Pullman Community Update September 2019 by Carol Cooper

Pullman Community Update

VOL. 24 | NO. 9 SEPTEMBER 2019

CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

PHS Tests the Competition Juston Pollestad, PHS Principal In public education, the word “assessment” can prompt several associations: formal – informal – formative – summative – high stakes – accountability – etc., etc. At Pullman High School, assessment can also be synonymous with success. Over the past couple of years, Pullman High students have continued to show off their academic prowess through a number of assessments, both at the state and national level.

% of Global Students that Scored a 3 or Higher

% of Washington Students that Scored a 3 or Higher

Calculus BC

18 4.39 3.75 3.8 94.4% 79.5% 80.9%

Chemistry

25 4.36 2.71 2.74 100% 55.1% 55.6%

English Literature 116 3.59 3.0

Average Score of Students, Globally

22 3.95 3.21 2.97 90.9% 64.7% 58.4%

Average Score of Students in Washington

Calculus AB

Average Score of PHS Students

Exam

Number of PHS Students that Took Exam

% of PHS Students that Scored a 3 or Higher

This year, our students continued to impress at the state level outperforming a large number of their peers across the state in the areas of Math and English. State assessments weren’t the only area where our students shined. Pullman High School students also showcased their skills on several national exams. We recently received scores from our Advanced Placement assessments. Below are some of the assessments our students participated in, as well as their achievements:

2.78 82.8% 62.4% 54.3%

European History 43 2.86 2.73 2.90 62.8% 52.7% 58.2% Psychology

Required Annual Notifications Dear Parent/Guardian, Pullman Public Schools is required to provide the following notifications to parents each school year. They can be read in their entirety on the district webpage (http://www.pullmanschools.org) or you can call the school district office (509.332.3581) to request that a packet of all notifications be mailed to you. Notifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2018 Annual Summary of Pesticide Use Admission Requirements ASB Financial Reports Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Inspection Report Assessment Plan for 2019-2020 Child Find Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Excused and Unexcused Attendance Policy Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FERPA Directory Notification Home Language Survey Homeless Students – Information for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers Immunizations Required for School Attendance Maintenance of Grounds and Integrated Pest Management (Pesticides applied on a regular basis) Media opt-out information Nondiscrimination Policy Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying policy Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) Right to Request Teacher Qualifications Sexual Harassment Policy Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy Title I – Parental Involvement Policy Tobacco Free Environment – Policy Related to Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices

If you have any questions regarding any of these notifications, please contact your student’s school office, or the district office at 509.332.3581.

10 4.1 3.06 3.09 90% 63.4% 64.5%

In This Issue… Besides having many A.P. options for students, our robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) program continues to grow. We will be adding AP Computer Science to the list of CTE offerings this year. Please see below for a list of the many CTE classes we offer: • 3D Modeling and Composition • Accounting I • Advanced Video • Ag Communications • Animal Science • AP Computer Science A • Biology in Ag • Career Choices • Computer Drafting I, II, III, and IV • Culinary Arts • Digital Photo and Advanced Photoshop • Economics • Foods and Nutrition • iLive

• Leadership I • Leadership II • Marketing and Entrepreneurship • Marketing Operations • Metal Shop I, II, III, and IV • Multi Media • New Media • Physical Science in Ag • Plant Science I and II • Sports Medicine I and II • Textiles and Apparel • Wood Shop I, II, III, and IV • Work Site Learning • Yearbook

We are fortunate to offer a wide variety of CTE classes to our students. Many students from a variety of our CTE classes qualified to compete at state and national levels this year. We are excited for the opportunities that all of our CTE classes provide our students.

Pullman School District Gladish Community & Cultural Center City of Pullman Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington Pullman Chamber of Commerce WSU Transportation United Way Community Calendar Kiwanis of Pullman Pullman FieldFest Spokane Falls Community Colleges Washington State University Community Action Center Pullman Council on Aging Pullman Regional Hospital League of Women Voters Rural Resources Whitman County Humane Society YMCA of Pullman

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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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New School Year, New Opportunities for Growth! An Update from Superintendent Bob Maxwell The 2019-2020 school year is underway! As we prepare to embark on another school year, we face new opportunities and challenges in advancing our common mission: Ensuring Learning While Challenging and Supporting Each Student to Achieve Full Potential. Summer gives me, and our entire team, the time to reflect on the past school year, and plan for the new school year. I take pleasure in taking the time to think about how we can improve, and make exciting ideas and dreams into reality! This year, I look forward to implementing a few new ideas that will allow me to spend more time in our schools with our staff and students, and another idea that will give me more time with our families and community members. Job Shadowing: We have an incredible team of dedicated staff! I appreciate every member of our team, and value their work. This year, I’m rolling up my sleeves and joining our staff in their work! Each month I will ask for staff volunteers that would like me to join them for a portion of a work day. I will try to accommodate as many requests as possible! I I’m looking forward to seeing firsthand the way that each staff member contributes to our mission, assisting them in their work, and learning about the joys and challenges of their daily work. I’m excited to spend more time in our schools this year, and job shadowing is a work experience that will allow me to learn more about an employee’s work and role. I’m hoping to increase my awareness and understanding of our day to day operations and discover opportunities for our district to grow.

Goals of PHS Student Ambassadors Group: • Develop and strengthen leadership and communication skills • Gain a greater understanding of educational issues through interaction and problem-solving with peers and school administrators • Provide student insight and perspective to the Board of Directors and Administration • Build a lifelong commitment to the role and responsibility of community citizenship Interested Junior and Senior students must complete and submit an application, including reference forms to the Superintendent’s office by September 30th, 2019. More information and the application form can be found on the Pullman High School and Pullman School District websites. State of our Schools: The past two years I hosted monthly “Coffee with Bob” sessions, where I shared updates about our district and had the opportunity to have great conversations with parents and community members. While I enjoyed these meetings, there was very minimal attendance. We’re going to try something different this year. I plan to host three “State of our Schools” presentations this school year (fall, winter, and spring). I’ll seek feedback from our community about what they’d like to know more about, and share a list of topics that I’ll be covering ahead of time so you can decide if you’d like to attend. The presentations will be in the evening rather than at lunch, which I hope will be more conducive to schedules of our families and community members. We haven’t scheduled dates for these presentations yet, but we will be sure to share them soon!

PHS Student Ambassadors: I love hearing from our students! Their I would love to hear your thoughts about these ideas! If you’d like to voice and opinions are valuable as we strive to continuously improve. share, my email is rmaxwell@psd267.org. This idea, a PHS Student Ambassadors group, will provide a structured opportunity for me and administrative staff to listen and talk with I look forward to serving our district and community and having a students about their experience in our schools. The Student Ambassadors fantastic 2019-2020 school year! group will be comprised of representatives from the junior and senior Sincerely, classes at Pullman High School. The group will meet with me and Bob Maxwell, Superintendent other administrative staff three times during the school year to share information, provide feedback on the high school experience, and broaden our understanding of school-related issues.

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.

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

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

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New Visitor Entry Systems in Our Elementary Schools

Pullman Public Schools: www.facebook.com/PullmanPublicSchools Kamiak Elementary: www.facebook.com/PullmanKES Franklin Elementary: www.facebook.com/PullmanFES Jefferson Elementary: www.facebook.com/PullmanJES Sunnyside Elementary: www.facebook.com/PullmanSES Lincoln Middle School: www.facebook.com/PullmanLMS Pullman High School: www.facebook.com/PullmanHS

Safety is of the highest priority to all of us in Pullman Public Schools. Over the summer we installed security upgrades at Franklin Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Sunnyside Elementary to match the new security standard constructed at Kamiak elementary. The new visitor entry systems will create a secure entry process and restricts unauthorized visitors from coming into schools during the school day.

On August 28th, the new security system will be activated and all interior vestibule doors will be locked during school hours. Using the system is easy. When you visit, you will press the intercom button in the vestibule, then school staff will remotely unlock the door for you. You will still need to sign in and out of the main office as part of our usual visitor procedures. We welcome your visit and appreciate your support of our new visitor procedures!

Pullman Public Schools: @PullmanSD Lincoln Middle School: @LMSPrincipals Pullman High School: @PullmanHS Kamiak Elementary School: @PullmanKES Instagram: @Kamiak.Elementary.School

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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER

SEPTEMBER 2019

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Project continues redo of Gladish’s 1.3 acres of roof

More roofing planned as support is pledged

Off with the old roof.

On with the new.

About one-third of Gladish’s roof has been replaced this summer, but there is little time for the board and supporters to sit back and admire the new covering. Discussions are underway to roof another two sections of the 1.3 acre roof as early as next spring. The money has not been saved up yet, but roofers want to sign contracts a year ahead of a project. “We will see,” said Richard Domey, a member of the facilities committee. “Sometimes we have to gamble that our supporters who want Gladish to succeed will help when the time comes for major work to be done. “We always want to know of possible granting agencies to whom we can apply for help and ask our supporters to notice such agencies and let us know of them,” Domey said.

A $127,000 grant for this portion of the roof came from the Washington State Historical Society. “We had to show that we spent $262,000 of Gladish money toward the projects before they would contribute the $127,000, he said. This portion of the roof alone cost more than $150,000. The complete five-year project includes two other sections of roof as well as repairing and replacing capstones on top of the walls and re-bricking the building parapets. That project alone is $102,000. Sidewalk installation by the local firefighters, as well as window modernization, interior office development, and electrical up-dating have now totaled more than $600,000 in the past five years. Grants have only supported a small part of that investment in this historic building, Domey said.

Genealogical Society awards gift to Pullman Heritage Center Whitman County Genealogical Society recently made a $1,000 donation to the Pullman Depot Heritage Center in honor of Dorothy Sevier Matson (1920-2002). Dorothy was a lifetime member of WCGS and had donated money to the organization before her death. Some of this money was used to establish an endowment with the Innovia Foundation. The interest from which is used to fund a scholarship each year to a graduating Pullman High School senior who writes an essay about their interest in family history, Pullman history, or history in general. Dorothy’s passion was the history of Whitman County with an emphasis on Pullman, so when the Whitman County Historical Society purchased the Northern Pacific depot in Pullman recently, the WCGS board felt it was a good use of some of Dorothy’s funds to support this project. Pictured, left to right, are Monica Peters, corresponding secretary; Corinne Lyle, recording secretary; Linda Hackbarth, co-chair of the Pullman Heritage Center; Sue Kreikemeier, president; Debbie McNeil, treasurer; and Judy McMurray, newsletter editor. All, except Hackbarth, are Whitman County Genealogical Society board members.

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 • Annette Klover, Klover Piano Studio, 509-878-1567 • Red Dog Art Room, Rhonda Skaggs, 509-339-3891 • Trisha Mallet Piano Studio 509-592-3610 • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162

DANCE STUDIOS • Graham Academy, 338-4446 • Rising Stars Dance Studio (509) 432-6961

CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center, 334-1234

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FITNESS/WELLNESS Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com Lifespan Counseling, 206-910-7138 Palouse River Rollers Pullman Kokondo Academy 509-995-2894 Rolling Hills Derby Dames rollinghillsderbydames.com Wheat Whackers www.wheatwhackers.com

ORGANIZATIONS • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 • American Legion Post 52 • Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Bamboo Closet, Room 102 • Community Christian Ministry, 509-969-0351 • Eastern Washington Surf Soccer Club Palouse, 509-230-6423 • Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 • Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-339-7110 • Killa Skate Shop, Room 101E (Office in Rec Room)

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Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 jeffm@mummainsurance.com Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830 Whitman County Genealogical Society Library, 332-2386 Whitman County Historical Society Archives, 334-3940 Work Source, 509-553-3496 mwood@esd.wa.gov

SCHOOLS • AC Driving School, Room 306 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114

Please support your community center and become a Friend of Gladish. Send a $35 (Individual), $50(Family) or $100 (Business) donation to: 115 NW State St., Suite 212A, Pullman, WA 99163 Or give online here: www.gladishcommunity.org Email us: Gladish@pullman.com

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September is National Preparedness Month “Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready”

Electrical safety tips from Pullman Fire Department

September is National Preparedness Month. The event, now in its sixteenth year, is a nationwide, monthlong effort encouraging households, businesses, and communities to prepare and plan for emergencies. Take time to learn lifesaving skills, such as CPR and first aid. Check your insurance policies and coverage for the hazards you may face, such as flood, earthquakes, and weather events. Make sure to consider the costs associated with disasters and save for an emergency. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas. The recent hurricanes and wildfires reminded the nation of the importance of preparing for disasters. Often, our residents we will be the first ones in our communities to take action after a disaster strikes and before first responders arrive, so it is important to prepare in advance to help yourself and your community.

Flipping a light switch, plugging in a coffeemaker, or charging a laptop computer are second nature for most of us. Electricity makes our lives easier. However, we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind when dealing with electricity. Here are a few safety tips when dealing with electricity. • A qualified electrician should do all your electrical work. • Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) to reduce the risk of shock. GFCIs shut off an electrical circuit when it becomes a shock hazard. GFCIs should be installed inside the home in bathrooms, kitchens, garages and basements. All outdoor receptacles should be GFCI protected. • Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets. Extension cords are intended for temporary use. Hire a qualified electrician to add more receptacle outlets so you don’t have to use extension cords. • Major appliances (refrigerators, dryers, washers, stoves, air conditioners, microwave ovens, etc.) should be plugged directly into a wall receptacle outlet. Extension cords and power strips should not be used. Important reminder: Call a qualified electrician and your landlord if you experience any of the following problems in your house or apartment. • Frequent problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers. • A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance. • Discolored or warm wall outlets. • A burning or rubbery smell coming from an appliance. • Flickering or dimming lights. Also never overload your outlets. If you need extra outlets, purchase a good UL approved power strip.

The Pullman Police Department provides emergency preparedness tools and resources on our website (http://www.pullman-wa.gov/departments/police). From the menu, select “Information for Citizens”, then “Emergency Preparedness”. Information is also available in the Police Department lobby. I strongly urge you to sign up to receive emergency notifications from the Whitman County and City of Pullman Emergency Alert System; sign up by clicking on the “Emergency Notification System” menu item on the Police Department website. The Pullman Police Department provides citizens with emergency information, updates, reminders, road closure information and more via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and our mobile app. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/PullmanPD, twitter.com/PullmanPolice, and Instagram @pullmanpolice; download the MyPD mobile app, and look for us on NextDoor.com. The Pullman Police and Fire Departments encourage our community to be better prepared and invite community members to join us in this effort. For more information about the Ready Campaign and National Preparedness Month, visit www.ready.gov.

Sidewalk and pedestrian clearance areas Particularly when school is in session, vegetation that overhangs sidewalks or areas where people walk can be a problem for pedestrians. By law, the area which must be cleared of overhanging vegetation is seven feet in height above the surface of a paved walkway located in a public street rightof-way. In addition, all vegetation on the surface of walkways, whether growing or dead, must be removed or destroyed when it obstructs full and free use of the sidewalk or pedestrian clearance area. Please do your part to help the city to keep its pedestrian walkways free of debris and clear of obstacles. Taking care of vegetation now will make it easier to keep those areas free of ice and snow during the winter months. For specific details and information to assist property owners to better understand their responsibilities relating to keeping certain areas clear for pedestrian use, review Chapter 11.50 of the Pullman City Code, available on the city’s website: www.pullman-wa.gov under the City Code menu. Contact the city of Pullman at 338-3300 if you notice areas that require attention.

Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Spaces are still available in the youth soccer, volleyball and flag football programs. Practices begin the week of Sept 9. Register online at www.pullmanparksandrec. com or call (509) 338-3227. Fee: $45. *All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits will be charged an additional $2.

Fitness Classes Various fitness classes will be starting in early September. Detailed class descriptions along with times, dates, and cost can be found in the Pullman Parks & Recreation 2019 Fall brochure or online at www. pullmanparksandrec.com.

Pullman Aquatics & Fitness Center Don’t miss September savings on annual memberships Age

Daily* Monthly Annual

20% off Sale

4-17 $3.75 $22 $110 $88 18-59 $5.00 $32 $160 $128 60+ $3.75 $22 $110 $88 Family $86

$86

$430

$344

*Members of other clubs or non-profit organizations with 6 or more individuals: $3 per person/per visit. (Must present proof of club membership to qualify).

Family Fun Annual Membership Enjoy the PAFC and Reaney every weekend with this limited admission pass for the whole family. This membership allows admission during recreational hours Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. The PAFC is closed Saturdays/Sundays during summer months, but this membership can be used at Reaney Park Pool during open swim 1-6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. • Annual: $215 • September 20% off sale: $172 • Family Fun members get 25% discount on all PAFC weekend programs!

To register for these great PAFC programs and for fee information and other details, go to PullmanParksandRec.com. • Wibit Time Friday, Sept 13, 6-8 p.m. • Homeschool Swim: American Red Cross Learn to Swim, Sept 4-30, noon-12:45 p.m. • Water Polo for ages 16+, Thursdays, Sept 5-26, 7:15-8:15 p.m. • Toddler Time! Wednesdays, Sept 4-Nov 20 from 10-10:30 a.m. • Synchronized Swimming, Saturdays, Sept 28-Oct 26 from 2-3 p.m. • American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR/AED Certification. Requirements are listed on the website at www.PullmanParksandRec. com, register here. Annual members receive a 25% discount! • Group Personal Training. Wednesdays, Sept 4-25 from 6:45-7:15 p.m. • Stretch & Flex for all levels of fitness and endurance. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept 4-Nov 27 from 10:15-10:45 a.m. Free with annual memberships. • Evening Circuit Weight Training Interval

Training alternates working different muscles during one workout with minimal rest. Monday, Sept 9-30 from 6:45-7:15 p.m. • Water Exercise (WEX) MWF, Sept 4-Dec 13 from 9-10 a.m. • And much, much more!

Hours of Operation Pullman Aquatic & Fitness Center Fitness Room & Information Desk Through January 1, 2020 • Mon-Fri • 5 a.m.-9 p.m. • Sat • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sun • 2 p.m.-6 p.m. September closures: • Labor Day: Closed Monday, Sept 2 • PHS Swim Meet: Pool Closed Saturday, Sept 21 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • PHS Swim Meet: Pool Closed Saturday, Sept 28, noon-4 p.m. Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center 500 NW Larry St. • Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 338-3290 • PullmanParksandRec.com

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Explore, Discover and Connect @ Your Library! We have something that is good for your health, your wallet, and your social life! A free library card! Libraries provide everyone with resources and activities to increase academic success, support career development, and promote lifelong learning! September is National Library Card Registration Month, so pick up your library card today and see where your interests will take you.

• Grand Avenue Book Club meets Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hecht meeting room to discuss Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. For more information, contact Rezina Emmons at (509) 334-3595. • The Good Yarns Knitting and Crocheting Group meets every Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Hecht meeting room. For more information, contact the library at (509) 334-3595. • Sew Happy Hand & Machine Sewing Club meets every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Hecht meeting room. For more information, contact the library at (509) 334-3595.

Children’s Library Programs Pre-registration is not required for any of our Youth Service Programs. Story times feature language enrichment, songs, rhymes, movement activities, great

Directory of City Officials Elected Officials Glenn A. Johnson...........Mayor C. Brandon Chapman....Councilmember Eileen Macoll.................Councilmember

Adult Library Programs • English Conversation Club meets every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. in the library’s Hecht meeting room. Join other adults to practice your English language skills through basic conversation. Contact Louise Davison (208) 310-0962 or lmdavison66@gmail.com for more information.

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Ann Parks.......................Councilmember Dan Records...................Councilmember Al Sorensen....................Councilmember

books, and more. For more information contact Youth Services Librarian Kathleen Ahern at kathleen@neilllib.org or (509) 338-3258. • Mother Goose Time (newborn-24 months) Wednesdays OR Thursdays from 9:30-10 a.m. Call for weekly scheduling. • Time for Two’s Story Time (2-3 years) meets every Wednesday from 10:30-11a.m. • Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) meets every Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Family Story Time (newborn-6 years) Tuesdays starting September 3, from 6-6:30 p.m. Nutritious snacks are provided for children following the story time.

Library Hours Monday to Thursday • 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday & Saturday • noon-6 p.m. Neill Public Library 210 N. Grand Avenue, Pullman www.neill-lib.org • (509) 334-3595

Nathan Weller................Councilmember Pat Wright......................Councilmember

Administration Adam Lincoln.................City Administrator Joanna Bailey.................Library Services Dir. Wayne Brannock............IS Manager Kurt Dahmen.................Recreation Mgr. Alan Davis......................Parks Manager Pete Dickinson...............Planning Director Kevin Gardes..................Public Works Dir. Mike Heston...................Fire Chief Mike Urban........................... Finance & Admin. Svcs. Dir. Gary Jenkins...................Chief of Police Laura McAloon...............City Attorney Karen Sires.....................Human Res. Mgr.

Phone: (509) 338-3208 • Fax: (509) 334-2751 Police Nonemergency Services: (509) 334-0802 Web address: www.pullman-wa.gov

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ACTIVE ADULTS Pullman Senior Center Programs Coordinator Monica LeCaire put together some new programs for this fall. Here is a glimpse of what will be happening at Pullman Senior Center and Active Adults for the Pullman community. Look for additional programs in the Pullman Parks and Recreation Fall brochure and online.

for you. Home pickup begins one prior to departure. Fee includes: admission, escort, and transportation. Meal and beverage cost are not included. WSU vs UCLA on Saturday, Sept 21, TBA. *Fee: $65.

Thursday Evening Crafting

Each evening participants will engage in a different crafting activity. For two of the dates we will travel to Movie & Lunch Colfax and Moscow to craft at local businesses. The other Parks & Recreation is licensed to show free movies. two times will be in Pullman with instruction by a local Join us on the first Thursday of each month at the artist. The items you make are for you to take home, give Pullman Senior Center to watch a movie and enjoy your as a gift, use for your holiday decorating, or even donate lunch or snack. All movies will be projected on the screen to the holiday bazaar. These classes are limited to 12, so in the senior dining room. Don’t miss The Upside—a register early. Home pickup begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, comedic look at a relationship between a wealthy man Sept 26. We leave at 5 p.m. to make our way to Flowers with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a Décor & More in Colfax and return about 8 p.m. *Fee: criminal record who’s hired to help him. Based on a true $10 includes transportation. You will be paying for your story. PG13 Thursday, Sept 5 at Pullman Senior Center own supplies at the class site, the craft projects cost from from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. $5-$40, paid to instructor. Contact Monica at 509-3383307 for supply list and cost.

Exploring Cannabis Use & Industry

A series of presentations from different sections of the cannabis industry. Monica has developed this series to educate and inform you about this growing Pacific Northwest industry. Presentations will include the possible benefits, opportunities, and regulations of an industry which has been around for years. The city of Pullman and Pullman Senior Center do not endorse or recommend the use of cannabis. This is purely an educational series. Tuesday, Sept 17 at WSU Research Center from 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

WSU Football Calling all Active Adults in Pullman and the surrounding area! Let’s meet and have our staff drive you to WSU Martin Stadium, where we will all sit together and cheer on the Cougs. You don’t have to worry about your ticket or parking; we are here to do it

Extended/Overnight Travel Glass Art Tours of Tacoma & Seattle Visit the Tacoma Museum of Glass, Tacoma Glassblowing Studio, Seattle Chihuly Garden and Glass, and the Seattle Space Needle during our two-night trip to the Tacoma and Seattle area. Home pickup begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept 10. We leave the city at 10 a.m. and return about 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 12. *Fee: single occupancy $604/double occupancy $364, which includes admission to exhibits, hotel, escort, and transportation. Meals cost are not included. No refunds after Aug 30, as tickets are pre-purchased.

*All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits will be charged an additional $2.

The Environmental Protection Agency Lead and Copper Rule came into effect in 1991. Beginning in 1992 public water systems that serve a population between 10,001 and 50,000 were required to begin monitoring for lead. Initially Pullman was required to obtain samples from 60 sites, homes that were constructed between 1983 and 1992. At the conclusion of the 1992-94 testing period there had not been any samples that exceeded the action level. In 1995 Washington State Department of Health reduced the number of required samples from 60 to 30 and changed the frequency of testing from every year to every three years. Pullman is fortunate to have good, consistent source water from the Palouse Basin Aquifer. Routine monitoring of the source shows little change and we do not expect results of future testing to vary significantly. If you have any further questions about lead and copper or any other water operations activity please feel free to email Operations Supervisor Garrett Jones at garrett.jones@pullman-wa.gov or call 509338-3256.

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Pullman Christian Childcare Center At Pullman Christian Childcare Center (PCCC), we provide quality care for children in a wholesome Christian environment to nurture happy, confident kids! We understand the importance of providing a loving, clean, and secure environment where children can explore God’s world, learn principles for living, and experience God’s love. We believe that a strong foundation for learning is built upon spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic components. We strive to create an atmosphere where children are nurtured and encouraged to grow in each of these areas. Children at PCCC learn values, responsibility, and have tons of fun! They will have learning encounters throughout the year through field trips, guest visitors, and creativity in the classroom.

from 6:30-7:30pm. This is for current families, new families, and the community!

Washington State University Children’s Center Meaningful Learning Experiences

Every child has a unique combination of traits including temperament, learning style, personality and interests. Individualizing curriculum to support the diverse attributes includes getting to know each child, creating opportunities to support their interests, scaffolding learning and monitoring development are elements used to assist in creating curriculum in an early learning program. These methods combined with ongoing observation, documentation and assessment lead to the planning processes that continues to provide for individualized instruction and a setting that allows every child to feel valued, accepted and welcome. A learning style refers to the means in which a child acquires information best.

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This fall is our 13th Annual Harvest Carnival! Come enjoy the Harvest Carnival on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Bring your children and enjoy a FREE night of fun in a safe environment. We will have face painting, a bouncy castle, a photo booth, and nearly twenty carnival games that the whole family can enjoy. Each booth will have either a prize or candy for every participant. Costumes are encouraged for both children and adults, but we ask that they are not frightening, as many of the children attending are quite young.

For more information or to arrange a tour, call (509) 332-3545 or email director@ pullmanchristianchildcare.com. To learn more about our center, visit our Kids love ice cream and we love kids! We will have an open house with ice cream for the website at PullmanChristianChildcare. com or look us up at facebook.com/ whole family and access to every classroom for families to visit on Thursday, September 19 pullmanchristianchildcarecenter.

Planning a positive learning environment that meets the needs of each child in a classroom is the foundation to quality learning at the WSU Children’s Center. The environment is not only the physical set up of the classroom, but also the intentional planning of curriculum and activities that meet the interests of the children. A developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children embraces children’s differences, encourages active learning and promotes deep understanding of concepts. A powerful tool to help children think and problem solve is to encourage them to ask questions and use experiences to discover the answers. Parents and teachers can model this by “thinking out loud” and verbalizing what they are doing and processing when playing with a child. Adults can model inquisitiveness while interacting with children. An example may be building a structure with blocks and letting it fall over while stating, “The side with the smaller block is not holding up the large block. What other block could I use to make it stay up…”. With younger children, adults can narrate what the child is doing in play and help them process the answers such as “You are trying to put the ball in the basket. You are reaching and dropping the ball close to the opening”. Children develop their understanding of concepts by asking questions and discovering answers.

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There are many tools available for parents and teachers to better understand learning styles and methods to effectively present information to children. The Center for Parenting Education suggests that when working with children, whether helping them to master a new skill or wanting them to remember to perform a task, it is important to understand their preferred learning style. By gaining an appreciation of how our children take in and recall information, we can improve communication, decrease frustration, and be more effective in our interactions. The following are a few examples of learning styles, and how to best support a child as they explore: • Visual: Students with a visual style of learning will remember information best when presented with pictures or graphics. Seeing information helps these children to visualize concepts taught. • Auditory: Auditory learners are best able to understand when they hear information. In early education, auditory learners are more likely to prefer listening to stories or telling stories to process information. Hearing information helps these students internalize concepts taught. • Kinesthetic: Students with a kinesthetic learning style learn best by manipulating objects and engaging in physical activities to learn the material. Using their hands or bodies helps these students experience the concepts taught. Children may have a mixture of styles and learn in all the ways mentioned however, each child will most likely have one learning style that is dominant. Sharing what you have observed about how your child tends to learn with their teacher is another way to support their experience. As the new academic year begins for children in Pullman, we encourage families to promote children’s learning using some of these same strategies and talk with your child’s teachers to partner in the support of your child’s development.

Teacher Amal and Remy work on cutting and sorting different fruits in the Toddler Room!

CCCC understands the first five years of a child's life are fundamentally important. They are the foundation that shapes children's future development and learning achievement at school, in the family and community, and in life in general. Early learning experiences provide the base for the brain's organizational development and functioning throughout life. They have a direct impact on how children develop learning skills as well as social and emotional abilities. We are proud to boast that 80% of our Lead Teaching staff hold Bachelor Degrees in Early Childhood Education, and those who don’t are working towards their ECE degrees. Children learn more quickly during their early years than at any other time in life so it is important that staff understand your child’s development. At CCCC, teachers focus as much on teaching concept development and critical thinking skills as they do teaching children how to take care of themselves and how to get along with others. Our staff know the potential affect that planned daily experiences, the quality of our environments, and the adult interactions they provide will have on each and every child. In addition to the quality of our teaching staff, we also place an extra classroom assistant with each teaching team, which brings our staff to child ratio very low. We know every child needs individual attention, love and nurturing to develop a sense of trust and security that turns into confidence as they grow!

Teacher Briseida and Katherine are working on their Kindergarten readiness skills by reading a book together in the Firebirds Preschool Classroom!

Community Child Care Center is the only NAEYC nationally accredited center in Whitman County, as well as being rated a level 4 center of excellence by Washington States Early Achievers. We provide tuition based child care in Colfax and Pullman. Our Head Start and ECEAP programs provide free preschool to income eligible families and is enrolling children now in Pullman, Colfax, Endicott, Rosalia, Tekoa, Palouse, and Garfield. To enroll now or for more information call 509-3349290 or 509-332-7005.

This page is sponsored by: Building Blocks Child Care Center • 332-0161 Community Child Care Center • 332-7005 Boost Collaborative Children and Family Support Services • 332-4420 Montessori School of Pullman • 334-4114 Pullman Christian Childcare Center • 334-1035 WSU Children’s Center • 335-8847

Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington is sponsored by:

For Child Care, call our Parent Referral Line, 1-800-446-1114 or email familycenter@childcare.org

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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SEPTEMBER 2019

SPOTLIGHT

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

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NEW MEMBERS Inspired Look 1710 Concord St Moscow, ID (208) 310-6961 inspiredlook.net Wheat Valley Electric LLC 214 N Main Albion, WA (509) 595-8609 wheatvalleyelectric.com K’s Bridal & Groceries Colfax, WA (512) 629-8279 phongtexas@yahoo.com

Traveling Tails is a house call veterinary service that cares for cats and dogs on the Palouse. After years of working in a busy clinic setting, Dr. Shannon Merry decided to offer a different kind of veterinary experience to her clients and their pets. A house call with Traveling Tails includes a comprehensive physical exam and a personalized consultation. On average, Dr. Merry spends an hour per pet and finds this time allows for a complete discussion concerning an animal's well-being. Together, Dr. Merry and pet parents create individualized health plans for each animal. Owners appreciate not only the tailored approach, but also the more relaxed atmosphere that a home visit promotes. Some pets are anxious with car travel or with the smells and sounds of an animal hospital, which in turn can be stressful for owners. Dr. Merry also visits pets most evenings and on Saturdays to accommodate her clients' busy schedules. While most of the pets Traveling Tails cares for are in Pullman, Dr. Merry visits Palouse, Albion, Colfax, Uniontown, and Moscow too. The mobile veterinary services offered by Traveling Tails include vaccinations, blood work and diagnostic tests, parasite prevention, microchipping, nutrition plans, behavior consults, and health certificates for travel. When the time comes, Dr. Merry offers quality of life consultations, hospice care, and end-of-life services for pets. For more information, please visit merrytravelingtails.com, email shannon@merrytravelingtails.com, or contact Shannon Merry at 509-595-1808.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

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: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Best Western Plus University Inn Birch & Barley Cheetah Electric Coldwell Banker Tomlinson – Patti Green-Kent Dan Walker Productions, LLC Eastside Marketplace Evangelical Free Church of the Palouse Family Promise of the Palouse H&R Block Innovia Foundation Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU Kindred at Home KLEW-TV La Quinta Inn & Suites Merry Cellars Winery Neill Public Library Palouse Ridge Golf Club Pratt Mayflower ProFormance Physical Therapy Pullman Child Welfare/Pullman Food Bank Pullman Foursquare Church Salmon River Experience of Idaho Sherwin-Williams Sid’s Pharmacy Team Washington Real Estate – Tammy Lewis Trinity Lutheran Church Vitalant WSECU - CUB

Shohom BoseBandyopadhyay, son of Susmita Bose and Amit Bandyopadhyay and brother of Aditya Bose-Bandyopadhyay, participates in a multitude of clubs and activities having an eventual goal of pursuing a career as a professor.

Sophya Wu has a genuine interest in learning languages and is a threetime recipient of the Silver Award in the National French Contest. She is also a recipient of the AP Scholar Award with Honors. In addition to her academic achievements in school, she has a long-term devotion to music outside of school. She has played piano for eight years and participated in the WSMTA Adjudications for two years, becoming an honors finalist both years and receiving an honorable mention this year. She has also earned her associate degree in piano from the Royal Schools of Music.

Shohom is the President of the PHS Math club, ranking in the top 285 juniors nationally on the AIME (AmericanInvitational-Math-Exam). He was the captain of the PHS Varsity Science Bowl team, which went to nationals after going undefeated at regionals. He volunteers as an assistant coach for the LMS Science Bowl team. He loves martial-arts, This past summer, Sophya continued to improve and refine music and singing. Shohom is probably the only student in his her technique in swimming, a hobby that she developed from grade who doesn’t have his drivers’ license :) her experiences in Gold Medal Swim Club, and also actively Pullman High School has been a great experience to help worked on her senior project. Shohom prepare for future challenges. He would like to thank She plans to study in a STEM field and expresses broad all the people who have supported his endeavors, particularly interest in medicine, engineering and biological science his parents who pushed him to be his best before he started to among others. push himself.

September General Membership Luncheon Tuesday, September 10, 12-1pm • Banyan’s on the Ridge – Pavilion Speaker: Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee – “Water Matters” The luncheon cost is $18 per person, or $15 per person for Pullman Chamber of Commerce members. Reservations for the luncheon are required. Please RSVP for the luncheon to the Pullman Chamber by September 6 at noon. (509) 334-3565 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com General Membership Luncheon cancellation policy: Please notify us no later than noon the Friday prior to the luncheon to cancel your reservation without charge. Due to our catering parameters, cancellations/no shows after that time will be charged. We understand that schedules can change last minute – if you are unable to attend a luncheon, please feel free to have another attend in your place!

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THANK YOUS! August 16-17 here in Pullman, we saw thousands of people come to the 31st Annual National Lentil Festival. This event would not be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers, committee members, our sponsors and countless others! Thank you to our 2019 National Lentil Festival Committee: Britnee Christen, Kurt Dahmen, Francis Benjamin, Tom Handy, Tony Poston, Jill Bielenberg, Regan Donaldson, Meghan Wiley, Lisa Thompson, Lynn Kramer, iBelieve of the Palouse, Elizabeth Russell, Madison Hemphill, Leslie O’Dell, Marie Dymkoski, Kimberly Marshall Thank you to our 2019 National Lentil Festival Sponsors: City of Pullman, Pullman Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, Washington State University, Hometown Chevy Dealers, Inland Northwest Broadcasting, Your Pullman Radio Stations, USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council, PNW Co-op, PNW Co-op Specialty Foods, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, WSECU, Pullman Vision Source, Gritman Medical Center, Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet, South Fork Public House, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Farm Bureau Insurance, Pullman Regional Hospital, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Dissmore’s IGA, Swire Coca-Cola, Subway, Holiday Inn Express, Birch & Barley, College Hill Custom Threads, Palouse Brand, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Pullman Disposal Service, P1FCU, Pickard Orthodontics & The Hilltop Inn Thank you to our 2019 Friends of the Festival: HUB International Insurance, Hinrichs Trading Company, Jonny Fisher DDS, Spokane Falls Community College, WSU Alumni Association, Sella’s Calzone & Pizza, Friends of Gladish, Residence Inn, Courtyard, Marilyn & Tom Von Seggern, Tom & Jeri Harris, Barbara Petura, Brent Jeffers, Tim & Diane Marsh, John & Liz Hobbs, Bettyjo Hilliard Thank you to the countless volunteers and organizations who donated their time to help make this event happen! Ofelia Mendez, Brenda Cox, Kristian Gubsch, Rick Wayneburg, Tom Kammerzell, Carolyn Joswig-Jones, Dean Kinzer, Geoff Caldwell, Annie PIllers, Brett Myers, Dennis Tracey, Jeff Joswig, Dan LeBeau, Hebbe Debbeck, Zach Wurtz, Desiree Waits, Joseph Vautour, Chris Weeks, Sina Sam, Nichole Goodwin, Ann Parks, Jamie De La Paz, Aaliyah Hong, Sarah

English, Tom Reese, Bernadette Reese, Tyler Engebre, Jessica Wise, Pat Wright, Angela Tower, Joanna Steward, Carol Herman, Allison Herman, Thomas Horstcamp, Jared Holstad, Sherry Bridges, Pullman High School Key Club, Kyle Gleason, Tyler Craigie, Audrey Van Nuland, Gailynn Sybrandy, Ashley Vaughan, Stephanie Pierce, Ralph Chikhany, Veneice Guillory-Lacy, Quiton Berkompas, Jhordin Prescott, Pat Chun, Kamie Ethridge, Matt Leach, Kyle Smith, Jane LaRiviere, Brandon Campbell, Karl Huhta, Chip Hunter, Colleen Harington, Peyton Prothero, Cheryl Kammerzell, Chloe Choi, Jackie Hedenstrom, David Woodall, Elliott Marston, Sela Cooper, Liz Marston, Paul Whitney, Cassandra Coltrane, Sue Webster, Britne Worl, Kassy Sweeney, Mario Luppino, Megan Tovey, Gary Stedman, Adam Hathcock, Dani Voorhees, Melanie Voorhees, Andrew Beck, Blythe Duell, Gaby Mazure, Rebecca Liao, Kylene Dashofsky, Jan Luft, Becky Bitter, Cathy Merritt, Tavin Schneider, Diana Whitney, Linda Rogers, John Anderson, Sue Hinz, Chunhua, Kayla McCann, Ronee Nemechek, Asma Debbek, Ben Demler, Angela Tower, Alex Pan, Jean Logan, Tom Harris, Jeri Harris, Pullman Civic Theatre, Whitman County Humane Society, Backyard Harvest, ASWSU, Sigma Epsilon, Pullman Rotary Club A special thanks to these businesses and organizations: Pullman Public Works, Pullman Police Department, Pullman Fire Department, WSU Police Department, Pullman Parks & Recreation, Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins, Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston, Swire Coca Cola, Pullman Rotary, PHS Key Club, Whitman County Humane Society, Real Life Church, iBelieve of the Palouse, At Home Designs, Mayor Glenn Johnson, The Moose Lodge, New Country 104.3, Pullman’s Distinguished Young Woman, Lambda Chi Alpha, Portogo, Cliff Miller, Roger Crozier, Frank Eng, Sun Rental, Hahn Rental, Hilliard’s Heating and Plumbing, Neill Public Library, Neill’s Flowers and Gifts, Inland NW Boy Scouts, WSU IMG, Sam Dial Jewelers, Paradise Creek Brewery, Odom Corp., Merry Cellars Winery, Tieton Cider Works, Laht Neppur, Hunga Dunga, Rants & Raves, Moscow Brewing Co., Jim Harbor, Pullman Regional Hospital, WSU School of Hospitality Business Management, Allegra Print Signs Marketing, Heros N Sports, Healing Hands Massage, Village Center Cinemas, WSU Cougar Athletics, WSU Facilities Maintenance, WSU Parking and

Transportation Services, WSU President’s Office, WSU Beasley Coliseum, WSU Raptor Club, ZFUN 106.1, Atom Heart Music, Myers Auto- Steve & Theresa Myers, , Daily Grind, Members of Pullman Kiwanis, MRTServices- Lawn Care, VIP Productions, Pullman Transit It takes a lot of people to make a great community event and we thank everyone who gave their time and energy to make our National Lentil Festival possible. We try to list everyone, but if for some reason you were not listed, please accept our sincerest appreciation for your help! We also want to extend a big THANK YOU to the community of Pullman for your patients and support of the great event. We’ll see you next year, August 21-22, 2020 for the 32nd celebration of the National Lentil Festival.

Support local FFA and 4H members by attending the Palouse Empire Fair! Save the date for this year's Palouse Empire Fair! September 5-8, 2019. The annual market sale will be held on Saturday the 7th. The area 4-H and FFA members have been very committed to bringing the best animals to market this year. Raising a sale animal can be a great learning experience for these young exhibitors. They learn about breed selection, veterinary science, feed rations, marketing and record keeping. We would like to extend an invitation to you to come to the Palouse Empire Fair 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale at the fairgrounds on September 7th to take a look at the market animals being offered for sale. The sale starts at 11:30 am. There are many ways to help the 4-H and FFA members to be successful: • Buy an animal for your own use, making arrangements for butchering or taking home. If you don't need a whole animal, consider going halves with a friend or relative. • Participate by bidding and then 'turning' the animal. If you have any questions on turning, don't hesitate to inquire at the sale office or any of the ring men. • Support any of the 4-H and FFA members by sending your financial support to the Pullman Chamber of Commerce stating clearly who the support is to go to. It can be general support, specific group support, or even a specific member support. If you enjoy watching the exhibitors show their animals for placing, the Fitting & Showing, Breeding, and Market classes will start on Thursday morning and continue on Friday. This is a good time to view the animals that will be sold on Saturday. Check out a schedule at www. palouseempirefair.org. So, please mark your calendars for the Palouse Empire Fair Sale, September 7th. We hope to see you there to support our local kids. Thank you in advance for any support!

Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Tourism Director: Britnee Christen • Events Coordinator: Regan Donaldson • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall

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Palouse Empire Fair, 5th – 8th, palouseempirefair.org/

• PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 1 p.m., see pg 22

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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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City of Pullman Pullman Chamber of Commerce Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman School District Washington State University

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Labor Day

• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 22 • Police Advisory Committee 5:30 p.m., City Hall • PSD, LMS Booster Meeting, 7 p.m. • Historic Preservation Commission 7:30 p.m., City Hall

• Gov’t office closed for Labor Day holiday • PSD, closed for Labor Day

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• Pullman Chamber, GML, noon, see pg 10 • Arts Commission, 4 p.m. Library • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall

• PSD, First day of kindergarten and district preschool • City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall

Tuesday

• Cemetery Committee, 9 a.m. Pioneer Center • Library Board of Trustees 3 p.m., at Neill Library • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PRH, Women’s Wellness Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., see pg 22 • Parks & Rec. Comm., 6:30 p.m., City Hall • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at PHS Board Room • PSD, PHS Booster Meeting, 7 p.m.

• Lawson Gardens Committee 3:30 p.m. at Pioneer Center • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30 -6 p.m. at Jefferson • PSD, PHS Back to School Night (Open House), 7 p.m.

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• Music on Main, High Street Plaza, 6 – 8 p.m., Facebook.com/ PullmanMusiconMain

Thursday

September 2019

• PRH, Tai Chi Advanced, 1 p.m., see pg 22 • WSU, Faculty Artist Series: OBOE! Bryan Hall Theatre, music.wsu.edu

Saturday

• WSU, FB Northern Colorado, 2 p.m.

• Palouse Days, visitpalouse.org • Palouse River Run, visitpalouse.org

Palouse Empire Fair, 5th – 8th, palouseempirefair.org/

• PRH, Tai Chi Advanced, 1 p.m., see pg 22 • WSU, Wine Tasting, 4 – 7 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

Friday

• ‘Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe’ Oct 18-27, Pullman Civic Theatre • Haunted Palouse, Oct 18-19, 25-26 • WSU Homecoming, Oct 19 • WSU Dad’s Weekend, Nov 16

Coming up!

• WSU, Annual Quarter Century Club Celebration, 9 a.m., CUB Senior Ballroom, gcc.wsu.edu • PRH, Taichi Qigong, 1 p.m., see pg 22 • PRH, Palouse Parkinsons Support Group, 2 p.m., see pg 22 • Airport Board at 3 p.m. Airport Fire Station • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at PHS Board Room • Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. City Hall

• PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4:30 p.m., see pg 22 • PRH, New Perinatal Loss Support, 6 p.m., see pg 22 • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall

• WSU, Music Major for A Day Kimbrough Music Building, 8 a.m. music.wsu.edu • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 22

• 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

Abbreviations

• PRH, Women’s Leadership Guild: Agency Presentations & Membership Evaluations, 6 p.m., see pg 22 • Music on Main, High Street Plaza, 6 – 8 p.m., Facebook.com/ PullmanMusiconMain

• PRH, Tai Chi Advanced, 1 p.m., see pg 22 • WSU, Faculty Artist Series: Julie Wieck, soprano, 7:30 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre

• PRH, Autism Spectrum Disorder on the Palouse Support Group, 5:30 p.m., see pg 22 • Music on Main, High Street Plaza, 6 – 8 p.m., Facebook.com/ PullmanMusiconMain • WSU, Symphony Orchestra, Bryan Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m., music.wsu.edu

• Pullman’s FieldFest, see pg 16

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• PRH, Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, 12:30 p.m., see pg 22 • PRH, Tai Chi Advanced, 1 p.m., see pg 22 • WSU, Wine Tasting, 4 – 7 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

Palouse Bike Week, 16th-21st, pullmanchamber.com

• WSU, WSU Women’s Cougar Cup, Palouse Ridge Golf Club • PSD, Collaboration Day, Students Dismissed at noon • PRH, Taichi Qigong, 1 p.m., see pg 22 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• WSU, WSU Women’s Cougar Cup, Palouse Ridge Golf Club • City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall • WSU, Guest Recital: David Vining, trombone Bryan Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. music.wsu.edu

• WSU, WSU Women’s Cougar Cup, Palouse Ridge Golf Club • PRH, Pre Op Total Joint Class, 3 p.m., see pg 22

KIWANIS OF PULLMAN

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SEPTEMBER 2019

11th Annual

Stuff the Bus

Thank you for a successful Stuff the Bus school supplies drive!

The Kiwanis Clubs of Pullman and Moscow, along with our local school districts, would like to thank the communities of Pullman, Colton/Uniontown, Colfax, and Moscow for contributing to the 11th Annual Stuff the Bus and helping hundreds of kids and their families. We especially want to thank our sponsors from all over the Palouse who show the depth of our community spirit.

Platinum Partners • Furniture Center & Mattress • Inland Northwest Broadcasting • Judge Gary and Trudy Libey • Northwest River Supplies • Pullman Radio / KQQQ • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Washington State Employees Credit Union Gold Partners • Banner Bank (Moscow) • Clearview Eye Clinic • Dissmore’s/IGA • Fiegel Chiropractic • Helene’s Property Place LLC

• • • •

Mayor Glenn and Kathy Johnson Barbara & Richard Petura Pickard Orthodontics Staples

Silver Partners • Alturas Analytics • Dave Christy State Farm Insurance • Happy Day Restaurants/Arby’s • Latah Credit Union • Moscow Rotary Club • P1FCU (Pullman) • R.B. Cattle/Janie Nirk (Potlatch) • Short’s Funeral Chapel • Zeppoz

Bronze Partners • Allegra Marketing & Printing (Moscow) • Anita’s Rentals • Carrie Bitterwolf • Coldwell Banker Tomlinson • Culligan Water LLC • Gropp LLC • Hahn Rental Center • Highland Property Management • Hilliard’s Heating & Plumbing • Irwin, Myklebust, Savage and Brown • Jamie Knudson, State Farm (Moscow) • Myers Auto Rebuild & Towing

• • • • • • • •

Nature’s Way Dentistry One World Café Palouse Pediatrics Stanke, Mann & Miner, CPAs Superior Floors Martin & Julia Trail Kathy Weber, Inc. Wil Ru Apartments

www.pullmankiwanis.org We meet at noon on Thursdays at Zeppoz. Guests are always welcome!

SEPTEMBER 2019

SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Pullman Community Update 17

SFCC Pullman Soccer Team Debuts SFCC students fielded a strong team in the Pullman Summer Coed Soccer League. Led by co-captains Jackie Rivera and Emmanuel Jaiyeola, twenty-two players saw action in the team’s debut summer season and gained recognition as the most improved squad in the league. In the photo, Toluwani Ayeni (center) and team-mates are enjoying laughs and a good result at an away game in Moscow.

Celebrating 20 Years on the Palouse Community Colleges of Spokane is celebrating 20 years of transforming lives at its Pullman campus. Located on the WSU campus, SFCC Pullman provides universal access to college for new and transfer college students as well as to Palouse area high school students. Current programs offer • full- and part-time, on-the-ground and online pathways to Associate degrees • sophomore- and junior-year university transfer • Running Start for WA high school juniors and seniors • GED and High School completion • Adult Basic Education

Contact us at 509.332.2706 and Pullman@SFCC.Spokane.edu to learn about our two decades of community impact and about your amazing educational options right here on the Palouse. Write the next chapter of your life, enroll now in fall quarter classes, start on

September 18. Fall Calendar • Sept 18 First Day of Fall Quarter • Sept-Oct 20th Year Exhibit at SFCC Pullman • Sept-Dec Adult Basic Education Drop-in every M-Th, 8-noon • Sept-Dec Placement Testing, Tu-F, 9am, & Tu-Th, 1pm • Dec 9-11 Finals Week

Mailing address: SFCC-Pullman PO Box 642451, Pullman WA, 99164-2451 Physical address is at 185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164, the building just to the east of Daggy Hall on WSU’s campus. Pullman@SFCC.Spokane.edu • 509-332-2706 • Pullman.sfcc.spokane.edu

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

18 Pullman Community Update

SEPTEMBER 2019

Cougar Spotlight: Nathan Roberts Serving on the Pullman School District’s board of directors is rewarding volunteer work for Nathan Roberts, a business data analyst for Washington State University’s Carson College of Business. He and his wife, Stephanie, are the parents of two young children enrolled in the district. “Our kids, Henry and Nora, are in the formative years of their education,” Roberts says. “I like knowing that I’m contributing to a positive learning environment for them and for the other 3,100 students in the district.” Roberts is one of five members of the school board and says he helps bring the perspective of working parents to board decisions. “For the 8-to-5 worker, it can be hard to get off work to go to a parent-teacher conference or attend a school program,” he says. “I’ve tried to help the board understand what changes in school day schedules mean for working families.” At Pullman Public Schools, Roberts also has used his marketing skills to help increase the school district’s transparency, encouraging administrators to share more information on the district’s website and through social media. Nathan Roberts of the Pullman School Board. “I’m an advocate for better communication with the community Roberts was a first-generation college student who through digital media,” he says. planned to become a history professor. He moved to Pullman Education played an important role in Roberts’ life. He grew in 2006 to earn a master’s degree in history at WSU, with a up in Denison, Texas, where his dad ran an auto body shop and focus on Europe’s modern labor movement. Roberts had nearly his mom was the office manager at the local newspaper. When completed his doctoral degree when he decided that a career in data analysis would offer more job opportunities. she worked the late shift, Roberts hung out at the production Outside of work, Roberts and his family enjoy hiking, facility at the Herald Democrat.

Celebrate 100 Years of Physics and Astronomy The Department of Physics and Astronomy launches its yearlong “100 Years of Education, Discovery, and Innovation” J. Thomas Dickinson celebration with a look at the legacy of two renowned professors, Paul Anderson and J. Thomas Dickinson, followed by the dedication of the Dickinson Undergraduate Study and a community reception. The event is 4:10 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Webster Hall. For more info, visit physics. wsu.edu.

‘Father of environmental justice’ speaks at William Julius Wilson Symposium Robert D. Bullard will present “The Quest for Environmental, Climate, Racial, and Economic Justice in the United States” and receive WSU’s Robert D. Bullard William Julius Wilson Award for Advancement of Social Justice. The event is at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Compton Union Building (CUB) Junior Ballroom. For more info, visit go.wsu.edu/ wjwilson.

camping, and the public parks and many events that Pullman has to offer. “My wife and I appreciate the quality of life that Pullman provides for our family,” Roberts says. “I'm proud to serve my community by helping the Pullman School District give all of our kids a strong educational foundation, preparing them for future success.”

School of Music announces new start times, events All School of Music evening concerts and performances now start at 7:30 p.m. Can’t make it? Most concerts are available via livestream at “WSU Pullman Music” on YouTube. Here’s what’s happening this month. • The Faculty Artist Series features Keri E. McCarthy on the oboe and Yoon-Wah Roh on the piano, performing lyrical and dramatic music from turn-of-the-twentieth-century France, mid- Julie Wieck century England, and contemporary America. The program includes pairs of works from late-Romantic French composers Benjamin Godard and Charles Colin, lesser-known works from English composers Gordon Jacob and Benjamin Britten, and a new work from Atlanta-based composer Jennifer Koh. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Bryan Hall Theatre. Tickets are available one hour before the performance. General Sophia Tegart admission is $10, seniors and non-WSU students pay $5, and WSU students with I.D. get in free. Proceeds will benefit the School of Music scholarship fund. • David Vining will offer a guest recital on the trombone at 7:30 p.m. Sept.17 at the Bryan Hall Theatre. Admission is free. • Prospective students and their parents or guardians are invited to be a Music Major for a Day, starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 23. Experience a typical day for a music major at the Kimbrough Music Building. The event is free, but registration is required by Sept. 16. Register online at music.wsu.edu/mmfad/. • The Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Bryan Hall Theatre. Admission is free. • The Faculty Artist Series features soprano Julie Wieck performing “Sacred Song Through the Ages,” including songs by Purcell, Vivaldi, Franck, Faure, Ravel, Wolf, Kirk, and Mollicone. Wieck will be joined by Elena Panchenko on the harpsichord and piano, mezzo-soprano Lori Wiest, and Sophia Tegart on flute. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Bryan Hall Theatre. Tickets are available one hour before the performance. General admission is $10, seniors and nonWSU students pay $5, and WSU students with I.D. get in free. Proceeds will benefit the School of Music scholarship fund.

SEPTEMBER 2019

COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER

Pullman Community Update 19

The Food & Shelter Folks Gifts from SEL and Schweitzers Helps Kick Off Mobile Farm Stand A mobile farm stand to bring affordable fresh produce to towns where many people experience hunger came one step closer to reality in August with a $10,000 grant from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). Ed and Beatriz Schweitzer are matching the corporate grant with a $10,000 personal donation. The project, called “Palouse Tables Project: On the Move” will create a portable mini farmers’ market that will serve small towns on the Palouse with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. “My wife, Beatriz, and I are happy to join SEL in supporting this innovative program that not only brings fresh fruits and vegetables to people who may not otherwise have access to them but also supports the work of local farmers,” said Ed Schweitzer, SEL president and chief technology officer. Whitman County has the highest rate of hunger in Washington State. One in five adults and one in four children do not always have access to nutritious food. Latah County has the second highest rate of hunger in Idaho. Small towns outside of Pullman and Moscow are hard-hit, as families in poverty face extra costs like gas money as they drive long distances to buy affordable food.

This Mobile Farm Stand in Washington, D.C. is an example of what the Palouse’s Farm Stand could look like when it becomes a reality. Photo: Arcadia Food

“We are thrilled that SEL and the Schweitzers have shown this commitment to making healthy food available to everyone on the Palouse, regardless of their income,” said Jeff Guyett, Executive Director of Community Action Center.

a retrofitted truck, set up weekly in community gardens, community centers, and “hotspots” that guarantee foot traffic. The project will pay local farmers for their produce, while selling the food at affordable prices for residents. As a true social enterprise, the project will run on donations from the community as well as food sales.

Multiple community organizations have been working together over the past year to plan the mobile farm stand under the umbrella of the Whitman County Food Coalition. The center of the farm stand will be

Community Action Center and partners have applied for a $400,000 USDA grant to fund half the project, and are relying on community donors to match the federal request.

Hunger on the Palouse “The Food Bank is not a replacement for a grocery store. It is a little bit extra, so money people would have been spending on those groceries now goes toward other expenses they need to pay to get ahead. I see people bring in their grocery list, and look for items here first before going to the grocery store. I like that—that is what we are here for, to make dollars stretch a little further.” —Ashley Vaughan, Food and Nutrition Specialist • People experiencing hunger often work full-time jobs or are retired. • People going hungry look like everyone else, with attractive clothes, cars, cell phones. • Hunger on the Palouse is not an absolute lack of food. It’s uncertainty about where money for the next meal will come from, skipping meals to make food money last longer, or not having the money to buy nutritious foods. • People going hungry may have incomes that just cover fixed expenses, with little grocery money left after bills have been paid. • In the US, people experiencing hunger may eat cheap calorie-dense, low-nutrition foods because they are more filling than healthy foods. Families who regularly experience hunger are statistically more likely to be overweight or have heart disease and diabetes.

Community Food The Community Food Bank is in need of the following donations: • Canned meats

• Canned fruit

• Canned vegetables • Chunky soups

• Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, deodorant)

• Canned beans

• Fresh produce

You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00).

FOOD PANTRY BREAD ROOM

MONDAY

Closed

8 am – 4:30 pm

TUESDAY

Closed

8 am –– 4:30 pm

WEDNESDAY 11 am – 1:00 pm

8 am – 4:30pm

THURSDAY

4 pm – 6:00 pm

8 am – 6:00 pm

FRIDAY

Closed

8 am – 4:30 pm

NEW! The Free Bread Room is now open over the lunch hour, 12:00-1:00.

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PULLMAN COUNCIL ON AGING

SEPTEMBER 2019

Pullman Community Council on Aging A legacy of caring for Pullman seniors Celebrating 45 Years of Making Pullman Senior Friendly Pullman Community Council on Aging is truly a home-grown nonprofit. Since 1973 the Council has been working to support Pullman seniors, improve their quality of life, and bring together senior-focused community members and partner organizations into a collaborative alliance.

You are invited to join us in our celebration! Pullman Community Council on Aging, with the assistance of Regency Pullman and Kindred Home Health, invites you to our “Palouse Night of Elegance.” The evening will feature a silent auction, wonderful food, as well as great music and fantastic company. Tickets to this event are $50 per person or purchase a table of eight for $400. This includes an exquisite dinner by Regency Pullman’s Executive Chef, as well as 2 tickets for either wine or beer. Additional wine and beer tickets will be available for purchase. One hundred percent of all proceeds will benefit Pullman Meals on Wheels, Senior Chore Service and Guide to Senior Services. Additionally, all proceeds will stay in Pullman and Whitman County to help the residents of our communities remain independent.

Palouse Night of Elegance Dinner & Silent Auction

October 5th, 2019 • 6:00pm Regency Assisted Living Community Tickets $50 includes dinner & 2 drinks RSVP by September 26 through Email: PalouseNightofElegance@gmail.com or call Stephanie @ Regency 509-332-2629

Thank you for your support!

—Fundraising Committee: Chandra Dunker, Tosha Killinger, Stephanie Boone

Local farmer directs “America’s Farmers Grow Communities” donation to Pullman Meals on Wheels County farmer Cheryl Druffel directed $2,500 to Pullman Meals on Wheels through the Bayer Fund’s “America’s Farmers Grow Communities.” The funds will support not only the costs of administering the program, but also cover meal costs for those not able to afford them. THANK YOU, Cheryl for your pursuit of this donation!!

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. We operate: Pullman’s Meals on Wheels & Senior Chore Service We publish:“Guide to Senior Services for Pullman & Whitman County”.

CONTACT US Pullman Community Council on Aging P.O. Box 1123, Pullman, WA 99163 • PullmanCCoA.org PullmanComCoA@gmail.com • 509/339-4000 (includes Meals on Wheels) PullmanSrChores@gmail.com • 509/332-9627 (Senior Chore Service)

THE KEYS TO YOUR FUTURE Buying or Selling, We Can Help You Unlock the Possibilities!

405 S Grand Ave, Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-0562 | www.cbtpullman.com

PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

SEPTEMBER 2019

Pullman Community Update 21

2nd annual

YOU’RE INVITED!

Health Innovation Summit

HOMES FOR HEALTH PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Pullman Regional Hospital and Washington State University, Partners In Excellence

Thank you! This spring, local brokerages, realtors, and lenders rolled out the welcome mat for generosity. Thank you to participating real estate professionals for donating a portion of the proceeds from each home sale to Pullman Regional Hospital.

A NEW ERA OF RURAL MEDICINE

9.17

5:30 - 8:30pm SEL Event Center 1825 Schweitzer Drive, Pullman, WA

RSVP by Sept. 9 | Information and RSVP at pullmanregional.org/summit

J. Craig Lester

Mick Nazerali

Joe Pitzer

Patti GreenKent

Maya Petrino

Mark Blehm

Fortenbery

Eve

Connie Newman Banking on Health with Washington Trust Now until the end of 2019— when you choose a home loan at the Pullman Branch—choose a charity, like Pullman Regional Hospital, to receive a $300 donation. Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation 509.332.2046•840 SE Bishop Blvd. ste. 200 Pullman, WA•pullmanregional.org/foundation

Athletic Training Services and So Much More “Jasmine! We need medical, and we need 911!” That wasn’t what Michelle Hyatt was expecting to hear among the crowd while timing at a Pullman High School track meet. As Michelle, Lead Nurse for the Pullman School District, was making her way to the scene, so was the athletic trainer—Jasmine Kalili. A volunteer judge had been hit in the head with a discus and was bleeding badly from a deep forehead gash. Michelle watched, ready to lend a hand, as Jasmine was quick to tend to the volunteer placing pressure on the wound, assessing neurological status and contacting the on-site physician, Dr. Ed Tingstad. “What really impressed me was Jasmine remained calm, confident, and reassuring through all of this,” said Michelle. “As soon as the injured volunteer was transported to the hospital, she was back to business as usual—tending to athletes injuries and requests. And she did this with a smile and calmness that I have rarely seen in my 25 years as a nurse!” Athletic training services provided by Pullman Regional Hospital’s Orthopedic Center of Excellence has given Michelle peace of mind in both her role as Lead School Nurse and as a parent. “I have had kids in sports at the high school for the past 8 years. All have had some sort of injury at some point either in running or swimming. Before Jasmine, we would either take care of the issues ourselves, relying on ‘Dr Google,’ or have to wait for an appointment with a physician, which could take weeks.” Through the hospital’s program, student-athletes, and sometimes spectators,

have the benefit of a certified athletic trainer ready to help students warm up, stretch out, tape up and respond to injuries. Now in its third year, the athletic training program serves more than 750 studentathletes in Colton, Garfield-Palouse, Potlatch and Pullman High School. This program is made possible through philanthropy. To learn more and make a gift, visit www.pullmanregional.org/athletic-training

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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

SEPTEMBER 2019

NEW! Blog Series

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE Curious about your 5 star non-profit hospital, its structure and partnership with physicians and the community? Keep an eye out for our NEW blog series, Striving For Excellence. The series will include information on the following: - History of PRH Clinic Network and how its ensuring access to primary care - Practicing Medicine: Factors physicians face today versus physicians of 30 years ago - The structure of a non-profit public district hospital - The true cost of providing care

Cougar pride runs deep at Pullman Regional Hospital. As the Official Hospital of Washington State Athletics, our team is dedicated to keeping you healthy so you can get back to living your active life. Let the team that takes care of the Cougs, take care of you! Washington State Athletics looks to Pullman Regional Hospital and the Orthopedic Center of Excellence to keep its athletes healthy and in top playing shape. We are excited to welcome Dr. Kyle Hazelwood to the Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Dr. Hazelwood, who has experience treating professional athletes, joins Dr. Ed Tingstad and Dr. Steve Pennington. As the team physician for WSU Athletics for the last 19 years, Dr. Tingstad works with athletes at the college level and weekend warriors alike. Dr. Pennington rounds out the Orthopedic Center of Excellence team with more than 20 years of providing orthopedic care to college athletes and the community. Learn more about these surgeons and the Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Pullman Regional Hospital at pullmanregional.org/orthopedics.

September | Health Education Calendar 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Tai Chi Advanced, Register Parks n Rec, Fridays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Pullman Parks n’Rec, Frances Davies, OT

Breast Cancer Support Group of the Palouse, NOT meeting, 3rd Wednesday, Conf. Rm. C, Cathy Murphy, MS RN

8th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Conf. Rm “A”, Zoe Cooley, (208) 835-3071 and Lorraine Cline, (509) 758-0284

19th Women’s Leadership Guild: Agency Presentations & Membership Evaluations, Open to the public, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Gladish View Room, wlg@pullmanregional.org

9th, 23rd Caregivers Coffee & Support, Open group, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Regency Senior Living Center, Melissa, (509) 332-0365

20th Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, No pre-registration Required, 3rd Friday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Bishop Place Independent Living Apartments 3rd Floor Library, Annie Pillers, (509) 332-4414

11th Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: Dr. Stephanie Fosback, 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Bikes & Brews Pullman, RSVP Noel, (509) 336-7404

24th Lupus Fibro Support Group, Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Conf. Rm “A”, Noel Nicolai, PhD.

13th Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, 2nd Friday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Hill Ray Plaza Rm 309, WHMC, Colfax, Annie Pillers (509) 332-4414

24th New Perinatal Loss Support, 4th Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Washington Trust Bank/Pullman, Diane Lowe, TSSF, (509) 592-0349

16th Pre Op Total Joint Class, Free & open to the public, 3rd Monday, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Conf. Rms. “C/D”, Maile Keller, PTA

25th Palouse Parkinsons Support Group, Last Wednesday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Good Samaritan Village, Phyllis V, dpvet@turbonet.com

18th, 25th Taichi Qigong, No Fee, Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Bishop Place, Social Room, Liz Lee, LaC & East Asian Med. Practitioner, (509) 334-4080

26th Autism Spectrum Disorder on the Palouse Support Group, Thursday, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Conf. “D”, Frances Preston, OT & Betsy Wilson, MA,CCC-SLP

WSU Neuropsychology & Aging Laboratory, Seeking participants 50+ to assist with research. Promoting Independent functioning at home, reducing caregiver burden. Projects approved by IRB, for Info (509) 335-4033 New TBI Support Group, Traumatic Brain Injury, 4th Monday, OCTOBER 28th Start, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Conf Rm. C, Palouse.TBI.Network@gmail.com 6th INBC Blood Drives, 1st Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves.org 9th, 23rd Breast Feeding Support, every other wk., Mondays, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, PRH Conf. Rms., BirthPlace 16th, 30th Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, $15 Registration Fee, every other Monday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, PRH Conf. Rms., BirthPlace 10th, 17th, 24th Infant Massage with Jill Herbold, NEW 4 wk. session, Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Conf. Rm. D, BirthPlace 14th Weekend Childbirth, Must Register/Fee, Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Conf. Rms. “A/B”, BirthPlace

for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar

PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL 835 SE Bishop Blvd. Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-2541

SEPTEMBER 2019

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Pullman Community Update 23

Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy The 2020 Census Is Coming Every ten years the U.S. Constitution mandates that the population of the United States be counted. This is a huge labor and The U.S.Census Bureau is working to ensure that the 2020 census is accurate. The data collected is used by the federal government in several important ways:

Election Forums The dates and times of the election forums in October will be posted on the League website www.lwvpullman.org.

Bringing Innovation to the Spokesman-Review Hosted by LWV of Pullman and Murrow College Speaker: Rob Curley, Editor of the Spokesman-Review Date: Thursday, November 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Place: WSU, Goertzen Hall, Room 21

When: Third Tuesdays, 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Where: Hecht Room of Neill Public Library SEPTEMBER 17 Changes to the Ballot. OCTOBER 15 – Community Action Center overview. NOVEMBER 19 – Food Security Issues Check the website www.lwvpullman.org for the current schedule

www.lwvpullman.org IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON WEBSITE: • League basics, history, newsletter, and contact information • How you can join League • Review recent forums on your computer • Register to vote • Upcoming events

1. It determines the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. It also enables the states to redraw the legislative districts to maintain equal populations in each district as the populations change over the years. 2. It helps determine how the over $675 billion of federal funding is distributed to states and communities. 3. It is used to decide where to build new schools, roads, health care facilities, etc. 4. It provides general information about local areas such as educational levels, how many people work in different jobs, general health, type of housing, etc. which helps with future planning. Locally the information helps local authorities make better decisions about utilities, transport, healthcare and education.

Spotlight on Bobbie Ryder The League of Women Voters has been part of my vocabulary since I was a child because my mother was an active league member in Hamilton, MA. I am the daughter of a Naval Officer, who put down roots in a town named after Alexander Hamilton. I lived on Cutler Road, where Manasseh Cutler’s colonial white church stood proudly at the entrance. Although early US History was a big part of where I grew up, I, however, did not join the League until 2017 after I retired from WSU. I have long admired the commitment of League members who testify at City Council meetings on topics of social importance for the Pullman Community, knowing their measured research would help make the Palouse a better place. Registering voters, candidate forums, Observer Corps reporting, celebrating the right to vote, the Whitman County Poverty Study, and taking positions that reflect balance and fairness on issues that affect our lives is what drew me into the League. As a nationally recognized organization, LWV is a movement about creating equal opportunity for all people because that is what builds healthy communities. Like most of us, I care about living in a healthy community. I have an undergraduate degree in landscape architecture and am a licensed Landscape Architect. I also hold a Master of Regional Planning degree and I am a certified Planner. I taught in the Landscape Architecture program at WSU for 10 years and worked as the WSU Campus Planner for 20 years. This is the skill bag I bring to my League board position. It is with enthusiasm to learn about local and national issues and because I care about my community that I serve as a member of the Pullman League of Women Voters.

LWV of Pullman is delighted with the selection of Andrew and Ronda Penwell to attend an all-expenses paid workshop at Harvard University on August 18-20. The workshop is for outstanding teachers in U.S. History, government, and civics. The League of Women Voters of the U.S. is working with the workshop organizers on this event. Pullman League looks forward to a presentation by the Penwells at 9:00 p.m. on December 5th at Trinity Lutheran Church.

July 4th Johnson Parade

Twelve! members and friends of the Pullman League marched in the Johnson 4th of July Parade and handed out 1000 flags with our contact information on a paper tag.

The LWV booth had an interesting display on women’s suffrage and lots of homemade cookies and information at a lively Art Fest 2019.

https://www.facebook.com/ LWVpullman

Free LWV Membership for Students Any individual aged 16 or older, male or female, may become a League member. Dues are $65 for a single membership and $90 for a household membership (two people at the same address). A student membership is free. (A student is defined as an individual who is enrolled either full or part-time in an accredited institution.) Dues are not tax deductible. See www.lwvpullman.org to join.

Bobbie Ryder, Deb Olson, Anne Lewis, and Libby Walker attended the State League Convention at the Murano Hotel in Tacoma from June 6-9, 2019. There were many interesting and timely speakers including Chris Carson, President of the LWVUS, Rob Curley, Editor-in-Chief of the Spokesman-Review, Kym Wyman, Washington State Secretary of State, Eva Abram, who portrayed Dr. Nettie Craig Asberry, and Michelle Duster, great granddaughter of Ida B. Wells.

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RURAL RESOURCES

SEPTEMBER 2019

Call today (509) 332-0365

Are you somebody’s HERO?

KINSHIP

Caregiver Support Program Providing help to family members raising their relative’s children Are you in Whitman County and providing primary care for a relative child whose own parents are unable to care for them?

THE KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM OF Whitman COUNTY IS HERE TO HELP YOU! We can help with: • Financial Support (up to $300.00/child to offset costs related to basic needs, clothing supplies, school activities, special program and more) • Finding local resources and service • Reducing or eliminating barriers • Assistance with navigation through government systems

Contact Rural Resources 509.332.0365 or 800.873.5889

Cultivating a Healthy Perspective Rose, Thorn and Bud: Mindfulness A CONFERENCE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. BISHOP PLACE SENIOR LIVING This conference is for family caregivers and offers access to information, community resources and time for sharing and support with other caregivers. Schedule of Events • 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast • 9:00-10:15 Welcoming Remarks and Key Note Speaker • 10:15-10:45 Break (Community Resource Tables and Massage) • 10:45-12:00 Breakout Workshops • 12:00-1:00 Lunch (Community Resource Tables and Massage) • 1:00-2:15 Breakout Workshops • 2:15-2:45 Break (Massage) • 2:45-3:30 Closing Remarks, Satisfaction Surveys, and Raffle Respite Care: If you are an unpaid family caregiver and need help finding respite care for your family member in order to attend this conference, contact Rural Resources staff by August 30th to arrange FREE respite care for your loved one. Massage Therapy: Licensed massage therapists will be on hand during the breaks and lunch to provide brief shoulder and neck massages. Resource Exhibits: Please visit the resource tables during your breaks and lunch. They will be available to provide you with valuable information on services and support. For questions regarding the Conference please contact Cherie at 509-715-0360.

SEPTEMBER 2019

WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

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Star Pets

Brothers in Charms

Meet Barley and Rye! These bonded brothers were recently returned after their adopter found out she had to make an unexpected move. They are still growing boys and have a lot of love to give. They are curious and intelligent and excellent learners. With regular handling, these friendly boys are charming pets and love interacting with people. Staff only asks that we see a photo of your enclosure and, since these boys are not neutered, that they are housed only with other males or spayed females. Come be charmed by Barley and Rye. Their combined adoption fee is $18.

CONTACT

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

WCHS PRESIDENT Kym Darling www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422

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YMCA OF PULLMAN

SEPTEMBER 2019

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WEDNESDAY IS FOR WOMEN 21% OFF REGULARLY PRICED ITEMS 50% OFF SELECT BOTTLES OF WINE

Buy One Entreé, Get a Second Entreé of Equal or Lesser Value for Half Price

RENAISSANCE

Fine Woodworking, Inc. Cabinetry, Built-ins, & Fine Furniture Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialists 509.334.7008 www.renwoodwork.com office@renwoodwork.com

Coupon expires 09/30/2019. One coupon per table per visit. Coupon can not be combined or used with any other sale or special. Not valid for take-out.

Minors seated before 7:00 p.m., and allowed until 8:00 p.m.

200 E MAIN, PULLMAN • 332-6566

Alpine Animal Hospital

Under new ownership by Jennifer Ronngren, DVM and Ashley Nichols, DVM

Licensed, Bonded & Insured in WA and ID WA Contractors Lic# RENAIFW927N2 ID Contractors Lic# RCE-29524

REGENCY PULLMAN INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER SPAGHETTI FEED DINNER SEPTEMBER 11 5:00pm-7:00pm

Where quality, compassionate care is our top priority.

Your Full Service Dog & Cat Hospital PREVENTATIVE CARE URGENT CARE SENIOR CARE GENERAL SURGERY DENTISTRY AND DIGITAL DENTAL X-RAY ULTRASOUND DIGITAL X-RAY IN-HOUSE LABORATORY THERAPEUTIC LASER BOARDING GROOMING PUPPY AND OBEDIENCE CLASSES Ashley Nichols, D.V.M. • Jennifer Ronngren, D.V.M. Francesca Corcoran, D.V.M. • Michelle Yamashita, D.V.M. Located on the Pullman-Moscow Hwy.

509-332-6575

Come and visit with some of our local firefighters, check out the firetruck, and get your photo taken. Great for kids, too! On the Menu: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, Garlic Bread and an Ice Cream Bar Meal is by donation only—100% of all proceeds go directly to our local Fire Department

www.alpineanimalhospital.com • Like us on Facebook

Serving your pets’ needs on the Palouse since 1968.

Welcome back Cougs and Vandals!

Preventative care is key to a healthy pet. Check out the Student Survival Kit for a coupon for a free vaccine!

1285 SW Center St. • Pullman Please RSVP by September 4th at (509) 332-2629

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VOL. 24 | NO. 9 SEPTEMBER 2019

CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Pullman Public Schools Introduces Kamiak Elementary, A Beautiful Learning Space for our students

Kamiak Elementary Celebrates with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The ribbon has been cut! Thank you to the hundreds of parents, community members, and students that joined us to celebrate the opening of our new school, Kamiak Elementary!

We are so grateful to the Descendants of Chief Kamiakin, Kamiak's namesake, for starting the Kamiak Elementary ribbon cutting ceremony with a traditional song blessing all who enter the school.

1 highly supported bond, approved by voters in February 2016 + 14 months of education specifications and design work + 20+ months of construction = A Beautiful Learning Space for our students

• Library, Gymnasium, Multipurpose Room, and Stage/Music Classroom • Designed to Allow for the Addition of 4 More Classrooms in the Future • $23.5 million project • $7.4 million in state grant funds

A Few Facts about Kamiak:

• Overall Square Footage: 67,150 sf • 12 Acre Site • 24 General Classrooms • 4 Special Education, Flexible Use, and Academic Support Classrooms • Specialized Spaces for Art and STEM