Pullman Community Update May 2022 by Carol Cooper

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Pullman Community Update

VOL. 27 | NO. 6 JUNE 2022

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Andy Mielke named 2022 “Dedicated Teacher Award” Recipient

At the April 27, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, Andy Mielke, Pullman High School Music and Drama Teacher, was presented with the 2022 Dedicated Teacher Award by our Board of Directors. Each year, the board selects one certificated employee to receive this recognition. Andy was recommended for this recognition by Juston Pollestad who was so inspired by Andy’s commitment to the Pullman School District, how he so humbly serves Pullman High School (PHS) students, and how he quietly works to help students find success and enjoy their experience as a Pullman High School Greyhound. Andy has served the Pullman School District for almost 17 years! Juston Pollestad, Pullman High School Principal, shared that “over the years, Mr. Mielke has demonstrated an ethic of continuous improvement. This focus on improvement has been exemplified by his work for his students in the classroom and in after school activities, where Andy is both the Drama club and Band director for Pullman High School. PHS is often looking for new classes to meet the ever-changing needs of our students. During his time at PHS, Andy has helped to create Guitar, as well as Drama class. These classes have been a huge success! Andy has also worked hard with band and drama to create well-respected performances and build unity within our community.”

From all of us here at Pullman School District, we extend our congratulations to Mr. Mielke! 2022 Dedicated Teacher Award Nominees: • Marci Sontgerath, 1st Grade Teacher at Franklin Elementary • Annalisa Kiblen, Kindergarten Teacher at Sunnyside Elementary • Trish Blehm, 3rd Grade Teacher at Kamiak Elementary School • Marie Wallace (Parrish), 1st Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School • Madison (Mimi) Dissmore, Math Teacher at Lincoln Middle School

In This Issue… Pullman School District 1-5 Pullman Regional Hospital 6-7 United Way 8 Gladish Community & Cultural Center 9 City of Pullman 10 Community Calendar 11 Gladish Performing Arts Centre 12 Community Colleges of Spokane 13 Washington State University 14

Thank you to our 2021-2022 Pullman High School Student Ambassadors! The Student Ambassador is a team that is comprised of representatives from the Freshman, Sophomore, Thank you to ourProgram 2021-2022 Pullman High School Student Ambassadors!

Junior and Senior classes at Pullman High School. The students met with the Superintendent, Pullman High The Student Ambassador Program a team that comprised of representatives from the provide School Principal, and other district staffisthroughout theis2021-2022 school year to share information, Freshman, Junior and Senior classesthe atunderstanding Pullman HighofSchool. The students feedback onSophomore, the high school experience, and broaden school-related issues. met with the High School and other with district staff throughout 2021TheSuperintendent, program has been Pullman a great partnership and Principal, has provided students the opportunity to sharethe their voice with district the school board. Some highlights productive conversationsand and work 2022 schooladministrators year to shareand information, provide feedback onof thethe high school experience, of the team include: broaden the understanding of school-related issues. • Finding ways to make Pullman High School more sustainable. The program hasfeedback been a great partnership and has provided students with opportunity to • Providing on ways to increase access to mental health resources for the students. share•their voice with district administrators the school Some highlights of the into the Brainstorming new and innovative ways to and increase studentboard. feedback to gain greater insight productive andfrom work of thepoints teamof include: studentconversations experience at PHS varying view. • Focusing on ways to make meal times run more efficiently. • Finding to make Pullman High School sustainable. Thank you to allways of our Pullman High School Student more Ambassadors for providing insight into the student • Providing feedback on ways to increase access to mental health resources for students. experience at PHS, and helping PHS to continue to provide an excellent education and experience for high • Brainstorming new and innovative ways to increase student feedback to gain greater school students! insight into the student experience at PHS from varying points of view. • Focusing on ways to make meal times run more efficiently.

Crime Victim Service Center 15 Pullman Chamber of Commerce 16-17 Washington Idaho Symphony 18 Community Action Center 19 Kiwanis 20 Pullman Community Montessori 21

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Growing STEM Pathways and Partnerships at Pullman High School Bob Maxwell, Superintendent and Juston Pollestad, Pullman High School Principal

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Additionally: education prepares today’s students to become innovators and • Offer students and educators more insight into careers inventors of tomorrow by emphasizing hands-on learning and career pathways with real-world applications. STEM-based education teaches • Create clear and efficient feedback loops between the students valuable skills that make them more employable school district and SEL to meet current and future labor demands. Pullman Public • Ensure relevant, authentic, and challenging content in Schools continues to engage in partnerships to enhance STEM classrooms education courses embedded within our Career Technical Partnership Elements Education program. Financial Contribution from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has been a longterm partner with Pullman Public Schools. About 15yrs ago To help ensure the success of the program, SEL will contribute SEL partnered with Pullman High School to provide an $100,000.00 toward the program in the first year of the partnership with the intention of supporting the program as it electronics teacher. The electronics program provided many develops; this will be assessed at the end of each school year. students with a strong electronics foundation and introduction to several related career pathways. However, when the teacher The financial gift will be used to support the program holistically and may be used in the following ways: retired, the program ended as well. Recently, Pullman High • Hire and maintain a teacher for the STEM pathway, School administration has been looking to reestablish this and/or important connection with SEL. During the past year, Juston Pollestad, PHS principal and John Casselman (k-12 Education • Purchase equipment and materials, and/or Outreach for SEL) have been working together to build • Purchase curriculum, and/or the foundation for a STEM course(s) and pathway that will • Subsidize professional development for the STEM drive higher quality, relevance, and authenticity in learning pathway teacher opportunities by aligning school and industry resources and needs. Jill Bickelhaupt, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Continued financial support would be contingent on Pullman Director at Pullman High School will oversee the framework Public Schools demonstrating progress on three goals within the program for the STEM course(s) in engineering and manufacturing 1. Student achievement in the STEM pathway across all program. demographics Vision 2. Graduation rates and post-high school program admission/employability Provide a STEM course(s) and pathway that provides a high quality, relevant, and authentic learning opportunities by aligning school industry resources and needs to all students regardless of societal or economic barriers. Students participating in the program will be better equipped to explore and pursue careers in STEM fields that interest them, especially those related to manufacturing and engineering.

3. Enrollment, particularly among students who face more barriers to educational opportunities The proposed initial program offerings for the 2022-2023 school year includes multiple sections of Engineering Essentials, Computer Aided Drafting and Advanced Placement Computer Science. Registration is still being finalized.

This incredible partnership with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and Pullman High School will enhance the Increase educational opportunities for students in STEM fields, Career Technical Education STEM offerings and pathways and help students develop a proactive problem-solving mindset and provide students with 21st century skills that are needed by a deeper sense of curiosity in academics, particularly among current and future occupational fields. students who tend to have fewer educational opportunities and We want to extend our gratitude to Schweitzer Engineering for personal support structures in place. this amazing opportunity and partnership. Purpose

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

Board of Directors Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org

Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org

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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

JUNE 2022

Dr. Jonathan Lee Appointed to Medical Innovation Director Role Jonathan Lee, MD, Pediatrician with Palouse Pediatrics of Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID, has accepted the role of Medical Innovation Director for the Pullman Regional Hospital Center for Learning & Innovation. Dr. Lee will continue providing full-time care for patients at Palouse Pediatrics. He will now devote several hours a month to help hospital and clinic network staff and physicians develop innovation projects which improve health and wellbeing for patients and the community. A stipend to support Dr. Lee’s role has been funded by an anonymous donor. "I am pleased to join the Center for Learning & Innovation team as the Medical Innovation Director. In this role, I will help oversee innovative efforts at Pullman Regional Hospital & Clinic Network, provide clinical oversight and support for new projects, and ensure we continue to be a leader for innovation in healthcare,” said Dr. Lee. “Dr. Lee will be a tremendous asset to our team. In addition to his medical expertise, he has a background in electrical and computer engineering and has a passion for using technology tomake the world better,” said Becky Highfill, Center for Learning & Innovation Director. “As we strive to remain a regional leader in healthcare, continuous learning and innovation are incredibly important. We’re so lucky to have physicians, clinicians, and employees who continually innovate to make patient care even better and healthcare more accessible.” Jonathan Lee, MD Pediatrican Palouse Pediatrics, Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network

Dr. Lee joined Pullman Regional Hospital’s pediatric medicine practice, Palouse Pediatrics, in 2021. He sees patients in both the Moscow, ID and Pullman, WA offices. Dr. Lee earned an undergraduate degree from the California Institute of Technology in electrical and computer engineering. He attended Medical School at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and completed his residency at Seattle Children’s Hospital. He holds a certification through the American Board of Pediatrics. The Center for Learning & Innovation at Pullman Regional Hospital was founded in 2013. Since inception, the center has provided oversight, funding, and support to a variety of projects including the Speech Sounds Visualized app, Virtual Reality (VR) distraction therapy, MARTTI translation technology, and the development of a new hospital maternity gown. The center also provides community education and classes, health resources, and partners with local and regional organizations.

Carol Driskell Receives DAISY Recognition Award Carol Driskell, a registered nurse with Pullman Regional Hospital’s Same Day Services, was recently honored with a DAISY Award, an international nurse recognition program for nurses who go above and beyond to care for their patients. Carol was nominated by a grateful patient who described her as comforting, kind, and proactive. “I recall her holding my hand and letting me know she was there if I needed anything. It was kind, and I felt very safe,” wrote the patient in a nomination letter. Carol has been a nurse for 20 years; her career at Pullman Regional Hospital started in 2008. Carol’s interest in nursing stemmed from watching her dad’s progression with blood cancer and the amazing care he received from nurses at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Carol determined same day surgery was the area she wanted to provide care in because of the focus on patient interactions. She finds interacting with her patients to be rewarding and energizing. Additionally, Carol enjoys teaching nursing students at Pullman Regional Hospital and watching them find their passion and progress through their own nursing careers. Carol Drisklell, RN, (center) with her nominating grateful patient (left) and Jeannie Eylar (right), Chief Nursing Officer

To learn more about the DAISY Award, or to nominate a nurse at Pullman Regional Hospital, please visit pullmanregional.org/daisy-award

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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER

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Tenants plan summer schedules, ready for busy fall Research our roots

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or the CBoP and musicians are welcome!

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The Community Band of the Palouse (CBoP), which for med in 1974, draws adult musicians from the Palouse region of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, as well as surrounding communities. The group plays music for the joy it gives members and the joy they hope to share with audiences. CBoP performs regularly throughout the year with venues catering to people of all ages including families and youth. A subset of band members also performs as the German Band, Auf Gehts, and has been doing so for nearly 40 years. An additional subset of the band, CBoP Sr., plays regular concerts at area senior residences and care centers. The band welcomes interested musicians to dust off their instruments and join! The band has rehearsed at Gladish for 10 years. It per-forms special Veterans Day and holiday concerts there. Two concerts planned for this summer: July 4, 5 p.m., at Sunnyside Park and July 13 at Reaney Park (probably 6 p.m.) After about two years off due to Covid, its goals for this year are “to gradu-ally get back to playing and performing as we did before the pandemic.” Director is Matt Zook. Connect with the group: Website: http://palouseband.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/palouseband Email: palouseband@gmail.com Mailing address: Community Band of the Palouse, PO Box 1196, Pullman WA 99163.

Two long-time Gladish tenants are Whitman County Historical Society and the Whitman County Genealogical Society, two separate organizations but united in a common commitment to the rich heritage of Whitman County. The Historical Society was founded in 1972 and the Genealogical Society was founded in 1984. One part of the overall organization, the Historical Society Archive collects materials such as photographs, books and pamphlets, letters, family histories, business records and other documents that explain the area’s past people and activities. The two organizations work well together as the historical side works to organize collections and make materials accessible using the PastPerfect database and the genealogical side has produced indices of for finding and tracing people in the county. Both groups collect, research, protect, archive and catalog, all items of historical value for Whitman County and to make it available to the public upon request. Members develop stories with supporting photo, when available from writers for WHCHS’s publication Bunchgrass Historian published three times a year since 1972. The volunteers say they enjoy helping people in historical quests to find people, locations, businesses, photos or just the gen-eral character of what life might have been like for their ancestors. Volunteers are available every Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon and by appointment. The Genealogical Society schedules programs several times a year, too. WCHS is looking for more volunteers to train and help preserve the county’s history. To contact the WCHS Research inquiries, email: wchsdirector1@gmail.com. A form to volunteer is available at the website: whitmancountyhistoricalsociety.org. Those interested can contact the genealogical society from its website at https://whitmancgs.org. writing to its address is P.O. Box 393, Pullman, WA 99163, or at whitmancgs@gmail.com.

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Sydni Meyer rejuvenates historic pool, kickstarts summer fun for community When it comes to her role as a City of Pullman Parks and Facilities maintenance worker, Sydni Meyer dives right in. One of her big tasks every year is preparing Reaney Park Pool before flocks of families and individuals storm the scene for the official opening on June 11. “It’s busy—families, kids—everyone loves coming here,” she said. For example, Sydni works on the 25-yard lap pool with only the occasional helper or two. Once drained, the pressure washing begins. She’s committed to quality, opting to purge the pool of its many layers of paint from years past. With the old paint removed, Sydni skillfully works in blue and black epoxybased paint over a couple days to get the 105-year-old pool looking like new. She allows 1-2 weeks for the paint to dry, refills the pool, and balances the pool water with the necessary chemicals leading up to opening day. Parks & Facilities Director Kurt Dahmen described Sydni’s enthusiasm: “Sydni has a great passion for swimming pools and puts her heart and soul into the work she does. She’s a true asset to our department and the Pullman community.” Growing up, Sydni was born to love the water. A Pullman native, she frequented Reaney Park—especially the pool—with her younger brother, cooling off and making fun summer memories. Sydni even lifeguarded at the pool for several years, following in her grandma’s footsteps. “As a kid, I was a pool rat; we’d stay until it closed. Yeah, I love it here.” She joined her first swim team at age 6 and continued swimming competitively through middle school and for Pullman High School. Her aquatic expertise led her to coach the Moscow High School swim team, the Adult Master’s Program at the Pullman Aquatic Center, and teach two years of beginner swimming courses at WSU. While Reaney Park Pool and her days as a lifeguard hold a special place in her heart, Sydni took lifesaving to the next level by becoming a reserve firefighter for Whitman County Fire District 12 two years ago. She brings an EMT certification to the job, one of the few on her team. One thing’s for certain, Sydni is on a mission to help our Pullman parks sparkle as the community looks to make new memories this summer: “Yeah, I can’t sit still. I don’t feel like I’m working when I’m here. I love my job,” she said with a smile.

Public Safety Tips for National Safety Month How to stay safe this summer:

1. Be aware of your surroundings. Cell phones and earbuds are common distractions. 2. Keep your doors locked, even while at home. Be wary of unexpected visitors, and always check who’s behind the door before opening. 3. Park in well-lit areas, lock up, and check in and around your vehicle before getting inside. 4. If you go out, tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll arrive. 5. If you see something, say something. Please report suspicious activity by calling 911 in anemergency or (509) 332-2521 for non-emergencies.

Summer’s here! What’s up? Pitch, Hit, & Run

Mayor Glenn A. Johnson Councilmembers Francis Benjamin Becky Dueben Megan Guido Eileen Macoll Ann Parks Nathan Weller Pat Wright

Please reach out with your comments and questions for the Mayor and Councilmembers at

city.councilmembers@pullman-wa.gov.

2021 Consumer Confidence Report Now Available

The City of Pullman Water Department is pleased to present a summary on the quality of the water provided to you during the past year. You may find the 2021 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of Pullman Drinking Water System by visiting: https://bit.ly/2021COPCCR . If you are unable to access the report for any reason, please call (509) 338-3243 for assistance or to request a copy in a different format.

Summer Construction Underway

As summer construction heats up, stay informed. Follow the City of Pullman on Facebook and Twitter for construction updates and traffic impacts. Also, check out the Traffic Control webpage: pullman-wa.gov/traffic_control for details on active and upcoming projects.

June 4 | Pullman City Playfields, 820 SE South Street | Cost: FREE | Registration required Major League Baseball’s Pitch, Hit, & Run invites youngsters (age 7-14) of all skill levels to compete in In Case You Missed It events that highlight their pitching, hitting, and running abilities in a fun and encouraging way! Under RCW 35A.21.314 and Please register at www.pullman-wa.gov/parks-and-recreation. Ordinance 22-10, the City “Second Saturdays” of Pullman will not regulate June 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Reaney Park, 690 NE Reaney Way | Cost: FREE the number of non- related Check out the first of three “Second Saturdays” this summer on June 11 at Reaney Park from 10 a.m.persons in a dwelling unit. 2 p.m. Headlined by a cornhole tournament, you’ll also find other competitive and casual games, food There are exceptions to this trucks, music, and more. Bring your family, your neighbor, or yourself and catch all the outdoor law for instances of group living festivities! arrangements or short-term Reaney Park Pool Scheduled to Open June 11 rentals. The City will still enforce Grab your favorite beach towel, floaties, and goggles--it’s pool time! On June 11, celebrate summer with the number of individuals in a the opening of Reaney Park Pool. The space boasts upgraded lockers and restrooms this year, and will be dwelling unit as it relates to life open 1-6 p.m. daily (excluding holidays) through Aug. 21. Pool entry will cost: $4 for ages 4-17 and 60+, and safety issues. Issues with $5 for ages 18-59, and $14 per family. Children under 4 are free. parking, noise, garbage, etc., can still be enforced with existing City codes. Please contact Neill Public Library Celebrates 100 Years of Service the Community Development The Neill Public Library turns 100! To celebrate a century of service to the Pullman community, the library Department at (509) 338-3220 is hosting a week of events from June 21-25. for more information. Learn about “The Little Library That Could” in a presentation of the library’s history by John Anderson on Tuesday, June 21, at 6 p.m. The City of Pullman Observes When you visit, you’ll be entered to win one Juneteenth on June 20 of several prize baskets! Also, don’t miss cake The City of Pullman will be and refreshments graciously provided by the closed on Monday, June 20, to Friends of Neill Public Library during a special observe the Juneteenth holiday. open house on Saturday, June 25, from 10 Juneteenth commemorates a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.pullman-wa.gov/npl the freeing of enslaved Africanto learn more! Americans—the last of which were freed in Texas on June 19, 190 SE Crestview St. Building A Follow Us Online 1865. Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-4555 www.pullman-wa.gov

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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

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

• Lawson Gardens Committee Meeting; City Hall; 3:30-4:30 p.m. • Pullman Farmers Market, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, 3:30 – 6 p.m. • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel. • PRH, Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m. • PSD, PHS Boosters Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

• Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza • PSD, JES PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday

4 • Pullman Good Food Co-op 5K/10K Fun Run & Walk • Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m. • PSD, PHS Graduation

The Importance of Being Earnest, Pullman Civic Theatre, pullmancivictheatre.org

• PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 6 p.m., ZOOM • PRH, Childbirth 101 - 4Wk. Class, 6 p.m., ZOOM

8 • Cemetery Committee Regular Meeting; City Hall; 9-10 a.m. • Pullman Farmers Market, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, 3:30 – 6 p.m. • Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting; City Hall; 5:30-6:30 p.m. • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel.

• Pullman Chamber Blood Drive, 2 – 5 p.m., City of Pullman Parks and Rec • Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza • PRH, Women & Leadership Guild, 6 p.m., Elson S Floyd Pavilion

• PRH, Coffee Club, 10 a.m., Ridgepoint

The Importance of Being Earnest, Pullman Civic Theatre, pullmancivictheatre.org

11 • Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.

The Importance of Being Earnest, Pullman Civic Theatre, pullmancivictheatre.org

13 • PSD, Last day of school, K-12 Early Dismissal • PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m., ZOOM • PSD, Kamiak PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

14 • Regular City Council Meeting; City Hall; 7 p.m.

15 • Pullman Farmers Market, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, 3:30 – 6 p.m.

• Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

18 • Annual Gladish Yard Sale, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Snake River Family Festival 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.

The Importance of Being Earnest, Pullman Civic Theatre, pullmancivictheatre.org

21 • PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4:30 p.m., TBA

27 • PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m., ZOOM

28 • Pullman Community Montessori, Board Meeting, 5:15 p.m., Gladish Room 100A/ZOOM • Regular City Council Meeting; City Hall; 7 p.m.

22 • Pullman Farmers Market, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, 3:30 – 6 p.m. • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel. • Planning Commission Regular Meeting; City Hall; 7-11 p.m.

29 • Pullman Farmers Market, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, 3:30 – 6 p.m.

23 • Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

25 • Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.

30 • Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

Issues of the Pullman Community Update can be found online at https://pulllmanchamber.com/ live-in-pullman/

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GLADISH PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

JUNE 2022

Design Element Spotlight: View Room Rooftop Deck

The Performing Arts Center at the Gladish Centre will feature a roof top deck off of the existing View Room on the third floor. This premier venue will feature gorgeous views of the City of Pullman and Washington State University, making it the perfect space for live performances, weddings, gatherings and more!

The Gladish is building a home for the arts right here on the Palouse! This new Centre, located on the 1954 wing of the Gladish Centre, will feature a state of the art Main Stage auditorium, built to be a home for all our performing arts groups including Washington Idaho Symphony, Pullman Civic Theatre, and the Palouse Choral Society. The new facility will include new seating, updated interiors, new HVAC systems, new lighting and sounds systems, new entrance from the parking lot, and a patron lobby with a grand staircase. Downstairs will house the renovated Little Theater built for intimate theatrical experiences in a “black box” setting. The Little Theater wing will also include updated technical systems, green room, dressing rooms, a recording studio, and a new lobby and entrance.

Donate today at https://www.gladishcommunity.org/performing-arts-center Or by calling us at 509-332-8081

JUNE 2022

COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE

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Big Future, Small Price Tag!

Pullman Center in Proﬁle News & Updates

Photos of Valda Black and field work were taken at an the excavation site of Sondor in Andahuaylas, Peru. Consistent with archaeological practice and ethics, no artifacts are shown due to the sensitive nature of human remains.

Valda Black, SFCC faculty and WSU doctoral candidate in Anthropology, has won the hearts and minds of students and colleagues during her first year of teaching at the Pullman Center. Valda shared the following about her research and teaching practice with us. What got you interested in Anthropology? My love for anthropology began before I even knew what it was! As a kid I enjoyed surveying the ground to find interesting rocks and reading about Ancient Egypt. Jump forward to right after high school, I knew I wanted to study humans in some sort of way but wasn’t sure how. Social science courses at Westchester Community College in NY, led me to anthropology. I transferred to CUNY Hunter College in NY, where I studied archaeology and everything came together for me: Humans, ancient societies, and the ground itself combined into one field! What excites you about your area of work and research? Archaeology is like solving a mystery! The people we study are no longer around, so we recreate their lives through what they have left behind. What inspires me the most is speaking for people who no longer have a voice, such as the Chanka, an ancient Andean cultural group, who are the subject of my dissertation research.

Is there a common misconception about anthropologists, perhaps one that makes you laugh? There sure are plenty of laughs! I’m often asked if my life is like the show Bones. But Bones isn’t realistic at all! In fact, I use clips from the show to illustrate what forensic anthropologists don’t and should not do. You have taught anthropology for quite a while? Yes, I began teaching students how to excavate at archaeological field schools in Ecuador and Peru in 2012. At CUNY and Washington State University, I have taught Intro to Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Sex Evolution and Human Nature, Human Evolution, and Osteology. I am thrilled to teach at SFCC since I began at a community college myself and because of the quality and equity in education offered to SFCC students. What gets students excited about anthropology? As much as possible, I take what’s covered in textbooks and expand upon it with stories from the field and hands-on projects. Forensic anthropology is typically a hit, and not only because of TV shows. It has so many real-world applications, which students dig!

Samuel Fleischer, history faculty and WSU doctoral candidate, presents a research paper at the annual convention of the North American Society for the History of Sport (NASSH) in Chicago. His presentation draws on his primary research on the intersectionality of class, gender, politics, and race in twentieth-century American sports, which is the subject of his dissertation. English faculty Dr. David Martin has published an article on the value of having a pattern of play in the lives of teachers in the upcoming issue of the WAESOL Educator. His personal experience as well as research findings validate that transfer through modeling occurs and has a positive impact in the teacher-student relationship. Dr. Martin serves as the president-elect of WAESOL, the Washington state affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. We welcome Dr. Xyanthe Neider as the keynote speaker at our Commencement on June 13. Dr. Neider is a mixed-race Black woman, the first to earn a bachelor's degree in her working-class family. She was a single parent throughout her entire academic career, a high-school dropout and homeless with an 18-month-old before starting college, and served as attorney-in-fact for her grandma during graduate school. Dr. Neider earned an associate's of arts at Skagit Valley Community College before completing a dual bachelor's in sociology and criminal justice. She holds a master's degree and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from WSU.

Calendar Jun-Aug .......................... Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS+ Open Enrollment, M-Th Jun 13, 6:30pm ............... CCS Pullman Commencement, Dr. Xyanthe Neider, commencement speaker ........................................... Jun 17 ............................. Final Day of School Year 21/22

Sep 21............................. First Day of Fall Term ‘22

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185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164 – just east of WSU’s Daggy Hall pullman@sfcc.spokane.edu | 509.322.2706 pullman.sfcc.spokane.edu | @SFCCPullman

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JUNE2022 2022 JUNE

WASHINGTONSTATE STATEUNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON

Schweitzers and SEL give WSU record-setting engineering gift Edmund and Beatriz Schweitzer, together with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, donated a landmark $20 million gift to Washington State University in support of the next generation of students at WSU’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. The gift, announced in April, will go to the construction of Voiland’s new student success building on the WSU Pullman campus. The Schweitzers and SEL are each contributing $10 million to the project. Their investment represents the single-largest philanthropic commitment ever received by the Voiland College and is among the largest private investments in WSU history. “An investment of this magnitude is a game-changer for the Voiland College and for the entire WSU system,” WSU System President Kirk Schulz said in the news release announcing the gift. “When people like Ed, Beatriz, and the employee-owners of SEL make a generous commitment like this, it is a resounding endorsement for all of our talented faculty, staff, and students in the college and across the WSU system. “We are grateful for the leadership this generous investment represents and look forward to seeing it make a tangible difference in the educational experience for students for decades to come.” Schweitzer Engineering Hall will be a central hub where engineering and design students can innovate, collaborate, and have access to advising, technology, and other activities that are foundational to their success at college and beyond. Groundbreaking is slated for 2024. “Beatriz and I are grateful for this opportunity to grow the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture,” Schweitzer said in the news release. He’s the founder and president of SEL and a recipient of the Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award, WSU’s highest alumni honor. Schweitzer, who earned his doctorate in electrical engineering from WSU, also received the Alumni Achievement Award. The Schweitzers and SEL have previously contributed more than $4.3 million to WSU. “Our connection with the university runs deep, from Ed’s days as a WSU grad student and professor, to many years of research collaborations,” SEL Chief Executive Officer Dave Whitehead said in the news release. “The new building and the learning opportunities that come with it will increase WSU’s pipeline of engineering students and create a new legacy of exceptional engineering education for decades to come.” Nearly 450 WSU alumni work at SEL, a leading designer and manufacturer of digital protective relays for monitoring and control of electric power systems. Voiland College Dean Mary Rezac noted demand for engineers, computer scientists, construction managers, and design graduates is at an alltime high. “By design, Schweitzer Engineering Hall will evolve to meet the changing needs of our students and the industries they are preparing to lead for generations to come,” Rezac said in the news release. “We are excited to share this vision with Ed, Beatriz, and SEL.”

DAESA celebrates achievements

WSU’s Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement recently awarded faculty, staff, and students for their outstanding accomplishments throughout the 2021-2022 academic year. The Richard G. Law Excellence Award for Undergraduate Teaching went to Anna Whitehall, human development professor at WSU Pullman, and Tahira Probst, psychology professor at WSU Vancouver. The UCORE Ambassador Award went to Ella Kisor, an international business and Spanish major in the Honors College. Recipients of the College Reading and Learning Association Level I certifications were Sandra Auttelet, Jade Chamberlin, Kace Cottam, Dylan Deblasio, Taylor Gagliardi, Hunter Gedicke, Mollee Gray, Joe McReynolds, Amaya Pelagio, Halen Walker, and Katy Zaharov. The Transfer Champion Faculty/Staff Award honored Ranene Royer, a senior admissions counselor in the Office of Admissions. The OAE Staff Excellence Award went to Oscar Martinez, coordinator of the Veterans Student Support Services program. The Learning Communities Excellence Award honored history professor Karen Phoenix. The Common Reading Excellence Award recognized WSU Libraries faculty member Corey Johnson. The Distinguished Scholarships Ambassador Award recognized Nicholas Lovrich, Emeritus Regents Professor in politics, philosophy, and public affairs. Recipients of the Writing Program’s Harold and Jeanne Rounds Olsen Award for Outstanding Contributions to Writing Center Initiatives were Jelani Christopher, Brianna Halter, Josh Latella, Ally Pang, and Taija Williams-Adams. The Recognition of Excellence in Support of Undergraduate Research Award honored DAESA information systems managers Javier Garza and Bryan Herron, and DAESA web coordinator and developer Daniel Rieck.

Farmstand reopens

WSU’s Eggert Family Organic Farm is returning Fridays from early June to late October. The farm, part of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, is open 3 to 6 p.m. once a week. It’s located on Animal Sciences Road just east of the main WSU Pullman campus. Throughout the season, produce includes salad mix, microgreens, kale, chard, garlic, onions, shallots, tomatoes, basil, assorted squash, and more. Sign up for the farm’s newsletter at css.wsu.edu/organicfarm/ or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ WSUOrganicFarm/ for the most up-to-date info on farm sales and produce availability.

Fridays at the Clock returns

Fridays at the Clock is returning for its second season. Everyone’s invited to enjoy live music in front of WSU’s iconic Bryan Clock Tower. The WSU School of Music’s free outdoor summer concert series takes place June 24, July 15, August 5, and August 26. Concerts start at 6:30 pm.

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CRIME VICTIM SERVICE CENTER OF WHITMAN COUNTY CRIME VICTIM SERVICE CENTER OF WHITMAN COUNTY

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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 believe that an older adult is being abused

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

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 • Banner Bank • Beasley Realty • Ken Casavant • Community Band of the Palouse • Edward Jones • Four Star Supply • Inland Northwest Broadcasting

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH Lauren McCluskey grew up in Pullman, WA, and graduated from Pullman High School. After graduation, Lauren was recruited by the University of Utah to become a Women’s Track and Field Team member. She was highly respected by teachers, coaches, and teammates for her work, dedication, and passion on and off the track. While in her senior year at the University of Utah, Lauren met and briefly dated Melvin Rowland. A convicted criminal who lied to Lauren about his name, age, and criminal history. Lauren ended the relationship after learning the truth about Rowland. However, he would not accept her decision. He became possessive and controlling. When Rowland began threatening and stalking her, Lauren was fearful enough to report it to both campus police and Salt Lake City police – numerous times. But the system failed her. The Lauren McCluskey Foundation was founded by Lauren’s parents, Matt and Jill McCluskey, to create better safety practices and more effective responses to dating violence and stalking reports. The Foundation’s mission is to let Lauren’s light shine by supporting her passions, including providing support for amateur athletics, promoting animal welfare, and making college campuses a place where students are safe, supported, and thrive. Since the foundation’s founding, we have provided close to 10,000 Lauren’s Promise Stickers to individuals and faculty members at 188+ Universities. These individuals are helping to change the culture by taking the pledge to listen, believe, and respond if someone is being threatened. The foundation assisted 39 universities in organizing Memorial/Awareness walks in 2021. In addition, the Foundation has provided support for multiple amateur track and field athletes, aided in the building of Lauren’s cat wing at the Pullman Humane Society, and sponsored the first annual twilight track competition between Pullman High School and Moscow High School. We aim to continue supporting Lauren’s passions while furthering our research on a campus safety scorecard and improving best practices for dating violence and stalking response.

• Crimson & Gray • Glenn Johnson • Kindred Hospice • Living Faith Fellowship • McDonald’s of Pullman • METER Group Inc • Mike Lowery, CPA • Moscow Pullman OB/GYN • Myers Auto Rebuild & Towing • Oak on Main • Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative • Palouse Care Network • Pullman Laundry • Sella’s Calzone & Pizza • Sims Glass • The Odom Corporation

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Noah Thompson Noah Thompson, son of Denise and Scott Thompson, has been active at PHS including serving on the ASB Executive Council, playing basketball and baseball, and running cross country. Despite navigating the everchanging challenges presented by the COVID pandemic, he worked hard to maintain his academic performance and social connections. Noah is captivated by the film industry and has worked at Pullman Village Centre Cinemas for two years. He is on track to move into management this summer. Noah will attend Spokane Falls this fall. He plans to complete an associate degree in Business Administration.

Tyrel Thompson Tyrel Thompson, son of Scott and Mandy Thompson, has participated in golf at PHS for 2 years and serves as co-captain of the team this year. He is also an avid disc golfer. During the summer Tyrel works for Summerhill Rentals doing maintenance, getting apartments ready for new tenants. In the fall Tyrel plans to attend WSU and study Civil Engineering.

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 2022

In Memoriam - Clayton Wick The Washington Idaho Symphony unexpectedly and tragically lost one of its members in May. Clayton Wick of Kennewick joined the WIS musical family in 2017, playing Double Bass. He traveled from the Tri-Cities to Pullman for every rehearsal and concert, often being the first to arrive to the concert hall. His musical talent, sunny demeanor and kind disposition will leave a notable hole in the orchestra. Clay was also a beloved member of Mid Columbia and Walla Walla symphonies and also played with Leavenworth Summer Musical Theatre, Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre and Oregon East Symphony. The Washington Idaho Symphony will be dedicating its 51st season to Clay.

Please return form to P.O. Box 9185, Moscow ID 83843 Tickets can also be purchased at

www.wa-idsymphony.org

Yes! I support WIS with my gift of: Conductors Circle $2,500+ Benefactor $1,000 - $2,499 Investor $500 - $999

Dr. Sophia Tegart has led a varied and awardwinning career as a flutist, musicologist, and clinician. A popular performer, she has been soloist with the Spokane Symphony, the WashingtonIdaho Symphony, Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, and the Kansas City Civic Orchestra. As a Yamaha Performing Artist, Tegart has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Competitive internationally, she was a finalist in the Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition and was quarter-finalist in the National Flute Association Young Artist Competition. An avid chamber musician, Tegart has performed at National Flute Association Conventions, the Florida Flute Association Convention, College Music Society conferences, China-ASEAN Music Week, and in collaboration with numerous museums. She is a member of the Pan Pacific Ensemble, Cherry Street Duo, and the Blue Box Ensemble, and has collaborated with the Portland Percussion Group. Her love of chamber music has also led Dr. Tegart to arrange works for small chamber ensembles, which are currently published by Audible Intelligence Music. Tegart won orchestral positions with the Oregon Mozart Players, Washington-Idaho Symphony, the Walla Walla Symphony, and the Des Moines Metro Opera. Additionally, she was guest principal flutist in the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, and performed regularly with the Kansas City Symphony and the Portland Festival Symphony. Currently, Tegart plays piccolo with the Washington Idaho Symphony, Walla Wall Symphony, and Colorado Mahlerfest.

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COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER

JUNE 2022

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The Food & Shelter Folks Shut Out of Affordable Homes

Imagine your monthly wage is $2,320. That’s full time minimum wage. You are the breadwinner for a family of four, shoehorned into a two-bedroom apartment. Fair market rent in Pullman is $872 per month – almost 40% of your take-home pay. Food for your family in May 2022 costs $1,043 per month. It’s 21% more expensive than April 2021! Now you have $612 left for all other household needs. Gas prices rose 38% in the last year. Each tank of gas costs you $80, about $30 more than it used to… but you need to drive to work or you will lose your job. So: you lump it and pay $320 a month in gas. Now you have $85 left for the rest of the month. You still need to pay for utilities. Your prescription medication has a $50 co-pay. You really should go to the doctor, but you know that will be another $50 copay and there is nothing left. And your car is making a funny noise… Across the U.S., there is a severe shortage of housing that is available and affordable for families with low incomes. “Affordable” means that rent costs 30% or less of the household income. “Available” means there is housing you can find to rent. Nationally, there are 11 million households with extremely low incomes and 7.4 million rental units available that they could afford.

Community Food We are taking food donations by appointment! Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make anappointment to donate food. We also encourage monetary donations. Your dollar will go farther in buying food than if you spend it yourself at the store! Please donate at:

We are requesting the following donations: • Canned fruit

https://www.cacwhitman. org/donate/

• Canned vegetables • Cereal • Hygiene items: shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste • Diapers Size 6 • Baby wipes

FOOD PANTRY MONDAY

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WEDNESDAY

11 am – 1:00 pm

THURSDAY

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

FRIDAY

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Ballooning inflation over the past year has squeezed renters with the lowest incomes, who never had much income margin to begin with. According to a study published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, severely cost-burdened renters spend 38% less on food and 70% less on healthcare than households without housing cost burdens. Even when their situation seems stable to onlookers, cost- burdened families live with the fear of the crisis that will tip them over the edge and put them behind on rent: a car repair, illness, or reduction in work hours. Who are our neighbors with housing cost burdens? • 37% are working; most of this group is working full time. • 27% are senior citizens. • 19% have a disability that keeps them out of the workforce. • 4% are in school. • 3% are a single caregiver of a young child or loved one with a disability. Community Action Center works with city and county governments and housing partners to increase the number of homes that are affordable and available to people with low incomes. If you are cost- burdened, there is hope! Go to www.cacwhitman.org to learn about our affordable housing, Section 8 housing vouchers, and other housing supports.

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KIWANIS CLUB OF PULLMAN

JUNE 2022

Kiwanis awards PHS senior Grace Dinges for performing arts

Photo courtesy April Seehafer.

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman recognized Pullman High School senior Grace Dinges with the club’s fourth annual Performing Arts Prize of $600. Dinges received the award for her achievements playing clarinet in the PHS concert band, singing with the Treble Triad group, and performing and working in drama club. She began playing clarinet at Lincoln Middle School and continued playing in the PHS band for four years. She is the social media manager and clarinet section leader in the concert band. In her freshman year, Dinges joined the drama club and performed as an ensemble cast member in “The Wizard of Oz.” She then signed up for Treble Triad, a PHS singing group that meets before school, and continued with the group through her high school career. Dinges participated in eight main-stage and three student-directed theater productions during her four years in drama club. She was elected as scene shop manager for both her junior and senior years, which provided opportunities to design and produce props, costumes, and sets. Dinges plans to continue in the performing arts with a degree in theater and a minor in design and technology at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. She would like to become an artistic director of a theater company or teach drama at the high school level.

Tom and Jeri Harris receive Community Service Recognition award

The Pullman Kiwanis presented its 2022 Community Service Recognition Award to Tom and Jeri Harris for their long history of service work in Pullman. Tom and Jeri have given generously of their time, talent, and leadership as volunteers in a wide range of organizations over the last 15 years. These include: Pullman Civic Theatre, Whitman County Humane Society, Pullman Kiwanis, YMCA, Boost Collaborative, WSU Performing Arts, Council on Aging, Pullman Arts Commission, Gladish Performing Arts Center, Idaho Saint Bernard Rescue, and blood platelet donation. Recipients of the award are outstanding contributors to the well-being and environment of Pullman, serving as exemplary role models for Pullman’s children, men, and women.

The Pullman Kiwanis Club meets Thursdays at noon, Gladish Community and Cultural Center, 3rd floor View Room. Join us for great speakers and a fun time—guests are always welcome. We also stream our meetings on Zoom. Follow Pullman Kiwanis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too! pullmankiwanis.org

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Save the Date

Like to ride? How about poker? Join us for Cruzin’ for Critters! Sunday, July 17th, 2022

WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Wine and Whiskers

Come join us for Wine and Whiskers, on August 6 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Merry Cellars Winery (1300 NE Henley Court, Pullman in the SEL Complex), membership not required. A percentage of each glass/bottle sold goes to help the homeless pets of Whitman County! A limited variety of beer and nonalcoholic drinks are also available. The Merry Cellars patio is dog friendly for leashed, well-behaved pooches. We hope you will join us to be Merry!

We need YOU!

We need volunteers to serve on committees that enable us to provide service to the homeless animals of this county. Please consider volunteering to serve on a committee. We need people with skills in fundraising, grant writing, event planning, outreach and more. For more information, please double email wendy@whitmanpets. org and liz@whitmanpets.org.

Pullman Merchants! Would you like to help the WCHS? Please consider donating a gift certificate to your business. We can use these gift certificates to raise money for the shelter through auctioning them. If you would like to donate a gift certificate, please double email to wendy@whitmanpets.org and liz@whitmanpets.org

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Volunteer Spotlight

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John-Mark Mahnkey: Board Member

Kellie Klein: Board Member/ Pooch Park Coordinator The work that I do at the WCHS is very important to me because I want to help animals have a voice! When my dog Nova was very sick and lost her eyesight at a young age, it made me realize how much companion animals depend on us humans to keep them safe. There is so much more that we can do as humans to protect animals and volunteering my time at the WCHS is the least that I can do to give back.

Kellie Klein: Board Member/ Pooch Park Coordinator

JUNE 2022

Choose Me Please!

Trixie is a 12-year-old spayed female German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home. Adopters should be prepared to help her through her senior days. Trixie has previously done well with other dogs and cats, but not small livestock animals. To learn more about Trixie, visit her adoption profile at whitmanpets.org or call WCHS staff at 509-322-3422.

Wish List

• Miracle nipples (Urgent, for our orphaned bottle kittens) (on the WCHS Amazon Wish List) • Jars of meaty baby food • Peanut butter (sugar free and without xylitol) • Canned pumpkin (plain only spice and sugar free) • KMR (kitten milk replacement formula) • Gift cards to local pet stores • Purina kitten chow, Purina cat chow, Purina dog chow

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