PCU January 2023

Pullman Community Update

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:

• Banner Bank

• Coldwell Banker Tomlinson

• HUB International Insurance

• Inland Cellular

• Itani Development

• Jess Ford of Pullman

• Jonny Fisher DDS

• Kristi Kurle

• Tim Marsh

• Memorable Events Catering

• O-Ramen

• Phoenix Conservancy

• Pioneer Title Company of Washington

• Pullman Chiropractic Clinic

• Pullman Good Food Co-op

• University Mobile Home & RV Park

• United Way of Whitman County

New Members: Mela Bangladeshi Cuisine 350 E Main St Pullman, WA (509) 592-7382 melapullman.wixsite.com/ mela

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Pullman Regional Hospital 835 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA 9 (509) 332-2541 pullmanregional.org

Pullman Regional Hospital is located in Pullman, Washington in the heart of the Palouse, a vast geographic area spanning southeastern Washington and northern Idaho. The hospital overlooks the Washington State University campus, a PAC-12 school.

We provide an array of treatment and prevention services, each at the forefront of the medical industry and designed to provide the most comprehensive benefits to our patients:

• 24-hour emergency care with a full-time staff of board-certified emergency physicians

• 24-hour access to stroke neurologists through Telestroke technology

• Occupational, massage, speech and physical therapy, in additional to genetic counseling, acupuncture, and health psychology

• Digital imaging with nuclear medicine, mammography, CT, X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound

• Full-service OB care with personal birth plans, classes, and other educational offerings

• 4 state-of-the-art operating rooms and same day services center

• Minimally invasive da Vinci and CORI robotic-assisted surgical technology

Points of Distinction

We’re a small hospital known for big ideas and bold visions. Simply stated, our patients deserve the best. Over 500 people are part of the Pullman Regional Hospital family; each and every individual contributes to our stellar reputation. We’re proud of the innovative thinking and actions setting us apart:

• Warm inviting environment with private patient rooms

• 2020 Women’s Choice Award in Obstetrics

• Consistently high patient satisfaction ratings

• American College of Radiology certification in imaging modalities ensuring highest quality images with lowest dosage of radiation

• Telemedicine capabilities providing travel-free access to specialists

• The latest in MRI technology for superior image quality in less time

• The Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation generates philanthropic support that assists the hospital in nurturing a healthier quality of life for our community

In This Issue:

Pullman Chamber of Commerce

Whitman County Humane Society

Gladish Community & Cultural Center

Community Colleges of Spokane Washington Idaho Symphony

Pullman School District Community Calendar

Pullman Community Montessori

City of Pullman

Gladish Performing Arts Centre

Community Action Center

Pullman Regional Hospital Washington State University

PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

January Seniors of the Month

Kieran Hampson, child of David Hampson and Katherine Hegewisch, has been active at PHS by competing in the knowledge bowl and science bowl, and on the cross country and tennis teams all four years. In both varsity sports, he was all-league and academic all-conference. He has a 4.0 cumulative GPA and is a WSU Running Start student. Since freshman year, Kieran has volunteered (snow shoveling, lawn mowing and leaf raking) year-round with Pullman’s Senior Chore Service, while working seasonally as a youth soccer referee. Last summer, he worked at WSU in the Agro-Ecosystems Modeling lab processing crop images for machine learning research.

Kieran’s passion is disc golf. He won the junior state championship for Illinois in 2021 and for British Columbia in 2022. At the junior world championships in 2022, he placed 1st in doubles and 5th in the long drive with a 553foot throw. Kieran will attend WSU in the Fall to study mathematics and physics.

Ella Wiscarson, daughter of Sarah and Sean Wiscarson, is an honors student as well as an active member of promoting Pullman High spirit. She has strived to make Pullman High an accepting but fun place for all as a four-year (8 season) Varsity cheerleader and as the Associated Student Body Executive secretary. Ella earned MVP for two seasons in addition the athletic scholar award for several seasons. As for ASB, one of Ella’s favorite memories at PHS was getting to plan and put on prom for her peers, after two years of not having one! During her free time, Ella loves photography, drinking coffee, and going to see PHS drama productions with friends. In the fall of 2023, Ella can’t wait to attend the University of Arizona for psychological sciences, with a scholarship for academic achievement.

Kieran Hampson

Ella Wiscarson

The Gladis h Community and Cultural Center 2022 Recap

A recap of the year for Gladish Community and Cultural Center. As we started to emerge from the pandemic, and restrictions eased, we were able to start coming together once again indoors. We started o the year of events in the Spring with the Annual Community Yard Sale.

Moving into the fall we got spooky once again with our Annual Halloween Bash at The Gladish. We had trunk-or-treating, a carnival, and a haunted house that ran through the bottom oor of the building!

Then as the winter came in full swing we transitioned to Christmas with a urry of events. To start things o we had the Pullman Hospital Auxiliary Annual Holiday Tea!

Pictured is CEO Matt Forge reading ‘A Holiday Tea’ story to the group.

Pullman Civic Theatre kept the spirit of Christmas going with their original production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ which also served as a dinner theatre for those who wanted dinner and a show!

Roller Derby made their in person comeback post-pandemic with a legendary double header with their next Bout happening in February 2023!

Community Band of the Palouse also got a chance to spread some holiday cheer with their free Holiday Concert that they put on each year!

We would be remise to not mention the hard work that our Maintenance and Facility team has done in 2022. They started out by putting signs up in the parking lot for visitors & hourly parking sections, allowing for the Pullman Community Montessori to allow for child pick up and drop o during the start and end of the school day.

Next the team rounded out the greenway that runs along the State Street section of The Gladish property allowing for a more level area to have grass and elevated away from the playgrounds.

In the continuation of making improvements we added concrete slabs to the entryways on the rst oor to beautify the space, and remove the tripping hazards of the old mats that were once present in the entryways.

One of the most noticeable improvements that you may have seen recently is the addition of obscuring lm in the View Room Kitchen areas. We were able to remove the blinds, and give a more sleek look to the entire space and give this area a much needed update.

Lastly, we continued our partnership with the Moose Lodge and did the Giving Tree to help people in our community that might need it this holiday season.

We are so thrilled to be back to having in person events, and improvements and want to take a moment to remind you of the construction and busy times we are going to embark on in 2023.

If you want to make a contribution to the remodel and bring the Centre for the Arts to Gladish you can do so at cftagladish.org

Or by scanning this QR Code to the left!

What countries of origin were represented this fall among international students at the CCS Center?

Students come from around the globe! This fall, students from India, Saudi Arabia, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Benin, Libya, and Argentina are studying at the Pullman Center. And probably another country I am not thinking of at the moment.

Are there things frequently coming up for international students making Pullman their destination?

International students who have Pullman as their destination typically have transfer opportunities and affordability on

their minds. We support several students who begin their journey at Washington State University and supplement their educational experience with our course offerings. These students know that together with our WSU colleagues, we support their transfer process upon completing a program of study with us.

What do you sense is common among international students' first impressions about Pullman and the Palouse?

Students have shared with me that they are positively surprised by how a college community in a small town like Pullman gives them space to grow. Smaller class sizes allow them to identify their unique learning styles and navigate challenges and questions in a personalized and caring fashion with instructors, staff, and peers.

What unique experiences do our Center and the WSU campus offer international students?

Students can access WSU's library, recreation center, and other welcoming facilities. Our Pullman Center also provides intimate class sizes and dedicated support staff. Some students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in the US have not considered pursuing their associate degree on their journey. Offering guidance for students to understand their options at a community college allows them to develop a more holistic and intentional educational experience.

What do you enjoy the most in your support of international students?

I love to connect with students from different backgrounds. Hearing about their diverse experiences and learning about their passion for education makes my work a true joy.

Kyle Serrott, PhD c., presented a paper titled “The Politics of Decolonial Abolitions” at the annual conference of the American Studies Association, which convened in New Orleans in November 2022. His presentation explored the language and conceptual constructs used to discuss prison abolition. Serrott holds a J.D. and teaches history and humanities at SFCC and WSU Pullman.

Cougar alert at the Pullman Center on December 7!

SFCC2WSU convened the first-ever one-stop, on-site general admissions event for transfer students. Hosted by WSU and SFCC admissions and advising counselors, SFCC students secured general admission to WSU in one visit and with plenty of time to plan and prepare for their entry at WSU in 2023. We are grateful for the excellent counseling and guidance of our students by WSU colleagues Samantha Dillon, Ben Gecas, Liz Hobbs, Randi Niehenke, Ranene Royer, Laura Welch, and Geri Winters.

The inaugural Student Showcase took over the entire second floor of the CCS Center for several hours on December 6. 26 students offered live presentations and hosted poster and artifact sessions drawn from their extended academic projects in fall term. They enthralled a large audience of peers, friends, faculty, and staff with the quality and variety the work presented.

Alyssa Bovinette, MS, Student Affairs Administration at the University of Wisconsin, is the primary service specialist for international students at the CCS Pullman Center. With growing inquiries and enrollment by international students, we asked Alyssa about her observations and insights regarding students' experiences from other countries.

Happy New Year

As the calendar turns the page, we wish you the very best in the year ahead.

Greg Bloom

Professional Mall II

1260 S E Bishop Blvd Ste C Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-1564

Ryan Hamilton 650 SE Bishop Blvd., Ste 130. 509-339-7090

Ryan Hamilton Financial Advisor

Greg Bloom Financial Advisor

Spotlight turns to Flolo, Wilson

For our fourth concert this season, and our rst of the new year, the spotlight turns to the Symphony’s own Jacqueline Wilson, principal bassoon, and Geo Flolo, principal clarinet.

The two will be highlighted in the January 21 concert at 7:30 pm in the Pullman High School. Pieces include “Fanfare for Uncommon Times” by Valerie Coleman, “Duett Concertine for Clarinet and Bassoon” by Richard Strauss, and “Symphony No. 2” by Johannes Brahms.

As a former member of the Presidential United States Navy Band, Washington, DC Flolo served as section clarinetist, principal clarinetist, and soloist.

Privately, he has worked as principal clarinetist for the Washington Winds at Omega Recording Studios in Rockville, MD, and he has performed on the Concert and Millennium Stages at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

His principal teachers and in uencers are Leon Russiano of the Juilliard and Manhattan schools, New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist emeritus, Stanley Drucker, Berlin Philharmonic principal clarinetist emeritus, Karl Leister, and international clarinet soloist, Richard Stoltzman. He holds BMUS and MMUS degrees in performance from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.

Website: www.Wa-IdSymphony.org

Phone: 208-874-4162

Email: info@wa-idsymphony.org

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

Wilson is an active performer, pedagogue, collaborator, and advocate. She currently serves as Principal Bassoonist of the Washington Idaho Symphony and Assistant Professor of Bassoon and Theory at Washington State University where she performs with the Solstice Faculty Wind Quintet. Since 2019, she has also been on the faculty of the Lutheran Summer Music Academy (Valparaiso, IN), where she teaches studio bassoon, chamber music, and is a member of the Movere Wind Quintet.

As an active soloist and chamber musician, she regularly presents recitals, masterclasses, and clinics including engagements at the International Double Reed Society Conference (Boulder, CO, Tampa, FL, Columbus, GA,), the International Alliance for Women in Music Conference (Corvallis, OR), the Meg Quigley Bassoon Symposium (Los Angeles, CA), and the LunART Festival (Madison, WI).

She is a founding member of Ensemble 337, an innovative bassoon and marimba duo with percussionist Dr. Christopher Wilson. An eager contributor to the double reed community, Dr. Wilson currently serves as a Co-Executive Director of the Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition and Bassoon Symposium, Grants Coordinator for the International Double Reed Society, and co-hosts the Double Reed Dish podcast with oboist Dr. Galit Kaunitz.

Tickets for the performance, as well as the remainder of the Spotlight Season, are available now on our website at wa-idsymphony.org/tickets or by calling our o ce at 208-874-4162, as well as at the door. Tickets purchased on-line in advance receive a 15 percent discount.

More information on both performances is also available on our website, Facebook and Instagram. Students of Washington State University, the University of Idaho, Lewis Clark State College, and Spokane Falls Community College are encouraged to attend and receive free admission by presenting their student IDs at the box o ce for each concert.

Attendance Awareness

Kelly Laird, Sunnyside/Kamiak Elementary Associate Administrator

Happy New Year! To our district families and members, we hope you all had a wonderful winter break.

At the beginning of this 2022-2023 school year, Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) along with 10 school districts, including ours, began a campaign to raise awareness of the benefits and importance of attendance for student success and engagement at school.

It is clear that during the coronavirus pandemic, many students missed too much school. At its core, when students miss so much school, they are at risk of not being prepared for future learning. If children don’t learn to read by third grade, they are more likely to fail courses in middle school and drop out of high school. As a community, we lose an educated, employable workforce.

Research shows that attendance is an important factor in student achievement. Missing school means missing opportunities to learn and connect socially. Did you know that missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read? Children who are chronically absent in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by third grade. Students who cannot read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than proficient readers to drop out of high school. Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks. In addition, absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher must slow down learning to help children catch up.

Showing up to class is fundamental to learning, but schools have little control over absences and solving the problem is not easy. Chronic absenteeism can stem from a variety of issues including instability at home, work obligations, and illness. We know there are so many contributing factors to why a student may miss school – factors our students have no control over.

Many families, communities, and even school boards are simply not aware of the negative impacts of absences on students’ education. Here at Sunnyside, in our district, and throughout the state of Washington, we are working to build Awareness of the Impact of All Absences. For example, Pullman educators strive to create a culture in which all students know we care, by purposefully developing relationships with students and families. We want our students to know that we notice when they do not attend. We monitor attendance data. We meet with students and

parents/guardians when there is an attendance concern to share information, highlighting both the value of attendance and consequences of poor attendance, so that we can work together as a team. We do our best to minimize obstacles by investigating the reasons for absences and offering intervention to help resolve hindrances.

We as educators know that school attendance is a simple, easily understood measure of student performance. Perfect attendance is not the goal because we do not want to encourage students to come to school when they’re sick. Our goal, here in Pullman, is to engage students, parents/guardians, educators, and community members to raise awareness of the benefits and importance of attendance for student success.

For more information, go to the OSPI website at www.k12. wa.us and click on:

Student Success | Support Programs | Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism, and Truancy

The Pullman High School Booster Committee would like to send out a sincere thank you to everyone who donated to, or attended and bid at, the Hound Hootenanny Dinner and Auction Fundraiser. Due to the generosity of all of you, we had our best auction ever - raising over $40,000! This money will enable us to continue giving back to the students in the form of grants to their activities, clubs and athletics. We would especially like to thank our “Big Dog” donors who started things off:

$1000 Blue Level: Mike & Dede Boone Mitch & MaryJo Chandler Jonny Fisher, DDS Gesa Credit Union Pickard Orthodontics Re/Max Home & Land Woodbridge Real Estate $750 Black Level: Norm Druffel & Sons $500

Attendance Awareness

By: Kelly Laird, Sunnyside/Kamiak Elementary Associate Administrator

Happy New Year! To our district families and members, we hope you all had a wonderful winter break.

$250 White Level:

At the beginning of this 2022-2023 school year, Washington StateOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) along with 10 school districts, including ours, began a campaign to raise awareness of the benefits and importance of attendance for student success and engagement at school.

It is clear that during the coronavirus pandemic, many students missed too much school. At its core, when students miss so much school, they are at risk of not being prepared for future learning. If children don’t learn to read by third grade, they are more likely to fail courses in middle school and drop out of high school. As a community, we lose an educated, employable workforce. 1

Last of all, thanks to our Co-Chairs for putting the whole thing together: Chris Chandler, Jim Harbour, Jenny Harder, and Amy Tull. See you all next year with a new theme!

Sunnyside Park

Congratulations to our School Board!

The Pullman School District Board of Directors has been selected to receive the 2022 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors’ Association. This high honor recognizes exceptional collaborative leadership, oversight, and dedication to students and the community as well as exceptional levels of correlation between data, board decisions and positive outcomes for students. In this third school year of shifting instructional models and continued health and safety challenges, this year’s Boards of Distinction application asked school directors to illustrate how their actions exemplified visionary leadership and helped their school districts close opportunity gaps.

Thank you for serving our community!

CAPTION FOR: Inclement Weather Operating Procedures

Are you familiar with Pullman School District’s inclement weather procedures? You can find school closure/delay protocols, a winter weather FAQ, and safety tips on our district website at the URL address below.

https://www.pullmanschools.org/families/helpful_resources/ inclement_weather

Are you familiar with Pullman School District’s inclement weather procedures? You can find school closure/delay protocols, a winter weather FAQ, and safety tips on our district website at the URL address below.

FAMILIES | HELPFUL RESOURCES SNOW-SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION

https://www.pullmanschools.org/families/helpful_resources/inclement_weather

FAMILIES | HELPFUL RESOURCES | SNOW‐SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION 1

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

Board of Directors

Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org

Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org

Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org

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

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

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New Year’s Day

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

• PSD, Lincoln Middle School Booster Club Meeting, 6:45pm at Building Blocks Child Care Center

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

PSD, Kamiak PTA, 6:00 p.m. Meeting will be held at KES with a virtual option. PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Meeting will be held at SES

• PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at PHS and/or via Zoom.

PRH, Women’s Wellness, 5:30 p.m., Oak on Main

• PRH, Regular Board

Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel

• PSD, No School, Professional Learning Day for Staff

• PSD, No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

• PRH, Childbirth 101 ‐ 4Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

• PRH, Childbirth 101 ‐ 4Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

• PRH, Prenatal Breast‐feeding class, 6 p.m.

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

• PSD, Jefferson PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Meeting will be at JES with a virtual option.

• PRH, Family Science Night, 6 p.m., Palouse Discovery Science Center

• PRH, Coffee Club: Prescription to Socialize, 10 a.m., Ridge Pointe Club House

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

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

• Pullman Farmers Winter Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brelsford WSU

Visitor Center

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

• WIS, Brahms and Friends, 7:30 p.m., Pullman High School

• PRH, Childbirth 101 ‐ 4Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

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

• PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel

• City Council meeting, 7 p.m.

PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI

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

Martin Luther King Jr Day

Project Downtown Pullman Rolls On

How did we get here?

The foundation for Project Downtown Pullman was furnished by the creation of the Downtown Master Plan in 2020, a strategic vision for maximizing the potential of the downtown core Steering committee meetings, community meetings, and one-on-one interviews with stakeholders helped identify the needs, challenges, and ideas that emerged from the plan

In May 2021, City officials learned that the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) would provide millions in funding to support Pullman’s pandemic recovery In September 2021, City Council introduced “downtown revitalization” as one of its four strategic goals and priorities, and in October of that same year, City Council adopted the Downtown Master Plan These events helped set the stage for a significant investment in downtown

In November 2021, the City hired Welch Comer, a professional consulting firm, to begin data collection, surveying, and conceptual design The City, the consultant team, and others helped engage stakeholder groups and the community with the design concepts through meetings, presentations, and a digital story book and survey that yielded significant value This feedback helped City Council prioritize and envision which improvements would foster the people-centric, inclusive, and dynamic activation proposed in the Downtown Master Plan

What’s going on now?

In September, Welch Comer continued their work on phase two of the project, the design phase, in tandem with City engineers and other staff After considering stakeholder and community feedback, the City Council prioritized improvements on Main Street and Grand Avenue Secondary projects at Davis Way, Olsen Street, and Pine Street Plaza are also being designed and will be constructed to the extent funding is available for work beyond Main and Grand

What’s next?

Welch Comer is scheduled to give an update on Project Downtown Pullman to City Council on January 10 and February 28 They will provide the latest on the design phase efforts A bidding phase will follow final design approval Construction is expected to begin in the late spring or early summer of 2023

You can locate the Downtown Master Plan and learn more about Project Downtown Pullman at www.ProjectDowntownPullman.org

Curb bulbs are a common safety and traffic calming measure. They help slow traffic, shorten crosswalk distance, and define parking areas.

GRANDAVE.

GRAND AVE, GRAND/MAIN, AND DAVIS WAY* $1.6 million (estimated)

Davis Way: Extend the 10-footwide path to Grand Ave. Grand/Main intersection: Upgrade landscaping and lighting Install curb bulbs Repair sidewalks and curbs Upgrade traffic signals

Keep Hydrants Clear

Pullman Fire could use your help this winter Save first responders precious seconds by clearing three feet around your nearest fire hydrant of snow and ice You'll also want to clear a path from the hydrant to the street Your help is most appreciated!

K A M I A K E N S T .

MAIN ST

OLSEN ST/ALLEY* $200,000 (estimated)

P I N E S T

Conversion from parallel to angle parking Install curb bulbs Reduce to two lanes Stormwater repair

MAIN & PINE

Activate Pine Street Plaza* as community gathering space Decorative opportunities Raised intersection to slow traffic

MAIN ST $7 5 million (estimated)

Festival lighting Install landscaping & irrigation More ADA parking spaces and ADAcompliant sidewalks Protected bike lane Reduce to two lanes from Paradise to Kamiaken Street & pedestrian illumination Upgrade water & sewer utilities

NEW Sunday Open Gym

Starting January 22, the Pullman Recreation Center will offer Sunday open gym for adults (noon-2 p m ) and youth (2-4:30 p m ) for $2 per person

Find the full open gym schedule at www pullman-wa gov/parksandrec

Holiday Closures

City Hall and most City departments will be closed for the following observed holidays:

January 2 – New Year’s

January 16 – Martin Luther King Day

Centre for the Arts at Gladish: Buy-a-seat Campaign

Pullman is blessed to have a number of performing arts organizations but is lacking a truly professional space to perform. This new Centre gives our organizations that performance space and also opens the door for all our organizations to collaborate and grow together. It will be a place for our community to enjoy the arts and where our arts professionals can grow and thrive!

Being able to bring more events to the local community is something that Pullman has wanted for a long time. With the Centre for the Arts we will be able to provide that to the community through music, performances, plays, and many more. This in turn will allow us to provide more community minded programming and events that get our town involved and at The Gladish.

Our team is planning a full remodel of the Richard Domey Auditorium, The Little Theater, and an expansion to The View Room, to create performance spaces for concerts, theatrical productions, and more!

With the remodel of the spaces, the Gladish’s new PAC will partner with our communities arts organizations, like The Washington Idaho Symphony, Palouse Choral Society, and the Community Band of the Palouse, to create a home for our thriving arts community. This is where you, our community come in, and we have an amazing opportunity for you. We are pleased to announce our Buy-a-Seat campaign! The Buy-a-Seat allows you to have your name, or memory/honor of a loved one added to a seat.

Buy-a-Seat is available at www.cftagladish.org, or by following the QR code to the left!

Buy-a-Seat is a tax-deductible donation to a 501(c)(3) non-pro t organization.

Website Phone: 509-332-8081

Email: info@gladishcommunity org

Address: 115 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

Link to Buy-a-Seat

Example of seat placard, design not finalized

Auditorium Entrance

The Food & Shelter Folks

Thank You to Our Community!

• The Housing Solutions Committee, founded by Pullman Councilmember Megan Guido, brought people from city and county government, housing nonprofits, and real estate agencies together to address Whitman County’s severe shortage of affordable and attainable housing in Pullman and Whitman County.

In 2023:

Dear Friends, Partners, and Residents of Whitman County, Thank you for your partnership and generosity in 2022. Together, we helped people get the food and shelter that make it possible to have a stable home base. This letter is a look-back to highlight community efforts over the past year, and a look-forward at what’s planned for 2023.

In 2022:

• The Mobile Farmstand brought fresh, local fruits and veggies to rural towns and food deserts in Pullman on a pay-what-youcan model.

• Palouse River Counseling’s Recovery Navigator program, on-site at some local affordable housing, offers navigation for people with substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions. The program is staffed by people in recovery, who understand challenges on the path to recovery. These services are non-judgmental, confidential, and free. Peer navigators can help people access supports like basic needs, counseling, substance use treatment, and more, to help with successful recovery.

• Many families remained stably housed and avoided homelessness thanks to over $5 milling in rental assistance we were able to provide, helping families get back rent paid that sometimes went all the way back to 2020 with the loss or reduction in income.

Seed to Table Family Gardening Class

Join us in partnership with Whitman County Master Gardeners for this FREE gardening class series!

Classes will teach basic gardening methods from planting seeds, to harvesting, to preparing and/or preserving the produce. Experience growing your own food in our learning garden while gaining lifelong gardening skills! All supplies will be provided. Please register by January 18 to reserve your spot. Space is limited and registration is required.

• We are planning to install a 30 ft x 24 ft greenhouse in partnership with and on land adjacent to Palouse Discovery Science Center so we can grow more fresh, local fruits and vegetables for Community Food. We will serve the produce to food bank customers and Mobile Farmstand customers. Installing a greenhouse will make it possible to stock the Community Food Bank with fresh produce year-round; and create a space to hold garden education and activities for youth, adults, and seniors.

• We anticipate even more rental assistance will be distributed again in 2023 to keep families housed.

• The Housing Solutions Committee will work toward policy and procedure changes to remove barriers to housing for low- and middle-income families. For example, the group is reviewing code structures, permitting processes, and the like so developing middle-income housing becomes attractive and profitable for developers.

There remains much work to bring both food and housing security to our communities, and with your help we will continue to move forward!

In gratitude,

Jeff Guyett, Executive Director

WEDNESDAYS 5-6 PM

• January 25

• February 22

• March 29

• April 26

• May 31

• June 28

• July 26

• August 30

Please note this is a class series, not stand-alone sessions. To sign up, or for any questions, please contact Claire at clairec@cacwhitman.org or call 509-553-1123. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Due to limited space, we ask that children be at least 8 years old to attend.

The Food Bank will be closed from December 23rd – January 2nd to give our staff a much needed rest and to spend time with their loved ones.

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:

• Canned fruit

• Canned vegetables

• Shelf stable milk alternatives

• Peanut butter

• Jelly/Jam

• Granola bars

• Soup

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/

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TIPS & TRICKS TO STAYING HEALTHY DURING FLU SEASON

With Dr. Kim Guida, Pullman Family Medicine

Staying healthy during flu season can be difficult, especially if you have little ones running around the house or are out and about more frequently. You can always take precautions to help your body fight against the flu. Not the stomach flu, influenza. Instead of stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, influenza only affects the respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs).

Pullman Family Medicine doctor Kim Guida, MD, has yet to see an influenza case this year. However, she is sure it’s coming, “It is predicted to be an earlier flu season than typical (meaning don’t wait to get your shot), but we don’t know yet about severity.”

Below, Dr. Guida answered some of the most common questions about the flu, the flu vaccine and how to best stay healthy through these next few months.

How can I stay healthy during flu season?

“Get the flu vaccine! This is the single most effective tool in reducing your risk of flu illness. You can also wear a mask in crowded locations, cover your cough (elbow or tissue) to avoid spreading germs and wash your hands frequently.

“If soap and water are not nearby or handy, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid close contact with other people who are ill.”

How much does the flu vaccine actually help?

“The effectiveness of the flu shot can vary year to year, depending on how well-matched the vaccine is to the predominant circulating strains of the flu virus. Overall, the flu vaccine reduces the risk of flu illness by 40-60%.

“In addition, if a vaccinated person contracts the flu, they are much less likely to have a severe case of the flu or be hospitalized.”

Should I get the flu vaccine if I am pregnant? Is it safe for my baby?

“Absolutely, yes. Pregnant people are at higher risk for complications from influenza infection due to changes in the immune system during pregnancy. In addition, the flu vaccine can protect the infant in the first months of life, when they are too young to be vaccinated.”

Should I get my kids vaccinated?

“Again, yes! The flu vaccine is recommended for all children aged six months and up. It can be lifesaving for children, especially those under the age of 5 and those with chronic health conditions. While most children recover from flu infection, in the 2019-2020 season (before the full-blown Covid-19 pandemic), 189 children died from the flu in the US. This is a preventable illness! Why take the risk?”

Learn more about Pullman Family Medicine: pullmanregional.org/ pullman-family-medicine

has served as President & CEO of Osceola Medical Center in Osceola, WI and as Chief Administrative Officer for Essentia Health overseeing St.

& Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics in Orofino Idaho and St. Mary’s Hospital and Clinics in Cottonwood, ID. He earned a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of

School of

Health and a Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of Idaho, College of Business.

Education and training:

BS: Carnegie Mellon University, Chemistry Medical School: University of Washington Residency: Hawai’i Residency Programs with rotations at Kapiolani Medical Center, Queens Medical Center, and Hilo Medical Center

About Dr. Myers

Dr. Myers wants her patients to know that “building a relationship is key. Finding strategies and creating treatment plans with individual patients helps ensure what we’re doing fits into their current lifestyle.” She has a passion for minimally-invasive surgeries using the da Vinci surgical system, rural healthcare, and is training to become a certified lactation consultant. Before going to medical school, Dr. Myers taught kindergarten for 5 years! She loves OB/GYN because it’s a combination of many thingssurgery, labor & delivery, and elements of primary care.

Dr. Myers, her husband, and 2 young children love traveling and exploring outside- including camping, biking, and hiking. They’re excited to check out all that the Palouse region has to offer.

Adult Day Health programs are proven to help individuals continue living in their own home longer. This program may not be appropriate for you, but you may know someone who could benefit from our services.

Circles of Caring Adult Day Health is a Monday - Friday "day" program. Our hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Schedules are flexible to meet the needs of the individual and their family and/or caregivers.

We have a daily activity schedule led by a full-time Life Enrichment Director. Activities could include live music groups (such as the Old Time Fiddlers), a daily exercise program, cooking groups, arts & crafts, games, or trivia.

We offer medical oversight by our registered nurse and coordination with your primary care physician. This can help maintain or slow the decline of physical and cognitive abilities, address social and emotional needs, and could forestall hospitializations or moving into an institutional setting.

For more information, please visit our website: www.circlesofcaring.org or call our office at (509) 334-6483.

Pullman/Moscow OB/GYN is pleased to welcome Dr. Theresa Myers, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology)!

WSU celebrates MLK

Washington

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is one of four National Days of Service recognized by WSU’s Center for Civic Engagement. This year, WSU is collecting books and magazines to donate to women, children, shelters, jails and prisons. The drive runs Jan. 17 to 23. For more info, visit cce. wsu.edu/events/national-days-of-service.

There are also several other activities, including keynote speakers and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Awards, organized by the Office of Outreach and Education. Visit mlk.wsu.edu for details.

King was a civil rights activist who used nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to protest segregation and racial inequality during the 1950s and 1960s. He delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. A year later, he won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was assassinated in 1968. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1986.

WSU celebrates National Day of Racial Healing Music School hosts concerts

Washington State University is planning myriad activities in honor of the National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 17.

The National Day of Racial Healing, established in 2017, aims to bring people together to contemplate shared values and create a blueprint for healing from the effects of racism. It’s observed each year after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to allow people to further draw upon the life lessons of the civil rights leader.

The January 2023 event marks WSU’s inaugural participation in the National Day of Racial Healing.

“The National Day of Racial Healing directly aligns with WSU’s land-grant mission. We are here to support the public good, and bringing together our Cougar family in an effort to heal and grow does just that,” WSU System President Kirk Schulz said.

Individuals are encouraged to take a pledge to advance, extend, and apply knowledge toward building a future of racial and social justice. The pledge can be found at provost.wsu.edu/national-day-of-racialhealing-pledge-form.

WSU’s NDoRH activities start with a virtual panel discussion on “Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Across the WSU System,” facilitated by Lisa Guerrero, WSU Pullman vice chancellor for equity and inclusive excellence.

Additional activities include healing circles, a drum circle, yoga and mindfulness sessions, and more.

At the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, the WSU Civic Poets, creative writing students and faculty, and student editors of WSU creative writing publications are offering an hour of readings in the Pavilion Gallery. “Writers give Voice” runs from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. and concludes with a student open mic. Also in the Pavilion Gallery, a drop-in walking meditation with Nitivia Jones takes place from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

“I am grateful for the incredible work of the National Day of Racial Healing committee. I am hopeful that the events and conversations that will happen on this day will be a launching point for collective learning and healing for our faculty, staff and students,” WSU Provost Elizabeth Chilton said. “It is important that the Cougar community comes together in an intentional effort to foster and promote a more just and equitable society.”

For more info, visit provost.wsu.edu/national-day-of-racialhealing. Find additional resources at healourcommunities.org/dayof-racial-healing.

Performances by faculty, students and guest artists take place throughout January at the WSU School of Music.

• 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Faculty Artist Series: Sophia Tegart, flute, Bryan Hall. Tegart is joined by Fabio Menchetti on piano, Sarah Miller on trombone and euphonium, A.J. Miller on euphonium, Chris Dickey on tuba, and Xan Perkins on tuba for a recital based on Marcel Proust’s novel “In Search of Lost Time” and the concept of involuntary memory. Works include the world premiere of “Hush” for flute and trombone by WSU alum Zachery Meier and more.

• 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Faculty Artist Series: Christiano Rodrigues, violin, Kimbrough Concert Hall. Also featuring Karen Nguyen on piano.

• 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Student Recital: Kevin Melendez, flute, Bryan Hall.

• 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Guest Artist: Tiantian Liang, piano, Kimbrough Concert Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Guest Artist: Victor Rosenbaum, piano, Kimbrough Concert Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Student Recital: Jake Berreth, flute, Bryan Hall.

• 4:10 p.m. Jan. 27. Student Recital: Timothy Schrader, tuba, Kimbrough Concert Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Student Recital: Hudson Somerlott, composition, Bryan Hall.

For more info, visit events.wsu.edu/university-category/music.

Dribble, dunk and delight

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming to Beasley Coliseum.

The Harlem Globetrotters have been wowing crowds for nearly 100 years with their athleticism and antics. They’re bringing their game to Pullman at 7 p.m. Jan. 30.

To order tickets online, visit harlemglobetrotters.com Tickets are also available through TicketsWest.

State University is hosting its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 16.

Nominations for the 2023 Spirit Awards are due Jan. 20. There are five awards: Distinguished Service; Bayard Rustin LGTBQ+ Excellence; Elson and Carmento Floyd and William and Felicia Gaskins Social Justice Advocate of the Year; Power; and Community, Equity, and Social Justice. To submit a nomination or check eligibility, visit mlk. wsu.edu/wsu-spirit-awards.

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