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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:

• AMS Divine Designs

• Artisans at the Dahmen Barn

• Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• Building Blocks

Child Care Center

• City of Pullman

• C Jasper

• Community Band of the Palouse

• Cougfan.com

• Dean Kinzer

• Heritage Wheel & Tire

• Montessori School of Pullman

• Port of Whitman County

• Palouse Habitat for Humanity

• Pullman Civic Trust

• Pullman Fire Chief –Mike Heston

• Pullman Regional Hospital

• Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation

• Rotary Club of Pullman

• Safeway

• Spokane Falls Community College

• The Regal Group

• US Bank

New Members:

Kuhl Auto Parts 315 W Walla Walla Hwy Colfax, WA (509) 334-4511

kuhlautoparts.com

Terry Buffington Foundation PO Box 1024 Pullman, WA

(509) 339-6097

terrybuffingtonfoundation.org

Cougar Collective Pullman, WA (253) 459-9672

cougarcollective.org

Palouse Havoc Fastpitch Inc. 1005 Katnook Lane

Moscow, ID

(209) 954-2788

palousehavoc@gmail.com

PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho 1404 N Ash St

Spokane, WA (509) 747-8091

www.gsewni.org

Our Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho love our Pullman community. We 3,100 Girl Scouts strong and 1,500 motivated volunteers are honored to sponsor our birthday month of March for the great Pullman Chamber of Commerce.  We are 111 years young this March and our energized Girl Scouts are focused on one thing and one thing only—to make our world a better place.  Last April 3rd, a magical thing happened in Pullman!  At WSU’s baseball stadium, the Pullman Girl Scouts sold our millionth cookie box to a motivated WSU fan. Go Cougs!  It was a benchmark day as we as a Council have never been close to a million cookie boxes sold.  But because of your generous support, we did it and 400 Girl Scouts earned cookie credit to go to camp, troops had the resources to take experiential trips around the world and the generous citizens of our Council supported the donation of a record breaking 42,000+ boxes of cookies to our US military, health care workers and first responders.  We as a Council have grown to have as many Girl Scouts in our Council since 2014, erasing the difficult pandemic losses.  That is because of our amazing communities where are Girl Scouts are inspired.  This March, at our birthday celebration gala called Sweets Before Supper, two of the eight women to be honored are from WSU.  We are celebrating two out of this world women professors, a physicist and an astronomer, who show our Girl Scouts to reach for the stars.  And, YES, cookie season is here!  Please help 2023 to be as record breaking as the 2022 year and when you support a Girl Scout buying or donating a box of Thin Mints, you help that Girl Scout right there.  Find a troop near you to purchase from by visiting www.gsewni.org.  In April, the epic booth sales start.  We celebrate you Pullman with Samoas and Tagalongs—you make the world a better place!

March Seniors of the Month

Clay Johnson

Clay, son of Monica and Corey Johnson, has enjoyed his time at PHS. He has played soccer for four years, winning the Coaches Award and a place on the all-league second team his junior year. In addition, Clay has maintained a four-point GPA and has competed on the PHS Knowledge Bowl team for two years.

Clay worked as a lab assistant in the WSU Friesen Lab for the past two summers. He has also volunteered for Family Promise on the Palouse and Meals on Wheels.

This fall Clay hopes to attend the University of Washington and study science. He is very interested In applying science to help the environment.

Marissa Carper

Marissa Carper, daughter of Brent and Kimberly Carper, is the current executive president of the Pullman High School ASB and serves as a student ambassador. She also plays basketball and softball and has received the first team all-academic award several times for her accomplishments on and off the court.

This past summer, Marissa worked at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories as an intern in the security department. She also represented Washington State at the FBINAA Youth Leadership Program at the FBI Academy in Virginia. She has helped raise over $62k for Make-A-Wish by hosting lemonade stand fundraisers. She works for the WSU media team at basketball, volleyball, and baseball games by assisting with cameras for live productions and broadcasting.

Marissa will attend college this fall. She plans to study computer science and pursue a career in cybersecurity.

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 via Zoom on the first Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Check the League website lwvpullman.org several days before the meeting for the link.

The Electoral College And Why It Matters

April 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Why do we have an Electoral College? Do we still need it? What would it take to get rid of it? These are some of the questions that will be addressed by Professor Michael Ritter from the WSU School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs. Professor Ritter received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 2017. He is particularly interested in how electoral laws and election administration shape political participation. His most recent book, Accessible Elections: How State Governments Can Help Americans Vote, was published in 2021.

Annual Meeting

May 11, 7:00 9:00 p.m.

Annual Business meeting with a guest speaker.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES

Brown Bags are held via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Check the League website lwvpullman.org several days before the meeting for the link.

About the League

March 21, noon

Curious what LWVWA & LWVUS does? What are their priorities? What work do they do? Come meet current LWVWA Board member and former LWVUS Board member, Liz Bander, to learn more about the League.

Intersectional Advocacy Coalition of Whitman County (IAC)

April 18, Noon

The Intersectional Advocacy Coalition (IAC) is a new grassroots organization, dedicated to making positive, sustainable change in the lives of underserved residents. Their mission is to “to champion social justice and human rights by harnessing the collective power of allied groups and individuals.” Speakers will be co-founders Diana Whitney, Lesli McGowan & Deena Bayoumi.

Learn about future plans that include organizing a community-wide Social Justice Festival. Though new, IAC is already becoming a source of support whenever there are human rights injustices in our community.

Our second annual Civics Education Art Competition for 2023. The theme and more information will be revealed on our launch date, President’s Day, Feb 20, 2023.

FINANCE DRIVE

Thanks to all of you who have donated to the League of Women Voters of Pullman 2023 Finance Drive. The response is very gratifying. If you still wish to make a donation, send your check to the League of Women Voters of Pullman, P.O. Box 366, and indicate if you wish to contribute to the General Fund or the Education Fund. You can also make a contribution through PayPal by going to our website lwvpullman.org and clicking on the PayPal button.

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. 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.

THE LEAGUE’S OBSERVER CORPS

The League of Women Voters of Pullman has a dedicated Observer Corps which forms the eyes and ears of the Board. In 2021, 12 members volunteered their time and experience to attend the meetings of 11 councils, boards, and commissions within Whitman County. Observers listen, learn, observe, and report factual information about the proceedings back to the League. This year meetings were again held virtually. All Observer Reports can be found on the Pullman League’s website lwvpullman.org.

Anthropologist discusses life and death along the border

Jason De León, founder of the ongoing “Hostile Terrain 94” exhibit at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, will discuss the politics of migrant death and more March 2 on the WSU Pullman campus.

De León’s talk, part of the lecture series at the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at WSU, takes place at noon in the Foley Speaker’s Room, or 308 Bryan Hall.

In his talk, titled “The Land of Open Graves: Raising Awareness about Migrant Life and Death along the US/Mexico Border,” De León, an anthropologist and professor at the University of California Los Angeles, will also discuss the “Hostile Terrain 94” exhibit as well as a new collaboration between the nonprofit Undocumented Migration Project and the Colibrí Center for Human Rights.

“Hostile Terrain 94” is composed of more than 3,800 handwritten toe tags representing migrants who have died trying to cross the Sonoran Desert of Arizona between the mid-1990s and 2019. The tags are geolocated on a wall map showing the exact locations where remains were found.

“Hostile Terrain 94” is sponsored and organized by the Undocumented Migration Project, which is directed by De León.

After the lecture, guests are invited to a reception from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the museum, where De León and other special guests, including WSU faculty and students engaged in “Hostile Terrain 94” at WSU, will mingle with visitors.

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.

For more information about the Foley Institute, visit foley.wsu.edu.

Graduate students give talks Beasley Coliseum presents

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU will welcome four graduate students to talk about their works.

The Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition and Artists’ Talks takes place March 31. The talks run from 3 to 4 p.m., followed by an opening reception and chance to view the exhibit from 4 to 6 p.m.

Each artist will introduce the body of work they’re presenting at the exhibit. This year’s MFA candidates are: Shanda Stinebaugh, Adam Stuart, Sean Sullivan, and Allen Vu.

Hasan Minhaj

Hasan Minhaj is headlining WSU’s Spring 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 Jon Stewart” and headlined the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

He had been slated to perform at WSU’s Fall Family Weekend, but the show was rescheduled for 7 p.m. April 1. Tickets can be purchased through TicketsWest at ticketswest.com.

March is a busy month at the WSU School of Music, beginning with the Festival of Contemporary Artists in Music and ending with opera. This festival, which celebrates new work and was previously known as the Festival of Contemporary Art Music, has been a long tradition at WSU. This year’s event celebrates the creativity and vision of visiting Fulbright Scholar Yii Kah Hoe. His work will be exhibited in a special concert event at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. March 4.

Additionally, WSU’s Ensemble 337 with Jacqui Wilson on bassoon and Chris Wilson on marimba will perform at 3 p.m. March 4 in Kimbrough Concert Hall. For more info about the festival, which runs from March 2 to 4, and all other WSU School of Music events, visit events.wsu.edu/organization/school-of-music/. Here’s a roundup of additional performances.

• 7:30 p.m. March 7, Student Recital: Kevin Hudson, piano, Kimbrough Music Building.

• 7:30 p.m. March 9, Winter Choral Concert, “The Storm Is Passing Over,” Bryan Hall.

• 3:10 p.m. March 10, Student Recital: Hudson Somerlott, composition, Bryan Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. March 10, Student Recital: Thomas Wieland, saxophone, Bryan Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. March 22, Faculty Artist Series: Fabio Menchetti, piano, Kimbrough Music Building.

• 7:30 p.m. March 23, Faculty Artist Series: Chris Wilson, percussion, and Christiano Rodrigues, violin, Kimbrough Music Building.

• 3:10 p.m. March 24, Jazz Concert II, Kimbrough Music Building.

• 7:30 p.m. March 24, Faculty Artist Series: Austin Cebulske, saxophone, Bryan Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. March 31 and 2 p.m. April 1, “Once Upon a Mattress” opera performance, Bryan Hall. The WSU Opera/Musical Theatre Program presents this charming musical by Mary Rodgers, directed by Julie Anne Wieck, and performed with the WSU Orchestra conducted by Danh Pham Tickets available at the door and cost $10 for students and seniors and $15 for general admission.

Jason De León

Hasan Minhaj

Big Future, Small Price Tag! Pullman Center in Profile

text messages from students that work remotely, answer the phone, and check the progress of new students’ enrollment paperwork.

Any challenges you’ve faced while working this job?

News & Updates

Aurea Jefferson is the instructional technician who supports and works with students in the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program at the CCS Pullman Center. Aurea discusses her experience as an instructional technician and the observations she’s made in the classroom.

Can you provide an overview of the ABE program?

The ABE Program at Spokane Community College offers courses in English, High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (GED), and College preparation. This provides a pathway that can lead students to succeed in college, to be employed, have better job opportunities, and have a positive impact in the community.

What happens on a typical day for you?

On an average day, I start by checking in with my boss, Dyan. Once I am at my desk, I take attendance, check my emails, track students’ work hours, answer questions for students that work in person, answer

Yes, communication with potential students and even parents can be challenging, especially when it is not in person. With all the technology we rely on, there is an expectation for quick answers and solutions to their inquiries. Another communication challenge is assisting students with a language barrier to apply and be enrolled in the English course while trying to make a personal connection with them.

Respecting former students, it can be challenging wanting to be close to them while still maintaining professionalism and in the classroom: being friendly with students does not save me from delivering bad news such as when they have been dropped from a class.

In every challenge, it helps me to realize that to be effective as an assistant, it is necessary to demonstrate to students and parents that I care enough about them, and I will find the answers they are looking for. I will help them to get the information they need, and I will keep improving to become an asset for my boss and the College.

What do you want the Pullman community to know about ABE courses?

If you are reading this, and you or someone you know has the dream of continuing with their education, know that we are here to help you in any possible way and there is a lot that we can do to help you to accomplish any of our courses.

Valda Black, SFCC anthropology faculty and Ph.D. candidate at WSU, presented her research findings on critical reflection in teaching and learning of diverse students at the SFCC Center for Engaged Teaching & Learning (CETL). Specifically, Black investigated the effects of reflection practices in asynchronous archaeology instruction at the community college level. Her research project was generously supported by a grant from the SFCC Department of eLearning and is now part of the SFCC teaching resource archive.

Congratulations, Martina Gallo Pandolfo! Martina created an amazing video: bit.ly/hola_mami, about her experience as an international student in Pullman. And her video is getting attention, winning a LewerMark Scholarship: bit.ly/lewermark_mgp. Martina is an international student from Argentina currently enrolled at our Pullman Center.

Kyle Serrott will present a single-author paper titled “Abolishing Prisons, Abolishing Hate: An Abolitionist Approach to Hate Crime” at the 7th Annual International Hate Studies Conference on the SFCC campus in Spokane, April 20-22, 2023. Serrott holds an LLM in Indigenous Peoples law from the University of Oklahoma and is a Ph.D. candidate in WSU’s Comparative Ethnic Studies/American Studies and Culture program with a research focus on critical indigenous and race theory. He teaches U.S. history and humanities courses at the Pullman Center.

CCS Pullman is growing! We currently have adjunct teaching vacancies in Art, Biology, and Economics. Share your talents at our Center if you love working in a collaborative environment that offers authentic relationships, prioritizes personalized teaching and learning, and supports equitiable student success. Apply at: bit.ly/ccspullmanjobs

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The Gladish Community and Cultural Center March Events

Coming up at The Gladish in May are two separate events that will help build the Centre for the Arts. All the proceeds will go to financing and building the Centre for the Arts. So be sure to stay tuned for these events in the coming weeks. First is our Murder Mystery Event!

You will have to work together with your fellow attendees to work out finding the murderer in your midst. Given a back story and other information ahead of time, you will get to role play as a character in this mystery and find the one that committed the crime! Tickets are available now online!

Get your calendar ready, Brewfest at Gladish is coming up on March 4, 2023! We will have beer from Rants & Raves Brewery, Paradise Creek Brewery, Moscow Brewing Company, and a wine table with Merry Cellars wine!

In addition to beer and wine, there will be food available for purchase as well! Your ticket includes a 6oz taster glass to keep, and 5 drink tickets. Each additional ticket is $2. Tickets are on sale now, get yours today at gladishcommunity.org/tickets/brewfest Big thank you to NRS in Moscow, Idaho for their sponsorship of this event!

Recapping some of events that we had in February, we had WSU and U of I come together for their first Valentine ’s Day Concert! A wonderful performance spreading love to patrons in Gladish ’s very own Domey Auditorium! Be sure to mark your calendars for next year!

Gladish also had an amazing time hosting The Buffington Foundation and their southern style dinner and film premier. Thank you to everyone that came and supported the event, enjoyed the food, and made the evening one we will never forget!

Gladish also hosted ‘Almost, Maine’ as a fundraiser event and Valentine ’s Day show for the community. We had Wine from Merry Cellars, Chocolate from Palouse Country Candy, a beautiful necklace donated from Sam Dial Jewelers for raffle, flower bouquets from Flower Girl by Katya for raffle and our sponsor of the show, Banner Bank!

The next event in May is the Washington Idaho Symphony Concert as a benefit to Gladish. This Concert will happen outside of their normal season, and perfect for those trying to satiate their symphony itch.

Tickets are available on our website at gladishcommunity.org/tickets. Details coming soon on this concert such as date, time, and the repertoire, so be on the lookout for more information soon!

All of Gladish’s events this year are for the Centre for the Arts fundraising. We need your help in getting this amazing facility demoed and remodeled. If you can come to even one of our events this year, that would be amazing! Tell your family and your friends to come to some events, and let ’s all come together and make this dream of having a beautiful facility for this community a reality! Check out our website for more information about the events that we are doing, the Centre for the Arts website for donating, or come over and chat with us about helping out!

Whitman County Humane Society would like to extend our gratitude to our community for helping raise funds for animals in need during our 15th annual Fur Ball and Yappy Hour.

We are grateful to our sponsors for helping WCHS reach as many animals in need as possible! WCHS is extremely fortunate to have had so many local businesses and community members donate amazing auction items. We have many people to thank for such a magical evening, we couldn’t possibly list you all. Know your efforts have touched the hearts of animals in need providing them with the love and care they would otherwise not receive.

Without the patrons of our event, it would not have been a success! Thank you to all who attended our annual fundraiser. Helping to create a more sustainable future for WCHS!!

We thank our Mayor Glenn Johson for another wonderful night as our emcee. Chantel Booker for being our auctioneer, our celebrity servers, Lambda Chi for another year supporting our mission through their volunteerism, Tim with Mangia Catering, SEL Event Center, and Dr. Logan for being our Keynote Speaker.

To our group of committee volunteers, thank you for making this year happen! The countless hours you each volunteered is truly humbling.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank J&H Printing. For their continued support through donating the printed materials for Fur Ball. Not only have they donated all the printing needed for this year’s event, but all. We are so grateful for your gift, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for going above and beyond for animals in need. You have connected WCHS with our community time and time again. Thank you.

The Pullman

p.m., Beasley Coliseum, April

• WSU Spring Family Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.

• Hasan Minhaj, WSU April 1

• Annual Egg Hunt, April 8

• Easter, April 9

• RTOP Theatre, South Pacific, April 13

• WIS, Young Artists, April 15

• Palouse Choral Society & WSU Collaborate, April 20

March 2023

• Pullman Depot, open 1 –4 p.m.

• Gladish Annual Brewfest, 2 –6 p.m., see pg 9

• Boost Collaborative, Night of Champions, 5:30 p.m., SEL Event Center

• Pullman Depot, open 1 –4 p.m.

• PSD, PHS Drama Presents

–Newsies: The Broadway Musical, 2:00 p.m., (matinee) and 7:00 p.m., at PHS

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

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

• PSD, PHS Drama Presents

–Newsies: The Broadway Musical, 7:00 p.m., at PHS

• PSD, Jefferson Elementary PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., at JES or via Zoom

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• PSD, PHS Drama Presents –Newsies: The Broadway Musical, 7:00 p.m., at PHS

• PCM, No school

• PRH, Board of Commissioners Meeting, 6 p.m.

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

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• PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center

• JES = Jefferson Elementary School

• PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital

• LMS= Lincoln Middle School

• SES = Sunnyside Elementary School

• SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College

• PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center

• PCM = Pullman Community Montessori

• PHS= Pullman High School

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• PCM: Student Led Family Classroom Visits, 3:45 p.m.

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

• PSD, Sunnyside Elementary PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m., at SES or via Zoom

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• PRH, Breastfeeding Support Group, 12:30 p.m.

• PRH, Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, 6 p.m.

• Palouse Choral Society, “Still I Rise”, 4 p.m., Moscow First Methodist Church

• PSD, Virtual PSD Highly Capable Program Information Night –Videos Posted

• Pullman Farmers Winter Market, 10 a.m. –2 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, see pg 1

St. Patrick’s Day

• Pullman Depot, open 1 –4 p.m.

• PSD, Conference Day, No School for Grades K-5

• PSD, Conference Day, No School for Grades K-5

• PSD, Conference Day, ½ Day

• PSD, PHS Drama Presents –Newsies: The Broadway Musical, 2:00 p.m., (matinee) and 7:00 p.m., at PHS

• PCM: Family & Teacher Conferences, 12:05 p.m.

• PCM: Family & Teacher Conferences, 12:05 p.m.

• PSD, PHS Drama Presents

• Pullman Depot, open 1 –4 p.m.

–Newsies: The Broadway Musical, 7:00 p.m., at PHS

• PSD, PHS Drama Presents –Newsies: The Broadway Musical, 7:00 p.m., at PHS

Grades K-5

• PCM: Family & Teacher Conferences, 12:05 p.m.

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

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

Daylight Savings begins

• PCM Board MeetingWorking Session, 5:15 p.m.

• PCM: Family UniversityLanguage at PCM, 5:30 p.m.

• PRH, Joint Replacement Preparation Class, 3 p.m.

• Pullman Chamber Cabaret, 5:00 p.m., SEL Event Center, see cover

• WSU Spring Parents Weekend

• PCM: Open Public Lottery, 5:15 p.m.

• PRH, Women’s Wellness: Dr. Geidl, Northwest Metabolic Medicine, 5:30 p.m., Oak on Main

• PSD, Kamiak Elementary PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m., at KES or via Zoom

• Pullman City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall

• PRH, Women’s Leadership Guild, Special Presentation by Chancellor Elizabeth Chilton, 6 p.m.,

• PRH, Breastfeeding Support Group, 12:30 p.m.

• Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

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

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

• WSU Spring Family Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. –9 p.m., Beasley Coliseum

• PCM Monthly Board Meeting, 5:15 p.m.

• Pullman City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall

• WIS, Jazz, 3:00 p.m., Silverthorne Theatre at LC State, wa-idsymphony.org

Pullman Regional Hospital has an exciting new technology, the GI Genius! This device uses artificial intelligence for pattern recognition during colonoscopies, which improves the performance of colon cancer screenings.

During a colonoscopy, the GI Genius highlights irregularities in the colon and polyps by showing them on the screen in lime green boxes; this helps the physician find and detect polyps since the colon is a cavernous, dynamic sleeve. Through a grant from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the hospital obtained two Medtronic GI Genius units.

“Colonoscopy is important to reduce colon cancer deaths,” said Dr. Ben Adkins, a family medicine physician at Pullman Family Medicine.

“But smaller polyps and flat polyps can escape detection. This system found that computer-aided monitoring increased polyp detection by 30% compared to the human eye alone.”

According to the Medtronic website, the GI Genius is trained with a dataset of 13 million polyp images of various shapes and sizes. Studies have shown that GI Genius is 82% faster than the average endoscopist at detecting polyps and has a 14% absolute increase in adenoma detection rate (ADR). Meaning the study found that including Computer-Aided Detection (GI Genius) in real-time colonoscopy significantly increased the ADR and adenomas detected per colonoscopy.

“My experience in my past 100 cases using the system has been that it is a useful tool that adds a second pair of eyes to screen for colon cancer during a colonoscopy,” Adkins added. “That helps us keep our patients healthy.”

The American College of Gastroenterology recommends that everyone over the age of 45 years old have a colonoscopy screening every 10 years. Those with an above-average risk (such as having a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or personal history of inflammatory bowel disease) should have more regular screenings- consult with your primary care physician to determine the right screening plan for you.

A colonoscopy is an exam that looks for changes in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Doctors typically look for changes such as swollen or irritated tissues, polyps, or cancer. A doctor may also remove polyps or any abnormal tissue or take other necessary tissue samples during a colonoscopy.

Talk to your primary care provider about scheduling your next colonoscopy, your risk for colorectal cancer, and the recommended frequency of colonoscopy screenings.

What to Expect with your colonoscopy…

• You are required to avoid solid foods the day before the exam. This means you should adjust your medications.

• You will be asked to take a special prep laxative, prescribed by your provider, to empty your colon. You will need to limit daily activities accordingly and anticipate some level of gastrointestinal discomfort.

Day of the procedure…

• The procedure takes anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes. You will need to allow for additional time to check in and recover after the procedure if you received sedation.

• During your colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope is inserted into the rectum. A tiny video camera is attached to the tip of the tube which allows the doctor to detect changes or abnormalities inside the colon.

• When sedation is used, it can take several hours to wear off. Please plan to have someone to take you home.

Thank you to the Gar-Pal Viking Crew for their recent gift to honor the exceptional care provided by Amy Vu, ATC, who cares for the Viking student athletes.

The Regional High School Athletic Training program is funded with gifts from booster clubs, grateful parents, community members and fans to support four local schools: Colton, GarfieldPalouse, Potlatch and Pullman.

The GI Genius is here! Here’s what you need to know…

Linda Infranco, Executive Director of Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation (center) celebrates with Amy Vu, Athletic Trainer (left) and Gar-Pal student athletes during the presentation of the GarPal Viking Crew’s donation to the Regional High School Athletic Training Program.

Keeping Kids Healthy, Safe and Active in Sports

Can you imagine having doctors, surgeons, dentists, ophthalmologists, and otolaryngologists on speed dial? Kai Seshiki, Certified Athletic Trainer at Colton High School, part of Pullman Regional Hospital’s Regional High School Athletic Training Program does- and he calls them when he’s treating a studentathlete for injury or illness.

What does an Athletic Trainer do?

Kai Seshiki, Certified Athletic Trainer at Colton High School, part of Pullman Regional Hospital’s Regional High School Athletic Training Program, serves a key role in the health and safety of high school student-athletes. Seshiki attends practices and events, tends to athletes pre- and postcompetition and attends to any issues that pop up- including first aid and emergency care.

The Regional High School Athletic Training Program places certified athletic trainers in Colton High School, GarfieldPalouse High School, Potlatch High School, and Pullman High School.

“The goal is that I get to sit there, watch a game, and do absolutely nothing. But there’s a variety of things that happen in sports. We’ve all watched TV and seen the horrific and the amazing things that can happen. My job is to be there and facilitate the best possible outcome for our athletes,” says Seshiki.

A True Team Approach

The athletic training program was put into motion by Pullman Regional Hospital and Inland Orthopaedics. It’s a unique approach to place a professionally trained athletic trainer in a high school, with unparalleled access to specialists and surgeons.

The program enlists a wide network of physicians, specialists, and athletic trainers with different experiences. Athletic trainers can get a second opinion from a surgeon or specialist and send his injured athletes to these providers without having to get a referral or endure a long wait.

“I can call these professionals right then and there when something happens. Having access to these medical professionals and other athletic trainers through this program is what really seals the deal as amazing,” he says.

Beyond the Playing Field

As for the kids, Seshiki says one of the great things about working in a smaller school is that he gets to start developing relationships with them from a very young age. “By the time they’re seniors, where they’re asking for letters of recommendation or they’re being those future humans we want to see, I know I got to play a small role in that,” he adds.

However, working in a small school also presents challenges. Sometimes eighth graders are playing on the varsity team with juniors or seniors. That can introduce a pretty significant difference in age, body composition, strength, and mental maturity—which means Seshiki has his work cut out for him. Still, he really enjoys the work.

“I get to work within a very supportive community that is making sure their kids are taken care of, giving me an exposure to these really neat humans who continue to love sports and do the right things by playing sports. I get to share in their lifetime experiences. That’s the best thing about it.”

March is Athletic Training Month! Pullman Regional Hospital’s program is only possible through philanthropy. Please consider supporting this incredible program: pullmanregional.org/athletictraining

Dr. John Keizur’s Top 4 Urology Medical Technologies

Innovative technologies in the urology field have led to more effective ways to address a wide spectrum of urinary issues. Urologist Dr. John Keizur is embracing these new treatment options to help his patients.

“In urology, we’re going to treat anything that has to do with the urinary system and pelvic floor. So, we’ll see patients with prostate issues, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, but also a range of cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicles. Anything that falls under that umbrella, we’re going to take care of,” states Dr. John Keizur,

board certified urologist at Palouse Urology Center.

Aquablation Therapy

This therapy is an advanced, minimally invasive Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) treatment that uses the power of water delivered with robotic precision.

“This is a great option for my patients with very enlarged prostates. It uses a heat-free waterjet controlled by robotic technology to remove prostate tissue,” says Dr. Keizur.

UroLift

Another treatment for men with enlarged prostates is UroLift. This minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment addresses compromised bladder function; minimal side effects accompany the procedure (bonus points for no catheter!), and the data supports symptom relief.

“It’s a nice bridge between patients who are on medications, but maybe not doing so well. Or maybe they just want to be off the medications. But, they’re not so symptomatic that they want to proceed with invasive surgery. This is a nice option for them to do,” shares Dr. Keizur.

Blue Light Cystoscopy

Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview is used by urologists to “see” more potential bladder cancer while performing bladder cancer removal surgeries.

“The reoccurrence of bladder cancer is high; missed tumors can contribute to recurrence. In surgery, the Cysview solution will illuminate potential cancers bright pink under a blue light, which can ensure I remove more tumors than are detected through magnification and typical light,” said Dr. John Keizur.

“It’s really important to pick these up early when they first arise. Blue light is a very interesting technology. When we look into a bladder with standard white light, we may be missing some tumors we just can’t see. But when we do this with the blue light, we suddenly can see these small, early lesions that otherwise would’ve been missed,”

explains Dr. Keizur. “So it’s a great technology to give our patients better, long-term control, reduced recurrences, and a more complete removal of these small tumors.”

da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery

With robotic-assisted surgery becoming more commonplace, it’s surpassing “traditional” surgery in many cases. Robotic procedures allow for smaller incisions, which means patients have less postoperative pain and are back on their feet quicker. In 2022, the da Vinci Xi replaced the Si model, which was first introduced at Pullman Regional Hospital in 2012. The hospital’s da Vinci roboticassisted surgical system is used by seven local surgeons for procedures in urology, gynecology, and general surgery. A dedicated robotics team in Pullman Regional Hospital’s operating room has ten years of experience in da Vinci surgeries.

“We’ve had the robot technology here for a number of years but recently upgraded to the new machine. This gives us more versatility in how we position the machine. We can come at different angles,” shares Dr. Keizur. “It allows us to expand what we can do in a minimally invasive realm.”

Staying on the Cutting Edge of Urinary Health

Urology is constantly changing. New medications arise, as well as technologies that improve outcomes. Dr. Keizur feels fortunate to be a part of the Pullman Regional Hospital community, where these innovative solutions are embraced— by hospital leadership, physicians, and the patients themselves.

“It’s really impressive how they can offer these latest innovative technologies. Patients don’t have to travel to other places, and they can stay local. Staying on the cutting edge, especially in the surgical theater, is important and it’s very helpful for patients.”

Did you know: Both Pullman Regional Hospital’s 2012 da Vinci Robotic-assisted surgical system and upgrade to the Xi model in 2022 were funded through donations!

Better Access to Premier Surgical Care: More Surgeons. Less Wait. Less Worry.

Pullman Regional Hospital has invested in recruiting and retaining exceptional surgeons and growing an exceptional OR team. Since opening our doors on Bishop Blvd. in 2004, surgical volumes have grown 35%. As the region’s premier destination for surgery, we are out of space.

Reconfiguring and remodeling about 3,000 square feet of space in our surgery department will:

• add a fifth operating room

• keep wait times for surgery around one week

• provide time and space for more complex and time-intensive surgeries

• enrich our promise for a personal, simplified, patient-focused experience and provide a pathway to hire more surgical specialists

Expanding surgical capacity is a crucial component of Pullman Regional Hospital’s Patient Care Expansion Plan.

In 2023, the Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation will focus fundraising efforts to support building a fifth operating room.

Thank you to all attendees of the 16th Annual Pullman Regional Hospital Gala, presented by Avista – event attendees, sponsors and

The Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary is so grateful to our local businesses for supporting the Annual Tea: Grocery Outlet, Birch & Barley, Bishop Place, Walmart, Oak on Main, Paradise Creek, South Fork, Regency Pullman, Red Sage, Starbucks

supporters raised $191,300.

“Investing in state-of-the-art surgical technology and, most importantly, people, has elevated our reputation and volumes. It’s time to grow.”

- Dr. Edwin Tingstad, Orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer

Learn more: pullmanregional.org/foundation

What Does It Take to be a School Board Director?

Amanda Tanner, Board Director, District 5

Serving as a School Board Director gives a person the opportunity to wear many hats, and interact with all types of people, both in the community, and at the regional and state level. The minimum time commitment is roughly 10-15 hours per month, however if you choose to become involved at the regional or state level, you could spend much more time making a difference in education.

Over the last 5 years I have been in office, I have been very proud to watch my board colleagues participate in many committees at the state level including the Legislative Committee, Resolutions Committee, Nominations Committee, and Annual Conference Planning Committee, to name a few.

What does a school director do during those 10-15 hours per month? We attend two regular public meetings, typically every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:30pm, we attend a work session every 1st Wednesday at 4:00pm, and we have a full day retreat in July. The time also includes preparation for meetings, emails, occasional special meetings, and communicating with constituents as requested. In addition, we have an option to attend the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) Annual Conference each November. This conference alternates between Spokane, WA and Bellevue, WA and provides 3 days of trainings, networking, and sessions with school directors, student representatives, and administrators from all over the state. I look forward to learning and growing during the WSSDA Annual Conference, it is always very inspiring.

How do I become a member of the Pullman School Board?

The position of School Board Director is a publically elected position, and the term is 4 years, with no term limit. There is a rotation, and every two years some districts are up for election. In November 2023, Districts 1, 2, and 3 will be up for election, and in November 2025 Districts 4 and 5 will be up for election. Eligibility to run for a school board position includes residing in the district you are running for (Districts 1-5), and being eligible to vote. If you are interested in running for the school board position in your director area, you must file with Whitman County

Auditors Office in May for the November election.

What is a Director District? The Pullman School District is represented by 5 people, each residing from a different area of town, or Director District. We have a physical boundary map available on our district website. To find out which district you live in, please visit: www.pullmanschools.org and go to School Board | School Board-District Map. The boundary map was recently updated and adopted in 2022, based on the 2020 census, to ensure equitable geographic representation. The boundary map serves as a tool to keep our board diverse, bringing in people from different areas and neighborhoods in town. Although the members serve from different districts, we all truly serve all constituents.

What are the responsibilities of the School Board? It is the School Boards responsibility to review, revise, evaluate, and adopt district policies and goals, select the Superintendent and provide them with regular evaluations, and approve the budget. We also serve as a liaison between the board, schools, and constituents, and provide clear and transparent communications.

The role of School Board Director is challenging and rewarding, and I feel honored to be serving the Pullman School District. For additional information, please visit https://www.pullmanschools. org/school_board.

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.

Pullman High School 2023-2024 Course Registration Process

Juston Pollestad, Pullman High School Principal

Although it may still seem like winter on the Palouse, it is not too early for PHS to be thinking about course options and offerings for next year. For our current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders, this process will begin in late February.

The transition from 8th grade to 9th grade is an important process and we focus our time and effort towards facilitating a successful passage for students from middle to high school. One of the first transitions for our 8th grade students will be to attend PHS on February 24th for an elective fair hosted by our CTE, Music, and Art departments. This event will take place during the day as a school activity. Students will receive information about classes offered and take a tour of elective classrooms.

We are excited to display our vast number of elective classes to our soon to be Greyhounds. PHS is confident that our wide selection of elective classes will strike an interest in each student.

Our CTE, Music and Art elective classes include:

Foods and Nutrition, Textiles, Culinary, Woods, Metals, A.P. Computer Science, Engineering, Drafting, Veterinary Science, Ag Communications, Ag Biology, Ag Physical Science, Plant Science, Sports Medicine, Photography, New Media, Advanced Media, Yearbook, Leadership, Economics, Marketing, Orchestra,

Choir, Band, Guitar, Drama, Painting, Ceramics and Drawing.

To continue supporting our 8th grade students with registering for their classes, we will provide a webinar on March 16th for students and families to watch. On March 17th, our PHS counselors will visit LMS to help students with the registration process.

Our current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will begin this process with whole-class meetings and wrap up with registration during Hound Time classes near the end of March.

Spring registration is a good time for parents/guardians and their students to review academic plans. This includes initiating a discussion about your son or daughters plans beyond high school. Have those plans changed recently? If so, do we need to consider a different academic plan? Have we looked carefully at the requirements for acceptance for your student’s specific goals after high school?

We recommend students continue to challenge themselves academically and take a collection of rigorous courses that build a strong academic record. That goal needs to balance with including classes that keep the workload manageable and student motivation high. If you have questions about classes, please contact PHS. Our staff will be happy to help answer those questions.

将于2023年3月6日 日至3月17日 日接受高能力项目推荐

将于3月17日之前接受幼儿园至11年级学生在下一学年获得高能力服务的推荐表。

家长/监护人、教师、学生和任何其他直接了解学生能力的人士都可以推荐学生获 得高能力服务。

要详细了解推荐流程或获得推荐表，请访问以下链接。此处还将在3月5日后显示 推荐链接。

https://www.pullmanschools.org/departments/in structional_programs/highly_capable_pro gram pullmanschools.org – 部门 – 教学 – 高能力项目 如有其它疑问，请联络教学项目办公室：(509) 332‐3144

Las recomendaciones para el programa de altas capacidades se aceptarán del 6 al 17 de marzo de 2023

Los formularios de recomendación para que alumnos actuales de kínder a 11.° grado reciban servicios para altas capacidades durante próximo año escolar en curso se aceptarán hasta el 17 de marzo. 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.

Para recibir más información sobre el proceso de recomendación o para encontrar recursos para las recomendaciones, use el enlace siguiente. Después del 5 de marzo aquí podrá encontrar también el enlace para hacer recomendaciones. https://www.pullmanschools.org/departments/instructional_programs/highly_capable_progra m pullmanschools.org – departamentos – enseñanza y aprendizaje – programa de altas capacidades Si tiene preguntas adicionales, llame a la Oficina de Programas Educativos al teléfono

(509) 332-3144.

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.

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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

To be determined

Director, District 1

The Food & Shelter Folks

New Staff Spotlight: Angelina Terkel, Housing Specialist

Angelina Terkel moved to Pullman last fall after having lived in many places across the country. She was born in California, raised in Las Vegas, and lived in Post Falls, Idaho and Airway Heights.

As part of her new life chapter, Angelina left her administrative background and transitioned to nonprofit work through her position as a housing specialist for Community Action Center. She started the position in September 2022.

Angelina said her new job is a perfect fit for her personality and values, giving her the opportunity to help those in need.

In her role, Angelina assists those who are homeless or about to be homeless to find secure housing.

“We can get people off the streets and then go home and help them along the way to be self-sufficient and learn how to be selfsufficient — that’s what I’m excited about,” Angelina said.

Not only is Angelina able to serve the community, but she enjoys working with understanding and supportive coworkers at CAC.

“It’s very hard to find a workplace like that these days,” she said.

Angelina gets a close-up view of homelessness in the area through the community members she connects with on a daily basis. That includes seeing people lose their jobs and homes, which is difficult to witness.

In her free time, Angelina enjoys stitching, crocheting, baking, and spending time with family.

What is Housing Solutions?

Housing Solutions keeps people facing homelessness in their homes, and moves people experiencing homelessness on a path to safe, stable housing. The program helps Whitman County families in financial crisis with housing assistance, including eviction prevention payments to landlords. We offer case management, tailoring our approach to each family’s situation and needs. We work with individuals to identify their support systems and develop a housing stability plan including goals and concrete steps families can take to reach those goals.

Community Food

We are taking food donations by appointment! Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. You can also make a monetary donation to the food bank at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/

We are requesting the following donations:

• Canned fruit

• Canned vegetables

• Soup

• Peanut butter

• Jam/ Jelly

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

FOOD PANTRY

MONDAY 11:00 am- 1:00 pm

TUESDAY Closed

WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

THURSDAY 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Over $1 Million in Parks Upgrades Coming in 2023

You don’t have to be Leslie Knope to understand the undeniably positive impact parks have on a community. These safe, welcoming spaces promote city beautification, offer connections with nature, encourage wellness, and foster community pride.

Whether you’re walking your dog, playing pickleball, or letting the kids run wild while you relax with a latte and a good book (wishful thinking?), parks offer some of the best ways to experience the outdoors. Most importantly perhaps, these spaces let kids be kids! That’s why the City of Pullman wants everyone to be excited about the more than $1 million in upgrades coming this year to seven Pullman parks—Harrison, Kruegel, Mary’s, McGee, Military Hill, Reaney, and Sunnyside.

Here’s what to expect!

Harrison

The pint-size playground located at 337 NW Harris Street will see new equipment including swings, monkey bars, and a fun, semi-shaded play structure.

Kruegel

Kruegel Park patrons will soon be welcomed to a new picnic shelter and playground equipment, each expected to be installed this spring. The fire pit from the prior shelter was preserved.

Mary’s

Mary’s Park dazzled park patrons with the opening of its ADA playground in September 2022, featuring two tremendous play structures, insane ZipKrooz, and more. A new picnic shelter is expected to be installed this spring or early summer just in time for that classic birthday bash. The City has plans to furnish a paved parking lot and bathrooms later this year.

McGee

Tucked away and located near the WSU campus, McGee is expected to see an assortment of new playground pieces that should be ready sometime between July and September.

Military Hill

New playground equipment is expected at Military Hill Park later this summer.

Reaney

Pullman’s iconic park at the center of town will see an overhaul of its playground equipment. Fingers crossed that this can happen in time for the always-anticipated National Lentil Festival in August.

Sunnyside

Sunnyside will see new swings, a cone spinner, and a crazy-cool tower-like play structure. Installation should wrap up in late spring or early summer. Also, a plan to upgrade Sunnyside’s Cedar Street entrance with a new landscaping and parking design is in the works.

Pullman Fire Promotes Two Team Members

In February, Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston promoted two distinguished individuals: Blake Richards to captain and Steven Potratz-Lee to lieutenant.

Captain Blake Richards

Richards has served the Pullman community at PFD since 2007 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2018. Born and raised in Rosalia, WA, Richards is the product of an impressive firefighter lineage.

"I always wanted to be a fireman. I have lots of firemen in my family--they were all volunteer firemen. I volunteered when I was a kid; it was sort of a rite of passage," he said, adding that his great-grandfather founded the Rosalia Fire Department.

Richards obtained a bachelor's in science and paramedicine from Central Washington University. He's employed with the institution as a tenure track professor teaching paramedicine. He also serves as a reserve law enforcement officer. Richards fills the void left by the retirement of long-time captain, James Turpin.

Lieutenant Steven Potratz-Lee

With a new captain comes a new lieutenant. Potratz-Lee has served at PFD since 2017. Before that, he gave five years to the Lewiston Fire Department.

“[This promotion] is something I’ve been working toward for quite a while. I’m excited to leave my mark based on all the things I’ve learned,” he said, adding that he’s grateful for his colleagues, mentors, and especially family, who have supported him throughout his career.

A Moscow native and resident, Potratz-Lee earned a bachelor’s degree in justice studies at the University of Idaho. He spent all four of his summers in college as a wildland firefighter where he gravitated toward team-building and prepared to become the leader he is today.

Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston (right) shakes hands with newly-minted captain, Blake Richards.

Lieutenant Steven Potratz-Lee looks forward to developing and inspiring his new team.

Kruegel Park’s new play structure and cone spinner are sure to delight young park patrons.

A mock-up of Sunnyside Park’s interactive tower play structure will be installed in 2023.

Young Ar�st Compe��on Brings Together Talented Performers

Earlier this year, eleven nalists were chosen for this year’s Young Ar�st Compe��on with three winners being chosen! For over 40 years, the Washington Idaho Symphony has hosted the YAC, giving our area youth the opportunity to compete for the chance to perform with the WIS as well as a cash price and commemora�ve plaque.

Each year the WIS collects applica�ons from local musicians in high school and college. Those applica�ons are reviewed by a panel of WIS orchestra members, including WIS Music Director, Dr. Danh Pham.

Website: www.Wa‐IdSymphony.org

Phone: 208‐874‐4162

Email: info@wa‐idsymphony.org

Address:

311 NW State St, Suite 313

Pullman, WA 99163

The nalists were then invited to perform their piece before a panel of adjudicators on January 22. Two winners (one from the High School Division and one from the Collegiate Division) were chosen, as well as a runner-up for the Collegiate Division.

Our High School Division winner is Steven Randall and our Collegiate Division winner is Anthony Kandilaroff Runnerup in Collegiate is Jordan George. The winners will be given the opportunity to perform during the WIS Young Ar�sts Concert, in two performances - 7:30 pm, Saturday, April 15 at Pullman High School and 3 pm, Sunday, April 16 at Clarkston High School.

Randall has been playing the French horn since sixth grade and as of his Junior year in high school began playing alongside the WSU symphonic orchestra. During the rst semester of the 2022-23 school year Steven was selected as the principal horn of the WSU symphony orchestra. He has had the honor of being selected for both the All-State and Junior All-State bands and was recently accepted into the All-Northwest band. He plans to pursue music in college, specically French horn performance.

Kandilaroff is currently a Teaching Assistant and graduate student at Washington State University pursuing his master’s degree in ute performance with Dr. Sophia Tegart. Recently, Kandilaroff completed his undergraduate degree in ute performance with Professor Paul Thompson.

In 2021, he won the woodwind division of the Music Teacher’s Na�onal Associa�on Young Ar�st Compe��on at both the state and regional levels and was a nalist at the na�onal level. Kandilaroff is principal ute of the Washington State University Symphony Orchestra and assists in teaching the Washington State Wind Ensemble.

Jordan, a tubist from Oak Harbor, Washington, is currently a rst year masters student at Washington State University. He earned his Bachelors in Music Performance (with honors) from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington where he studied with Dr. David McLemore, and is currently studying with Dr. Chris Dickey in pursuit of a Masters in Music Performance.

He currently is the principal tubist of the Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island, and has performed with the Washington-Idaho Symphony. His professional goals include earning a principal tuba posi�on with professional, large orchestra, as well as teaching students privately.

This compe��on is made possible through the Domey Gillespie Young Ar�sts Fund. Dona�ons to the fund can be made via the Innovia Founda�on.

Tickets for performances are available now on our website at wa-idsymphony.org/�ckets or by calling our office at 208874-4162, as well as at the door. Tickets purchased on-line in advance receive a 15 percent discount. Students of Washington State University, the University of Idaho, Lewis Clark State College, and Spokane Falls Community College are encouraged to a�end and receive free admission by presen�ng their student IDs at the box office for each concert. Please review our website as well as reach out to our office at 208 874-4162 or info@wa-idsymphony.org with any ques�ons, and thank you for your con�nued support.

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 Space