Pullman Community Update
VOL. 24 | NO. 6 JUNE 2019
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD REPORT
What does our school board do? Susan Weed, Board Member I often receive questions about what the board does, and wanted to take this opportunity to explain the role of school board members. As described in Washington School Board Standards, school boards provide leadership focused on promoting student achievement through planning, policy setting, advocacy, and monitoring of performance so each and every student succeeds. Important governance tasks of the school board include (but are not limited to): defining and approving the district’s vision and mission; hiring, evaluating and supporting the superintendent; and ensuring that the district has adequate resources. Two board meetings a month may sound easy – however… Board Members are expected to know and follow a significant number of education related laws. Within 90 days of taking the Oath of Office a school board member must complete training courses about the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), Public Records Act (PRA), and records retention law. As elected officials we are also required to follow the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers, Campaign and Financial Disclosure laws, and file annual reports to the Public Disclosure Commission. Many other laws affect what we can do as board members for a public school district: the Washington State Basic Education Act, Special Education State and Federal laws and requirements, State graduation requirements, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, personnel statutes, Collective Bargaining statutes, the Public Employment Labor Relations Act, school finance laws, and more! The Washington State School Directors Association is an organization providing resources and support for school boards. Their website – www.WSSDA.org is a great place to find out more about School Boards. In the Leadership section of their website you can find more information about board membership including Washington School Board Standards, Basic School Law, Advocacy, and board leadership.
LEADERSHIP TEAM ROLES SCHOOL BOARD = Governance Team (Guides/Directs)
SUPERINTENDENT = Management Team (Administers, Operates)
Decides What Requests Information Considers Issues Create, Review, Adopt Policy Approves & Reviews Plans Monitors Progress Contracts with Personnel Approves & Reviews Budget Represents Public Interests
Decides How Seek and Provides Information Provides Recommendations Recommend, Implement Policy Implements Plans Reports Progress Supervises & Evaluates Personnel Formulates Budget Acts in Public Interest
The School Board represents the community’s interests guiding the mission of the district, creating, reviewing and adopting policies, approving and reviewing plans, contracts, and the budget. The superintendent also acts in the public interest, recommending and implementing policies, formulating the budget, reporting progress, implementing plans, providing recommendations on policies, and deciding the details of how to carry out directions from the school board. All of this must be done within the limitations of the above mentioned laws, policies, protocols, regulations and ethical standards.
Obviously, this means School Board members spend much more time than just 2 meetings a month serving our community. We each serve on district committees and some of us give The Pullman School District has many policies related to the School Board: their roles, significant time to state level committees. We spend time attending work sessions and book expectations, and limitations. All of the School District’s policies are available on the district website studies, and state/regional meetings, visiting schools, and meetings with our constituents. I am – www.PullmanSchools.org. Policy 1101 details Board Operating Principles and behavior pleased that our community is committed to education and in the work of the Pullman School expectations for Board Members. Annually, each Board member reviews and commits to the Board. This time and work is well spent, we have one of the best school districts in the state! protocol and principles outlined in board form 1101F. This form also provides a comparison of board and superintendent responsibilities. Essentially, the School Board is the Governance team that guides & directs, and the Superintendent is in charge of managing and operating the District.
Board of Directors
Joanne Tyler is Retiring! Joanne Tyler has been a cook at Sunnyside Elementary for the past 34 years, cooking for approximately 12,000 students during her time at Sunnyside. She also cooked at 5th grade camp for years. At Sunnyside we don’t look at her as a cook, but a friendly face that greets every student that enters the lunchroom. She knows the kids by their names, face and the foods they love to eat. She works her magic to create a positive relationship with all students, going the extra mile to make sure that students have a successful start to their day. When not at work Joanne enjoys camping and four-wheeling with her husband Doug. She has two children Jason and Tammy, and three grandchildren. Sunnyside will be celebrating her years of service on June 7th starting at 4:30pm at Sunnyside. Please drop by and wish her well!
Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org
Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org
President Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and In This Issue… treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without Pullman School District regard to race, religion, creed, color, national Pullman Regional Hospital origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including Gladish Community & Cultural Center gender expression or identity), marital status, Kiwanis of Pullman the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of YMCA of the Palouse America or the use of a trained dog guide or Whitman County Humane Society service animal by a person with a disability. Community Calendar The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other Washington State University designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. City of Pullman 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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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Lincoln Middle School Teacher Amy Bumpus Named Recipient of 2019 Dedicated Teacher Award Each Spring the Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors awards one teacher with the "Dedicated Teacher Award". This year, based on a heartfelt nomination from Principal Cameron Grow, Lincoln Middle School English/Language Arts teacher Amy Bumpus was honored with the recognition from the Board. Just a few of the kind words Mr. Grow had to say about Mrs. Bumpus: “It is my pleasure to nominate Mrs. Amy Bumpus, a 7th grade English/Language Arts teacher at Lincoln Middle School, for the Dedicated Teacher Award. This is Amy’s 12th year at LMS. Disposition is the primary quality of a successful educator, which epitomizes Mrs. Bumpus. Mrs. Bumpus recognizes that students have different developmental needs. She does an excellent job of making instructions clear to the students in her class. Teamwork and individual growth are evident in every lesson. Her lessons are a balance of direct instruction, guided practice, and active participation. She strives to ensure that students at all levels are successful. Mrs. Bumpus demonstrates the five key elements that make her an effective teacher which include: a genuine caring and kindness, a willingness to share the responsibility involved in a classroom, a sincere sensitivity to students’ diversity, a motivation to provide meaningful learning experiences for all students, and an enthusiasm for stimulating the students’ creativity. Mrs. Bumpus currently teaches Read 180 and general 7th grade English/Language Arts and is co-teaching our 7th grade students who need specially designed instruction with Kelly Schultheis. She excels at ensuring growth for all her students. She always places students and their learning first. To teach all students according to today’s standards, teachers need to understand subject matter deeply and flexibly so they can help students navigate these standards. Mrs. Bumpus demonstrates this in every lesson she teaches by connecting ideas across curriculum and to everyday life. Her knowledge in the area of writing is unmatched and this carries through in her teaching.
students and insists on hard work. Classroom interactions among the teacher and students are highly respectful, reflecting genuine warmth and caring and sensitivity to students as individuals. Students exhibit respect for Mrs. Bumpus and contribute to high levels of interaction between all members of the class. Because her students work hard every day, Mrs. Bumpus ensures there is time for celebration of growth as well. This has been evidenced multiple times throughout the year as students always know they can celebrate what they have accomplished.
Amy has been a driving force in our district for many years. Mrs. Bumpus has many positive attributes, but her most positive is her ability to collaborate with others to ensure student Amy’s a highly effective teacher that understands the English content and explains it at success. She has had multiple teaching partners throughout her years, but one thing always each student’s level, which maximizes her effectiveness as a teacher. She displays competence stands clear… her ability to collaborate for kids. Her work this year with co-teaching and the and interest in a variety of areas, which sets a positive example for our students, and ability to find the time necessary to ensure her kids receive the best instruction is unmatched. encourages them to explore new areas of knowledge. She has led our English/Language Arts She mentors new teachers in the building which means she is always giving back to our future team for many of her years here at Lincoln and we see the results each year as she regularly teacher leaders. She builds a team atmosphere at every opportunity. Having Mrs. Bumpus in has 80+% of her students making standard. your building only makes that building better!” Mrs. Bumpus’ classroom culture is a cognitively vibrant place, characterized by a shared Congratulations, Amy! belief in the importance of learning. She conveys high expectations for learning by all
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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019!
• Saga Sadeg Abdurahman • Christian James Acord • Ayo Opemipo Adaramola • Florence Oluwadamilola Adesope • Chimamanda Diana Agada • Chiara Leilani AllenFeatherman • Erin Eileen Mee-So Ankerson • Chelsea Anne Bammes • Quinn Jacob Bankhead • Leah Breann Barrows • Sadie Haven Batchelor • Helena Marie Belzer • Drake Ethan Bryan • Theodore James Brenan • Liam Beck Brunelli • Colby Rand Bermundo Bunce • Matthew Lincoln Burkett • Yun Cai • Diamond Angel Montgomery Campbell • Isaac Philip Campbell • Sophey McKaye Candler • Scott Eric Carlson • Hannah Dishon Cerrillo • Jade Renae Chalmers • Abilene Grace Chapman • Eva Naomi Ruth Chastain • Sydney Marie Chavez • Jamie Dotti Chen • Joshua Forrest Cheslek • Haley Marie Clausen
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Darya Mikhailovna Coey James Mochrie Cole Connor Edward Coulter Sofie Lorraine Cox Alysen Nicole Balow Coyle Patrick Michael Crook Joy Dang Noah Michael-Ray DeBuhr Bailey Tucker Devich Porter Owen Kimball Dickson Melisenda Dixon Samuel Victor Donnermeyer Claire Corinne Drowley Aliya Paige Dunlap Jessica Lynn Edwards Omran Muftah Elsahati Daphne Deseree Felsted Sonia Fereidooni Isabelle Arlene Fowler Jaggar Wayne Froderberg Lucy Yue Gao Marissa Suzanne Garza Nathan Michael Gould Colton Wayne Graham Michael Anthony Graham Santos Fidel Gramlich Jocelyn Ranee Gross Safa Mohsen Guizani Sophia Mengyuan Guo Miles Patrick Harder Chase Michael Hayton Andy Shiyu He Anthony Joseph Heaney Ty Nicholas Hendrickson
• Anton Jeremiah Henry • Jenna Marie Herzog • Thomas Tristian Gregory Higgins • Audrey Anne Higginson • Dylan Richard Hodge • James Earl Holt • Philip Maxwell Honeywell • Olivia Lynn Hood • Aspyn Shay Hoppe • Megan Renee Horn • Jackson Drew Horner • Paige Elizabeth Horton • Megan Catherine Howell • Sarah Elizabeth Hulst • Scott Byron Hutchison • Matthew David Hyatt • Ryan Danielle Hyatt • Rory Alexander Irwin • Lydia Jane Isitt • Maria Oluwabusayo Jaiyeola • Ronny Eugene Johnson II • Joshua Erle Joireman • Payton James Kallaher • Gabe Harold Keller • Soukita Maleah Keopanapay • Won-Kwan Kim • Konner Lynn Kinkade • Samantha Anne Morgan Klover • Robert Leon Knight • Nupur Koirala • William Michael Konkel • Ethan Scott Kuhn • Jennifer Le Lam
• Harrison Tushingham Lantier • Henry Le • Bryant Vinson Lee • Sadie Nicole Lenssen • Sean Xiang Li • Cameron Tyson Livingston • Keegan Brady Lloyd • Dana Daochen Lu • Ciara MacDonald • Mitchal Hudson Maines • Ainslee Grace Marcus • Erin Kathleen Marshall • Madeline Margaret Maxwell • Callum Ritchie McCubbin • Wesley Keith McKee • Emma Katherine Mickas • Antwan La-V-ell Morning • Hayden Lloyd Muraszewski • James Kigotho Mwangi • Trevor Steven Myers • Patrick Lekishon Nairimo • Alan Meitamei Ndambuki • Gillian Elizabeth Oaks • Eddie Andrew O'Neill • Francis Martin O'Toole • Claire Grace Padilla • Oliver Eugene Parent • Hongyeoul Park • Connor Brian Parrish • Braden Scott James Patrick • Kain Anthony Marvin Peltier
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Kenny Peng Hailey Ann Penman Matthew Anthony Perez McKenzie Grace Peringer Cameron Ray Peterson Anthony James Pettit Devon Fredrick Pickett Liberty Louise Pierce James Michael Pitzer Brooklyn Kay Purcell Ruiqi Qiu Annalynn Kay Randall Jesse Ray Rector Alexandra Jean Remaley Isabella Luisa Rich Tyler James Rider Matthias Keiluweit Pagano Roberts Jacob William Robison Roman Serhievich Romanyuk Olivia Katherine Rose Alysha Ann Maria Rosio Amanda Jean Rovegno Colton Shane Royals Sadie Kaye Ryan Jose Sainz Salmeron Tianah Lynne Temple Sanders Autumn Christina Lynn Schuler Abby Elizabeth Sebold Ekaterina Alexandrovna Shabatin Darshil Nirajkumar Shah Charles Edmund Shively Tyler James Smith Arden Marie Sprott Abigail Renee Spurgeon
• Matthew Kenneth Squires • Kiran Anand Srikanth • Brady Ray Stephens • Emma Noel Stinson • Jessica Talamantes • Cody Joseph Teevens • Adeline Frances Thayer • Richard James Tolleson • Andrew Eugene Tull • Sara Diana Ulibarri • Brenna Renae Utzman • Hannah Janelle Varney • Megan Hess Varnum • Alexander Cameron Volk • Carson Jacob Walker • Henry Patrick Ward • Timothy Jackson Watts • Caitlin Rose Weik • Jacob Jackson Wells • Thomas Jacob Wells • Alexander Charles Westensee • Brooke Whitehead • Rachel Elizabeth Willis • Katelyn Beth Wills • Rock Nac'ox Wilson • Roland Smowhalla Wilson • Jordyn Mackenzie Wolsborn • Sasha Isaiah Wood • Joshua John Andrew Wright • Yang Yang • Joia Wendy Zhang
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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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2019 Recognition Awards
Pullman Regional Hospital Employee of the Year: Sarah Rial, MSW, LICSW, Care Coordination
Nurse Excellence: Mark Houghton, RN, ICU/Medical-Surgical Unit
Physician Excellence Award Recipient: Stephanie Fosback, MD, Palouse Medical
Volunteer of the Year: Pat Caraher, Volunteer Chaplain, for his comforting care with spiritual kindness and sincerity
Auxiliary Member of the Year: Janet Reid, Gift Shop Volunteer, Have-a-Heart Volunteer and much more, for her generous donations of her time and talents throughout many Auxiliary areas
Generosity Inspires Partnership: Susan Weed, for her support of the hospital and Auxiliary through radio advertising development and airtime
Generosity Inspires a Healing Environment: Lianne Inaba and Fran Law, for their warm and welcoming presence at the Information Desk.
Generosity Inspires Patient Comfort: Helene Arthur, for service as a Patient Support Volunteer in the Emergency Department and at Avalon Care Center, being part of the Advanced Care Planning Team, Prescription Pets team, CISM team and Creative Card Creators team.
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GUARDIAN ANGEL PROGRAM PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL The Guardian Angel program gives grateful patients an opportunity to honor a physician, volunteer or hospital staff member while supporting the hospital’s highest needs.
2018 Guardian Angel Recipients • Leslie Robison, PhD , honored by Dianne Lowe • Sue Cole, PA-C, honored by Carleton and Rosemary Waldrop • Stephanie Fosback, MD, honored by Dianne Lowe • Mark Houghton, honored by Robert and Carolyn Allan • Charles Jacobson, MD, honored by Carleton and Rosemary Waldrop • Jeffrey Jones, MD, honored by Charles and Barbara Grutzmacher • Maile Keller, honored by Carleton and Rosemary Waldrop • Pullman Regional Hospital Nursing Staff, honored by Carleton and Rosemary Waldrop • Sarah Rial, honored by Marlene R. Stephens • Cheryl Swain, honored by Dianne Lowe • Ed Tingstad, MD, honored by Carleton and Rosemary Waldrop • John Visger, MD, honored by Carleton and Rosemary Waldrop • Lenora Waelti, honored by Carleton and Rosemary Waldrop
June | Health Education Calendar 3rd, 17th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Open group, 1st & 3rd Monday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Whitman County Library, Melissa, (509) 332-0365 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Work In Progress, AA Meeting, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Conf. Rm. “C”, Jonathan, (360) 628-0097; Logan (406) 224-5438 5th Same Day Services Open House, Wednesday, 5:00 pm6:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital 5th Board of Commissioners, 1st Wednesday, 6:00 pm -10:00 pm, PRH Conf. Rms “C/D”, Erin 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st Beginner’s Taichi Intensive, $40, Parks N’ Rec Sign-Up, Monday-Friday (5 classes), 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm, Lawson Gardens, Liz Lee, LaC & East Asian Med.Practitioner 7th, 21st Caregivers Coffee & Support, Food provided, 1st & 3rd Friday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Malden Library, Melissa, (509)-332-0365 9th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Conf. Rm “A”, Zoe Cooley, 208) 835-3071; Lorraine Cline (509) 758-0284 10th, 24th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Open group, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Regency Senior Living Center, Melissa, (509) 332-0365
12th Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast, Wednesday, 7:30 am - 8:30 am, PRH’s Red Sage Café, with PGA Pro Trent Goetze “Improving Your Swing”, Noel, (509) 336-7404 14th 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 17th Pre Op Total Joint Class, Open to the public, 3rd Monday, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Conf. Rms. “C/D”, Carrie Coen, PT 19th Breast Cancer Support Group of the Palouse, Open to All those with BC, 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 pm -9:00 pm, Conf. Rm “C”, Cathy Murphy, MS RN 21st 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 25th Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm 5:30 pm, Conf. Rm “A”, Noel Nicolai, PhD. 26th Palouse Parkinsons Support Group, Last Wednesday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Good Samaritan Village, Phyllis V; dpvet@turbonet.com
27th Autism Spectrim Disorder on the Palouse Support Group, Thursday, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Conf. “D”, Frances Preston, OT & Betsy Wilson, MA,CCC-SLP 7th INBC Blood Drives, 1st Friday, 10:00 am -3:00 pm, 840 SE Bishop Blvd. Ste. 103, www.inbcsaves.org 3rd, 17th Breast Feeding Support, every other week, Mondays, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, PRH Conf. Rms., BirthPlace 8th Weekend Childbirth, Must Register/Fee, Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Conf. Rms. “A/B”, BirthPlace 10th, 24th Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, $15 Registration Fee, Every other Monday, 12:30 pm -2:30 pm, PRH Conf. Rms., BirthPlace 17th, 24th Childbirth 101, New 6-week Session Starts, Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Conf. Rms “A/B”, BirthPlace
for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL 835 SE Bishop Blvd. Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-2541
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OPEN EARLY, OPEN LATE, OPEN WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL GREAT. Did you know that Pullman Family Medicine is open on Saturdays? From 8:30-noon every Saturday, we’re here to serve all of your preventive and urgent care needs.
PULLMAN FAMILY MEDICINE
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Neighbors, family and friends are welcome to come and enjoy our concerts. Fun for the whole family!
TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH 6:30PM FLOATIN’ WITH THE FIDDLERS Old Time Fiddlers perform
THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH 6:00PM THE SENDERS 50’s, 60s, 70s cover rock band
TUESDAY, JULY 16TH 6:00PM
CHERRY SISTERS REVIVAL High energy performance with laughs, bad jokes and great music 815 SE Klemgard St ~ Pullman, Wa 509-334-9488 ~ www.bishopplace.net
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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
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There’s no slowdown for Gladish Community and Cultural Center
Dancers, artists and music programs continue during the summer Summer schedules are available from your Gladish favorites
Montessori is expanding!
The Montessori School of Pullman will open an additional class for 3 – 6 year olds, in Gladish Community and Cultural Center in the fall. Families that are looking for a space in the fall for your child, should contact the school to arrange a tour and opportunity to watch the Montessori classes in action. As the school expands, it also means that leadership is hiring additional teachers! More information about employment opportunities at the school is available by calling (509) 334 4114 or online at Montessori@pullman. com.
Rising Star summer classes planned The studio has planned a summer program where parents can arrange a dance schedule that will fit their dancer’s busy schedule. Summer Ballet Camp for balance, posture and strength is June 24-25. A tap and gymnastics camp is July 15-16. The hip hop camp that includes street dance to theatrical dance is July 22-23. Closing up the summer is a cheerleading and gymnastics camp August 14-15. Youngsters who attend one camp are guaranteed a placement for the Fall of 2019 or attend additional camps for advancement.
Flower-arranging is popular with the toddler class at the Montessori School of Pullman.
Community Band celebrating 45th anniversary
Check with the studio for exact times of camps for Toddler Mini Stars (10 months to 3 years), Small Stars (31/2 to 4 years) All Stars Level 1 (5-6 years), Super Starts Level 2 (7+), and Starburst Level 3 and 4. Rising Stars is located in room 315 in Gladish Community and Cultural Center. Its contact number is (509) 432-6961. Website: www. RisingStarsStudio.com.
The Community Band of the Palouse is marking its 45th anniversary in 2019. Founded by Dana Cleveland in 1974, the band meets at its original location, the Little Theatre (B-20) in the Gladish Center, Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The band is under the musical direction of Denise Snider, and new members are welcome! “We are inviting community members to become patrons of the arts and help us build our anniversary sustaining funds,” said Snider. “Our goal is $4,500—any donation, whether $4.50, $45, $450 or $4500 or any amount in between will help to continue the vision of our founder, and sustain this art form.” The Veterans Day Concert is set for 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in Gladish’s Domey Auditorium and will honor the 100th anniversary of Pullman’s Maynard-Price Post 52 of the American Legion, as well as the collegiate veterans who are students at WSU and the U of I. The annual Holiday Concert will also be in the auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Check the band’s website, https://palouseband.org/calendar/ and Facebook page, and https://www.facebook.com/PalouseBand, for the schedule of summer events throughout the Palouse!!
Dancers of all ages are invited to Rising Stars.
Send checks to CBOP P.O. Box 1196, Pullman, WA. 99163.
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 • Annette Klover, Klover Piano Studio, 509-878-1567 • Rhonda Skaggs, Artist, 509-339-3891 • Trisha Mallet Piano Studio 509-592-3610 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 • Thanh Nguyen, Leading with Heart, thanhxuan@gmail.com • 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 • American Legion Post 52 • Bamboo Closet, Room102 • Community Band of the Palouse 509-334-6270 • Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 • Killa Skate Shop, Room 101E (Office in Rec Room) • Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 jeffm@mummainsurance.com • Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830
• Pullman Marketing, 509-240-9735 • 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
KIWANIS OF PULLMAN
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Help Build Pullman’s Newest Park The Pullman Kiwanis has partnered with the City of Pullman Parks Department to help support Mary’s Park, a place for kids of all abilities to play and enjoy the outdoors. The new park will have interactive playground equipment that’s Americans with Disabilities Act accessible. The Kiwanis Club of Pullman donated $25,000 for playground equipment, and we’d love for you to join us in supporting the first fully-accessible park in the Palouse region.
To donate, go to the Pullman City Hall, Parks and Recreation Department, 240 SE Dexter St. Learn more and donate at kiwanisclubofpullman.org/marys-park The Kiwanis Club of Pullman, the city’s oldest and largest service club, is is dedicated to changing the world for the better, one child at a time. We meet noon on Thursdays at Zeppoz, and guests are always welcome.
We will match up to $5,000 of community donations for Mary’s Park!
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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Meet the Good, Brave Pup—WESTLEY! At only 3.5 months old, this good and brave German Shepherd/Border Collie mix has had a rough time. He could use your help. Westley was brought to WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital after being unable to put any weight on one of his legs. He had been knocked over by a larger dog while playing and X-rays revealed that his leg was broken. Ouch! He was in a tremendous amount of pain and needed surgery, and unfortunately the cost of treatment was out of reach for his owners. So that he would not have to be euthanized, everyone agreed that the humane society should assume his care. Westley has a long road ahead of him as he needs one or two surgeries. But with this care, he will be all set to have a great quality of life in a new forever home. That’s where you come in. You can help make a difference in this puppy's life by donating to the WCHS Hope Fund. Even
Cruzin’ For Critters
6th Annual Motorcycle Poker Run 07/21/2019, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Westley Pre-op
Westley Post-op
the smallest donation will make a MAJOR difference in this puppy's life! Thanks for helping the good, brave pup, Westley.
Join us for the 6th Annual Cruzin' For Critters Poker Run! Tour the scenic Palouse in the best way possible: on a motorcycle! This poker run will cover ~ 120 miles and will benefit the homeless pets of Whitman County. Register at www.cruzinforcritters.com.
https://www.whitmanpets.org/how-to-help/donate/
A Purrfect Evening at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre Operations Director Jamie Hill came up with a winner of an idea: to host a Cat Video Fest! Not only did people come out in droves to see on the big screen what they so often watch on the little screen—but the Kenworthy sent 10% of the proceeds to the WCHS! Thank you, Jamie and the Kenworthy, for supporting the humane society. You deserve to be on the red carpet.
CONTACT
Volunteers Needed at Lentil Fest— Friday 8/16! Thank you to PetSmart Charities and Sanctuary Yoga for giving WSU Vet Students a fun way to de-stress! We love your cattitude!
SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-6 PM Monday-Saturday.
Sign up for a fun evening of seeing friends, old and new, as you pour beer or sell tickets at the beer garden. We’ll raise money to take care of the shelter pets with this fun volunteer evening. Interested? Please say yes! Email Kym Darling, kymatwchs@gmail.com, for information.
POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 poochpark@whitmanpets.org • Open dawn to dusk daily
WCHS PRESIDENT Kym Darling www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422
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• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 17 • PSD, LMS 7th/8th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert
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• 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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• City of Pullman 338-3208 • Chamber of Commerce 334-3565 • Pullman Regional Hospital 332-2541 • Pullman School District 332-3581 • Washington State University 335-7628
Opinions are those of individual entities. Questions may be directed to:
City of Pullman Pullman Chamber of Commerce Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman School District Washington State University
The Pullman Community UPDATE is published monthly by:
• City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall • PSD, JES PTA Meeting, 7 p.m. • PSD, PHS Academic Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m. • PRH, Work In Progress, AA Meeting, 7 p.m., see pg 17
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• PSD, Coffee with Bob (Updates from Superintendent Maxwell), noon – 1 p.m., Pioneer Center • Lawson Gardens Committee 3:30 p.m. at Pioneer Center • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30-6 p.m. at PHS • PRH, Same Day Services Open House, 5 p.m., see pg 17 • PRH, Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m., see pg 17 • PSD, PHS Barkley Awards, 7 p.m.
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June 2019
• PSD, PHS Seniors Elementary Walk of Fame, 8:30 a.m. • PSD, Sunnyside Family Picnic • PSD, JES End of Year BBQ, 6-7:30 p.m. • PSD, PHS Treble Triad Graduation Concert, 8 p.m.
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• PSD, PHS Graduation, 5 p.m. at Beasley
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• PSD, PHS Prom
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VV National Lentil Festival, August 16-17
VV Pullman July 4 Celebration
VV ‘Lonestar, Laundry & Bourbon’, Pullman Civic Theatre, June 14-15
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• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 17 • Police Advisory Committee 5:30 p.m., City Hall • Historic Preservation Commission 7:30 p.m. City Hall
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• PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4:30 p.m., see pg 17 • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress, AA Meeting, 7 p.m., see pg 17
• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 17
• PRH, Palouse Parkinsons Support Group, 2 p.m., see pg 17 • Airport Board at 3 p.m. Airport Fire Station • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in PHS Board Room
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• PRH, Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., see pg 17 • Cemetery Committee, 9 a.m. Pioneer Center • Library Board of Trustees 3 p.m., at Neill Library • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • Parks & Rec. Comm., 6:30 p.m. City Hall • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in PHS Board Room
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• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PRH, Breast Cancer Support Group of the Palouse, 6 p.m., see pg 17 • Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. City Hall
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Pullman Chamber, GML, noon, see pg 20 Arts Commission, 4 p.m. Library City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall PSD, LMS 8th grade celebration, 7 p.m. PRH, Work In Progress, AA Meeting, 7 p.m., see pg 17
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• City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress, AA Meeting, 7 p.m., see pg 17
• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 17 • PRH, Pre Op Total Joint Class, 3 p.m., see pg 17 • PRH, Beginner’s Taichi Intensive begins, 6 p.m. see pg 17 • Board of Adjustment, 7:30 p.m. City Hall
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‘Stardust Memories’, May 9-11, rtoptheatre.org
• PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 1 p.m., see pg 17
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• PRH, Autism Spectrim Disorder on the Palouse Support Group, 5:30 p.m., see pg 17
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• PRH, Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, 12:30 p.m., see pg 17
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
JUNE 2019
Washington State University Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Summer Exhibits
Dear Dr. Universe: Why do flowers smell so nice? – Miles, 5
Dear Miles, Flowers not only smell nice to humans, but also to many insects and birds who help the flowers do a really important job. Let’s imagine that you are a bee or a butterfly. You don’t have a nose on your face, but instead use your two antennae to smell things. As you fly around, you catch a whiff of chemicals floating in the air. Down below, you see a field of daisies. The flowers are releasing some chemicals, which are the building blocks of a smell. You fly down to the field and land on a daisy’s petal. It’s just what the flower wanted you to do. Not only can you drink nectar from the flower to get some energy, but you can help the flower get ready to produce even more flowers. Walking on flowers
Performance films from renowned Seattle-based arts organization On the Boards from May 21–August 10 Louise Bourgeois: Ode to Forgetting May 21 – August 10 Michael Schultheis: Venn Pirouettes January 15 – June 29 The JSMOA/WSU galleries are open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday. For more information please contact the museum at 509‑335‑1910. As always, all exhibitions at the museum are free and open to the public. museum.wsu.edu/events
Coug Days around the Nation
As you sip on the daisy’s sweet, liquid nectar, the hairs on your body start picking up pollen, sticky grains on the flower. If you are imagining yourself as a bee, you might also use your front legs to put the grains into your pollen baskets, or pollen pants, near your back legs. That’s what I found out from my friend Rachael Bonoan, a scientist with the Conservation Biology Laboratory at Washington State University. She told me that bugs, birds, bats, and a few other animals make up a group called pollinators. They carry pollen around from flower to flower. The process is called pollination and it is kind of like a matching game. All kinds of smells Different flowers will send out their own unique smells to attract the right kind of pollinators. Not all of these smells are sweet, though. Even stinky flowers need pollinators to survive.
It’s that time of year—Cougs are gathering around the country for the WSU Alumni Association’s Coug Days. We have an exciting lineup of events for all WSU fans to enjoy. Upcoming Washington state events include: June 1 – King County Cougs Taco Crawl in Capitol Hill June 13 – Coug Night at Winescape Winery in Spokane June 29 – Pierce County Cougs Wine Tasting
Flies like flowers that smell like rotting garbage or poop, such as the corpse flower. Beetles like spicy, musky smelling flowers. Bees and butterflies like sweeter smelling flowers.
July 6 – Coug Day at the Mariners
Flowers send out their chemical messages, or smells, at different times of the day. Jasmine and Honeysuckle are a few of the flowers that release their smells at night. They do this to attract insects like moths that are awake when it is dark out.
July 27 and August 1 – Coug Days at Silverwood
Investigating butterflies Insects also pick up smells from a flower’s leaves. And in addition to their antennae, some insects that walk around on plants can even pick up a scent with receptors in their feet. Bonoan studies one of these insects in the Pacific Northwest. It’s called the Puget blue butterfly. She told me that a leaf’s smell is likely one way these butterflies decided where to lay their eggs. Smell plays a big part in how pollinators and plants can help each other survive. Humans also really like the way flowers look and smell. We plant gardens, which are great places for pollinators to do their work. Do you have a favorite flower? What kinds of pollinators can you spot in your neighborhood? Tell us about it sometime at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or share on our website. Sincerely, Dr. Universe
July 9 – Coug Day at the Spokane Indians July 21 – Coug Night at the Sounders Check out these events and more at alumni.wsu.edu/events. We hope to see you there!
Farm sales every Friday The Eggert Family Organic Farm at Washington State University holds farm sales every Friday from 3-6 p.m., through late October. The farm sells a variety of seasonal vegetables—such as rhubarb, lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula, and radishes—in addition to tomatoes, garlic and fruits. Cut flowers will be available in the u-pick garden. The farm is located on Animal Sciences Road, just off Terre View Road, and directly behind the WSU Bear Center near Grimes Way. css.wsu.edu/organicfarm/
CHILD CARE AWARE OF EASTERN WASHINGTON
JUNE 2019
Pullman Community Update 15
Community Child Care Center Early Learning and Summer Fun Programs
What is Early Intervention? Our program serves as the Local Lead Agency under contract with Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program. We serve families with children ages birth to three years experiencing developmental delays or disabilities. Our services, which include speech, occupational, and physical therapies and special instruction, are guided by the ESIT mission to “build upon family strengths by providing coordination, supports, resources, and services to enhance the development of children with developmental delays and disabilities through everyday learning opportunities.” Who can make a referral to Early Intervention? Anyone with a concern about a child’s development can contact us and make a referral, as long as parents have agreed to that referral. Typically, referrals come from physicians and early childhood providers, but parents are also encouraged to contact us directly.
Left: Our Firebird Classroom Painting our new fence! Above: Trinity, Ayumi and Matthew planting seeds!
What if I am not sure if my child’s development is on track? We provide ongoing developmental screening through our Ages and Stages Program, at no cost to families, throughout Whitman and Garfield Counties. Parents who participate will receive developmental questionnaires every 2-3 months. Upon completing and returning those questionnaires, we provide families with information about how to support their child’s next level of learning, and inform the child’s physician of the child’s progress. If areas of concern emerge, we contact parents and discuss options for follow up, such as follow-up screenings or formal evaluations to determine early intervention eligibility. Please Ask! Babies Can’t Wait! For more information, call 509-332-4420, stop by our office at 588 SE Bishop Blvd, Suite A, Pullman, or email Sue Kreikemeier, Program Director, at suek@ boostcollaborativewa.org.
Building Blocks Childcare Building Blocks Child Care Center, Inc. would like to thank the generous donors that contributed to our 18th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction. We are able to maintain a high quality environment full of nurture, love, guidance, intention, education, exploration and safety in part, because of your generosity! Thank you: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Happy Day Corporation Fazarri’s Finest Palouse Brand Wild at Art Sangria Grille Spokane Chiefs Maialina Pizzeria Napolentana SYG Nursery & Landscaping North Idaho Athletic Club Ileia McCall Photography Rude Candle Company Kay & Edna Palouse Empire Gymnastics Plan3T Extreme Park Sun Rental Mantis Training Academy University Collision of Pullman Village Centre Cinemas Nail Art Spa Blood Diamond Ink Palouse Country Candy Silverwood Theme Park Best Western University Inn Busch Distributors Jacqueline Daisly
• Wysup Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram • Stephanie Pierce • Zeppoz • Heros N Sports • Palouse Discovery Science Center • Rolly’s Handcrafted Ice Cream Parlor • Foundry Kitchen & Cocktails • Holiday Inn Express Pullman • Phil & Morann Johnson • Justin & Jackie Eveland • Fiona Cridlebaugh • Building Blocks Child Care Center, Inc. • Sweet Mutiny • Neill’s Flowers • Kate Mertes • Kayla Thomas • Macarena Sanz & Martin Suarez • Amir & Devan Owens • Dr. Kyle & Carolyn Hazelwood • Brian and Deborah Collins • Ian & Jaclynn Wallace • Syndnie English • Jon & Myla Walters • Chase & Tawny Nichols
• Kristen & Seth DuChemin • Lindsay Fry & John Sullivan • Cameron Lee & Lindsey Khoun • Helen Zhang & Junming Sun • Katie Baker • Justin & Briana Robinson • Craig & Allison Kincaid • Ying Zhai & Hao Peng • Toree & Trevor O’Neill • Bailey Nielsen • Kat & Robert Harris • Jen Chu & Kevin Chang • Sierra & Michael Motley • Bonnie & Kasey Dennler • Kelly & Chad Sanders • Andrew & Courtney Gilder • Carrie & Dean Neppel • Bryan and Jamie Carzoli • Lauri Erickson • Dusty & Jackie Druffel • Katie & Brian Anderson • Meg & Will Hall • Yuanyuan Cui & Di Wu
Children engaged in learning through fun and stimulating activities is what Community Child Care Center (CCCC) is all about! We are gearing up for summer fun and taking advantage of nicer weather and the beautiful Palouse surroundings. Summer programs for school age children, offered both in both Pullman and Colfax, are designed to keep children busy and excited about attending. Lots of field trips exploring our local communities, universities, and parks along with weekly swimming are planned. Our summer curriculum focusses on nature, gardening, active and healthy activities, and much more. CCCC understands that kids want to have fun and make friends, but parents need care that they can trust and have confidence in. Our staff is highly qualified, with degreed early childhood education (ECE) teachers leading the groups and continuous professional development training for all staff. We are the only NAEYC accredited center in Whitman County, have been rated at level 4 for Early Achievers, and meet rigorous Head Start and ECEAP quality standards. We are very fortunate to have full time ECE mentor coaches who work daily with our staff to improve teacher interactions, classroom environments, and instructional learning. We appreciate that every child and family are unique, and we work hard to develop personal relationships to understand your family and meet your unique needs. Community Child Care Center is also the Head Start and ECEAP preschool provider for Whitman County. We are actively recruiting and enrolling families now for next school year. These comprehensive early childhood and family support programs are provided at no cost to income eligible families. We offer a variety of part day and full day programs in Pullman, Colfax, Endicott, Palouse, Garfield, and Tekoa. Early Head Start provides a Home Visiting program for pregnant women and children birth through three years of age. Family Consultants will visit your home on a weekly basis to support parents as the child’s teacher and your home as the primary learning environment. For more information on our programs please call 509-334-9290 or 509-332-7005.
This page is sponsored by: Building Blocks Child Care Center • 332-0161 Community Child Care Center • 332-7005 Boost Collaborative Children and Family Support Services • 332-4420 Montessori School of Pullman • 334-4114 Pullman Christian Childcare Center • 334-1035 WSU Children’s Center • 335-8847
Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington is sponsored by:
For Child Care, call our Parent Referral Line, 1-800-446-1114 or email familycenter@childcare.org
CITY OF PULLMAN
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Warm weather has its challenges Pet Owners The interior of a car gets hot very quickly. On a 70 degree day, the temperature can reach over 100 degrees in less than half an hour. Here is an online calculator that estimates in-car temperatures: https://bit. ly/2rJYJnx. Please do not leave your pets in a car.
Explore the Universe at Your Library Experience Virtual Reality at your library on Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. in the library’s Hecht meeting room. Discover new worlds, explore ocean life, or climb Mt. Everest. This program is open to adults and teens ages 13-17 with a signed consent form. Call ahead (509) 33-3595 to reserve a spot or drop-in available.
Ongoing Children’s Library Programs
Home Owners
If you notice that a vehicle or trailer has been parked on the street so long it’s got last winter’s gravel under it, please let us know. Pullman City Code prohibits storing vehicles on the street. A vehicle cannot be left in the same spot for more than four days. Help our Public Works street crews by keeping the street in front of your house clear on the days that the crews are sweeping the streets.
Drivers Parking reminder: If you do park on the street, be aware that you are not allowed to park in any of the following locations: • Within 5 feet of the curb cut to a driveway. • Within 30 feet on the approach to a traffic control device (such as a stop sign). • Within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk (extension of sidewalk across the street). • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Teen and Tween Programs
• Virtual Reality for ages 13-17* on Wednesday, June 19 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Explore the virtual world at the library! *Parental signature required for all participants. Forms are available at the library and on the library website: www.neill-lib.org. • Pizza & Board Games for ages 12-17, on Library Programs Wednesday, June 26 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Bring a are offered free of friend and be eligible to win a $25 gift card! charge, thanks to the generous support of the • Teen Volunteers are needed on Thursday, July 25 Friends of Neill Public from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Reaney Park for the Summer Library. Reading Program finale. Volunteer packets can be picked up at the library starting June 3. Each teen volunteer must complete and return their packet by June 25.
Dogs in Pullman over six months of age need to be licensed with the city. Licenses are available 24/7 at the front desk of the Police Department. Dogs need to be on a leash whenever they are off the owner’s property. We have already seen a seasonal increase of dogs running at large and dog bites. As you walk your dogs, remember that you are required to pick up any waste that your dog deposits, so please carry a plastic bag with you! If you tether your dog outside, make sure it has access to shade and water. Just as you are required to keep your sidewalks clear of snow in the winter, you need to keep your sidewalks clear of encroaching and overhanging vegetation the rest of the year. As you mow your lawn please take note of vegetation that is growing over the sidewalk at ground level and above, and be aware that the vegetation needs to be cleared to a height of seven feet over the sidewalk. Please do your part to improve Pullman’s walkability!
JUNE 2019
Summer reading for youth ages newborn-17 begins this month at Neill Public Library. We hope you and yours will join us. For more information visit the library webpage www.neill-lib.org or call (509) 3343595. Summer reading registration starts Friday, June 14 from noon-6 p.m. Find out how children can get free books from the Friends of Neill Public Library and how teens can get $5 gift certificate and be eligible to win a Kindle Paperwhite.
Special BIG June Programs • Tuesday, June 18, 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. The One and Only Charles the Clown • Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Story time with Pullman Police Officers • Tuesday, June 25, 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Presto the Magician • Thursday, June 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Story time with Pullman Firefighters
S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) programs
• Mother Goose Time (newborn-24 months) Wednesdays OR Thursdays from 9:30-10 a.m. • Time for Two’s Story Time (2-3 years) Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. • Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Thursdays from 10:30-11 a.m.
Adult Library Programs • English Conversation Club meets every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. in the library’s Hecht meeting room. Join other adults to practice your English language skills through basic conversation. Contact Louise Davison (208) 310-0962 or lmdavison66@gmail.com for more information. • Grand Avenue Book Club meets Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hecht meeting room to discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. For more information, contact Rezina Emmons at (509) 334-3595. • Good Yarns Knitting and Crocheting Group meets every Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Hecht meeting room. Join fellow fiber enthusiasts to work on your projects, share tips, and get new ideas. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact the library at (509) 334-3595.
Library Hours
For ages 6-11 years, Thursdays, June 20 and 27 from 1-2 p.m. Stay tuned for more details!
Monday through Thursday – 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday & Saturday – noon. – 6 p.m. Neill Public Library | 210 N. Grand Avenue www.neill-lib.org | (509) 334-3595
PARKS & RECREATION Summer Adventure Camps
Martial Arts Kids Camp
Pullman Parks and Recreation Summer Adventure Camp is an action-packed summer of activities! These week-long, half-day camps are designed for campers ages 3-6 who like to have group fun and build new friendships. The camps run from 8 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday beginning June 17 and ending August 16. Weekly schedule includes Masterpiece Mondays (art/music); Traveling Tuesday (field trip); Wednesday Wonder (science and sensory); Terrific Thursday (large motor/ games); and Friday Fun Day (outdoor/water play). Each day, campers need to arrive wearing sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothes (with appropriate shoes for inside/ outside play), and bring a water bottle labeled with their name. *Fee: $83 per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to experience several martial arts disciplines, play, exercise, and develop a game plan to address bullying verbally and in the worst case scenario. Snacks provided. Youth ages 5-15 are welcome to register for this camp that will be held Monday through Friday, June 3-7 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. *Fee: $95.
Annual Pee Wee Sports Camp This instructional sports program for young children is a camp emphasizing beginning skill instruction, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun! Camp will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, June 17-28. Youth ages 3-4.5 will meet from 3-3:55 p.m. and youth ages 4.5-7 will meet from 4:05-5 p.m. *Fee: $30, which includes a camp T-shirt.
Greyhound Boys Basketball Join Pullman High School Boys’ Varsity Coach, Craig Brantner, as he shares with you his knowledge of basketball fundamentals. Skills covered will be dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and other basic offensive and defensive skills. Camp is open to youth entering 6th-9th grades during the 2019-’20 school year. Camp will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 24-25 from 8-10:30 a.m. *Fee: $40, which includes a camp T-shirt.
Wilderness Survival Week Learn the basics of thriving in the wild! Campers, through fun scenarios on their own or in teams, build confidence, communication skills, and good judgment. Skills taught and practiced include shelters, fire building, wilderness medicine, teamwork, traps, orienteering, cordage and knots, and primitive skills. We play survivalthemed games and the week ends with an exciting final scenario and a certificate of achievement. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch. Youth ages 9-14 are welcome to register for this camp that will be held Monday through Friday, June 1721 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. *Fee: $215.
Triple Play Fun Park & Raptor Reef Indoor Water Park Youth currently in 5th-8th grades will enjoy bowling, go karts, two miniature golf courses, bumper boats, climbing wall, all new expanded laser tag, the ropes course, and arcade and video game area. The giant indoor water park—Raptor Reef— features three giant slides: Prehistoric Plunge, Velociraptor Vortex, Lost Falls, and a wave pool. The group will leave the Pioneer Center at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20 and return about 7 p.m. *Fee: $65 which includes admission, escort/supervision, and transportation to theme park.
*All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits will be charged an additional $2.
CITY OF PULLMAN
JUNE 2019
Some upcoming Public Works Projects Crestview Street & Miscellaneous Stormwater Improvements A number of site improvements are proposed under this project to facilitate relocation of city hall to the old Encounter Ministries building off Crestview Drive. This project specifically includes reconstructing the entrance and driveway approaches to the site (providing improved and safer access for busses and vehicles), striping a left turn lane on Crestview Drive to the new entrance, improving sidewalks and drainage infrastructure from Grand Avenue to the main entrance of the new city hall building (eliminating slipping hazards and enhancing pedestrian access), and other related work. Drainage improvements will also be made to eliminate slipping hazards on pedestrian routes at the following locations: Rocky Way between Grand Avenue and Water Street and near both entrances to Sunnyside Park on Wawawai Road. Autumn-Summer Waterline and Street Improvements work will take place from June to September. The Autumn-Summer Waterline project resurfaces nearly 800 lineal feet of aging residential roadway near Sunnyside Elementary School on Autumn Street and Summer Street. The project scope also includes utility improvements (water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer), excavation, grading, and ADA accessibility updates.
Accelerated Streets Resurfacing 2019 project resurfaces State Street (from Davis Way to Whitman Street), NW Cleveland Street (from Fisk Street to State Street), and Skyline Drive (from West Main Street to Fountain Street). Construction teams must grind nearly 9,500 square yards of pavement, haul and remove roughly 1,500 cubic yards of road excavation material, and place over 2,000 tons of hot mix asphalt pavement. Roadway striping, minor utility improvements, and curb and sidewalk work are also included in the project. The project will be completely wrapped up by the middle of October, with the work on State Street and Skyline Drive scheduled for earlier completion in the month of August. Spring Street Utility Upgrades project involves the reconstruction of sanitary sewer and storm sewer infrastructure on Spring Street at the following locations: between Main Street and Pioneer Street, from Derby Street to Nebraska Street, and at the intersections of Spring Street with South Street and Jackson Street. This project is scheduled to conclude in September of this year, and installs approximately 2,000 lineal feet of new pipe. This work will be the foundation for Spring Street’s resurfacing, which Pullman residents can look forward to in 2020.
ACTIVE ADULTS Walt Disney said, “Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.” Join others in activities at the Pullman Senior Center or various eastern Washington locations. Register at Pullman Senior Center, by calling Monica at (509) 338-3307, or online at www.PullmanParksandRec.com.
Beamers 3 River & Hells Canyon Jet Boat Cruise Adventure awaits! See the tributaries of the Clearwater and Grand Ronde Rivers while traveling on the Snake River of Hells Canyon. Experience bird watching, wildlife observation, and Native American petroglyphs. A U.S. Coast Guard certified captain narrates this five-hour Beamers cruise on the river. Home pickup begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26. We leave Pullman at 9 a.m. and return about 6 p.m. *Fee: $161, which includes catered lunch, escort, and transportation. No refunds after June 1, as tickets are pre-purchased.
Golf Outings Each month we will be offering golf outings to area courses. Each trip will be at a different course to play either 9 or 18 holes. After the round, enjoy a no-host lunch at the clubhouse or a nearby eatery. All trips require pre-registration. Times, dates, and destination are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances. Contact Monica for additional information at (509) 338-3307. We’re heading to Lewiston’s Bryden Canyon Course on Tuesday, June 4. We leave Pullman at 9 a.m. and return about 5 p.m. *Fee: $15, which includes transportation. Greens fees are payable at the course. Cost of meal not included.
Amish Community Auction/Mission Valley/National Bison Range Experience a community auction of homemade crafts from St. Ignatius, Montana’s Amish community. This is one-day auction includes log cabins, furniture, quilts, baked goods, and various other items. Also tour the National Bison Range and hopefully pick up some famous Flathead Lake Cherries. We leave Pullman at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 12 and return about 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. *Fee: $438 for single occupancy/$249 for double occupancy.
The Sound of Music/Leavenworth
Don’t miss this outdoor performance of The Sound of Music in Leavenworth, Washington’s magical amphitheater on a pine-covered hillside. We will leave Pullman at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 5 to travel to Leavenworth for an 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 performance. There will be time to do summer shopping and visit area attractions along the way. We return to Pullman about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7. *Fee: $436 for single occupancy/$242 for double occupancy.
*All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits will be charged an additional $2.
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Fire danger in your yard Pullman Fire Department responds to several cotton fluff fires this time every year, especially on College Hill around the intersection of Hillside and Wheatland. From mid-May to mid-June, cottonwood trees produce fluff that floats on the slightest breeze. This fluff accumulates like snowdrifts, up to six inches or more, under bushes and next to homes. Combined with other dead organic material such as leaves and twigs, the cotton fluff collecting on or near juniper bushes fires can quickly grow and threaten structures. Deputy Fire Marshal Tony Nuttman stated that “they have had people without thinking, toss their cigarette butts into a pile of cottonwood fluff and watch helplessly as the fire takes off through the grass and up the hillside.” Nuttman recommends that if you have cottonwood fluff around your house, wet it down and rake it up and dispose it in your yard waste container.
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 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
Family fun programs for June • Saturday, June 8: Reaney Park Pool opens shortened hours • Saturday, June 15: Reaney Park Pool starts normal hours • Monday, June 17: Summer hours start at PAFC
Synchronized Swim Camp Spend your summer afternoons outside at Reaney Park Pool learning synchronized swimming! This introduction will teach basic positions such as sculling, the tub, and the surface arch. You will have the opportunity to continue learning these skills by enrolling in the synchronized swimming class. Participants must be LTS level 5+ or skills screening. Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 17-28, from noon-5 p.m. *Fee: $150.
American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding Camp Junior Lifeguarding prepares future lifeguards for their role in obtaining a job as an American Red Cross Lifeguard at the age of 15. Due to age requirements, Junior Lifeguards cannot be certified as professional rescuers; a certificate of completion is awarded. Course Prerequisites: Completed on the first day of class. • Swim front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or the side. • Swim the breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence. • Tread Water for 1 minute using arms and legs. • Show a level of comfort on the back by floating on the back for 30 seconds or swimming on the back for 25 yards using the elementary backstroke or back crawl. • Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater. Participants ages 11-14 are welcome to register for camp which runs MondayFriday, June 17-28 from 8-11:30 a.m. at Reaney Park Pool. *Fee: $150. Lifeguard Manual available for purchase.
Personal Training Sessions Schedule your private, semi-private, or friends/family training sessions in the PAFC Fitness Room by appointment with the PAFC personal trainer focusing on your individual fitness goals. Personal Training Sessions may be scheduled in 30-minute, 45-minute, or 1-hour increments. All training sessions must be used within six months of purchase. *Fee: Private: 1 student $30 for 30 minutes. Semi-private: 2 students $18 each for 30 minutes. Family/Friends: 3-6 participants at $15 each for 30 minutes.
Pilates Do you want to develop your stamina, balance, flexibility and core strength and make friends? All levels welcome and mats are available at PAFC for use. Class meets on Fridays, June 10-August 30 from 9-9:50 a.m. *Fee: $6 or Fitness punch card: 7 classes for $34. Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center | 500 NW Greyhound Way (509) 338-3290 | PullmanParksandRec.com
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SPOTLIGHT
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NEW MEMBERS Traveling Tails Pullman, Moscow and Palouse Area (509) 595-1808 merrytravelingtails.com
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: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse Beasley Realty Boost Collaborative Corporate Pointe Developers LLC Cougar Management Services (Cougar Land Motel) DABCO Property Management, LLC Dissmore’s IGA Dixon-Royals Business Advisory Services Edward Jones – Greg Bloom Four Star Supply, Inc Heritage Wheel & Tire Mike Heston – Pullman Fire Chief Hilliard’s Heating & Plumbing Inland Northwest Broadcasting Glenn Johnson Kindred Hospice McDonald’s of Pullman METER Group, Inc Mike Lowery, CPA Moscow Pullman Daily News Moscow Pullman OBGYN Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative, Inc Palouse Care Network Pullman Christian School Pullman Heating & Electric Pullman Laundry Pullman Marketing RE/MAX Home and Land – Deb Sherritt Gary Schell Joe Schmick Student Entertainment Board Sun Rental Center Taco Del Mar Washington Federal Bank WhiteRock Consulting Group, Inc Whitman County Historical Society Wills & Associates, PLLC WSU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Chiara Allen-Featherman, daughter of Carolyn Allen and Dr. Mauricio Featherman is a senior at PHS. Chiara has excelled academically, and enjoyed many extracurricular activities including track, DECA and cheerleading. Chiara is a natural sprinter. She is the 2nd fastest female 100 meter, and 3rd fastest 200-meter sprinter in PHS history. Her fondest memories are competing with her 4 x 400 teammates. Chiara enjoyed the comradery of PHS athletics and has competed hard for PHS. Her DECA teams have twice participated at state competitions and through cheer, Chiara enjoyed supporting the basketball and football teams. After high school Chiara will attend UW to develop her passion for marine biology and hopes to use her analytical skills to make the oceans safer and cleaner.“I want to thank the teachers, administrators, police, parent support groups, boosters, and others that have given me a solid education and safe learning environment.” Go Hounds! Ayo Adaramola is the daughter of Joshua and Ruth Adaramola. She is an honors senior at Pullman High School (PHS). Ayo played her flute as a freshman in PHS Band including the pep band that played for PHS football games and basketball games. Although she is currently not in the PHS Band due to other tasks she is engaged in, she continues to play flute in the orchestra and is a key vocalist at other events around the community. Ayo has been involved in Link Crew, which helps incoming students, mostly freshman, to navigate their way through school and help them build a relationship with current students. She is also very involved in her community. For example, she volunteers at Pullman Action Center. This school year she has been focusing on her senior project which is a research on the effects of self-efficacy on student academic success. The project has been very successful and Ayo has gained more knowledge and experience. After high school, Ayo plans to pursue a college education and attend WSU to study psychology starting from fall 2019. Maria Jaiyeola, daughter of Emmanuel and Maria Jaiyeola, is a 16-year-old senior at the Pullman High School. Maria participated in school’s activities and clubs from her freshman year to senior year. Her freshman year she did key club and during her sophomore year and junior year she participated in FFA. Maria has also been involved in school sports such as Track and Field and out of school she does soccer. She also joined orchestra from her sophomore year through to senior playing her violin and currently she is trying to learn the piano and cello. Giving back to the community she volunteered at the Whitman County Humane Society and at the moment she’s a volunteer at the Community Child Care Center and loves it. After high school, Maria would love to major in mass communication and broadcasting/ journalism so she can influence the world with her words and actions.
Truth, Justice, and the Distinguished Young Women Way Program April 13, 2019 The Distinguished Young Women of Pullman Program would like to thank the following businesses for supporting our program this year with their generous donations. We could not offer the scholarships without your continued support.
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Anita’s Rentals Beasley Realty Busch Distributors Inc. Coldwell Banker Edward Jones-Gregory Bloom Four Star Supply, Inc. Hillard’s Jess Ford Jonny Fisher DDS Kiwanis Club of Pullman Motley & Motley
• Myers • The Newby Family Spirit Auto Rebuild/Towing Award • P1FCU • Via Family Chiropractic • Parametrix • Zoe Coffee & Kitchen • Jessie Penmann In-Kind Donations • Pickard Orthodontics • Bishop Place • Pullman Disposal Service, • Crimson & Gray Inc. • RE/MAX • Pullman Lions Club • Safeway Floral • Relaxed Living • Stewart Title • Sam Dial Jewelers • Walmart • State Farm Insurance
June General Membership Luncheon Tuesday, June 11, 12-1pm Gladish Community & Cultural Center – View Room Catered by: Zoe Coffee & Kitchen Presentation: “Pullman Working For Food Security” The luncheon cost is $18 per person, or $15 per person for Pullman Chamber of Commerce members. Reservations for the luncheon are required. Please RSVP for the luncheon to the Pullman Chamber by June 7 at noon. (509) 334-3565 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com General Membership Luncheon cancellation policy: Please notify us no later than noon the Friday prior to the luncheon to cancel your reservation without charge. Due to our catering parameters, cancellations/no shows after that time will be charged. We understand that schedules can change last minute – if you are unable to attend a luncheon, please feel free to have another attend in your place!
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 • Events Coordinator: Regan Donaldson • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
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PULLMAN CAMPUS
SFCC Pullman Welcomes New Mathematics Faculty We are excited that Dr. Kalpana Kanwar joined the SFCC Pullman earlier this year. Developmental and college mathematics is one of the largest subject areas at our campus and we are pleased to welcome a new colleague with a broad background of teaching and research experiences. Here is what Kalpana shared recently about herself and her joy of teaching Mathematics: What do you love about teaching Mathematics? I always had fun with Math when I was a student and felt a calling as math education is widely perceived as difficult and often experienced negatively. I am inspired to be a math teacher as I find great joy in simplifying the subject for others. Teaching also nurtures my own creativity as I experiment with new ways to introduce mathematical ideas, connect concepts, and engage students with compelling problems and tasks at the right level of complexity. And, of course, I am always looking to create and foster a student’s personal interest in a course they are taking with me. I have had the opportunity to teach a wide range of subjects at various university levels and feel teaching Mathematics is the best thing I could do! What can students expect in our classes at our campus? I cultivate a classroom culture in which students clearly see the road to mastery in a mathematical subject and feel ownership and joy in their own development. Also, I go into the theory and relevance of each subject, even at beginning levels. And I have heard from students and colleagues that my classes offer accessible learning materials and interesting and Dr. Kalpana Kanwar easy-to-understand examples. I most recently served as an instructor at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio, where I worked with development of my research subject and I have been fortunate to share my a broad variety of students and their different needs. My students can research findings at conferences and with colleagues. always count on me for special support and creative ideas when they are Do you get time away from Mathematics? struggling with class material or if they need extra time to understand and Oh yes! I appreciate my family time and seeing our two-year-old master a topic. daughter grow. I also make time for classical Indian music, meditation, What development in your field of practice and expertise excites you? yoga, baking and swimming. I worked on generalized prime ideals of near-rings for my doctoral Kalpana Kanwar holds a Ph.D and Master of Philosophy in Mathematics studies. Recently, the near-ring has found its application in the areas from Bansathali University, Rajashtan, as well as a Bachelor of Education of Coding Theory, Cryptography Graph Theory, Geometry and other from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India. branches of Mathematics. I am excited to see these applications and
Strong Finish of School Year for SFCC Pullman We are pleased to welcome the largest class of SFCC Pullman students at our Commencement on June 10. That evening over forty graduates will receive their hard earned diplomas for completing their Associate Patrick Forster, Assistant Dean, SFCC Pullman degrees from SFCC President Dr. Nancy Szofran and CCS Chancellor Dr. Christine Johnson. They will be joined by several graduates from our ABE, GED or High School completion programs, celebrating a different, but equally important, milestone on their educational pathway. Commencement 2019 caps a year of extraordinary growth and achievement for our campus. We are
grateful for Dr. Mary Jo Gonzales, VP of Student Affairs at WSU, to deliver our Commencement address and lead us in our reflection and excitement about this profound moment for each of our graduates and for our campus community as a whole. Several SFCC student leaders recently had a chance to meet with Dr. Gonzales to share their excitement and ambivalence about graduating as well as their aspirations for what lies ahead on their educational and personal journeys. Theirs were stories of exemplary courage, perseverance and curiosity. We are proud of this exceptional group of graduates whose journey we were privileged to support in the past and whose prospects are an inspiration to all of us at SFCC Pullman. If you have questions or suggestions about how SFCC can serve you or the Pullman community, please contact me at Patrick.Forster@sfcc.spokane. edu or join me for a conversation at our Community Coffee Table on June 13 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Calendar • June-August Adult Basic Ed, drop-in every M-Th, 8-noon • June-August Placement testing, M-W & F, 1-4pm • June 10 Commencement, 6:30-7:30pm • June 13 Community Coffee Table, 9-10am • July 1 First Day of Summer Quarter • August 26 Final Day of Summer Quarter
Patrick Forster, Assistant Dean, SFCC Pullman
New mailing address: SFCC-Pullman PO Box 642451, Pullman WA, 99164-2451 Our new 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
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The Food & Shelter Folks Don’t know what a community action agency is? In Whitman County, we’re the food and shelter folks. We’ve been hearing from people in the community that those who need our services don’t know where to go for emergency food and shelter, or affordable housing. The Food & Shelter Folks is a new way to communicate about Community Action Center. We are rebranding so everyone knows where they can find help with food and shelter needs, and so everyone knows where to tell their friends to go for help. “We want to be accessible,” said Jeff Guyett, Community Action Center’s Executive Director. “Information about how to meet food and shelter needs should not be something people need to work hard at to find.” Community Action Center will launch a campaign soon to increase the community’s awareness about all of our services to reduce poverty on the Palouse.
Basic Food and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) June Outreach
Commercial Kitchen Rentals Benefit Community Food, Create Social Ties
Did you know Community Action Center rents the Community Kitchen to food entrepreneurs and community groups who need a commercial kitchen to legally prepare food? Some of the activities we can host include a space for food vendors to prepare their products for farmer’s markets juries, gourmet cooking classes, school/campus group fundraisers, team-building exercises, or locavore community meals. We aim to build a sense of community and stimulate the Palouse’s food-based economy. We plan to incorporate opportunities for networking and other business-building events in the next year. The Community Kitchen is a licensed commercial kitchen, approved for all commercial uses. Entrepreneurs can apply to be an “anchor” business, with regular reserved times, or for one-time use. All income from Community Kitchen rentals funds Community Food programs, which include the food bank, food bank gardens, and cooking/food resource management classes for food bank clients. Hours available: 8:30-4:30, Monday-Friday.
Community Action Center and Neill Public library are partnering at Neill Public Library every Saturday in June to answer questions and process applications for people interested in either Basic Food or CSFP. Basic Food helps low income people make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Questions about eligibility? Ready to apply or renew your benefits? Come to Neill Public Library at one of the times listed below—no appointment required! The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of lowincome persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious foods. Are you a senior citizen with questions about the program? Want to apply?
Price: Community groups: $15 per hour
Outreach Dates
(At Neill Public Library in Pullman)
Startup food businesses less than 1 year old: $20 per hour
June 1st, 15th, and 29th 2019 from 12pm – 3pm
Established food businesses more than 1 year old: $25 per hour How to apply/schedule: Call 509-334-9147 or stop by CAC’s offices at 350 Fairmont Road and ask for Joe or Ashley. We will make an appointment with you for a kitchen tour and explain the application process.
Community Food The Community Food Bank is in need of the following donations: • Fresh produce
• Peanut butter
• Boxed meals
• Sugar/Flour
• Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste)
• Diapers sizes 4, 5, & 6
You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00).
June 8th and 22nd 2019 from 2:30pm – 5:30pm
FOOD PANTRY
BREAD ROOM
MONDAY
Closed
8 am – noon; 1pm – 4:30 pm
TUESDAY
Closed
8 am – noon; 1pm – 4:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
11 am – 1:00 pm
8 am – noon; 1pm – 4:30pm
THURSDAY
4 pm – 6:00 pm
8 am – noon; 1pm – 6:00 pm
FRIDAY
Closed
8 am – noon; 1pm – 4:30 pm
Bread Room is closed during the lunch hour from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
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MIMOSAS AT RICOS ENJOY BREAKFAST WITH A CLASSIC MIMOSA It’s patio weather! Come join us!
Buy One Breakfast, Get a Second Breakfast of Equal or Lesser Value for Half Price Coupon expires 06/30/2019. One coupon per table per visit. Coupon can not be combined or used with any other sale or special. Not valid for take-out.
Minors seated before 7:00 p.m., and allowed until 8:00 p.m.
200 E MAIN, PULLMAN • 332-6566
Alpine Animal Hospital Under new ownership by Jennifer Ronngren, DVM and Ashley Nichols, DVM
Where quality, compassionate care is our top priority.
Your Full Service Dog & Cat Hospital PREVENTATIVE CARE URGENT CARE SENIOR CARE GENERAL SURGERY DENTISTRY AND DIGITAL DENTAL X-RAY ULTRASOUND DIGITAL X-RAY IN-HOUSE LABORATORY THERAPEUTIC LASER BOARDING GROOMING PUPPY AND OBEDIENCE CLASSES Francesca Corcoran, D.V.M. • Ashley Nichols, D.V.M. • Jennifer Ronngren, D.V.M.
design that builds you up HK Creative is dedicated to making the world brighter, friendlier and easier to engage with through wellcrafted design. With an emphasis on collaboration, communication and kindness, HK Creative seeks to provide clients with a fun experience that leads to beautiful, functional designs. Clients will receive results that go beyond simply meeting their needs—they enrich and enliven everyone who encounters them.
Located on the Pullman-Moscow Hwy.
509-332-6575
www.alpineanimalhospital.com • Like us on Facebook
Serving your pets’ needs on the Palouse since 1968.
Warmer weather brings both sunshine and tick season. Remember to visit us for safe and effective tick control for your furry friend. Check our website’s piece with “Hot Weather Tips” for more info on heat-related issues.
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