Pullman Community Update
VOL. 26 | NO. 9 SEPTEMBER 2021
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER
Isaiah Rollins Isaiah Rollins, son of Mark and Kris Rollins, is an Honor Roll Senior at Pullman High School. He has been an active member in Drama Club, and enjoys acting and writing his own play scripts. Isaiah also achieved President’s Honors at Spokane Falls Community College as a Running Start student. His goal is to receive his associate degree along with his PHS diploma at the end of the 2022 school year. Isaiah is nearing completion of his Eagle rank in Scouts BSA. This summer he trained for a future summit of Mount Rainier with his troop. Isaiah plans to attend Washington State University after he graduates. Currently his main focus would be in engineering, with theater arts and creative writing serving as back-up.
Tj Williams Tj (Timothy) Williams, son of Tim and Gina Williams, has been involved in several activities at PHS. He is partially enrolled in the Pullman School District and does classes at home, as well as taking Concert Band and Advanced Ensemble at PHS. He currently is the only bassoon player in the entire school district and has enjoyed learning this instrument for the last few years. Tj has also actively been involved in the Drama Club at PHS. During the last 3 years with the club, he has played several roles, but his favorite was the role of Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast. Tj is very active in his church, Emmanuel Baptist, and has volunteered with Vacation Bible School and #forpullman community outreach programs. Recently, he and several youth from the church spent a week of their summer taking apart and rebuilding a deck for a family in need.
In This Issue… Pullman Chamber Commerce Gladish Community & Cultural Center Pullman Kiwanis Habitat for Humanity Rural Resources Washington State University Pullman School District Community Calendar Pullman Regional Hospital League of Women Voters Community Colleges of Spokane Pullman Heritage Depot Pullman Community Montessori Washington Idaho Symphony Whitman County Humane Society Community Action Center
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber. Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce:
• B&L Bicycles • Melinda Beasley • Best Western Plus University Inn • Birch & Barley • Coast Hilltop Inn • Dan Walker Productions LLC • Dave Christy State Farm Insurance • Eastside Marketplace • Evangelical Free Church of the Palouse • Innovia Foundation • La Quinta Inn & Suites • Merry Cellars • Moscow Family Eye Care • Palouse Discovery Science Center
As the heart and soul of our historic community, downtown Pullman serves as the connector to each other, to our rich heritage, while providing a welcoming place where lifelong memories are made.
from the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, it has become clear that support and active participation of all colleagues across the entire community is key to a thriving downtown. The mission of the DPA to serve as the connector Established in 2018, the Downtown Pullman for residents, business, and all partners in our community with an eye on creating Association (DPA) continues to work to build vitality in our historic downtown, brings a partnerships with citizens, organizations, renewed level of importance. By promoting and businesses to create of a vital, historic commerce, culture, and celebration through downtown that instills Pullman pride for all. With the support of and in close collaboration events and district-wide initiatives, the DPA with Washington State University, the Pullman links our history and home-town values with vibrancy and vitality to promote growth and Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Pullman, the association has grown to represent opportunity. more than 70 active business owners across the DPA general membership meetings are held Pullman Community. bi-monthly on the 4th Monday beginning at During this time of economic recovery
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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
SEPTEMBER 2021
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Welcome home Gladish Alumni! Community Band of the Palouse
Begins regular fall rehearsal schedule The band is expected to begin regular weekly rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Information about the popular band is available at its website: palouseband.org. Direct questions by email to: palouseband @gmail.com
Among the many volunteers who worked on the Oscarfest reunion, were Kathleen Pierce, left, and Linda Otten Belz, right, showing off a ’50s lettermen’s sweater.
More than 180 PHS alumni and others enjoyed two days in the Palouse as they celebrated time at Gladish (then PHS) with the memorable Principal Oscar Gladish. The ‘50s, 60s and 70s, were well represented at events highlighted with a banquet in Gladish Gym.
New members are welcome!
Vendors at Gladish yard sale went home with lots less than they brought!
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, isil.aferguson@ outlook.com • Pullman Art Car, https://thepullmanartcar.com/ • Schauer Music, angelaschauer@ yahoo.com • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162 CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center, 334-1234 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114 • YMCA of the Palouse
FITNESS/WELLNESS • AA District 2 • Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com • E. WA Surf Soccer Club Palouse, Brandon Schreiner • Inspired Martial Arts, LLC www. facebook.com/InspiredMartialArtsPullman • 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 FOODS • A&Y Cuisine ORGANIZATIONS • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 • Amalgamated Transit Union • American Legion Post 52 • Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-3397110 • 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 • Whitman County Humane Society SCHOOLS • AC Driving School, Room 306 • Pullman Community Montesorri (Public School)
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PULLMAN KIWANIS
SEPTEMBER 2021
13th Annual
Stuff the Bus Thank you for a successful Stuff the Bus school supplies drive! The Kiwanis Clubs of Pullman and Moscow, along with our local school districts, would like to thank everyone who contributed to the 13th Annual Stuff the Bus and helped hundreds of kids and their families in Pullman, Colton/ Uniontown, Colfax, and Moscow. It’s especially welcome in these difficult times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We especially want to thank our sponsors from all over the Palouse who showed the depth of our community spirit with their donations! We had too many donors to list here, but please visit pullmankiwanis.org to see the many businesses and individuals who generously supported kids and families in our area. The donations will be used to purchase supplies for local students. A special thanks to Dissmore’s IGA for hosting the bus and their buy-a-bag campaign to donate supplies to the schools! We also collected 21 musical instruments, which will be refurbished and provided to the Pullman Schools for band and orchestra students.
pullmankiwanis.org We meet at noon on Thursdays with fascinating programs and more, via Zoom or at Zeppoz in limited numbers. Guests are always welcome!
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RURAL RESOURCES
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Caregiver Coffee Celebration: Meet and Greet Let Us Say Thank YOU! Rural Resources will be celebrating the Family Caregivers of Whitman County Friday, September 24th. This event will be held outside at the Rural Resources Pullman Office 10:00 am until noon at 1300 Henley Ct, Ste 1 Pullman, WA 99163 Please save the date and join us as we take the opportunity to highlight the work that family caregivers do for their loved ones. There are no one-size fits all description for family caregivers. This term refers to those who support aging parents, partners who care for ill spouses, or anyone who assists with a loved one’s disability or health problems. Family caregivers are found in all communities across the United States, and we would like to take this time to say thank you. Please join us for coffee, juice, pastries, fruit, and some neat caregiver treats!
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
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"Portrait of Thelma and Nat Jackson" by Jennifer Kuhns is one of the works on display during the "Black Lives Matter Artist Grant Exhibition" at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU.
In a flurry of movement, students pass the Crimson Cube, the crimson-clad building that houses the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU on the WSU Pullman campus.
Art museum presents two new exhibits
awardees provide historical context and talk about recent events in the search for racial equity. The discussion is moderated by Lisa Guerrero, associate vice provost for inclusive excellence.
Two new exhibits at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU explore the African-American experience and Black Lives Matter movement. Both exhibits open Sept. 7 and are complemented by three special events, including an opening reception.
• Black Lives Matter Artist Grant Exhibition. Through Dec. 18. This show celebrates 20 Washington artists who are using their voices, experiences, and artistic expression toward social justice efforts in response to the Black Lives Matter movement and systemic racism. The recipients are: Aisha Harrison, Lisa Myers Bulmash, Hasaan Kirkland,
Rene Westbrook, Troy Riley Miles, Jasmine Iona Brown, Robert J. Lloyd, Grace June, Zinda K. Foster, Whitney Evans, Jennifer Kuhns, Cynthia Camlin, Myron Curry, Jackie Schaubel, Derek E. Johnson, Maya Milton, Bonnie Hopper, Tracy PoindexterCanton, Damon Brown, and Felicia Follum. Each awardee received a grant of $2,500 to fund the creation of art and public awareness. The grants were made in a partnership with the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, which funded similar programs at the University of Oregon and Portland State University. Join WSU for Black Lives Matter: An Intergenerational Discussion from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the museum. Select
• Mirror, Mirror: The Prints of Alison Saar. Through March 12, 2022. This show features nearly 50 prints and five sculptures from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation. Saar, a Los Angeles artist, is influenced by American folk art, ancient Europe, and Africa. Her work narrates the African-American experience from the personal to the political. She’s known for her powerful sculptures and printmaking. Join WSU for an Exhibition Tour with Alison Saar from 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the museum.
• Read more about Kuhns’s portrait of the Jacksons: jkmosaic. com/jk/nat-and-thelma-jacksonportrait-completed. • Meet the artists: museum.wsu. edu/events/2020-artist-profileswinners-black-lives-matter-artistgrant.
An opening reception for both
Road just east of the main WSU Pullman campus.
The farm stand and online store will both be open throughout September at WSU’s Eggert Family Organic Farm. Expect plenty of produce.
Elizabeth Chilton, Washington State University’s provost and executive vice president, will also become the first chancellor of the Pullman campus in a phased transition culminating next July. “Given the expansive research and scholarship that takes place on our flagship campus, expanding the provost role to include leadership of the Pullman campus makes a great deal of sense,” says WSU President Kirk Schulz, who will focus on setting the strategic vision and direction for the WSU system, advocating for higher-education policy, engaging in philanthropic priorities, and representing WSU at the state and federal levels.
WSU’s six campuses. A chancellor in the WSU system provides overall leadership of a campus, while the provost is WSU’s highest ranking academic officer, responsible for guiding all aspects of the university’s systemwide academic mission. Chilton, who joined WSU a year ago, is “honored and thrilled to take on this expanded role in the next year.”
She adds, “Our Pullman campus is distinct from the other campuses in its history, size, and local community. It’s our only residential campus, and it’s the seat of Cougar Athletics. When it comes to decisions affecting the Pullman campus operations or our relationships with communities and constituencies on the Palouse, the Until now, WSU presidents campus needs the same distinctive have also served as the de facto autonomy afforded our other WSU chancellor in Pullman, the largest of campuses.”
“September is probably one of the best months at the organic farm for the best selection of products,” says farm manager Brad Jaeckel. “You can find everything from leafy greens to summer mainstays like carrots and cucumbers, but also all the fall crops. Red, purple, and yellow potatoes. Red and yellow onions. And winter squash by the end of the month.” The farm, part of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, is regularly open 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays, May through October. It’s located on Animal Sciences
The museum is located in the Crimson Cube on Wilson Road across from the CUB. Call (509) 335-1910. On the web: museum. wsu.edu. • Read more about Kirkland in a recent issue of Washington State Magazine: magazine.wsu. edu/2021/04/28/for-evers-hope.
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exhibits takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the museum. Celebrate with Schnitzer, Saar, and awardees of the Black Lives Matter Artist Grant Program.
Sign up for the farm’s newsletter at css.wsu.edu/ organicfarm/ or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ WSUOrganicFarm/ for the most up-to-date info on farm sales and produce availability.
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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEPTEMBER 2021
Once a Greyhound… Always a Greyhound Juston Pollestad, Pullman High School Principal One of my many joys as principal here at Pullman High School is to give tours to our alumni during the summer (I love showing off our beautiful building). During a typical summer I have the pleasure of giving several tours of the remodeled Pullman High School to classes celebrating their reunions. I’m careful to call this building remodeled as opposed to new. For many of our alumni, the “new” high school was the building that held this location beginning in 1972 when PHS moved from the current Gladish Building. Over the past few years, I’ve been able to give tours to classes celebrating their 20th, 25th, 30th, and 40th reunions. Regardless of how long it’s been since the alumni had graduated from PHS, they all return with fond memories, and a sense of pride in being a Greyhound. That Greyhound pride comes from the connections they made while at PHS. Our alumni walk the halls and reminisce about their time here, connections they made, and memories they share. The constant that arises during their reminiscing revolves around the adults who impacted their lives. (The teachers that took extra time to help them; those who
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
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were so passionate about their subject, that they, as a student, fell in love with the subject themselves; or the teacher that gave them grace because they knew life at home was at times more difficult than any challenges that could arise at school.) The other common topic brought up by alumni is the connections they made with peers. They remember what it was like to be in the school play, to be a part of FFA, play on a sports team, perform in band concerts, or have made new friends by joining a club. It’s these connections from our teachers and offerings that bind us together as Greyhounds. I’m thankful we are back in our building where our teachers can support our students and where our students can get back to participating in the activities, clubs, and athletics they enjoy. Our students don’t realize it yet, but those connections are already happening for them. Today’s Greyhounds are making memories that will be discussed at future reunions decades from now. We are building connections that will remind them they are Greyhounds for the rest of their lives!
Pullman High School Class of 1980.
Pullman High School Class of 1990.
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Meeting the Needs of Students with the Help of Professional Learning Communities Bob Maxwell, Superintendent The effects of the pandemic on schools turned a spotlight on education and the need to continue to improve our educational systems to meet the needs of all current and future students. The last year has been challenging. Despite the heroic efforts of educators throughout our district, the inequities present in our various systems seemed to be exacerbated by the pandemic. Virtual learning and our need to adapt quickly revealed that student access to the same high-quality education was limited for some. Pullman School District staff are committed to ensuring learning while challenging and supporting each student to achieve their full potential. As a community we want to see results in the classroom for the lifelong betterment of your students. Starting the 2021-2022 school year, it is imperative that our learning efforts are targeted and result in a positive impact for all students. We have a lot of ground to cover in order to accomplish our mission. To help us move forward we will be utilizing professional learning communities (PLCs) to support teaching and learning. The term professional learning community (PLC) has been around for decades and the research indicates that the most effective schools and the most effective departments within schools utilize professional learning communities. While many of our staff have participated in a PLC or attended a training, an important step moving forward will be moving beyond the professional learning community concept of a “title” to “substantial action” as noted in the publication of Professional Learning Communities at Work™: Best Practices for Enhancing Student
Achievement by Richard DuFour and Robert 2. Educators cannot fulfill the fundamental Eaker (Solution Tree Press, 1998). According purpose of learning for all if they work in to Professional Learning Communities at Work™, isolation. Therefore, they must work together when a school functions as a professional learning collaboratively to address those issues that have community, its members: the greatest impact on student learning and must take collective responsibility to ensure the • Collectively pursue a shared mission, vision, learning takes place. values, and goals. 3. Educators will not know the extent to which students are learning unless they have a results orientation, constantly seeking evidence and • Engage in ongoing collective inquiry into best indicators of student learning. They will use practice and the “current reality” of student that evidence to identify students who need achievement and the prevailing practices of the additional time and support for learning and school. to inform and improve their own practice in • Demonstrate an action orientation and the classroom. experimentation. I am excited to announce that Pullman School • Work interdependently in collaborative teams focused on learning.
• Participate in systematic processes to promote continuous improvement.
District will be participating in the WASA PLC at Work Project beginning this fall in partnership with Solution Tree. This three-year statewide • Maintain an unrelenting focus on results. project is designed for district leaders to engage In their subsequent work Dr. DuFour, Dr. deeply in the PLC at Work process to address Eaker, and Rebecca DuFour argue that these issues of equity and to ensure that all students characteristics are driven by three big ideas that learn at high levels. Through the WASA PLC at guide the daily work of educators in a professional Work Project, we will be intentional in making learning community: sure our learning efforts are targeted and result in 1. The fundamental purpose of the school a positive impact for all students. District leaders is to ensure high levels of learning for all and staff will engage in professional learning using students, and the extent to which the school is a unique blend of research-based, results-driven successful in achieving that purpose will have services to address learning recovery and improve a profound effect on the short- and long-term learning outcomes for all students. success of students. The relevant question in a professional learning community is not “Was it taught?” but rather, “Was it learned?” The shift from a focus on teaching to a focus on learning underpins the work of a professional learning community.
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• JES = Jefferson Elementary School • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center • PHS= Pullman High School • PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center • PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College
• PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 15
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• Franklin PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m at FES. A virtual option will be available. • Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m via Zoom • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 15
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• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PRH, Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: “Practice the Pause”, 5:30 p.m., see pg 15 • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at PHS. *Location subject to change
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• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at PHS • PSD, PHS Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m at PHS. *Location subject to change
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• Music on Main, Pine Street Plaza, 6 p.m., see pg 1 • PSD, Jefferson PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Meeting will be held in-person at JES. A virtual option will be available.
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• Music on Main, Pine Street Plaza, 6 p.m., see pg 1
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• PRH, Coffee Club, 10 a.m., see pg 15 • WSU, Faculty Artist Series – Dr. Julie Wieck, “Together Again! A Soprano and Friends,” Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, Schedule with INBC, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., see pg 15 • WSU, Strauss and Friends: Music for Horn and Piano, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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• At the Depot, Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.
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• At the Depot, Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.
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• PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m, see pg 15
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• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2 p.m., see pg 15
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 15
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 15
• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2 p.m., see pg 15 • PSD, LMS Booster Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m at LMS or via Zoom
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• PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 1 p.m., see pg 15 • PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 15
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• PRH, Wild Goose Qigong with Liz Lee, Lac, 1 p.m., see pg 15 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center
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• PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 15 • WSU, Faculty Artist Series – Christiano Rodrigues, Kimbrough Music Building, 7:30 p.m.
• PSD, Teacher-Principal Collaboration Day (Early Dismissal, K-12) • PRH, Wild Goose Qigong with Liz Lee, Lac, 1 p.m., see pg 15 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • RH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, Virtual Mtg, 4:30 p.m., see pg 15 • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at PHS. *Location subject to change
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• PRH, Wild Goose Qigong with Liz Lee, Lac, 1 p.m., see pg 15 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m, Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PRH, Board of Commissioners, Wednesday, ZOOM, see pg 15
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• Music on Main, Pine Street Plaza, 6 p.m., see pg 1 • WSU, Orchestra Concert, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
SEPTEMBER 2021
Meet Pullman’s Newest Providers and Hospitalists Our Pullman Regional Hospital family is growing! Meet some of the newest additions to our world-class care team.
Dr. Erik Bayona September 1, Psychiatrist Dr. Bayona is joining Palouse Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, a member of the Pullman Regional Hospital Network. He works with patients of all ages and takes great care to provide a safe environment for patients to share and learn about their mental and emotional health.
Dr. Karen Geheb Dr. Geheb, Director of Hospital Services, has been an integral part of the hospitalist program. She cares for every patient as she would care for her own family member, and enjoys providing education as opportunities arise. She values the opportunity to have an impact on many patients at once.
Dr. Mathew Taylor Dr. Taylor is joining Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic, PLLC September 1. As a board eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Palouse. He recently completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship with Orthopaedic Research of Virginia and is excited to begin seeing patients in the Inland Northwest.
Welcome: Dr. Cameron Wilson Dr. Wilson worked in the biotech industry before pursuing becoming a Hospitalist. He enjoys the problem solving aspect of internal medicine and values data, patient input, and weighing the all the possible solutions when developing a treatment approach. Providing patient-focused, evidence-based care is at the heart of everything he does.
Dr. Aaron Vandenbos Dr. Vandenbos is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon that has recently returned from Germany, where he spent 5 years serving Active Duty Military as U.S. Army Major. He will be joining the team at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic, PLLC October 1.
Welcome: Helen Frankos, PA-C Helen believes in educating patients so they can take an active role in their healthcare. Building relationships with patients and families and using a team approach to get the patient back to health are pillars of healthcare.
Dr. Mark Winkler Dr. Winkler finds the Hospitalist field to be both challenging and rewarding—which is why he enjoys it so much. Providing quality care recommendations and assistance to patients and their families is important to him.
Welcome: Hazmat Oshun, ARNP Hazmat feels that a caring attitude goes a long way for patients. He decided to pursue a career as a Hospitalist because he wanted to make change in the healthcare field— both for the patient experience and for the patient families.
These providers are ready to deliver high quality, patientfocused care across our region. Join us in welcoming them to the Palouse, get to know a little more about them, and find out how they can aid you in your healthcare journey.
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SEPTEMBER 2021
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September | Health Education Calendar 1st Board of Commissioners, Wednesday, ZOOM, Hospital Administration 3rd Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, Schedule with INBC, 1st Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves.org 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, Sundays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, ZOOM, Bdentler4175@gmail.com 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ZOOM, Emily 856-520-2983 8th Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: “Practice the Pause”, Jessica Rivers, Care Coord/Advance Care Planning Coord/Facilitator, 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, ZOOM, www.pullmanregional.org/www-rsvp 10th Coffee Club, Contact Organizer, 2nd Friday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, ZOOM , Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org; 509-336-7404 12th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, Virtual Meeting, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Zoe Cooley @208-835-3071 and, Lorraine Cline @509-758-0284 13th, 27th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2nd & 4th Monday, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Cherie Villeneuve, cvilleneuve@ruralresources, 509-332-0365
14th Women’s Leadership Guild: Grant Presentations/ Evaluations, Must RSVP/Free to attend, Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Round Top Public House Pavilion, RSVP at www.pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp 15th, 22nd, 29th Wild Goose Qigong with Liz Lee, Lac, Pullman Regional Hospital/Summit Therapy, $12/scholarships Available, Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Pks n Rec Dance Studio, 509-338-3227 Sign-up; Info: liz.lee@ pullmanregional.org 20th NCOA’s AMP: Class Registration, size limit, Sessions start in October; $20 fee, includes packet & book, Monday, https://www.pullmanregional.org/aboutus/center-for-learning-innovation, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org Breast Feeding Support, No Fee/No Registration, Every other Monday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, ZOOM, 509-332-1163 17th Children’s Health Art Outreach Partnership, WSU-CCC/PRH-CLI, 3rd Friday of Month, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/ center-for-learning-innovation, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org
22nd Lupus Fibro Support Group, Virtual Mtg, 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, New Sessions in Fall, For info consult BirthPlace, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, 509-332-1163 Advanced Care Planning Services, No cost, Must Schedule, By appointment, 509-336-7559 Pre Op Total Joint Class, Video, 24hrs/7, https://info.pullmanregional.org/joint-replacementonline-class, Maile Kellar, PTA, Orthopedic Care Coordinator 22nd Jean’s Reads & Recommendations, Last Wednesday, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/centerfor-learning-innovation, Noel Nicolai, PhD. 25th 15th Annual Pullman Regional Foundation Gala, Registration/$125, Saturday, SEL Event Center, www.pullmanregional.org/gala Palouse Parkinson’s Support Group, For Info Only, 208-882-5770, criersgard@yahoo.com Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, Not Meeting Due to COVID, Annie Pillers 509-332-4414
Weekend Childbirth, $75/couple, Next Session October, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 509-332-1163 Childbirth 101, New Classes in Fall, Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, ZOOM, 509-336-1163
for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
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PUBLIC MEETINGS Due to COVID-19 precautions we expect all our public meetings to be held via Zoom. Links to the meetings are available on the League website lwvpullman.org several days before the scheduled meeting.
SEPTEMBER 2021
LWV OF PULLMAN DONATES BOOKS TO LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS
EVENING MEETINGS Evening meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Good Food Coop September 2, 7:00 – 9:00 p,.m. A meeting with Sue Guyette, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Pullman Good Food Co-op She will fill us in on the goals and progress toward bringing a full-scale, natural food co-op to Pullman. Election Forums Week of October 12 LWV of Pullman will be holding voter forums for the two contested races in Whitman County, City Council seat for Ward 1, and the Pullman School Board. Check the website lwvpullman. org for additional information and dates and times. Comprehensive Plans Update (Drafts of City & County) November 4, 7:00 – 9:00 p,.m. There are two Comprehensive Plan Updates underway in 2021. The City of Pullman and Whitman County are both working with teams of planners and engineers to re-write documents that look to the future for their jurisdictions. The comprehensive plans are the guiding documents for all zoning codes and covers land use, transportation public services economic development, public services, parks, trails, recreation facilities and utilities. A presentation by the planners will summarize these important plans and the process that is being followed.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES Brown Bags are held the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Downtown Pullman Association September 21 Downtown Pullman Association is dedicated to the economic recovery from the past year by providing leadership and organizational structure to make our downtown center the place that people want to be. These supportive efforts by the DPA are more critical than perhaps ever before. DPA is working toward a vibrant and resilient downtown Pullman. Join us and learn what is going on.
A main focus of the League of Women Voters is to support democracy by educating voters (and future voters). As part of that focus the League of Women Voters of Pullman has donated copies of the civics book the State League publishes to local schools and libraries. The book, The State We're In, Washington—Your Guide to state, Tribal, and Local Government, is published in three versions, one for grades 3-5, one for grades 7-12, and a teacher's edition. These highly acclaimed books are colorful and engaging with many illustrations, graphs, photos and drawings. A set of ten books was given to Neill Public Library so they can make a book club kit that will be available to teachers and homeschool families. A set containing one of each book was given to each of the local school districts. Sets are also being given to each of the Whitman County public libraries. For more information or to order books go to https://lwvwa.org/books.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: LENNIS BOYER We moved to Pullman from Reno in 1990 when my husband was offered a faculty position in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at WSU. I worked as a pediatrician at Palouse Pediatrics until my retirement in December of 2019. We have four children, all whom attended Pullman schools. I have always been interested in the League of Women Voters but have not had the time to be involved until now. I love the commitment of LWV to community/state/national issues and the way the organization provides educational opportunities for the public to learn about these issues. I’m interested in continuing the LWV focus on poverty locally. Other topics of interest include combating climate change and civics education.
Election Misinformation Project October 19 The last election cycle was full of charges of voter fraud and misinformation. The League of Women Voters of Washington has undertaken the Elections Misinformation Project. Linnea Hirst, chair of the project, will talk about the project and what has been learned. The project team is interviewing each county auditor as well as the Secretary of State Office about concerns, stories, and investigations of voter fraud.
• 10/15 Ballots mailed—Start of 18 day voting period
Malden, WA: One Year After the Fire November 16
• 11/2 Election Day—Ballots must be in drop box or postmarked by that day
On Labor Day weekend, Malden, WA was devastated when the Babb Road fire destroyed 80% of the homes in the town of roughly 200 people. The fire started when a tree fell onto power lines. More than 120 homes in the Malden area were destroyed. One year later, the town continues to show resilience. Learn about their process to rebuild an entire community.
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• 10/25 Last day to register to vote on line or by mail (can register in person up to & on Election Day at Elections Office in Colfax.
Free LWV Membership for Students Any individual aged 16 or older, male or female, may become a League member. Dues are $65 for a single membership and $90 for a household membership (two people at the same address). A student membership is free. (A student is defined as an individual who is enrolled either full or part-time in an accredited institution.) Dues are not tax deductible. See www.lwvpullman.org to join.
SEPTEMBER 2021
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE IN PULLMAN
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Comeback Time Continue your educational journey with us this fall season! Join our welcoming community for the high-quality services and instruction where you can thrive. Small class sizes, an outstanding faculty team, and comprehensive student services guarantee that your learning success is our priority. And we are hiring. We have openings for adjunct faculty in the social sciences and mathematics and for a part-time office assistant, bit.ly/ccspullmanjobs. For the most up-to-date information on our hours of operation, please check bit. ly/ccspullman or call our welcome desk, 509.322.2706. Please also review the WSU public health requirements ahead of your visit with us at the WSU Pullman campus, bit.ly/ wsucovidinfo. • Sep-Dec Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS+ Open Enrollment, M-Th • Sep 20 First Day of Fall Quarter ‘21 • Dec 13 Final Day of Fall Quarter ‘21
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PULLMAN HERITAGE DEPOT
SEPTEMBER 2021
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WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY
SEPTEMBER 2021
WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
SEPTEMBER 2021
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Yosemite’s Long and Winding Road
Star Pet
The long road to rescue and recovery began in June when a dog was discovered wandering in the canyons on Wawawai Road. It appeared that she had been wandering for some time and later it became clear that she had birthed many liters of puppies. She may have been abandoned when she could no longer breed. At the time she was found, though, all the rescuers could see was that she was in horrible shape with multiple lacerations and raw skin. She was immediately brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital where she received initial treatment and the next day was stable enough for Pullman Animal Control to bring her to the Whitman County Humane Society. That’s where Dr. Andy from TLC came in. The vet immediately began a treatment plan that would include medications to address her skin infections. The meds would help clear up her overall yeast and ear infections.
Meet Margie! Miss Margie was the best momma cat ever. This lovely girl gave birth to two different litters of kittens this spring and summer but was quite elusive when it came time for her to come to the shelter to be adopted. Now this bigeyed feline is here!
Given the big name of Yosemite, the shelter reached out to one of their foster volunteers so that Yosemite could be in a home environment while she continued to heal. During the fostering period, she was bathed every day in addition to being given medications. She was at the foster’s home for several weeks before being well enough to return to the shelter. While there, she experienced the comfort of a loving home and learned about dog food (which it seemed she had never eaten). Yosemite thrived with people!
While all of Margie’s sweet kittens have been adopted, she is still waiting for her forever home. Her babies were so sweet we named them Jelly Donut, Waffle, Cannoli, and Graham Cracker—and we attribute their sweetness to momma Margie. Margie is shy at first and may take some time to get comfortable in her new home, but she loves people and knows where to look for attention once she is comfy. She has been getting closer with each staff member and loves when they spend time with her. She loves to sleep in the sun and watch all the activity happening through the windows. We think with a little time and love, she will make you a very happy human with her warm love.
Now at the shelter, this 5-year-old Staffordshire Terrier is ready to go HOME. She loves people, unconditionally. She would make the perfect companion to adults and older kids. But the shelter staff has said that she doesn’t do well with other dogs or cats. Yosemite is a dog with a heart as big as her name. She is ready for a new adventure now, all thanks to the loving kindness of people as well as from the support of our community. Your support makes saving animals like Yosemite possible. Thank you!
Margie's adoption fee is $90. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, FIV/FeLV/Heartworm tested negative, dewormed, and has been microchipped. She has been cleared by our veterinarian for adoption!
So Many Reasons to be Grateful Thank You, Mutt Strutt Sponsors!
Thank you to our Fur Ball Sponsor!
All the Dee-Oh-Gees had an awesome time meeting new pups and people at Mutt Strutt. 10,000 puppy kisses and tail wags to our sponsors who helped raise funds for Pooch Park and WCHS: • Inland Northwest • Evergreen Tire & Auto Repair Broadcasting • Zelda’s Pet Grooming • Tri State Outfitters • Tail Waggin’ Adventures • Palouse Country Candy • Amber’s Grooming Salon • J&H Printing • Alpine Animal Hospital
Thank you, Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies!
Whitman County Humane Society has received a $3,000 grant from The Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies to provide vital spay/neuter surgeries and to improve the quality of life for animals and their guardians in Whitman County. We will be able to complete more than 75 spay/neuter surgeries for companion animals of low-income residents of Whitman County as well as for the management of feral or free-roaming cats county-wide.
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Thank You, United Way of Whitman County! Each year nearly 150,000 cats and dogs end up in shelters across Washington. To address the pet homelessness issue at WCHS thanks United Way of Whitman County for its source, the SPAY ~ NEUTER ~ ADOPT Washington license awarding the shelter $1,250 to support our efforts to plate will help fund life changing spay/neuter surgeries. improve human and animal health through spay and Spaying or neutering is the most humane and effective method neuter efforts county-wide. for reducing the number of homeless pets and provides The $1,250.00 will provide the funds for surgeries significant health and behavioral benefits as well. Reducing pet that will help reduce pet overpopulation—especially homelessness means less suffering for stray and abandoned among feral cats and barn cats. animals, as well as fewer tax dollars spent on caring for animals in need. Tabby cat named Dory and a mixed breed dog named awarded to Washington animal agencies like the Whitman Laurie pictured on the license plate were assisted by this County Humane Society for the purpose of increasing spay/ specialty plate program. $28 dollars of the fee collected by the neuter services. Thank you for your support! Department of Licensing goes directly to The Federation to be
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 Wendy Ortman www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422
COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
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SEPTEMBER 2021
The Food & Shelter Folks
Riverview’s Grand Opening Celebrates Community
Top Left: Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson, Community Action Center’s Board Chair, speaks about how Riverview fills demand for affordable homes in Pullman. Center: Community Action Center staff, board, and friends gather in Riverview’s Community Room. Top Right: Riverview resident Wayne Heggemeier cuts the ribbon to officially open Riverview Apartments while Pullman Mayor & CAC Board Chair Glenn Johnson, retired Housing Development Manager Dale Miller, and Executive Director Jeff Guyett look on.
Community Action Center’s staff, board, and friends gathered at Riverview Apartments on August 11 to celebrate the grand opening of Pullman’s newest affordable housing. Riverview’s 56 homes were constructed as stable, permanent housing for people with very low incomes and experiences of homelessness. Riverview houses veterans, people with disabilities, families with children, and people with experiences of domestic violence. The project broke ground just before the pandemic, which delayed construction timelines
and increased building construction costs. Despite setbacks, Community Action Center was able to lease the first units in November 2020, and now all 56 units are leased up.
infrastructure costs), numerous funders, and Community Action Center. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit investor group, R4 Capital, Riverview resident Wayne Heggemeier cut the and Banner Bank, our construction lender, ribbon to officially open the apartment complex. Washington State Housing Trust Fund, and Community Action Center all helped fund In his remarks, he highlighted the sense of the $12 million housing project. Impact community at Riverview and the friendliness Capital loaned the project $500,000 for preand helpfulness of his neighbors. development costs, such as design, engineering, The project brought together the City market studies, environmental reports, and of Pullman (participating in some off-site application preparation.
Mobile Farm Stand Brings Local Produce to Rural Towns The Mobile Farm Stand hit the roads of the Palouse this summer, visiting ten towns with farm stand stops and selling 36 different types of produce to folks throughout the county. “We’ve had a ton of community support,” said Carrie Chase, Community Action Center’s Community Food Manager. “People are bringing in their fresh produce to add to our inventory. We have the decal on the van so we look “official” and people can see we’re in their community.” mint, rhubarb, apples, and cucumbers. Local farms provide the produce, including WSU Some of the 36 types of produce featured Organic Farms, Albion Community Gardens, include kale, beets, arugula, chard, shallots,
Community Food We are taking food donations by • Toothbrushes, shavers (men and women), appointment! Please call the front desk (509tampons, natural hair shampoo (i.e. , Argan 334-9147) to make an appointment to donate oil, tea tree & jojoba hair oil, etc.) food. We also encourage monetary donations. • Baby wipes Your dollar will go farther in buying food than if • Size 6 pull-ups you spend it yourself at the store! Please donate You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 We need the following donations: (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). To donate, please come to the parking lot, call the front desk, and • Granola bars we will have a staff member come to your car to • Protein bars take the donation. • Laundry soap
and Runner Bean Ranch. “People have asked us for cooking classes to help them cook our produce,” Chase said. “We partnered with Backyard Harvest and they are promoting their cooking classes.” The Mobile Farmstand operates on a “paywhat-you-can model,” while communicating suggested prices. Some customers pay higher prices as a donation to cover food costs for those with lower incomes who pay less. “Any money we make goes right through the food bank and out into the community,” Chase said.
FOOD PANTRY MONDAY Closed TUESDAY Closed WEDNESDAY
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Please note our Free Room is now closed due to COVID-19 regulations.
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