Pullman Community Update
VOL. 26 | NO. 6 JUNE 2021
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Thank you to our 2020-2021 Pullman High School Student Ambassadors!
The Student Ambassador Program is a team that is comprised of representatives from the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes at Pullman High School. The students met virtually with the Superintendent and other district staff throughout the 2020-2021 school year to share information, provide feedback on the high school experience, and broaden the understanding of school-related issues. The program has been a great partnership and has provided students with the opportunity to share their voice with district administrators and the school board. Some highlights of the productive conversations and work of the team include: • Discussion on how to improve the hybrid and distance learning experience for all students. Student ambassadors provided valuable feedback on how to improve our freshman and new student building tours. • Provided feedback on ways to increase access to mental health
resources for students at a distance and students attending school in person. • Brainstormed new and innovative ways to connect students with non-academic activities and identify more opportunities to strengthen communication between staff and students. • Have open conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion which resulted in the formation of a Student Equity Panel comprised of high school students to provide insight into what the student experience is in our schools. • Creation of a Racial Awareness video that includes information about a variety of cultures to help raise awareness and inform our community.
Quotes “What I loved most about being a student ambassador was that you could help make sure that everybody’s voices are heard and you can help make the school a safe and fun place for everyone. All the people that I got to work with made my experience amazing. I loved making a difference and I hope to all the new ambassadors after me that they keep up the good work!” – Lily Johnston, Freshman “What I loved most about being a student ambassador was working together to engineer solutions with the other ambassadors; they are all great people.” – Tianyi Chen, Freshman “It was an amazing opportunity being able to directly communicate with Mr. Pollestad and Dr. Maxwell on issues regarding our school. I had a ton of fun at our meetings, and I really felt that the voices and concerns of PHS students were being heard and addressed. – Marissa Carper, Sophomore
Thank you to all of our Pullman High School Student Ambassadors for providing insight into the student experience at PHS, and “What I loved most about being helping PHS to continue to an ambassador was feeling like I had provide an excellent education and a voice in the matters of the school experience for high school students! and that I could help make the high
school experience better for my peers.” – Christopher Infranco, Junior "I loved the opportunity to represent my peers and engage in conversation with our district leadership on issues involving racial equity, communication, and so much more!" – Kellan Yoshikawa, Senior
In This Issue… Pullman School District Pullman Regional Hospital Gladish Community & Cultural Center Community Colleges of Spokane Habitat for Humanity Community Calendar Washington State University Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse Pullman Chamber of Commerce Washington Idaho Symphony Community Action Center Pullman Kiwanis Pullman Council on Aging Pullman Community Montessori Whitman County Humane Society
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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Pullman High School Teacher Sherree Komp Named Recipient of 2021 Dedicated Teacher Award Each Spring the Pullman School District Board of Directors awards one teacher with the “Dedicated Teacher Award.” This year, based on a nomination from Principal Juston Pollestad, Pullman High School Math teacher Sherree Komp was honored with the recognition from the Board. A few of the kind words Mr. Pollestad had to say about Ms. Komp: “Sherree has served Pullman School District for more than two decades and is a current Math teacher at Pullman High School. Over the years, Ms. Komp has demonstrated an ethic of continuous improvement. She has incorporated new classes, taken on the role of department team leader, is the senior class advisor, and is a role model for our students. Ms. Komp has been able to build relationships with students even throughout this pandemic. She found her way down to the gym to work with students and let them know they were cared for during the beginning of the year. I know this extra effort kept students coming back…Ms. Komp held them together. The accomplishments of continuous improvement made by Sherree Komp should be recognized and celebrated! She is an example of a dedicated classroom teacher and she is one of the many people that make Pullman School District great!!” Congratulations Ms. Komp!
2021 Dedicated Teacher Award Nominees: • Trisha Doumit, Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School • Marci Sontgerath, Teacher at Franklin Elementary School • Erin Thompson, Teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School • Meghan McKeirnan, Teacher at Kamiak Elementary School • Ed Davis, Teacher at Lincoln Middle School
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
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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• Felicia Oluwafunmilola Adesope • Aasem Ayman Alharbi • Isabel Marie Alt • Elijah Niall Altman • Leonel Anastacio-Chacon • Jocelyn DeLorme Andrews • Emily Jolie Arganbright • Natalie Elise Armstrong • Spencer Michael Armstrong • Brenden Michael Baker • Guido Comito Baldridge • Ayden Paul Barbour • Lian William Zhou Barrett • Andersen Philip Barry • Kelsi Monica Benton • Ana Luz Bernal Rodriguez • Ryan Kenneth Bickelhaupt • Calista Lynn Bishop • Adam Richards Blehm • Kaitlyn Lorraine Bonzo • Lillian Helen Bosley • Henry Joseph Breeze • Marisa Kaitlin Brunelli • Steven Ray Burkett • Sean Joseph Burnet • Krystina Marissa Calene • Sarah Claire Campbell • Stella Blue Carman • Jayden Jaiting Chen • Zakary Elijah Christen-Cooney • Connor Matthew Clouse • Willis Robert Coffey • Bryce Michaelis Collins-Gregory • Carson James Coulter • Samantha Kate Balow Coyle • James Wyatt Crist • Joshua Paul Cruz • Laura Kathrine DeBowes • Lakiah Maureen Devich • Cameron James Dishon • Emily Ann Renee Divine • Hannah Nicole Donnenwerth • Madison Kay Druffel • Meghna Pream Dutta • Mason James Emerson • Clement Reese Erickson
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• Zackary Ryan Farnsworth • Haylie Marie Ficklin • Megan Nicole Forbes • Alexis Abigail Forsberg • Timmon Webster Friel • Bryan Markus Fulfs • Olivia Evelyn Galloway • Rollie Dennison Gammel • Kyla Morgan Gatewood • Hanna Violet Gecas • Chelsie George • Elias William Gould • Christian Tyler Hansen • Ryan Carl Hanson • Xavier Dorian Hanson • Samara Linn Harmon • Kiara Paige Harvey • Addison Mae Hawes • Drew Jeffrey Hayton • Willow Simone Heaney • Elizabeth Ann Heath • Oak Lee Asher Held • Sarah Westen Heroff • Genevieve Regina Higginson • Kalee Jo Hildenbrand • Chadwick Darnell Holt-Turner • Travis Allen Holt-Turner • Tycho Miles Honeywell • Garrick Quentin Huston • Molly Ellen Jobson • Chelsea Linda Johnson • Colden Bjorn Johnson • Ella Merette Johnson • Emerald Marie Johnson • Colby Matthew Jones • Kinsey Jolyn Kallaher • Reebal Adam Karaki • Sarah AbdelRahman Khatib • Isaac J Kim • Hannah Cynthia King • Owen Peter King • Diego Francisco Kittelson • Desirae Marie Koch • Dylan James Komp • Paige McKenzie Komp • Isabella Faith Koyama
• Alice Jean LaRiviere • Mitchael Brian LaVielle • William Jinseo Lee • Chloe Terese Legreid • Allison Grace Lenssen • Emily Mae Libey • Ravi Alexander Lin • Ryan Peter Lippay • Ada Griselda Lorenzana • Christian Steffen Ludwig • Emma Grace Martin • Nadia Matveeva • Suzanne Mae McKee • Jamie Danielle McMurray • Meghan Analeigh McSweeney • Alexis Suzanne Meyer • Madeline Grace Mickas • Daniel Danger Mielke • Andrew Lee Miller • Ralph Wyatt Miller • Joel Charles Moore • Nigel Harris Mumford • Safiya M Nazerali • Gabriel Joseph O'Brien • Mia Elizabeth Ohki • Austin Michael Oldroyd • Robert Alan O'Toole • Carissa Marie Owens • Elsa Christiana Parent • Sydney Brynn Paul • Cody Alan Perkins • Tanner Gregory Richartz • Jacob Steven Rider • Kadence Vaughn Rinehart • AlmaRosa Robles • Evalina Marie Rodriguez • Gracie Rose MacRae Rogers • Kyrie Eleison Rollins • Jay Sahaym • Om Sahaym • Sarah Forster Sanders • Chloe Anais Beidler Schnore • Kobee James Scott Schuler • Hessa Davana Segoh • Alexis Miranda Sheridan • Aayush Shrestha
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da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery Surgeon, Nancy Panko, M.D. Tells All
Nancy Panko, M.D.
Robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci at Pullman Regional Hospital has “revolutionized surgery,” says Nancy Panko, M.D., surgeon with Palouse Surgeons. “When I talk to my patients, I tell them I use robotics and list the reasons why it’s my preference, as their surgeon.”
The da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system was new to Pullman Regional Hospital in 2012 and has been in high demand by surgeons and patients ever since. It’s used for surgery in the areas of general surgery, gynecology and urology.
The Benefits of Robotics “The very fine movements of the robot in small spaces— like the upper and lower abdomen—is critical to having a successful surgery,” explains Dr. Panko. • The da Vinci’s wristed instrumentation at the end of the laparoscope allows for full range of motion, meaning surgical tools can be more easily maneuvered with minimal movements and less “port pain” or pain at the incision site. • Enhanced magnification provides superior visualization; surgeons can see blood vessels and tissue layers in great detail using the da Vinci system. • While a surgeon sits at a console, they are in complete control of the robotic arms and wristed instruments, which mimic the movements of the surgeon’s hands and fingers. The robot also eliminates any tremor of the human hand. To read more visit pullmanregional.org/panko
A Fond Farewell
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
2021 Recognition Awards Pullman Regional Hospital Employee of the Year: Anna Engle, R.N.
all that encompasses a truly dedicated and wonderful caring professional.” – excerpt from nomination form
Dr. Mike, as he’s known by most, is a staple of Palouse Pediatrics— which was founded by his father, Dr. Al Frostad. Excerpts from nomination forms: It’s with many mixed emotions that I share with you my decision to leave my position as a family nurse practitioner at Pullman Family Medicine on June 30, 2021. It’s hard to believe that I have spent 18 years on the Palouse with 15 of them at Pullman Family Medicine. I have loved my job and my colleagues. I am headed off to explore my next chapter in Bigfork, Montana with the intent of exploring more outdoor adventures. Thank you for the honor of allowing me to assist you with your primary health care needs. I will sincerely miss caring for you. However, your care doesn’t have to miss a beat. My colleagues, Dr. Laura Baker, Dr. Drue Webb, Dr. Benjamin Adkins, Jennifer Davis, and Teresa Tomaszewski, are accepting new patients and are here for you and all your healthcare needs. They are prepared to make your transition to another provider as seamless as possible. I wish you optimal health and hopefulness as we continue our journeys. Sincerely, Kristine Brenc, ARNP To schedule an appointment at Pullman Family Medicine, call (509) 332-3548.
“many, many, families put their trust in Dr. Frostad” “Dr. Frostad has successfully followed his father in leading outstanding care of pediatric patients in our community. I feel this award is long overdue.”
Anna has worked at the hospital for 16 years and is a Clinical Volunteer of the Year- Betsy Wheeler Coordinator and registered When there is a job to be nurse in the Medical/ done, Betsy is always willing Surgical unit. Anna serves to jump in. She completes on numerous committees, all of her volunteer work and is praised for being a with accuracy and a smile. leader and team player. Her positive attitude is “Anna has influenced me through her work to just contagious to others and be better. Be a better person, employee, and friend. Her she truly makes Pullman selflessness is commendable. She does what is best for the Regional Hospital a better place with her presence. We’re so patient, the organization and the staff. She gives her all, thankful for you, Betsy! all the time. Anna is the epitome of our hospital’s mission Generosity Inspires Partnership- Peggy McDonnell statement, values and vision.” – excerpt from nomination Peggy was instrumental in launching our Story Time and form Pen Pal programs this year. She jumped in 100% to make our Nurse Excellence: Caitlin Carl, R.N. first Story Time video which not only acted as an example Caitlin has worked at for others to create their videos, but encouraged others to the hospital for 11 years participate as well. Peggy was also one of our first volunteers and is a registered nurse in to join the Pen Pal Program where she has built a fun the Medical/Surgical unit. relationship with the little guy that she writes back and forth Caitlin is always quick to with. Thank you for all that you do, Peggy! devote time and energy to efforts that continually Generosity Inspires a Healing Environment- Jan Gaskins Pre-Pandemic, Jan was one of our volunteers that ensured improve patient care and our hospital reading materials were clean and looking their teamwork. best for our visitors. Now that our volunteer programs have “Caitlin is engaged, informed, professional and has halted, Jan has jumped in and served countless plates of the utmost commitment to creating the best possible environment for our patients and staff. She is truly invested goodies to our staff to keep them smiling and at their best for in the holistic care and success of her patients. She epitomizes our patients. Thank you so much, Jan!
Physician Excellence Award Recipient: Mike Frostad, MD, Palouse Pediatrics.
To my patients at Pullman Family Medicine,
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“respects the expertise of colleagues in other departments, works with different groups of professionals in the hospital to advance care of kids.”
Generosity Inspires Patient Comfort- Cheryl Holman
Cheryl is one of the members of our creative team and takes a strong lead on the sewing of rice bags for the BirthPlace. Cheryl does a perfect job sewing, but also does a great job coordinating the needs for our sewers. She picks up supplies at the hospital to distribute and then delivers the finished product to us ready to go. Thank you for your hard work, Cheryl!
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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College of Medicine receives accreditation for first rural residency program in Pullman “Launching a residency program in the heart of Cougar country means not only providing care to the people who serve so many across the WSU community, but increasing the likelihood that our own medical students will practice medicine in Pullman and surrounding areas for generations to come.” Residency, also known as graduate medical education, is the three- to seven-year phase of medical education following graduation from medical school that prepares physicians for independent practice in a medical specialty. Studies have shown that about 43% of new physicians practice in the state where they attended medical school, that number can increase to 70% when they complete both their medical education and their residency in the same state. “The medical community in Pullman is eager to host physician residents and enrich their education through the leadership of Dr. Stephen Hall,” said Scott Adams, CEO of Pullman Regional Hospital. “We’re confident the experience our physicians and Pullman Regional Hospital can provide will produce well-rounded, community-minded physicians.” Dr. Stephen Hall
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine has earned accreditation to start its first family medicine residency program in Pullman. The WSU Family Medicine Residency Program-Pullman, based at Pullman Regional Hospital, is a three-year residency training program focused in a critical-access hospital in which physician residents will have opportunities to experience the full range of family medicine practice. The program, which will welcome its first residents in summer 2022, will host three residents per year for a total of nine residents when fully implemented. Critical access hospitals have 25 or fewer acute care beds and serve rural communities with essential health care services. As a critical access hospital, Pullman Regional Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, imaging and labs, full-service obstetrical care, physical and occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, in addition to primary, pediatric, orthopedic, sleep medicine, behavioral health and cardiology care through its network of clinics. “Serving the rural and underserved has been our focus from the beginning, so we are extremely proud to launch our first rural residency in Pullman,” said Dr. John Tomkowiak, founding dean of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.
The program received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) after a rigorous two-year development process following the college’s initial ACGME accreditation as a sponsoring institution in 2018. For more information about the WSU Family Medicine Residency Program-Pullman or to learn more about the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, visit medicine.wsu.edu or pullmanregional.org/foundation
We Love Our Volunteers! Pullman Regional Hospital held the annual volunteer appreciation event as a drive through event to show our gratitude for their services throughout the pandemic.
Residents of the WSU Family Medicine Residency Program-Pullman will train at Pullman Regional Hospital, in sub-specialty clinics with area physicians and in a residency primary care clinic to be constructed in the hospital. “This family medicine residency is one of a very small number of programs nationwide where residents experience the majority of all three years of their training in a critical access hospital, allowing them to learn first-hand what it takes to care for our communities,” said Dr. Jonathan Espenschied, associate dean of graduate medical education and continuing medical education. “We have been eagerly planning for and working toward this moment with Pullman Regional Hospital for several years, and we look forward to bringing these new residents into the rural and underserved areas of eastern Washington where they are needed most.” Dr. Stephen Hall, a family medicine physician for more than 30 years, including five years overseas with the Air Force and 24 years treating patients in the Palouse region, will serve as the program director leading operations, recruitment and education for the residency program. “Pullman has a long history of educating future physicians, and this residency program takes that to the next level,” said Hall. “I am proud to train the doctors who will serve in rural areas and the surrounding region for generations to come.”
Volunteer Coordinator, Nikki Nolt, hands out gift bags at the drive through Volunteer Appreciation event, held in April.
June | Health Education Calendar 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ZOOM, Emily 856-520-2983 2nd Board of Commissioners, 1st Wednesday, ZOOM, Hospital Administration 4th Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 1st Friday, 10:00 am -2:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves.org 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, Sundays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, ZOOM, Bdentler4175@gmail.com 11th Coffee Club, A Prescription to Socialize, 2nd Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 am, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org; 509-336-7404 13th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, Virtual Meeting, Contact Zoe or Lorraine for access, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Zoe Cooley, 208-835-3071, Lorraine Cline, 509-758-0284
14th, 28th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2nd & 4th Monday, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Cherie Villeneuve, cvilleneuve@ruralresources; (509)-332-0365
23rd Coffee Club: Second Cup, A Prescription to Socialize, 4th Wednesday, 10:00 am, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org, 509-336-7404
Breast Feeding Support, every other Monday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, ZOOM, BirthPlace
30th Jean’s Reads & Recommendations, Last Wednesday, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/centerfor-learning-innovation, Noel Nicolai, PhD.
Pre Op Total Joint Class, Video, 24hrs/7, https://info. pullmanregional.org/joint-replacement-online-class, Maile Kellar, PTA, Orthopedic Care Coordinator 18th Children’s Health Art Outreach, WSU-CCC/PRH-CLI Partnership, 3rd Friday of Month, https://www. pullmanregional.org/about-us/center-for-learninginnovation, Noel.Nicolai@pullmanregional.org
Palouse Parkinson’s Support Group, For Info Only, 208-882-5770, criersgard@yahoo.com Childbirth 101, Not At this time, BirthPlace Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, Not At this time, Not Meeting Due to COVID, Annie Pillers, 509-332-4414 Weekend Childbirth, Not At this time, BirthPlace
22nd Lupus Fibro Support Group, Virtual Mtg , 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@pullmanregional.org
for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar
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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
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Memories of events past...
Good Times Will Be Back!
Tenant News Gladish welcomes new tenants
Three tenants have recently joined the Gladish family: Schauer Music which offers Violin/Viola lessons. Its website is https://angelaschauer.mymusicstaff.com. Pullman Art Car which offers Art Classes and more. Its website is https://thepullmanartcar.com.
Fundraisers like OctoberFest!
Inspired Martial Arts, LLC, which offers Taekwondo classes for youth. Its website is www.facebook.com/InspiredMartialArtsPullman. More about The Gladish tenants will be featured in later PCUs.
PCM adds staff for fall
Pullman Community Montessori has hired two teachers for the younger and older elementary students. Also, school officials have hired two classroom assistants, but report that hiring is not finished yet! There is still time to register for kindergarten! The school also has a few seats available in 3rd - 5th grade. Applications are available at its website. PCM is also in the middle of its Donor Door Campaign? The fundraising opportunity will improve classroom doors including keyless entry. Donations above $250 will have the option to place a family or business name on a plaque mounted to the door.
Events Sponsored by Festival Dance!
To learn more about all our jobs and projects, visit: www.PullmanCommunityMontessori.org.
Memorial Day holds many traditions
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Some people wear a red poppy in remembrance of those fallen in war—a tradition that began with the World War I poem, “In Flanders Fields.” From the devastated landscape of the battlefields, the red poppy would grow and, thanks to the poem, the flower became a powerful symbol of remembrance. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
Programs featuring the Community Band of the Palouse.
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 • Pullman Art Car, https://thepullmanartcar.com/ • Schauer Music, https://angelaschauer.mymusicstaff.com/ • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162 CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center, 334-1234 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114 • YMCA of the Palouse
FITNESS/WELLNESS • AA District 2 • Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com • E. WA Surf Soccer Club Palouse, Brandon Schreiner • Inspired Martial Arts, LLC www. facebook.com/InspiredMartialArtsPullman • 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 FOODS • A&Y Cuisine ORGANIZATIONS • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 • Amalgamated Transit Union • American Legion Post 52 • Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-3397110 • 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 • Whitman County Humane Society SCHOOLS • AC Driving School, Room 306 • Pullman Community Montesorri (Public School)
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Joyous Reopening We expect to resume in-person services before the start of fall term classes, which return to in-person instruction, bit.ly/ fa21classes. Student services at our Center should be available by-appointment-only soon, and we intend to open our doors to the public by August following the health and safety guidelines in place at the WSU Pullman campus, bit.ly/wsucovidinfo. Contact our office now to begin or continue your educational journey with us this fall!
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN
Pullman Honors Students We are proud of the 68 students who earned academic honors in our winter quarter. 39 students won President’s Honors and 29 students Vice President’s Honors. To gain this recognition, students must be enrolled full-time and in good standing. President’s honors require a term GPA of 3.5 or higher, VP’s honors a term GPA of 3.0 or above. Congratulations, and thank you for inspiring your peers, faculty, and student service staff at the Pullman Center through your pursuit of academic excellence.
President’s Honors
Eric Tetzlaff
Briannah Aguilar
Gavin Wang
Emily Arganbright
Nathanael Zink
Pari Breitsprecher
plus 14 students
• June-August Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS+ Open Enrollment, M-Th
Eva Chastain
• Sep 20 First Day of Fall Quarter ‘21
Sofia Cordero
• Dec 13 Final Day of Fall Quarter ‘21
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Sophia Chun Aiden de Vries Saida Garselloui Danner Hamilton Sarah Heroff Aspyn Hoppe Sarah Hulst Samantha Klover Jeongwoo Lee Janine Ludwig Lindsey Lundgren Suzanne McKee Tatym Medina-Cole Angel Milanez Isaiah Molsee Isaiah Rollins
Vice-President’s Honors Sevansita Agrippa Khalid Alhamami Tejnoor Aulakh Alma Cardenas Vincent Costello Jacob Diehl Zoeii Freeman Christopher Green Gabriel Haug Danielle Matera Kalista Mccafferty Cameron McSweeney Elizabeth Nazarov Amanda Osterman Nicole Serpanos Demiel Uraziri Hayden Wilkie plus 11 students
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
JUNE 2021
Pullman Community Update 11 Event Sponsor
Love Our Locals Sponsor • Connie Hall
Buy it Now Sponsor • Jennifer Ewers, Attorney at Law
Foundation Layer Sponsors • AAndrea Beckett and Jeri Pool • Aspen Park of Cascadia • Beasley Realty • Brent and Donna Bradberry • Cathy and Casey Blood • Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associates • Dave Ostrom • Dale and Carolyn Knowles • Gritman Medical Center • John and Mary Read • Kathy and Bryan Slinker • Latah Credit Union • P1FCU • Pickard Orthodontics • Prenell Gage, PLLC • Umpqua Bank
Auction Donors • 1912 Center • Airway Hills Driving Range and Miniature Golf • Alan and Virginia Martinson • Alaska Airlines • Ampersand Oil & Vinegar Tap House • Anonymous Donors • Artisans at the Dahmen Barn • Art Just for You • Atom Heart Music, LLC
• Bertie’s Gift Shoppe at Gritman Hospital • Blake and Lynda Ballard • B & L Bicycles • Brused Books • Cafe Artista • Candis Claiborn • Cathy Blood • Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet • Clearwater Canyon Cellars • Clearwater Fly Casters • Colter’s Creek Winery • Colton Elementary School Students • Connie Hall • Crafted by Our Creator • Craig Whitcomb • Dale and Carolyn Knowles • Dan and Joyce Leonard • Dave Ostrom • Dianne Daley Laursen • Donna Bradberry • Eva Workman • Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Moscow • Frances Davies • Golden Teriyaki • Hodgins Drug and Hobby • Humane Society of the Palouse • Idaho Native Plant Society, White Pine Chapter • Iron Wok • Jason Noble • Jennifer Wallace • Jeri Pool • Jerry’s Auto Repair • Jesse Schauer • John Read
• Juliana Cheatham • Just Trade • Kathy Dahmen • Kathy and Bryan Slinker • Katie Dentzman • Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre • Legacy Floors LLC • Lisa Uhlenkott • Lodgepole • Louise Regelin • Marshall and Rhonda Comstock • Mary Silvernale Shook • Merry Cellars • Molly Klingler • Molly Spain • Moscow Candy Company • Moscow Elk’s Golf Course • Nancy Zabriskie • Nectar Restaurant and Wine Bar • Neill’s Flowers and Gifts • Nels and Joyce Reese • New Garden Restaurant • Northwest Public Radio and TV • Northwest River Supplies (NRS) • Noshies • Oak on Main • Owen Wallace • Palouse Country Candy • Palouse Discovery Science Center • Palouse Habitat Surplus Sale • Palouse Patchers • Pete Comstock • Pickard Orthodontics • Pizza Perfection • Potlatch BSA Scout Troop 358 and Venture
Crew 360 • Pour Company • Pullman Building Supply • Pullman Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center • Pullman Dairy Queen • Pullman Radio • Rico’s Pub • Rotary Club of Moscow • ROW Adventures • Safari Pearl and Eclectica • Sam Dial Jewelers • Sanity Seekers Quilt Group • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Sella’s Calzone and Pizza • Snake River Seed Cooperative • Spence Hardware & Supply • Sue Engels • SYG Nursery and Landscaping, Inc. • Team Idaho Real Estate • Terry Grieb • Tick Klock Drug Store and Gifts • Tom and Jeri Harris • Tom and Millie Wimer • Tom Woodrum and Alice Fadner • Toys by Ken Day • Tri-State Outfitters • Values & Vision Financial Advisors @ Waddell + Reed • Wally Quast • Wendy Lawrence • White Pine Outfitters • Whitman County Association of Realtors (WCAR) • Whitman County Sheriff’s Office
Home Builder Sponsors
• Wild at Art • Wild Woodworks Idaho • WSU Office of the VP for Finance and Administration • Yia Yia Nikki’s • YMCA of the Palouse • Zelda’s Pet Grooming • Zeppoz
Dessert Dash Donors • Anita Thorsteinson • Birch & Barley • Goose House Bakery • Meg Palmer • Nectar Restaurant & Wine Bar • Nick Odberg • Paige Buehler • Shanna Hiscock • The Filling Station • Trista Noble
Beans ‘n’ Jeans Commitee • Anita Thorsteinson • April Young • Austin Slaughter • Cathy Blood • Connie Hall • Dave Ostrom • Jennifer Wallace • Jeri Pool • Juliana Cheatham • Kathy Slinker • Mary Silvernale Shook • Nancy Tribble • Tara Wimer
• Tenley Burke • Trista Noble • Wendy Lawrence
Beans ‘n’ Jeans Supporters • Amplify, Inc • Encompass Media Outdoor • Imported Car Service • Inland Cellular • Inland Northwest Broadcasting • MC Glenn Johnson, Mayor of Pullman • Merry Cellars • Moscow Pullman Daily News • Northwest Public Broadcasting • PNW Halal Meats • Pullman Radio • Tri State
Palouse Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors • Cathy Blood, President • Mick Nazerali, Vice President • Connie Hall, Secretary • Jason Smith, Treasurer • Marshall Comstock • Steve Dublinski • Jennifer Ewers • Ryan Hamilton • Jason Noble • Dave Ostrom • Nancy Tribble • Jennifer Trout • Lisa Uhlenkott
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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
• PRH, 12 Step Men, ZOOM, 5 p.m., see pg 7
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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
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• Pullman Chamber General Membership Virtual, noon, see pg 16 • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, ZOOM, 7:00 p.m., see pg 7
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• PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, ZOOM, 7:00 p.m., see pg 7
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• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel.
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• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel. • PRH, Board of Commissioners, ZOOM, see pg 7
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• Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza, see pg 16
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• Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza, see pg 16
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• PRH, Coffee Club, ZOOM, 10 a.m., see pg 7 • PSD, Last day of school, 11:00 a.m. dismissal
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• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., see pg 7
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• PSD, PHS Graduation
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• Pullman Chamber Annual River Raft Trip, July 9 • Mutt Strut, August 14
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• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 1 p.m., see pg 7
• PRH, 12 Step Men, ZOOM, 5 p.m., see pg 7
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• PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, ZOOM, 4:30 p.m., see pg 7 • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, ZOOM, 7:00 p.m., see pg 7
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
You’ve seen Dr. Universe on Northwest Public Broadcasting, you’ve read the column in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News, and now you can listen to the monthly podcast. In partnership with Regional Theatre of the Palouse, WSU’s new Ask Dr. Universe podcast features science questions from kids and aims to inspire the next generation in science, technology, engineering, and math.
JUNE 2021
Well-wishers wave the WSU flag on Stadium Way during a drive-thru commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 in early May. (Photo by WSU Photo Services)
Each episode runs about 10 minutes and features questions like: Do flying squirrels really fly? Why do some cheeses stink? Why do we have seasons? Why do ants build hills? Since the podcast launched last fall, more than 35 WSU faculty, graduate students, and alumni have offered their time to help investigate kid questions. “Kids ask so many great questions and we are excited to explore some of those questions on the podcast,” said WSU science writer Rachel Webber. Of course, the Ask Dr. Universe podcast wouldn’t be possible without the talented theater kids from Regional Theatre of the Palouse who help read questions from kids around the world, share fun facts about science topics, and highlight simple experiments and activities for listeners to try at home. Episode 8 questions how toothpaste helps clean our teeth, why people get sunburns, and how Saturn’s rings formed. The episode features Mark Leid, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Cynthia Cooper, an associate professor at WSU Vancouver, and WSU alumnus David Atkinson, who works at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab. Families on the Palouse who listen to an episode of the Ask Dr. Universe podcast this summer can send an email to Dr.Universe@wsu. edu with the subject line “Podcast,” and Dr. Universe will mail them a sticker to say “Thanks!” Stickers are available to the first 50 listeners who email Dr. Universe.
WSU President and First Lady Kirk and Noel Schulz prepare to celebrate the Class of 2021 during a drive-thru ceremony at the WSU Pullman campus in early May. (Photo by WSU Photo Services)
Visit askDrUniverse.wsu.edu/podcasts to find the podcast archive or help your student submit a question for a chance to be featured on a future episode.
Graduates of the Class of 2021 show their school spirit during a drive-thru commencement ceremony in early May at WSU Pullman. (Photo by WSU Photo Services)
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Rosé the Coug way 150 E. Spring St. Pullman, WA • VISITOR.WSU.EDU • (509) 335-INFO 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
JUNE 2021
ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE OF THE PALOUSE
Pullman Community Update 15
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults are abused, neglected, or exploited.
24-Hour Hotline 509-332-4357 www.cvsc8.org What Causes Elder Abuse It can be challenging to stay readily connected to our communities, networks, and resources as we age. As a result, older people are more likely to experience social isolation, which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect. Some other risk factors include dementia, mental health issues (of the older person and/or perpetrator), and poor physical health. The Most Prevalent Type of Elder Abuse: Fraud According to the FBI, scammers tend to target seniors for the following reasons: • Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent credit. • Elderly victims may not report crimes, for example, because they are concerned that relatives may think the victims no longer have the mental capacity to take care of their own financial affairs. • People who grew up in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s were generally raised to be polite and trusting. Con artists exploit these traits.
Unfortunately, abuse occurs in every demographic and can happen to anyone—a family member, a neighbor, even you. It is estimated that only one in five of these crimes are reported. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day aims to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic circumstances affecting elder abuse and neglect.
How can we Address the Problem?
• Provide older people who experience abuse with a safe environment to speak out and tell their stories • Challenge injustice and ageist stereotypes • Keep in contact and talk with your older friends, neighbors, and relatives frequently • Ask questions and listen to older adults • Learn more about elder abuse and how to prevent it at https://ncea.acl.gov/ • Contact Adult Protective Services (1-877-734-6277) or the Crime Victim Service Center’s 24-hour hotline (509-332-4357) if you be-
The Crime Victim Service Center works under the umbrella of Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse. Over 40 years of leadership in advocating for peaceful families, relationships, and communities.
• 24-hour crisis hotline • Advocacy-based counseling • Emergency confidential shelter • Legal & medical advocacy • Child advocacy • Community presentations & outreach • Violence prevention programming • Support groups • Information & referrals
All services are confidential and free of charge.
Caring about elder abuse is about caring for justice for all. Adapted from materials by the Administration on Aging, an agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
JUNE 2021
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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: • Allegra Image 360 • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse • Avalon Care Center – Pullman • Beasley Realty
745 N Grand Ave #104 Pullman, WA (509) 332-1640 facebook.com/pullmanrollys
• Boost Collaborative • Cougar Land Motel • DABCO Property Management, LLC • Deb Sherritt – RE/MAX Home & Land • Edward Jones • Evergreen Tire & Auto Repair • Four Star Supply, Inc • Heros N Sports • Glenn Johnson • McDonald’s of Pullman • Mike Lowery, CPA • Moscow Pullman Daily News • Moscow Pullman OB/GYN • Myers Auto Rebuild & Towing • Palouse Care Network • Palouse Trading • Pita Pit
We opened Rollys in October of 2018 to bring something new and exciting to our community and provide employment opportunity to our young youths. Our youngest employee was 14 when he joined our team, and to see the growth and commitment in him with his time management in school, sports and work is amazing. Rollys survived the flash flood in 2019 and is staying strong during this Covid Pandemic. With continued support of our community, you are not only helping a small business stay afloat but also keeping us alive to be able to provide a great establishment for our young adults (both high school and college) who wish to gain work experience while in school. The concept of fresh-made rolled ice cream derived from Thailand. Rollys uses no stabilizers or additives, and we have the ability too also make anything on our menu dairy free (not able to roll though). Our shop is a one stop shop for anything to satisfy your sweet tooth, offering smoothies, milkshakes, sundaes, sno cones, bubble waffle (a must try!), and our famous rolled ice cream made from scratch. We also have new Boozy ice creams! (a must try also! For 21+ of course). Continue to support local and come on in say hello to our fabulous Rollys crew members. Rollys Owners
Crystal and Adrian Gayles
BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
• Pullman Christian Childcare Center • Pullman Greyhound Boosters • Pullman Laundry • Pullman Vision Source • Sims Glass • Wills & Associates, PLLC • WSU Student Entertainment Board • Zeppoz
400 SE Fairmount Pullman, WA (509) 332-2627 www.mbspbs.com
JUNE 2021
PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Mia Ohki
Emily Libey Emily Libey has always been actively involved in the PHS community since she was a freshman. Emily has taken pride in being a PHS cheerleader for 4 years while maintaining good grades and positive relationships with her teachers and peers. While at PHS Emily has received the “Most Valuable” and “Most Inspirational” award in cheer and the “Spirit” award from participating in the Distinguished Young Women Program. One of Emily’s favorite memories of her time at PHS was when she taught cheers and stunts to kids at the Future Greyhounds Cheer Camp.
Mia Ohki, daughter of Takuya and Sarah, has had a full and rewarding experience as a student at Pullman High School. She has dedicated herself as an athlete on the varsity volleyball and varsity track teams while maintaining a 4.0 GPA as valedictorian of her class. Her devotion and discipline have made her a valuable asset inside and outside of the classroom.
From her time at PHS Emily has truly valued all of her teachers. Emily even wrote each teacher a letter and made them individual gift bags to show them how much she appreciated them. The teachers at PHS have inspired Emily to pursue a degree in Elementary Education at WSU in hopes that one day she can impact students the way that her teachers had impacted her.
Outside of school Mia works as a lab intern at Meter Group and will go on to major in Biology at Brigham Young University in the fall. She intends to become an orthodontist.
Mia’s other school activities include Key Club, Theater, Senior Vocal Choir and Morse Code Club. She also serves as the senior class Vice President and Executive Press Secretary.
Her other interests and activities include surfing, piano, art, and adventures like climbing Mt Fuji and skydiving. This summer she will travel to Brazil for a humanitarian service project to build a school for orphans and teach English.
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 • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
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WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY
JUNE 2021
JUNE 2021
COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
Pullman Community Update 19
The Food & Shelter Folks Davis Way Housing Gets a New Lease on Life Meet the Staff: Carrie Chase, Community Food Manager Tell me about yourself. I’ve only been in Pullman for six months, I moved with my family from North Carolina when my husband got a job at WSU. I am originally from a small town in Montana and Pullman seems to have a similar vibe. Community Action Center has such a large umbrella of services, they touch so much of the community and I’m excited to be part of it. How long have you worked at Community Action Center? A week and a half, but I have 15 years’ experience in Social Services. My experience is in transitional housing and services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. I had interviewed with Community Action Center when we first moved here, but decided not to take a job at that time. This job seems like a perfect fit for me. I had taken some time off without working during the move and the pandemic, but now I am rejuvenated and ready to get back into it. Describe what you do at Community Action Center. I oversee the food bank, including the garden plots. I will be building connections with the community and I get to be part of the Mobile Farmstand start-up. What’s special about your job? No day will be the same as the last, which is exciting. I will be able to meet so many different people in different places in their lives, which is kind of fun. What do you do in your free time? I like to hike, read, cook, and spend time with my family. Repairing our new house seems to take up a lot of our time.
Community Action Center sealed cracks that were causing water to enter the basement and installed a drain system. Fixtures in all bathrooms, landscaping, and new concrete walls, steps and walkways completed the renovations. Davis Way housing gives residents who have experienced homelessness the opportunity to build skills to be stably housed. Residents live in the units for a two-year period, learning financial management and paying a portion of their rent. After two years, they transition into long-term housing in Community Action Center affordable housing units or another Community Action Center wrapped up long-term home. renovations to its transitional housing units on Davis Way in May, replacing bathrooms, The project started in June 2020 and the heating system, entrances, and walkways experienced construction delays due to the to improve residents’ safety and comfort. pandemic. “It’s’ a cleaner, better, newer, and more “We faced a lot of obstacles but were able modern place to live now,” said Tim to overcome all of them,” Connell said. Connell, Rental Properties Manager and Community Action Center received Maintenance Coordinator. “We brought it an $185,000 Washington State Housing into the 21st century.” Trust Fund “Housing Preservation Grant” The project replaced an antique oil for the project. The housing team is furnace with heat pumps in each unit. grateful to Kunkel Construction, Omega Electric, Hillyard’s Plumbing, All-Fab, SYG Hydroseed, RL7 Excavation, and Pho’s Painting for their work on the renovations.
Save The Date – Riverview Grand Opening Ceremony! What: Come celebrate the grand opening of Pullman’s newest affordable housing with a ribbon cutting ceremony and festivities. When: Wednesday, July 14, 5:30 PM Where: Riverview Apartments, 1155 Bypass Drive, Pullman
Community Food We are taking food donations by appointment! We humbly ask our generous community members to call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. We still encourage monetary donations. Your dollar will go farther in buying food than if you spend it yourself at the store! Please donate at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We need the following donations: • Laundry soap • Dish soap • Diaper wipes • Clean boxes/bags used for distribution You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). To donate, please come to the parking lot, call the front desk, and we will have a staff member come to your car to take the donation.
FOOD PANTRY
BREAD ROOM
MONDAY
Closed
TUESDAY
Closed
WEDNESDAY
11 am – 1:00 pm
THURSDAY
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
8 am – 4:30 pm Please note our 8 am –– 4:30 pm Free Room is now 8 am – closed 4:30pmdue to COVID-19 8 amregulations. – 6:00 pm
FRIDAY
Closed
8 am – 4:30 pm
(note the change!)
PULLMAN KIWANIS
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JUNE 2021
Sue Guyett receives Community Service Recognition award
Kiwanis awards two PHS seniors for performing arts The Kiwanis Club of Pullman recognized Pullman High School senior Kyra Harris with the club’s third annual Performing Arts Prize of $600, and fellow PHS senior Daniel Mielke with the honorable mention award of $300. Harris started private violin lessons at seven years old, participated in group classes and the Cantabile String Ensemble in the University of Idaho Preparatory Division, and the Greater Palouse Youth Orchestra. At the beginning of her junior year, Harris was invited to join the Washington State University Symphony Orchestra. She was in a violin duo for four years and competed in Music Fest Northwest 2019, receiving a gold
The Pullman Kiwanis presented its 2021 Community Service Recognition Award to Sue Guyett for her long history of service work in Pullman. Guyett is currently board president for the newly formed Pullman Good Food Co-op. At Pullman’s Community Action Center, she spent three years launching the garden programming. At Pullman School District, she helped with food and cooking education by launching a Kyra Harris Lincoln Middle School Culinary Club. She has been a long-time volunteer of the Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center, donating her time with the Cabaret fundraiser, helping medal and a certificate of merit. She to bring in many items for the auction, and developing the Shopping also scored a 95 in the highest solo Spree at Dissmore’s IGA. level competition. Recipients of the award are outstanding contributors to the well being Harris hopes to become a and environment of Pullman, serving as exemplary role models for Pullman’s children, men, and women. member of the Washington Idaho Symphony Orchestra and join a chamber group. Mielke learned trombone at Lincoln Middle School, and now plays lead trombone in Pullman High School’s concert and jazz bands. He is also active in the PHS drama club, acting and singing in The Little Mermaid, Wizard of Oz, Emma, and other plays. Mielke has sung in the advanced ensemble choir as a tenor.
The Pullman Kiwanis club meets virtually
via Zoom, Thursdays at noon. Join us for great speakers and a fun time—guests are always welcome. Contact us for more information. Follow Pullman Kiwanis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too!
pullmankiwanis.org
Mielke plans to study music education at Washington State University and play in the Cougar Marching Band and other ensembles.
PULLMAN COUNCIL ON AGING
Pullman Community Council on Aging A legacy of caring for Pullman seniors Join The Board! We are looking for members of the community to join our board of directors and are hoping YOU are interested! Because everyone ages, anyone is welcome to apply regardless of previous experience. If you’ve been wondering how to get more involved, this is your COVID-safe opportunity to give back! Email pullmancomcoa@gmail.com for more information. Due to COVID-19, Senior Chore Service is suspended until Autumn 2021, but be on the lookout for the rollout of our ADOPT A GRAND PROGRAM: matching interested seniors with youths and families to share knowledge and have fun!
Introducing our new Executive Director, Emma Trayte Emma is a born and raised Pullmanite, as well as a graduate of Pullman High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities for Leadership from Seattle University and
is passionate about community building and intergenerational comradery. Much of her organizational experience has been for children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes. She has also worked as a waitress in the memory care unit of one of Pullman’s fantastic retirement homes and has experience as an in-home
Meals on Wheels
We provide: Pullman’s Meals on Wheels & Senior Chore Service. We publish: “Guide to Senior Services for Pullman & Whitman County.”
• Age 60 or older,
• Who are unable to cook meals that are appetizing and healthy. • Meals are available 7 days a week; recipients can also choose to receive them only on selected days.
(Her dog’s name is George.)
The Pullman Community Council on Aging improves the quality of life for local seniors through advocacy and action: identifying needs, developing solutions, and connecting resources.
Meals are available to Pullman seniors • Who are unable to leave home unassisted, or for whom leaving takes considerable and taxing effort,
caregiver for her mother post major surgery. She knows that while aging is universal to the human experience, it is deeply personal. She is excited and honored to have this opportunity to give back to the community that raised her.
Fun Fact: Pickleball was invented in Washington State and is named for the dog that kept chasing the ball, Pickle!
CONTACT US Pullman Community Council on Aging P.O. Box 1123, Pullman, WA 99163 • Website: PullmanCCoA.org • Email us: PullmanComCoA@gmail.com • Call: 509-339-4000 (includes Meals on Wheels)
JUNE 2021
PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI
WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
SAVE THE DATE!
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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Whitman County Humane Society Grant of $5,000 will help save more lives in Whitman County
JUNE 2021
Star Pet
Meet Junie B Jones! Good news! Whitman County Humane Society has received a $5,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support our lifesaving work for homeless pets in Whitman County. “Today Petco Love announces an investment in Whitman County Humane Society and hundreds of other organizations as part of our commitment to create a future in which no pet is unnecessarily euthanized,” said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. “Our local investments are only one component. This month, we will also launch the first of our national tools to empower all animal lovers to drive lifesaving change right alongside us.” Petco Love is a nonprofit leading change for pets nationally by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since their founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, they’ve empowered organizations with $300 million invested to date in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. And, they’ve helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations, like ours, nationwide. “With kitten season upon us, this grant will help us save the many kittens that come to our facility, often from barns and fields around Whitman County. We are excited to have these funds which will provide resources to nurture stray animals into better health and prepare them for adoption. Petco Love’s support of WCHS is so meaningful to our staff and community, all of which are so proud of the lives we get to save!” said Annie Lindsey, Foster Program Director.
This one-year-old female German Shepherd mix was transferred from Adams County Pet Rescue after being surrendered when her humans moved. She would love someone who is trying to get outside more! She would be a great hiking and camping companion, is very trainable, and once she bonds with her people she will be so dedicated to them. Junie B has some quirks that impact the type of household she can go to. She is not dog, cat, or young child friendly. She needs work on basic obedience training, too, but she likes to learn and to please. What makes Junie so great? She is SO sweet to her humans! She loves everything "people" and wants to be the center of attention. She is willing to be independent at times, but it's pretty obvious that she is looking for a couch to hang out on. Junie is also one of the smartest dogs around. We think that with a stable lifestyle, this girl would shine! Junie B Jones is already spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. Her adoption fee was kindly sponsored by a member of the public so there is no adoption fee associated with taking Junie home!
Thank you to our Sponsor!
Whitman County Humane Society is a nonprofit organization that values the human/animal bond, provides stewardship for homeless pets, and promotes compassionate treatment of all companion animals. Serving Whitman County since July 1, 2000, WCHS has saved thousands of dogs, cats, exotic pets, and even barnyard animals. We have maintained a live-release rate of over 97.5% and have been able to provide substantial community assistance with our food bank, TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) program, and spay and neuter assistance program. For more information about Whitman County Humane Society, visit whitmanpets.org. To learn more about Petco Love, visit petcolove.org.
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SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-6 PM Monday-Saturday.
POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 poochpark@whitmanpets.org • Open dawn to dusk daily
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