Pullman Community Update October 2022

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:

• ArtBeat, Inc.

• B & L Bicycles

• Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet

• Coast Hilltop Inn

• Community Congregational UCC

• Concordia Lutheran Church

• Dan Walker Productions, LLC

• Dave Christy State Farm Insurance

• Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

• Heros N Sports

• Karma Indian Cuisine

• Walmart

• Ted Weatherly

• WSECU - CUB

• WSU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

NEW MEMBERS

Gesa Credit Union

1170 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA 99163 (407) 367-9647 www.gesa.com

CougsFirst! PO Box 321 Pullman, WA (208) 290-1271 www.cougsfirst.org

Aubrey Milly Digital Pullman, WA (530) 999-1523 www.aubreymilly.com

Mela Catering 350 E Main St Pullman, WA (509) 592-7382 www.melapullman. wixsite.com/mela

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee (PBAC)

875 Perimeter Dr MS 3301 Moscow ID (208) 885-6429 www.palousebasin.org

The Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee (PBAC) is a collaboration of entities, focusing on monitoring, researching, and educating the region of its local groundwater supply from the Palouse Basin Aquifer. PBAC is made up of representatives from Pullman and Moscow, Whitman and Latah counties, and Washington State University and University of Idaho. Its mission is to ensure a long-term, quality water source for the region and the citizens that reside here. The Committee’s goals are to bring awareness and understanding of the groundwater supply, strategize for long-term alternative water supply solutions, while engaging the community and building public support for PBAC’s mission.

Join PBAC at the upcoming Palouse Basin Water Summit on Tuesday, October 18 th from 5-8pm (doors open at 4:30pm) at the SEL Event Center. PBAC will provide an update on the State of the Basin and this year’s keynote speaker is Robert Glennon. It’s a free event! Learn more at www.palousebasinwatersummit.org.

In This Issue:

Pullman Community Update 1-3

Pullman Chamber of Commerce

Pullman School District Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse

Washington Idaho Symphony

Pullman Regional Hospital Community Calendar

Pullman Depot Washington State University Community Action Center

Gladish Community & Cultural Center

Whitman County Humane Society City of Pullman

Gladish Performing Arts Centre League of Women Voters Community Colleges of Spokane Pullman Community Montessori

PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

September Students October Students

Esabella Makin

Megan Shi, daughter of Wenyan Zhang and Xianming Shi, has been involved in a multitude of PHS activities. She’s been doing orchestra for seven years and was actively involved in clubs like the Art Club and The Muse. Megan earned 2nd place for forensics and 3rd place for astronomy in the Regional Science Olympiad competition. She’s looking forward to leading the Sexuality & Gender Alliance club starting this semester.

Outside of high school, Megan attended a Stanford Summer Session class on Greek and Latin Roots. She has worked as a clerical assistant at WSU, where she designed college postcards for the Civil & Environmental Engineering and Construction Engineering degree programs. Aside from work, Megan enjoys taking ice skating lessons in Moscow when the temperature drops.

Megan plans on attending a college or university for an art related degree like architecture, graphic design, or interior design.

Rowan Manwaring, child of Jonathan & Brenna Manwaring, is a senior at Pullman High School. She has enjoyed her years at PHS, even remote learning over the pandemic!

Rowan is an excellent student, earning a 3.9 GPA. She will be a Teacher’s Assistant for Leadership this year as it was a favorite class of hers three years in a row. She is also very creative and will be doing an Independent Study in Art this year.

Rowan has worked for WSU in The Spark Design Lab and at their Information Counter the past two years. She has benefitted from learning the various technologies and enjoys working with a team, students, staff, and faculty.

Over the pandemic, Rowan discovered her love of music and joined a record label, learning the ins and outs of producing music.

Rowan is applying to local colleges and looks forward to exploring and discovering her passions.

Esabella Makin, daughter of Danielle and David Makin, has participated in many activities at Pullman High School (PHS) including Science Olympiad (her favorite), DECA, and Spirit club.

She is an active member of the Pullman Police Department Advisory Committee representing PHS students. Highlights of her engagement include co-facilitating a panel during the Pullman Police Summit - Reimagining Public Safety in Pullman, and this past summer, Esabella volunteered hours in Rock and Roll, National Night Out, and the Lentil Festival.

Esabella is awaiting admission decisions to her top universities planning to study law, though is open to exploring other passions including oceanography and business.

During the summer he works for Summerhill Apartments doing lawn and apartment maintenance. Steven will attend a 4-year college after graduation. He plans to study French Horn performance and has an interest in applied mathematics as well Steven Randall

Steven Randall, child of Tony and Natasha Randall, has participated in many activities at PHS including soccer and band. His passion is music and he plays French Horn for the PHS concert and Pep bands and also participates in Jazz Band. He was chosen to participate in the WMEA All- State Band as well as the WMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest at the state level. He has played with the WSU Symphony Orchestra his junior and senior years and was selected as principal horn this year. His second love is soccer. He volunteers to coach middle school soccer in the fall and spring, and plays on an adult team during the summer.

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

Rowan Manwaring

Megan Shi

District Draws New Legislative Map

Allison Munch-Rotolo, School Board Member, District 2.

In late August—shortly before this article was written—the Pullman school board conducted a public hearing and subsequently adopted a resolution that reconfigured the boundaries of Pullman’s director districts (i.e., the geographic areas each board member represents). Following each decennial Census, federal, state, city, and special district legislative areas are adjusted, if necessary, to account for new population information. The task of dividing and assigning specific geographic areas (typically Census blocks) is done by independent consultants who specialize in this type of work. A general goal of redistricting is to ensure that each legislative area meets requirements and that all have roughly equal populations.

School director districts are not the same as city council wards, although the Pullman city council’s three wards and the Pullman school board’s five director districts were each reconfigured through a similar process this year. One difference between these legislative boundaries is that city council wards affect ballot voting and school director districts do not. In city council elections, each voter receives a ward-specific ballot; in school board elections, all registered voters in the Pullman school district select from the same list of candidates.

Drawing legislative districts in Pullman requires considering how to factor in the large population of WSU students—who comprise about half of Pullman’s total population. Prior to the school board’s recent reconfiguration, District 2 was located in a concentrated area of Pullman’s NE quadrant (College Hill). The only legislative area with no school facilities in it, this area’s population is comprised predominantly of college students, whose interest in local k-12 governance cannot be assumed. The school board discussed and considered several options for reorganizing, including creating one or more at-large positions that would be open to candidates living anywhere within the school district. However, converting from five separate director districts to a smaller number of legislative areas plus one or more at-large positions would require the district to run an election that would cost Pullman Public Schools tens of thousands of dollars.

In consultation with Sammamish Data Systems, a firm with specialties that include political redistricting, the board decided to retain, but reconfigure, the five legislative director districts, using the 2020 Census figures. District 2 now includes the southern portion of Pullman’s NW quadrant (Military Hill) extending west to Guy Street and Brayton Road. As reconfigured, this area still does not have a school facility in it, but it encompasses a more age-diverse population that is likely to produce more candidates for school board elections in the future and will likely better serve the district’s needs over time. A map of the updated school board director districts can be viewed at https://www.pullmanschools. org/school_board/school_board_-_district_map.

The opinions expressed in Board Reports are those of individual school board members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the board as a whole or of Pullman Public Schools.

Highly Capable Program Referrals for Current Kindergarteners and Some Transfer Students Will Be Accepted October 26- October 28, 2022.

Referral forms for current kindergarten students to receive highly capable services during the current school year will be accepted October 26 – October 28, 2022. Parents/guardians, teachers, students, and anyone else with direct knowledge of a student’s abilities may refer a student for highly capable services.

Students who have transferred to the Pullman School District since March 1, 2022, from a district that does not offer highly capable testing and/or services are also eligible to be referred for highly capable services during this time.

For more information on the referral process or to obtain a referral form, please follow this link https://www.pullmanschools.org/departments/instructional_programs/highly_capable_program to the district highly capable webpage, contact the school psychologist at the student’s school, or contact the Instructional Programs Office at (509) 332-3144 or instructionalprograms@psd267.org

SPANISH

Las recomendaciones para el programa de altas capacidades para alumnos actuales de kínder y algunos estudiantes transferidos se aceptarán del 26 al 28 de octubre de 2022.

Los formularios de recomendación para que alumnos actuales de kínder reciban servicios para altas capacidades durante el año escolar en curso se aceptarán del 26 al 28 de octubre de 2022. Los padres, tutores, maestros, estudiantes y otras personas con conocimiento directo de las capacidades de un estudiante pueden recomendar a un estudiante para servicios para altas capacidades.

Los estudiantes que se hayan transferido al Distrito Escolar de Pullman a partir del 1 de marzo de 2022, desde un distrito que no ofrece pruebas o servicios para altas capacidades, también son elegibles para ser recomendados para servicios para altas capacidades en este período.

Para ver más información sobre el proceso de recomendación, o para obtener un formulario de recomendación, siga este enlace https://www.pullmanschools.org/departments/instructional_programs/highly_capable_program a la página de internet para altas capacidades del distrito, comuníquese con el psicólogo escolar de la escuela del estudiante, o comuníquese con la Oficina de Programas de Instrucción al teléfono (509) 332-3144 o al correo electrónico instructionalprograms@psd267.org

ARABIC

October is DISABILITY HISTORY & AWARENESS MONTH! the month of October, each public school will conduct or promote educational activities that provide instruction, awareness, and history and people with disabilities. also have created a page with a multitude of resources. Go to www.pullmanschools.org

“When Educators Learn, Students Learn”

Jim Bruce, Jefferson Elementary Principal

As Dr. Maxwell, Pullman School District Superintendent, shared in the September 2022 edition of the Pullman Community Update our school district is beginning our second year of our Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) journey. What is a PLC? “A PLC is an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. PLC’s operate under the assumption that the key to improved learning for students is continuous job-embedded learning for educators.” (DuFour, DuFour, Eaker, Many, Mattos, 2016)

Why is our school district implementing the PLC’s process?

• Improve Tier I instruction (“First Best Instruction”) that all students receive daily.

• Ensure students learn “essential grade level standards, plus”. These are the grade level standards that our grade level/department educators have identified as the standards that all students must demonstrate mastery of by the end of a school year. These standards are the most essential for future academic

and personal success for each student.

• Improve the professional practices of all educators through job embedded professional development.

• Ensure academic equity by:

• Implementing a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

• Creating a timely and balanced assessment system.

• Removing barriers by planning and providing additional time, support, and extensions for all students.

• Building an inclusive and healthy district and school culture.

The “3 Big Ideas” that drive the work of a PLC are the following:

1. A Focus on Learning: The fundamental purpose of the school is to ENSURE that ALL students learn at high levels.

2. A Collaborative Culture and Collective Responsibility: To ENSURE ALL students, learn at high levels (essential grade level standards plus), professional educators MUST work collaboratively and take *collective responsibility for the success of each student.

*Collective Responsibility is based on the two fundamental beliefs that we, as professional educators, MUST take responsibility to ensure high levels of learning (essential grade level standards plus) for all students and we believe ALL students can learn at high levels (essential grade level standards plus).

3. Results Orientation: Professional educators in a PLC FOCUS on RESULTS; evidence of student learning.

To perform this crucial work the professional educators of the Pullman School District will be collaborating with building same grade level/ department peers every “late start” Monday morning. Please contact your child’s school if you have questions regarding “late start” times at their school.

Why should our professional educators collaborate?

“When teachers work together on collaborative teams, they improve their practice in two important ways. First, they sharpen their pedagogy by sharing specific instructional strategies for teaching more effectively. Second, they deepen their content knowledge by identifying the specific standards students must master. In other words, when teachers work together, they become better teachers” (Many & Sparks-Many, 2015, p. 83).

“Quality teaching is not an individual accomplishment, it is the result of a collaborative culture that empowers teachers to team up to improve student learning beyond what any one of them can achieve alone” (Carroll, 2009, p. 13).

On behalf of the Pullman School District thank you for your support as we begin year 2 of our PLC 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.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163 Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

Board of Directors

President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org

Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org

Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org

Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org

Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org

OCTOBER MARKS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION MONTH

Every October we recognize survivors of domes�c violence in our community and around the country We celebrate their resilience and mourn those lost This October, join us in taking Action towards ending domes�c violence on the Palouse!

How to Take Ac�on Against Domes�c Violence!

How you respond to a disclosure of domes�c violence has a strong influence on the survivor

Help them feel heard and supported

Here are a few �ps on what you can say to be and

Want more info? Check out the Washington Coali�on Against Domes� Violence resources how to help survivors

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP

Did you know that ATVP offers confiden�al 8 week support groups?

Contact us @ 509 332 HELP, for more informa�on!

This October we will be holding volunteer training This opportunity is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is interested in volunteering on our confiden�al, 24 hour crisis hotline. As a volunteer, you will assist and provide advocacy to vic�ms of crime in our community

We ask for a one year commitment.

Applica�ons must be submi�ed by October 6, 2022.

SUMMER CAMPS

ATVP provides two no cost summer camps for local youth through Pullman Parks and Recrea�on Our fun filled annual camps, Camp POW (ages 8 10) and Camp SHIP (ages 11 14) were completely full!

Campers gathered for a week of fun, learning, and community

Together, campers iden�fied strengths and explored ways to foster wellness for themselves and community! Every year, these young leaders inspire us with their ide as and commitment to building healthy communi�es

Come CAMP with us next year!

Alterna�ves to Violence of the Palouse offer s FREE TRAININGS to the community! Popular topics: In Their Shoes, how to access ATVP services, violence on, and healthy rela onships to your needs

Scan here! Or email home@atvp org to request a presenta�on

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WIS Introduces the Silverthorne Chamber Series at LC State

For our Spotlight Season we are introducing a series of chamber performances in the beautiful and historic Silverthorne Theatre on the Lewis Clark State College campus in Lewiston, in addition to our full season.

Chamber music is a form of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments traditionally a group that could fit in a palace chamber or a large room. In our series, you ’ll see everything from a 20 member string orchestra to a wind quartet.

The series includes three special performances. The first on November 13 will turn the spotlight on composer and Fulbright Scholar in Residence, Yii Kaho Hoe and WIS Principal Horn, Martin King.

Then the spotlight moves to WIS Principal Bassoon, Jacqueline Wilson & Principal Clarinet, Geoff Flolo for Brahms and Friends on February 5 and finishes with the return of the ever popular WIS Jazz on March 26.

The Chamber Series enables us to bring even more music to our community. It is the perfect way to bring more music while highlighting our talented musicians.

Website: www.Wa IdSymphony.org Phone: 208 874 4162

Email: info@wa idsymphony.org

Address: 311 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

In addition, the WIS has struggled for years to find an appropriate performance home in the valley for the orchestra that was affordable and offered the best acoustical and patron experience available. The Silverthorne Theater at the LC State Campus fit the bill almost perfectly. The only downside was the smaller stage. Adding the Chamber Series as a LC Valley only season at the best concert hall available is the perfect solution.

Chamber season tickets also include the full spotlight performances of the WIS’ Christmas Brass on December 4 at Pullman High and December 5 at Clarkston High, as well as the Young Artist performance on April 15 at Pullman High and April 16 at Clarkston High.

For those patrons who enjoy Valley performances, be a part of this inaugural chamber series and purchase season tickets at wa idsymphony.org/tickets. Season tickets for our regular season concerts are available on the same page.

Please review our website as well as reach out to our office at 208 874 4162 or info@wa idsymphony.org with any questions, and thank you for your continued support.

Pullman Regional Hospital, Patient Care Expansion

Passing Prop 1 this November means…

More access. More services. More patient care space. Less wait for great healthcare.

In 2004, Pullman Regional Hospital opened our doors to a new, state-of-the-art facility on Bishop Blvd. Today, 100,000 square feet of space is wholly dedicated to serving the region as a public, non-for-profit community hospital, open to anyone and everyone.

For us, living in a small town means personal, exceptional healthcare. It means state-of-the-art medical technology. It means access to primary care, emergency care, and specialized healthcare. It means growing our capacity so that we can care for our community today and tomorrow.

Project Quick Facts

$45 million project cost for 80,000 square foot expansion, medical equipment, and remodel of Pullman Regional Hospital and hospital-owned properties:

• Expanded Emergency Department

• Specialty healthcare space for new services

• More imaging services

• Integration of all therapy services onsite

• Expansion of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine patient care

• Enhanced security

• Expanded Sleep Study & Sleep Medicine

• Expanded cardio-pulmonary services for seniors

• Simulation lab for healthcare workers

Be An Informed Voter, and learn more: www.pullmanregional.org/expansion

Meet Dr. Aaron Vandenbos: Educator, Veteran, Orthopedic Surgeon

The human body isn’t made of steel. From time to time, it requires “fixing.” Orthopedic surgeons can help bring relief for issues related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Dr. Aaron Vandenbos, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic, part of the Pullman Regional Hospital Orthopedic Center of Excellence, has a special interest in sports medicine, arthroscopic procedures—particularly of the knee and shoulder—as well as disorders of the hand and wrist. However, he works on other musculoskeletal areas of the body as well.

“I like to think that I’m kind of an ‘everyman’ of orthopedic surgery. I try to be relatable. I know that the age-old adage is as true in medicine as it is in other parts of our life, where people don’t care what you know until they know you care,” he states. “I first and foremost prefer my patients see me as somebody they can trust rather than somebody who just knows the right answers.”

Dr. Vandenbos relays to his patients that his primary job is an educator. Whether or not the ultimate decision is to perform surgery, he wants all his patients to leave the office with a full understanding of their different treatment options.

While fairly new to the Pullman team, Dr. Vandenbos has extensive experience in orthopedics—some of which he received in the Army. He served five years stationed in Germany at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, which is the catchment point for all the casualties in the European, African, Near East, and Middle East theaters of operations.

“During my time there, my role as an orthopedic surgeon in a forward surgical team was to be prepared to deploy on a moment’s notice, to anywhere that might require damage control surgery and orthopedic aid. So, a lot of what I learned was just a continuation of what my orthopedic training and the military provided, a team-based approach, making do with what you have, and being able to figure things out with not a lot of resources,” he notes. “On a more personal level, I learned to fit in with different cultures and appreciate people different from myself.”

Dr. Vandenbos has brought that attitude to his role at Inland Orthopaedics. As an independent practice, he and his colleagues are able to serve both the Moscow and Pullman communities.

“We do have the backing of Pullman Regional Hospital, which is just an absolute privilege to work with. I couldn’t be happier with the environment, the culture, and the support here,” he shares. “I think the culture and the community is probably the number-one strength of being here at Inland Orthopedics.”

Learn more: www. pullmanregional.org/orthopedics

State-of the Art Surgery, Right Here at Home

What is the VELYS robotic-assisted surgical system?

VELYS, pronounced vell-iss, provides continuous real-time feedback to the surgeon throughout the procedure using AI technology to guide and map where a surgeon should remove bone, resulting in an efficient surgical experience and a long-lasting implant. When paired with a skilled surgical team, this tool is an extra set of magnified eyes.

VELYS’s high-speed optical tracking system takes 300 images per second, capturing the surgeon’s slightest movement, for remarkably precise imaging. The joint’s position is reassessed before the implant is permanently positioned to ensure balanced tension in the knee throughout the range of motion.

At Pullman Regional Hospital’s Orthopedic Center of Excellence, orthopedic surgeons Dr. Ed Tingstad and Dr. Mat Taylor use the VELYS system for knee replacement surgeries. VELYS surgeries come at no additional cost to knee replacement patients.

“The VELYS system is world-class. It, coupled with the talented and seasoned operating room team at Pullman Regional Hospital, create a surgical experience that rivals anywhere,” says Dr. Tingstad. “You don’t have to go to Seattle for the best surgical team or technology; you can get that right here in Pullman.”

Who is a good candidate for VELYS?

One of the benefits of VELYS robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery is that it can be calibrated to fit the exact anatomical structure of each person’s individual knee. That being said, there are some factors that go into determining if a robotic-assisted knee replacement is the best option for you. You and your orthopedic surgeon will look at factors such as your activity level, weight, bone density, and more to determine the best surgical option for you.

“Not every patient needs surgery. As doctors, it’s our job to look at all the options to help our patients have a better quality of life,” shares Dr. Tingstad.

If you have questions about VELYS or want to know if you’re a good candidate, speak to your orthopedic surgeon or ask your primary care provider for a referral to Inland Orthopaedics, part of the Pullman Regional Hospital Orthopedic Center of Excellence.

Learn more: www.pullmanregional.org/orthopedics

MondaySunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m. Gladish Fall Festival Brewfest, 2 – 7 p.m., see pg 16

PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30, ZOOM

City Council Ward Town Hall (Ward 1), 6 p.m.

Gagarine - Gagarin by F. Liatard and J. Trouilh  (2020), Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 6 p.m.

Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30pm at Kamiak Elementary City Council Ward Town Hall (Ward 2), 6 p.m. PRH, Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m.

• PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at PHS or via Zoom

• City Council Ward Town Hall (Ward 3), 6 p.m.

• PSD, No School, Professional Development Day for All Teachers

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

• Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m. Washington Idaho Symphony Concert 1: Aubin & Kubo, 7:30 p.m., Pullman High School

Columbus Day

PRH, Ten Warning Signs, Alzheimer’s, 5:30 p.m., Pullman Senior Center

• PSD, Kamiak PTA Meeting, 6:00pm at KES or via Zoom

• PRH, Childbirth 101 - 4Wk. Class, 6 p.m. Regular Council Meeting at City Hall, 7 p.m.

PSD, LMS Boosters Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at LMS or via Zoom

• Pullman Chamber, General Membership Luncheon, noon, see pg 1

• Lingui, Les liens sacrés  -  Lingui, The Sacred Bonds by M. Saleh Haroun (2021), Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 7 p.m.

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

PRH, Women’s Wellness: Breast Health & Tomosynthesis, 5:40 p.m. PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30pm – Meeting will be held at Pullman High School

• PRH, Women’s Leadership Guild, 6 p.m., Colter’s Creek Tasting Room BookTalk at the Depot, 7 p.m., Pullman Depot Heritage Center, see pg 13

• PRH, Coffee Club: Prescription to Socialize, 10 a.m., Ridge Point’s Club House

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

PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30, ZOOM

PRH, Childbirth 101 - 4Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

• Palouse Basin Water Summit, 4:30 p.m., SEL Event Center, see pg 1

• Lingui, Les liens

sacrés - Lingui, The Sacred Bonds by M. Saleh Haroun (2021), Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 7 p.m.

• PRH, Total Orthopedic - Joint Replacement Class, 3 p.m.

• PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 6 p.m.

PRH, Childbirth 101 - 4Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

• Regular Council Meeting at City Hall, 7 p.m.

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

La Fine fleur - The Rose Maker by P. Pinaud (2020), Kenworthy Performing Arts

• Centre, 7 p.m.

• PSD, Conference Day, ½ day Grades K-8

PRH, Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors, 10 a.m., Pullman Senior Center

• PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – Meeting will be held at Pullman High School

• PSD, Conference Day, No School for Grades K-8

• PSD, Conference Day, No School for Grades K-8

• Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m. Halloween at The Gladish, 5 – 10 p.m.

Halloween

• PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30, ZOOM Trick or Treat, 5 – 7 p.m., Regency Pullman

TRACKS

PULLMAN DEPOT HERITAGE CENTER

Turning Vision Into Reality (With Your Gifts)

PDHC is making significant progress toward the community’s goal of developing a Heritage Center that celebrates the unique history of our area in an authentic, character-rich setting. The 1916 Northern Pacific Depot is already in steady use as venue for historyfocused events, such as Palouse People talks and Depot Days. As restoration continues, Pullman Depot Heritage Center will become

a vibrant and accessible cultural experience that attracts people of all ages and serves as a landmark asset to downtown Pullman.

In the midst of careful planning for the Depot’s restoration, the unexpected discovery of the building’s original green roof tiles, followed by the subsequent discovery that those original roof tiles are still being manufactured by the Ludowici company today, led to an updated vision for the project, as shown in the adjacent image by WSU’s ID+CL. Now, thanks to our many donors and recent anonymous gifts of $300,000, that updated vision will be realized.

Accessing Heritage Capital Project grant funds to complete roof replacement, window restoration, electrical upgrades, and restroom accessibility requires a two-thirds match from community donations (see article below), and this is where we’d like your support to keep the restoration moving forward. We’ve set a campaign goal of $125,000. Join us as we preserve and make our history come alive!

Depot Days 2022

Depot Ranked Sixth for Legislative Funding

The Heritage Capital Project Advisory Panel met August 23, 2022, to rank a list of applications recommended to the Washington State Legislature for funding in the 2023-25 biennium. The panel recommended a grant award of $237,000 for the Whitman County Historical Society, to be used for ongoing restoration of the Northern Pacific Railway Depot in Pullman. The award comes on the heels of a similar award of $258,000 in the previous 2021-23 biennium. Funding is awarded in the form of expense reimbursement and requires a two-thirds match, so the nearly half a million dollars of legislative appropriations require double that amount from other sources including private donations.

RESTORATION UPDATE

Your donations support our continuing restoration efforts. Masonry is the current emphasis and will finish this fall. Roof restoration will begin soon. Next up windows, electrical and accessible restrooms. Stop by!

Roofing tile samples are compared for best color match to originals. Tiles for the Depot’s 9,000 square foot roof will be manufactured at the Ludowici factory in Ohio and installed by CMR Construction & Roofing.

Palouse People and BookTalks

We are planning the fall and winter schedule. Do you have a story to tell about our regional heritage? Have you authored a book about our region?

Contact us if you interested in sharing your story! pullmandepot.events@gmail.com

The Freight Room is open on Saturdays from 1:00 - 4:00pm. Use the Whitman St. entrance for easy access.

Next Book Talk - October 13

Amanda Van Lanen

The Washington Apple: Orchards and the Development of Industrial Agriculture

DONATION QUESTIONS?

Contact Val Gregory wchsdirector1@gmail.com or Debbie Sherman jdjsherman@msn.com

VISIT US

Pullman Depot Heritage Center 330 N. Grand Avenue, Suite H Pullman, WA 99163 pullmandepot.org

The Freight Room is open on Saturdays from 1:00 - 4:00pm

Pullman’s Comes

See you at the Depot, where Pullman’s Past Comes Alive.

Produced by the Integrated Design + Construction Lab (ID+CL) of WSU’s School of Design and Construction, interactive models and renderings, like the one above, display the historic Depot in its future restored state. WSU-SDC - ID+CL

An ID+CL rendering displays the Depot’s restored Main Waiting Room highlighting the original terrazzo floor, plaster beams, oak trim and enameled brick wainscoting. WSU-SDC - ID+CL

At a Depot Days evening reception, Dr. Wendy Powers, inaugural Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean of WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, is flanked by Pullman Mayor and honorary PDHC co-chair Glenn Johnson, and PDHC Steering Committee chair Linda Hackbarth. photo - WSU CAHNRS

Celebrating our 2nd annual Depot Days, volunteers in period costumes march in Pullman’s Lentil Festival Parade. Festivities also included a Palouse People talk by historian Kathy Meyer on Northern Pacific’s Great Big Baked Potato, several new heritage displays, and a reception honoring Mary Schweitzer and Bob King, benefactors whose notable generosity is deeply appreciated by the PDHC Steering Committee.

School of Music plans busy month

October is a busy month at the WSU School of Music. From Oktubafest to student recitals and more, here’s a round-up of concerts on campus.

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. WSU Symphonic Band Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Bryan Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Guest artist Steven Clark on flute, Bryan Hall.

• 4:10 p.m. Oct. 7. Student recital by Kevin Hudson on piano, Kimbrough Music Building.

• Oct. 8 is World Flute Day. WSU’s second annual event in honor of World Flute Day includes classes, exhibits, performances featuring guest artist Daniel Velasco, assistant professor of flute at the University of Kansas. For more info, visit music.wsu.edu/wsu-flute-day

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13. Oktubafest begins with a recital featuring Chris Dickey on tuba, Fabio Menchetti on piano and Jacqueline Wilson on bassoon in Bryan Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Faculty Artist Series: Cesar Haas on guitar, Kimbrough Music Building.

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Oktubafest continues with a recital featuring guest artist Genevieve Clarkson on tuba in Bryan Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Faculty Artist Series: Martin King on horn, Bryan Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Percussion Ensemble Concert, Kimbrough Music Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Oktubafest continues with a student recital by members of the tuba-euphonium studio.

• 3:10 pm. Oct. 28. Reverso Ensemble, Kimbrough Music Building.

Beasley Coliseum hosts WSU Career Expo

Jobseekers are invited to Washington State University’s Career Expo.

The expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 in Beasley Coliseum, 925 NE North Fairway Road.

Learn about WSU’s open positions and apply on the spot. All experience levels welcome.

Open positions on the Pullman campus include custodians, grounds and nursery services specialists, food service workers, cooks, bakers, office assistants, electricians, carpenters, mechanics, and other skilled trades.

WSU Pullman offers annual and sick leave, medical and dental insurance, educational benefits, and more. Certain positions also include up to $10,000 in additional hiring bonuses.

On the web: wsu.edu/careerexpo.

Celebrate Distinguished Scholars

More than two dozen Washington State University students and alumni who received prestigious, nationally competitive awards this year will be featured at the annual Distinguished Scholars Celebration.

The event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Distinguished Scholars Gallery on the ground level of the Compton Union Building. The public is invited.

This year’s awardees received Fulbright, Goldwater and Udall awards, and more.

The gallery features the names and photos of hundreds of Cougs who have received these and other awards over the course of more than a century.

For more info, visit distinguishedscholarships.wsu.edu

Organic farm sells pumpkins Art museum hosts special evening

The WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm is planning three dates for U-pick pie and carving pumpkins during October.

Pumpkin U-pick days and times are:

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1

• 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8

Check the farm website at css.wsu.edu/organicfarm for the latest info. You can also sign up there for the weekly online newsletter.

Part of WSU’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, the farm was certified organic in 2004. It’s located on Animal Sciences Road just east of the WSU Pullman campus.

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is hosting two special events Oct. 7.

Guest curator Lipi Turner-Rahman will offer a guided conversation from 3 to 4:30 p.m. about two concurrent exhibitions: “Juventino Aranda: Esperé Mucho Tiempo Pa Ver” and “Our Stories, Our Lives: Irwin Nash Photographs of Yakima Valley Migrant Labor.”

Special guests include Aranda, Yakima Valley community members from multiple generations, and 2021 WSU graduate Daisy Zavala Magaña of the Seattle Times.

The talk will be followed by a reception for both exhibits from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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.

The Food & Shelter Folks

A Message from the CAC Executive Director

Much has changed in the last few years about how we all are living here in our community, but one thing remains the same: Community Action Center is here for all Whitman County residents, so everyone has opportunity to reach their full potential!

New things happening at CAC:

• A new CAC office is opening in Colfax. We plan to have Energy Assistance and Housing Solutions staff available in Colfax by appointment only. The location is 300 N Mill Street, Suite 2.

• The Mobile Farmstand is traveling to bring good food to everyone! Fresh produce and quality foods, a lot of it locally grown, is brought to locations throughout Whitman County to those who might not otherwise be able to get it without a long trip somewhere. Go to our website for more info!

• Rent Assistance funds are available to help keep folks housed. When you get behind on rent, it can be hard to budget and prioritize other bills. CAC’s Housing Solutions Team can help get that rent caught up and keep families in their homes. Call for a housing intake appointment today!

• Additional Help for Households that qualify for LIHEAP Energy Assistance. By qualifying for LIHEAP (150% FPL), your household could also receive: Electric or Water Arrearage up to $2,500, Past Due Rental Assistance up to $1,500, or even a free portable air conditioner.

These are just a few of the ways CAC is adapting to meet the needs of our neighbors. We encourage you to call or go to our website to learn more!

In community, Jeff Guyett, Executive Director

Energy & Water Bill Assistance Appointments

The new program year for Energy Assistance starts on October 3rd, 2022. Appointments for Energy & Water Assistance will be available in the towns below. Appointments at outreaches are required; we may not be able to accommodate drop-ins. Missed the outreach in your town? Call the Community Action Center to schedule an appointment in a nearby town or call to schedule a Phone/Mail-in appointment instead.

To see if your household qualifies for Energy and Water Assistance, and to plan for your appointment, please visit: https://www. cacwhitman.org/energy-heating/ Call 509-334-9147 and ask to make an Energy or Water Assistance Appointment!

Outreach Schedule:

Tuesday, October 4: Pioneer Square (Pullman) Community Room; FOR RESIDENTS ONLY

Tuesday, October 11: Endicott Trinity Lutheran; 217 4th Street

Tuesday October 18: Tekoa Community Center; 120 S Crosby (next to theater)

Tuesday, October 25: Malden Library; 212 W Moreland Ave

TBD in November: Palouse Cove Community Room; FOR RESIDENTS ONLY

Tuesday, November 1: Oakesdale Baptist Church; 209 W Bartlett

Tuesday, November 8: Albion Community Center; 310 N F Street Tuesday, November 15; LaCrosse City Hall Lobby; 107 S Main St

Tuesday, November 22: Garfield Community Center; 3rd St behind library Tuesday, November 29: Rosalia Community Room; Corner of 7th & Whitman

Tuesday, December 6: St. John City Hall Lobby; E 1 Front Street

TBD in December: Kenwood Square Community Room; FOR RESIDENTS ONLY

We are taking food donations by appointment! Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. Please donate at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We are requesting the following donations: Food

• Soup

• Side dishes (mashed potatoes, fried rice, etc.)

• Baking items (sugar, flour, salt, etc.)

• Canned vegetables

• Diapers size 4, 5, 6

• Diaper wipes

• Laundry soap

Our food bank times are by appointment. Please use our appointment scheduling web page to make an appointment. https://www.cacwhitman.org/food-bank-appointment/

FOOD PANTRY

MONDAY 11:00 am- 1:00 pm

TUESDAY Closed

WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

THURSDAY 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Friends of Gladish board secretary Anna Grindeland grew up right here in Pullman. Her father was an early employee at Schweitzer Engineering and moved the family here in 1991 Anna joined The Gladish board of directors as Secretary in 2019 “I spent my childhood coming to Gladish for

have on board who work hard to keep the building running day to day,” she said. As board secretary, Anna keeps records of board meetings, works with the Executive Director and assists with filling open positions

“Working with Gladish has been an awesome experience to get to meet other board members,” she said. “They are community members from all different backgrounds but who all feel passionate about making The Gladish a center for the arts.”

Anna is quick to highlight the goal of estab lishing a performing arts center but she enjoys the tenants whose home is the historic building

“The performing arts center is highly antici pated, but I am very excited about the various small businesses that are located at The Gladish,” the board secretary said. “Many businesses either start out here before growing into their own space, or stay and become a part of the interest of the building

dance classes, school programs, and events and so it feels close to my heart,” she said. “I wanted to get involved in my community and give back to the people and places that make Pullman unique.”

As chair of the Human Resources Commit tee, Anna works with board members and the current staff members to help fill needs in the everyday operations at The Gladish “I am very proud of the staff members we

“There is a flourishing small business community in Pullman that you might not know about until you walk the halls of The Gladish,” Anna said. When she first joined the board, the board’s main focus was to fill vacancies, make necessary repairs (an ongoing project in a historical building!), and revisit the strategic plan for the future

“I am proud to say that only a few years later, we have an incredible staff, a new roof and exciting plans for the future performing arts center, and beyond!” she said

Anna is a business owner and parent to two small children. Three Forks Nutrition is her virtual nutrition practice located in Pullman

the Montessori School of Pullman (MSoP) and Pullman Community Montessori (PCM)

A brief review of each:

MSoP is a private, non-profit preschool and childcare program that operates on student tuition. No public funding is accessible. It pursues grants and other philanthropy to support special program features. Registration requirements align with other private preschools and childcare centers. It is governed by a parent elected board of directors. MSoP students will have no increased prefer

PCM is a public, non-profit K 9th grade program It operates on per pupil allocations like all public schools. PCM provides student transportation. As a public school there are no bars to enrollment If interest exceeds capacity, an open public lottery for those seats is conduct ed. Registration requirements align with other public schools (evidence of immunizations, age, etc.) It is overned by an independent board of trustees

Board of Directors

Anna

Thank you to TLC Animal Care for working with WCHS and making the Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program a success in the Town of Albion on August 26th! The WCHS/ TLC team was able to alter 15 cats to help keep the feral cat population in control. We will be having another TNR event on October 14th at a site yet to be determined.

Thank you to TLC Animal Care for working with WCHS and making the Trap program a success in the Town of Albion on August 26th to help keep the feral cat population in control. We will be having another TNR event on October 14 a site yet to be determined.

Thank you, Sherwin-Williams Paint Store of Pullman, for donating the Fear Free paint! WCHS has updated the Shelter with new brighter colors that are more friendly to animals to help alleviate their anxiety!

Pre-register your pooch and reserve a tshirt: whitmanpets.org/muttstrutt

Thank you the Pooch Park at Pullman at the 13th annual Mutt Strutt! We want to give a special shout out and giant thank you to our Mutt Strutt sponsors, committee, vendors, and volunteers. We couldn’t have had such a successful event without you!

Thank have had such a successful event without you!

Top Dog Sponsor: Tail Waggin’ Adventures

Costume Contest Sponsor: Pets are People Too Best Smile Contest Sponsor: Jonny Fisher DDS

Paw Prints Sponsor: Wysup

Raffle Basket and Prize Sponsors: Palouse Candy; Dr. Roxanna Durham DVM, Evergreen Veterinary

Top Dog Sponsor: Tail Waggin’ Adventures

Thank you, Sherwin Williams Paint Store of Pullman, for donating the Fear Free paint! WCHS has updated the Shelter with new brighter colors that are more friendly to animals to help alleviate their anxiety!

Costume Contest Sponsor: Pets are People Too Best Smile Contest Sponsor: Jonny Fisher DDS

Paw Prints Sponsor: Wysup

Raffle Basket and Prize Sponsors: Palouse Candy; Dr. Roxanna Durham DVM, Evergreen Veterinary Clinic; and community member Gabie Mazur

Marketing Sponsor: J&H Printing, Inc.

Graphic Design Sponsor: Valerie Boydo

City Council to Host Ward Town Halls

The Pullman City Council will host ward town halls the first week of October. Councilmembers from each ward will host their respective town hall in the City Hall Council Chambers at 190 SE Crestview Street, Building “A,” per the following schedule:

• Tuesday, October 4 | Ward 1

Councilmembers Francis Benjamin, Ann Parks, and Becky Dueben

• Wednesday, October 5 | Ward 2

Councilmembers Nathan Weller and Eileen Macoll

• Thursday, October 6 | Ward 3

Councilmembers Megan Guido and Pat Wright

Each City Council Ward Town Hall will be recorded and uploaded to the City of Pullman YouTube channel following each event.

If you can’t make it to the town hall, your feedback is always appreciated! Contact the Pullman City Council anytime at city.councilmembers@pullman-wa.gov. You can also learn more or email a Councilmember directly at www.pullman-wa.gov/city_council.

The Council thanks all who can participate in the conversation to help forge pathways toward greater success for the Pullman community.

Leaf Collection Starts in November

Leaves are beautiful when they stay on the trees. When they fall, it can be a hassle--unless you have a City program that picks up your leaves for you! The City’s leaf collection program takes your leaf piles right off the street to be repurposed as mulch. Less hassle for you and less yard waste in landfills. Please note, if a weather event occurs prior to pickup, snow and ice removal will take priority, leaving the property owner responsible for removal of the leaves.

Thank you for helping leaf collection go smoothly!

For All Your Favorite Fall Activities, Grab the Guide

The Fall Activity Guide is your recreation connection, giving you plenty of ways to stay active, healthy, and involved. There’s something for everyone, so pick up a copy at the Pullman Recreation Center located at 190 SE Crestview, Building “B,” or online at www.pullman-wa.gov/ parks-and-recreation. Register today!

190 SE Crestview St. Building A Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-4555 www.pullman-wa.gov Online CityOfPullman City Pullman

Elected Officials

Mayor Glenn A. Johnson

Ann Parks

Nathan Weller

Pat Wright

Please reach out with your com ments and questions for the Mayor and Councilmembers at city.councilmembers@pullman-wa.gov.

We’re hiring! pullman-wa.gov/jobs

Pullman PD Welcomes Trick-or-Treaters

The City’s heroes in blue want to be part of your trick-ortreat adventure! Drop by the Pullman Police Department at 260 SE Kamiaken St., on Sunday, October 30, and/or Monday, October 31, to pad your candy collection. And now, 5 hauntingly helpful safety tips for the holiday:

1. Accompany young children and require older children to trick-or-treat in groups.

2. Keep on sidewalks and paths, and use traffic signals and crosswalks.

3. Use lights on costumes, glowsticks, or flashlights for visibility.

4. Avoid long or bulky costumes that could cause falls.

5. Never accept homemade treats from strangers, and check that candy hasn’t been tampered with.

Stay safe out there!

Pullman FD: Practicing Fire Prevention Saves Lives

With emergencies, it’s rarely“if” but “when.” For Fire Prevention Month, the Pullman Fire Department reminds you to please:

1. Keep a fire extinguisher handy, learn how to use it, and maintain it monthly.

2. Check smoke alarms monthly. 60% of home fire deaths result in fires with no working smoke alarms.

3. Eliminate clutter that could restrict access to exits.

4. Store chemicals/hazardous substances safely with proper ventilation.

5. Make sure all doors and windows open easily for a possible emergency exit.

For more tips and how to prepare for a fire emergency, visit www.nfpa.org.

Francis Benjamin Dueben Guido Macoll

Top row (left to right): Councilmember Becky Dueben, Councilmember Nathan Weller, Councilmember Ann Parks

Bottom row (left to right): Councilmember Pat Wright, Councilmember Francis Benjamin, Councilmember Eileen Macoll, Councilmember Megan Guido

Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Public meetings may be via Zoom or in person or both. Check the League website lwvpullman.org several days before the meeting to verify the location.

EVENING MEETINGS

Evening meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Pullman Regional Hospital Update

October 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Gladdish Community & Cultural Center, View Room, 3 rd floor.

Come learn about plans for expanding patient care at Pullman Regional Hospital. Have your questions answered about the proposed $27.5 million bond on November’s ballot to help fund a $45 million project which will serve to create much needed additional space in order to address the growing health care needs of our community. A panel of speakers consisting of hospital leaders and physician volunteers, active with the Citizens for Pullman Regional Hospital, will be available to provide information and answer questions.

This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Pullman and the Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter FZ Care Committee. All are welcome! Inflation, Causes and Effects

November 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Check the website LWVpullman.org for location

We are planning to have one or more economics professors from the Univ. of Idaho and/ or WSU to discuss the causes of the current inflation situation, government efforts to combat it, past inflation recovery successes/failures, and possible outcomes for our own future . There will be time to ask questions.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES

Brown Bags are held the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Last spring the LWV of Pullman held the first annual Visual Arts Civic Education Competition open to Whitman County residents from 8 to 18. The theme was “What does democracy mean to you?” It was a lot of fun and the submissions were so interesting and creative that we are planning it as an annual event.

The winners of the 2022 competition were: Chloe Gautreaux, Amaya Lee, Julianne Redout, Alden McCarthy Scheef, Hanna Douglas, and Eleanor Sanders.

Here in Whitman County we have many shorelines with our rivers, streams, and lakes. Fifty plus years ago WA passed the Shoreline Management Act (SMA), one of the first environmental laws in the state. It covers virtually all the shorelines beside our rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. In 2022 the LWV of WA made a study to analyze how effective the SMA has been. This meeting will present their findings about its effectiveness, how it has benefitted our shorelines, and issues that impact its application and effectiveness.

VOTER CHECKLIST Shorelines and the Shoreline Management Act November 15 th by Zoom

Register to vote and check that all your information is up-to-date before October 31st Check (and register) at www.voteWA.gov

Note: You can have two addresses: your permanent residence and your mailing address.

Learn about candidates and issues so you can make an informed choice.

• www.VoteWa.gov – Check the Voters’ Guide

• www.sos.wa.gov – website for the Secretary of State

• www.Vote411.org – See what’s on your ballot and get information on the candidates

• www.VoteSmart.org

– Voting records, etc. of state and federal politicians

• www.lwvpullman.org – Dates and links for local candidate forums or to watch the forums later online.

Fill out your ballot correctly and sign the envelope*. If you add your phone number they will call you if there are any questions about your ballot e.g. the signature doesn’t match the one on file.

Vote by mailing your ballot or dropping it into a ballot box*. Vote early!

• Mail: Mail it early! You don’t need a stamp and it must be postmarked by Nov. 8.

• Ballot Boxes: Ballots must be in the box by 8 p.m. on Nov. 8

– WSU outside the CUB

– Curb-side across from the Old Post Office Bldg.

– In the alley behind Whitman County Elections Center

– Chinook Student Center entrance

* Information on voting assistance is available at http://whitmancounty.org/169/ Election-Information

If there is an issue with your signature not matching or the ballot return envelope was not signed, your county’s election office will send you a letter to the address on record. If you receive one of these letters, you’ll need to complete and return the correction form to your county’s election office by the due date to make sure your ballot is counted.

After two years with no Lentil Festival, the League put together a colorful booth with lots of information about our activities. Because this is an election year we also had voter registration forms and voting information. Many of the visitors passing the booth stopped to talk, pick up hand-out buttons and leaflets. Several of them decided to join the League. Thanks to Deb Olson, Carolyn Joswig-Jones, Susan Daniels, Paul Spencer, Amy Honeywell, Sue Hinz and other members all of whom helped with setup or manning the booth from 5 to about 10 pm, or the takedown process afterward!

VOTER FORUM

With Whitman County Commissioner Candidates

There will be a Voter Forum on October 19 th for the only contested race in Whitman County, that for Whitman County Commissioner position 3 between candidates Michael Largent and John-Mark Mahnkey . The forum will be held at the Whitman County Library in person from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. It will also be on Zoom. If you have questions for the candidates and cannot attend in person, please send them to Deborah Olson, olsonbones@aol.com.

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.

FIRST ANNUAL ART CONTEST RESULTS

2022 LENTIL FESTIVAL

Timothy Chatburn joins the faculty at the Pullman Center to teach political science. He graduated from SFCC with an associate degree in the summer of 2013 and earned a Ph.D. in political science from WSU. Timothy has been teaching courses in political science at the college level since 2018. In his free time, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors and vacationing with his wife and two children. Timothy shared the following about his path and teaching practice.

Congratulations on completing your Ph.D.!

I am incredibly proud of earning my Ph.D. It was a long road to get to this point. Fortunately, when I started college as a non-traditional student, I had a great experience. The strong start led me to believe I could achieve anything I set out to do. I was able to set a long-term goal and keep that goal in sight for so many years and through a wide range of experiences. Finally achieving what I set out to do is almost surreal.

You have taught a variety of political sciences classes. What gets you excited about an introductory course in American Government?

One of my favorite courses to teach is introduction to American Government because of the growth in knowledge in students. The course is a requirements for many degrees, so students have diverse interests and backgrounds. I enjoy seeing individuals with little experience in government and politics discover that what they learn has value to their everyday lives.

What's important to you about your students' experiences in your classes, and what do you want them to take with them?

Of course, providing my students with factual information about how the government works is critical. However, I think it is essential that students also understand why paying attention to the government is important and how politics relates to their lives. I try to understand my students' experiences and find ways to connect those experiences to what is happening in politics. I want my students to leave my class not just more knowledgeable but prepared to be better citizens and engage thoughtfully in civic life.

What makes political science and civics study challenging, what makes it rewarding?

Studying political science and civics can be challenging because there is often a disconnect between how the government is designed to function and what people are experiencing in their lives. Many young people passionate about issues find it difficult to understand why the government does not seem to work as designed. Understanding how civic engagement can shape politics can be challenging. At the same time, I believe that as individuals understand why government and politics matter, they find ways to engage in civic life.

You enrolled at the CCS Pullman center a decade ago. How does your experience inform your teaching and research today?

I credit a lot of my personal success with the start that I got at the Pullman Center. I was a non-traditional student when I started college. I did not know how my previous life experiences would translate into success in a classroom. The faculty and staff at the Pullman Center made me feel both comfortable in a classroom and confident in my ability to succeed. I keep my personal experience in mind now that I can help others.

Kaden Jelsing is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of British Columbia. He received his MA from Western Washington University and his BA from The Evergreen State College. His research interests center on the history of the North American West, settler colonial and Indigenous histories, and environmental history. His dissertation considers the divergent ways in which Indigenous and settler peoples thought about the future and their relationship to the land in two American "northwests": the early 19th-century Ohio Valley/Lower Great Lakes and the mid19th-century Columbia Plateau.

We welcome Aaron Kilfoyle to the faculty group at the Pullman Center. Kilfoyle serves as adjunct health and physical education faculty for Spokane Community College; he also teaches andragogy in the college instruction certificate at Eastern Washington University and kinesiology at Whitworth College. He has worked as an athletic trainer with athletes at CCS and the national level. Kilfoyle is currently completing his Ph.D. in athletic training and health professions education on the topic of concussion rehabilitation.

We celebrate our 5th anniversary at the WSU campus with amazing updates to our Center.

SFCC Cabinet – VP Jim Brady, President Kimberlee Messina, and VP Patrick McEachern – visited for the reveal of our Center's brand-new interior look and feel. With multiple grants for a total of $40,000, we improved wayfinding, sense of belonging, and active learning furniture and technologies in time for the new school year. Profile

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Bet access to exceptional healthcare.

Our community’s healthcare needs are growing. Since 2001, Pullman’s population has grown from approximately 25,000 to just under 35,000. Hospital services have expanded. The number of physicians, nurses, and staff providing care has grown. The use of advanced medical equipment has increased. Yet, facility size remains the same.

Expansion of hospital facilities and care services is critical to the health and wellbeing of our community. The proposed bond would pay to expand existing space for emergency, surgical, imaging, laboratory, specialty diagnostic, therapeutic, and specialized medical services available at the hospital and within the Pullman Regional healthcare system.

Hasan Minhaj is headlining Fall Family Weekend. Minhaj is a two-time Peabody Awardwinning comedian best known for his breakout Netflix special “Homecoming King” and his critically acclaimed political satire on Netflix “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,” which won a Peabody, Emmy and Television Academy Honor. Minhaj has also served as a senior correspondent on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with John Stewart” and headlined the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. His Pullman show is at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Beasley Coliseum. Tickets are $74.50 for the general public and $69.50 for WSU students, faculty and staff. They can be purchased through TicketsWest at ticketswest.com