Pullman Community Update
VOL. 25 | NO. 6 JUNE 2020
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Three Pullman Schools Receive Honors during Washington School Recognition Week The State Board of Education, the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee, and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction announced identified schools state-wide to receive recognition. Recognized schools stand out for closing gaps, showing growth, and demonstrating achievement according to new data released by the state. The state has re-imagined the recognition system to highlight schools that have received support and are thriving, and highlight positive systems changes happening all over the state. This year, 391 schools are being recognized. The last week in April (April 27 – May 1) was Washington School Recognition Week. Three schools in Pullman School District have been recognized for their work towards closing the achievement gap: Jefferson Elementary Closing Gaps for one or more student groups. Lincoln Middle School: Closing Gaps for one or more student groups.
Sunnyside Elementary: Closing Gaps for one or more student groups and growth for students in one or more groups. “Pullman Public Schools is honored by the recognition of our efforts to close the achievement gap. Our board and each of our staff members are committed to serving all students and providing a quality education. Thank you to our community for their continued support of our schools,” said Pullman Public Schools Superintendent Bob Maxwell. "Washington schools are inspiring. With these awards we recognize the outstanding efforts of our schools and their positive impact on students,” said Washington State Board of Education Chair, Peter Maier. “The State Board, OSPI, and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee are excited to celebrate the diverse educational communities that support Washington’s ever-changing K-12 student population. Thank you to our state's schools and educators for your dedication to students!”
“The Legislature is dedicated to recognizing the great work Washington schools do,” said Senator John McCoy, of Tulalip, member of the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee and sponsor of this year’s Senate resolution honoring state-recognized schools. “With the current health concerns in our state, we are taking time to thoughtfully and safely celebrate the commitment and success of our schools in serving all students equitably.” “Right now, the whole world is understanding the significance of our public schools,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. “Public education provides each student with an opportunity for success; it’s the foundation of our democracy and our society. Next week, we are honoring our educators who are committed to continually improving outcomes for their students. Thank you all for your amazing work.” To learn more about why schools were recognized, and to see the data behind the recognition framework, visit
Developing an Equity Lens for Pullman Public Schools Susan Weed, Board Member The past couple of years the Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors has worked on a Strategic Plan, developed from the ground up. We began planning with a survey of our Community asking our stakeholders, including the community, staff, and administrators, to prioritize goals for the future of Pullman Public Schools. As the board started work on a new strategic plan, District staff worked hard on solidifying a set of Cultural Beliefs. The result was the Pullman Public Schools Cultural Beliefs, developed with input from all staff. The Pullman Public Schools strategic plan, or the “Pullman Promise” is the school board’s guiding plan that shows how we commit to ensuring our cultural beliefs are carried out in the future. One tool we can use to assure the School Board’s decisions are consistent with the Pullman Promise is through the use of an Equity Lens, a lens, or way of looking at things, that assures we have mutual respect through an inclusive culture that values each individual as well as our community diversity. The Pullman School Board started having conversations specifically focused on equity early this year, however, moving board meetings online due to COVID-19 means that we can only take care of essential district business during our online meetings. When we can meet face to face again the Board will have a work session to continue developing our Equity Lens through collaboration, shared decisions made using data and feedback,
cultivating trust through transparency and fiscal responsibility, and taking action with measurable goals and continuous improvement. Developing a Pullman Public Schools Equity Lens through which all our decisions are made will help us achieve our Pullman Promise. An Equity Lens helps us make decisions that ensure that educational opportunities and success are not determined or hindered by race, gender, economic status, or sexual orientation. Differing from equality, equity looks at leveling the playing field, ensuring the starting line does not determine where one finishes. It allows all students to maximize their abilities and potential. Approaching work through an equity lens requires analyzing the impact of internal and external processes, as well as foundational assumptions and interpersonal engagement, on marginalized and underserved individuals and communities. Some things to consider while developing our equity lens: • Every student has the ability to learn • Speaking a language other than English is an asset • Special Education Services are an educational responsibility • Students previously described as “at risk” are the best opportunity to improve outcomes • Intentional, proven practices must be implemented to return out of school youth to an educational setting
• Supporting great teachers is important • Ending disparities and gaps in achievement begin in quality delivery • Resource allocation demonstrates priorities and values, • Shared decision making with communities will improve outcomes • All students should have access to information about future opportunities, • Community colleges and universities play a critical role in serving diverse, rural and ELL communities • Rich history and culture is an asset to celebrate Building a culture of equity requires asking questions through an equity lens and creating meaningful environment for dialogue to ensure that programs, policies and systems built are done so in a manner in which ALL learners needs are met. Your Pullman School Board is looking forward to working face to face again so that we continue developing our Equity Lens.
Board of Directors
Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org
Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@ psd267.org
President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
sbe.wa.gov/2018-19-schoolrecognition-methodology. For more information about the Washington School Recognition Program: https://www.sbe.wa.gov/2018-19school-recognition-program 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 employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent, Pullman School District Administrative Offices, 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163, 509.332.3144. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
In This Issue… Pullman School District 1-5 Pullman Regional Hospital 6-7 Gladish Community & Cultural Center 8 Spokane Falls Community Colleges 9 YMCA of Pullman 10 Pullman Kiwanis 10 Whitman County Humane Society 12 Pullman Community Council on Aging 12 Pullman Depot Heritage Center 13 Washington State University 14 Crime Victim Service of Whitman County 15 Pullman Chamber of Commerce 16-17 Community Action Center 18
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Pullman Public Schools Named a 2020 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardee The U.S. Department of Education announced on April 22 that Pullman Public Schools is among the 2020 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardees. Pullman Public Schools was nominated by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Some of the highlights of sustainability efforts in Pullman Public Schools: Reduce environmental impact and costs • Establishment of a district Sustainability Committee in 2019 • Comprehensive energy audit conducted in 2019 to establish a baseline of district energy use • Adoption of committee mission and a district sustainability policy • Over 1000 technology devices were saved from the landfill in 2019 through donation to an organization that repurposes and recycles electronics • District-wide initiative to move towards “green cleaning”, with reusable spray bottles and washable microfiber cleaning rags. • Transportation measures to reduce environmental impact: • 18% reduction in miles driven by district buses and vans from October 2018 to October 2019 • The district received a grant to fund the purchase of an electric bus, with delivery scheduled for Fall of 2021 • Installation of electric car charging stations at two schools • Annual “bike or walk to school day” campaign in collaboration with the City of Pullman Improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff • The district is in the second year of a district scratch cooking program, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. At Pullman High School, approximately 85% of meals include one or more component that is cooked from scratch. • Creation and enforcement of a “Snack Policy” for schools. To better protect students with allergies and diabetes, Pullman Public Schools now has a specific list of snacks, including the exact brands, that are approved for classrooms and schools for celebrations. • Increased focus on mental health and wellness of students. Additional counselors and a school-based mental health therapist have been hired to provide support for students. Provide effective environmental and sustainability education, incorporating STEM, civic skills, and green career pathways
• Green/Sustainability Club at each school, with projects including composting and plastic bag recycling programs • Valued community partners include: Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute, the City of Pullman, Palouse Conservation District, Pacific Education Institute (PEI), and Washington State University (WSU) • Construction of an outdoor learning lab at Jefferson Elementary. The Jefferson PTA worked with Washington State University’s Landscape Architecture program to create a space specifically for outdoor learning. Volunteers from the PTA and from the WSU Center for Civic Engagement worked together with students and staff to build the space, which has five learning zones, including a small amphitheater, an edible garden, nature journaling area and pollinator garden. • Two full time STEM specialist teachers in the district to serve four elementary schools. “Sustainability efforts are not only an ethical action, they also help our district to be more responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. Planting native, drought resistant plants and trees, installing water saving faucets, and streamlining bus routes are all actions we have taken that positively impact our district finances, and save money that our local taxpayers entrust us with using wisely,” said Superintendent Bob Maxwell. “We are honored by this exceptional recognition and look forward to continuing the current momentum towards increased sustainability.” Elizabeth Schmitz, Environmental and Sustainability Education Program Supervisor for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction said, “Pullman Public Schools has several examples of students taking the lead to be agents of positive change in their communities. Examples include a middle school wide litter clean up on Earth Day, student participation in watershed protection activities, and second graders presenting a tree planting proposal to the school board.” Across the country, 39 schools, 11 districts, and five postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. The honorees were named from a pool of candidates nominated by 27 states. The selectees include 28 public schools, including three magnet schools and four charter schools, as well as 11 nonpublic schools. The list of all selected schools, districts, colleges, and universities, as well as their nomination packages, can be
found at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbonschools/awards.html. A report with highlights on the 55 honorees can be found at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/ green-ribbon-schools/performance.html. More information on the federal recognition award can be found at http://www.ed.gov/green-ribbon-schools. Resources for all schools to move toward the three Pillars can be found at http://www.greenstrides.org/. The full Pullman Public Schools application report can be read at: https://www.greenstrides.org/ sites/default/files/webform/nominationpackage-265.pdf
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Thank you to our 2019-2020 PHS Student Ambassadors!
“I loved that I was able to build relationships with the administrators and make a difference in my school as I served as a voice for the students at Pullman High School.” —Claire Cochran, Senior “The Student Ambassador program allowed me to feel like I can make a difference, while learning about what the district is doing to improve the schools.” —Molly Jobson, Junior
The PHS Student Ambassadors team was implemented in fall of 2019, and is comprised of representatives from the junior and senior classes at Pullman High School. The students met with the superintendent and other district staff multiple times during the 2019-2020 school year to share information, provide feedback on the high school experience, and broaden the understanding of school-related issues. The inaugural year of the PHS Student Ambassador program was a great success! Some highlights of the productive conversations and work of the team: • Exploration of ways to increase sustainability efforts at Pullman High School • Brainstorming and implementation of measures to improve communication between students and Pullman High School administrators • Discussion of ideas to ensure PHS students are more aware of tutoring options at Pullman High School “In this program, it showed me more of the behind the scenes of the school.” • Open conversation about bullying prevention at PHS, including increased advertising about the Safe Schools Alert anonymous reporting tool —Hua Ming Newman, Senior PHS Student Ambassadors recommended continuing this valuable program in 2020-2021, “The Student Ambassador Program has given suggesting that the team include freshman and sophomore students, and that the team meet me the ability to have an input on PHS. It has been every other month during the school year. very beneficial for me as a student and I hope it benefits the school as well.” Thank you to the PHS Student Ambassadors for giving a voice to your fellow students and helping Pullman High School to continue to provide an excellent education and experience for —Kellan Yoshikawa, Junior high school students!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
Pullman High School Class of 2020! • Ruby Adkins • Ali Albaqshi • Emily Armstrong • Ashlie Arrell • Dylan Astry • Conley Austin • Zeynep Ay • Isaac Bailey • Kiara Baisley • Chloe Bammes • Dane Bednar • Francesca Beer • Gino Bellantoni • Tammany Bendel • Sara Bensaud • Yeshli Ben-Yisrael • Nicholaus Bibee • Chauncey Blake • Angela Blanchard • Megan Bloom • Shohom Bose-Bandyopadhyay • Simon Brannan • Timothy Branson • Guraustin Brar • Adam Brewer • Liam Buckley • Terrence Byrne • Daniel Calhoun-Kimsey • Nicholas Call • Asha Campbell • Liam Carnahan • Quinlan Carnahan • Shay Carnahan • Thomas Chang • Hailey Chittenden • Cara Christiansen • Hunter Clark • Claire Cochran • Benjamin Cohen • Ella Cole • Hayden Cole • William Cole • Cameron Collar • Rian Colon-Fee • Olive Collins-Gregory • Mattie Collins-Gregory • Kimball Cordova • Glenn Cornwall • Asher Cousins • Samantha Cox
• Genevieve Cusano • Zackary Dahmen • Logan Dahnke-Remaley • Molly Davidson • Isabella De La Garza • Ty Deeds • Jacey Dishon • Savannah Doty • Cassidy Edwards • Luke Eiland • Gabriel Eller • Holden Ellsworth • Abdulazeaz Elsahati • Julianna Froderberg • Jack Fry • Robyn Garcia • Jayden Gatewood • Melody Gebremedhin • Elijah Gollnick • James Gray • Connor Green • Ursula Habib-Dueben • Hans Harris • Cody Hathaway • Alexus Haugen • Mya Hawreliak • Brayden Hedenstrom • Kelli Heim • Bryce Hendrickson • Rebekah Heo • Whitney Heusser • Camden Hill • Marshall Hill • Benjamin Hoiland • Abigail Holder • Noah Hopkins • Thomas Horstkamp • Noah Hutton • Davin Hwang • Abdullah Islam • Julia Jitkov • Milena Johnson • Devine Jones • Eliason Kabasenche • Alexander Karpenko • Logan Keeton • Cody Kelly • Fiona Keogh • Siyum Khan • Wasee Khan
• Elsie Kimani • Alexsys Kirshner • Alexander Klaveano • Ethan Kramer • Eric Kumar • Vibha Kumar • Kade Kunkel • Ryan Lamoureux • Danica Laprade • Samuel Leeper • James Lewis • Emma Limburg • Malia Lincoln • Zhizhen Liu • Emmanuel Lo • Lelayna Lopez • Abigail Luke • Elsie Lupkes • Tung Luu • Carson Mangels • Carter Marley • Johnathan Mayburry • Erin Maylor • Kalista McCafferty • Hallie McDougle • Cameron McSweeney • Brooke Meadows • Omar Miller • Josephine Munch-Rotolo • Ari Myers • Aman Nazerali • Brayden Neale • Collin Nelson • Samuel Neville • Hua Ming Newman • Dan Ngo • Clara Nickels • Madison Oelke • Travis Ollgaard • Seth O'Neill • Emma Pagels • James Park • Raina Parsons • Lorraine Pascual • Logan Perez • Henry Perkins • Allison Porter • Maegan Presley • Trinity Ramirez • Matthew Reisenauer
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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
JUNE 2020
2020 Award Recipients All of our doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers give so much every day. Each year at this time they are recognized by their peers for outstanding care and service provided. Here are the recipients for 2020. Congratulations on this special honor! We are so fortunate to have you!
Dr. Jim Clark Emergency Department
Caitlin Carl, R.N., Medical/Surgical Unit
Anna Engle, R.N., Medical/Surgical Unit and Clinical Coordinator
Physician Excellence Dr. Jim Clark Emergency Department
Nurse Excellence Caitlin Carl, R.N. Medical/Surgical Unit
Employee of the Year Anna Engle, R.N. Medical/Surgical Unit and Clinical Coordinator
Volunteer of the Year Rick Wayenberg (Information Desk)
GenerosityInspires Partnership Al Frakes (Information Desk)
GenerosityInspires a Healing Environment Carolyn Adams (card making/Diane’s Gift Garden)
GenerosityInspires Comfort Annabelle Syms (Ricebags for BirthPlace)
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Coronavirus and Your Health
What we've learned from COVID-19 Now that the need to stay home is not so urgent, you may be eager to get back to the life you were living before COVID-19. But before you do, take a moment to reflect. While many of us have experienced losses, there may also be some good things you've gained over the past few months. What new habits or insights can you take with you as you move forward? Here are a few things you might want to keep in or out of your life in a post-pandemic world. OUT: Handshakes. They turned out to be a great way to say "hello" to germs. If you got used to the wave, bow or virtual high five during the pandemic, keep that new greeting going. IN: Handwashing. Washing your hands well and often was one of the best ways to avoid spreading the coronavirus—and other germs. Make those 20-second scrubs with soap and water a permanent part of your life. OUT: Going to work or school sick. Many of us—kids included—did our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus by staying home. That's a good lesson to take back with us into the world. Whenever there's a chance you're sick, you can help everyone by keeping your germs at home. IN: Face masks. Chances are you now have a cloth face mask on hand—or the know-how to quickly make one. Hang on to that. Anytime you're sick, you can use your face mask to help cover your coughs and protect the people around you. OUT: Last-minute grocery runs. Wasn't it nice not visiting the grocery store quite so often? Even if you don't plan meals in advance, keeping a well-stocked pantry can make it easier to whip up dinner without an extra trip to the store. IN: Cooking from scratch. Did you dust off some healthy cooking skills while you were home? When you prepare your own food, you can make your meals as nutritious, fresh and flavorful as you want. That's definitely worth hanging on to. OUT: Information overload. During the pandemic, there was no shortage of news to consume. There was no shortage of news to consume. Sometimes it seemed like misinformation was spreading as fast as the virus. If you learned how to find trustworthy news sources and set some healthy media limits for yourself, those are skills that can serve you well going forward. IN: Telemedicine. Virtual visits with a doctor turned out to be a great way to bypass a waiting room full of contagious people. They can also be a convenient option when you need after-hours care, counseling or help for minor illnesses. OUT: Smoking. If this pandemic inspired you to quit smoking to protect your lungs, that's a huge win that can serve up lifelong benefits for your health. Keep tobacco out of your life for good! IN: Planning ahead for emergencies. It pays to be prepared to shelter in place during situations like pandemics, natural disasters or power outages. If possible, choose a
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room in your home that can be used to separate sick household members from those who are healthy. Create an emergency contact list. And gather long-lasting supplies you'll need in case of an emergency. OUT: Loneliness. Isolation can breed depression and anxiety. And pandemics aren't the only time we experience that. Make it a priority to stay in touch with others. Those ties are an important part of good mental health. If you started regular phone or video chats with distant loved ones during the pandemic, keep up the habit. And if you know someone who
lives alone, make a point of checking in often. IN: Being kind to others. We found some pretty creative ways to look out for each other, even while staying apart. Doing good things for other people can give meaning and purpose to your life. If you dropped off groceries, picked up a prescription or left a kind note during the crisis, you made a difference. Keep looking for ways to spread that kindness. Sources: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; American Academy of Family Physicians; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; HelpGuide
Q&A: Coronavirus and pregnancy 2020 America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics BirthPlace is a seven time award winner as an America’s Best Hospital for Obstetrics by Women’s Choice.
We still don't know a lot about the effect of the new coronavirus—or the disease it causes, COVID-19—on pregnant women and their babies. But here's some information based on what health experts and recent studies can tell us. Q. Do pregnant women have an increased risk for getting the coronavirus? A. We don't know if pregnant women are more likely to catch the virus or become seriously ill if they do catch it. We do know that pregnant women have a weakened immune system, so they are more likely to get sick in general. So far, though, it doesn't appear that pregnancy and childbirth increase the risk for infection with the virus. Q. If a pregnant woman does get sick with COVID-19, will she pass it on to her baby. Again, we don't know for sure. Early studies have provided mixed results. Q. What can a woman with COVID-19 expect when she gives birth? A. There may not be a full neonatal team present at birth. Instead, the team may be outside the room to stand by if needed. However, women will probably be able to have a support person with them during labor and delivery. That person would need to be screened for COVID-19. The support person also would need to remain in the room for the entire delivery—no leaving and returning. Q. What might happen after the baby is born? A. If a woman with COVID-19 gives birth, her newborn should be tested for the virus if testing kits are available. If the baby also tests positive for COVID-19, mom and baby can still be together in the hospital. If the baby doesn't have the virus, mom and her birthing team can discuss whether separation is best. That might depend on: • How sick mom is. • Whether mom wants to breastfeed. • If mom is going to be able to stay separated from the baby once they go home. If mom chooses to room-in with her newborn, baby and mom should stay 6 feet away from each other, other than when
breastfeeding. (See below.) Q. How will that separation affect breastfeeding? A. No study has found the virus present in breast milk. Still, moms who are sick with COVID-19 may want to pump breast milk so that a healthy caregiver can feed it to the baby. But a mom who wants to breastfeed despite having COVID-19 needs to: • Put on a face mask. • Wash her hands and breast thoroughly before and after touching her baby. • Constantly clean surfaces she touches. Q. What happens when mom and baby go home? A. After hospital discharge, a mom with COVID-19 should stay 6 feet from her newborn until she is considered clear of infection. She can either continue to pump breast milk for a healthy caregiver to feed to the baby, or she can feed the baby herself while using a face mask and maintaining good hand and breast hygiene as above. Health care providers will likely follow up frequently for at least two weeks after mom and baby go home. Q. How can a pregnant woman avoid COVID-19? A. Pregnant women should take the same steps as everyone else to avoid infection with the virus. To avoid COVID-19, you should: • Avoid people who are sick. • Stay home as much as possible. • Clean your hands well and often. • Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth. • Stay at least 6 feet away from other people. • Wear a face mask to cover your nose and mouth in public. • Clean and disinfect surfaces you touch frequently. For help making a birth plan during the COVID-19 pandemic, call our BirthPlace at (509) 336-7401. Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; March of Dimes; UpToDate
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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
Waiting to use the New Climbing Structure!
JUNE 2020
Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center awards CIF Grant to Gladish Grant begins planning for auditorium upgrade
It took 16 months of fundraising through Pullman Montessori School’s Benefit Dinner, Rummage Sale and donations to reach the goal, but the new climbing structure is ready for use…soon, the children hope. Bev Wolff, Head of School, said with the generosity of Montessori families and community members the structure became a reality. Supporters raised more than $20,000 to cover the cost, shipping, and installation of the climbing structure and playground upgrades (more bark, new pea gravel). “We can't wait to get back to Gladish to start swinging, climbing and sliding once again!” said Wolff.
Gladish Community and Cultural Center has received a $9,700 Community Investment Fund Grant from the Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center Community Investment Committee. These funds will be used to finance an Upgrade Feasibility Study by Design West Architects for a proposed Performing Arts Center for the Palouse. The proposal would upgrade and remodel the current Domey Auditorium at Gladish. The study will include a site visit, verification of building conditions, acoustical engineering analysis and recommendations, and presentation of conceptual options. The Pullman Chamber established the Community Investment Committee to further chamber visibility and enhance Pullman community impact through investment activities related to Pullman 2040 initiatives, said Marie Dymkoski, chamber executive director. Grant begins planning for auditorium upgrade With the CIF grant, Gladish supporters can begin working to update auditorium to a fully functional, regional performing arts theater. The venue will support, the Washington
Idaho Symphony, the Palouse Chorale, the Community Band of the Palouse, Palouse region repertory theatre groups, among others, said John Ayers, FOG board member and Gladish general manager. This will be a near total rehabilitation and upgrade of the facility, including: 1. Remodeled/upgraded interior surfaces; 2. A new, dedicated HVAC system; 3. A re-raked audience floor to improve sight lines, and with new seating; 4. New theater lighting; 5. New sound booth, new sound systems, and acoustical shell; 6. New stage lighting and control system; and 7. New and enhanced audio/visual equipment to provide for multi-media presentations and events. All efforts will be made to ensure an energy efficient final product. The “shell” of the auditorium/theatre itself is sound, but will need re-roofing in the future, Ayers said. The overall project is expected to be completed in phases over the next two to four years subject to funding.
FOG announces new board member Friends of Gladish’s newest board of director member, Melissa Solen, arrived in Pullman a year ago—just in time to experience the major flood. “What have I gotten myself into,” she said, laughing.
Melissa Solen
She and her wife, Rebecca, longed to be closer to family and their western roots, so they started looking for work in Washington. Neither had been to or even really heard of Pullman (“We aren’t big sports people, but we have learned this one: GO COUGS!!!” said Solen.
From Wisconsin Rebecca accepted the job at WSU without ever setting foot in the city and the family has never looked back. “We absolutely love Pullman, the culture and the community,” the new board member said. After a career in retail optical for almost 20 years, Solen changed gears. She now is the office manager at Gehring & Farrwood. The couple have 4 children: Eli-17, Cameron-15, Anya-10 and Sebastian-8. The family also has three fur babies, our kitties, Sophie, Iris and Vector. “I hope to be of help as the board brings the building to the next generation, by being budget conscience and eco-friendly,” she said. Recently Solen was elected treasurer of the board. “I am excited to be part of the ‘revival,’” she said. “I think it is so important for communities to have a place to gather in common cause. In my opinion Gladish offers a place to bring old and new together, both culture and generationally with people. “I think it is important to be involved in the community. Change doesn’t happen or last without work, and I want to make an impact in our community and its history on the Palouse,” Solen said.
VITALANT is conducting blood drives in May and early June as guests of Gladish Community and Cultural Center. The remaining drives will be in Gladish, room 211, May 26 and 27 and June 5 and 11. VITALANT will have PPE and disinfectant and will be screening potential donors prior to their entering the main area. Blood donors will be required to wear a face mask while in the building. To register, go to the VITALANT.org website, click on Locate a Blood Drive (Schedule an Appointment on iPhone). Rick Wayenberg Photo
Gladish Community and Cultural Center Business Directory • GLADISH is great for Education… Celebrations… Performances… and Events. Contact us today. ARTS • Community Band of the Palouse, 509-334-6270 • North Star Music • Red Dog Art Room, Rhonda Skaggs, 509-339-3891 • Trisha Mallet Piano Studio 509-592-3610 • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162 CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center, 334-1234
DANCE STUDIOS • Rising Stars Dance Studio (509) 432-6961 FITNESS/WELLNESS Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com Lifespan Counseling, 206-910-7138 Mantis Martial Arts LLC Palouse River Rollers Pullman Kokondo Academy 509-995-2894 • Rolling Hills Derby Dames rollinghillsderbydames.com • Wheat Whackers www.wheatwhackers.com • • • • •
ORGANIZATIONS • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 • Amalgamated Transit Union • American Legion Post 52 • Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 • Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-339-7110 • Idiopathics • Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 jeffm@mummainsurance.com • Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830
• Whitman County Genealogical Society Library, 332-2386 • Whitman County Historical Society Archives, 334-3940 • Work Source, 509-553-3496 mwood@esd.wa.gov SCHOOLS • AC Driving School, Room 306 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114
Please support your community center and become a Friend of Gladish. Send a $35 (Individual), $50(Family) or $100 (Business) donation to: 115 NW State St., Suite 212A, Pullman, WA 99163 Or give online here: www.gladishcommunity.org Email us: Gladish@pullman.com
SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
JUNE 2020
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Campus Matters
• June-July Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS Completion Online Drop-in Every M-Th • June-Aug Course Placement, by Appointment • June 1 Fall Quarter ’20 Registration Open • June 9 Running Start Fair for Pullman HS Juniors and Seniors • June 16 College Fair for Class ‘20 Palouse HS Graduates • June 19 Spring Quarter ’20 Concludes • June 19 Creative Writing: Reading by Pullman Student Authors • June 23 RS and College Fair for Palouse Homeschooling Families • June 27 Commencement ‘20 • July 14 SFCC Honors Student Recognition • July 21 College-bound on the Palouse this Fall • Sept 21 First Day of Fall Quarter ‘20 • Dec 11 Final Day of Fall Quarter ‘20
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Community Colleges of Spokane is celebrating twenty years of transforming lives at its Pullman campus. Located on the WSU campus, SFCC Pullman provides universal access to college for new and transfer students as well as to Palouse area high school students. Registration for fall quarter now underway:
Years on the Palouse
• Full- and part-time, on-the-ground and online pathways to Associate degrees • Sophomore- and junior-year university transfer • Running Start for WA high school juniors and seniors • GED and High School completion • Adult Basic Education
Clockwise from top: Conley and Sarah working on headbands. A headband. Kimberly Devich modeling a headband.
Sarah Heroff, a Pullman High School student and her boyfriend Conley Austin, a Running Start student from PHS attending Spokane Falls Community College in Pullman, were searching for a way to help Sarah’s mother, Kimberly Devich, a nurse at Elite Home Health and Hospice in Clarkston. They did that and went on to help more than 100 healthcare professionals! Sarah noticed that her mother was acquiring blisters on her ears due to the strain of wearing face masks. Sarah remembered reading on social media that headbands could relieve that strain.“ When I discovered that premade headbands on the internet were hard to find and also significantly more expensive than what it would cost to make at home, I decided I would make one for her.” Well, from there word spread among her mother’s colleagues and friends, and Sarah and Conley decided they would make the headbands for anyone who wanted one. “In less than a day, we had over 50 orders from Pullman, Colfax, Moscow, Lewiston, and even as far as Wisconsin and Minnesota,” Conley said. “The headbands are delivered either in person, through someone who works at a healthcare center that has multiple orders, or through the U.S. Postal Service.” The pair of headband makers had no trouble finding the headbands, bought in 5-to-a-pack, and then buttons and thread but keeping up with the demand was the major concern they faced at first, Sarah said. “Neither of us expected to get as much attention as we did.” They charge $3 for a headband to recover the cost of materials. The headbands have a button above the ear on both sides and that’s where the face mask is attached, instead of behind the ears. They started this project on April 2 and to date have made over 130. Conley attends SFCC Pullman full-time as a Running Start student but started looking for more to fill his time when the coronavirus resulted in the cancellation of many of his activities and of his job as a peer tutor to students at the Pullman campus. Helping with the masks has been rewarding. Sarah said she has been keeping busy completing schoolwork and exercising but making the headbands gave her a sense of purpose. “I learned that even the smallest of things can go a long way in helping others.” Sarah plans to attend SFCC Pullman in the fall as a Running Start student. Her mother also attended SFCC. If you or someone you know would like a headband to hold your sanitary mask, feel free to contact Sarah on www.facebook.com/sarah.heroff.9.
New Courses and Schedules Available This Fall Start your college education with us this fall and take advantage of our expanding course program. Brand new at our Pullman Center are STEM-major courses in biology and mathematics as well as the full suite of community college courses in accounting and business. Take these core courses in your discipline and prepare for a transfer to a bachelor’s program in a year at the college sophomore level and your choice of transfer institution expanded. Alternatively, add a second year to finish an Associate’s degree with us. We are pleased that we can offer Palouse communities and families an expanded course program in these uncertain times and with our trademark qualities of outstanding instruction, small classrooms and personalized campus support, multiple schedule options, and the lowest cost of attendance you will find. If you are interested in joining us for the first time this fall, inquire and apply now as our classes fill quickly with continuing students.
Mailing address: SFCC-Pullman PO Box 642451, Pullman WA, 99164-2451 Physical address is at 185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164, the building just to the east of Daggy Hall on WSU’s campus. Pullman@SFCC.Spokane.edu • 509-332-2706 • Pullman.sfcc.spokane.edu
YMCA OF PULLMAN
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PULLMAN KIWANIS
Kiwanis Recognizes PHS Senior Samuel Leeper The Kiwanis Club of Pullman recognized Pullman High School senior Samuel Leeper with the club’s annual Performing Arts Prize. Leeper, one of five high school senior nominees, received the $600 award for his dramatic and singing achievements. Leeper fostered his love of singing and performing in Missoula Children’s Theater, Pullman Civic Theater, and three years in Lincoln Middle School choir. At PHS, he was in eight major productions, served as president of Drama Club, and had leading roles in “The Little Mermaid,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” He also sang in the PHS choir and advanced ensemble, and in voice lessons. Leeper was one of only three PHS students to attend WMEA All State for four years, and performed a jazz solo at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Sam Leeper as Lumiere in "Beauty and the Beast"
The Pullman Kiwanis provides one award annually to a high school senior in Pullman who has excelled in performing arts, including three years in high school as part of music or drama programs.
The Pullman Kiwanis has started meeting virtually via Zoom, at our regular time on Thursdays at noon. Please join us for great speakers and to see what’s happening. Contact us at our website for more information. We’re also on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. pullmankiwanis.org
Kids still need food while they stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To help out in April, the Kiwanis Club of Pullman matched community donations for the Pullman Schools Pantry Program, a supplemental food program to support the health of Pullman School District families in need. The PSPP provides weekend supplemental food bags for students enrolled in the pantry program. The community stepped up. Kiwanis originally said it would match up to $2,500, but there was such a good response, we donated a total of $8,300 to the PSPP.
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NOW OFFERING CONTACT-FREE CHECK IN For your safety and convenience, Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network practices are now offering contact-free, electronic check in through Phreesia. That means you can electronically: • Submit photos of your insurance cards or identification • Update your registration information • Upload payment information for balances and co-payments • Link directly to a telemedicine visit The following practices are part of the PRH Clinic Network: • Palouse Psychiatry & • Palouse Heart Center Behavioral Health (509) 336-7577 (509) 339-2394 • Palouse Pediatrics • Palouse Pulmonology & (Pullman office) Sleep Medicine (509) 332-2605 (509) 338-6000 (MoscowBefore office)Your Visit or When You Arrive! • Pullman Family Medicine (208) 882-2247 Faster, smarter (509) 332-3548 check-in experience,
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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
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Help WCHS Flatten the Curve!
Star Pets Meet Manny If you are looking for a dog that deserves to be beyond spoiled, Manny is your guy! He is a happy and grateful 5-year old shepherd mix. Manny came to us weighing 42 pounds, with severe skin infections. With TLC and baths at Zelda’s, he is doing well. But because Manny had to survive on his own, he cannot live with other animals since he guards his resources (food, toys, space, people, etc.). He will also need extra care because of his skin allergies: an oral medication, monthly shampoo, and hypoallergenic diet.
It doesn’t take much for one unaltered cat to produce many kittens, who will then produce more themselves. This exponential curve leads to suffering of all kinds. Recently, the WCHS took in 41 sick and injured cats and kittens that were the result of this kind of situation. While many are on the mend, some didn’t make it. Please support the cause and help us flatten the curve! Purchasing one of our ‘Stop Littering’ shirts is one way to help: https://www.bonfire.com/store/wchs/ Email us for others ways to help at shelter@whitmanpets.org. Thank you!
But don’t hesitate. Manny loves to play fetch and is extremely smart (he can even open our gate latches). He loves to cuddle and play and deserves all the attention he can get. He is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and cleared by a vet! He will be sent with some of his food and his current round of medications. He has open prescriptions with WSU, so you can speak with his doctor(s) there for continuing care! His adoption fee is $175.
Help guide the future of the WCHS! Our board of directors is seeking new board members to help provide stewardship for the homeless pets in our community. You’ll be doing something that will make a real difference to our furry friends. Interested? Email us at webmaster@whitmanpets.org and we’ll send you details to help you decide if you would like to join us.
CONTACT
SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-6 PM Monday-Saturday.
POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 poochpark@whitmanpets.org • Open dawn to dusk daily
WCHS PRESIDENT Kym Darling www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422
PULLMAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING
Pullman Community Council on Aging A legacy of caring for Pullman seniors Celebrating 45 Years of Making Pullman Senior Friendly Pullman Community Council on Aging is truly a home-grown nonprofit. Since 1973 the Council has been working to support Pullman seniors, improve their quality of life, and bring together senior-focused community members and partner organizations into a collaborative alliance.
Making a Difference through Meals on Wheels With remarkable support from the Pullman community, we are able to improve the quality of life for local seniors through programs such as Meals on Wheels, especially during the current public health emergency. Pullman’s Meals on Wheels program has been delivering daily hot, nutritious noon-time meals to seniors for over 45 years. Meal delivery provides daily contact with a caring volunteer while helping seniors retain independence and the ability to remain in their own home. They can also hasten recovery from illness or surgery. The impact of coronavirus precautions and the stay-home order has been a 50% increase in Meals on Wheels clients. To protect the clients and the delivery volunteers, health screening and other safety measures have been implemented, including no-contact delivery. We are very grateful for community support to help us meet these increased needs. We couldn’t do it without such a caring community. Emergency support – those providing immediate help for COVID-19 response • United Way of Whitman County – COVID-19 Community Fund grant. • Safeway/Albertson’s “Nourishing Neighbors – Feed Local Families in Need During this Crisis” grant. • Pullman Safeway and Dissmore’s IGA – plastic shopping bags for no-contact delivery. • Sid’s Pharmacy – hand sanitizer for Meals on Wheels delivery volunteers. • Anonymous group of women -- fabric face masks for our staff and Meals on Wheels clients.
As we each identify our slice of the challenges set before us, together we can take on the overwhelming challenges one piece at a time.
Meals on Wheels Meals are available to Pullman seniors • Age 60 or older, • Who are unable to leave home unassisted, or for whom leaving takes considerable and taxing effort, • Who are unable to cook meals that are appetizing and healthy. • Meals are available 7 days a week; recipients can also choose to receive them only on selected days. The Pullman Community Council on Aging improves the quality of life for local seniors through advocacy and action: identifying needs, developing solutions, and connecting resources. We operate: Pullman’s Meals on Wheels & Senior Chore Service We publish:“Guide to Senior Services for Pullman & Whitman County”.
CONTACT US Pullman Community Council on Aging P.O. Box 1123, Pullman, WA 99163 • PullmanCCoA.org PullmanComCoA@gmail.com • 509/339-4000 (includes Meals on Wheels) PCCoAPrograms@gmail.com • 509/332-9627 (Senior Chore Service)
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PULLMAN DEPOT HERITAGE CENTER
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
JUNE 2020
Rolovich pays it forward of dishes available to go. It’s a way of showing the coach’s commitment to, support of, and appreciation for the community and local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “I’m big on that idea of pay it forward. I think it does affect people’s lives,” Rolovich says. “I like being part of that. I think it falls within the scope of whatever those pillars are of Cougar spirit. And I like being spontaneous.” Rolovich was announced as WSU’s new head coach January 13. Just over two months later, on March 23, Governor Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order was put in place to help flatten the curve of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “Helping each other during a difficult time is what Pullman is all about,” Pullman firefighters tweeted on their account—using the hashtag #PullmanProud—after Rolovich bought them breakfast from Old European. He bought Pullman police breakfast there, too. And he bought Italian food from Sella’s Calzone & Pizza for staff members at Pullman Regional Hospital. Rolovich has also shared tacos from Pullman’s Taqueria Las Torres taco truck and barbecue from Zoe Coffee & Kitchen. He plans to keep offering meals to the people of Pullman throughout the pandemic—maybe longer—publicizing info about once a week on how to participate in the offers.
WSU head football coach Nick Rolovich is known for his signature bucket hat and spirit of aloha.
It started at the end of March with code words and reminders to practice social distancing and leave tips for hospitality workers. Twenty pies from Pizza Perfection. Twenty taco plates from Nuevo Vallarta. Takeout from Tan’s Chinese Restaurant. WSU head football coach Nick Rolovich has been treating essential workers and the people of Pullman to free meals. Meals for members of the public are first come, first-served, and announced via Rolovich’s Twitter account, which has some 35,000 followers. Rolovich prepays for the food, then posts the location, password, and number
WSUAA collects food for students
“I don’t necessarily have a plan,” Rolovich says. “I’d probably do this even when we’re not in the pandemic. Then it’s more of a fun deal. This is hopefully helping people and families who could use a meal. In the current situation, though, we don’t want to encourage the gathering of people. That was the only thing that worried me.” He also didn’t want it to become a publicity stunt—“although it kind of is just because it brings light to those restaurants,” Rolovich says. “I’m just grateful for the way myself, my staff, and my family have been accepted into the Pullman community, and we wanted to be a positive part of that. I’m very blessed to be in the position I am financially. I’m one of the ones who can help. I help because I can.” And so can others. “Even if it’s not a monetary contribution, I think even just uplifting the spirits of another person is included in this,” says Rolovich, former head football coach at the University of Hawaii. “I do hope that multiplies because of this. The spirit of aloha is what it’s called in Hawaii. I try to spread it around.”
WSU Children’s Center aims to balance ‘screen time and social connectedness’
Lena, daughter of post-doctoral researcher Maren Mossman, was excited to see Michael Chapman’s video and kept trying to talk to him through the computer screen.
Volunteers and staff members pose with the food they collected for the WSU Pullman student food pantry.
Volunteers and staff members of the WSU Alumni Association recently collected more than 2,000 pounds of food from local residents for the WSU Pullman student food pantry. More than 120 households in the Pullman-Moscow area contributed to the WSUAA food drive, held April 27. “We are so grateful for the generosity of people in the area,” says Andrea Vantrease, who led the drive. “This food will really help those students whose food security has been impacted by the pandemic.”
The WSU Children’s Center, which serves about 160 children, closed March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain a sense of normalcy and routine — as well as help parents thrust into the dual role of both caregiver and teacher — the center’s staff recorded themselves reading their students’ favorite books, singing classroom songs, and doing crafts.
“The appreciation for kids and families, staying connected, the continuity, and showing the kids that we haven’t forgotten about them — it makes the awkwardness of being on camera worth it,” says assistant director Michael Chapman. Teachers are also using Zoom to keep up with classroom routines, such as Show and Share, in which students share artwork or other projects. The center also plans to conduct parent-teacher conferences over Zoom.
WSUAA also conducted food drives to support WSU Vancouver and WSU Tri-Cities students. Food drives were being planned to help stock student food pantries at WSU Everett and WSU Health Sciences Spokane, too.
“We’re trying to balance screen time and social connectedness,” says director Heather Havey, who recommends parents keep up their children’s routines, such as getting dressed in the morning, washing hands, having outside time, and maintaining an age-appropriate bedtime. “It really creates a sense of calmness for children during this chaotic time.”
Each of WSU’s campus food pantries is accepting donations of non-perishable foods and hygiene products. Suggested donations include canned fruits and vegetables, soups, tomato sauce, pasta, rice, oatmeal and other cereals, rice, beans, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.
WSU students who work at the center to fulfill coursework requirements have been able to continue their education despite the closure, Havey says. “They’re getting training in how to connect with families during a crisis situation. Hopefully they won’t have to use that much in their careers.”
For more info about how to help, visit www.aea.wsu.edu/food-pantry/.
JUNE 2020
CRIME VICTIM SERVICE OF WHITMAN COUNTY
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
JUNE 2020
SPOTLIGHT
BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Hume Furniture Works Pullman Building Supply 400 SE Fairmount Pullman, WA (509) 332-2627 mbspbs.com
NEW MEMBERS Hume Furniture Works 1715 E Idaho St Palouse, WA (509) 595-7124
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
This is Will Hume, owner of Hume Furniture Works. I run a small, locally based furniture business and I would love to chat about any of your current or future furniture needs. While I have only been in operation as a furniture focused business for the last 6 months, I’ve been designing and building furniture here on the Palouse for 20 years in my spare time. My focus had previously been on providing high quality, durable and very reasonably priced options for restaurants and some private parties before launching into online sales this fall. Before the recent business stoppage, I had completed projects for the Black Cypress, Etsi Bravo, Hunga Dunga and One World Cafe as well as several private parties. Obviously, most of this business has dried up, so I am reaching out to local businesses that I believe might still have needs that I can help fulfill. The furniture that I build follows a “form follows function” ethos and functionality and durability are the main considerations. Fortunately, it seems that form and function are not mutually exclusive when it comes to furniture and that well designed furniture is often also aesthetically pleasing. We do all the work (except powder coating) in-house in Palouse, and everything is fully customizable to meet your needs. I have built conference tables, work benches, workstations, dining room table/bench sets, shelving units, rolling kitchen islands, parts and assembly carts, entertainment centers etc. Should references be needed, I can provide several. Hume Builders (LLC under which Hume Furniture Works operates) is licensed and insured for furniture production. Please call (509-595-7124) or email humebuildersconstruction@gmail.com with any questions, comments or needs. Instagram: @humefurnitureworks
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber. Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Allegra Image 360 Arby’s Avista Boost Collaborative Citizen’s Climate Lobby Palouse Region Chapter Cougar Land Motel DABCO Property Management, LLC Nathan Deen Four Star Supply GeoProfessional Innovation Corporation Glassphemy Hilliard’s Heating & Plumbing Glenn Johnson Mike Lowery CPA Moscow Pullman OBGYN Myers Auto Rebuild & Towing Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative, Inc Palouse Care Network Palouse River Rollers Pickard Orthodontics Pullman Christian Childcare Center Pullman Greyhound Boosters Rural Resources Sims Glass Pullman Laundry Vitalant WhiteRock Consulting Group Whitman County Historical Society Wil Ru Apartments Wills & Associates, PLLC
Austin Brar
Evelyn Wheatley
Austin Brar was born and raised in Pullman, WA, and loves the Inland Northwest. Austin partook in the Running Start Program at Washington State University and will graduate high school with a junior standing in college! He is excited to continue with Washington State University in the fall, where he will be majoring in biology. Austin has a deep interest in healthcare and promoting wellness at the community level. He has volunteered with the local hospitals and blood drives. Austin’s longterm career goals include going into the medical field. He is currently considering becoming an ophthalmologist and practicing in Eastern Washington. Austin’s favorite high school memory was getting a parking ticket for taking up two parking spaces. He will be virtually graduating high school with honors in June. He plans to spend the summer working at the Holland-Terrell libraries.
Evelyn is relatively new to Pullman High, having relocated her sophomore year. Since then, she has participated in numerous extracurricular activities including basketball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Distinguished Young Women. One highlight of this time was earning second alternate in the Distinguished Young Women program. For the past two years, Evelyn has worked for the afterschool program of the YMCA. Having successfully served as site-coordinator at Franklin Elementary School, she has recently been promoted to Assistant Camp Director for this summer’s YMCA day camps. Evelyn is attending EWU this fall. She will be pursuing her degree in Elementary Education.
JUNE 2020
PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Tourism Director: Britnee Christen • Event Coordinator: Ireland Addis • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
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COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
JUNE 2020
The Food & Shelter Folks Meet the Staff—Darci Schultz, Energy Auditor
Many Thanks to Our Generous Community! We are filled with gratitude at the outpouring of compassion and support in the community for folks who struggle to pay for healthy food and safe housing during COVID-19. Here is a re-cap, which is a testament to our community generosity: • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Ed & Beatriz Schweitzer made generous donations for COVID-19 response at CAC • Group Health Foundation provided a major donation for our COVID-19 response and an additional 3-year commitment to help Community Food. Group Health Foundation aims to shape and accelerate efforts to improve health equity and advance community aspirations for a vibrant, healthy future in Washington. • METER Foundation provided a generous grant for Community Food. • United Way of Whitman County gathered a generous community donation for COVID-19 response. • Avista Foundation made generous gifts to support Community Food, some shelving for the Food Bank, and for the cost of rural pantry electrical repairs. Since March 16th, Community Action Center has received over $110,000 from individuals in our community for both Community Food and for general use, and Pullman Serves it Forward has received over $37,000 to provide local restaurant gift cards to food bank clients. Thank you so much for caring about your neighbors at this time—and putting your care into action through your giving!
How long have you worked at Community Action Center? A little over a year. I moved here two years ago this coming September from Colville. When I made the move, I was working in Colville at their Weatherization program. I worked on the Weatherization crew here in Pullman for 6-7 months, and then made the move to the agency. I have a great respect for the crew and the guys who are on it. It grew me as a person for sure. There are probably about two women in Washington State who go out and do the auditing. We are few and far between! Describe what you do at Community Action Center. Basically I go out and audit a home to see if it is eligible for Weatherization. We go in and figure out how energy efficient the house is. The audit tells us where the leakiest spots in the house are and what we need to focus on for each project. We hook up the blower and put it in the door. We also take a look at the home’s fans and ventilation, windows, and how the furnace is working. We do an audit before we start weatherization work, and we do another one at the end to figure out how tight the home has become. What’s special about your job? I find my job satisfying because I get to build a personal relationship with clients, because it takes a little longer to complete a project and we have the time to get to know them. I get to see the “before and after” and see the difference a Weatherization project makes to a home. My job is pretty unique, it’s not a job many other people do. What do you do in your free time? I would like to be going to the gym right now! I really want my gym back! When I got here and was working on the Weatherization crew, I couldn’t lift my toolbox, so I joined the CrossFit gym here. That’s really what’s kept me going. There were times I went twice a day. I built the muscle to continue to be able to be my job, and I feel good! I definitely feel better when I go to the gym. Now that the gym is closed, it’s made me discover how much I hate running. I’ve started to kind of go out and find the trails in the area. I’m still getting acquainted to the area and making friends. Last year I was up in Colville every weekend with my family, and I still go up there as often as I can.
Community Food We are NOT taking food donations at the moment due to hygiene and safety concerns. We encourage you to go online and make a donation to Community Food! Your donation will help us buy essential food for people who are experiencing hunger. Please donate at: https://www. cacwhitman.org/donate/ We ARE accepting non-food donations. We are in need of: • Toilet paper • Cardboard boxes/disposable paper and plastic grocery bags (for food distribution) • Cleaning supplies (disinfectant, disinfecting wipes, sponges) • Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6, Pull-ups, and wipes
FOOD PANTRY
BREAD ROOM
MONDAY
Closed
TUESDAY
Closed
WEDNESDAY
11 am – 1:00 pm
THURSDAY
2 pm – 4:00 pm
8 am – 4:30 pm Please note our 8 am –– 4:30 pm Free Room is now 8 am – closed 4:30pmdue to COVID-19 8 amregulations. – 6:00 pm
FRIDAY
Closed
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