Pullman Community Update
VOL. 26 | NO. 10 OCTOBER 2021
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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The da Vinci surgical robotics system is nothing short of amazing in the hands of a skilled surgeon. When compared to traditional The official opening of Pullman Surgical Associates marks the or laparoscopic surgery, patients report less pain, less scarring, a beginning of a new model for general surgery—both planned and shorter hospital stay, and a quicker return to their daily activities. emergency. Through leadership of established local surgeons, Dr. Nancy Panko (Medical Director) and Dr. John Visger, the new practice will offer general surgery, endoscopy and gastrointestinal treatments for the region. Drs. Panko and Visger will see patients in the former office of Palouse Surgeons, which is located on the main floor of Pullman Regional Hospital, in Suite 130. On-call surgery will be provided by Dr. Randall Zuckerman and Dr. Ron Martin—two full-time acute-care surgeons who are new to the Palouse but have been in practice for 18 and 25 years respectively. This model, while new to Pullman Regional Hospital, is successful in many hospitals and supports a patient-focused experience and fewer cancelled appointments. Services are referral based, but inquiry phone calls to the practice are welcome; more information can be found online: www.pullmanregional.org/general-surgery or www. pullmansurgery.org
Trust Philanthropy is the difference between a great hospital and an extraordinary hospital. The people in this community help us do amazing things. They give. They advocate. And they volunteer their time, like the members of our Foundation Board. We’re so grateful for this community’s support and we ask you to join us; we need your help in funding our highest needs to support surgical excellence. It’s time to replace the da Vinci with a current model; this key piece of equipment is one of the hospital’s highest needs. The hospital’s fundraising efforts are centered around raising $1 million for the da Vinci Xi. Through the Foundation, we’ve generated a matching fundraising opportunity. Every dollar raised, up to $121,500, will be matched. Every dollar makes double the difference. Scan the QR code to support Pullman Regional Hospital.
Technology A key piece of technology in providing exceptional surgical outcomes is the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system. General surgery is among one of the fields to use the da Vinci for procedures in the abdominal regional like appendectomies, hernia repairs, and gallbladder procedures—just to name a few.
In This Issue… Pullman Regional Hospital 1-3 Pullman School District 5-6 Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse 7 Washington Idaho Symphony 9 Pullman Chamber of Commerce 10-11 Community Calendar 12 Pullman Community Montessori 13 Washington State University 14 Community Action Center 15 Gladish Community & Cultural Center 16 Whitman County Humane Society 17 Community Colleges of Spokane 18
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Welcome to the Hospital Foundation Board! Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation welcomes two new members to the board of directors. Foundation board members play a crucial role in educating the community and raising funds for the hospital’s highest needs.
Karin Neuenschwander, WSU Organizational Director Karin has worked for the WSU Foundation since 2004. She serves as the Director of Foundation Relations focusing on securing gifts and grants from private foundations in support of programs across the university. Karin has worked in the non-profit sector most of her career including ten years at the Community Action Center in Pullman. Karin grew up in Sweden and got her master’s degree from the University of Gothenburg. She worked as an English teacher in China and Japan in the 1980s and became a resident of Washington State in 1990. Her two sons were both born at Pullman Memorial Hospital on the Pullman campus and she is a proud Coug Mom. In her spare time, she loves to travel to foreign countries with her husband Bob.
the subspecialty of pediatric emergency medicine. Dr. Bergmann joined Pullman Memorial Hospital in 1999 in the department of emergency medicine. Dr. Bergmann is proud of his 19 years at the hospital, noting the growth of the staff, medical specialties, and moving into the new facility as exciting eras. Dr. Bergmann retired from the hospital in 2017. He began a part time position as emergency physician at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, and in January 2019, retired permanently from clinical emergency medicine. He remains active in the medical field as an assistant director of GCAM Plasma in Pasco. Outside of medicine he and wife Verna spend time caring for their home and surrounding acreage, visiting grandkids and family in Portland and Seattle, attending local college sports, symposiums, musical venues, golf, swimming, walking, participating in church activities and a bit of travel to keep them occupied.
Stephen Bergmann, MD Dr. Bergmann was born in Minnesota the younger of two siblings. He attended the University of Minnesota from 1964 through 1972 graduating with degrees in liberal arts and medicine. He received further training in pediatrics and began professional life as a health provider for children. Looking for an additional challenge, a year was spent in a pediatric critical care fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of British Columbia in 1988. Dr. Bergmann is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics in
October | Health Education Calendar 1st Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 1st Friday, 10:00 am 2:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves. org Health Tech: 3-D Tomosynthesis, Brenda Champoux, RT (R)(M), 1st Week of Month, available online, https:// www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/center-forlearning-innovation, Noel Nicolai, PhD. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, Sundays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, ZOOM, Bdentler4175@gmail.com 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm 9:00 pm, ZOOM, Emily, 856-520-2983 6th Board of Commissioners, 1st Wednesday, ZOOM, Hospital Administration 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 4th & 11th AMP® Health Series, Sign-up thru Parks n’ Rec, Thursdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, ZOOM & Parks n’ Rec, 509-338-3227 8th Coffee Club, A Prescription to Socialize, 2nd Friday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org, 509-336-7404 Breast Feeding Support, Every other Monday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, ZOOM, 509-332-1163
10th Palouse Advocacy & Mental Illness Support Group: PAMI, 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, 509-7580284 11th, 25th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2nd & 4th Monday, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM , Cherie Villeneuve, cvilleneuve@ruralresources, 509-332-0365 12th Women’s Wellness TUESDAY: “Putting your Best Foot Forwar”, Dr. Brad Capawana, Pullman Foot & Ankle, 2nd Tuesday, 5:30 pm, ZOOM, www.pullmanregional. org/www-rsvp 16th Weekend Childbirth, $75/couple, Saturday, 9:00 am 4:00pm, TBA, 509-332-1163 18th, 25th, 1st, 8th, 15th Childbirth 101, New Session/$75, Mondays, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm, ZOOM, 509-336-1163
Pre Op Total Joint Class, Video, 24hrs/7, https://info. pullmanregional.org/joint-replacement-online-class, Maile Kellar, PTA, Orthopedic Care Coordinator 26th Lupus Fibro Support Group, Virtual Mtg, 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org 27th Coffee Club: Second Cup, A Prescription to Socialize, 4th Wednsday, 10:00 am, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org; 509-336-7404 Jean’s Reads & Recommendations, Last Wednesday, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/centerfor-learning-innovation, Noel Nicolai, PhD. Palouse Parkinson’s Support Group, For Info Only, 208882-5770; criersgard@yahoo.com Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, Not At this time, Annie Pillers, 509-332-4414 Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, Returns in November, https://www.pullmanregional.org/patient-care/ birthplace#bp-classes
22nd Children’s Health Art Outreach, WSU-CCC/PRHCLI Partnership, 3 Friday of Month, https://www. pullmanregional.org/about-us/center-for-learninginnovation, Noel.Nicolai@pullmanregional.org Advanced Care Planning Services, No cost, Must Schedule, By appointment, 509-336-7559
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Create Caring School Climates Based on Respect, Responsibility, and Repair of Harm Jim Bruce, Jefferson Elementary Principal Imagine a School where… • Students and adults work together…helping…. sharing.…trusting • Students and adults respect, appreciate and celebrate their diverse backgrounds and dreams, creating a supportive environment • Everyone can express feelings, anger, or frustration, in ways that do not hurt others • Students are supported in restorative dialogues and circles each day • Conflicts are peacefully resolved Humans are born to learn, but we don’t learn in isolation. We learn based on positive relationships and interactions with peers and in environments like schools that foster opportunities for students and staff to learn and grow together. Educators recognize this reality and keep the social and emotional health of their students a deliberate and central focus of learning. As educators’ partner with districts to move away from zero tolerance discipline policies and ramp up efforts to strengthen safe and supportive schools, address conflict, improve school climate, and build a positive school culture that students are connected to, many schools are looking to implement alternative, Restorative Practice’s. Jefferson Elementary School is one such school! Restorative practices are processes that proactively build healthy relationships and a sense of community to prevent and address conflict and wrongdoing. Restorative Practices are increasingly being applied in individual schools and school districts to address youth behavior, rule violations, and to improve school climate and culture. Restorative Practices can improve relationships between students, between students and educators, and even between educators, whose behavior often serves as a role model for students. They allow each member of the school community to develop and implement a school’s adopted core values.
Following are the Restorative Practice strategies that we are implementing at Jefferson Elementary School beginning this school year because of the tremendous Restorative Practices professional development that we received last school year. Circle Process: A circle is a versatile restorative practice that can be used proactively, to develop relationships and build community, or reactively, to respond to wrongdoing, conflicts, and problems. Circles can be used as a tool to teach social skills such as listening, respect, and problem solving. Circles provide people an opportunity to speak and listen to one another in a safe atmosphere and allow educators and students to be heard and offer their own perspectives. Circles can also be used to celebrate students, begin and end the day, and discuss difficult issues. Informal Restorative Practices: Informal restorative practices are small ways educators and other school personnel can influence a positive environment. Examples include the use of affective statements, which communicate people’s feelings, and restorative questions, which allow students to share how another’s actions affected them and how the actions of the other student to reflect on how their behavior has affected others. Affective Statements • Observations (What I observe that does not contribute to my wellbeing)- “When I (see, hear)” • Feelings (How I feel or sensation rather that thought)- “I feel…” • Needs (What I need or value)- “Because I need/value…” Restorative practices allow individuals who may have committed harm to take full responsibility for their behavior by addressing the individual(s) affected by the behavior. Taking responsibility requires understanding how the behavior affected others, acknowledging that the behavior was harmful to others, taking action to repair the harm, and making changes necessary to avoid such behavior in the future. Restorative Questions A restorative approach to help those harmed by other's actions consists in asking key questions: • What happened? • What did you think when you realized what had happened? • What have you thought about since? • What impact has this incident had on you and others? • What has been the hardest thing for you? • What do you think needs to happen to make things right? A restorative approach to respond to challenging behavior consists in asking key questions:
During the 2020-21 school year the Jefferson Elementary School teaching and support staff participated in 12 hours of Restorative Practices professional development. We were one of 20 schools in Washington to be selected to participate in this powerful learning opportunity sponsored by the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and presented by Collaborative Learning Solutions. In addition to the fore mentioned professional development our school counselor, Abby Lawton, participated in 3 days of training to support on-going training of the building-level staff and sustainability of these practices.
• What happened? • What were you thinking at the time? • What have you thought about since? • Who has been affected by what you have done? In what way? • What about this has been hardest for you? • What do you need to do to make things right?
Restorative practices can serve as an alternative to suspensions and expulsions and be used to improve school climate, foster healthy relationships between educators and students, decrease disciplinary disparities, engage students and families, support social-emotional During this powerful professional development, it… learning, and promote accountability and two-way communication. • Changed the way, we look at traditional behavior management by promoting the power of relationship and community building, rather When the culture and climate of the school is improved, students become more engaged, which results in improved attendance, fewer classroom than the power of punishment as a motivator. disruptions, higher academic performance, and increased graduation rates. • Provided a framework and structure for responding to challenging In closing, WHEN we build a school community that invests in the behavior through authentic dialogue, self-reflection, empathy, and power of relationships and manages conflict by repairing harm and accountability. restoring those relationships THEN we will create a culture of empathy, • Provided building-level staff with the strategies and skills necessary accountability and belonging WHERE ALL students and staff feel safe, to implement a more responsive discipline structure that focuses on valued, and heard. intervention.
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Board of Directors Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org
Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org
Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org
President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
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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New Instructional Materials Arrive in Pullman’s K-5 Classrooms Allison Munch-Rotolo, School Board Member, District 2 On the heels of a recent K-5 math adoption, Pullman Public Schools has also purchased brandnew K-5 ELA instructional materials. This is an exciting time for elementary teachers and learners. To understand more about these new ELA materials, I recently sat down (virtually) with Grace Grow, a veteran teacher who currently serves as one of the district’s Teachers on Special Assignment, specializing in curriculum and assessment. Allison: Why did Pullman Public Schools need new ELA materials? Were the current materials just old, or were they actually deficient in some way? Grace: Both. Our previous materials were adopted in 2009, but our curriculum – the set of standards for what students should know and be able to do – was revised in 2011, when Washington adopted common core state standards. It took a while to become familiar with the new standards and to understand the ways our existing materials were not aligned with them. But more importantly, we needed materials that would support a more comprehensive approach to literacy that includes not only reading and writing, but also listening and speaking. Allison: From an outsider’s perspective, it sometimes feels like the pendulum swings back and forth between two basic approaches to teaching reading: phonics and whole language. Do you think this is just another fad in reading instruction? Grace: It is true that teachers often have diverse opinions and experiences about what works best for them. Shortly after convening the Instructional Materials Advisory Committee (IMAC) for this adoption, a big part of our process was for the group to study the science and best practices of teaching reading. Joni (Stevens, also a district TOSA) and I also attended a conference of the Washington Education Research Association to learn more about the research and some of the approaches used in other districts. There really is a “settled science” of teaching reading, and it is supported by this new materials adoption. Allison: I know the new materials are published by the nonprofit Center for the Collaborative Classroom. I’m wondering what made the Collaborative Literacy materials stand out from the other materials the IMAC reviewed? Grace: Collaborative Literacy takes a systematic and explicit instructional approach in teaching phonological awareness, phonics, and sight words, that is based in research. This creates the foundation for fluency, vocabulary understanding, and comprehension. The materials include pre-assessments so teachers can use data to accurately and efficiently create small groups to target our instruction based on students’ needs, including re-teaching on a particular skill or target, if needed. They support a balanced literacy approach including whole group, small group, guided instruction, independent practice, read-alouds, shared readings and writings, etc. Collaborative Literacy also fosters cultural competency through use of BIPOC texts and classroom libraries. Additionally, it develops socioemotional learning through a process that sets up norms for small groups and partner talking. For example, students learn how to contribute to a group dialog with phrases like, “I’d like to add to what Allison said.” Allison: Wow, that’s cool! What are you most excited about? Grace: Seeing kids learning to love to read, and seeing their confidence grow in their writing. Allison: Anything else you’d like to add? Grace: A shout-out to our wonderful IMAC members who supported this process and to all the teachers leaning into this new program and doing the heavy lifting. The opinions expressed in Board Reports are those of individual school board members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the board as a whole or of Pullman Public Schools.
We would like to recognize the following employees for their many years of service: 10 Years of Service: David Cofer Karen Eldred Jennifer Hamilton Scott Randall Krista Stanley Suzanne Wickard 20 Years of Service: Trisha Doumit Andrew Mielke Marci Sontgerath 25 Years of Service: Katharine Covill
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Jaxon, the son of Scott and Shauna Patrick, has been involved with many sports and activities at PHS, but he found his passion kicking for PHS Football during the pandemic. Everyday Jaxon would head to the football field and practice. His hard work and determination paid off in Spring 2021 when he finally got to play football for the first time and was named First Team, All League Kicker. Off the field, Jaxon can be found doing random acts of kindness and helping his elder friends and neighbors with chores around their homes. Jaxon has also been a certified soccer referee since the age of 13 and spends many of his weekends referring soccer games and tournaments. Jaxon is so excited to be back in the halls of PHS and see his classmates together again. He is looking forward to making many memories his senior year. Jaxon is undecided where he will go to college at this time but is having fun exploring his options.
Emily Becerra has been a good student though out her high school years. She participated in many activities during her freshman year due to leadership and learned many great qualities during said time. She plans to go to WSU and study psychology.
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5 • PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 7p.m. via Zoom • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3 • Le Retour du Héros / Return of the Hero / Kenworthy Performing Arts, 7 p.m.
10 • PRH, Palouse Advocacy & Mental Illness Support Group: PAMI, 10 a.m., see pg 3 • PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 3
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11 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2 p.m., see pg 3 • PSD, LMS Boosters Committee Meeting, 6:00p.m. at LMS or via Zoom
18 • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m., see pg 3
25 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m., see pg 3
12 • Pullman Chamber, General Membership Luncheon, noon, see pg 11 • PRH, Women’s Wellness TUESDAY: “Putting your Best Foot Forward”, Dr. Brad Capawana, Pullman Foot & Ankle, 5:30 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3 • Au nom de la terre / In the Name of the Land, Kenworthy Performing Arts, 7 p.m.
19 • Grâce à Dieu / By the Grace of God, Kenworthy Performing Arts, 7 p.m. • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3
26 • PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, Virtual Mtg, 4:30 p.m., see pg 3 • Antoinette dans les Cévennes / My Donkey, my Lover and I, Kenworthy Performing Arts, 7 p.m. • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3
6 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30p.m. at KES. *Location subject to change. • PRH, Board of Commissioners, ZOOM, see pg 3 • PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7p.m. at PHS or via Zoom
13 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30p.m. – Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel
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7 • PSD, Jefferson PTA, 7p.m. JES Outdoor Learning Lab or via Zoom
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8 • PSD, No School, Professional Development Day for All Teachers • PRH, Coffee Club, 10 a.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PSD, Conference Day, ½ day Grades K-8 • PRH, Coffee Club: Second Cup, 10 a.m., see pg 3 • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30p.m. – Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel
2 • At the Depot - Pullman Depot Heritage Center, 1 – 4 p.m.
9 • At the Depot - Pullman Depot Heritage Center, 1 – 4 p.m.
16 • Pumpkin Give Away by Coldwell Banker Tomlinson, 9 a.m. – noon, see pg 19 • PRH, Weekend Childbirth, 9 a.m., see pg 3 • At the Depot - Pullman Depot Heritage Center, 1 – 4 p.m.
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23 • At the Depot - Pullman Depot Heritage Center, 1 – 4 p.m.
28 • PSD, Conference Day, No School for Grades K-8 • PSD, BOO-ster Bash! Dinner and Auction Fundraiser – Ensminger Pavilion, WSU
29 • PSD, Conference Day, No School for Grades K-8
30 • At the Depot - Pullman Depot Heritage Center, 1 – 4 p.m.
OCTOBER 2021
PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
OCTOBER 2021
Five faculty join WSU through new cluster hire program
of social identity in the modern world, and examining everyday life — the ethics of ordinary choices — to reveal ways in which race, class Four new faculty members joined and space are mutually constitutive. Washington State University this • Alan Malfavon, WSU fall as the inaugural cohort of the Pullman, history. Malfavon “Racism and Social Inequality in recently graduated from University the Americas” cluster hire program. of California, Riverside, with a Another is slated to join WSU in PhD in Latin American history. spring 2022. Four of the five are His research explores the lives of based at WSU Pullman. Afro-Mexicans in Veracruz and “Our hiring committees its hinterland during the late were able to recruit outstanding eighteenth and early nineteenth colleagues, and we could not centuries. be happier to have these five • Arifa Raza, WSU Pullman, individuals joining us at WSU,” criminal justice and criminology. Provost Elizabeth Chilton said. Raza has a PhD in ethnic studies “Their diverse areas of research, from the University of California, exceptional teaching records, Riverside, and JD from University and strong backgrounds will be of California, Los Angeles, where extremely valuable for WSU, and she was editor-in-chief of the I’m excited to see the impact they Chicana/o Latina/o Law Review. have in our communities.” Her research examines the The program was established criminalization and racialization of to address systemwide needs for immigrants through immigration scholarship, teaching and outreach laws, focusing on humanitarian aimed at dismantling systemic relief for victims of human racism and recruiting and retaining trafficking and immigrant children. a more diverse faculty and student • Darryl Singleton, WSU body. Pullman, music. Singleton earned The positions were created his doctor of musical arts in music based on proposals submitted by education from Boston University, departments and campuses across where his dissertation, “Black Band the WSU system. The program for Brown Students,” investigated will continue in 2022, focusing on some of the pedagogical and health inequities and health justice cultural assumptions present in in marginalized communities. music education. The new faculty members are: • Michelle Brown, WSU TriCities, digital technology and • Kristina Borrman, WSU Pullman, design and construction. culture. Brown has a PhD in Indigenous politics and futures Borrman holds a master’s degree studies from the University of and PhD in art history from the Hawaii, Mānoa. Her teaching University of California, Los Angeles. Her scholarship focuses on centers on inclusive Indigenous futures that are firmly committed to the relationship between the built racial justice. environment and the instantiation
Music school hosts virtual concerts The WSU School of Music is hosting several performances in October. All performances will also be livestreamed through the school’s YouTube channel: WSUPullmanMusic. All concerts in the Faculty Artist Series feature free admission. All events are at 7:30 p.m., except Music Major for a Day which takes place over two full days near the end of the month, and the High School Marching Band contest, which runs all day Oct. 30.
Extravaganza, Bryan Hall. This year’s Opera Workshop, directed by Julie Anne Wieck, features scenes from Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas,” Menotti’s “The Telephone,” and Stravinsky’s “The Rake’s Progress.” The singers will be joined by pianist Elena Panchenko. (Note: The full production of these scenes and one-acts will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18 with the WSU Concert Choir.) The University Singers, WSU’s 38-voice treble ensemble directed by Matthew Myers, will perform a selection of pieces about hope, positivity and resilience. WSU’s auditioned choral ensemble, Concert Choir, directed by Dean Luethi, features selections on the theme of longing and hope. Admission is free.
• Oct. 1, Oktubafest, Faculty Artist Series, featuring Chris Dickey on tuba and euphonium, Bryan Hall. This recital features the world premieres of two compositions written for Dickey: • Oct. 20, Oktubafest. Guest “Crossroads” by Katahj Copley, artist Jeremy Crawford, Bryan and “Rhapsody for Tuba and Piano” Hall. by Wayne Lu. Both pieces were • Oct. 21, Guest Artist Jennifer commissioned with funds from a Cavanaugh Gookin on oboe, WSU New Faculty Seed Grant. Bryan Hall. • Oct. 4, Guest Recital, Jim • Oct. 22, Faculty Artist Series, Stephenson, Bryan Hall. featuring percussionist Christopher • Oct. 5, Faculty Artist Series, Wilson, Bryan Hall. Wilson will featuring Keri McCarthy on oboe, be presenting marimba music, Bryan Hall. including the world premiere of a • Oct. 6, Wind Ensemble Celebrate piece by Professor Emeritus David Concert, Bryan Hall. Jarvis. pumpkin • Oct. 12, Jazz Concert, season • Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, Music Kimbrough Music Building. This It’s pumpkinMajor for a Day, Kimbrough Music concert will feature the faculty Building. Prospective students picking time. ensemble Jazz Northwest, the and their parents or guardians are WSU’s Eggert award-winning WSU Jazz Big invited to this free, two-day event. Family Organic Band, and Big Band II under the For more info, visit music.wsu. Farm is offering direction of Regents Professor edu/mmfad/. U-pick pumpkins and Coordinator of Jazz Studies by appointment. • Oct. 26, Percussion Ensemble Greg Yasinitsky. In addition to Pumpkins will also Concert, Kimbrough Music be for sale at the farm Yasinitsky, Jazz Northwest includes Building. percussionist Darryl Singleton, stand and online Regular price $8/can • Oct. 28, Tuba Studio Concert, guitarist César Haas, and bassist store. One, Sale valid through 11/30/21 Buy et One Bryan Hall. G David Bjur, saxophonist Horace Part of the While supplies last. ! f f O % 50 • Oct. 30, High School Department of Crop Alexander Young, trumpeter David Turnbull, and pianist and Soil Sciences, Marching Band Contest. The Jake Svendsen. Soloists include the farm is regularly sixth annual WSU Marching open 3 to 6 p.m. trombonist Brad Dowson, Band Championships will be at Fridays, May through guitarists Brooke Rowland 150 E. Spring St. Pullman, WA • VISITOR.WSU.EDU • (509) 335-INFO Gesa Field all day. Fifteen of the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday October. It’s on and Shane Isom, drummers best high school marching bands Animal Sciences Erik Hawkins and Joe-Henry from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Road just east of the main WSU Pullman campus. McQuary, and saxophonists Rogan and Montana will compete. For Sign up for the farm’s newsletter at css.wsu.edu/organicfarm/ or visit Tinsley and Thomas Wieland. ticket info, visit marchingband. its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WSUOrganicFarm/ for the Admission is free. wsu.edu/wsu-marching-bandmost up-to-date info on farm sales and produce availability. • Oct. 15, Family Weekend Vocal championshipsspectators/.
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COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
OCTOBER 2021
Pullman Community Update 15
The Food & Shelter Folks
Meet New Board Member Kyle Rakowski What brought you to Whitman County? I’m in grad school at WSU as a Sociology Ph.D. candidate. This is my 6th year here in the community. How long have you been on the Community Action Center Board? My first board meeting was June 2021. Why did you choose to serve on the Community Action Center Board? I wanted to serve in some capacity with an organization that works to build up the community. I’d heard about Community Action Center when I first moved here because a number of people in the sociology department have served on the CAC board in the past. I wanted to be part of a group that’s doing really good work in the community, so when the position opened up, I applied. What do you think is important for the community to know about poverty in Whitman County? It feels like there’s a division between people who come here for a few years for school at WSU and the people who grew up here, or found jobs here, and are raising families. There are systemic issues affecting people here such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, and food insecurity. However, among the population at WSU these issues can be overlooked because WSU is siloed from the larger community in some ways. What do you do in your free time? I like to hike, camp, and spend time with my partner Alyssa. In grad school we don’t have a lot of free time. My former interests are taking a back seat to my dissertation! I do enjoy camping and getting out into nature.
Energy and Bill Pay Assistance Available If you are having trouble paying water bills or electric bills, Community Action Center’s Energy Assistance Program can help! “This year everything at Energy Assistance is different because of the increase in need, and increase in money available as well,” said Lindsey Brocious, Energy Assistance Program Coordinator. Brocious said there are new federal programs and federal funding available to help pay pastdue electric and water bills for people who qualify based on income. There is also a new COVID relief program funded through Whitman County. Through this county assistance, Community Action Center can help with any bill people are behind on, if folks can show their financial hardship is related to the COVID pandemic. You may qualify if your income is up to 80% of the area median income (AMI). Avista also has an energy assistance program for households up to 80%
AMI, with a $250 payment directly to families’ Avista account. Brocious encourages people to apply for energy assistance if you qualify. “We have a lot of people who qualify tell us, ‘Oh, I don’t need help, other people need it more, so I will call you when I have a shut-off notice.’” Brocious said. “I want people to know you are not taking assistance from others by applying. We have enough money for everyone who qualifies.” The Energy Assistance staff will be doing limited in-person outreaches in Whitman County this fall. Water Bill and Electric Bill appointments will be available at these outreaches. To find an Energy Assistance outreach near you, please go to: https://www. cacwhitman.org/energy-heating/. You can also make an appointment to apply for energy assistance by calling 509-334-9147.
Thank you Jeff Tietjen for Your 19 Years of Service! Jeff Tietjen wrapped up 19 years at Community Action Center in August, where he offered compassionate help to clients in diverse roles such as Case Manager, Family Resource Specialist, and Senior Housing Coordinator. “Jeff worked to always welcome people as people first, not just focusing on their current problems—and that made a difference to many folks,” said Jeff Guyett, Executive Director. “From his work as Food Bank Manager to case management for homelessness, Jeff always cared and made sure each person was heard. We’re certainly going to miss him!” “It was a busy 19 years, but some of the most rewarding years,” Tietjen said.
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 oil, 334-9147) to make an appointment to donate 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
As a case manager, Tietjen worked with thousands of families experiencing crisis over the years to help stabilize their financial and housing situations. He helped families experiencing homelessness find a permanent home, or keep the home they were in when threatened with homelessness. Tietjen has accepted a position as Community Outreach Case Manager for Palouse River Counseling. “It’s an exciting opportunity, but it’s definitely hard to leave Community Action Center,” Tietjen said. “Community Action Center hired some great employees on the Housing Solutions team and I thought it was a good opportunity to let someone else lead the department and spread their wings.” Jeff, thank you for making a positive difference in folks’ lives through your time at CAC!
FOOD PANTRY MONDAY Closed TUESDAY Closed WEDNESDAY
11 am – 1:00 pm
THURSDAY
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FRIDAY Closed
Please note our Free Room is now closed due to COVID-19 regulations.
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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
OCTOBER 2021
Gladish filled with action; classes, services ready for all family members
It is busy in Gladish! The tenants are back with some openings in meeting and luncheon rentals; childcare; school; art, fitness and music classes; counseling and support; exercise and activities. Check the directory for all the action!
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)
OCTOBER 2021
WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
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TNR: A humane option for feral cats
Cats have been congregating around opportunities for rodent control, often around supplies of grain, for at least 10,000 years. At some point, people realized that cats were also wonderful companions and at that point cats went global, prized for their rodent catching capabilities as well as their companionship. Today, cats are the most popular companion animal in the country, and in Washington state they outnumber dogs 1.25/1. Nevertheless, like many rural, grain-growing counties, Whitman County has a feral cat problem. Feral cats are unsocialized outdoor cats who have either never had any physical contact with humans, or human contact has diminished enough over time that they and their offspring become feral. Unlike stray cats, feral cats are truly fearful of people and will never be comfortable with human companionship. Because adult feral cats are not socialized to people, they cannot be adopted to indoor homes. It has been estimated that a single pair of unaltered cats and their offspring can result in as many as 420,000 other cats in seven years. Since unaltered cats receive less veterinary care than dogs, they are not only much more likely to breed — they are also much more likely to carry disease. Increasingly, the Whitman County Humane Society (WCHS) is called to help. In response, Dr. Nickol Finch, DVM, recently initiated a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) Committee to systematically address the problem of feral cat colonies throughout Whitman County. Aligned with the shelter’s “no-kill” philosophy, TNR works by trapping the feral cats, neutering them, and giving them a health checkup and durable rabies inoculations. Then they are released back to the site where they were trapped to continue the valuable rodent reduction
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work that they perform. During the surgery, they are given a short ear tip so they can be easily identified as a cat that has been through the TNR program. This management method, which is used nationwide, has proven to reduce both the size and impact of these colonies. Dr. Finch recently listed the many benefits of TNR. Research into the outcomes throughout the country shows overall reduction in the size of these colonies. In addition: • TNR improves the health of both feral cat colonies and house cats. Altered cats are much less likely to fight for territory or breeding opportunities, thus making the spread of disease (FeLV, FIV) much less likely. Less fighting by feral cats improves health outcomes for domestic cats that may interact with members of a colony. • TNR may decrease the negative impact feral cats have on bird populations and reduce the risk of zoonotic (animal to human) disease transmission. • TNR decreases the number of negative interactions between feral cats and humans; for instance, altered cats are demonstrably less likely to mark their territory by spraying. The TNR committee is always looking for help! “The committee anticipates working with law enforcement, city governments, and individuals throughout the county who know of problem cat colonies that need TNR treatment” said Dr. Finch. Persons with knowledge of problem cat colonies anywhere in Whitman County that could benefit from receiving TNR treatment should contact Annie Lindsey, Director, at the Whitman County Humane Society at (509) 332-3422 or shelter@whitmanpets.org.
Looking to find your Muse? Muse is a beautiful brindle and white 2-year-old boxer mix who is a total lovebug and incredibly human-motivated. He will do anything for a noggin scratch or ear rub. He loves to play fetch, but his most favorite game is tug! He needs a good base to play tug with as he is quite strong, which will give you a good work out too! Muse seems to like his neighbor dogs and isn't bothered by much. He is very active and would love a buddy to run and romp around with. He would be a great companion for hikes and adventures. Muse's adoption fee is $175. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, and has been seen and cleared by a veterinarian for adoption.
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Lucky Black Cat Facts! Did you know that? Black cats may be friendlier than other cats. Citing a few studies that link fur color and personality, Temple Grandin, an animal researcher at Colorado State University points out that “Black cats especially are friendlier than other cats, more able to deal with crowding and urban life, and have greater aggregative tendencies, which means they're more inclined to live in groups of cats.” Black cats are also more resistant to diseases such as FIV. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health discovered that the genes that result in their black coloring also offer them some protection from this disease. Black cats are even thought to improve your chance of a successful romantic life in some parts of the world!
CONTACT
The 3rd annual event to honor the legacy of Lauren McCluskey is scheduled for October 2, 2021. All proceeds go to the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, which supports campus safety, amateur athletics, and animal welfare. We're bringing back the original 5K and Kids' 1K fun run courses from 2019— and also adding a 10K! All in-person courses start and end at Mary's Park in Pullman. Come Join Us on Oct 2nd! Registration website: https://www.laurenmccluskey.org/race-for-campussafety
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
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE IN PULLMAN
OCTOBER 2021
Open Access by Design 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, 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. • Oct-Dec Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS+ Open Enrollment, M-Th • Dec 13 Final Day of Fall Quarter ‘21 • Jan 4 First Day of Winter Quarter ‘22 • Apr 4 First Day of Spring Quarter ‘22
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CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
“Our physician residents will have the opportunity to experience
Renovations cost an estimated $1.55 million. Work began this fall, and the first group of physician residents is expected to arrive in 2023.
include 14 exam rooms, a waiting area, library, study area, and faculty offices.
“Each milestone represents an important step toward creating new residency programs and fulfilling our mission,” said Dr. Jonathan Espenschied, associate dean of graduate medical education and continuing medical education. “And this clinical space is yet another exciting moment in the journey toward bringing residents into the rural and underserved areas where they are needed most.”
These gifts affirm “a shared vision to recruit, train and retain new physicians in eastern Washington,” said Scott Adams, CEO of Pullman Regional Hospital.
Construction is funded through a $500,000 anonymous gift, a $450,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Foundation, a $300,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation, and a $250,000 gift from Tom and Linda Nihoul.
the entire spectrum of care and be involved with their patient from the first clinic visit to diagnostics, to being a hospital inpatient—that will produce well-rounded, welleducated physician residents,” said Dr. Stephen Hall, program director and family medicine physician.
Hospital makes room for WSU medical residents
Work has started on a new space at Pullman Regional Hospital for medical residents from Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.
The hospital is remodeling approximately 5,000 square feet to accommodate WSU’s new, threeyear Family Medicine Residency Program. The renovated space will