Pullman Community Update
VOL. 25 | NO. 3 MARCH 2020
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Clearwater Fly Casters: Celebrating 50 Years Clearwater Fly Casters is a club sharing a love of fly fishing, encouraging others in their pursuit of the sport, and perpetuating fly fishing through education and conservation activities, both for members of the Club and for the community at large. Clearwater Fly Casters is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Club’s charter. Clearwater Fly Casters members number about 75 and attendance at monthly meetings averages about 40. One unique aspect of the club, compared to other fly fishing clubs, is the number of women involved. In fact, the Club had two women presidents in recent years. In addition to monthly meetings, held at the University Inn Best Western Plus in Moscow on the second Wednesday evening of each month except for the summer, the Club has 2-3 fishing outings each year in locations such as the St. Joe River, the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene and Amber Lake. The Club takes pride in providing scholarships annually to students pursuing their degrees in fisheries related studies at Washington State University, University of Idaho, Lewis and Clark State College, and Eastern Washington University. Since 2016 the Club has awarded more than $16,000 to students working toward their degrees. For more information, check out our website at www.clearwaterflycasters.com
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Alex Zhang Alex Zhang, son of Zhaohui Zhu and Hui Zhang, is an honors senior and top student at PHS, taking Honors, AP, and Running Start courses. Alex is a four-year three sport athlete, competing on the varsity level for both soccer and swimming. He is the current captain of the School Swimming Team. Alex also serves as treasurer for the Pullman Key Club. During summer, Alex worked at SEL and was involved in various community service events, including helping set up the community 4th of July firework show. His favorite memory from summer is scoring 1590 on the SAT. Alex was recently named as a candidate in the 2020 United States Presidential Scholars Program by the United States Department of Education. Being the only student from PHS to receive a nomination, Alex hopes to represent Pullman through becoming a Finalist. After high school, Alex plans to study computer science at a four-year university.
Andrew Zhang Andrew Zhang, son of Hui Zhang and Zhaohui Zhu, is an honors senior who is active in the PHS Community. Throughout high school, Andrew has participated in activities such as Math team, Key Club, orchestra, and piano. Furthermore, he has competed in a sport every season (cross country, varsity swimming, and varsity soccer). He is a captain of the PHS swim team and a three-year district champion, with all-league honors, in multiple events. While on the swimming team, Andrew has broken school and district records, represented Pullman at the state championships since his freshman year, and received various awards such as Most Inspirational and Scholar-Athlete. Andrew has also taken numerous computer science, math, and economics courses at WSU, along with many AP and Honors classes at PHS, while maintaining his 4.0 GPA. Andrew will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point this fall and pursue his passion for computer science.
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In This Issue… Pullman Chamber League of Women Voters Washington State University Rural Resources Gladish Community & Cultural Center City of Pullman Community Calendar Spokane Falls Community Colleges Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman School District YMCA of the Palouse Pullman 2040 Community Action Center
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MARCH 2020
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: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Arbor Street Inn Brelsford WSU Visitor Center Ken Casavant City of Pullman College Hill Association Rosalie Harms Heros N Sports Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites HUB International Insurance Inland Cellular C Jasper Jonny Fisher DDS Tom Kammerzell Montessori School of Pullman Moscow Wild at Art LLC Nendel’s Inn P1FCU Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute Palouse Habitat for Humanity & Habitat Surplus Sale Store Paradise Creek Brewery Paradise Creek Brewery – Trailside Taproom Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Pullman School District Pullman Youth Baseball Association Residence Inn Pullman @ WSU Rolling Hills Eyecare Sella’s Calzone, Pizza & Pasta Gary Schell Summit Realty Northwest The Hills on Grand Mike Urban US Bank Pat Wright WSU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies WSU Foundation Young Life
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2020 Distinguished Young Women of Pullman Distinguished Young Women of Pullman program will take place at the Pullman High School Auditorium on Saturday March 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Each participant is judged on scholastic, fitness, talent, self-expression and interview. The theme for the 2020 program will be Building Our Future. The 2020 Distinguished Young Women of Pullman program has 12 participants.
Kinsey Kallaher Parents: Danielle & Daniel Kallaher Talent: Tap dance
Hailey Talbot Parents: Edie & Brian Talbot Talent: Tap dance
Paige Komp Parents: Sherree & Todd Komp Talent: Singing
Hannah Talbot Parents: Edie & Brian Talbot Talent: String Bass
Kelsi Benton Parents: John & Tricia Benton Talent: Clogging dance
Abigail Wadsworth Parents: Mike & Sheri Wadsworth Talent: Singing
Emily Libey Parents: Ami & Lyle Li bey Talent: Poem reciting
Hannah Donnenwerth Parents: Andria & Michael Donnenwerth Talent: Flute
Megan Stanley Parents: Cynthia & Ron Stanley Talent: Poem reciting
Cassie Wright Parents: Stephanie & Eric Horn, Scott Wright & Adina Dulan Wright Talent: Dance
Elle Thomas Parents: Joanie & Mark Thomas Talent: Musical Theater
Calista Bishop Parents: Tawni & Jason Bishop Talent: Cheer dance routine
Please attend the program to support these talented young women. Tickets can be purchased at the door; tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for K-12. Questions regarding the program can be directed to Melanie Schaefer, Chairperson (509) 339-3655
Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Tourism Director: Britnee Christen • Event Coordinator: Ireland Addis • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
MARCH 2020
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Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy November Meeting In November the League, along with WSU's Murrow College, sponsored a talk by Rob Curley, the editor of The Spokesman Review. Rob gave an informative and entertaining talk about what happens when a community loses its local newspaper: no one runs for office and fewer people vote in national elections. The residents lose their feeling of belonging to a community. The Spokesman Review is winning national awards by reporting on local news that is of interest to residents and positive things that help communities be vibrant.
Understanding the WA Presidential Primary
Forums Two of the cornerstone activities of the League of Women Voters are voter registration and voter education. One of the most important voter services League provides are the forums on issues and contested positions before elections. The forums are filmed and are put on our website lwvpullman.org one or two days after each forum so that those who are unable to attend the forum can access the information. Look for information on upcoming forums on the website. Eleanor Roosevelt Re-enactment Date: March 12, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Place: Neill Public Library Program: Cathryn Cummings as Eleanor Roosevelt Redistricting and the Census Date: April 6, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Place: Trinity Lutheran Church Program: Alison McCaffree, Chair of the State League Redistricting and Census group
When: Third Tuesdays, Noon to 1:00 p.m. Where: Hecht Room at Neill Public Library March 17 – Superior Court Judge Libey April 21 – Fair vote WA – Ranked Choice Voting
Spotlight on Alice Schroeder Alice Schroeder is one of our long time members on whom we rely for their experience and history. Alice came to Pullman in 1968 when her husband, Paul, started teaching at WSU. Alice was finishing her PhD in Biology, specializing in genetics and received her degree in 1970. After finishing her degree Alice worked at various positions at WSU eventually becoming a half time associate professor. As a faculty wife she had a mentor, Edna McNeil, to help her settle into Pullman. Edna introduced her to the League of Women Voters. At that time the League was quite large and was divided into 3 units, each meeting at a different time to accommodate various members’ schedule. The League was busy doing a lot of studies on issues. League cannot take a stand on an issue until it has done a study, held discussions, and reached a consensus on a position on the issue. Alice, being a scientist, liked the process of studies and discussions and was an active League member, leading the morning unit, until she and her husband adopted their two daughters in 1974. At that time Alice became an inactive member. When she became active again in 1990 League had changed a lot. Women had moved into the workforce so didn’t have the time for outside activities, and there were a lot more organizations for them to join. League membership was much smaller and many issues by now had established positions so emphasis had moved from studies to voter service and education. Alice was concerned by the low membership and the age of many members. When she became president she worked very hard to increase the visibility and membership of the League and with a core of hard working long time members both goals were achieved. Alice served as president for a total of 8 years. She remains active in League and is currently the secretary, which keeps her involved with the League’s current activities and concerns.
www.lwvpullman.org IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON WEBSITE: • League basics, history, newsletter, and contact information • How you can join League • Review recent forums on your computer • Register to vote • Upcoming events
Celebrating 100 years of Women’s Vote & 100 years of League
Check the website www.lvwpullman.org for the current schedule
https://www.facebook.com/LWVpullman
Ballots for the 2020 Presidential Primary will be mailed on February 21. The Presidential Primary is used by the major political parties to select their candidates for U.S. President. In order for your vote to count you must mark and sign the political party declaration on the return envelope. Each party will receive a list of the voters who signed the declaration for that party. The ballot is divided into 2 sides: the blue side lists the candidates submitted by the Democratic Party and the red side lists the candidates submitted by the Republican Party. You must vote for only one candidate from the party you marked on the envelope. Ballots must be postmarked by March 10 to be counted. Each party will use the results of the primary to allocate the delegates they send to their respective conventions. Their party's presidential candidate will be chosen at the party's convention. The Primary held in August is where voters narrow the field of candidates down to the top 2 finishers who will appear on ballot for the November General Election. No party declaration is required for either the August Primary or the November General Election.
Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady of the United States for twelve years and United States Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly from 1945 to 1952. She was a dedicated supporter of women's rights. At the time of her death she was one of the most esteemed women in the world. To celebrate 100 years of Women's Suffrage and the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters, LWV of Pullman is bringing Cathryn Cummings to perform her reenactment of Eleanor Roosevelt. Please join us on March 5 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Neal Public Library for this entertaining and informative evening. Cathryn Cummings
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
MARCH 2020
WSU and Pullman welcome new era of cooperation A new era of cooperation between WSU and Pullman began with the signing of a memorandum of understanding by city and University leaders. The agreement, signed in February at the Historic Pullman Depot and Heritage Center, calls for working collaboratively to enhance the economic vitality of downtown Pullman as well as continuing to make the city a desirable community for residents, tourists, students, and families. About three dozen community members gathered alongside representatives of the City of Pullman, Pullman Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Pullman Association. Officials talked about the importance of the regular meetings between city and University officials after President Kirk Schulz’s arrival in 2016. “When President Schulz came to lead Washington State University, we recognized we had an opportunity to reinvigorate and build on the relationship between the community and the university,” said Marie Dymkoski, executive director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce. The path forward also required talking with business and community leaders about their vision for a vibrant and welcoming downtown. “One of the things we’ve done was we hired a graduate student to interview business owners to ask what types of things
WSU President Kirk Schulz and representatives of the City of Pullman, Pullman Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Pullman Association pledge their support for the development of a vibrant, welcoming downtown Pullman.
were important to downtown and we were able to get concrete data,” WSU President Kirk Schulz said. While MOU signers acknowledged the event was a step in an ongoing process, each also expressed
March is a busy month for the WSU School of Music
The WSU Madrigal Singers and Concert Choir will present “Listen to Your Heart” on March 10.
Here are some highlights. • 7:30 p.m., March 6. Faculty Artist Series. Bryan Hall Theatre. The concert celebrates small-group jazz, featuring the music of Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Lee Konitz, Chucho Valdez, and others. Look for Jake Svendsen on piano, Dave Jarvis on drums, and Dave Snider on bass— along with special guests Horace Alexander Young and Gabe Condon. General admission is $10. Non-WSU students and seniors 55 and older pay $5. WSU students with I.D. get in free. Tickets are available in the lobby 30 minutes before concert time. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the School of Music Scholarship Fund. • 7:30 p.m. March 9. Guest Recital. Room 101, Kimbrough Music Building. Violinist Timothy Angel, associate professor of music at University of Texas, Arlington, will present pieces by Bach, Ysaye, and Telemann. The recital is free and open to the public. • 7:30 p.m. March 10. Choral Concert. Bryan Hall Theatre. The WSU Madrigal Singers and Concert Choir, under the direction of Lori Wiest, will present “Listen to Your Heart” with selections from the Renaissance period through modern times. Expect madrigals, chamber music, a cappella pop, opera, and choral music. The concert is free and open to the public. • 12:15 p.m., March 13. Gala Concert, WSU Concert Band Festival. Bryan Hall Theatre. This lunchtime concert featuring WSU faculty is slated to run until 1 p.m. Student performances—featuring middle- and high-school students from throughout the state—begin at 8 a.m. and run throughout the day at the Kimbrough Music Building. For more info, visit music.wsu.edu/ensembles/ bands/concert-band-festival/.
excitement for what lies ahead. “We will continue our mission of town and gown collaboration to make Pullman an exceptional town,” Dymkoski said. “We are well on our way to that goal.”
Judges needed for student symposium About 200 students from all majors, years, and campuses will describe their mentored research, scholarship, and creative activities at the annual Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. The community is invited to attend—and sign up to judge—research posters at the March 30 student symposium, part of WSU Showcase Week. WSU's annual Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Many faculty, post-doctoral Creative Activities seeks judges for its March 30 event at which students, and community experts some 200 students will show off their work. are needed to judge the work. Awards will go to top presenters in each of eight categories based on judges’ scoring. “Everyone can be a SURCA judge,” said Shelley Pressley, director of the WSU Office of Undergraduate Research. “If they’ve had a job, run a business, or know a lot about certain topics, they are the kind of experts we would appreciate having on our team of judges. “Typically, each judge will evaluate three students’ work by viewing their posters and talking to them about their methods and results,” said Pressley. “Less than two hours is the total time commitment, but it makes all the difference to each and every student at SURCA.” At the CUB Senior Ballroom, judges will review their assignees’ posters from 2 to 2:45 p.m. without students present, then meet with their researchers from 2:45 to 3:45. p.m. An easy-to-follow rubric makes evaluating the work quick and efficient. Arrangements are made so each off-campus judge can park for free near the CUB. For those who just want to view students’ work, doors are open to the public from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The SURCA Awards Ceremony starts at 5 p.m. in the CUB Auditorium, and is open to all. For more info and to sign up, visit SURCA.wsu.edu. Send any questions to UG.Research@wsu.edu, or call 509-335-0014.
RURAL RESOURCES
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Senior Information and Assistance Kinship Caregiver Support Program Are you raising a grandchild, younger sibling, a nephew, or niece? This program is for you! Kinship caregiver program is available to support non-parents who are raising children under the age of 18 in their own homes. Support may include financial help with school supplies, diapers, sports uniforms, rent assistance, legal help, respite, household or personal care needs. Kinship Caregiver helps connect people with local resources and services, provides a listening, non-judgmental ear, and assists in creative problem-solving. Call Mari today at 509-715-0357 for more information!
Information, Referrals and Assistance accessing a variety of services. Available for local seniors and their family members. We provide information about your options, community services, living independently, and empower families and individuals to make healthy choices for themselves.
Tailored Supports for Older Adults Are you frequently checking in on mom or dad? Do they live alone (or live with you) with limited financial resources? Could they use assistance with meal preparation, personal care, household tasks, or transportation? Are you doing extra chores to assist your aging parent or in-laws? Tailored Supports for Older Adults is a Washington State program designed specifically to help you and your aging parent or spouse stay safe and independent for as long as possible. Free to those who qualify! Services could include: • Personal care services • Household chore assistance • Emergency button systems • Transportation assistance • Medical equipment • Legal help Call 509-715-0358 to learn more about Tailored Supports for Older Adults
Rural Resources is Hiring Case Manager Pullman, WA - This position provides information, assistance and comprehensive case management services to individuals and families throughout Whitman County. Assesses needs, develops and monitors implementation of service plans, makes appropriate referrals and serves as a client advocate with other service providers. It is a full-time positon, 40 hours per week.
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Coming this spring, Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network is re-opening Palouse Health Center with two new providers:
Kristine Brenc, ARNP & Jennifer Davis, PA-C Until Palouse Health Center is open this spring, Pullman Family Medicine is taking appointments at its Pullman location with convenient, extended hours. Make an appointment (509) 332-3548. Palouse Health Center patients are encouraged to establish care with our new providers currently working at Pullman Family Medicine and continue care with them when the Palouse Health Center, located in Palouse, WA opens again. We will continue to accept your insurance and billing will be managed by the Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network.
GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
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Friends of Gladish add board member, 2020 drive continues The Friends of Gladish’s newest board member Natalie Fisher moved to Pullman almost ten years ago when she and husband Jonny bought a dental practice.
“Being on the Board of the Friends of Gladish is a perfect fit for me because it encompasses so many things close to my heart: fine arts, performing arts, small business opportunities and event space,” Fisher said. She received her BA degree from BYU in Humanities with a history emphasis and a minor in horticulture
“After our time in the Air Force we were anxious to settle down in a place that was not too big, but not too small; somewhere that had a lot to offer and where we could make a difference,” she said. “Pullman is the best-kept secret for all of those things and more.”
“I feel historical preservation is important on so many levels and I'm excited to learn more about Gladish's own history, not to mention the history of the board itself,” Fisher said.
Much of her time is keeping up with a high schooler, a middle schooler, three elementary kids and one preschooler.
Currently she does the marketing for the couple’s business and believes those skills will be helpful on the board. She also has experience with fundraising, sponsorships, event planning, writing and designing interiors. “Moving forward I would love to see Gladish become top of mind when people are looking for space for their event or business. I would also like to see more activities and events for community members of all ages and income levels,” she said. “I believe Gladish can become a great place to increase our sense of community and build up a culture of appreciation for the arts, inclusion and FUN! “
Natalie Fisher
Meet… Friends of Gladish Board of Directors David A. Harder, M.A. 2019-2022 (President 2019-2020). Business owner: Plateau Archaeological Investigations. Background: Archaeologist, Agriculture (farming and ranching), Register of Professional Archaeologist. Board of Directors, American Cultural Resources Association, Kiwanis, Scoutmaster for Troop 444.
Friends of Gladish 2020 Annual Membership Meeting Sunday, March 1, 2020 – 2 PM View Room, Gladish Community & Cultural Center Direct questions to Angela Fridley 509-592-4522 or angelae@gladishcommunity.org
John Ayers. Board Member term 2019-2022 (Vice President 20192020). Background: Retired Telecom Executive. Dave Gibney. Board Member term 1997-2020 (Treasurer 2006-2020). Background: WSU Computer Systems Administrator. Anna Grindeland. Board Member term 2019-2022 (Secretary 20192020). Business owner: Three Forks Nutrition, LLC. Background: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and business owner. Eric Jessup. Board Member term 2018-2021 (Past Vice President 2017-2019) Background: Assistant Professor, School of Economic Sciences, WSU. Nick Pappin. Board Member term 2018-2021. Background: WSU Information Systems Coordinator. Richard L. Domey, Ph.D. Board Member term 1996-2022. Background: Secondary & University Teacher 20 years (theatre); realtor 15 years; Retired Military NGUS Lt. Col. 30 years; Olympic Biathlon Coach, XV Winter Olympics, Calgary; Scoring Judge XIII Winter Olympics, Lake Placid. Anna-Maria Shannon. Board Member term 2019 -2022. Deputy Director of Finance & Administration, Associate Director Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU. Background: Director with a demonstrated history of working in museum management: professionally skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Fundraising and Stewardship, Finance, Strategic Planning, and Leadership. Natalie Fisher. Board member term 2020-2023. Background: Degree in Humanities with a history emphasis and a minor in horticulture. Marketing projects for family business and experience with fundraising, sponsorships, event planning, writing and designing interiors.
Friends of Gladish Membership I want to be a Friends of Gladish member! NAME ______________________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________ E-MAIL _____________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER _____________________________________ $35 ____ Single $150 ______Patron $50 ____ Family $500 ______Life Member $100 ___ Supporter $1,000+ ____Benefactor
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Thank You for your support!! Friends of Gladish is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This donation is tax deductible since no goods or services were provided in return for the contribution. Donations by credit card are gratefully accepted. The center’s office is located at Room 212, 115 NW State St , Pullman, WA 99163 · (509) 332-8081.
Gladish Community and Cultural Center Business Directory • GLADISH is great for Education… Celebrations… Performances… and Events. Contact us today. ARTS • Community Band of the Palouse, 509-334-6270 • North Star Music • Red Dog Art Room, Rhonda Skaggs, 509-339-3891 • Trisha Mallet Piano Studio 509-592-3610 • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162 CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center, 334-1234 DANCE STUDIOS • Graham Academy, 338-4446
• Rising Stars Dance Studio (509) 432-6961 FITNESS/WELLNESS Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com Lifespan Counseling, 206-910-7138 Mantis Martial Arts LLC Palouse River Rollers Pullman Kokondo Academy 509-995-2894 • Rolling Hills Derby Dames rollinghillsderbydames.com • Wheat Whackers www.wheatwhackers.com • • • • •
ORGANIZATIONS • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 • Amalgamated Transit Union • American Legion Post 52 • Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Bamboo Closet, Room 102 • Community Christian Ministry, 509-969-0351 • Eastern Washington Surf Soccer Club Palouse, 509-230-6423 • Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 • Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-339-7110 • Idiopathics
• Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 jeffm@mummainsurance.com • Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830 • Whitman County Genealogical Society Library, 332-2386 • Whitman County Historical Society Archives, 334-3940 • Work Source, 509-553-3496 mwood@esd.wa.gov SCHOOLS • AC Driving School, Room 306 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114
Please support your community center and become a Friend of Gladish. Send a $35 (Individual), $50(Family) or $100 (Business) donation to: 115 NW State St., Suite 212A, Pullman, WA 99163 Or give online here: www.gladishcommunity.org Email us: Gladish@pullman.com
CITY OF PULLMAN
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MARCH 2020
Nurturing Pullman’s growth Jennifer Hackman, the city of Pullman’s first dedicated economic development manager, hit the ground running last fall. This is how she is furthering Pullman’s interests. You’ve worked at the city four months now. What have you focused on? I’ve been gathering and analyzing data, building relationships, meeting with stakeholders, developers and businesses, and working on efforts already underway. It helps that I’ve lived here almost four years, and I previously worked for Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc in Moscow. I’m developing a draft economic development strategic plan for the Mayor and Council. Some strategies will surely include business retention and expansion (BRE), place-based strategies, and retail attraction. You mentioned a strategic plan, can you discuss any of those elements? Business retention and expansion is a core component of economic development, it’s supporting businesses that are here. I may connect a business to resources, the help a business navigate city services, or develop programs that provide technical assistance. I am working with a retail class right now at WSU to provide omni-channel marketing plans to help stores find platforms college students use to choose places they want to patronize. I’ve met or talked with more than 30 businesses and helped them navigate signs, commissary kitchens, employee parking, and a request for a bus stop. Retail attraction is a quality of life issue. We want more distinct places to be entertained, gather, eat out, and enjoy for all – from toddlers to retirees. Pullman’s immediate area contains 36,000 people. Included in that number is 21,000 students, 6,000 of whom remain for part of the summer. Those numbers don’t necessarily meet the threshold to attract big name brands. Meanwhile, retail is changing dramatically. But locally, some independent retailers here do better in summer with the baseball tournament and other tourism. And in a rural community people are happy to drive longer distances to visit a retailer or restaurant. The 45-minute population surrounding Pullman is more than 100,000 and most importantly, our 9.2 percent growth over the last five years exceeded national growth by almost 6 percent. We have to tell that story to retailers that are good matches for us, and also help businesses start here to supply the demand. Visits to other cities are on my agenda, as well as RECON in Las Vegas, but also, I seek
local businesses, developers, nonprofits, and building owners who want to make a positive impact on our community and can work together. It’s important to recognize that eating and shopping locally in Pullman, as well as giving feedback to local merchants to make them even better, creates support for retaining those businesses and enabling more to form. Place-based strategies address areas where commercial investment, physical improvements and even branding is possible. There are opportunities to improve and grow commercial centers in the north part of town. Areas like the Grand Avenue and Stadium Way intersection deserve attention, as well as locations north of there. Likewise, there are opportunities in the south. Centrally, we’ll see ideas for establishing a gateway district where the university meets city parks and playfields along the riverwalk and trail. This might become more of a recreation district or a mixed-use area that leads into the downtown. Speaking of downtown, the city just signed an MOU with the Downtown Pullman Association (DPA), Are you involved in that? I co-chair the Economic Vitality committee of the DPA, which provides data and connects with local entrepreneurs. While downtown merchants and property owners are directly affected by the success of the central business district, we all want that. Downtowns work best when they are places where every person can enjoy spending time there to shop, eat, study, work, play, socialize, and experience art and culture. A thriving, attractive and interesting downtown also helps our companies and institutions attract talent, and it supports tourism. Last year, the DPA became affiliated with the Main Street program, which provides a proven framework for organizing action. The next goal is to become an accredited Main Street program. This benchmark demonstrates there is capacity to effect change, and it will allow the Association to accept donations from Pullman businesses to fund improvements and marketing, 75 percent of which come back to those businesses as tax credits. We can all be involved in strengthening downtown. I guarantee there is a project or a business you can support. The vision is a peoplecentric place with a mix of daytime office workers, residents and visitors who support different, engaging storefronts, distinct assets, and plenty of activities. Look for the Downtown Master plan, coming out in March!
What are Pullman’s best opportunities for economic development? I define economic development as the set of programs and activities that support economic health and a high quality of life. People want to see Pullman grow in a way that is compatible with attracting more services and amenities without destroying the small town feel we enjoy. We want more connected neighborhoods and we want people of various skill shapes and backgrounds to succeed. While most of the job growth remains in the education and government sectors, 670 new jobs came from the manufacturing and scientific industries in Pullman in the last five years, so the industry mix is changing, but we’re retaining high-wage jobs, and that’s great. It may mean we need to put effort into skilled trades as well as the right housing and services for all types of workers. Also, more students, retirees, and former students want to stay or relocated to Pullman. Summers are a little less quiet, and that’s a good thing for starting or attracting a restaurant or retail business. I think we have opportunities to expand our industrial mix, grow more startups, add placemaking to our commercial centers, and attract or grow experiential retail and recreation/entertainment events. We certainly have some challenges. Some properties have remained vacant for a long time or have physically deteriorated. It’s difficult to find the right space at the right price for startups, and starting wages across the border are abysmally low, which can seem like a competitive disadvantage even while it makes it easier for Pullman to attract great talent. On the other hand, I’m encouraged by the number of people who want to get involved and make their mark in Pullman. To name just a few exciting initiatives, we have the Historic Depot, the University Gateway Project, the resurgence of the Palouse Knowledge Corridor, the Downtown Pullman Association, a Skill Center initiative, the CAP trail, Pullman Center for the Performing Arts, the Good Food Co-op. Now is a very exciting time to be in Pullman. Jennifer Hackman, jennifer.hackman@pullman-wa. gov, 509-338-3168
Remove studded tires by March 31 Studded tires are legal only from Nov. 1 through Mar. 31 unless specifically extended by the Washington Department of Transportation. Motorists using studded tires after the deadline could incur a fine from law enforcement. More information is available here: http://www. wsdot.com/winter/studtire.htm.
ACTIVE ADULTS All are welcome to visit and use the facility! The Pullman Senior Center is free. Plan Active Adult Programs are to help you plan your time, through social and to make the Pullman Senior Center a place to stop during your day. Currently located health related services; thus nourishing and stimulating your mind. Adults must be at 325 SE Paradise and soon relocating to 190 SE Crestview in the recreation center. realistic and recognize their own capacities, needs, and limitations. There are fees to participate in some classes and programs. Registration is required for all programs. Whitman County Council on Aging sponsors Senior Lunch program lunches are served at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays. Come visit with friends and make new Payment is required at time of registration. Contact Monica for more information friends. Call Monica at The Pullman Senior Center (509) 338-3307 for what served. on trips and activities. Cost is a suggested donation and you get a hot, home-style cooked meal.
Day Trips • Lake Coeur d’Alene Hot Cocoa Cruise, Sunday, March 15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. *Fee: $52. • Lewiston Senior Meal Site Visit, Wednesday, March 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. *Fee: $5. • Spokane Tribal Casino Airway Heights, Wednesday, March 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. *Fee: 18. • Dinner Club at Cougar Country, Thursday, March 26, 4:30-7 p.m. *Fee: $5. • Lewiston Civic Theatre, The Nerd, Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., *Fee: $38.
Extended Travel/Overnight Trips/Weekend Getaways Fee includes hotel, admission, escort, and transportation • Sandhill Crane Festival & Tours, March 20-22, Othello/Moses Lake. *Fee: Single Occupancy: $279/Double: $215 • Walla Walla Valley Spring Kickoff, April 3-5 *Fee: Single Occupancy: $303/ Double: $233 • Tulip Festival, April 16-19, Mt. Vernon, WA. *Fee: Single Occupancy $411/Double $316
*All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits will be charged an additional $2.
CITY OF PULLMAN
MARCH 2020
Spring into something new! A new library card! There are many reasons to get a new library card, and here are just a few: download e-books and more, learn a language, stream movies, learn new career skills, read newspapers and magazines, prep for a test, free movie rentals, books, make a friend, get cultured and best of all, it’s free! Explore, Discover and Connect @ Your Library!
Adult Library Programs • Tuesday, March 10, 5:30 p.m.-- Buddy Levy Reading and Book Signing. Join Neill Public Library in welcoming Buddy Levy, author of Labyrinth of Ice: The Triumphant and Tragic Greely Polar Expedition. Mr. Levy will discuss and read from his book.
• Good Yarns Knitting and Crocheting Group meets every Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Hecht meeting room. For more information, contact the library at (509) 334-3595. • Sew Happy Hand & Machine Sewing Club meets every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Hecht meeting room. For more information, contact the library at (509) 334-3595.
Youth Library Programs
Pre-registration is not required for any of our weekly Youth Service Programs. Depending upon the age of your young one, enjoy wonderful books, songs, rhymes, flannel board fun and more. For more information about these free early literacy library programs, • Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m.-- Women of contact Youth Services Librarian Kathleen Ahern at Strength and Courage. The League of Women kathleen@neill-lib.org or (509) 338-3258 or Youth Voters of Pullman and Neill Public Library are Services Technician Rachael Ritter at rachael.ritter@ co-sponsoring this program, featuring Cathryn neill-lib.org or (509) 338-3175. Cummings, who will reenact Eleanor Roosevelt, to • Family Story Time for newborns-6 years meets celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the every Tuesday from 6-6:30 p.m. Free nutritious 19th amendment. snacks provided for children after story time. • Tuesday, March 17, noon-1 p.m.-- LWV Brown • Mother Goose Time for newborns to 24 months bag with Judge Gary Libey. The League of Women meets Wednesdays OR Thursdays from 9:30-10:00 a.m. Voters of Pullman and Neill Public Library welcome • Time for Two’s Story Time for 2-3 years meets Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey every Wednesday from 10:30-11 a.m. for the LWV’s monthly brown bag lunch series. Bring • Preschool Story Time for 3-5 years meets every your own lunch and learn from an expert, as Judge Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Libey gives an overview of the Superior Court. • Chess, Checkers and Pizza for grades 6-12 meets • English Conversation Club meets every Monday Wednesday, March 4 from 3:30-5 p.m. Pullman and Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. in the library’s public schools dismisses early today, so head to Neill Hecht meeting room. Contact Louise Davison (208) Public Library’s Hecht meeting room. Join your 310-0962 or lmdavison66@gmail.com for more friends for chess, checkers, free pizza and drinks. Stay information. a little or stay all afternoon. All supplies provided. • Grand Avenue Book Club meets Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hecht meeting room to discuss Happiness Library Hours is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Monday to Thursday – 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oldest Old by John Leland. For more information, Friday & Saturday – noon-6 p.m. contact Rezina Emmons at (509) 334-3595. Neill Public Library • 210 N. Grand Avenue www.neill-lib.org • (509) 334-3595
PARKS & RECREATION Fitness Classes It’s not too late to get started on that New Year’s resolution! Various fitness classes are starting this month. Detailed class descriptions along with times, dates, and cost can be found in the Pullman Parks & Recreation 2020 Winter/Spring brochure or online at www.pullmanparksandrec.com.
Mini Hoops Basketball Kids learn basketball fundamentals during this six-week instructional program, held at Sunnyside Elementary School Gym. Children participate in drills, specialized games, and scrimmages to develop a general understanding and appreciation for basketball. This program will be held on Tuesday evenings; March 31-May 5. Youth ages 3-4.5 will practice from 5:45-6:30 p.m. and ages 4.5-5 will practice from 6:45-7:30 p.m. *Fee: $30.
Pullman School District Conference Week
• PCT Kids Theatre Camp. Join Pullman Civic Theatre theater camp to help build basic acting skills. Kids will learn through theater games, movement games, and improv and get practice in auditioning, memorizing, and performing. Youth ages 9-13 are welcome to register. Camp will be held March 4-6, from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. *Fee: $75. • Mason Jar Science. We will grow crystals, create miniature landscapes and our own bug vacuums! There will be plenty of time to examine our samples under the microscope and watch many changes unfold. Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in. Youth ages 7-14 are welcome to register. Class will be held March 4-6, from 12:30-3 p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. *Fee: $79, which includes all supplies.
Basic Ballroom Dance
The foxtrot and American-style rumba will be taught for this session. We start with the basics, so all levels are welcome. Classes will focus on learning social ballroom dance and dancing in sync with your partner. • Art Workshop. In this totally hands-on art Remember, if you can walk, you can dance! Class will be workshop, kids will use their creativity as they explore taught on Tuesdays, March 3-April 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. various art media. Youth in grades 1-5 are welcome *Fee: singles $56/couples $96. to register. Workshop will be held March 4-7, from *All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on will be charged an additional $2. Thursday and Friday. *Fee: $97, which includes all supplies.
*Please see Parks & Recreation Winter/ Spring brochure or check online at www. pullmanparksandrec.com for full class descriptions.
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Directory of City Officials Elected Officials Glenn A. Johnson...........Mayor C. Brandon Chapman....Councilmember Eileen Macoll.................Councilmember Ann Parks.......................Councilmember Dan Records...................Councilmember Al Sorensen....................Councilmember Nathan Weller................Councilmember Pat Wright......................Councilmember
Administration Adam Lincoln.................City Administrator Joanna Bailey.................Library Services Dir. Wayne Brannock............IS Manager Kurt Dahmen.................Recreation Mgr. Alan Davis......................Parks Manager Pete Dickinson...............Planning Director Kevin Gardes..................Public Works Dir. Mike Heston...................Fire Chief Jennifer Hackman..........Econ. Development Mgr. Mike Urban........................... Finance & Admin. Svcs. Dir. Gary Jenkins...................Chief of Police Laura McAloon...............City Attorney Karen Sires.....................Human Res. Mgr.
Phone: (509) 338-3208 • Fax: (509) 334-2751 Police Nonemergency Services: (509) 334-0802 Web address: www.pullman-wa.gov
PAFC family fun programs • Sturgeons Swim Club promotes wellness among swimmers ages 10-18 through the sport of swimming in a safe training environment. Our club strives to improve swim technique, encourages regular exercise, and emphasizes sportsmanship. For information contact Head Coach Gordon Dowler at 509-338-3290 or email Gordon.Dowler@ pullman-wa.gov. Swimmers are encouraged to swim five days per week. Athletes may come to any combination of practices throughout the week. For details and fees, go to PullmanParksandRec.com. • American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies, provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and personnel take over. Details and requirements are listed on the Pullman Parks, Facilities, & Recreation registration website. *Fee: $240, which includes all supplies. Annual members receive a 25% discount! Participants not passing the skills screening will be allowed a full refund. • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress. To participants must be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of class and demonstrate skills proficiency. *Fee: $240, which includes all supplies. For details, go to PullmanParksandRec.com. *All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits will be charged an additional $2. Please note: annual maintenance shutdown: Saturday-Sunday, March 14-22. Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center 500 NW Greyhound Way (509) 338-3290 • PullmanParksandRec.com
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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
MARCH 2020
Star Pets Liefde—The Cat with a Heart of Gold Liefde came to the humane society from a hoarding situation. He is a cuddly, playful, and loving 10-month old cat. His foster says he has become quite the cuddle monster and is FULL of character. Liefde LOVES belly rubs and gets the zoomies while his foster is getting ready for the day. He is super easy going about everything and super good about nail trims. At night, he will cuddle up with you and be a good sleeping companion. Liefde is staying in a foster home until he is adopted because he has tested positive for the Feline Leukemia Virus. Due to this, Liefde has a compromised immune system and a shortened life expectancy (about 2 years). He must be the only cat in the home and must be indoor-only. He just needs someone who will love him and who he can shower in love! Do you have space in your life and in your heart for him? Liefde is neutered, FIV/Heartworm negative, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and is ready to go home! His adoption fee is reduced to any donation—we suggest $30 to help cover some of the cost of his care.
It’s time for the BIG MEOWSKI! Heather and Ron Morgan have put together a great time for the whole community at Zeppoz on March 7th. This event is the perfect antidote to the end-of-winter blahs. So, dog, let’s bowl! Come on out for the laughs and fun with friends. You’ll be supporting the shelter and fighting cancer, too. Winner-Winner, Chicken Dinner!
CONTACT
SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-6 PM Monday-Saturday.
Find us online at www.whitmanpets.org POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 poochpark@whitmanpets.org • Open dawn to dusk daily
PULLMAN CHILD WELFARE
Dear Fur Person, Membership funds help keep me in kibble and keep me nice and warm! Your ongoing membership is one of the ways that you help save homeless pets like me until we go to our furever homes. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Love, kissses, & tail wags, Fido and Friends WCHS PRESIDENT Kym Darling www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422
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2 • PRH, New Women’s Parkinson’s Support Group, 11 a.m., see pg 16 • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Intermediate, noon, see pg 16 • PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 12:30 p.m., see pg 16
8 • PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 1 p.m., see pg 16
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9 • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Intermediate, noon, see pg 16 • PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2 p.m., see pg 16 • Police Advisory Committee 5:30 p.m. City Hall • PSD, FES PTA Meeting, 5:40 p.m. • Historic Preservation Commission 7:30 p.m. City Hall • WSU, Guest Recital. Room 101, Kimbrough Music Building, 7:30 p.m.
March 2020
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3 • PRH, Infant Massage with Jill Jefferies, 9:30 a.m., see pg 16 • PRH, Tai Chi for Beginner, 1 p.m., see pg 16 • PSD, JES PTA Meeting, 7 p.m. • PRH, Work In Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 16
10 • PRH, Infant Massage with Jill Jefferies, 9:30 a.m., see pg 16 • Pullman Chamber, GML, noon, see pg 3 • PRH, Tai Chi for Beginner, 1 p.m., see pg 16 • Arts Commission, 4 p.m. Library • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 16 • WSU, Choral Concert. Bryan Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
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• PSD, Preschool-5 students dismissed early for conference day • Lawson Gardens Committee 3:30 p.m. Rec Center • PSD, Board work session, 4:30-6 p.m. at Sunnyside • PSD, PHS Booster meeting, 7 p.m. in PHS community room • PRH, Board of Commissioners Special Meeting, 6 p.m., see pg 16
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• PSD, no school for grades Preschool-5, conference days • PRH, Healthy Steps Together 4:30 p.m., see pg 16
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• Cemetery Committee, 9 a.m. Pioneer Center • Library Board of Trustees 3 p.m. at Neill Library • PRH, Women’s Wellness Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., see pg 16 • Parks & Rec. Comm., 6:30 p.m. City Hall • PSD, Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. in PHS Board Room • PSD, LMS Choir Concert and Dessert Fundraiser, 7:30 p.m.
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• PSD, no school for grades Preschool-5, conference days • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Advanced, noon, see pg 16 • WSU, Faculty Artist Series. Bryan Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
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• PRH, Healthy Steps Together 4:30 p.m., see pg 16 • PSD, Parent Resource Partnership Night, 5:30-7 p.m. in Pioneer Center Barley Room
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• PSD, No School – Professional Development Day for Teachers • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Advanced, noon, see pg 16 • WSU, Gala Concert, WSU Concert Band Festival. Bryan Hall Theatre, 12:15 p.m.
PSD, PHS Drama Performance: Beauty and the Beast – 7 p.m. in PHS Theater
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16 • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Intermediate, noon, see pg 16 • PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 12:30 p.m., see pg 16 • PRH, Pre Op Total Joint Class, 3 p.m., see pg 16 • Board of Adjustment 7:30 p.m. City Hall
17 • PRH, Infant Massage with Jill Jefferies, 9:30 a.m., see pg 16 • PRH, Tai Chi for Beginner, 1 p.m., see pg 16 • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 16
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• PRH, Breast Cancer Support Group of the Palouse, 7 p.m., see pg 16
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• PRH, Naam Yoga for Health, noon, see pg 16 • PRH, Healthy Steps Together 4:30 p.m., see pg 16 • Pullman 2040 Leadership Series, 5:30 p.m., Zoe’s Kitchen & Coffee
• PSD, FES PTA Meeting, noon • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Advanced, noon, see pg 16 • PRH, Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, 12:30 p.m., see pg 16
21 • Pullman Farmers Market, Winter Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • Guardian Angel – St. Boniface School, 40th Annual Dinner and Auction, 5:30 p.m.
PSD, PHS Drama Performance: Beauty and the Beast – 7 p.m. in PHS Theater
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23 • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Intermediate, noon, see pg 16 • PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2 p.m., see pg 16 • PSD, An Update on Our Schools with Superintendent Maxwell, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in PHS Community Room • PRH, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group, 6 p.m., see pg 16
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24 • PRH, Infant Massage with Jill Jefferies, 9:30 a.m., see pg 16 • PRH, Tai Chi for Beginner, 1 p.m., see pg 16 • PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4:30 p.m., see pg 16 • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 16
25 • PRH, Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast: Corona Virus & the Public, 7:30 a.m., see pg 16 • PRH, Palouse Parkinsons Support Group, 2 p.m., see pg 16 • Airport Board, 3 p.m. Airport Fire Station • PSD, Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. in PHS Board Room • Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. City Hall
31 • PRH, Tai Chi for Beginner, 1 p.m., see pg 16 • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 16
26 • PRH, Healthy Steps Together 4:30 p.m., see pg 16 • PRH, Autism Spectrum Disorder on the Palouse Support Group, 5:30 p.m., see pg 16
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
27 • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Advanced, noon, see pg 16
28 • Pullman Chamber, Cabaret, 5 p.m., SEL Event Center • Sudiksha 2020 free dance concert benefits WSU Food Pantry, 7 p.m., Gladish Community and Cultural Center
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SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
MARCH 2020
Campus Matters
• March Registration Open for Spring Quarter ‘20 • Mar-May Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS Completion drop-in every M-Th, 8:30-1:30pm • Mar -May Placement Testing, (most) Tu & W, 1:30pm • March 14 ABE, HS Completion & College Preparedness: Neill Public Library, 1-2pm • Mar 25 Final Day of Winter Quarter ‘20 • Apr 6 First day of Spring Quarter ‘20 • Apr 11 College Paths: Workshop at Neill Public Library, 1-2pm • May 2 College Completion: Workshop at Neill Public Library, 1-2pm • June 15 Commencement ‘20 • July 1 First Day of Summer Quarter ‘20
Celebrating
Community Colleges of Spokane is celebrating twenty years of transforming lives at its Pullman campus. Located on the WSU campus, SFCC Pullman provides universal access to college for new and transfer students as well as to Palouse area high school students. Registration for spring quarter is currently open;
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Years on the Palouse
• Full- and part-time, on-the-ground and online pathways to Associate degrees • Sophomore- and junior-year university transfer • Running Start for WA high school juniors and seniors • GED and High School completion • Adult Basic Education
Assistant Dean Patrick Forster and SFCC Student Max Bulman.
During February, Community Colleges of Spokane held their annual, district-wide food drive. Heading into the final hours of the food drive, the SFCC Pullman campus had collected a whooping record of 213.6 pounds in groceries, snacks and personal hygiene items. Community members, SFCC faculty and students donated generously, and all SFCC Pullman staff made contributions. A disconcerting number of college students, especially community college students, experience food insecurity at some point when they should be full focused on their studies and pursuing a degree. Too many times, my colleagues and I hear from students that they skipped a meal to make ends meet. Our student food pantry and the excellent services by community organizations, such as the Community Action Center, make the profound difference of offering a timely meal and of affirming students’ big aspirations for college and career success. We are deeply grateful for all the donations we received during our student pantry food drive.
From the Classrooms
Adult Basic Education and High School and GED Completion have been the mainstay programs during two decades of service by Community Colleges of Spokane on the Palouse. Each year, roughly 40 students enroll and 10 students complete Adult Basic Education and High School and GED Completion at SFCC Pullman. Join us on Saturday, March 14, 1-2pm, at the Neill Public Library for the first of our spring season workshop in partnership with the Library. Our first workshop focuses on our services in Adult Basic Education, HS/GED Completion and college preparedness. SFCC Pullman is one of twenty Adult Education and transitional studies programs and the southern-most location operated by Community Colleges of Spokane across its expansive district area. The programs are designed to meet the employment and precollege educational needs of students 19 years or older regardless of previous educational background or ability. Courses are individualized to better serve the special needs of each student. Adult Basic Education offers students an opportunity to improve literacy skills through a holistic, integrated approach to reading. In reading lab classes, learners participate in group work and individualized instruction to improve word recognition, vocabulary skills and comprehension. In addition to improving literacy, the program also emphasizes necessary job skills and basic computer skills.
Mailing address: SFCC-Pullman PO Box 642451, Pullman WA, 99164-2451 Physical address is at 185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164, the building just to the east of Daggy Hall on WSU’s campus. Pullman@SFCC.Spokane.edu • 509-332-2706 • Pullman.sfcc.spokane.edu
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
MARCH 2020
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Jeff Elbracht elected president of the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners Tricia Grantham stepped down as president of the PRH Board of Commissioners in January after serving in this role since 2008. She will continue to serve on the Board as vice president in 2020. We got a chance to ask her some questions about providing 12 years of leadership on the seven-member elected board.
Jeff Elbracht was elected president of the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners in January. As an elected official, Jeff has served on the board since 2006. This is his first year as president.
1. What are you looking forward to as president of the Board of Commissioners?
1. What were the highlights of I am looking forward to continue your presidency? to work with my fellow commissioners I really enjoyed working with this and the hospital staff to provide superior group of commissioners. There is medical service to this community. a lot of respect for each other and Pullman is fortunate to have great one another’s opinions. Our board’s physicians, a great hospital, and overall cohesiveness and the longevity of the quality staff and services. I appreciate hospital’s leadership provide stability being part of team that can contribute to to the hospital and the community. I’ve learned so much as president and the board helping maintain and even further improve the health of our community. is very informed. I was on the periphery of healthcare when I worked as a social 2. Do you have a particular vision or priority for the board? worker but now I have learned more about the operations and what it takes to Despite the recent unsuccessful bond referendums, the community has shown manage a critical access hospital. We are fortunate to have this level of care in the that the Next Era of Excellence is a priority. The community survey completed prior community and we are working to make sure access to the same level of services to the elections demonstrated support, and election results of over 63% and 59% remains. show that the community believes in the concepts from the Next Era. I believe the 2. What are the challenges you faced during your presidency? board now needs to determine how to support the community's desire for the Next The decision to grant privileges to perform transgender below the waist surgeries Era of Excellence. For instance, finding space within the hospital to house a Family was difficult because there were strong feelings on both sides, from the public, staff Medicine Residency Program funded by philanthropy. and physicians. 3. What are the biggest challenges the Board is facing? Medicine in the U.S. is changing quickly and is greatly impacted by the federal government. As a rural hospital it is critical for us to continue to be pro-active in determining our future while being responsive to the changes on the national level.
The other challenge speaks to physician retention. The ability to financially support our clinic network and keeping access to primary care and specialty medicine under a new model is an ever-present concern.
4. Why did you run for the Board?
More and more physicians do not want to practice independently and want the security of an employment model or they will go somewhere else to practice. We’ve made a strategic decision as part of our mission to provide care locally. When practices come to us for support, our choice is to purchase them or risk losing access to medical care in the community. It’s becoming increasingly hard to sustain this model while maintaining the hospital and preparing for the future needs of healthcare for the community. That’s why we need a partnership and commitment by the community to support our publicly owned hospital.
When I moved to Pullman, I thought I would probably only be here for a couple years while I completed graduate school. I have now lived here for more than 22 years. Pullman is a tremendous community and I feel the hospital is a critical piece of making this a great community. Serving on the board is a chance for me to give back to the community and help ensure it remains the great place where I have chosen to live and raise a family. 5. Is there something you particularly want the public to know about the Board and/or Pullman Regional Hospital? We are a public hospital district and a publicly elected board. While not uncommon, this is different than many hospitals that are private and designed to provide profit to shareholders. As a non-profit, community supported hospital, we are here to serve the community as best we can.
This hospital is resilient. Through continuing partnerships with other hospitals in the area and the community, we will work to achieve our vision to be a selfsustaining, independent hospital.
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program: Changing Lives Pullman Regional Hospital’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program has a secret weapon: exercise physiologists Shania Hildreth and Reagan Lowe. Recovering after a cardiac event or living with a pulmonary diagnosis is disconcerting for patients. They are often nervous about exerting themselves but exercise is the key to rehabilitating and getting back to normal activities.
“Every individual starts at their own pace,” said Shania, who also has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. “We show them their heart rhythm strips as we monitor their heart and other vitals and educate them throughout the process.” Patients can also benefit from Pullman Regional Hospital pharmacy, social services and nutrition services; these often go hand in hand with heart or pulmonary rehabilitation experiences and can be coordinated by the exercise physiologists.
That’s where Shania and Reagan help. Under the supervision of a physician hospitalist, these exercise physiologists work with patients who are oxygen Shania and Reagan both talk about the joy they feel dependent, or have COPD, pulmonary hypertension, or when a patient who was tentative or depressed starting angina. They also work with patients post open heart or the program sees progress and develops supportive bypass surgeries. relationships with other patients who are going “We educate, monitor, and encourage,” said Reagan, through the same recovery journey. who has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. The program includes 36 sessions and is by The exercise physiologists in consultation with the hospitalist develop an individualized exercise program for the patient based on their limitations and medical goals.
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Reagan Lowe (left) and Shania Hildreth (right)
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Frequently asked questions about the Palouse Health Center in Palouse, WA
The Palouse Health Center will reopen this spring and is having an open house in Palouse on Saturday, April 4. Why is this clinic no longer owned by Sandy Schorzman? Sandy Schorzman was retiring and approached Pullman Regional Hospital about purchasing the clinic. In an effort to maintain our commitment to offering quality healthcare in our surrounding rural communities, Pullman Regional Hospital bought the building to maintain access to care in the town of Palouse. Susi Fuhrman will continue to be the face you see when you come into the clinic. Her hours are Tuesdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and Fridays, 8 to 10 a.m. We are grateful for her commitment to the practice and all of the patients of Palouse. Who will be working at Palouse Health Center now that Sandy is gone? Two primary care providers from Pullman Family Medicine will be working at Palouse Health Center three days each week. Kristine Brenc, ARNP, will provide care one day each week and Jennifer Davis, PA-C, will provide care two days each week. There is a plan to expand additional services in Palouse in the future. These include on-site behavioral health services, evening group therapy sessions, as well as monthly visits from specialty services such as Pulmonology and Cardiology. If I need an appointment now, where can I go?
Where are my medical records and how do I get them? Pullman Regional Hospital bought the Palouse Health Center building, not your medical records. Susi will be processing record requests. We recommend you complete a records request as soon as possible so that we can help coordinate your future care. Please visit the Palouse Health Center’s website at www.PalouseHealthCenter.com to complete a records request. Your signed release can be faxed to: 509-878-8008 or emailed to palousehealth@pullmanregional.org When can I start to be seen again in Palouse? We plan to reopen in the spring of 2020. We are waiting to get approval from all contracted insurance companies to provide care in this new location so that you receive healthcare at your “in-network” rate. If I have additional questions, who can I contact? Until the practice officially reopens, Susi will be in the clinic a day or two each week and available for questions. If you happen to call when Susi is not available, please leave a message and she will return your call as soon as she can. Additionally, you are welcome to send any inquiries to: palousehealth@pullmanregional.org.
Palouse Health Center patients are welcome to be seen at Pullman Family Palouse Health Center is a member of the Pullman Regional Hospital Medicine. You can call (509) 332-3548 to schedule an appointment. If you Clinic Network. would prefer to establish care with another facility, we will happily assist you in transferring your medical records upon your signed release.
March | Health Education Calendar 2nd New Women’s Parkinson’s Support Group, 1st Monday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Conf. Rm. A Pullman Regional, peggunderson@gmail.com 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Tai Chi for Health: Intermediate, Register Parks n’ Rec, Mondays, 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm, Summit Therapy & Health Services, Frances Preston, OT 2nd, 16th, 30th Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, $15 Registration Fee, every other Monday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, PRH Conf. Rms., BirthPlace 2nd, 16th, 30th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Open group, 1st & 3rd Monday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Whitman County Library, Melissa, (509) 332-0365 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Infant Massage with Jill Jefferies, Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Conf. Rm. D, BirthPlace 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Tai Chi for Beginner, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Summit Therapy & Health Services, Frances Preston, OT 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Work In Progress: AA, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Conf. Rm C, Matt, (360) 380-707, Emily, (856) 520-2983 4th Board of Commissioners Special Meeting, Wednesday, 6:00 pm, Hospital Administration 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Healthy Steps Together, Must be registered, Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Conf. Rm. C, (509) 336-7543, https:// pullmanregional.org/patient-care/services/nutritiontherapy/healthy-steps-together-program 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Tai Chi for Health: Advanced, Register Parks n Rec, Fridays, 12:00 am - 1:00 pm, Summit Therapy & Health Services, Frances Davies, OT 6th, 20th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Food provided, 1st & 3rd Friday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Malden Library, Melissa, (509)-332-0365 8th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm, Conf. Rm A, Zoe Cooley, (208) 835-3071, Lorraine Cline, (509) 758-0284
9th, 23rd Caregivers Coffee & Support, Open group, Mondays 2nd & 4th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Regency Senior Living Center, Melissa, (509) 332-0365 11th Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: Migraines and the menstrual cycle, Dr. Sarita Said-Said, 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 pm, Bikes & Brews Bistro, Pullman, WA, Noel, (509) 336-7404. Check out Dr. Said’s blog on headaches at www. pullmanregional.org and click on “blogs.” 13th Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, 2nd Friday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Hill Ray Plaza Rm 309, WHMC, Colfax, Annie Pillers (509) 332-4414 16th Pre Op Total Joint Class, Open to the public, 3rd Monday, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Conf. Rms. C/D, Maile Kellar, PTA, Orthopedic Care Coordinator 18th Breast Cancer Support Group of the Palouse, 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Conf. Rm. C, Cathy Murphy, MS RN 19th Naam Yoga for Health, Free Wellness for Life Event, Wednesday, 12 pm -12:30 pm, Conf. Rms. C & D, Wellnessforlife@pullmanregional.org or Aubrey Aguilar, Aubrey.Aguilar@pullmanregional.org 20th Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, No pre-registration Required, 3rd Friday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Bishop Place Independent Living Apartments 3rd Floor Library, Annie Pillers, (509) 332-4414 23rd Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group, 4th Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Conf Rm. D, Palouse. TBI. Network@gmail.com 24th Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Conf. Rm A, Noel Nicolai, PhD.
25th Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast: Corona Virus & the Public, Diane Whittick, Infection Control, Wednesday, 7:30 am, PRH’s Red Sage Café, Noel, (509) 336-7404 26th Autism Spectrum Disorder on the Palouse Support Group, Thursday, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Conf. Rms. A/B, Frances Preston, OT & Betsy Wilson, MA,CCC-SLP 6th INBC Blood Drives, 1st Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves.org 9th, 23rd Breast Feeding Support, every other week, Mondays, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, PRH Conf. Rms., BirthPlace 16th, 23rd, 30th Childbirth 101, Registration Required, Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Conf. Rms A/B, BirthPlace 21st Weekend Childbirth, Must Register/Fee, Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Conf. Rms. A/B, BirthPlace 24th Perinatal Loss Support, 4th Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Circles of Caring 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th SAIL–Colton, Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:00 am -11:00 am, Colton Gun Club SAIL-Pullman, Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:45 am - 11:45 am, Regency Senior Living Center 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th,17th, 19th, 24th, 26th, 31st SAIL-Colfax, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm, Whitman County Library SAIL-Palouse, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm, Palouse High School SAIL-Pullman, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Ridge Point Senior Living Check out the blog on SAIL classes at www.pullmanregional.org and click on “Blog.”
25th Palouse Parkinsons Support Group, Last Wednesday of the month, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Good Samaritan Community Room, (208) 882-5770, criersgard@yahoo.com
for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar
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Healthy Food, Healthy Brain, Healthy Life Amanda Tanner, Board Member
Our food services staff enjoyed three days of culinary training in the summer of 2018
In the last two years, the Pullman Public School District has taken initiative to implement a “Scratch Cooking” program for our student lunches under the recommendation of the District’s Wellness Committee. Our journey began on May 9, 2018 when Laura Martin from Empire Health Foundation (EHF) in Spokane presented to the School Board. This was an enlightening presentation, where the Foundation offered a very exciting invitation to partner with our district in order to provide healthier foods at school. Prior to this presentation, Sheba Nalle (District Nutrition Services Director) had already been in touch with Empire Health Foundation to learn of their offerings, and the benefits it would offer the students in our district. Laura was able to share with us that the Foundation works with 7 counties in Eastern Washington, including Whitman County, and their goal is to make Eastern Washington the healthiest region in the state. The EHF’s first strategic initiative in 2011 was to figure out how to work with school districts to improve the health of kids. Over the course of 7 years, they were able to assist 9 school districts in successfully setting up a scratch cooking program, and we were given the opportunity to be the 10th district, which we were happy to accept.
Fajitas, one of the popular new scratch-cooking recipes served to our students!
The idea of scratch cooking is to provide foods made with the freshest and cleanest label ingredients, within the confines of our limited school food budget. We want to be serving chicken strips made from real chicken, rather than processed chicken nuggets. We also want to provide students foods they are familiar with and comfortable eating, while occasionally introducing new foods for them to try. When we serve these familiar foods, we want to make them from the best, most wholesome ingredients we can obtain. A seed grant from the EHF helped us fund the training for all of our food services staff in the summer of 2018. The staff attended three full days of training, put on by the Culinary Academy to learn kitchen safety, new scratch cooked recipes, and the philosophy of providing our students with healthier options. In addition to serving healthier foods, we also continue to educate students about how to make healthier choices. Another goal of the EHF is to teach the students to build lifelong healthy habits. To achieve this goal, they provide the schools with nutrition curriculum, and encourage the schools to offer students the opportunity to try new foods. For this initiative we hosted a “Taste of Washington Day” in October
2019, where the schools served food sourced from local farms. For example, lentil chili, corn muffins, a variety of Washingtongrown apples, broccoli, and homemade chocolate chip cookies made with locally-produced barley flour. I would like to thank the efforts put into making this program a success. Our food services staff has really gone the extra mile to learn new cooking techniques and recipes to improve the future of the students in our school district. They are providing our students with the fuel to learn, and get through their days.
Board of Directors Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org
Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org
Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org
President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
Program Showcase: PHS Shop Our PHS shop program is an institution, a proud cornerstone of our school district! We are proud of the breadth and depth of educational opportunities at Pullman High School, and proud of the work of our skilled students, under the instruction of shop teacher Tim Schotzko. This year Mr. Schotzko has refined the content of his courses, adding exciting new projects while maintaining the excellence of existing courses such as welding and woods. At the recent SkillsUSA regional competition for welding, five PHS students placed in the top six - an incredible accomplishment! "I'm excited to see the students being rewarded for all the hard work they've done over the years, they're really good welders!" said Mr. Schotzko. In the fall, Mr. Schotzko taught a handson construction unit resulting in two large, professional-quality sheds. Students will be able to see the physical evidence of their hard work, with one of the sheds being putting to good use at Kamiak Elementary. The other shed was a contracted project, purchased by a community member. This allowed students to have the real-world experience of working with a client, delivering a product to specifications. Another exciting collaboration PHS shop students have been involved with this school
year is the creation of stainless steel false floors for two small ponds on Grand Avenue. Metals students designed and constructed the false floors for the Pullman Civic Trust. We are thankful for the partnerships our students have with our highly supportive community! This spring, Mr. Schotzko's students are planning to collaborate with students from Mr. Winchell's PHS media classes to refurbish an old ambulance and create a mobile
broadcasting studio that students can use to broadcast athletic events at away games! We are looking forward to seeing students excel in our shop program, and seeing the innovative work our students will have the opportunity to participate in. Thank you, Mr. Schotzko, for your commitment to our students and for preparing them with relevant and marketable skills for their post-high school paths!
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Highly Capable Program Referrals Will Be Accepted March 4 - March 6 Dear Pullman Community, On behalf of the students and staff of Pullman Public Schools, thank you for supporting the Enrichment and Technology levies and the Bond in the February election. The vote count shows 77 % voter approval for the Enrichment Levy, 80 % voter approval for the Technology Levy and 78 % voter approval for the Bond. THANK YOU! Thanks to your support, our school district is in a position to continue providing a quality education for each student while being fiscally responsible using the resources the community so generously provides. The levy funding will allow the school district to continue to offer extracurricular activities, athletics, security, technology and much more. Bond funding will allow us BUILD TOGETHER to renovate and expand Lincoln Middle School, addressing overcrowding and future enrollment increases. In addition, Franklin Elementary, Jefferson Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary will receive upgraded HVAC systems to improve air quality and provide cooling. I am honored to serve as the superintendent of Pullman Public Schools and I am so thankful for our community. The results of this election highlight the engagement, support, and leadership of the board, staff, families and community members and their commitment to providing quality educational experiences for all students. I know that investing in our schools makes our community a better place to live, work and play. It is my hope that you will join us in our excitement about the future. Sincerely, Bob Maxwell, Superintendent
Referral forms for current K-11th grade students to receive highly capable services during next school year will be accepted March 4 – March 6. Parents/guardians, teachers, students, and anyone else with direct knowledge of a student’s abilities may refer a student for highly capable services. For more information on the referral process or to obtain a referral form, contact the school psychologist at the student’s school or the Instructional Programs Office at (509)332-3144. Additional information, as well as the referral form, can also be found at http://bit.ly/2htubQG.
Spanish Se aceptarán referencias para el Programa de estudiantes altamente capaces del 4 al 6 de marzo Del 4 al 6 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 http://bit.ly/2htubQG.
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 employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent, Pullman School District Administrative Offices, 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163, 509.332.3144. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
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Chef ’s Challenge—Save the Date! The annual Chef ’s Challenge will be held at SEL Event Center Sunday, May 17 at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m). New in 2020, Chef ’s Challenge will be held in conjunction with Pullman ArtFest! At the event, contestants will have limited time to create a winning dish using ingredients commonly available in the Community Food Bank. Guests will enjoy fantastic foodie silent auction items, a variety of foods sold by local vendors, and the chance to cheer on their favorite food wizard. This year, defending Golden Spatula Winner Scott Franke will compete against two other local chefs. Chef ’s Challenge is Community Action Center’s sole annual fundraiser for Community Food programs. Your participation makes the food bank, nutrition classes, and collaborative food security work possible! If you are interested in taking home the Golden Spatula, we are accepting applications for chef contestants. Please call Ashley Vaughan at (509) 334-9147.
Our Towns Pull Together for Housing, Food, and Health for EVERYONE "If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." – Booker T. Washington Community Action Center is proud of the spirit of teamwork we see on every corner of the Palouse! People are working together to lift up all people on the Palouse, and their “spark” is igniting a passion for food, housing, and health equity. Here are just a few of many collaborative ventures. Palouse Regional Housing Leadership Team: Whitman and Latah Counties will need to build over 3,000 single-family homes to close the affordable housing gap, according to the 2019 Palouse Regional Housing Assessment. The Palouse Regional Housing Leadership Team is a brand-new coalition to fill this need, and is currently accepting applications for membership. Members will represent all corners of the Palouse, and spearhead the movement to close the housing gap and make sure safe, affordable housing is available to everyone. https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/PRHLTapplication Palouse Tables Project: On the Move will create a pilot mobile farm stand to bring fresh local produce to towns in Whitman and Latah Counties where many people experience hunger, and towns located in “food deserts.” This collaborative initiative, hosted by the Whitman County Food Coalition, will increase
Community Action Center’s Board is exploring new sites for mixed-use affordable housing developments to meet a 3,000-home gap in supply.
the economic vitality and livability of the Palouse’s small communities. The project is a testament to the passion of volunteers, businesses, organizations, and individuals. Our funding partners include SEL, Ed & Beatriz Schweitzer, Avista Foundation, Whitman County Health Network, and individual donors. Project partners include: Backyard Harvest, Council on Aging and Human Services, Palouse Clearwater Food Coalition, University of Idaho, Poverty on the Palouse, WSU Food Systems Team, WSU Center for Civic Engagement, Palouse Rock Lake Conservation District, and many concerned community volunteer leaders.
Community Food The Community Food Bank is in need of the following donations: • Canned fruit • Boxed rice/pasta meals • Canned meat • Spices/Condiments • Canned soups • Flour/Sugar • Chili/ravioli • Toilet paper • Peanut butter • Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6, Pull-ups, • Mac n’ cheese and wipes You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00).
Whitman County Health Network is making a focused, cohesive plan to address the needs found in the 2019 Community Needs Assessment. This plan will meet health care needs in outlying rural communities as well as “social determinants of health,” those upstream factors that affect wellness such as social isolation, nutrition, and poverty. As one example, the Network is currently offering Strengthening Families classes for families of youth aged 1014. Strengthening Families is an evidence-based curriculum that has been shown in studies to reduce the likelihood of youth substance abuse, mental health problems, and delinquency.
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