and their creativity whatever I could to help.” fall 2023,” Ortman says. “It’s very exciting. across the board,” Ortman says. “They really Last summer, Rahmani visited shelters in Working with Ayad and his students has been listened to what our group had to say. Some Spokane and Bellevue, interviewing employees a game-changer for us to move forward on this of the concepts they came up with were very and taking photos. “This is not a typical project. I can’t speak highly enough about their impressive.” project for us,” he says. “I had to do a lot of efforts. It was an all-around good experience.” Regardless of which design is chosen, learning myself.” Rahmani wanted to provide several options. Rahmani says, “Each student contributed He structured his entire fall 2021 course So, he says, “I asked the eight teams to each to the designing of this building. It was a around the effort. A warm-up exercise got come up with something different.” collective effort.” students thinking about animals’ needs and Terrain was a challenge. “Everything in They will continue working throughout values associated with shelters. Students also Pullman is hilly,” he says. “But this site is spring and summer to refine the final design. analyzed other shelters nationwide before particularly hilly.” touring the Pullman shelter. They met virtually “One thing I think they realized is that Another challenge: incorporating two via Zoom with members of the humane society architecture comes in all different shapes and existing buildings: an octagon-shaped structure challenges,” Rahmani says. “It’s not just about board and staff to better understand their needs, including making better use of outdoor that currently houses dogs and a house-like a fancy building in the city center. It’s about a areas, being more energy efficient and working structure that currently houses cats. “Both collective effort, one building at a time, that makes have good bones,” Rahmani says, “but within a budget. a wonderful, healthy and attractive society.” architecturally they have nothing to do with
Exhibit celebrates PNW indie folk art and music The first new exhibit of 2022 at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is Indie Folk: New Art and Sounds from the Pacific Northwest. It runs through May 21. Indie folk music selected by Portland’s Mississippi Records accompanies the exhibit, curated by Melissa E. Feldman. Artists include Marita Dingus, Warren Dykeman, Joe Feddersen, Blair Saxon-Hill, Whiting Tennis, and Cappy Thompson. The museum, located in the Crimson Cube, is open 1 to 4 pm Tuesday through Friday and 10 am to 4 pm Saturday. Admission is free. Call (509) 335-1910. Find more information at museum.wsu.edu.
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