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MEMBERSHIPRENEWALS Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber. Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce: • Allegra Image 360 • Birch and Barley • Cheetah Electric • Crimson & Gray • DDS Seed Company • Representative Mary Dye • Family Promise of the Palouse • Highland ManagementPropertyLLC • Innovia Foundation • KLEW-TV • La Quinta Inn & Suites • Merry Cellars Winery • Moscow Family Eye Care • Palouse Cares • PattiColdwellGreen-Kent:BankerTomlinson • Pullman ChildcareChristianCenter • PullmanChurchFoursquare • Sanctuary Yoga, Barre & Dance • Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters • USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council • WaFd Bank • Wiser Painting LLC • WSU • WSU RecreationUniversity&Wellbeing BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH NEW HomebridgeMEMBERSFinancial 530 S Asbury St, Ste 3 Moscow, ID (208) www.homebridge.com/loan-originator/tricia-johnson301-0244 Greystone Grand Gallery & Gifts 245 S Grand Ave Pullman, WA (253) greystonegrandgallery.com241-4820 Dom’s Donuts 330 N Grand Ave Pullman, WA (509) getdomsdonuts.com530-1001 Avista 107 S Grand Ave, Ste E Pullman, WA (509) http://myavista.com336-6236 PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Over the last several years, we’ve all seen a movement toward and increased customer and community interest in sustainability and clean energy. For Avista, these environmental stewardship values have been core to our purpose since our founding in 1889. Avista has always been on the forefront of clean energy and innovation. Founded on clean, renewable hydro power on the banks of the Spokane River, we’ve maintained an electric generation resource mix that is already more than half renewable, while continuously making investments in new renewable energy, advancing the efficient use of electricity and natural gas, and driving technology innovation that has enabled and will continue to become the platform and gateway to a clean energy future. Our clean energy focus is not limited to the electric generation resource mix. We view clean energy as an important part of driving economic development and shaping the sustainable communities of the future, for the benefit of all of us.
2 Pullman Community Update SEPTEMBER 2022 Mick Nazerali Managing Broker, 2021 President’s Premier (206) 794-7860 405 S Grand Ave • Pullman www.PullmanProperties.com Barclay Estates Custom Home 1745$899,000SWBarclayRidgeDR5BR/4.5BAplus Den- over 4,360 SF Upscale Finishes with 20' ceilings Dream Kitchen, Butler's Hutch & Pantry Master Suite on Main and Upper Level Corner Lot with Privacy & Views MLS #262246 Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC. 09/22 509.332.2543 s commitment to excellence fo r mo r e than 80 yea r s ests fi r st and look fo r w ays to give back to ou r communit y WWW.YOURVALUESOURVISION.COM Your Full S er vice Dog & Cat Hospital Where qualit y, compassiona te care is our top priorit y. Alpine Animal Hospital Ashley Nichols, D V.M. • Jennifer Ronngren, D V.M. Francesca Corcoran, D V.M. • Taylor Powers Harrison, D V.M. Lilly Nizer, D V.M. • Brooke Bennett, D.V.M. Located on the Pullman-Moscow Hwy 509-332-6575 www.alpineanimalhospital com • Like us on Facebook Welcome back Cougs!! We also wish to extend a very warm welcome to Dr. Brooke Bennett who will be joining the Alpine team in September. Dr. Bennett's addition to our healthcare team will enable us to continue accepting new patients, and advance our standard of care with her special interests and skills.
Pullman Community Update 3SEPTEMBER 2022 PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
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CBoP has new director Matt Zook, of G a r field h a s b een h ir ed t o d ir ect C ommun it y Ba nd of the Palouse whose members who come from all parts of the area The new director has been with the Garfield Palouse School District since 2014 teaching instrumental general music and directing two middle school bands, the high school choir and high school wind ensemble along with vari ous extra curricular music activities like the pep band, jazz ensemble and garage band Matt dedicated his life to musical pursuits at an early age coming from a very musical family and background He started studying clarinet in 4th grade and continued playing clarinet, saxophone and drums through high school and into college He earned a composition degree from Western Washington University in 2006 where he also studied con ducting and rehearsal techniques. In 2021 he received his Masters in Teaching from Washington State Uni versity and studied with Dr Danh Pham and conducted and played in various university ensembles and per formances When he’s not conducting or teach ing he stays active playing a variety of instruments in different ensembles and bands encompassing a variety of musical styles Composition remains a passion for him especially in the genres of contemporary, experimental and improvised music. Matt recognizes the important tradition the band has in the communities of the Palouse. “I believe in the power of music and realize how critical the Arts are for bringing people together and enriching the community Directing the band is so important for me to ensure the Community Band of The Palouse continues to support community events and provides an opportunity for musicians to gather and experience Art together
The Gladish is an important part of bringing new businesses to Pullman We are a needed, affordable event center and most importantly we know how to roll with all situations, known or unknown, as our amazing staff has done,” she said “Rewarding at all junctures!” Anna Marie said that Gladish has always been the heart of the City of Pullman, but it is so much more “The board members and the staff are working hard to ensure that the fu ture of The Gladish will be the Heart of the Arts for the Palouse! ” She said “I've just been there awhile But I love it and love giving my time to The Gladish ”
The Band starts rehearsals for its next series of performances on Sept. 13 and will continue to rehearse every Tuesday from 7:30 9 p m in the Gladish Little Theatre (Mark your calendars and join them for a Veteran ’s Day performance on Nov 11, and a Holiday concert on Dec 13 The band welco me interested musicians with any level of experience and ability to dust off their instruments and join the group For more information, check out the website: https://palouseband org/ . A subset of band members also perform as the German band, Auf Gehts, and has been doing so for nearly 40 years An additional subset of the band, CBoP, Sr , plays regular concerts at area senior residences and care centersTheCommunity Band of the Palouse has called the Gladish Community and Cultural Center home for 10 years, rehearsing weekly and performing in Gladish’s Domey Auditorium “The band is truly grateful to have the support and accommodations the great folks at Gladish provide, ” members said Matt Zo ok
Anna Marie Shannon Watch for details at The Gladish website and Facebook. See you there!
Welcome home to many me mbers of the last 8th G rade class to gra duate from Gla di sh Middle School (Spring 1978) The reunion of their Pull man High School Class of 1982 was held in Pullman in July . G O Gladiators and Hounds!
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“I look forward to making the best musical experiences I can and the possibilities of expanding our performances and ensemble opportunities to reach even more of the area,” the director said Band Concerts Planned for September, November at Gladish The Community Band of the Palouse, or CBoP, which formed in 1974, draws adult musicians from the Palouse region of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, as well as surrounding communities.
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6 Pullman Community Update SEPTEMBER 2022PALOUSE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Palouse Habitat Surplus Sale 304 North Main Street Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-5246 MOVING OUT? MOVING IN? APPLY NOW! Location: Palouse, WA Deadline: October 10 Visit palousehabitat.org/apply to learn more Donate your old stuff or buy some new stuff! Furniture, tools, and more! Schedule a pick up with our box truck!You or someone you know could own the next Habitat home! 14th Annual Stuff the Bus pu ll ma n k i wan i s.o rg Thank you, Pullman, for a successful Stu the Bus school supplies drive! The Kiwanis Club of Pullman, along with Pullman School District, would like to thank everyone who contributed to the 14th Annual Stu the Bus and helped hundreds of local kids and their families with needed school supplies. Your donations of supplies, and money to buy even more, will make a real di erence for them. We want to thank our sponsors from all over the Palouse who showed the depth of our community spirit with their donations, especially our Platinum level donors: Furniture Center, Inland Northwest Broadcasting, Gary and Trudy Libey, NRS (Northwest River Supplies), Pullman Child Welfare, Pullman Radio, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and Washington State Employees Credit WeUnion.had many other donors so please visit pullmankiwanis.org to see the businesses and individuals who generously supported kids and families.
A special thanks to Safeway for hosting the also collected many musical instruments, which will be refurbished and provided to Pullman Schools for band and orchestra students. The Pullman Kiwanis Club meets at noon on Thursdays with fascinating programs at Gladish Community and Cultural Center and via Zoom.
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The book will be used throughout the 2022-2023 academic year in Washington State University classes as well as free public programming.Provost,executive vice president, and WSU Pullman chancellor Elizabeth Chilton chose the book from nominations by the Common Reading Selection Committee.
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Kimmerer is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York, and founder and director of SUNY ESF’s Center for Native People and the Environment.
The museum, located in the Crimson Cube, is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call (509) 335-1910. On the web: museum.wsu.edu. “Ambiente432” is “played” by visitors as they move through the installation.
Pullman Community Update 9SEPTEMBER 2022 WSU reads ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ Music school hosts concerts
• Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Student Recital: Kayden Warwick. Kimbrough Music Building.
• Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Guest Artist: Matthew Cataldi, piano. Kimbrough Music Building.
• Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Guest Artist: Galit Kaunitz, oboe. Bryan Hall. WSU assistant professor of bassoon Jacqueline Wilson and Kaunitz, associate professor of oboe at the University of Southern Mississippi, will present a recital of recently commissioned works for oboe and bassoon, along with Fabio Menchetti, and Aaron Agulay.
• “Our Stories, Our Lives” displays more than 40 Irwin Nash photos of migrant labor in the Yakima Valley. It runs through March 2023. The important collection, shown in collaboration with WSU Libraries’ Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, was until recently largely unknown. It has since inspired community members to share their stories and help WSU document previously undocumented histories.
The book features scientific knowledge as well as Iindigenous lore and reflections on subjects such as the relationship between humans and the land, sacred traditions, agriculture and land use, the environment, climate change, and more. It is divided into five sections: planting, tending, picking, braiding, and burning sweetgrass.
“Four Decades of Paintings and Prints” from Keiko Hara runs through Dec. 17 and explores the artist’s ongoing relationship to her surrounding environment. Her abstract compositions in painting and unique form of Japanese woodblock printmaking are immensely sensitive yet executed in vibrant color with references to water, fire, sky, and verdant lands, offering rich metaphorical imagery. Hara’s longtime home in Walla Walla, situated in a valley flanked by the Blue Mountains, figures centrally within her work as does a more internal investigation into the poetics of space.
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On the web: commonreading.wsu.edu.
• “Esperé Mucho Tiempo Pa Ver” (I Have Waited a Long Time to See) explores the search for identity at the intersection of Mexico and America. It also marks Juventino Aranda’s first museum exhibit in eastern Washington. The burgeoning artist was born to Mexican immigrants in Walla Walla, and much of his recent work draws on his family history and particularities of his childhood that speak to foreignness in his native land. His art blends and manipulates the categories of paintings and sculpture, craft and high art, and the manufactured and the handmade, as well as the formal and conceptual strategies of post-minimalist artists. His exhibit runs through March 11, 2023.
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• Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Faculty Artist Series: Anonim Trio. Bryan Hall.
September is a great month to visit the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, where four exhibits are currently installed. Here’s a quick look at each.
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• Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. WSU Symphony Orchestra. Bryan Hall.
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• Sept. 9 at 4:10 p.m. Student Recital: Kevin Hudson, piano. Kimbrough Music Building.
The Common Reading Program, in its 16 th year, will host guest lectures and collaborate with partners across the university on activities and presentations related to information and ideas from the book. Plans call for a virtual author lecture in late January.
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• Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Faculty Artist Series: Julie Wieck, soprano, and Elena Panchenko, piano. Bryan Hall. “Shalom: A Recital of Jewish Music” will highlight Jewish culture and composers between the celebrations of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. With selections by Leonard Bernstein, Maurice Ravel, Joaquin Nin-Culmell, and George Gershwin. A set of songs based on the poetry of Moses ibn Ezra and composed by Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco will feature Cesar Haas on guitar.
• The ongoing “Ambiente432” by Seattle sound artist Trimpin is comprised of 12 motion- responsive resonator horns suspended from the ceiling and organized in strategic configurations. The installation explores the sound-space continuum, demonstrating how an architectural environment may coexist and harmonize with a kinetic sound sculpture. Ambiente432 is tuned to 432Hz, known as Verdi’s “A.” It’s “played” by visitors as they move through and activate the space, impacting their own immersive experience.
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• Sept. 11 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “In Flower Community: Native Plants, Poems and Musical Improvisations.” Missouri Flat Creek at the Grand Avenue Greenway near the footbridge opposite Northwest Ritchie Street. Hosted by EcoArts on the Palouse and WSU’s School of Music and Department of English and with support from Humanities Washington, this celebration features musical works by faculty and students inspired by 20 native plant species focal to the creek restoration. This event corresponds with the WSU Common Reading Program selection. (See story above.)
“This beautifully written collection of essays addresses many topics that are of national and global interest: ecology, climate change, sustainability, cultural heritage, and, most importantly, how do we know what we know?” Chilton said. “This book will be of broad interest across many disciplines in the arts and sciences, and connects directly to our land-grant mission and our collaboration with Tribal Nations in the State of Washington.”
This year’s Common Reading Program title is “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous, Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
The WSU School of Music is hosting several performances in September. On-campus events will be livestreamed at youtube. com/wsupullmanmusic.•Sept.2at3:10p.m. Student Recital: Jing Chen, piano. Kimbrough Music Building.
Pullman High School has a reputation of being a highly successful institution. The beautiful building on the hill is home to one of the top high schools in the state.
Success in academics is a tradition at Pullman High School. Motivated by outstanding teachers, our students excel in core content and continue to show growth on assessments. Pullman High students consistently score above the state average on state assessments in Math, ELA, and Science. Our most recent Advanced Placement exam scores show 57 students participated in almost 300 exams with an average score of 3.87. The topics of these exams included: Foreign Language, U.S History, European History, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Computer Science, English, and Statistics. The amount of exams taken and strength of overall scores are evidence that our students are committed to challenging themselves through rigorous courses taught by dedicated staff members Our students find success in activities and athletics as well. Recently our students have participated at the national level in Math, Science, and DECA competitions. Athletic teams are regularly competing at the state level. Pullman High School won the 2022 Scholastic Cup at the 2A level for the state of Washington. The Scholastic Cup recognizes performance in the classroom as well as on the playing surface. This highly sought after award displays the commitment to success made by our student athletes. We are proud of the accomplishments made by the students of Pullman High School. Along with that pride, we are continually seeking new opportunities for our students. A focus of offering new opportunities has been in our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Recently we have been able to increase our offerings in Woods, Metals, and Foods/Culinary classes. This coming year, with the support of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, we will be offering a PreEngineering program at Pullman High School. This program will focus on Engineering Fundamentals, Computer Aided Drafting and Computer Science. We appreciate Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for this partnership and opportunity for our students. We are excited to build upon our many successes at Pullman High School. Our staff is eager to welcome almost 900 students for the 2022-2023 school year. As we provide new opportunities for our students, we will continue to strive for success. the top 5% of best high schools in Washington. After several years of graduation rates well over 90%, had 97% of seniors graduate on time! This is quite that endured the disruption of the COVID 19 Pandemic. Success in academics is a tradition at Pullman High outstanding teachers, our students excel in core content growth on assessments. Pullman High students consistently state average on state assessment s in Math, ELA, and Advanced Placement exam scores show 57 students exams with an average score of 3.87. The topics of Foreign Language, U.S History, European History, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Computer Science, English, amount of exams taken and strength of overall scores students are committed to challenging themselves through taught by dedicated staff members.
According to the U.S. News Best High School Rankings, Pullman High School ranks in the top 5% of best high schools inAfterWashington.several years of graduation rates well over 90%, the PHS class of 2022 had 97% of seniors graduate on time! This is quite an achievement for a class that endured the disruption of the COVID 19 Pandemic.
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As we embark on another school year, we must keep our focus on serving each student regardless of the obstacles that inevitably occur. “What are those obstacles?” It is difficult to know, especially as I write this article in July. However, regardless of what comes our way, our staff, families, students, and community will continue to give their best for each and every student.
Staff met in collaborative teams regularly to develop meeting norms and identify the essential standards that all student should know and be able to do. Focusing on the essential standards improves efficiency and focus on learning and professional practice. This year our PLC initiative will focus on the critical question, how will we know if they learn it? Knowing exactly what students are expected to learn and monitoring learning is critical to ensuring student growth and achievement. Collaborative team members will discuss various strategies they can employ to obtain feedback on students’ learning experiences. Strategies include using common formative assessments (CFAs) to monitor student progress, proficiency, and identify interventions when student do not demonstrate proficiency or when students need acceleration. Assessments provide evidence used to appropriately evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies and create a system that is more actionable. In addition, collaborative team members develop a common understanding (clarity) about what characterizes student performance that is proficient and student performance that is not proficient. Clarity also provides consistency, equity, and ownership for students.
I am excited to continue our work and share more information regarding our PLC journey during the 2022-2023 school year.
Thank you for your support of our students, staff, and school district
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The PLC process is a commitment to continuous improvement with collaborative teams constantly searching for better ways to fulfill Pullman Public Schools vision, mission, and goals. A learning environment in which learning is constant, and innovation and experimentation flourish. Dufour et al. (2016) stated that becoming a PLC is a journey, not a destination. It is a transformative journey.
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.
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The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163 Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
Pullman Community Update 11SEPTEMBER 2022
Jim Director,EvermannDistrict nroberts@psd267.orgDirector,jfe@psd267.org3NathanRobertsDistrict4AmandaTannerDirector,District5atanner@psd267.org
Our mission continues to Ensure Learning While Challenging and Supporting Each Student To Achieve Full Potential. Supporting our mission requires focus, collaboration, communication, and commitment. This school year we begin our 2 nd year of our Professional Learning Communities (PLC) journey. I believe the PLC process represents the most effective way to improve professional practice and student achievement. Last year we focused on what do we want all students to know and be able to do?
Board of Directors Allison Amunch-rotolo@psd267.orgDirector,Munch-RotoloDistrict2PresidentSusanWeedDirector,District1Sweed@psd267.org
By Bob Maxwell, Superintendent
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Regional Hospital has named Guillermo Modad, MD Medical Director of Hospitalist Services. The position oversees the Hospitalist program at Pullman Regional Hospital, including the development and implementation of policies, education, scheduling, and continued leadership. Hospitalists care for hospitalized patients; they coordinate care with nurses, specialists, physical and respiratory therapists as well as a patient’s primary care physician. They are uniquely qualified to care for acutely ill patients. In his Medical Director role, Dr. Modad will also support infusion services provided through the hospital’s Same Day Services department.
Dr. Modad enjoys the problem-solving component of providing care and values the opportunity to make meaningful relationships with patients and their families. He takes a patient-centered approach to making decisions and determining treatment options.
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Pullman Regional Hospital is the first critical access hospital in Washington state and the region to use Ceribell. “We’ve had this technology for about a month, and we’re using it weekly to rule out or rule in seizure activity. We are finding seizures in patients who present with an altered mental state as one of the only symptoms. When a patient is on a ventilator and sedated or arrives with head trauma, we have no way of confirming if the patient is seizing without EEG and that’s why Ceribell is a crucial screening tool,” said AccordingKnewbow.toCeribell’s cited research, 25% critically ill patients seize with 90% of those being non-convulsive or “silent.”
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“I love being a hospitalist in this community. In addition to being able to provide care for a wide variety of medical problems, I am able to form meaningful relationships with patients and their families,” says Dr. Guillermo Modad, Medical Director of Hospitalist Services for Pullman Regional Hospital. “We provide whole person care- from the moment patients are hospitalized we manage the medical problems, coordinate specialty consultation, and work with a multidisciplinary team to plan for a successful discharge.”
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“In less than 10 minutes, we can connect with a neurologist, specializing in seizure. A timely seizure diagnosis is crucial; the longer a seizure remains untreated, the more brain damage can occur. This tool helps us better detect the silent brain killer,” said Dr. Pete Mikkelsen, Medical Director of Emergency Services and Chief Medical Officer for Pullman Regional Hospital. “As EEG becomes the “standard of care” for critically ill patients and cardiac patients, timely testing is important.” access to exceptional healthcare. access. More services. More patient care space. Less wait for great healthcare.Ourpatient volumes and our region’s population are growing; we have our physical spaces to provide the 5-star caliber of patient care synonymous with Pullman Regional Hospital. shortage of space, providers and healthcare services comes at the cost of timely care for you. time Quick Facts $45 million project cost for 80,000 square foot expansion, medical equipment, and remodel of Pullman Regional Hospital and hospitalowned properties: Emergency Department by 50-60% for triage rooms and mental health services fifth OR, GI lab and expansion of surgery recovery unit potential new services such as dermatology, rheumatology enhance patient access and to cost of rented spaces – Palouse Pediatrics and Pullman Family PET scanner, additional CT and MRI, therapy services onsite – physical, occupational,
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An Electroencephalogram (EEG) detects electrical activity abnormalities in the brain. It is a common test used to diagnose brain disorders like epilepsy, brain damage from trauma, and stroke. Traditional EEG tests are time-intensive and can take several hours to set up. At Pullman Regional Hospital, physicians and nurses have access to Ceribell and can perform the test in the patient’s room.
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massage and speech therapy, genetic counseling, acupuncture and all pediatric therapy including feeding and physical therapy and women’s pelvic health therapy • Expansion of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine patient care • Enhance security and technology in BirthPlace • Expand Sleep Study & Sleep Medicine • Expand cardio-pulmonary servicesPullman
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In May, Pullman Regional Hospital introduced Ceribell, portable, wearable EEG technology to help detect silent seizures in critically ill patients. “Ceribell looks like a headband; it’s easy to use, and in 5 minutes or less, we are alerted if a patient is experiencing seizure-like activity,” said Stephanie Knewbow, registered nurse and Director of Pullman Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department.
Dr. Modad attended medical school at Loma Linda University in California and completed his residency at Loma Linda Medical Center. He has been providing care on the Palouse since 2014 in both hospitalist and emergency medical settings, with an emphasis in pediatrics. Prior to his Medical Director role, Dr. Modad has provided both hospitalist and emergency care at Pullman Regional Hospital since 2019 in a part time capacity.“Dr.Modad’s experience caring for patients on the Palouse coupled with his pediatrics background make him an exceptional physician. I’m confident his leadership of Hospitalist Services here at Pullman Regional Hospital will continue to elevate the inpatient experience,” says Dr. Pete Mikkelsen, Medical Director of Emergency Services and Chief Medical Officer for Pullman Regional Hospital.
Stephanie Knewbow, registered nurse and Director of Pullman Regional Hospital’s anCeribellDepartment,EmergencydemonstrateswithacolleagueinEmergencytriageroom at Pullman Regional Hospital.
• Taxpayer Bond: $27.5 million
• Philanthropy and grants: $7.5 million Vote November 8. Be an informed voter, and learn more: www. pullmanregional.org/expansion
“This technology is meeting an unmet need, and we’re proud to elevate the standard of care for our patients. Care at a small hospital should never mean inferior care,” said Dr. Mikkelsen.
Pullman Regional Hospital Implements New Technology to Help Detect “Silent” Seizures
Pullman Community Update 15SEPTEMBER 2022 PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL B a r b a r a S i m p s o n P u l l m a n R e g i o n a l H o s p i t a l N i c k & K a t h e r i n e L o v r i c h K e n & D o r o t h y C a s a v a n t J a n S t e w a r t R o n & L i n d a M i t t e l h a m m e r N e i l l ’ s F l o w e r s & G i f t s J i m & L i n d a B o n c e l l a F u n a b i k i F a m i l y S u e D u r r a n t S h a r o n & S t e v e H a l l J o n n y F i s h e r , D D S K r i s t i n P r i e u r M a r c i a & B a r n e y S a n e h o l t z M a t t & L y n d a C a r e y P e g M o t l e y D i l i g e n t I n c . G u y & D i a n n e P a l m e r D r P i c k a r d / P i c k a r d O r t h o d o n t i c s G r e g & K a r i n B l o o m R o l l i n g H i l l s E y e c a r e V a l u es & V i s i o n F i n a n c i a l A d v i s o r s W y s u p C h r y s l e r J e e p D o d g e R a m B r u c e & K a r e n M i l l e r M i c h a e l & C h r i s t i n e S o d o r f f H o w a r d & M J N e i l l W a s h i n g t o n T r u s t B a n k P e r f o r m a n c e P h y s i c a l T h e r a p y H a y d e n R o s s G l e n & G l o r i a H o w e r R e x & A l i c e D a v i s J e s s F o r d M e l i n d a B e a s l e y J o h n & R o b e r t a R u t h e r f o r d A l b e r t a B r a s s f i e l d M i c h a e l L o w e r y , C P A F r a n c e s M c S w e e n e y K e n P a u l s o n P l u m b i n g , I n c P u l l m a n D i s p o s a l S e r v i c e J o h n & L i n d a C h a p l i n T o m & F a y e N e i l l C a r o l C h i p m a n J a c k & B e t t y H i l l i a r d S a l l y G r e e n e W h e a t l a n d R V , L L C L i s a H a r t R o b e r t & S h e r y l B a s h a w P a m e l a B r a d e t i c h Circles of Caring Adult Day Health wishes to thank the following people & businesses for their support in the 2022 Tennis & Pickleball Tournament JOINT PREPARATIONREPLACEMENTCLASS Are you scheduled for a knee, hip, or shoulder replacement surgery or considering scheduling? This class is for you! Bring a family member or care giver, and learn how to best prepare for your surgery and recovery through a [free] 90-minute class with members of the Orthopedic Care Team. Get all your questions answered about what to expect before and after surgery, medications, recovery, insurance and billing. Past attendees share they felt more confident heading into surgery, leading to better outcomes. 2023 CLASS DATES Class begins at 3 PM in conference rooms C & D Pullman Regional Hospital 835 SE Bishop Blvd. No registration required. Free and open to the public. Can’t attend a class? Watch our video: pullmanregional.org/joint-replacement (509) 336-7598For more information please call: January MarchFebruary181522 April 19 May 17 June 21 July August19 September16 20 October DecemberNovember181520 2022 CLASS DATES July August20 17 September 21 October 19 November 30 December 21 The Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to fill a board member vacancy. Applications due by September 28, 2022 Eligible candidates must be a registered voter, live within Pullman city limits, and cannot be a hospital employee. Learn more: pullmanregional.org/boardServeYourCommunity, and be a Voice for Pullman Healthcare
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• Live within Pullman city limits • Unable to leave home unassisted or for whom leaving takes considerable and taxing e ort
Pullman Communit y Council on Aging A legacy of caring for Pullman Meals on Wheels anks to our wonderful volunteer groups and our sustaining individual volunteers, Pullman Meals on Wheels continues to consistently provide hot, nutritious, lunchtime meals to homebound local seniors 365 days a year. Meals are available to seniors who meet the following criteria:
ank you for your support!
Pullman Community Council on Aging is truly a home-grown nonpro t. We are supported entirely through community grants and donations and one hundred percent of all donations are used in Pullman and Whitman County to support Pullman Meals on Wheels, Senior Chore Service and our Guide to Senior Services. We are very grateful for our community’s ongoing support and will gladly accept dona tions at any time of the year. We are also looking for additional members for our board of directors. If you have a heart for seniors and would like to contribute in this manner, please let us know. Senior Chore Service is Back!
Taylor Weech is our new Program Coordinator who looks forward to getting to know the Pullman community better by connecting with its seniors through Senior Chore Service.
• Unable to cook meals that are appetizing and healthy Meals are available 7 days a week; recipients can also choose to receive them only on selected days. Additional details are available at www.pullmanccoa.org/meals-on-wheels or by calling 509-339-4000.
Seniors wishing to participate, as well as community mem bers who wish to volunteer or refer a senior in need, can call to register at (509) 332-9627 and nd more information and registration forms www.pullmanccoa.org/senior-chore-serviceat
After changes at the beginning of the pandemic, Senior Chore Service is relaunching, matching volunteers with seniors who need occasional assistance at home. Services include outdoor chores like lawn care, leaf raking, and snow shoveling, indoor services like furniture rearranging, light housekeeping, limited maintenance/repair and companion ship visits.
Pullman Community Council on Aging welcomed an all-new team this summer. We look forward to supporting and growing our nearly 50-year legacy of supporting Pullman seniors, improving their quality of life, and fostering collaborative alliances among the senior-focused community.
Welcoming New Sta PULLMAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING PullmanUpdateCommunity Printed and distributed monthly to homes and businesses in Pullman and Albion. Contact CCooper Services to ask about options. Email ccooperpullman@gmail.com
Brittney Swensen is our new Executive Director and brings her experience as a longtime Meals on Wheels volunteer along with a love of working with seniors to the position.
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Eligible Seniors are: • Age 60 or older • Pullman residents (some exibility depending on volunteer •availability)Preference is given to seniors lacking nancial or social support, but any senior may request help.
Big congratulations to Dr. Bernard Hall, physics faculty and PhD in Physics from WSU, who has taken a post-doctoral scholar position with the Applied Physics Lab at the University of Washington. Dr. Hall will work with underwater imaging, data processing, and sonar techniques. His research helps explore and map the ocean floor and underwater features in the deepest and darkest ocean waters.
We hope our work invokes excitement for both students and faculty alike. Additionally, we believe that the installed environmental graphics will strengthen the identity of your [community] college’s location on the WSU campus.
Calendar Sep 8 ...................................Grand Reopening of CCS Pullman Center Sep 21-Dec 15 ...................Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS+ Open Enrollment, M-Th Sep 21 .................................First Day of Fall Term '22 Dec 15 Final Day of Fall Term '22
Caitlin Palmer, MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Idaho, has taken a full-time teaching position with the first-year writing program at the University of Missouri. She previously taught English and Creative Writing at the Pullman Center and mentored students interested in growing their own creative practice. We welcome Kyle Serrott to our history and humanities faculty. Serrot holds a law degree from Capital University and master’s degree in Political Science from Ohio University. In 2021, Kyle received his LLM in Indigenous Peoples law from the University of Oklahoma. He currently pursues a doctorate at WSU’s Comparative Ethnic Studies/American Studies and Culture program with a research focus is in critical indigenous and race theory. When he is not teaching or researching, Kyle backpacks the magnificent forests of northern and central Idaho.
Your excitement for the project was a big motivator for us—the positive responses throughout and especially in the final stages of approving some of the designs were great. This joint venture between Washington State University and the Community Colleges of Spokane strengthens the ties between the two higher education institutions.
This was a big project with multiple components to it. We had to re-group several times, internally and externally, with CCS. We needed to align our ideas with your goals so that the outcomes would meet your expectations. The installation of environmental graphics took several weeks with a team of people. The scale of some of these installations were large and resulted in us having to use innovative techniques during the installation.
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T year we celebrate our fifth anniversary at the WSU campus! We couldn’t be more excited to start the new school year with our Center's brand new interior look and feel.
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Shane Jackson, our project lead, was very excited after her initial meeting with you. She had a lot of ideas about how the project could be approached visually. The potential of the space and its improved use was a chance to expand our skills and show what we could do for the community college. Were there any particular challenges with this project?
Since late fall ’21, we have worked with a WSU Design & Printing Services team to improve wayfinding, welcoming, and a sense of belonging for our students and employees at our Center. The creative team of Patrick Brommer, Jordan Clinger, Shane LaNai Jackson, and Edward Sala led this exciting development and implementation process. Visit and see for yourself the amazing transformation they have brought to our Center. Here is some feedback the team shared about their experience of working with us: What made you curious about our proposal requests & working with us?
Do particular moments stand out as creative breakthroughs for your team? Yes! When we presented the concept of the stairway/entrance to your team and the response we got was an overwhelming thumbs up. What impact do you believe your team’s work will have on students, employees, and visitors at our Center?
What worked well in the process?
As anyone with a cell phone knows, technology is unreliable, but Morgan and his team are anything but.
As the IT manager, Morgan leads a small but mighty team of tech wizards, five in all. Their reach is massive as they aim to resolve issues in a timely manner across all departments, providing excellent customer service along the way. They manage the City’s integration with WHITCOM for dispatch of police and fire services, the switches that control Pullman’s water network, and even the the checkout server at the library, to name a few. They troubleshoot and replace faulty phones, wonky keyboards, glitchy monitors, and just about anything else that plugs in. If the microwave in the break room goes down, a help ticket probably reaches their inbox.
• Yield to drivers already in the roundabout.
• Maintain a safe speed of 15 to 20 MPH through the roundabout.
Sometimes their work is forward-facing, but usually they’re solving problems behind the scenes before City staff or our customers ever notice. Problems can range from miniscule to massive, and one day never unfolds quite like another. But that’s one reason why Morgan likes what he does--it’s always different, and different is never boring.
You’ll get the hang of it. In the meantime, continue to drive safely and look out for others you may be sharing the road with. Learn more at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/traffic-safety-methods/roundabouts.
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Labor Day Closure City Hall and most City of Pullman departments will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.
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• Continue to water late in the evening or early morning (9 p.m.-9 a.m.), so less water is lost to evaporation.
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How to Safely Navigate a Roundabout
Please reach out with your com ments and questions for the Mayor and Councilmembers city.councilmembers@pullman-wa.gov.at We’re pullman-wa.gov/jobshiring!
September is National Preparedness Month, making it the perfect time to prep you and your family to respond to a disaster event. There’s no need to feel overwhelmed. Washington state’s Emergency Management Division webpage gives a roadmap on how to prepare yourself gradually by addressing one key need each month for the next year. To start, you could:
So, if there’s something weird and it don’t look good, who you gonna call?
Keeping the City of Pullman Connected
With one of the catchiest theme songs in movie history, the 1984 film, “Ghostbusters,” quickly became a hit. Believe it or not, there’s a team at the City of Pullman not unlike the Bill Murray-led group that set out to dispose of New York City’s ghastly ghouls with hightech tools--it’s the City’s IT department. They’re tech-savvy, highly collaborative, and some the City’s best problem solvers.
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Think about it. Instead of a proton pack, a laser mouse. Like stalking the supernatural, they track the abnormal and irregular with each cerebral click. They perform aroundthe-clock service to keep systems secure and functioning. And even if it wasn’t completely understood why the anomaly ever existed, they have the rare tools to help identify and resolve the issue. In a nutshell, they fix the ghosts in the machines, keeping City departments online and connected--every second; every day.
The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) honored the City of Pullman’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) with the Outstanding Performance Award for 2021, the City’s second consecutive award! The DOE recognizes the top wastewater treatment plants in the state that achieve full compliance with their water quality permits. Only about 40% of Washington’s treatment systems earn such recognition.
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• Adjust your sprinkler duration. Whether watering manually or with an in-ground system, cut back your watering times to reflect cooler temperatures.
Please visit pullman-wa.gov/pullman_conserves and palousebasin.org for more ways to save and to learn about the aquifer that supplies clean water to homes and businesses across the Palouse. Thank you for making every drop count!
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1. Create an action plan: How will you and your family react if disaster strikes? Create plans for both shelter-in-place and evacuation scenarios.
• Enter the roundabout to the right and then exit at the desired street.
DOE PullmanRecognizesWWTP with Award
• Check your sprinklers and hoses for leaks, and repair/replace if necessary.
The roundabout project at Terre View Drive and North Fairway Road was completed on August 15, 2022.
2. Store water: Keep two weeks’ worth of water on hand for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
3. Build grab & go kits: Extra clothes, food, and medical supplies are common items to include. Assemble kits for family members and pets, too. Learn about how to accomplish the items above and more at https://mil.wa.gov/ preparedness.
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“We’re always managing and monitoring connections and people’s ability to stay connected. That’s our goal,” said Morgan Sherwood, the City’s newest IT manager. Morgan has dedicated the last nine years to the City’s IT presence. He received a bachelor’s degree from WSU in Digital Technology and Culture. He likes the customer service side of the job just as well as the behind-the-scenes aspect. “When I feel like I’ve had a successful day, it’s because I’ve been able to help make someone else’s day a little bit easier,” he said.
• Ensure your automatic sprinkler’s rain sensor is active and functioning. Rain is free water for your yard, so take advantage.
Simple Ways to Save Water This Fall
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Pullman IT Department (left to right): Rachel Guerra, Morgan Sherwood, Casey Meyer, Brandon Sommer
With the fall season comes cooler temperatures, meaning you can really ramp up your water-saving ways. Here are some quick tips on how to conserve when irrigating outdoors:
By now, you’ve probably had your fun at either of the two single-lane roundabouts that were completed last month, one at Terre View Drive and North Fairway Road and the other at SR-27 and Albion Road. Here are some quick tips to maneuver a roundabout:
• Do not stop in the roundabout.
The Gladish is building a home for the arts right here on the Palouse! This new Centre, located on the 1954 wing of the Gladish Centre, will feature a state of the art Main Stage auditorium, built to be a home for all our performing arts groups including Washington Idaho Symphony, Pullman Civic Theatre, and the Palouse Choral Society. The new facility will include new seating, updated interiors, new HVAC systems, new lighting and sounds systems, new entrance from the parking lot, and a patron lobby with a grand staircase. Downstairs will house the renovated Little Theater built for intimate theatrical experiences in a “black box” setting. The Little Theater wing will also include updated technical systems, green room, dressing rooms, a recording studio, and a new lobby and entrance.
The heart of the Performing Arts Center at the Gladish will be the mainstage auditorium that will be the new home to organizations like the Washington Idaho Symphony and the Palouse Choral Society. The 675 seat performance space will feature new audience seating, updated technical equipment, and top of the line acoustical systems.
Donate today at https://www.gladishcommunity.org/performing -arts-center Or by calling us at 509-332-8081
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Design Element Spotlight: Main Auditorium
20 Pullman Community Update SEPTEMBER 2022WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY Join the Washington Idaho Symphony for its 51st Season! Season tickets on sale now at www.Wa -IdSymphony.org
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3. Reduces the spread of disease and improves the overall health of the 4.colonyThe returned spayed and neutered animals guard their territory prevent ing un-neutered animals from moving in.
1. Controls the population by permanently reducing the number of animals in the area by controlling reproduction 2. Lowers cat intake into shelters, thereby keeping shelter space open for stray or surrendered animals.
whitmanpets.org/muttstruttSeptember10,202210-1:00DoggyFun!ReaneyPark,Pullman,WA 13th annual
Cats are trapped using humane traps Captured cats are taken, in their traps, to be sterilized A er recovery, cats are returned to their territory and supplied with food and water as previously Trap, Neuter, Release is the ONLY humane and effec�ve way to manage colony or community cats (otherwise thought of as feral).
Pre-register your pooch and reserve a tshirt:
A big thank you to Annie Lindsey, Zoe Skiadopoulou and the rest of the just departed staff for all their work and we wish them the best in their future endeavors.
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What is TNR?
TNR controls the problem in several ways:
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Le Ear Tip means the cat has been sterilized and vaccinated!
The Whitman County Humane Society Animal Shelter will be closed for the next few weeks. Thank you to the Whitman County Community for all their support while the Animal Haven shelter goes through restructuring, cleaning and remodeling in anticipation of the restoration of animal adoption and rescue services in the coming weeks.
We also want to give special recognition to Kellie Klein for all her amazing work as a former member of the WCHS Board of Directors and her continuing volunteer work with the Pooch Park.Ahuge thank you to the Wine and Whiskers fundraiser supporters at Merry Cellars Winery on the 6th of August. The attendees’ generous donations raised in excess of $3000 for the WCHS Shelter
Tell me a little about yourself. I am mom first off; I have three sweet kids and I work in fashion and photography. Tell me about your journey. I had been in an abusive marriage and had been kicked out by my husband when I was newly pregnant. I was homeless, jobless, and staying with a friend while I looked for work. My midwife told me I needed to move to Pullman and she would do everything she could to get me connected with resources. She connected me with Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse (ATVP) and I stayed there for a while. I was also connected to housing through Community Action ICenter.havebeen working with Community Action Center to try to find a place starting in about April in 2021. I moved into one of their rental units in May of 2021. I just moved into a larger house with 3 bedrooms. I have a fence and backyard now. It’s in a lovely quiet neighborhood.
What else would you like to tell the community?
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What are you looking forward to in the next year?
Our food bank times are by appointment.
I am looking forward to setting into the new place we just moved into. I just got a promotion at work and I will be bumping up my hours. I’m looking forward to the job, spending time with kids, doing some gardening, and, as always, my photography.
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I would like to give a great big thank you to Community Action Center and all the community members who are part of the process of becoming stable. Their work is not only empowering to women, but also lifesaving for women. Community Action Center helped me get a foot up into a more successful life due to the generosity and time of the people there. Please use our scheduling web page make an appointment. appointment/
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The people at Community Action Center have just been so ready to help at all times. They have all sorts of resources that I never know were available to me. I have a support system now for the first time since forever, since starting to need help with things. Community Action Center was available as I tried to make a foothold for myself and my kids to climb out of my situation. With abuse, it’s not just one situation, it goes on and on, and the cycle of abuse is driven by the desperation of not having a support system. Community Action Center has been instrumental in getting me out of that cycle. They worked with me to find daycare for my kids so I could work, a support system, and housing.
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