Pullman Community Update 08-20

Pullman Community Update

VOL. 25 | NO. 8 AUGUST 2020

CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Pullman Regional Hospital partners with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to open Milk Drop at BirthPlace

Pullman Family Medicine Welcomes New Physicians Two new physicians will be joining Pullman Family Medicine this fall. Dr. Laura Baker and Dr. Drue Webb will both be providing family medicine with OB care.

They will begin seeing patients in September of 2020 and we will begin scheduling patient visits with them in the middle of summer.

Dr. Laura Baker Howdy! I am a family medicine doctor from East Texas who received my training at Texas A&M. This upcoming September I will be practicing family medicine with obstetrics at Pullman Family Medicine.

In my free time you could find me playing guitar, watching the Green Bay Packers play football, or nerding-out over all things Star Wars. My partner and I also enjoy hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time outdoors. I cannot wait to explore all the beautiful areas around Pullman as a new member of your community!

Dr. Drue Webb I grew up in New Mexico, and I have lived in many different states for education and work. I worked for several years in research before transitioning to medicine. I wanted to work in a field where I could spend time getting to know people and help them throughout their lives, and family medicine has let me do that. When I'm not in the clinic or hospital, I love spending the rest of my time outdoors with my dog.

Pictured left to right are Kellsi Ausman, RN, IBCLC; Laura Keogh, RN, IBCLC, Tawny Nichols, R.N., with baby Cora.

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Not pictured is Carol Owings RN, IBCLC.

Pullman Regional Hospital has joined Northwest Mothers Milk Bank (NWMMB) by opening a Milk Drop for breastfeeding mothers who wish to donate breastmilk to save the lives of premature infants in the region.

A Milk Drop is a convenient location to learn about milk donation and to drop off frozen milk, to be pasteurized by the milk bank.

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is a not-for-profit, community-based milk bank with a large network of healthcare organizations that serves the Pacific Northwest region. Breast milk dropped off at PRH’s BirthPlace will be shipped to Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Spokane for babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Units and some will stay at BirthPlace for fragile babies.

To learn more about donating milk, please call BirthPlace at (509) 336-7401 or NWMMB at 503-469-0955. To listen to Laura Keough talk about the basics of breastfeeding, visit pullmanregional.org and click on “Health Podcast.”

Orthopedic Center of Excellence Expanding to serve you The Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Pullman Regional Hospital recently doubled its existing space to help serve you better! Now with the convenience of on-site x-ray and three new exam rooms, our team of orthopedic experts can provide care to more people in a timely and efficient manner. Drs. Kyle Hazelwood and Ed Tingstad, WSU athletic orthopedic team physicians, as well as Drs. Steve Pennington and Charles Jacobson, all with Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic, continue to provide outstanding care in the newly expanded space.

The Orthopedic Center of Excellence expansion was supported by $1 million in donations and grant awards. Thank you for this generosity!

• Greater convenience for our patients!

• Now with on-site x-ray capabilities • Additional exam rooms • Same great team of providers

Learn more at pullmanregional.org and click on Orthopedic Center of Excellence.

In This Issue…

Pullman Regional Hospital 1-3 Pullman Heritage Depot Center 5 Spokane Falls Community Colleges 6-7 Whitman County Humane Society 7 Gladish Community & Cultural Center 8 Washington State University 9 Community Action Center 10 Community Calendar 12 Pullman Chamber of Commerce 13-14 Pullman Kiwanis 15 Pullman School District 16-17 Pullman Community Council on Aging 18

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Unless you are bringing your pet to the vet or merely traveling in the car to a location where your pet can exit the car immediately, please consider leaving your pets at home during this time of year.

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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

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Thank you, Alex McGregor & The McGregor Company!

Thanks to the power of philanthropy, we raised $19,300 through Alex McGregor and The McGregor Company Matching Giving Day! We are so grateful to Alex for his matching gift of $5,000 and his unwavering commitment to the health and wellbeing of the inland northwest.

All donations to the Pullman Regional Hospital COVID-19 Emergency Fund directly support medical equipment, testing supplies and operations.

Every dollar makes a difference as we seek ways to partner in support of our community hospital.

We are so fortunate to have someone like Alex McGregor come forward with an innovative way to help the hospital and engage our region in meaningful philanthropy.

Learn more: pullmanregional.org/covid-19-fund

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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN

ABE, GED, & HS Completion

AUGUST 2020

Pullman Campus Matters Brooklyn Brown serves as Completion Coach and International Student Advisor and critically supports the success of many students at the Pullman Center. During the past year, her twelfth year of service at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Brooklyn was recognized with the CCS Saling Award of for her exceptional service to our students and community. She holds an M.S. in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University, a B.A. in Social Science from WSU, and an Associate in Arts degree from SFCC. At what point in their studies at the Pullman Center do students get to work with you?

Grear; Milton ‘Slim’ Grear (photo courtesy of Arvind Ayillath)

Milton 'Slim' Grear, a professional musician and a candidate in our HS Completion program, has blessed our campus with his dedication, warmth, and wisdom. You may have seen him live with his band, “InThe Pocket Band,” at a local performance (bit.ly/3hjdyTx), which we hope we can all enjoy soon again. This is how Milton describes his experience in our program: Moving to Washington State was a blessing in disguise. I never thought I would ever go back to school at 67 years old. I never needed school since I started performing music professionally since the age of 16. But, enrolling in Spokane Falls Community College and studying with Dyan Bledsoe has really been a great experience.

I'm really enjoying my high school completion program. I just switched tracks from GED to High School completion because of the COVID 19 pandemic, which was very easy and comfortable.

Call 509.332.2706 and get started today!

I start working with students toward completion during their second year after they have reached 45 credits and have submitted their degree application.

Sometimes I will begin working with students as early has the admissions process and with our academic advisor. Some students plan their two years of study at the time of their New Student Orientation.

In your view, what are the two biggest advantages of starting to study at a community college?

The two biggest advantages of starting at a community college are cost and connectedness. Our class sizes are small, and students easily connect with faculty, staff, and peers. They say it takes a village...another word for village is community and that is what we are. We all work together and stay connected for the success of our students.

You followed the transfer path from AA to BA some years ago and now hold a graduate degree. How does that inform your work with students? And do you see changes regarding transfer pathways and opportunities?

With the educational experience I had, I remind students that they are on their own timeline and journey. Students often feel that if they are not advancing at the same pace as their peers, they are falling behind. I want students to know that they need to make choices that are right for them and that everyone can accomplish goals at their own pace.

I enjoy seeing more options and opportunities that are available to students as they work toward their educational goals. I feel the work of Guided Pathways will increase transfer pathways and opportunities for students. While I encourage students to follow their own timeline, I also encourage them to follow through on their short-term goals.

What are the topics and challenges that come up most frequently when supporting students to complete their Associate’s degree and prepare for transfer to a 4-year institution?

The biggest challenge I have found working with students toward completion and preparing them for transfer is meeting deadlines and course requirements. Helping students get enrolled in a timely manner to get the courses they need can be challenging.

What do you see as the greatest strength of students completing their AA and transferring to a 4-year institution?

The greatest strength of students completing their AA degree and transferring to a 4-year institution, is focusing on short-term goals. Life happens, and we never know what opportunities may come our way. Completing an AA degree is a foundation that leads to many options for transferring to a 4-year institution or for advancing in the workforce.

What recommendations do you have for students and families regarding the upcoming school year, especially given the public health crisis?

As much as I would love to be back to normal, I recommend that students and families do what they feel is right for them. Whether it is taking a full course load or one class that is in-person, hybrid or online, we are here for you!

Fall classes start

Sept. 21!

185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164; just east of WSU’s Daggy Hall Email pullman@sfcc.spokane.edu; Phone 509.322.2706; Web pullman.sfcc.spokane.edu

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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN

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Congratulations Class of 2020 We are proud of our record class of fifty-four graduates in our twentieth anniversary year.

• Dagmawi Abebe, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Spring Hamilton, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Ruth Adaramola, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Hannah Hogue, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Christopher Alfaro, Othello, Associate in Arts

• Diana Logan, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Nathaniel Allen, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Alicia Luna, Pullman, High School Diploma

• Salem Alshehri, Associate in Arts

• Chase Negrete, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Gage Amonette, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Anna Nelson, Ellensberg, High School Diploma

• Elizabeth Anndeherz, Fort Lee, Associate in Arts

• Crystal Parker, Colfax, Associate in Arts

• Conley Austin, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Ryan Person, Spokane, Associate in Arts

• Toluwani Ayeni, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Roman Scimeca, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Christian Basturo, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Savanha Stratton , Pullman, High School Diploma

• David Blehm, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Sarah Tarr, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Alexander Brain, Spokane, Associate in Arts

• Vien Ngoc Vi, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Adam Brewer, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Luis Villasenor, Vashon, Associate in Arts

• Abigail Cochrane, Palouse, Associate in Arts

• Olivia West, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Julianne Deitrich, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Samuel Wright, Moscow, Associate in Arts

• Brittney Delph, Albion, Associate in Applied Science-T

• Yiting Wu, Pullman, Associate in Arts

• Wiley Dowler, Colfax, GED Diploma

• Plus nineteen other Pullman graduates.

• Liam Fischer, Pullman, Associate in Arts • Peterson Gilbert, Pullman, High School Diploma

WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Even with the pandemic, June 2020 was our busiest month EVER for adoptions.

In June alone, we placed 88 animals in their furever homes! This is the highest number of adoptions WCHS has ever had in one month.

We are working from dawn 'til dusk most days helping to save homeless animals.

Our work only happens with your support. Now, more than ever, we rely on your generosity and kindness. Please help. Donate at https://www.whitmanpets.org/how-to-help/donate/

With 75 kittens and nursing mother cats still in foster care, your support is critical.

Sometimes “man’s best friend” needs an ally. With your help, we can be the people that dogs think we are!

We are often the last resort for homeless cats.

Thanks to you, they get medical care and are treated with love.

Star Pets Hi! I’m King Kandy!

The staff at the shelter asks why I am still here. They love me and don’t know why I haven’t been adopted yet. I am a happy 3-year old Siberian Husky/Mix. I was adopted for a bit, but returned because I kept jumping the fence to chase the rabbits (I can't help it!), so I need an owner who will not leave me outside unattended. If you would supervise my outdoor adventures and take me on walks and hikes, I would be an excellent forever friend for you!

I am a typical husky and like to talk all day long. I also have a high prey drive, so I should not live with cats, exotics, chickens, or other small animals. I do love to play with other dogs and have lived with another dog before.

I am vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, neutered, and will be seen by a vet before adoption! My adoption fee is $175.

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

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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER

AUGUST 2020

Support needed to complete window project Gladish Community and Cultural Center’s board plans to add to the center’s energy efficiency by completing update of the nearly 400 windows in the historic building.

John Ayers, interim general manager, said nearly half of the windows are new, but there are still 210 windows that need replacing.

“The total price tag is $160,000 and we need the support of the community and Friends of Gladish to finish the project as soon as we can,” he said. “We want to recognition those who help us with this important work.”

In the Replace a Window at Gladish project, donors can give $770 to pay for a window that will be energy efficient and still continue to keep the historic nature of Gladish. Those who use the building will discover on nameplates who has generously supported the project.

“We appreciate the support we continue to receive,” Ayers said. “This is another way that contributions will improve the community’s building.”

Contributions can be sent to Gladish, 115 NW State St., or donated online at its website: gladishcommunity.org.

Gladish Notes...

New windows planned for Gladish.

Blood drives set for Gladish

Landscaping ideas, help needed Gladish is in the process of cleaning undergrowth on certain areas of its campus and reviewing its overall landscape.

“We are interested in joining with someone or some group to review the property, create an overall landscape plan, and, once done, implement the plan,” said John Ayers, general manager of Gladish. Individuals interested in the project should contact Ayers, 509-332-8081, ext. 104, or by email to generalmanager@gladishcommunity.org.

Blood drives sponsored by Vitalant are planned for Aug. 7 & 13, and Sept. 4. The American Red Cross has planned a drive listed for July 24 & 31, and Aug. 6.

To register, check the groups’ websites.

Charter school approved, begins plans to open Fall 2021 at Gladish The Washington State Charter School Commission unanimously approved Pullman Community Montessori’s charter school application in late July.

“In the fall of 2021, our community will have expanded diversity in our public school options,” said Layla Sullivan, chair of the application effort.

Sullivan said she is grateful for the community for its support.

“I’d also like share my appreciation for Dr. Bob Maxwell (Pullman School District superintendent) and PSD staff who have met with us during the application period to begin discussing collaboration potential.

We look forward to future meetings and partnerships and hope to share our experiences.

“I'd also like to give a big thank you to the PCM founding board members: Dr. Dorrie Main, John Cassleman, Dr. Henry Merrill, Nomin Batmunkh, and David Powers,” she said.

The board now moves forward with plans outlined in the application.

Sullivan will step down from her chair position to assume the Head of School role while Cassleman steps up to assume the role of Board Chair.

The board also plans to expand to as many as 11 members. The board will also hire a second administrator by the end of August who will serve as an instructional coach and Director of Curriculum and Assessment.

The administrative team, founding board, and community focus groups and councils will be the driving force during the planning year.

Teachers will start around June 1 2021. All staff will participate in a month-long intensive session before school begins at the end of August

The Pullman Community Montessori charter school’s Founding Board members (l to r) Dorrie Main, John Casselman, Henry Merrill, Laylah Sullivan, Nomin Batmunkh, David Powers and Beverly Wolff.

2021. The school plans to open its doors to K-5th grade students in year one and expand 1 grade level per year up through 9th.

Additional information about the application and registration details are available from the Pullman Community Montessori’s website.

For information about YMCA Summer Day Camp at Gladish through Aug. 21, contact staff at operations@ palouseymca.org or by phone at (509) 332-3524.

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

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

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WSU bears get new cave

The bears have a new hideout.

The exercise yard at the Washington State University Bear Research, Education, and Conservation Center now includes a man-made cave for WSU’s eleven bears.

the hill. But there’s plenty of room for them to turn around inside. And the space is big enough for about two bears at a time.

“In the heat of summer, this should give them a location that’s a little cooler,” Hutzenbiler says.

The feature, installed in mid-April, gives the bears a place to play, enjoy some privacy, and escape the weather. It’s fashioned from a ten-foot-long steel culvert, or round pipe, buried about four feet deep into the side of a hill in the bears’ two-acre outdoor area.

The cave wasn’t built for research purposes; it’s there for the bears’ enrichment. After it was installed, the area was off-limits to the bears for about a month so they wouldn’t disturb the freshly turned dirt. The bears have been able to use the cave since about mid-May.

The structure and installation cost just under $2,000. A regular anonymous donor picked up the tab.

To make them more comfortable in the space, the metal tubing was compressed to make it flat—rather than round—on both the top and the bottom.

“Our bears enjoy digging dens in the yard, but they always collapse, so we figured we’d give them something permanent,” says facility manager Brandon Hutzenbiler. “It just adds another dimension to their yard. It really mimics a space that they’ve tried to build themselves … (but) this way it’s safe for them, won’t cave in, and fulfills that desire they have to be underground.”

The culvert is sealed at one end, so the bears can’t dig any further into

The center is jointly run by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agricultural, Natural, and Human Resource Sciences.

The bears can be seen from a viewing area in the parking lot—off of Terre View Drive, near Grimes Way—during their non-hibernating period, which runs approximately April through October.

On the web: bearcenter.wsu.edu.

Organic and online There’s a new way to shop for produce from WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm.

The farm stand is now offering online sales.

Its online store opened in July and features photos, descriptions, and quantities of items available for purchase. Place an order by midnight Thursday for pickup in person Friday afternoon during regular farm stand hours. Pay with a credit card or via PayPal. Online customers can come directly to the barn, skipping the line.

The farm is following safety and social-distancing guidelines similar to those recommended by the Washington State Farmers Markets Association during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers are asked to maintain a distance of 6 feet and not handle produce. Masks are required.

Fruit and vegetable offerings will vary throughout the season. Eggert Family Organic Farm is open 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through October.

The new online farm store can be found at store.eggert.cahnrs.wsu.edu.

Part of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Eggert Family Organic Farm was certified organic in 2004. Farm sales started in 2005. In 2015, the farm produced its first full harvest at its new 30-acre land assignment on Animal Sciences Road just east of the main WSU Pullman campus.

Stay up-to-date on farm happenings by subscribing to its newsletter at css.wsu.edu/organicfarm/learn-explore/newsletters. The farm can also be found at css.wsu.edu/organicfarm and on Facebook at www.facebook. com/WSUOrganicFarm.

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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

AUGUST 2020

The Food & Shelter Folks Spotlight on COVID-19 Microenterprise Grant Awardees Community Action Center was allocated over $80,000 in Whitman County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to keep small businesses afloat during COVID-19 shutdowns. We are pleased to shine a spotlight on a few of these small businesses who were awarded funding.

Among Other Things LLC

A Modern Plantsman

A Modern Plantsman in downtown Colfax specializes in Among Other Things tropical houseplants. Dominic is a food truck founded in Villareal launched the business in November 2019 and based in February 2019.

Pullman. Acacia Kapusta and “When I started this plant Jesse Pollard are life partners shop, it was a soul-saving project,” who decided to become Villareal said. “I had been business partners as well. collecting plans with my partner Kapusta has a background in hospitality management, and Pollard has been for years; we had a whole indoor working in kitchens for years. room full of plants. I had this The duo had planned to open their business in March, but has postponed fantasy I would be a shopkeeper their opening date to a time when COVID-19 will not threaten the safety tending to my plants all day.” of the business owners and customers. Among Other Things used the grant The name “A Modern money for food preparation equipment, preparing the business to open.

Plantsman” refers to Villareal’s Among Other Things will offer a dual menu of American comfort focus on a welcoming space where all people can feel like they belong. food and a rotating menu of international cuisine, based on community “A modern plantsman is anybody. You don’t have to have a degree in submissions. botany or horticulture. We want to create an experience where people can “It’s very community-based, community-building business model. For ask any question and feel like it is not a bad question,” Villareal said. example, if you are Polish and have a great Pierogi dish, you submit that The shop moved to a new location on Main Street in Colfax in February recipe over the Facebook page. We are planning to start a podcast and 2020 and was open for a few weeks before COVID-19 shutdowns began.

YouTube channel to interview the people submitting recipes,” Kapusta said.

The grant will help pay employees and bring in more inventory.

Michelle’s Closet

Michelle’s Closet is a consignment store in downtown Pullman. Owners Michelle and Michael Kelly pride themselves on offering high-quality clothing for a moderate price.

The business was designed to fill a gap in services in Pullman.

“We wanted to do something to give back to the community and the WSU students. When we were in college at WSU, we remember having to buy business clothes for classes and there was no affordable place for slacks or button-down shirts. We didn’t have something in the price range in between Walmart and Flirt.”

Without staff to run the business, Kelly would have needed to close her doors as she completes National Guard duties on the west side of the state.

“With COVID and not being able to be open, I had to lay off all my core workers,” Michelle Kelly said. “With the grant we were able to bring back two of my workers part-time. It has helped tremendously to keep our doors open.”

Don’s Midway Grocery Don’s Midway Grocery on College Hill has been an anchor for the WSU college student community since 1938. Don’s exists to meet the grocery needs of college students living in the neighborhood. Karen Molner has owned the business since 2012.

“It’s a mom-and-pop store, a working store. We are tiny; it’s just for local kids,” Molner said.

Don’s Midway Grocery has been shut down since WSU classes went online after Spring Break.

“We didn’t get to have Mom’s Weekend or graduation weekend; that hurt us the most. Those two weekends help us get through the summer. Luckily, we got the grant. Every little bit helps at this point.”

Grant money helped pay for rent and utilities.

“The grant took the edge off of those bills. We are super appreciative of it.

We are just holding our breath and hoping the kids come back! I don’t know what to think about starting back up yet. If the kids come, we will reopen at our normal time,” Molner said.

Community Food We have started taking food donations during normal CAC business hours! Also, please 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 currently in need of diabetic-friendly food items, low sugar, low carb, low sodium foods.

Community Food needs non-food donations, as well! 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 You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). To donate, please come to the parking lot, call the front desk, and we will have a staff member come to your car to take the donation.

FOOD PANTRY

BREAD ROOM

MONDAY

Closed

TUESDAY

Closed

WEDNESDAY

11 am – 1:00 pm

THURSDAY

2:00 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

8 am – 4:30 pm

(note the change!)

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Thank You Pullman, FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

in the Community.

Pullman Edward Jones office was opened by Bob Bloom in 1970. Since 1995, Greg Bloom has helped countless families make sense of investing.

Today, many of them look toward their future with confidence.

We look forward to giving personalized financial services as financial advisors, friendly neighbors and contributors to the community.

Call Greg or Ryan to find out what you may look forward to.

Professional Mall II 1260 S E Bishop Blvd Ste C Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-1564 Greg Bloom Financial Advisor

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PULLMAN FAMILY MEDICINE

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PHYSICIANS Pullman Family Medicine welcomes Dr. Laura Baker and Dr. Drue Webb, who will both be providing family medicine services with OB care.

DR. LAURA BAKER Howdy! I am a family medicine doctor from East Texas who received my training at Texas A&M. This upcoming September I will be practicing family medicine with obstetrics at Pullman Family Medicine. In my free time you could find me playing guitar, watching the Green Bay Packers play football, or nerding-out over all things Star Wars. My partner and I also enjoy hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time outdoors. I cannot wait to explore all the beautiful areas around Pullman as a new member of your community!

DR. DRUE WEBB I grew up in New Mexico, and I have lived in many different states for education and work. I worked for several years in research before transitioning to medicine. I wanted to work in a field where I could spend time getting to know people and help them throughout their lives, and family medicine has let me do that. When I'm not in the clinic or hospital, I love spending the rest of my time outdoors with my dog.

Now scheduling patients for September.

(509) 332-3548 | PullmanFamilyMed.com | 915 NE Valley Road Located at the corner of Stadium Way & Valley Road

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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

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SPOTLIGHT

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: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Evergreen Tire & Auto Repair Gladish Community & Cultural Center Highland Property Management, LLC Hottest Life Foods LLC Merry Cellars Palouse Country Candy Pratt Mayflower Pullman Child Welfare/Pullman Food Bank Pullman Chiropractic Clinic Pullman Civic Theatre Salmon River Experience of Idaho Sanctuary Yoga, Barre & Dance Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc VMRD, Inc

Pacific Office Automation (POA) offers multifunction products, desktop laser printers, wideformat printers and scanners, copiers, document management software, software solutions, microform digital imaging systems, production color, mailing, facilities management (print shop, copy centers, outsourced printing, etc.) managed IT solutions, unified communications and security cameras. POA maintains teams of dedicated sales, service, network, production print, graphics and color and software solutions personnel to provide these services to our clients at no additional costs as part of our partnership philosophy. As the official provider for such institutions as Oregon State University, the Seattle Seahawks, and Cal Berkley Athletics—we are excited to bring our mission statement to the Palouse!

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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AUGUST 2020

Celebrate Pulses August 17-23 with the National Lentil Festival!

Sure, this year’s events look a little different, but we are excited to bring you virtual programming that is sure to keep the lentil spirit alive. Make sure to follow @lentilfest on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with the 2020 activities. Look at what’s to come:

Legendary Lentil Cook-off This year’s cook-off has gone digital and is celebrating 26 years! Thanks to our partners at USA Pulses we’re collaborating with five local chefs to recreate this year’s top recipes for judging. Here are this year’s top five (in no particular order): Saucy Fajita-Style Chicken and Lentil Stew Susan Bickta Kutztown, Pennsylvania Mediterranean Lentil Turnovers Nancy Angelici Wyckoff, New Jersey Berry Lentil Fiesta Salsa

Sarah Meuser New Milford, Connecticut

Lentil & Quinoa Sliders with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce Emily Falke Santa Barbara, California Lentil Crusted Cheesy Potato Croquettes with Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce RaChelle Hubsmith North Logan, Utah Join us on the Lentil Fest Facebook page on Friday, August 21 at 4pm for the exciting watch party of the 2020 Legendary Lentil Cook-off!

You’ll hear from the contestants themselves, learn about the recipes and watch on as we crown at champion.

Tase T. Lentil 5K Virtual Fun Run Register for the annual fun run and choose your own route! Walk or run on your own schedule August 16-23. In lieu of a registration

fee, we are asking participants to donate to the Pullman Parks & Rec “Care to Share” Scholarship Program. This program provides financial assistance to low-income families and allow youth to participate in recreation programs they otherwise may not be able to afford on their own.

Registration is open through August 14 at 5pm. Visit lentilfest.com/5k-registration to sign-up today!

Pulse Restaurant Week From August 17-23 experience some of the best pulse dishes on the Palouse! We’re joining forces with our local restaurants to bring you delicious food throughout the week. Plus, follow along on our social media channels for your chance to win prizes! So, make sure to support your local restaurants, eat pulses and snap plenty of foodie pictures. More details can be found online at lentilfest.com/pulse-restaurant-week.

Sponsorship Opportunities with the Pullman Chamber of Commerce Sponsorship opportunities are available in a variety of price ranges and allow you to highlight your business to other Chamber members and the surrounding community.

Business Member of the Month provides a number of ways to reach our community: your company name/logo will be included at the top of each weekly eNews for your chosen month; your company name/logo will be included in that month's Pullman Community Update publication (14,000 recipients) as the Business Member of the Month; representation on the Pullman Chamber webpage with a link to your website; weekly mention on the Chamber Facebook page (1160+ followers) and Twitter (1660+ followers) noting any offers, weekly specials, events or blurbs (supplied in advance by the sponsor) with links to webpages and use of preferred hashtag during sponsored month; 3-5 minutes to address the membership at the monthly general membership luncheon; tent cards with business name and logo on each table at luncheon; placement of flyers and/ or giveaways on each table at luncheon; tell your story with a display in the Pullman Chamber office where visitors and community members routinely congregate; if desired, company can provide Chamber staff with logo t-shirts which can be worn on a specific day chosen by the sponsor (barring Chamber event days) or on non-specific days during that month; radio mention as our Business Member of the Month in 27 rotating ads aired that month on KHTR 104.3 and KQZB 100.5 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. This sponsorship is available for $350, and all benefits will be exclusive to the Business Member of the Month.

Annual Banquet or Holiday Party sponsors help the Chamber celebrate and recognize our members. Sponsorship can be in kind or cash donations. Sponsors receive recognition in the Pullman Community Update, the eNews and at the event.

The Distinguished Young Women Luncheon sponsor will help recognize the hard work these young women have done to achieve their goals. Sponsors receive all the above, with the exception of speaking at the general membership luncheon, as we do not host one that month. Sponsor also receives recognition in all printed advertising regarding the DYW luncheon.

National Lentil Festival: Various levels available.

For information on any of these opportunities, please contact the Chamber.

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

AUGUST 2020

PULLMAN KIWANIS

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12th Annual

Stuff the Bus Over the last decade, the Kiwanis Clubs of Pullman and Moscow, in partnership with local school districts and our community partners, have helped thousands of local children who require school supplies.

The ongoing health and economic crises due to COVID-19 make the need even more serious and urgent for our schools, families, and communities.

This summer, we will collect monetary donations for school supplies, to reduce risk for teachers, volunteers, and school staff.

In order to make 2020 another successful year, we would ask you to support Stuff the Bus at any level. Your generosity can make a difference this year more than ever.

Please donate before August 7, 2020, by sending a check to Pullman Kiwanis, or donating online at

pullmankiwanis.org/stuff-the-bus.

We look forward to your support.

If you have a gently used musical instrument to donate, please drop it off at the Pullman School District office. We’ll have it reconditioned, and give it to Pullman schools!

www.pullmankiwanis.org

Everyone can help!

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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Something to Talk About: Facilitating Safe Conversations Stephanie Bray, Franklin Elementary Principal Continuing to have our schools and classrooms be a safe place for conversations remains vital for a healthy classroom environment. Crucial conversations are hard!

When there are high stakes, people may have strong emotions and their opinions will vary. When our students return, there will undoubtedly be many conversations happening in the classroom, online, and/or in our homes. Franklin Elementary and all of the schools in the Pullman School District are spending the summer preparing to facilitate these conversations. We are working to provide resources for our teachers, parents, guardians, and community members about a variety of tough and timely topics. We are unified in our mutual purpose and a shared goal: Supporting our students and facilitating safe conversations in our schools!

One of the biggest and most challenging topics is COVID-19. Working through these conversations with our children and students is essential in addressing the health aspect of the virus and the anxiety around the virus. School staff, parents, guardians, and other trusted adults play an important role in helping our young ones make sense of what they hear or observe. Our number one priority is to help children to feel safe. Once our students feel safe, we can provide our children with the facts, let them lead the discussion and provide a safe place for the discussion. Though there are still many unknowns, providing our students with information about what to expect will help to reduce anxiety. As we start a new school year that looks different than prior years, empathy is key. The ability to recognize, understand and share the thoughts and feelings of another person is necessary for establishing relationships and behaving compassionately. We will be avoiding language that may single out someone or put blame on others which could lead to stigma, and can negatively impact our students by creating more fear, anger, or anxiety. Keeping in mind our students’ age and developmental stage are also things that will be considered—

our conversations will be varied based on these factors. Our staff will continue to keep all these factors in mind as we prepare to guide these conversations.

in with each student every day will be our responsibility whether we are in class or out of class. We have a part in facilitating safe conversations, so let’s talk about it! Words matter, what we say matters, and the way that we say it matters. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t engage in these important conversations; we are working to approach them with purpose.

We continually work to listen, really listen, ask questions, self-monitor, and learn. We are dedicated to our students and will continue to be a place of safety, understanding, and learning.

Ensuring the safety of our students socially and emotionally continues to be a driving force for our schools and district. Critical conversations around discrimination and social justice are more important than ever. Before we can embark on the journey of facilitating these conversations, we must first educate ourselves.

Throughout the summer, staff members are participating in numerous learning opportunities **Information from Teaching Tolerance and the in order to bring our best selves to the book Crucial Conversations conversation. Before these conversations even start we are mindful of value-based management techniques, creating classroom community agreements, and putting into place restorative Board of Directors justice practices. With our students, we will Jim Evermann strive to honor their experience, prioritize their Director, District 3 social and emotional skills and safety, and equip jfe@psd267.org our students with the language and skills needed Nathan Roberts to have conversations about discrimination Director, District 4 and social justice based on their developmental nroberts@psd267.org level. Setting the stage for the conversations is next, we must consider the goals, provide Amanda Tanner needed vocabulary, show empathy, be responsive Director, District 5 to students, and anticipate strong emotions. atanner@psd267.org Our conversations will be structured, provide Allison opportunities for sharing and checking in, and Munch-Rotolo identifying ways to manage strong emotions.

Director, District 2 These conversations will be on-going, as they Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org have been in the past and cannot be completed President in just one day. We are not only providing Susan Weed education in core academics, we are committed Director, District 1 to providing social emotional support and safety Sweed@psd267.org for our students.

In closing, school needs to be a safe place.

When our students return to school, we will need to establish community again. Our role is to reestablish trust and relationships, and provide access to numerous caring adults. Checking

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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Franklin Elementary School Teacher Dominick Ventresco Named Recipient of 2020 Dedicated Teacher Award Each Spring the Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors awards one teacher with the "Dedicated Teacher Award". This year, based on a heartfelt nomination from Principal Stephanie Bray, Franklin Elementary School Special Education teacher Dominick Ventresco was honored with the recognition from the Board.

Just a few of the kind words Ms. Bray had to say about Mr. Ventresco: “Mr. Dom continually contributes to the delivery and articulation of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in our district, increases the capacity of others, and is a guiding light for our students. Last year, Dom was provided the opportunity to begin our district’s Intensive Learning Center. He demonstrated not only taking action, but also building together and making shared decisions to help grow the program into what it is today. Building the program from the “groundup” with support from our district staff has proven that Dom has the ability to not only a have a vision for providing SDI, but also provide it on a daily basis for all ranges of the students he serves. He continually puts students first and demonstrates mutual respect and trust with not only his students, but guardians and staff as well.”

Congratulations, Mr. Dom!

ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS Dear Parent/Guardian, Pullman Public Schools is required to provide the following notifications to parents each school year. They can be read in their entirety on the district webpage (http://www. pullmanschools.org) or you can call the school district office (509.332.3581) to request that a packet of all notifications be mailed to you.

Notifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Annual Summary of Pesticide Use Admission Requirements ASB Financial Reports Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Inspection Report Assessment Plan Child Find Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Excused and Unexcused Attendance Policy Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Federal Program Notifications FERPA Directory Notification Food and Snack Policy + Approved Snacks List for Classroom Events Home Language Survey Immunizations Required for School Attendance Learning by Choice – Student Enrollment Options in Washington State Maintenance of Grounds and Integrated Pest Management (Pesticides applied on a regular basis) McKinney-Vento Homeless Students – Information for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers Media Opt-Out Information Nondiscrimination Policy Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying policy Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) Right to Request Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualifications Sexual Harassment Policy Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy Title I – Parental Involvement Policy Tobacco Free Environment – Policy Related to Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices

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.

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PULLMAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING

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Pullman Community Council on Aging A legacy of caring for Pullman seniors Making a Difference through Senior Chore Service PCCoA’s Senior Chore Service is the city’s only communitywide program which recruits volunteers to assist seniors with home maintenance needs. Chores include yard care, light housework and maintenance, and seasonal chores. In addition to individual volunteers, community and student groups provide one-time group service projects.

Seniors desiring companionship can also be matched with an on-going volunteer. All volunteers provide these services free of charge.

A great big thank you to the generous volunteers who gave hundreds of hours of service as a remarkable part of our caring community.

You are fundamental to fulfilling our mission.

• John and Roberta Rutherford

• Karen Barron • Kent Blevins

• Terry Townsend

• Kieran Hampson

• Washington Trust Bank

• Riley Harper • Richard Old • Pullman Foursquare Church

• WSU Center for Civic Engagement student teams • WSU Athletes

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 provide: Pullman’s Meals on Wheels & Senior Chore Service.

We publish: “Guide to Senior Services for Pullman & Whitman County”.

Community Support PCCoA is deeply grateful to the following agencies for their belief in our mission: • United Way of Whitman County for adding Pullman Community Council on Aging as a partner agency.

• Innovia – COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Grant in support of Meals on Wheels.

Fall Volunteers Needed PCCoA’s Senior Chore Service has lost many volunteers due to COVID-19 precautions, especially university students. We are now turning to the Pullman community for help.

Every fall, SCS helps seniors with fall yard cleanup and other tasks to prepare the seniors’ homes for winter.

Senior Chore Service is looking for individuals and families/living groups to help these seniors.

CDC guidelines for safe social interactions will be followed for both senior and volunteer (masks, pre-screening for virus exposure, etc). Tools and face masks will be provided as needed. Please contact Niki Jones if you’re available!

Niki Jones, Program Coordinator PCCoAPrograms@gmail.com • 509-332-9627

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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