PCU April 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:

• 2 Ravens Press, LLC

• Barbara Poulson

• Bob Cady

• Bishop Place Senior Living

• Cougar Collective

• Electrical Consultants, Inc.

• Encounter Ministries

• Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest

• Gritman Medical Center

• Guild Mortgage

• Holiday Inn Express

• Hotel & Suites

• HUB International Insurance

• Joe Schmick

• Palouse Choral Society

• Palouse Conservation District

• Palouse Ice Rink

• Pullman Lions Club

• Pullman Radio Stations

• RPM Express

• Shannon Focht – RE/MAX Home & Land

• Sue Guyett

• St James Episcopal Church

• Summit Realty Northwest

• T-Mobile

• Western Laundry Unlimited

• Whitman County Landlord Association

• WSU Alumni Association

• WSU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

• WSU Compton Union Building

• WSU Office of Research

New Members:

Brused Books

235 E Main St

Pullman, WA 99163

brusedbooks@turbonet.com

(509) 334-7898

Her Haven Beauty

Herhavenbeauty.com

Herhavenbeauty@gmail.com

(702) 418-7529

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

SYG Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.

Stephen Holstad

3252 Brayton Rd

Pullman, WA 99163

SYG Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. is excited to be in their 40 th year of business and is celebrating their 40th anniversary in April with 20% off almost everything for 20 days! Stay tuned for details!

SYG was founded in 1983 by Stephen Holstad and was originally named Stephen’s Yard & Garden. SYG’s installation services include landscaping, irrigation, hydroseeding and hardscapes. In fall of 1988 he purchased the land for the future nursery which opened in 1989. As the nursery expanded, the need for a larger retail space grew and the current store building was constructed in 1998. The nursery continued to grow and the first greenhouse was built in 2000.

Stephen’s wife Donna joined the company in 2003. Today she serves as the bookkeeper and is involved in daily retail sales. The couple’s continued success is due largely in part to their hard working, friendly and knowledgeable staff; many of whom return each season.

Greenhouse 1 was built so they could carry annuals and veggie starts. Today it also houses succulents and house plants. Soon after, a second greenhouse was built for the purpose of propagation. They now grow almost all of their annuals and veggie starts in-house!

In 2021 they expanded greenhouse 1, which increased the retail space to 2,880 square feet! SYG stocks a massive inventory of trees, shrubs, edibles and perennials. Bulk materials such as bark, rock, compost and soil mixes are a big part of their daily sales, and can be loaded into your truck bed or trailer, or delivered right to your driveway!

The nursery is open Monday – Saturday 8 – 5:30 from March 1 through Thanksgiving. April through September include Sunday hours from 10 - 5. Get growing with SYG!

PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

April Seniors of the Month

Rachel Lam, the daughter of Raymond Lam and Irene Tang, has maintained a 4.0 GPA at PHS while participating in various activities. She currently serves as the vice president of the Math Team and is a doubles player for Varsity Tennis. Additionally, Rachel is an accomplished pianist who placed 2nd in the Spokane Piano Competition 2021 — Senior Impressionist and Modern Category. Rachel is also a member of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council, where she engages in discussions with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. This past summer, Rachel worked as a research intern in Dr. Haseltine’s Lab at Washington State University. She participated in a project investigating a microbe’s ability to repair DNA damage. Rachel was also an IT intern in the Pullman School District’s IT Department during the summer of 2021.

Rachel plans to attend a four-year university this fall. She aims to become a lawyer but also expresses an interest in STEM.

Sophia Habib-Dueben is the child of Rebecca Dueben and Douglas Habib. She has lived in Pullman all her life and has enjoyed the many benefits that Pullman and its school district has to offer. One of the benefits is Pullman School District’s French Program as Sophia is currently in her fifth year of French. Last year she scored 27th out of 5,900 competitors in the National French Contest Level 4. She has participated in many activities at PHS including Art Club, Knitting Club, S.A.G.A.

She has played softball for all four years. For the past four years, Sophia volunteered at Jefferson’s outdoor learning center by providing watering and gardening services. Sophia has learned from these experiences the joys of giving back and creating a bright future for the following generations. Sophia will attend Western Washington University this fall. She plans to study Cultural Anthropology, Linguists, and French.

Sophia Habib-Dueben

Rachel Lam

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:

• Peanut butter

• Jam/Jelly

• Soup

• Canned fruit

• Ramen noodles

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

Jim Bruce, Jefferson Elementary School Principal

The answer to the headline question is, “It depends.” A conflict between children is a normal, developmental occurrence that occurs in schools, homes, and other areas where children congregate. A conflict can usually be resolved between the children through appropriate problem-solving strategies.

On the other hand, bullying is hurtful behavior that:

• Is repeated or has the potential to be repeated.

• Involves a real or perceived imbalance of power.

• Has the intent to cause physical or emotional harm or has a significant impact on the bullied student.

Because bullying inherently involves social relationships it affects all participants involved: the child being bullied, the child doing the bullying, and the bystanders. No one would question that bullying is harmful to those that are victimized. Recent reports estimate that about 20% of children are victims of bullying at school. Paying attention to victims of bullying is important, because students who are bullied report having more physical health complaints and engage in higher levels of problematic behavior

What may be more surprising is that those who are doing the bullying also suffer. Students who bully others are at higher risk for a wide range of problems including abusing alcohol and other drugs, getting into fights, and doing poorly academically. Like victims of bullying, children who bully are at higher risk of having problems into adulthood, such as criminal convictions and substance use.

Another group of students affected by bullying is bystanders (students who witness bullying). Bullying rarely happens in isolated corners of the school where no one is watching. It often happens in very open places in front of other students. And with greater use of technology, bullying can happen in very public forums. In fact, bystanders make up the largest group of students affected by bullying in school, with 71% of students saying they have witnessed bullying within the last month.

What can schools and school districts do? The three components of school bullying prevention are:

• Policies and Procedures

• Staff Response Training

• Social-emotional Learning (SEL) Skills and Bullying Education

Schools should focus on SEL skills as part of their efforts to deal with bullying issues. SEL involves “the systematic development of a core set of social and emotional skills that help children more effectively handle life challenges and thrive in both their learning and their social environments.” Research-based curricula that teach social-emotional competence help create physically and emotionally safe school environments.

In Pullman Public Schools, specifically at the four elementary schools, we use Second Step (Committee for Children) as our adopted SEL curriculum. Second Step SEL focuses on core social-emotional skills that are particularly important for bullying prevention, including empathy, emotion management, and social problem solving. In addition, embedded within these lessons are topics such as friendship building and how to be assertive, which are also key skills in bullying prevention.

During the Second Step Bullying Unit all students learn and practice the following 3 R’s:

• Recognizing: Teaching the recognizing bullying lesson helps students understand the difference between bullying and conflict. They learn that bullying is hurtful behavior that keeps happening. They also learn that bullying is both harmful and against the rules. Emphasis is placed on the fact that no one deserves to be bullied. Being able to identify bullying is an important first step in prevention.

• Reporting: The reporting lesson teaches students to report bullying to adults using examples in stories and through skill practice. Practicing reporting makes it easier for children to report to an adult when real bullying happens.

• Refusing: The refusing lesson helps students use assertiveness skills to refuse bullying after they have reported it to an adult. Research shows that students can reduce their chances of being bullied in the future by responding assertively. Assertiveness skills are taught and reinforced in Second Step SEL lessons.

Bystander Power: Almost all bullying has bystanders. Research shows that changing how they react is a powerful way to reduce bullying. In the Bystander Power lesson, students learn ways bystanders can help stop bullying through non-physical methods. They learn that bystanders have the power to make the bullying situation better or worse.

Teaching SEL competence has been found to be an important ingredient in effective bullying prevention that also supports children’s healthy development.

• Social-emotional skills are key components in tackling the bullying problem.

• Social-emotional skills help all those involved in bullying and can be easily adopted into school curricula.

• Teaching these skills not only promotes a safe and positive climate within schools, it creates healthy children who are ready to learn.

Bullying is a verb and not a noun. Through the use of SEL (Second Step) and its bully prevention companion curriculum, bullying type behavior can be changed. Bullying is an action, not a character trait.

Additional information on Pullman Public Schools prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) can be located on the school district website (Families-Important Notices-Annual Notifications- Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying).

Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher, school counselor or a school administrator if you have questions and are unsure if what your child is reporting to you is a “conflict or bullying.”

“Is it a conflict or bullying?”

A Time of Regeneration on the Pullman School Board

Allison Munch-Rotolo, Board Director District 2

A school board is the mechanism by which the values and expectations that the community holds for its schools are represented through local governance and visioning. While individual board members have no authority, their combined experiences and perspectives work to support student achievement by performing key functions related to policy, curriculum, budget, facilities, and the employment of a superintendent.

The estimated average minimum time commitment for a school board member is around 10-15 hours per month. Susan Weed’s contributions to public education for students in Pullman and throughout the state of Washington were significant and will be missed. After 17 years (estimated 2,500+ hours) of service, Ms. Weed retired from her position representing Director District 1 in late January. Her 17-year tenure corresponds to the progression of several entire cohorts of students through our 13-year K-12 system. What a legacy!

Upon receiving Ms. Weed’s letter of resignation, the district announced the pending vacancy of the Director District 1 position on January 12, and posted an application for appointment to fill it that was due February 10. During the month-long application period, the district received two applications, one of which was later withdrawn by the applicant. In the last week of February, the board conducted a candidate interview with the one remaining candidate. At the time of this writing, we are looking forward to welcoming a new board member and team member, Dr. Arron Carter, when the appointment process is completed – hopefully by the time you read this.

Any time the composition of a board changes, it effectively becomes a new board. And so, the usual spring metaphors of growth and renewal are especially apt in the case of the Pullman School Board, where the organization, though a stable government entity, is subject to change based on its specific personnel and the ideas, experiences, and priorities they bring with them.

I look forward to working with Dr. Carter through the remainder of my term representing Director District 2, which expires in November. As mentioned by Director Amanda Tanner in her excellent column last month, positions representing Director Districts 1, 2, and 3 will all be up for election in November. Matters of stability and change weigh on all of us in the district, and especially on me, as I am not seeking re-election. I want to do all that I can to ensure that there is an ample supply of candidates who will continue to bring growth and regeneration to our local school board. If you live in Director Districts 1, 2, or 3 and are interested in running for a position on the school board, you must file for candidacy with the Whitman County Auditor in May. For more information, see https://www.pullmanschools.org/ school_board/information_for_candidates

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.

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

Arron Carter Director, District 1 acarter@psd267.org

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

Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org

Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org

Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org

Make sure to like our Facebook page to learn more about how to be involved and to learn more about sexual assault and other issues that face our community!

Over 40 years of leadership in advocating for peaceful families, relationships, and communities.

24‐Hour Crisis Hotline

Advocacy‐based counseling

Emergency confidential shelter

Legal & medical advocacy

Child advocacy

Community presentations & outreach Violence prevention programming

Support groups

Information & referrals

All services are confidential and free of charge.

Office Manager Alexandra Sceli

Alexandra spends her days helping animals in need, then spends her evenings volunteering with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department. She recently graduated from the academy and is now a recruit. Congratulations Alex!!! Most days you will find Alex juggling many different conversations at once while helping incoming animals with animal care or adoptions.

Membership

Animals in Whitman County need your support! Your membership dues contribute to the routine and ongoing costs to provide care to the homeless and needy animals in Whitman County.

When you join, you help us increase our total membership size.

Membership is vital in applying for grants to enhance the fulfillment of the Whitman County Humane Society goals.

Our membership size helps the Whitman County Humane Society in building relationships with other cities and counties throughout the state of Washington and the US.

All memberships receive:

• Quarterly updates, via email, of Animal Haven news and spotlights on our homeless animals and adoption successes.

• Email notices of upcoming Whitman County Humane Society and Animal Haven events.

• An email invitation to attend, via zoom, the Annual Meeting of the Whitman County Humane Society Board of Directors.

• An annual summary of the Whitman County Humane Society’s accomplishments from the previous year. Visit https://www.whitmanpets.org/membership.html

Kitten Shower

Join us April 15th at Pets are People too for our annual Kitten Shower! A supply drive, foster parent information, a raffle and more. Visit whitmanpets.org for more details.

Opinions are those of individual entities. Questions may be directed to: City of Pullman, 338-3208 Chamber of Commerce, 334-3565 Pullman Regional Hospital, 332-2541

Pullman School District. 332-3581 Washington State University, 335-7628

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Coming up!

• 3 Forks River & Arts Festival, May 14-28

• Memorial Day, May 29

• RTOP Theatre, RTOP’s 2023 Summer Camps

• National Lentil Festival, August 19

Issues of the Pullman Community Update can be found online at https://pulllmanchamber.com/live-in-pullman/

•Climate Across America, NWPB and NOVA, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, see pg 10

•WSU Spring Parents Weekend

•WSU Spring Family Arts & Crafts Fair, Beasley Coliseum, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., pullmanchamber.com/ events

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

•WSU, Hasan Minhaj, Beasley Coliseum 7:30 p.m., pullmanchamber. com/events

PSD, Lincoln Middle School Booster Club Meeting, 6:45 p.m. at Building Blocks Child Care Center

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

•PCM Board Meeting Working Session, 5:15 p.m.

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

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

PRH, Women’s Wellness, 5:30 p.m., Scoozi Pasta, see pg 17

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

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

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

• WCHS, Kitten Shower, Pets Are People, Too, Pullman, whitmanpets.org

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

• Palouse Habitat for Humanity, Beans ‘n’ Jeans, 5:30 p.m., SEL Event Center WIS, Young Artists, 7:30 p.m., Pullman High School

•Palouse Choral Society & WSU School of Music present “A Classical Collaboration”, 7:30 p.m., Bryan Hall, pullmanchamber.com/ events

• Stream Clean-up, Pullman Good Food Co-op, 10 a.m., Pullman Playfields, pullmanchamber. com/events Pullman Depot Heritage Center,

•City of Pullman, Registration Opens Parks & Rec Summer Activity Guide

•City of Pullman, Arbor Day Event, 2 p.m. @ Pullman Rec Center

•PCM Monthly Board Meeting, 5:15 p.m. City Council Meeting @ City Hall, 7 p.m.

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

Abbreviations

• JES = Jefferson Elementary School

• LMS= Lincoln Middle School

• PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center

• PCM = Pullman Community Montessori

• PHS= Pullman High School

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

• PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center

• PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital

• SES = Sunnyside Elementary School

• SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College

CRIME VICTIM SERVICE CENTER OF WHITMAN COUNTY

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

April 23 -29, 2023

Elevate.

This year's theme asks communities to raise the voices of survivors and foster environments where they are empowered to be heard, believed, and supported.

Our services >>>

• 24 hour crisis hotline

• Support and help getting emergency assistance following a traumatic incident.

• Medical advocacy and support during hospital visits or medical appointments related to an incident of crime.

• Legal advocacy and information on reporting to law enforcement and filing protection orders.

• Advocate support during law enforcement interviews and legal proceedings.

• Information and referrals to local agencies, attorneys, counselors and other service providers.

• Assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation (CVC).

Child Abuse Awareness Month

Since 1981, NCVRW has celebrated the extraordinary work of individuals and organizations that confront and eliminate barriers to achieving justice for survivors of crime.

What you can do >>>

• Believe survivors

• Know that the CVSC is here to help.

• Examine systemic inequities that contribute to human oppression and targeted violence.

• Be willing to learn, listen, and engage in conversations about race and racism.

• Find your voice. When you speak up, others will, too. Ask for ideas about how to counter hate at civic, neighborhood and community meetings.

• Show support for community members who have been targeted. Show up at vigils, send letters and messages showing you care.

• Ask your local leaders, law enforcement, educators, and youth to participate in awareness raising events.

The blue pinwheel is a national symbol for child abuse revention. The pinwheels reflect the bright future all children deserve. The pinwheel is a positive emblem of the effect we can have when we work together to prevent child abuse. We would love to see these pinwheels all over Whitman County and invite you to help us work to spread the word about child abuse prevention in our community. Visit ATVP’s table in Pullman’s Gladish Community Center to get your FREE pinwheels and yard signs.

Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please say something. Report it to: 1- 866-ENDHARM (1-866- 363-4276).

For more information on child abuse prevention, visit: www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/child-safetyand- protection

Reach out to CVSC for support:

IT, Police Team Up for Tech Victory

When there’s no instruction manual, sometimes you make it up as you go. That sort of sums up how the Pullman Police enlisted the help of the City’s Information Technology (IT) Department to bring three new hybrid police cruisers online.

The trio of police cruisers arrived in Pullman in November 2022 with Ford’s upgraded 12.1-inch ICS, or Integrated Computer Screen. The problem? No reliable roadmap existed for how to configure these machines to fit the needs of Pullman Police.

It was clear this was a Rubik’s cube for IT to solve. IT Specialist Myles Bogar, with help from IT Manager Morgan Sherwood and Officer Ryan McNannay, began troubleshooting to determine what worked and what didn’t.

They eventually installed a Cradlepoint, a more compact and powerful version of your home router, to connect all the cars’ systems. A fast and stable wireless network allows officers to access records, communicate with dispatch, scan drivers’ licenses, and more.

"[The cars] are like roaming offices,” said Bogar. “They have printers, scanners, GPS, keyboard, mouse, computer screen."

Existing police cruisers are equipped with a Microsoft Surface Tablet. Bogar described the ICS system as a “massive upgrade” mostly because the tablets are slower, more cumbersome in the cab, and there’s a risk of injury to the officer if it were to detach during a collision.

“This system, you have a full desktop,” Bogar said of the ICS. “It automatically turns on when the car comes on, and since they’re hybrid, you have that battery backup when you need it. They’re a lot more turnkey.”

McNannay and fellow officer Brock Germer also helped with wiring and running of cables, installed rifle racks and cameras, and mounted other essential equipment.

Police Commander Aaron Breshears commended each party for their contributions.

"Offers McNannay and Germer have done a ton of work to get the cars set up,” he said. “From our mechanics with the [Equipment Rental Division] and our outfitter Bryon Denny to City IT helping work through all the IT issues, it's just been a huge team effort."

All told, it took about three weeks to get the three cruisers online. Bogar was sure to document each step along the way to help speed up the process for next time. Now, he said, he could configure a cruiser in just 1-2 hours. While the process was frustrating at times, Bogar had high praise for his colleagues’ support.

"It’s really rewarding to say we fixed the problem. We worked together to get the job done and now it’s going to be a lot easier when we have to do it again,” he said.

Update: Project Downtown

Following an executive session at the March 14 City Council meeting, a motion was unanimously carried to modify the construction schedule for Project Downtown Pullman. The move would push the start of construction to April 2024 after WSU Family Weekend.

The City of Pullman will continue engaging with downtown property and business owners, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and other interested parties to prepare for a construction schedule that will not be fully known until a bid has been awarded.

Watch City Council recordings by visiting www.youtube.com/CityofPullman.

Eggs-actly What You Needed

Don’t miss out on all the fun happening at Pullman Parks & Recreation in April!

April 7 | Underwater Egg Hunt

Join us at 5:00 p.m. at the Pullman Aquatic Center for games, prizes, and even a special guest! Register by calling 509-338-3227. Registration required. Cost: $10/person

April 8 | 62nd Annual Egg Hunt

Join in at Kruegel Park at 10:00 a.m. for Pullman’s marquee annual egg hunt! This event is free and open to kids aged 1 to 9 years old.

April 19 | Summer Activity Guide Drops View the summer guide online at www.pullman-wa.gov/parksandrec.

Registration opens on April 24

Senior Center Happenings

Check out a few of the many exciting activities offered at the Pullman Senior Center!

Council on Aging Meals

Tuesdays & Fridays @ Noon

Monthly Bingo

1st Tuesday & 3rd Friday @ 1:00 p.m.

Card Games & Puzzles

Tuesdays & Fridays

Call Senior Activities Coordinator Lendi Bankhead at 509-338-3307 with any questions or visit: www.pullman-wa.gov/senior_center.

It’s a Sweep!

Now that spring has arrived, our street sweepers are looking forward to paying your neighborhood a visit. Follow the tips below to help us do the best job possible, and stay tuned to our social media channels to find out where the crews will be headed next!

Please:

Park legally off-street. Sweep small, natural debris into the street.

Clear a path by bringing in your garage bins.

Thank you, and learn more by visiting www.pullman-wa.gov/street_sweeping.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Pullman Police Officer Ryan McNannay demonstrates use of the Integrated Computer Screen (ICS) found in the fleet’s three new hybrid police cruisers.

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

Dr. Mat Taylor Wants you to Say Goodbye to Joint Pain

Joint replacement can be a life-changing procedure. “I love seeing patients get back to their life,” says Dr. Taylor, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic, part of the Pullman Regional Hospital Orthopedic Center of Excellence. “Joint pain can be so debilitating. It can really prevent people from doing the things they want to do, especially in these golden years where they’ve worked their entire life to save up to do the things they want to do and see. I love when they’re able to get back to their life and do those things they had planned on.”

Replacement Preparation Class every month for anyone interested in learning about recovery, medications, cost, physical therapy, the procedure itself, and preparing for total joint replacement surgery. Patients, family members and potential patients find attending this class a great first step in feeling more prepared.

Dr. Mat Taylor Wants you to Say Goodbye to Joint Pain

Learn more: pullmanregional.org/joint-replacement No Appointment? No Problem. Orthopedic Express Care, At Your Service.

Recovery is unique for each joint (shoulders, hips, knees), but Dr. Taylor says that most patients recover about 75% in two months time and 90% in three months. Physical therapy is a key part of the recovery process. Patients will also continue to improve for up to a year post-surgery.

“This is an amazing team,” says Dr. Taylor. “Let us help you live your life.”

Think you need a referral to express world-class orthopedic care? Think again. Think Express Care at Inland Orthopedics in Moscow and Pullman. Walk-ins, hobble-ins welcome! No appointment, no wait.

Reasons to stop in:

• new bone, joint, or muscle injury

Joint replacement can be a life-changing procedure. “I love seeing patients get back to their life,” says Dr. Taylor, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic, part of the Pullman Regional Hospital Orthopedic Center of Excellence. “Joint pain can be so debilitating. It can really prevent people from doing the things they want to do, especially in these golden years where they've worked their entire life to save up to do the things they want to do and see. I love when they're able to get back to their life and do those things they had planned on.”

• joint or muscle strain or sprain

Joint Replacement: With You Every Step of The Way

• possible fracture

• swollen joints

Recovery is unique for each joint (shoulders, hips, knees), but Dr. Taylor says that most patients recover about 75% in two months time and 90% in three months. Physical therapy is a key part of the recovery process. Patients will also continue to improve for up to a year post-surgery.

One benefit of total joint replacement surgery at Pullman Regional Hospital is the Orthopedic Care Coordinator program. With more than 20 years of experience caring for total joint replacement patients, Maile Keller, PTA, has helped hundreds of patients feel prepared for a successful total joint replacement procedure.

• sports injury

• possible dislocation

“This is an amazing team,” says Dr. Taylor. “Let us help you live your life.”

Free Classes Help You Prepare

(include photo of Dr. Taylor)

Pullman Regional Hospital hosts a free Total Joint

Express Care is no substitute for an emergency; if your injury cannot wait or bones are sticking out of places they shouldn’t get to an ER!

Learn more: www.inlandortho.net/express-care/

Joint Replacement: With You Every Step of The

ADHD - What Your Pediatrician Wants You to Know

It’s important to understand that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) medication alone is not a perfect solution or a one-size-fits-all remedy. “Medication management, counseling coupled with the need for adjustments in the child’s school environment (like Individualized Education or 504 plans) are all necessary to the overall success of a child struggling with ADHD,” says Dr. Methuel Gordon, Pediatrician with Palouse Pediatrics.

Dr. Gordon adds that it’s incredibly important for parents to supervise younger children to ensure that they are taking their ADHD medication (and any medication) as instructed, as well as monitor when the supply is dwindling and it is time to refill.

“Calling when there are at least five days of medication remaining is ideal,” says Dr. Gordon. This allows ample time for the office staff to relay the refill request to the prescribing doctor to ensure the medication is refilled in a timely manner and avoid unnecessary gaps in the child receiving the medication.

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.

Art museum presents three exhibits

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU presents two ongoing exhibits during April as well as one new one featuring the works of four graduate students.

The “Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition” runs from March 28 to May 6. The annual showcase, with its wide range of approaches, is a focused conclusion of work by Master of Fine Arts candidates, yet also marks an exciting transition toward their professional careers. This year’s MFA candidates are Shanda Stinebaugh, Adam Stuart, Sean Sullivan, and Allen Vu.

Keiko Hara’s “Four Decades of Paintings and Prints” runs through April 15. The nearly yearlong exhibit chronicles 40 years of her commitment to painting and unique form of Japanese woodblock printmaking. Her abstract compositions feature vibrant colors and references to water, fire, skies, and verdant lands, offering rich metaphorical imagery and an internal investigation into the poetics of space.

“Ambiente432,” a sound sculpture by Trimpin that’s part of the museum’s permanent collection, is activated by visitors as they

move through the exhibit, creating their own experience. Tuned to 432Hz, the 12 motion-responsive resonator horns suspended from the ceiling explore the sound-space continuum and demonstrate how an architectural environment may coexist and harmonize with a kinetic sound sculpture.

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.

WSUAA offers wine and rafting trip

Whitewater rafting and wine plus food and fun equals the allinclusive, guided W²F² trip on the Lower Salmon River.

The limited-availability Aug. 20 to 23 rafting trip—organized by the Washington State University Alumni Association in collaboration with the Minam Store, Bergevin Lane Vineyards, and Chef Andrae Bopp— features glamping, Cougar-connected wines, gourmet meals, and, of course, running the rapids of the Lower Salmon River.

The 61-mile tour starts and ends in Clarkston. In order to register, one person in your party must be a WSUAA member. All participants must be 21 years old or older.

For more information or to register, visit alumni.wsu.edu/ SalmonRiverRafting23.

Alumni plan huge gathering

Alumni from a record-breaking 16 classes will gather at the WSU Pullman campus June 1 to 4 for the first Coug reunion since 2019.

The WSU Alumni Association welcomes Platinum Grads from the classes of 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953; Diamond Grads from the classes

of 1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963; Golden Grads from the classes of 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973, and Crimson Grads from the classes of 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1984. Reunions were postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Email alumnievents@wsu.edu for more info.

Join the WSU Alumni Association on a wine-and-rafting trip this summer.

The “Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition” features works by the 2023 Master of Fine Arts candidates.

Time for a Home for the Symphony

To our all patrons and supporters,

Website: www.Wa-IdSymphony.org

Phone: 208-874-4162

Email: info@wa-idsymphony.org

Address:

311 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

Five years ago I was hired as the Executive Director of the Washington Idaho Symphony. Shortly after, Dr. Danh Pham was hired as the new Music Director of the WIS Orchestra. Over those five years, Danh and I have worked hard to stabilize our financial situation, grow our audiences, and expand our outreach. We’ve grown our orchestra with even more outstanding musicians and have added a new Chamber series in the Lewis Clark Valley. And in the middle of all that growth, we navigated our way through two years of a worldwide pandemic that forced us to cancel almost two full seasons of concerts. We survived and now we thrive.

But there is one thing missing. A Home.

From the start of my time at the WIS, I’ve made it a goal to find a permanent home for the orchestra. Not just a place to play, but a place to thrive and grow. A place with stellar acoustics so the audience can hear every string played. Every horn. Every flute. A place that offers an unforgettable experience for our audience. A place where all our beloved patrons can relax in a comfortable seat with a great glass of local wine. A home for us. For you.

That goal is on the horizon. We ’ve partnered with the Gladish Center, a longtime partner of the Symphony, to remodel their facility to turn it into not only a home for the Symphony but a home for all our performing arts organizations. And a place for our community to gather and experience the magic of live performance. The plans have been made, the permit applications have been submitted, and we ’re hoping to break ground this summer. But we need YOU! We need your support this year to help us make it over the finish line to the fundraising goal of $8,000,000.

Without this new facility, our orchestra will continue to spend thousands of dollars on venue rentals that we have no control over and we will be unable to grow and expand our orchestra as we have reached the capacity all other local stages can handle.

But with this new proposed facility, the Orchestra WILL continue to expand. The repertoire can diversify and we can bring you even more amazing performances including partnering with groups such as the Palouse Choral Society. We can expand our performances to include other forms of performing arts such as film and dance into our concerts. There is no limits to our expansion with a home.

Help us today by donating anything you can to the Gladish Center for the Arts project. There are so many ways to give:

• Mail in your donation to 115 NW State St, Suite 313, Pullman WA 99163

• Make your donation at www.cftagladish.org

• Buy a Seat Placard (or two!) with your name on it with a minimum donation of $300 at www.cftagladish.org, or by calling 509-332-8081

Help us build our home today!

Warmly yours,

Kristin Lincoln Executive Director Washington Idaho Symphony

Big Future, Small Price Tag! Pullman Center in Profile News & Updates

Laura Harris is a Running Start senior who will be graduating with an associate degree in arts and a high school diploma through CCS Pullman.

How did you find out about the students’ Pullman Activities Board (PAB) and what has your experience been with it?

I saw a flyer for PAB and asked Dyan Bledsoe about it. She said they organize events and promote student engagement. I was interested in getting involved, so I attended the next event. The PAB chair said I should join and helped me fill out my application. Last year, we had brunch for International Women’s Day which is my favorite thing I’ve done with PAB. Over 30 people came, and it was really cool to hear all the different languages people spoke.

What made you do Running Start?

I was homeschooled and wanted to get experience with other teachers before going to a four-year university. It was a great opportunity to get affordable schooling. The staff at SFCC are very supportive and involved with the students.

Did you have any challenges at SFCC Pullman?

Last winter, I had mostly online courses. Two of my classes had very heavy workloads and I struggled to get all my assignments done every day. It was scary because I tend to be a perfectionist. It taught me how to ask for help and talk with my professors more. I learned how to approach them, explain my situation, and form a plan to get back on track. Did you have any impactful experiences while at SFCC Pullman?

Last Spring, I was in Jenni Spencer’s communications class, and I mentioned I was looking for summer internships. Spencer was very excited for me when I got an interview at SEL. When I got back after the summer, everyone was curious about my internship. Seeing how much they care about me beyond just academics shows how strong the community here is. What will you be doing in the future?

I am committed to the University of Idaho to study Computer Engineering. Eventually, I want to do project management or something similar that is more on the coordination and people side of engineering.

Our extraordinary colleague Dyan Bledsoe has moved on to a new professional adventure with WSU Athletics. For twenty-two years, Dyan has served students, colleagues, and the Palouse community in an exemplary fashion. She has inspired us with her unwavering focus on students and their success. During her service at CCS, she held positions in instruction, student services, administration, and in pre-college, CTE, and college programs. Dyan modeled the very best qualities of our college: We offer a home where all students are welcome, where students are served collaboratively and equitably, and where everyone is committed to student success. We wish her the very best in her next professional chapter with WSU. The fourth annual STEM Summit at CCS Pullman on March 14 was a terrific success. This year’s event showcased students in live presentations, poster sessions, and project displays for an all-are-welcome audience of student peers, faculty, and student service staff. Pullman faculty and staff Valda Black, Gamila Bohaliga, Leathia Botello, Linda Cook, and Clay McDonie organized the event. Special thanks to WSU and UI colleagues Jessica Eby, Lee Tatum, and Laura Welch who advised our students on pathways for further STEM education as well as to graduate students Daniel McCloskey & Kayla Owens who served as student mentors.

CCS Pullman is growing! We currently have adjunct teaching vacancies in Biology, Economics, Environmental Science, and Physics. 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.

The Gladish Community and Cultural Center April/May 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! 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!

We concluded a successful Brewfest this year and had a great turnout!

Thank you to everyone that came out and enjoyed local beer from four local brewer-

ies and wine from Merry Cellars! A huge thank you to Love Shack Kitchen for also coming and supporting our event with some outstanding food! We really enjoyed having this community event and are already discussing what we can do to for next year to build on what we have started!

Finally, we concluded our annual meeting for 2023 prior to the release of our annual report that goes out in the spring.

The annual meeting is a moment for us to present on the information that is found in our annual report and really highlight and provide more context to the entire document. This year we covered the remodel that Gladish is about to start, highlighted the facilities projects that have been done in 2022, highlighted the events that we have hosted in 2022, and what we are looking forward to in 2023 and beyond. We also took the time to hear from members of our community about questions that they have about the project and any questions they may have about the facility in general. Thank you to everyone that took the time to come and visit us and learn more about our organization, and our plans for the remodel starting this spring!