Pullman Community Update
VOL. 25 | NO. 10 OCTOBER 2020
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
New family medicine doctors now providing care in Pullman
HOMES FOR HEALTH PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Laura Baker, M.D., Pullman Family Medicine
Drue Webb, M.D., Pullman Family Medicine
Molly K. Webber, MD, Palouse Medical
Molly J. Thompson, MD, Palouse Medical
Laura Baker, M.D., Pullman Family Medicine
Molly K. Webber, MD, Palouse Medical
Dr. Laura Baker is a family medicine doctor from east Texas who received her training at Texas A&M. In addition to family medicine, she will also be providing obstetrics. Her outside interests include playing the guitar, watching the Green Bay Packers play football, and “nerding out over all things Star Wars.”
Dr. Molly K. Webber is a board eligible physician providing full-time primary family medicine care. Her professional interests include providing geriatric care, lifestyle medicine, nutrition counseling, transgender/gender affirming care, treatment for chronic pain and in the field of psychiatry.
Drue Webb, M.D., Pullman Family Medicine
Molly J. Thompson, MD, Palouse Medical
Dr. Drue Webb is a family medicine doctor who also provides obstetrical care. Originally, she hails from New Mexico but has lived in many states for education and work. When she’s not in the clinic or hospital, she loves spending time outdoors with her dog.
Dr. Molly J. Thompson is a boardcertified physician providing full-time primary family medicine and obstetrical care. She enjoys taking care of patients of all ages and wants to engage with patients in a team approach to care. She has always been interested in the cultural aspects of medicine and how life experiences affect a person’s view on their health.
“I believe in patient-centered care,” says Dr Webb. “My job is to provide the patient with information and recommendations to help guide them in their healthcare decisions.”
*Palouse Medical is not part of Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network
Thank you! This spring, local brokerages, realtors, and lenders rolled out the welcome mat for generosity. Thank you to participating real estate professionals for donating a portion of the proceeds from each home sale to Pullman Regional Hospital.
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Krista Gross
Jacob T. Melinda Davis Dutton
Kris Finch
My wife recently underwent surgery at Pullman Regional Hospital and our experience was absolutely FIRST CLASS! Chris Park, Pullman Resident
Maya Petrino
Justin Shahan
Joe Pitzer Patti GreenKent
Connie Newman
We’re grateful for the support from our local radio stations KQQQ and KHTR Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation 509.332.2046•840 SE Bishop Blvd. ste. 200 Pullman, WA•pullmanregional.org/foundation
Pullman Regional Hospital recently received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Patient Experience. CMS uses a 5-star quality rating system to measure the experiences Medicare beneficiaries have with their health plan and health care system. Patient Rated Hospital
J. Craig Mick Lester Nazerali
Out of more than 3,400 hospitals nationwide to receive star ratings in July 2020, only 266 hospitals (less than 8%) received five stars, and Pullman Regional Hospital was one of only two hospitals in Washington state to receive 5-stars. CMS’ overall patient experience summary ratings are distinct from overall quality ratings and use criteria from 10 different Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey topics. Scott Adams, CEO of Pullman Regional Hospital, said the recognition serves as a strong reminder of the trust patients have in their community hospital. “In a time of uncertainty in our communities and the world, you can continue to count on Pullman Regional Hospital for high quality healthcare experience.” Pullman Regional Hospital has received 5-star ratings in patient experience by CMS in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
In This Issue… Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman School District Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse Crime Victim Service Center Pullman Community Council on Aging Pullman Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar Washington State University Community Action Center Gladish Community & Cultural Center Whitman County Humane Society Community Colleges of Spokane Pullman Depot Heritage Center League of Women Voters Pullman Community Montessori Pullman Good Food Co-op
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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
OCTOBER 2020
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Medical groups offer drive up influenza vaccination clinic in October Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network, Sid’s Pharmacy, and Palouse Medical are partnering to provide drive-up influenza vaccination clinics throughout October. Getting vaccinated this influenza season is more important than ever as we face a potential duo of respiratory diseases – influenza and coronavirus. The drive-up clinics will be held outside of Sid’s Pharmacy on the hospital campus. The clinics will be offered Saturdays & Sundays in October, specifically, October 10 (for adults only), October17, 18, and 24. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Special hours on October 18 are 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Patients of Pullman Family Medicine, Palouse Medical and Palouse Pediatrics are asked to call their doctor’s office to make an appointment for the driveup influenza clinic. For those who are not a patient of these medical clinics, we ask you to come to the drive-up clinic and get vaccinated by Sid’s Pharmacy. This is not a free clinic. Insurance will be billed and most health insurances cover the cost of the flu vaccine. For any questions please call 509-336-7609 or email clinicnetwork@pullmanregional.org
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You did it! We did it! Together we raised more than $70,000 to support Pullman Regional Hospital’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund for August Match Month. This wouldn’t have happened without the extraordinary leadership of Jeff Feuerstein—chair of the Pullman Regional Hospital Planned Giving Advisory Council and council members. We are so grateful for the incredible generosity of our community! Thank you for making a world of difference right here at home. To learn more about how you can support your hospital’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund: pullmanregional.org/covid-19-fund
Palouse Psychiatry offering telepsychiatry for children and adolescents Kelley Bitter, NP
Through a partnership with Insight, Kelley Bitter, board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, beofproviding telepsychiatry on a children and adolescents. Ms. Bitter graduated from thewill University Phoenix with her Masters of Science in Nursing with an She then went on to the& University of part-time basis asemphasis part onofeducation. Palouse Psychiatry Behavioral Health. Akron for her post-graduate certificate in family psychiatric mentaland health.adolescents. She has extensive She graduated Bitter specializes in treating children experience working as a clinical instructor and graduate student mentor and has published from the University of Phoenix with her Masters of Science in Nursing articles on mindfulness, coping and panic attacks. Ms. Bitter has worked in hospitals, health and with an emphasis on education. She then went on to University of Akron for her postwellness centers, private practice, and now, InSight Telepsychiatry. graduate certificate in family psychiatric mental health. She has extensive experience working as a clinical instructor and graduate student mentor and has published articles on mindfulness, coping and panic attacks. Bitter has worked in hospitals, health and wellness centers and in private practice. For more information, visit www.palousebehavioralhealth.com. Kelley Bitter, NP a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She specializes in treating
October | Health Education Calendar 2nd Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 1st Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves.org 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 12 Step Men, Addiction, Sundays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, ZOOM, Bdentler4175@gmail.com 5th Health Tech: Telemedicine, 1st Monday, Karly Port, Available, CLI Website, www.pullmanregional.org/ about-us/center-for-learning-innovation 5th, 19th Breast Feeding Support, Mondays, Every other week, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, ZOOM, BirthPlace 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Work In-Progress: AA Support, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ZOOM, Emily, (856) 520-2983 9th Coffee Social, Friday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, ZOOM, Noel, (509) 336-7404 11th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, Virtual Meeting, Contact Zoe or Lorraine for access, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Zoe Cooley @ (208) 835-3071 and, Lorraine Cline @ (509) 758-0284
12th, 19th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Contact Melissa for ZOOM Link, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Melissa, (509)-332-0365 14th Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: “Feeling Thermometer”, Rehwaldt , Wednesday, 5:30pm, ZOOM, Noel, (509) 336-7404 101, No Classes Until January Childbirth 14th, 28th Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, $15 Registration Fee, For meeting information consult, 12:30 pm -2:30 pm, ZOOM, BirthPlace Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, Not Meeting Due to COVID, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Hill Ray Plaza Rm 309, WHMC, Colfax, Annie Pillers (509) 332-4414 11th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, Virtual Meeting, Contact Zoe or Lorraine for access, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm, ZOOM, Zoe Cooley @ (208) 835-3071 and, Lorraine Cline @ (509) 758-0284 16th Children’s Health Art Outreach, WSU-CCC/PRH-CLI Partnership, 3 Friday of Month, CLI Website Noel, (509) 336-7404
Weekend Childbirth, No Classes Until January, Saturday, BirthPlace Pre Op Total Joint Class, Video Open 24hrs/ 7, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, On-line, Maile Kellar, PTA, Orthopedic Care Coordinator 23rd Jean’s NNLM Recommendation, 4th Friday, CLI Website, Noel Nicolai, PhD., ww.pullmanregional.org/about-us/ center-for-learning-innovation WLG: General Meeting & Social, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, wlg@pullmanregional.org 27th Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, ZOOM, Noel Nicolai, PhD. Palouse Parkinsons’ Support Group, For Info Only, (208) 882-5770; criersgard@yahoo.com
for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar
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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
OCTOBER 2020
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BOARD REPORT
Dear future school board member, If this headline piqued your interest, you likely already know there are learning standards (i.e., expectations for what students should know and be able to do) for students in Washington State , but did you also know there are standards for the expected skills, knowledge, and behaviors of school board members? The Washington School Board Standards are a framework for effective governance because there are empirical associations between districts’ student achievement and their boards’ behaviors and practices. When governance is done poorly, school boards can be a source of unpredictability, causing district resources to be directed inefficiently. When governance is done well, districts can be responsive to changing needs while maintaining a clear and steady focus on the mission of student learning. There are five core standards, each with benchmarks and indicators. All together there are over 100 indicators. It is unlikely any board could demonstrate every indicator over the course of about 30 meetings per year, but that’s okay because board governance is a long game. I knew exactly none of this when I was appointed to fill a vacant position on the school board in September 2010. Looking back across the decade, I now see the period grouped roughly into thirds. The first third, watching and learning in an “onboarding” phase; the second, improving my practice; and the third, understanding enough that I could begin to be of service to others. It’s a somewhat prolonged version of the familiar model from surgical residency: see one, do one, teach one. In November 2018, the Pullman school board implemented a new tradition of inviting two PHS students to attend WSSDA’s annual conference when it is based on the east side of the state in alternate years. This conference, which will be online this year, is the major professional development experience for all school board members in our state, and an important opportunity for keeping up with issues and trends in public education. Last year, the district also launched PHS Student Ambassadors, a key communicator group that provides feedback to the Superintendent and makes presentations to the board. School board service is a meaningful way to make long-term contributions to the community. Effective boards promote this opportunity, implicitly and explicitly, by working with the next generation of leaders. Over the last 10 years it has been gratifying to see our community provide high quality facilities and technology to support the learning of current and future students. Less tangible, but certainly no less important, has been building The Pullman Promise, a strategic plan based on collaboratively-developed cultural beliefs. In general, board service involves supporting continuous systemic improvement across all areas, while leaving day-to-day management decisions to the experts in district administration. Individual members of a school board have their own traits and interests, and this diversity brings strength to a board. Are you future-oriented and interested in supporting the next generation of students through district visioning and capital planning? Are you responsible and willing to commit the time it takes to attending meetings and reading written material? Are you broad-minded and able to appreciate multiple perspectives in a decision-making process? If so, school board service could be a good fit for you. If you’re interested in learning more, I or any current or former school board member, can provide additional insights.
Board of Directors Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org
10 years ago, I had no idea what I was getting into, and 10 years from now the world is going to be a very different place. But there will always be students and a need for board members. What about you?
President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
Allison
We would like to recognize the following employees for their many years of service: 10 Years of Service: • • • • • • • • •
Nathan Remaley Edie Talbot Blanca Cisneros Jill Bickelhaupt Andrew Dephtereos Marie Parrish (Wallace) Victoria Schoenfelder Kimberly Keizur Tricia Benton
• Eve Strongoni • Claudia Mickas
20 Years of Service: • Paula Cartwright • Sheryl Nelson
25 Years of Service: • • • •
Trish Blehm Kay Ailor Kellie Glaze Peggy Hagihara
Let’s be social! Follow Pullman Schools on Twitter and Facebook! Find the latest news and updates: LIKE us on Facebook! Pullman Public Schools: www.facebook.com/PullmanPublicSchools Kamiak Elementary: www.facebook.com/PullmanKES Franklin Elementary: www.facebook.com/PullmanFES Jefferson Elementary: www.facebook.com/PullmanJES Sunnyside Elementary: www.facebook.com/PullmanSES Lincoln Middle School: www.facebook.com/PullmanLMS Pullman High School: www.facebook.com/PullmanHS Follow us on Twitter! Pullman Public Schools: @PullmanSD Lincoln Middle School: @LMSPrincipals Pullman High School: @PullmanHS Kamiak Elementary School: @PullmanKES Franklin Elementary School: @FESFoxes Sunnyside Elementary School: @SESSuperstars Instagram: @PullmanPublicSchools @Kamiak.Elementary.School @SunnysideSuperstars @Pullman_Hounds @LMSPrincipals 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, honorablydischarged 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT
OCTOBER 2020
Pullman High School Booster Committee What is the PHS Booster Committee? The PHS Booster Committee is Pullman High School’s version of a PTA, combined with a traditional sports booster club. It is a committee rather than a club, as all the funds raised are channeled through the Pullman Education Foundation. It is, therefore, a committee of the Foundation. Our goal is to provide funding and support for Academics, Activities, Arts and Athletics. Each year we look forward to being able to support our students, and during the 2019-2020 school year, the PHS Booster Committee gave the PHS ASB $15,000 and granted over $40,000 to clubs and sports at PHS. Examples of grants we gave include: • Boys & Girls Soccer - Playertek Pods and Vests • Softball - Backstop mat and equipment • Baseball - Helmets and L Screens • Boys & Girls Swim - Jackets • MUSE Writing Club - Student writing and art book • Volleyball - New volleyballs and ball carts • Training Room - 2 NormaTec Pulse Full Body Recovery systems • Dance Team - Uniforms • FCCLA - Registration fees for State Leadership Conference • Band & Orchestra - Instrumental music posture and performance chairs • Science Team - 2 Buzzer Systems • FFA - Registration fees for Leadership Conference • Boys Golf - Rain jackets and pants • Key Club - Registration for District Convention • Yearbook - Yearbook camp and promotional items
• Boys Basketball - i-pad, practice jersey’s • Cheerleading - Warm-ups • Drama - Costumes and set materials The PHS Booster Committee normally sponsors several fundraising activities throughout the year, including concessions, gear sales, and a bi-annual fundraiser, but this year is different. We are still offering Membership opportunities, as well as our “All Sports” pass which allows you entry into ALL regular season home games for all sports during the school year (excludes playoffs). We are currently unsure if sports will be able to be played, and if so, if fans will be allowed to watch. Our Memberships and All Sports pass sales not only get you into games, but the money raised goes to support the many clubs and activities that PHS offers. Please consider supporting our students by purchasing these passes. You will be supporting current and future PHS student activities. You can visit pullmanhighboosters.org to purchase your Booster Membership or "All Sports" pass. If you are interested in purchases Pullman High School clothing and gear, visit our virtual store at http://apparelnow.com/ pullman-highschool-booster-apparel We appreciate all the support that the Pullman community gives to not only the PHS Boosters, but to the students at PHS. If you have questions, please contact Tricia Benton or Danielle Kallaher at PullmanHighBoosterPresident@gmail.com. Go Hounds!
ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE OF THE PALOUSE
OCTOBER 2020
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OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION MONTH! Every October we take time to honor survivors of domestic violence in our community and around the country, let’s also use this October to take Action towards ending domestic violence on the Palouse! Check out the ways to get involved.
Get Involved!
Love Like This Series– Mondays in October 6 - 7 pm on a secure electronic platform. Contact Karina at advocate6@atvp.org for log in permissions.
Chat about love with those you love!
If you are new to dating, or have dated for a while, come join us in conversation about what healthy dating looks like! Teens and their caregivers are welcome to join.
Start those conversations! Check out these healthy relationships conversation starters from our friends at the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: • • • • • •
What does it mean to “like someone”? How would you like to be treated in a relationship? What does respect look like? What are deal breakers for you in a relationship? What is working well in your relationship? What do you wish were different in your relationship?
Did you know that ATVP offers confidential support groups? Even during COVID-19 we are working on ways to connect survivors to support one another and learn more ways to feel safe. Call our 24-hour hotline, 509-332-4357, for more information! We look forward to hearing from you!
Looking back…. This year challenged us like never before. We met that challenge head on and were able to host our popular annual summer camps. Smaller numbers, distinct activities and physical distancing made for a fun, safe and enlightening experience. Eight campers participated in activities and conversations that focused on personal growth, healthy boundaries about what healthy relationships look like, how to be a super hero though games, crafts, and sports.
• Monday 10/5 Asking Someone Out For this first session, we will cover how do you even ask someone out for that first date? Spoiler! Healthy communication is KEY. • Monday 10/12 Texting Let’s talk everything texting and face timing –and healthy communication. How to use emojis in our text convos. • Monday 10/19 Fighting Fair During this third session, we will chat about how relationships aren’t always rosy. There will be disagreements. How do you disagree in a respectful way? Join us as we talk about healthy conflict resolution skills. • Monday 10/26 Breaking Up For our last session, as our series comes to an end, we will discuss how sometimes relationships also might come to an end. We will engage in conversation on how to end a relationship in a respectful way, and cut out the drama! SESSION 1: In Their Shoes – October 14th 6 – 7 pm. Focusing on Teen relationships. Our most popular presentation! Join us as we virtually “walk” through the steps of a teen relationship. SESSION 2: In Her shoes – October 21st 6 – 7 pm. Focused on adult women and economic justice issues. Join us in conversation about how money intersects with violence. Sesión 3: Caminando en Sus Zapatos – October 28th 6 – 7 pm. Join Karina and Letty with this Spanish version of In Her Shoes. Caminando en Sus Zapatos is great for native speakers, or perhaps if you are wanting to practice your Spanish skills, while “walking” in the shoes of a person experiencing domestic violence. We welcome you! Contact Karina at advocate6@atvp.org for log in permissions on a secure electronic platform for our In Their Shoes on line series.
Fridays in October – Friendship Friday Facebook Posts OK, so those online meetings can get a little tiresome, however, not when you join us for a virtual FAMILY FUN TRIVIA NIGHT! Go to atvp.org or the ATVP facebook page and check out the details. This trivia night is geared to be fun for the whole family! We hope to “see” you for fun and to support a good cause. October 27th 7:30 pm. Free event, donations welcome!
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse is offering educational programming through a secure online platform. Popular topics: In Their Shoes, How to access ATVP Services, Sexual Assault Prevention, and Healthy Relationships. Presentations are tailored to your needs and always are free! We look forward to hearing from you. Scan here! Or email home@atvp.org to discuss your needs or to schedule a presentation.
Follow us on Facebook - Fridays in October we will be sharing relationship conversation tips to share with your children (young and old!). Our first week focus on ages 2 to 7, then 7 – 10, 11 – 14, 14-18, and lastly over 18! It’s never too early (or late!) to normalize talking about relationships. Here at ATVP, we believe violence in 100% preventable, and getting started is as simple as a conversation with those you care about in your life.
Over 40 years of leadership in advocating for peaceful families, relationships, and communities. • 24-Hour Crisis Hotline • Advocacy-based counseling • Emergency confidential shelter • Legal & medical advocacy • Child advocacy • Community presentations & outreach • Violence prevention programming • Support groups • Information & referrals All services are confidential and free of charge.
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CRIME VICTIM SERVICE CENTER OF WHITMAN COUNTY
OCTOBER 2020
What is the definition of a hate crime? A hate crime includes any criminal offence targeted at someone that is fueled by hostility or prejudice related to an individual’s disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Help is available through the Crime Victim Service Center.
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The Crime Victim Service Center works under the umbrella of Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse who has over 40 years of leadership in advocating for peaceful families, relationships, and communities. • 24-Hour Crisis Hotline • Advocacy-based counseling
We are here for you. We offer advocacy, support, and resources to assist with the aftermath of victimization. You do not need to report the incident to law enforcement to receive services through the Crime Victim Service Center. Hate has no place in our community. If you have experienced a hate crime, please know you are not alone, and help is available. Contact our 24-hour hotline at 332-HELP.
• Emergency confidential shelter • Legal & medical advocacy • Child advocacy • Community presentations & outreach • Violence prevention programming • Support groups
Hate crimes are never acceptable! We invite you to join us in standing up against violence and being in solidarity with survivors and victims of hate crimes.
• Information & referrals All services are confidential and free of charge.
NATIONAL HATE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK
National Hate Crime Awareness Week takes place in October every year and is an opportunity to raise awareness about hate crimes and stand by those affected by it.
ATVP is looking for an ACCOUNTING MANAGER
What can you do to address the problem? • Believe survivors
• Be willing to learn, listen, and engage in conversations about race and racism.
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse is seeking an empowered, positive, reliable and self-motivated individual to join our team as the Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager influences social change by understanding that a budget is a moral document, ensuring fiscal integrity, and managing all financial operations for the organization.
• Find your voice. When you speak up, others will, too. Ask for ideas about how to counter hate at civic, neighborhood and community meetings.
Please visit atvp.org, and click, Get Involved, Employment. Interviews to begin immediately.
• Show support for community members who have been targeted. Show up at vigils, send letters and messages showing you care.
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse is an equal opportunity employer. We highly value each of our staff member’s unique life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
• Know that the CVSC is here to help. • Examine systemic inequities that contribute to human oppression and targeted violence.
• Ask your local leaders, law enforcement, educators, and youth to participate in awareness raising events.
PULLMAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING
Pullman Community Council on Aging A legacy of caring for Pullman seniors Join us in supporting Pullman seniors Pullman Community Council on Aging is truly a home-grown nonprofit. Since 1973 the Council has been working to support Pullman seniors, improve their quality of life, and bring together senior-focused community members and partner organizations into a collaborative alliance. Supported entirely through community grants and donations, PCCoA needs your help to maintain vital programs for another year. Instead of a second Palouse Night of Elegance fundraiser event, our 2020 fundraiser is going VIRTUAL. One hundred percent of all proceeds will benefit Pullman Meals on Wheels, Senior Chore Service and publication of the Guide to Senior Services for Pullman and Whitman County.
New & Improved Website Visit www.PullmanCCoA.org for: • Current COVID-19 resources for seniors • Digital copy of Guide to Senior Services • Volunteer opportunities for Meals on Wheels and Senior Chore Service • How to participate in our Virtual Silent Auction, Oct 18 – 31. You can also donate to PCCoA directly from the website. 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”.
PCCoA Virtual Silent Auction October 18 – 31, 2020 Details and how to participate are located on www.PullmanCCoA.org Please join us! With the impact of COVID-19 on seniors, Pullman Meals on Wheels is delivering 40% more meals than last year. As the virus threat continues, seniors will need to continue staying close to home for the foreseeable future. Pullman Community Council on Aging is working to find new ways to support Pullman seniors through meal programs, home chore help, as well as connecting them with new resources.
Meals on Wheels Meals are also available to seniors leaving home on a very • Age 60 or older limited basis due to COVID-19. If you • Who are unable to cook meals that are having difficulty meeting your are appetizing and healthy and nutritional needs, please contact us. • Who are unable to leave home More information is available at unassisted, or for whom leaving www.PullmanCCoA.org . takes considerable and taxing effort.
Meals are available to Pullman seniors
CONTACT US Pullman Community Council on Aging P.O. Box 1123, Pullman, WA 99163 • PullmanCCoA.org Info@PullmanCCoA.org • 509/339-4000 (includes Meals on Wheels) Programs@PullmanCCoA.org • 509/332-9627 (Senior Chore Service)
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER
OCTOBER 2020
SPOTLIGHT
BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Moscow Wild@Art 118 E 3rd St Moscow, ID (208) 669-2425 moscowwildatart.com
NEW MEMBERS Ponderosa Acupuncture 1035 NW Nye St Pullman, WA (509) 553-2383 ponderosaacupuncture.com AC Driving School 115 NW State Street #306 Pullman, WA (509) 769-7040 ac-drivingschool.com
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: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
ArtBeat, Inc Birch & Barley Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet Columbia Bank Concordia Lutheran Church Family Promise of the Palouse Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC HRC Wealth Management, LLC Fritz Hughes Idaho Inn Kindred at Home Kindred Hospice Logos School Brad Loomis Palouse Trading ProFormance Physical Therapy Pullman Firefighters – L1892 Pullman Foursquare Church Pullman Good Food Co-op Bill & Susie Skavdahl Stewart Title of Whitman County SYG Nursery & Landscaping, Inc Tammy Lewis – Team Washington Real Estate Via Family Chiropractic Walmart Washington State University Ted Weatherly Whitman County Association of Realtors
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Will Open Newest Store in Pullman on Oct. 15 Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, will open its newest location on Thursday, October 15 at 1450 S. Grand Ave. in Pullman. Creating 30 new jobs in the community, Pullman Grocery Outlet will provide big savings on name brand, high quality merchandise. Grocery Outlet stores are independently operated by local families who are committed to supporting their communities, such as the new Pullman store’s independent owner-operator Melinda Parks. “I am overjoyed to be a part of the Pullman community and be able to provide big savings on quality groceries,” said Melinda. “This partnership with Grocery Outlet gives me the ability to grow my business, create new jobs and more importantly, give back to my local community.” In celebration of the opening, from Thursday, October 15 through Thursday, November 12, customers may enter for a chance to win $1,200 in Free Groceries! To enter, customers may access the online contest at http://www.groceryoutlet.com/win-groceries-pullman. Entry must include a valid, working email address where the entrant can be notified. Winner selection will be randomly drawn. Random drawing will be conducted on or about Thursday, November 12. Winner need not be present to win but must claim prize within three days of notification or another winner will be chosen. No cash value and no substitutions, prize distributed over (24) $50 gift certificates. Valid only at Pullman Grocery Outlet. 1450 S. Grand Avenue • Pullman, WA 99163 Store Hours:7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
OCTOBER 2020
PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER
Pullman Community Update 11
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Abigail Slaughter
Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center Annual Awards Nominations Open It is time once again to honor outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations in Pullman. Please feel free to nominate an individual or an organization for the following awards. Nomination deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, October 9th.
Abigail Slaughter has participated in many activities at PHS including Yearbook and Orchestra all four years of high school. She has also participated in The Muse, and Hair club during her Junior year. Abigail and the rest of the orchestra earned academic state championship her freshman and junior year in orchestra, and really enjoys the time she spends in orchestra during Zero Period. Some of Abigail’s favorite memories of her time at PHS were when she got to help hand out the completed yearbooks at the end of each school year.
Please send your nominations to the Chamber and be sure to include the full name of the person you are nominating, which category, and why you think they deserve the award. Nominations can be mailed, faxed, or emailed.
This past summer, Abigail participated in two virtual summer camps, as well as a virtual yearbook camp, and really looked forward to whatever this school year would bring.
Chamber Member of the Year—This award goes to the individual who best represents the Pullman Chamber of Commerce through his or her efforts and participation. Must be a current chamber member.
Abigail plans to attend Brigham Young University-Idaho in the fall of 2021 and wants to study medicine in the hopes of becoming an Endocrinologist.
Name:______________________________________________ Why:_______________________________________________ Civic Improvement Award—This award is presented for outstanding contribution to improvement of our community and citizen relations. Name:______________________________________________ Why:_______________________________________________ Marshall A. Neill Community Service Award—This award is given to an outstanding individual in the community. Name:______________________________________________ Why:_______________________________________________ Chamber Hall of Fame, Historical Category—This award is presented to the family representative of a chamber member in the historical category for outstanding service, dedication and membership in the Chamber.
Mitchael LaVielle Mitchael LaVielle has played Baseball, Wrestling, Cross County and Football for PHS and lettered in every sport he has participated in since his Freshman year. He also plays Summer Legion Baseball and was co-captain of his wrestling team as a Junior last year. He helps coach younger players in baseball and wrestling and participates in the Lionheart Wrestling Club and occasionally referees club wrestling tournaments. He plans to go to college to study Exercise Physiology and hopes one day to be a coach or athletic trainer.
Name:______________________________________________ Why:_______________________________________________ Chamber Hall of Fame, Modern Category—This award is presented to chamber members for outstanding service, dedication and membership to the Pullman Chamber of Commerce Name:______________________________________________ Why:_______________________________________________ Return Nomination Forms by October 9th, 2021 Pullman Chamber of Commerce 415 N. Grand Ave. Pullman, WA 99163 Fax: 509-332-3232
Ireland Addis Interim Tourism Director Ireland Addis is our Interim Tourism and Special Events Director at the Pullman Chamber & Visitor Center. Ireland has been a great asset to the Chamber since her hire in January!
E-mail: chamber@pullmanchamber.com Past award winners can be found on our website: www.pullmanchamber.com
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 • Interim Tourism Director and Events Coordinator: Ireland Addis • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
• PRH, Health Tech: Telemedicine, https://www.pullmanregional.org/aboutus/center-for-learning-innovation • PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 – 2 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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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, Addiction, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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Abbreviations
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• City of Pullman 338-3208 • Chamber of Commerce 334-3565 • Pullman Regional Hospital 332-2541 • Pullman School District 332-3581 • Washington State University 335-7628
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• PRH, Work In-Progress: AA Support, 7 – 9 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel • PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., at PHS or via Zoom
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, Addiction, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 – 4 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3 • PSD, Kamiak PTA Meeting, 6 p.m. via Zoom
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• PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 1 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3 • PRH, 12 Step Men, Addiction, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4:30 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3 • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA Support, 7 – 9 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel
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• PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 12:30 p.m., see pg 3 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PRH, Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: Feeling Thermometer, 5:30 p.m., see pg 3
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• PRH, Work In-Progress: AA Support, 7 – 9 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3 • PSD, Franklin PTA Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
OCTOBER 2020
Visitor center reopens
The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center has reopened with modified hours, curbside service, and physical distancing guidelines. Visitors are welcome between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Face coverings are required. Patrons are also asked to maintain 6-foot distancing at all times. Regular in-person services—such as assistance with wayfinding, community and campus resources, campus parking information and permits, and other general operations—resumed with the reopening. Services continue to be provided via phone and email as well.
Organic farm sells pumpkins, cancels annual harvest festival The WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm will have pumpkins for sale during October. Pumpkins of all sizes will be available prepriced. They include baby, pie, and carving pumpkins. Pumpkins will be available at the farm stand from 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays. Order online at the Eggert Store at store.eggert.cahnrs.wsu.edu and skip the line. U-pick pumpkins will be available on a limited basis, scheduling one or two families or small groups at a time. Check the farm website at css. wsu.edu/organicfarm for the latest updates and information on scheduling. You can also sign up there for the weekly online newsletter. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the farm’s usual Fall Harvest Festival will not be held this year. Part of WSU’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, the farm was certified organic in 2004. It’s located on Animal Sciences Road just east of the WSU Pullman campus.
Campus visitors and community members also have the opportunity to purchase Cougar-made products by phone for pickup in the visitor center parking lot. Customers will be asked to call the front desk upon arrival, provide their name and vehicle description, and come prepared with a valid photo ID. A full selection of available products and pricing can be found online at visitor.wsu.edu. For more information, call 509-335-INFO or email visitor@wsu.edu. The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center is at 150 E. Spring St.
Music school hosts virtual concerts
The WSU School of Music is hosting several virtual performances in October. All performances will be livestreamed through the school’s YouTube channel: WSUPullmanMusic. Here’s a round-up. • 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2— Chris Dickey, WSU assistant professor of tuba and euphonium, will perform eclectic Chris Dickey Christopher Wilson music for solo tuba as well as music for tuba and electronics. Highlights include Four Greek Preludes by Robert Spillman, Escher’s Sketches by Walter Ross (inspired by the Dutch graphic artist who made woodcuts and lithographs), and Dyadic Affinities by Asha Srinivasan. • 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6— Gabe Condon, WSU instructor of jazz and classical guitar, will perform a repertoire of classical and jazz guitar music, including original compositions. • 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27—The WSU percussion ensemble, under the direction of Christopher Wilson, will feature works for traditional percussion instruments as well as household objects—even body percussion. Every piece will be recorded in advance and edited to be presented via livestream.
Shop WSU Surplus File cabinets. Football pads. Nike cleats. Coug-related clothing. So many chairs. These are just a few of the items for sale at WSU Surplus Stores, open for public sales from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays. Cloth face coverings are required. Surplus customers should also maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet from other customers and staff members, and follow all marked one-way aisles and entrance and exit lanes. Maximum occupancy is now 40 customers in the warehouse at a time. For more information, visit surplus.wsu.edu. For featured items, search Facebook for “WSU Surplus Stores.” WSU Surplus Stores can be reached at surplus@wsu.edu or 509335-3089. WSU Surplus Stores is at 250 Dairy Road.
OCTOBER 2020
COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
Pullman Community Update 15
The Food & Shelter Folks
Malden-Pine City Fire Rallies Community Support
As you are likely aware, on Monday, September 7th, a sudden wildfire swept through the small towns of Malden and Pine City in northern Whitman County, destroying homes and business, and displacing many folks—including many that CAC has served with Energy Assistance, Weatherization, and other household needs. For the record, the BabbMalden Fire burned more than 15,000 acres and destroyed 121 homes, eight commercial properties, and 94 other structures in Malden and Pine City. We are so sorry for the losses suffered by so many there—and want everyone in these towns to know we stand with you!
So far, we are grateful to see so many small and large community groups, clubs, foundations, churches, and individuals reaching out to the towns with real support. And as the immediate shock from the disaster begins to fade, CAC stands ready to help each household find and secure the long-term support they might need to rebuild—or re-locate—and otherwise get back on their feet. To support the Malden-Pine City communities, we ask you to donate to the Whitman County United Way effort at:
At a community meeting just one week after the fire, the pain was evident as the towns came together to start the first step in the longterm recovery process. Community Action Center is just one of many community agencies and resources supporting this work—teaming together to be sure every Malden and Pine City resident knows they are not alone.
Riverview’s Outdoor Play Area a Go!
https://donorbox.org/whitman-county-fire-relief-fund
Community Food We have started taking food donations during normal CAC business hours! We are also still in need of cash donations. Your donation will help us buy food for people who are experiencing hunger. Please donate at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We need the following donations: • Cereal/oatmeal • Dietary restriction foods (sugar-free, gluten-free, • Boxed meals dairy-free, low-sugar) • Mac n’ cheese • Toilet paper • Canned vegetables • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, • Canned beans toothpaste, deodorant)
An $18,000 grant from the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund will make a playground for children living at Riverview Apartments a reality! The grant will pay for play equipment, surfacing, and installation costs. “We are proud to sponsor your new play area,” said Lerria Schuh, Community Advocate for the Fund. “We understand that children not only need a roof over their head, they need space to play safely … to let their imaginations run and relieve some of their daily stresses.” Riverview will provide permanent homes to people with low and extremely low income, as well as for those experiencing homelessness. Riverview’s outdoor common area will feature a lawn, picnic tables, playground, and garden boxes for all residents. The outdoor area is a space where parents can play with their kids, families can eat a meal outside together, and residents can visit with neighbors as they garden together. Riverview Apartments will be complete in 2020.
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
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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
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8 am – 4:30 pm
(note the change!)
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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
OCTOBER 2020
WIS, Gladish join forces to improve Domey Auditorium By Kristin Lincoln
WIS History
In 2019, the Washington Idaho Symphony moved it office back to the Gladish Community and Cultural Center and committed to assist in a campaign to upgrade the Richard L. Domey Auditorium to meet its needs so they can once again perform in a space they can call their home.
In 1969 a small group of dedicated musicians from Pullman decided to organize the Palouse Community Orchestra. Today that The WIS had stopped performing at Gladish's community orchestra is the Domey Auditorium over concerns that the aging 60-member Washington theater space was not acoustically adequate for the Idaho Symphony (WIS). orchestra. The WIS is committed to supporting The organization has had Kristin Lincoln, the Gladish to create a performing arts center that six permanent conductors/ WIS Executive Director can highlight the quality of the WIS musicianship music directors including Dr. Music Director Dr. Dahn Pham and provide a high quality, affordable space for our region’s performing arts Martin-Beatus Meier (1971organizations to perform. 1976), Dr. H. James Schoepflin (1976-1987), Dr. L. Keating Johnson (1988-2004), Dr. Nicholas L. Wallin (2005-2009), Dr. Jeremy Briggs During these unprecedented times the WIS has had to put a pause on Roberts (2009-2018), and Dr. Dahn Pham (2018-present). performing live concerts to protect its patrons and musicians from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But this has not stopped the WIS from The WIS had combined the roles of Executive Director of the doing what it can to not only ensure they have enough financial support to organization and Music Director. However, in 2018 the organization looked weather this storm, but to also continue to fulfil its musical mission as best to again separate these roles to give more focus to the business side of the as it can. The WIS is seeking donations from the community to meet its WIS while not distracting the development of its musical prowess. Kristin monthly donation goal of $4,500. They have also launched an online silent Lincoln was hired to fulfill the Executive Director role. Along with the auction fundraiser and expanded its Online Symphony Store to include hiring of Lincoln in 2018, the WIS also brought in Dr. Pham to lead the WIS merchandise. orchestra and serve as the WIS Music Director. In addition to leading the WIS Orchestra, he is also Conductor of the WSU Symphony Orchestra, On the music side, Dr. Dahn Pham and the orchestra are working and Director of Bands at Washington State University. In addition to hard to create virtual musical performances to entertain and engage the directing the WSU Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, community until they can once again take the stage. Dr. Pham conducts the WSU Opera and Musical Theatre, and teaches While the WIS is currently having to think outside the box in terms of Instrumental Conducting and Symphonic Literature courses. He is a Conncontinuing to create orchestra performances, the orchestra and staff are Selmer Educational Clinician. With this new experienced leadership at the ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the 2021-22 season. The WIS helm, the WIS is positioned to successfully fulfill its mission and continue may be virtual at the moment, but with the continued support of the Quad to grow as an organization. Cities communities, the music will go on. Visit www.wa-idsymphony.org to support our regions only professional orchestra and help them create another 50 years of music excellence!
Tenant Highlight: Programs remain at Gladish The YMCA typical program offering pre-COVID was an after school program at each of the four Pullman Elementary Schools for youth in grades K - 5.
who make it possible to do what we do,” the director said. Parents interested in signing up their children, should email the YMCA at info@palouseymca.org or call (509) 332-3524 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Due to the continuous COVID threat, staff can't allow tours of the facility and program, but members are more than happy to answer questions remotely or schedule an appointment at the Y office at 105 NE Spring St. in Pullman.
“Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we have not been able to operate any program including our summer camp at any school location,” Josh Paparazzo, director of programs for the YMCA of the Palouse. “We are so grateful for Gladish Community Center in giving us space so we could continue serving the community especially during this fall semester. “With the area schools going to full time online learning until such time it is safe to return in mass to in- and the Pullman School District can provide lunch to the person instruction, we have had the opportunity, thanks youngsters at no charge. The Academic Camp itself costs to Gladish, to offer an Academic Day Camp for youth $200 per participant per week or $47 per daily drop in. grades K - 5 of working parents,” he said. “It is important to note that we do offer financial The focus is to help enrolled youth with the online assistance to those who qualify,” Paparazzo said. “Our learning requirements and school assignments in Y philosophy is that we will never turn down services to a structured environment to also include STEM/Art youth or families due to financial hardship. activities, physical activity and more. “We are very grateful to our donors and supporters The Y serves snacks in the morning and afternoon
The YMCA of the Palouse has been in the area since established on Nov. 24, 1894, as a collegiate group serving the Y of WSU. The organization now serves members across the Palouse area to include Whitman and Latah counties. The YMCA of the Palouse did operate out of the Gladish Community and Culture Center between its days at WSU and more recently operating out of the area elementary schools. “It is great to be back at Gladish during these times,” the director said. “We are eager to find ways to serve the community and have a place to serve from.”
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 • 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 • 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 • • • • • • • • •
• Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830 • Whitman County Genealogical ORGANIZATIONS Society Library, 332-2386 Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, • Whitman County Historical Society 509-332-4357 Archives, 334-3940 Amalgamated Transit Union • Whitman County Humane Society American Legion Post 52 • Whitman Window Cleaning, LLC Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Work Source, 509-553-3496 Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 mwood@esd.wa.gov Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-339-7110 SCHOOLS Idiopathics • AC Driving School, Room 306 Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 • Pullman Community Montesorri jeffm@mummainsurance.com (Public School)
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
OCTOBER 2020
WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Pullman Community Update 17
WCHS Rescues Cats from Malden Fire
Over the Labor Day weekend, 80% of the Whitman County town of Malden, WA was destroyed by a fire. Our hearts go out to the people of Malden! Thankfully, no people were injured, but many animals are still unaccounted for. Volunteer animal control officer Tina Coe said that they are still trying to catch some of the scared cats for whom home has now become unrecognizable. The ash was still smoldering when people turned on their hoses. That’s when some of the traumatized resident cats who had suffered burns came back—to lie in the cool, wet grass. But there was nowhere for the animals to go. Most of the owners have no home to go back to, and some of the cats needed medical attention and care immediately. WCHS has coordinated efforts with Tina in Malden and with WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). While several cats have been rescued, more are expected. Tina has seen about a dozen roaming around that they are still hoping to catch. The cats were checked in to emergency critical care at the VTH where Kylene Daschofsky, who happens to be both a WCHS board member and a 4th year vet student, assisted with the initial intake. She has been monitoring the cats’ progress and reported on three of the cats. Shelby (the cat pictured with the yellow bandages) has burns to her paws. Her owner’s home was one of the many lost to the devastating blaze. WCHS is taking care of the cat’s medical needs and will provide shelter until the owner can take her back. Bliss (the kitten with the pink and blue bandages) has burns on her abdomen as well.
Shelby
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Kylene said that Phoenix came in with burns to his nose, face, and ears as well as to his feet. He will need the most care but is holding his own right now. All the cats have signs of smoke inhalation which results in mild lung damage. Some may need oxygen. They also are reluctant to walk because their paws are so painful. Every day they need their wounds debrided and their bandages re-dressed. Nevertheless, their prognosis is good! The Malden cats need varying degrees of intensive medical management every day. When they leave the hospital, they will come to the shelter for ongoing attention that will literally get them back on their feet. Shelter Director Ashley Phelps says that our community has been astonishingly generous and over $17,000 has been raised to care for the Malden cats. Ashley said the donations allow the shelter to do what is in these cats’ best interest. Ashley said that WCHS is getting ready to provide care at the shelter and is also making arrangements for home care through the WCHS foster program. What can you do to help? Ashley said that if you are thinking about adopting, now would be a good time! Your adoption will free up space for the homeless cats of Malden. Finally, you can always donate to the cause! At the Whitman County Humane Society website you can indicate that you want your gift to go to the “Whitman County Fire Victims” fund. Thank you for your compassionate generosity.
Star Pet Meet Second Chance Chauncey
Phoenix
Membership Matters! Dues-paying members are the backbone of our organization. Your help makes it possible for us to provide compassionate care for homeless pets in our community. Become a WCHS member today!
CONTACT
Chauncey
SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-6 PM Monday-Saturday.
Hi! I’m Chauncey and I’m looking for a second chance. I was found as a skinny, beat up stray cat that nobody claimed. The people who found me held onto me for several weeks asking around for my owners before finally bringing me to WCHS. I have big beautiful blue eyes and a winning personality. But I also have scratches, scars, and hair loss from all the cat fights I have been in while I was out trying to survive on the streets. Unfortunately, I did not leave those battles unscathed. I contracted Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). I know this sounds scary, but thankfully with regular vet care and an indoor only life, I can live a long and happy life! The shelter staff think I am about seven year’s old. I am a sweet guy and love to get head and neck scratches! If you're looking for a feline friend to spoil, why not me? Care to give me a second chance? My adoption fee is $90—I am vaccinated, dewormed, micorchipped, FIV+ but FeLV and Heartworm negative, and have been cleared by a vet for adoption. 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
18 Pullman Community Update
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN
Campus Matters The current fall quarter has brought record enrollment to our Pullman Center. Our college’s outstanding faculty, a proven eLearning environment, and online schedule flexibility figured prominently in students’ and families’ decisions to start or return to college with us this fall. The affordable cost of attendance - tuition for WA residents with full-time enrollment, 15 credits, is $1,410.00 per academic quarter – and the chance to live at home represented two other critical considerations in choosing us, your local community college. While our classrooms and offices remain entirely online through the end of the calendar year, we are pleased to serve Pullman and Whitman county with excellence and allow everyone to pursue their educational goals without disruption and delay. Consider this month what we might offer you or someone in your family. Our winter quarter registration opens November 2nd, and winter quarter classes start January 4th. Contact our main office pullman@sfcc. spokane.edu or at 509.322.2706. We are here and ready to serve you!
OCTOBER 2020
ABE, GED, & HS21+ Programs
Saw Leke, HS21+ Graduate June ‘21
Complete your high school diploma with us now! High school completion is a competency-based program for adults 18 years or older, which credits you for previous education, work experience, and a GED score. Our high school completion courses are available online, each student has an individualized plan with one-on one-support, and with our open enrollment you can start today. Call us 509.279.6458. Saw Leke recently graduated from our HS21+ program. Saw has shown grit and grace in pursuing his educational goals. Besides being an outstanding student, his caring and generous personality and good humor enriched and inspired our community every day. In the following Q&A with Saw, you can retrace parts of his educational journey. Saw, tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Saw Leke. I am from Myanmar (Burma). It’s located in south east Asia. I came to the U.S as a refugee, and I have been living in the U.S for 10 years. I did not know much about the English language when I started living in Pullman. I worked all day long and every day at the restaurant called Red Bento Pullman. I got promoted to assistant supervisor in the kitchen. Later, I became a sushi chief. I ran, helped, and taught new workers in the restaurant every year. Most of them were the students at WSU. How did you get started at our college? One day, looking at the students who were celebrating their graduation with family and friends in the restaurant, something struck me about my own future. I got inspired by them and wanted to make a change in my life. So, I decided to go back to school and realized I could start at Spokane Falls Community college in Pullman. When I spoke with my boss about my plans, he agreed and gave me permission to go back to school. How did back in school go for you? I did the same thing college students do. I worked and studied every day. It was really difficult because I have to learn many new things in school. I was lucky enough to have an amazing teacher at SFCC, Dyan Bledsoe. I couldn’t imagine doing this without her help. I will always appreciate her kindness and help. I would never get my dream back without her and SFCC. What did you study? I completed my HS 21+, reading skills, writing skills, listening skills, and mathematics. Other things like communication skills, driver license, U.S citizenship, and filling out paperwork related to immigrants was completely done with her help. I spent my time in her class in order to learn all of those things. She put so much effort in my learning. She promoted my leaning into a HS21+. At first I was looking for an ESL class, and she offered me a GED program. I studied GED for a couple years and then moved into the HS 21+ program. What do you think comes next for you? I feel like I am ready to go to college. I would like to be a professional person. My message to the people in the community is don’t be afraid to make a change! Whoever you are, you can do it! Thank you so much teacher Dyan and SFCC/ SCC staff. Thank you so much Red Bento for the opportunity. I always appreciate you all.
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
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN
OCTOBER 2020
Pullman Community Update 19
Academic Honors Spring & Summer ‘20 Nothing can slow our students down! 74 Pullman students earned SFCC honors for their academic performance during spring quarter. President’s honors require a term GPA of 3.5 or higher, VP’s honors a term GPA of 3.0 or above. Gage Amonette, SFCC President Honors
Marlena Olson, SFCC President Honors
McKenna Cherf, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Emily Arganbright, SFCC President Honors
Amanda Osterman, SFCC President Honors
Celeste Dunlap, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Conley Austin, SFCC President Honors
Crystal Parker, SFCC President Honors
Claire Fine, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Toluwani Ayeni, SFCC President Honors
Ryan Person, SFCC President Honors
Paige Franklin, SFCC Vice-President Honors
David Blehm, SFCC President Honors
Cole Rees, SFCC President Honors
Grant Gilles, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Maxwell Bulman, SFCC President Honors
Trevor Sheils, SFCC President Honors
Christopher Green, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Alma Cardenas, SFCC President Honors
Jonathan Shumate, SFCC President Honors
Madeline Heroff, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Gaurav Chawla, SFCC President Honors
Lachlan Smith, SFCC President Honors
Danielle Hodge, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Sofia Cordero, SFCC President Honors
Samuel Wright, SFCC President Honors
Sarah Hulst, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Liam Fischer, SFCC President Honors
Yiting Wu, SFCC President Honors
Garrick Huston, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Payton Griffith, SFCC President Honors
Plus eighteen other recipients.
Angel Milanez, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Aspyn Hoppe, SFCC President Honors
Aasem Alharbi, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Jakkie Rivera, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Samantha Klover, SFCC President Honors
Abdulrahman Almasabi, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Justin Sloan, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Jeongwoo Lee, SFCC President Honors
Alberto Alquicira, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Huy Tran, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Diana Logan, SFCC President Honors
Finn Bammes, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Olivia West, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Janine Ludwig, SFCC President Honors
Swadheen Bhowal, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Qi Yang, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Lindsey Lundgren, SFCC President Honors
Adam Brewer, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Atash Yong, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Rachelle Mallett, SFCC President Honors
Emily Cain, SFCC Vice-President Honors
Plus fourteen other recipients.
Robert Movius, SFCC President Honors
Erica Cardenas, SFCC Vice-President Honors
PULLMAN DEPOT HERITAGE CENTER
20 Pullman Community Update
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
OCTOBER VOTER FORUMS
PUBLIC MEETINGS Public meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 precautions the meetings are being held via Zoom Links to the meetings are available on the League website, www.lwvpullman.org. Pullman Regional Hospital Update on COVID-19 Thursday November 5, 7:00 p.m. Pullman Regional Hospital, which has been reviewing and implementing their disaster plans since the beginning of this pandemic, will update us on their preparedness for dealing with COVID-19 in our community. Topics will include testing, bed capacity, regional partnering, ongoing prevention measures inside the hospital, and much more. Participants will be Scott Adams, CEO, Jeannie Eylar, CCO, Dr. Gerald Early, CMO. Why Locally Owned Newspapers Keep Communities Alive Thursday December 3, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Join us for a presentation by Rob Curley, editor of the Spokesman-Review. Named one of the 50 most creative people in the world and with a passion for community journalism this is sure to be an informative and engaging evening.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES Brown Bag Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month from Noon - 1:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 precautions meetings are being held via Zoom. Links to the meetings are available on the League website www.lwvpullman.org. When the League Goes to Court Tuesday October 12, Noon – 1:00 p.m. A showing of the video When the League Goes to Court, featuring Celina Stewart, Senior Director of Advocacy and Jessica Jones Cappparell, Legislative Affairs Senior Manager for the national League of Women Voters, both of whom are “superstars.” This very inspiring presentation provides a sense of scope of the legal cases that the League of Women Voters is involved with such as redistricting, the National Voter Restoration Act, voter purges, COVID-19, and others. The legal team has a 82% success rate so far. Mental Health on the Palouse November 17, Noon-1:00 p.m. Mental Health on the Palouse: Beginning the conversation, recognizing the need and connecting with community resources. Mental health is health. Why this issue is so important and how we can keep the conversation going. The State We’re In – Washington Tuesday December 15, Noon-1:00 p.m. LWV of Washington has published a highly regarded civics textbook, The State We’re In: Washington, about Washington State history and government. It is the only text book that includes historic and current Tribal government. The textbook is suitable for 7th through 12th grades. and is also available online. Karen Verrill, Project Manager for The State We’re In, will talk about putting the book together and the new K-6 level version that will go to print in October. We will discuss the book and how we can introduce it into our schools.
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OCTOBER 2020
Cosponsored by the League of Women Voters of Pullman and the Pullman Chamber of Commerce One of League's most important voter services is the forums on issues and contested positions before elections. These forums are cosponsored by the Pullman Chamber of Commerce. The forums are recorded and put on the League website www.lwvpullman.org where they can be watched later.
Issues Forum There will be a forum via Zoom to discuss the ballot issues. Check the League website www.lwvpullman.org for the date and the link.
Candidate Forums for Whitman County Races
run using Zoom. Links to forums will be available on the League website www.lwvpullman.org. Questions for the candidates can be submitted before the forum by email to lwvpull@yahoo.com County Commissioner: Thursday October 15, 7 p.m. – Dean Kinzer (incumbent) and Tom Handy 9th District Representative: Saturday October 17, 4 p.m. – Mary Dye (incumbent) and Brett Borden * Jenn Goulet has dropped out of the race for District 9 Senator; her name will still appear on the ballot.
Candidate Forums for State Offices
Forums for candidates for state offices are being held by the League in western Washington. Information regarding There are only two* remaining contested races in Whitman County: County Commissioner and 9th Legislative dates and access can be found on lwvwa.org/Forums and on lwvpullman's Facebook page. District Representative. The Candidate Forums will be
BALLOT ISSUE SUMMARIES League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund has produced ballot issue summaries as a service for voters for items on the November 3, 2020 ballot. Many voters look to this analysis. Additional details about the issues are available from the Pullman League website, https:// lwvwa.org/ballot-measures, or the Washington’s Secretary of State website by keying in 2020 General Election Voters’ Guide.
Senate Joint Resolution 8212 The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on investment of public funds.
Referendum 90 The legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5395 concerning comprehensive sexual health education. This bill would require school districts to adopt or develop, consistent with state standards, comprehensive age-appropriate sexual health education, as defined, for all students, and excuse students if their parents requested. Signatures were collected challenging the bill and resulted in certification of Referendum 90. On the ballot voters will approve ESSB 5395 or reject ESSB 5395.
Advisory Measures
This amendment would allow public money held in There will be four Advisory Measures on the ballot. a fund for long-term care services and supports to be Voters are asked if each measure should be retained or invested by governments as authorized by state law, including investments in private stocks. On the ballot voters appealed. The vote is described as “advisory.” However, it will have no effect on the legislation as passed. will approve or reject SJR 8212.
VOTER CHECKLIST Register to vote and check that all your information is up-to-date before October 27th
ballot box*. Vote early!
Check (and register) at www.voteWA.gov
Mail: Mail it early! You don't need a stamp and it must be postmarked by Nov. 3.
Note: You can have two addresses: your permanent residence and your mailing address.
Ballot Boxes: Ballots must be in the box by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3
Learn about candidates and issues so you can make an informed choice. www.VoteWa.gov – Check the Voters' Guide www.sos.wa.gov – website for the Secretary of State
– WSU outside the CUB – Curb-side across from the Old Post Office Bldg. – In the alley behind Whitman County Elections Center
* Information on voting assistance is available at http:// www.Vote411.org – See what's on your ballot and whitmancounty.org/169/Election-Information get information on the candidates www.VoteSmart.org – Voting records, etc. of state and federal politicians www.lwvpullman.org – Dates and links for local candidate forums or to watch the forums later online. Fill out your ballot correctly and sign the envelope*. If you add your phone number they will call you if there are any questions about your ballot e.g., the signature doesn't match the one on file. Vote by mailing your ballot or dropping it into a
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.
OCTOBER 2020
PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI
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Pullman Community Montessori (PCM) is a newly approved charter school located in Pullman Washington. The school is housed and will grow to capacity in the historic Gladish Community and Cultural Center. PCM is in its planning year and will open its doors to Kindergarten through grade 5 students in the fall of 2021, expanding a grade level per year through grade 9. PCM's K- grade 9 education model is personalized to students’ needs and prepares them—through rigorous academics, a robust social-emotional program, and career and life skill development—to ensure every student has the opportunity, skills, and mindset to be successful in college, career, and life. We rely on a data-driven, high-quality, place-based Montessori program, deeply rooted in research, to achieve this goal and foster students’ love of learning. We are deeply committed to guiding students to be self-empowered lifelong learners, global citizens, environmental stewards, and compassionate and collaborative leaders, bringing positive changes to their communities and the world! To ensure our program starts strong, with an unwavering commitment to high-fidelity public Montessori, PCM has contracted with key organizations including National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector and Teton Science Schools Place Network. Join our team to capitalize on the opportunity to be the change you want to see in education and build a program from the ground up. Visit our website to learn more, view positions, and apply for openings.
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PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI
OCTOBER 2020
Enrollment Open enrollment at PCM begins August 18, 2020 (5:00 PM) and closes on February 15, 2021 (5:00 pm) for the 20212022 school year. Should verified enrollment applications exceed the capacity within a grade level, an open public lottery for that grade level will be held on February 22, 2021. For more information and a snapshot of key enrollment process dates, please download our Enrollment Policies and Procedures. Applications submitted that are not verified or valid for one or more reasons stated in our enrollment policy, will be removed prior to the lottery. PCM will serve kindergarten through grade 5 students in the Gladish Community and Cultural Center beginning August 2021. Our program will expand a grade level each year following. At capacity, PCM will serve students in kindergarten through grade 9. PCM has established a robust transition support plan that will begin at the end of grade 8 to ensure a smooth and successful transition to the students high school of choice at the end of grade 9.
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OCTOBER 2020
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Art museum reopens
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Washington State University is now welcoming visitors during limited hours. Galleries are open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Visitors are asked review the following health and safety measures: • All visitors to WSU Pullman must complete a daily attestation. Proof of attestation will be required at the museum for entry. • Please stay home if you are feeling sick. • All staff and visitors over the age of two must wear face coverings in accordance with state and local regulations. • The museum’s maximum occupancy is 10 people at any time. • Maintain physical distancing of 6 feet or more between yourself and fellow visitors and staff at all times. • Follow the physical-distancing markers at visitor entry and exit points as well as in locations throughout the museum. • The museum has increased cleaning, especially high-touch areas. All museum staff have completed training in hygiene protocols. • The coat room is currently closed; bags must be 11-by-14 or smaller to enter the galleries. The museum currently has four exhibitions on view. Find details at museum.wsu.edu/events/current-exhibits. For COVID-19 updates, visit wsu.edu/covid-19. The museum is at 1535 NE Wilson Road. Admission is free.
