Pullman Community Update
VOL. 23 | NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2018
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY UNITED WAY OF PULLMAN
In This Issue… United Way of Pullman Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman Chamber of Commerce Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington Washington State University Friends of Hospice Kiwanis of Pullman Rural Resources Community Calendar Spokane Falls Community Colleges Pullman School District Gladish Community & Cultural Center Community Action Center City of Pullman Whitman County Humane Society YMCA of Pullman
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THE NEXT ERA OF EXCELLENCE IN
Healthcare & One-Stop Care
Growth in our community continues at a steady rate. The City of Pullman has predicted about 6 percent growth by 2025. This growth will put more pressure on our healthcare system and demand for medical services. At the same time, outpatient visits at Pullman Regional Hospital have steadily climbed by 21 percent over the last five years and they are forecasted to grow by another 23 percent over the next seven years. Additionally, there is continued demand for family medicine physicians and specialty care.
these types of models of care are cost-containment, care navigators, team based and collaborative medicine, coordinated and integrated care, and community wide electronic medical records. *Advanced Primary Care: A Key Contributor to Successful ACOs, August 2018. Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative at https://www.pcpcc. org/. Pullman Regional Hospital is committed to providing this type of care through the Next Era of Excellence. We are calling it one-stop care.
Growth combined with the desire to create a better patient experience For more information on the Next Era of Excellence, sign up for our through coordinated care is driving the need for additional space on the e-newsletter online at www.pullmanregional.org. Pullman Regional Hospital campus. These dynamics and new ones we will face in the future require us to expand our thinking and apply the convenience we experience in other parts of our lives to our healthcare experience. We can achieve this not only for today but also for generations to come. That's why we are looking ahead towards The Next Era of Excellence at Pullman Regional Hospital and what we are calling Onestop Care. A key feature of one-stop care is creating a coordinated experience and patient-centered medical home model. Accountable Care Organizations that have advanced primary care (or a patient centered medical home) as a key feature show positive effects on healthcare cost, quality and utilization over time. Key features of
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Women’s Leadership Guild Celebration Social Saturday, December 8th 1:00pm-3:00pm New Location— Gladish View Room in Pullman RSVP to Courtney McLaughlin 509-339-3490 • coriml177@gmail.com by ?
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Dr. Patrick Klempel is joining Pullman Regional Hospital’s group of Board-Certified Emergency Physicians and emergency care team. He attended medical school at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and performed his Emergency Medicine residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Klempel lives in Lewiston, Idaho with his wife and six children.
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Community Health Needs Assessment Survey currently underway The Whitman County Health Network, a collection of more than 20 health and social service agencies in the county, is currently conducting a Needs Assessment survey of all Whitman County residents. A number of Whitman County area agencies have come together with the Whitman County Health Network to fund the survey. The survey can be taken online at www.opinion.wsu.edu/whitman. The survey is confidential and all information will be summarized in a way that no individual’s response can be identified. The deadline to take the survey is November 16. The needs assessment survey is designed to understand the health and social service issues facing households in our communities, no matter what level of services needed or used, so agencies can meet community needs and strengthen resources. The Whitman County Health Network last conducted a needs assessment survey in 2015. Results from this survey were used to target the highest needs and action plans were formed. For example, in 2015, the highest need for all residents was reported as “access to affordable dental care.” This resulted in work by lead agencies to bring a dental clinic to the area. Beginning in November, the Unify Family Dental Clinic will open in Pullman and serve low income and Medicaid patients.
November | Health Education Calendar 2nd, 16th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Open group (Food provided), 1st & 3rd Friday of Month, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Malden Library, Melissa, (509)-332-0365
9th Women’s Leadership Guild, Award Event, Friday, 5:30 PM, TBD, wgl@pullmanregional.org
2nd AMP: Communicating with Your Dr., Featuring Dr. Karen Geheb, Friday, 12:40 PM, PRH Conf. Rms “C/D”, Noel, (509) 336-7404
11th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday of the Month, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm, Conf. Rm “A”, Zoe Cooley @208-835-3071 and, Lorraine Cline @509-758-0284
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th TaiChi for Health: Level 3, Register with Parks n’ Rec, Fridays, 1:00 pm - 2:00pm, Summit Therapy &, Health Services, Frances Preston, OT
12th, 26th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Open group, Mondays 2nd & 4th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Regency Senior Living Center, Melissa, (509)-332-0365
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Tai Chi for Health Level 2, Register with Parks n’ Rec, Mondays, 1:00 pm - 2:00pm, Summit Therapy & Health Services, Frances Preston, OT
14th BSCG: Breast Cancer Support Group, open to all women’s cancers, Meeting week earlier, 7:00 pm -9:00 pm, Conf. Rm “C”, Cathy Murphy, MS RN
5th, 19th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Open group, 1st & 3rd Monday of Month, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Whitman County Library , Melissa, (509)-332-0365
16th Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, No pre-registration necessary, 3rd Friday of the Month, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Bishop Place Independent Living Apartments 3rd Floor Library, Annie Pillers 509-332-4414
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Tai Chi for Health: Level 1, Register with Parks n’ Rec, Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Summit Therapy & Health Services, Frances Davies, OT 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Work In Progress, AA Meeting, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Conf. Rm.“C”, Jonathan, 360-628-0097; Logan 406-224-5438 8th Board of Commissioners, 1st Wednesday, Wednesday, 6:00 pm -10:00 pm, PRH Conf. Rms “C/D”, Erin 9th Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, Hill Ray Plaza Room 309, 2nd Friday of Month, 12:30pm - 2:00pm, Hill Ray Plaza 309, Colfax, Annie Pillers 509-332-4414
19th Pre Op Total Joint Class, Open to the public, 3rd Monday, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Conf. Rms. “C/D”, Carrie Coen, PT 26th TBI Support Group, Tramatic Brain Injuries, 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm, Conf Rm. C, Daniella Clark, PhD., 509-592-8931
28th Palouse Parkinsons Support Group, Last Wednesday of month, Wednesday, 2:00 pm -3:00 pm Good Samaritan Village, Phyllis V; dpvet@turbonet.com 5th, 19th Prenatal Breast Feeding Support Group, Faciilatator, Laura Keogh IBCLC; No Fee, Every other Monday, 12:30 -2:30 pm, PRH Conf. Rms., BirthPlace 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Childbirth 101, Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Conf. Rms “A/B”, BirthPlace 6th, 13th Infant Massage, mid-session (offers private also), Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Conf. Rm. “D”, BirthPlace 10th Wknd Childbirth, Must preregister, Saturday, 9:00 am 4:00pm, Conf. Rms. “C”, BirthPlace 12th, 26th Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, $15 Registration Fee, Every other Monday, 12:30 -2:30 pm PRH Conf. Rms., BirthPlace 2nd INBC Blood Drives, Blood Mobile @ PRH, First Friday of the Month, 10:00am - 3:00pm, 840 SE Bishop Blvd. Ste. 103, www.inbcsaves.org
27th Lupus Fibro Support Group, Open to those with autoimmune disorders, 4th Tuesday , 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Conf. Rm “A”, Noel Nicolai, PhD.
for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL 835 SE Bishop Blvd. Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-2541
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NOVEMBER 2018
BUSINESS MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Three Forks Bike & Brew
Holiday Inn Express 1190 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA (509) 334-4437 hiexpress.com/pullmanwa
NEW MEMBERS Carlin Media Solutions 18612 80th Ave NE Kenmore, WA (206) 240-5108 carlinmediasolutions.com Ealy Construction PO Box 9746 Moscow, ID (208) 596-1181 ealyconstruction.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: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Airway Hills Golf Center Anita’s Rentals Anytime Fitness Apartment Rentals (Washington Apartment Rentals LLC) Arbor Street Inn Avalon Care Center - Pullman Bob Cady Building Blocks Child Care Center, Inc Ccooper Services College Hill Custom Threads Dan Walker Productions Design West Architects Jack & Betty Jo Hilliard La Quinta Inn & Suites Northwestern Mutual Financial Network – Mike Waite Phoenix Conservancy Pullman Presbyterian Church RE/MAX Home and Land Rolling Hills Derby Dames Sacred Heart Catholic Church Simpson United Methodist Church SYG Nursery & Landscaping, Inc WSU Real Estate Services Zeppoz Zzu Bar & Grill
Three Forks Bike & Brew opened their doors October 18th with a new concept for Pullman—a do it yourself (DIY) bike tuning/education station is integrated into a small and personal café space for the community. Family owned, Scott McBeath (Spokesman), along with tandem riders Francene and Rory, envision their shop as a learning environment focused on the ways a community connects on two wheels, with particular programming offered to youth. They uniquely offer custom, pour over coffee and serve nutritious light food fare for breakfast, lunch, hearty snacks & treats. Their brews don’t stop with coffee—Three Forks also offers beverages in the afternoon & early evening hours, with taps featuring local/regional micro craft beer, kombucha, root beer, and cold brew coffee. Three Forks draws its name from the original name of Pullman—a place where the Missouri Flat Creek, Dry Fork, and South Fork of the Palouse Rivers converge. Bike & Brew is also a convergence of visions that have been with the family for a long time. Scott has always wanted a DIY bike shop that inspires biking, and Fran has always hoped for a café space focused on the power of community (and locally sourced food) to make good things happen. Now in middle school, their son Rory—a lover of bikes and good food—helped them bring these visions into reality. The family saw few spaces that allow for this kind of bike tinkering and peer connection. After 8 years of offering summer bike programming for youth through Scott’s bike camps, they learned plain and simple that parents, families, and kids crave more expansive bike opportunities. Their café classroom environment offers bike education sessions on topics such as local traffic laws, how to improve technical biking skills, ride planning, and bike maintenance. Three Forks Bike & Brew is open Monday through Saturday, M-W 7am to 5pm, and Th-Sat 7am to 7pm. Space will also be available after normal business hours (e.g. book club night, or meeting space). You ride from there. For more information about Three Forks Bike & Brew visit: 3forksbikeandbrew.com
Pullman Chamber of Commerce • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Tourism Director: Britnee Packwood • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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November General Membership Luncheon Holiday Inn Express Tuesday, November 13, 12-1pm Catered by: Subway Speaker: Pullman Good Food Co-op Seating is Limited The luncheon cost is $18 per person, or $15 per person for Pullman Chamber of Commerce members. Reservations for the luncheon are required. Please RSVP for the luncheon to the Pullman Chamber by November 9 at noon.
Braden Patrick, son of Scott and Shauna Patrick, is an honors senior at Pullman High School. While attending PHS, Braden has participated in Junior State of America, cross-country, football and soccer. Last spring, Braden was the Goalie for the PHS soccer team that made it to state and was recognized as the 2018 Academic State Champions. He has also been a member of the Junior State of America for the past 3 years and has fond memories of traveling to Seattle for the JSA conventions, meeting students and interacting with political leaders from across the state. Those experiences taught him many leadership skills, especially to stick up for what you believe in even when you may not be popular for it. Be authentic and true to yourself and let your opinions be heard. Braden has a passion for helping others and hopes to attend either University of Washington or WSU in the fall of 2019. His long-term goal is to pursue a degree in medicine and work with athletes on recovering from injuries.
Lucy Gao, daughter of Bo Gao and Hongyan Sheng, is an honors senior at PHS. Lucy’s favorite memory from Pullman High is learning to tape ankles in Sports Medicine and using that knowledge when a friend sprained her ankle. “I was proud that I was able to help!” In PHS, Lucy has played volleyball, tennis and has been awarded the Karen Johnson Doke Memorial Award. She was elected to be on Athletic Counsel and Senior Class Press Secretary for ASB. She has also participated in Key Club, Link Crew, JSA and orchestra. Lucy was a participant at the WIAA State Championships three times for volleyball and one time for tennis. Additionally, she has been awarded the honor of 1st Team All-League for both sports, and All State Honorable Mention for volleyball. She will serve as captain for both sports in the 2018-2019 seasons. In addition to her academic studies, Lucy has worked at the Institute of Biological Chemistry at WSU for the past two summers. After High School, she plans to attend college and pursue a degree in radiology or health administration.
(509) 334-3565 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com
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Happy Thanksgiving We thank you for the opportunity to work together and for making us feel at home in our community.
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CHILD CARE AWARE OF EASTERN WASHINGTON
Making Plans for the Holidays should include these CAR SAFETY TIPS
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Pullman Christian Childcare Center
A child safety seat may not protect your child in a crash if it isn't used correctly and installed properly in your vehicle. Take a minute to check to be sure... Washington State Child Passenger Restraint Law dictates: • Children under 13 years old are to be transported in the back seat where it is practical to do so. • Children up to their 8th birthday, unless they are 4'9" tall (whichever comes first), must use a child restraint. • The restraint system must be used correctly according to the car seat AND vehicle manufacturer's instructions. • Vehicles equipped with lap-only seat belts are exempt from the requirements to use a booster seat for a child weighing more than 40 pounds. • Children 8 years of age or at least 4'9" who wear a seat belt MUST use it correctly (never under the arm or behind the back) or continue to use a child restraint. • Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines for both the child restraint and the vehicle. Keeping kids safe is more than a law. Recommendations from research can be found at this site: • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. For more information, visit the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov
WSU Children’s Center Explores autumn with Children Nature is rich in diversity and offers unending opportunities for observing many science and math-related attributes, such as size, quantity, and shape. Children build their understanding of science and math concepts through exploration and play. During the wonderful autumn on the Palouse there are abundant ways to explore with children. When exploring with children use descriptive words to talk about rocks, leaves, insects and other items. This promotes expansion of children’s language and builds upon their capacity to build their observational skills and descriptive vocabulary. The Washington State University Children’s Center weaves exploration of nature into curriculum areas with all children infants through school age. The Early Childhood Specialists, partner with a child’s sense of curiosity to engage in emergent curriculum inspired by the questions and interests of children. We strive to create learning experiences that are enriching, innovative, meaningful, and engaging. As young scientist, children are continuously gaining knowledge about the world around them through observation, inquiry, and experimentation. As adults we model what it means to “practice science” by asking questions open ended questions to children. There is value in your willingness to “not know”, as it models how to ask, collect information, and investigate in the early years. Incorporating science exploration in early education can inspire and develop scientific understanding as well as promote a strong foundation for critical thinking and comfort with the practice of science. A simple activity is to collect rocks of assorted sizes and create rock gardens. Children can pour water on the top of the stack and watch how it flows. Rocks can be sorted by size, shape, color, weight and other attributes noticed by the children. Amazing autumn opportunities are everywhere. Choose a tree throughout the seasons and ask children to discuss the changes. Collect falling leaves, watch them dry and change in texture. Older children can journal through drawing pictures or taking photographs. In the photograph Kingston is exploring the sound of leaves as he walks stomps and runs through them with his toddler classmates. He and his WSU Children’s Center classmates naturally began exploring and laughed as the wind blew more leaves off the trees as they played in the bounty of leaves. We hope you all have a beautiful autumn filled with exploration and delight. For information about our childcare program, please contact us at 509-335-8847.
As your family gathers round for winter, consider Pullman Christian Childcare Center (PCCC) to be a warm teaching environment to care for your children. PCCC provides a loving, clean, and secure environment where children can explore God’s world, learn principles for living, and experience God’s love. We believe that a strong foundation for learning is built upon spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic components. We strive to create an atmosphere where children are nurtured and encouraged to grow in each of these areas. Join us for our Christmas program on Thursday, December 13 beginning at 6:30p.m. All ages will be participating and singing in our program celebrating the glorious day our Savior was born. Light refreshments will be provided. Pullman Christian Childcare currently has openings in most classrooms, including our three preschool programs. In all of our preschool programs, children learn values, responsibility, and have tons of fun! We provide learning encounters throughout the year through field trips, guest visitors, and creativity in the classroom. Our AM Preschool program teaches 3 to 5-year-old children from 8:30 to 11:30 each morning for either 2, 3, or 5 day-a-week options. We also have spaces available in our Junior Preschool (3 to 4-year-olds) and our Preschool (4 to 5-year-olds) programs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with various time block options to meet your family’s needs. For more information or to arrange a tour, call (509) 332-3545 or email director@pullmanchristianchildcare.com. To learn more about our center, visit our website at PullmanChristianChildcare.com or look us up at facebook. com/pullmanchristianchildcarecenter.
This page is sponsored by: Building Blocks Child Care Center • 332-0161 Community Child Care Center • 332-7005 Boost Collaborative Children and Family Support Services • 332-4420 Montessori School of Pullman • 334-4114 Pullman Christian Childcare Center • 334-1035 WSU Children’s Center • 335-8847
Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington is sponsored by:
We are proud to be a United Way agency! For Child Care, call our Parent Referral Line, 1-800-446-1114 or email familycenter@childcare.org
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Experience Dad’s Weekend Vocal Extravaganza, Jazz Festival Nov. 7
Dear Dr. Universe: What causes lightning? -Monica, 10, Costa Rica Dear Monica, These big, grey storms we see on Earth give us the chance to see electrical charges in action, said my friend Nic Loyd, a meteorologist at Washington State University. Pretty much everything has a charge. You have a charge. I have a charge. These charges interact with each other. Founding Father and inventor Ben Franklin, who was really curious about lightning, is credited with giving these charges names: negative and positive. They work kind of like the different ends of a magnet. Two charges that are the same will move away from each other. But put a negative and positive charge near each other and they are like best buds. Opposite charges attract. Of course, even though we have charges, we aren’t walking around repelling and attracting different objects. Most of the time, objects have both positive and negative charges. They cancel each other out, leaving a neutral charge. But sometimes, these charges are out of balance. Lightning is one way nature balances out these charges on our planet. Loyd told me about the ingredients. As the sun heats the earth’s surface, the air above it warms up, too. Warm air rises. As the air rises, very tiny droplets of water, or vapor, rise up and form into a cloud. Air continues to rise and the cloud gets bigger and bigger. At the top of the cloud the temperature is really cold. The tiny droplets of water there turn into ice. One idea is that bits of ice bump into each other to create electrical charge. Exactly how they do this is still a bit of a mystery. But when these charges in the sky interact with opposite charges on the ground, current runs between them and we see a bright flash of lightning. Lightning can happen within a cloud or it can happen between the cloud and the ground. It all depends on how these charges are jumping around. Sincerely, Dr. Universe
Experience the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Throughout November, The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art will host the exhibits listed below. Get a chance to experience them while they are still on display.
Trimpin: Ambiente432 Ongoing through 2019 Gallery 01 | Pavilion Memento: Selected Works from the Elwood Collections September 18, 2018 – June 29, 2019 Gallery 04 | Creighton Gallery
The WSU School of Music will be hosting its annual Vocal Extravaganza Friday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. The Extravaganza, which has been a Dad’s Weekend tradition for 33 years, will feature performances by the five top choral groups: Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Tenor/Bass Choir, Madrigal Singers, and Opera Workshop. Tickets for this family-friendly event will be available in Bryan Hall beginning at 7 p.m. on the night of the performance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students with ID, and free for children 12 and under. The WSU School of Music will also host Drummer Gary Hobbs, joined by the WSU Jazz Band I, in presenting a concert of exciting and contemporary big band music on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at noon in Bryan Hall Theatre as part of the 26th annual WSU Jazz Festival. Hobbs is a native of the Pacific Northwest and lives in Vancouver, WA. He has played professionally for over four decades and appears on over 60 recordings Information on evening parking for School of Music events can be found at transportation.wsu.edu/parking-maps/
Join Your Fellow Cougs for Our Annual Holiday Celebration! The WSU Student Alumni Ambassadors welcome you to their annual Holiday Celebration Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lewis Alumni Centre. This is the perfect way to kick off the season, with fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Children are invited to have pictures taken with Santa Claus and Santa Butch, as well as enjoy holiday craft making, music, and refreshments. All participants are asked to bring a donation of canned food for the Pullman Food Bank. There is no admission fee.
Kate Gilmore: In Your Way October 16 – December 22, 2018 Gallery 02/03 | Bruce/Floyd & Borth Galleries
If you are interested in upcoming exhibits at the museum, please visit: https://museum.wsu.edu/events/ Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts upcoming-exhibits-2/ at 25 September 18 – December 22, 2018 Gallery 05/06 | Wright/Harmon Gallery & Smith Gallery
Enjoy special Coug memories with your family and friends at the Lewis Alumni Centre!
NOVEMBER 2018
FRIENDS OF HOSPICE
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KIWANIS OF PULLMAN
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Come to the 60th Annual
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast & Music Fest
Saturday, December 1 • 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Lincoln Middle School
The Pullman Kiwanis invite you to the popular Pullman holiday tradition, with food, music, and a silent auction. We’re proud that 100% of the proceeds from the Annual Pancake Breakfast and Music Fest stay right here in the Pullman community for programs that support kids and families, such as: • Performing arts for local kids and the community • Efforts to prevent food insecurity through the school pantries and local food banks • Kiwanis youth groups: SES K-Kids, LMS Builders Club, PHS Key Club and WSU CKI Club The breakfast will feature musical entertainment by youth and adult performers, including Lincoln Middle School music groups. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12, available from Kiwanis members, various businesses in Pullman, online at the Kiwanis website, or at the door on December 1.
We’d love to see you there!
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RURAL RESOURCES
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Feeling Stretched as a Family Caregiver?
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an Evidence Based
educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve selfconfidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Topics Covered Include: • Self Care • Action Planning • Time Management • Strengthening Communication with family • Communication with physicians • Identifying and Reducing personal stress • Relaxation Techniques • Assertiveness • Managing guilt, depression and anger
Who Should Come? • Anyone who is taking on extra tasks to support a friend, parent, spouse, sibling, in-law, or neighbor who needs extra help due to age or illness. • Classes consist of six sessions held once a week. Two experienced Class Leaders conduct the series. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life. • You will receive a book, The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class. A donation of $25.00 to help defray the cost of the book is suggested, but not required to attend the class. Classes will be held at Pullman Regional Hospital from 10:00am to 12:00. Sessions are held every Wednesday and begin on October 31, 2018 and continue each Wednesday through December 5th. Attendance at all 6 sessions is encouraged. This Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop is brought to the Pullman community in partnership between Circles of Caring, Pullman Regional Hospital and Rural Resources.
For more information or to register, contact Melissa Johnson, MSW. 509-715-0358 or mjohnson@ruralresources.org. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.
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“I t’s a Wonderful Life’ December 14-16 & 20-23, Pullmancivictheatre.org
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Monday
November 2018
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Friday 11/2
Saturday 11/3
• Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, Wine Tasting, 3 p.m., $10 • WSU School of Music, Big Band II, 3:10 p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall • WSU School of Music, Brass Chamber Music, 4:10 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre • WSU School of Music, Student Chamber Music, 5:10 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre • WSU Women’s Swim vs. Northern Arizona, 5 p.m., Gibb Pool, free • WSU Women’s Soccer vs. Washington, 7 p.m., Lower Soccer Field, free • WSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Arizona, 7 p.m., Bohler Gym, cost varies • WSU Dad’s Weekend Feature Performer, Andy Grammar, 7:30 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies • WSU School of Music, Vocal Extravaganza, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre
• WSU Women’s Swim vs. California, 10 a.m., Gibb Pool, free • WSU Football v. California, TBD, Martin Stadium, cost varies
• See callout box @ left for WSU Dad’s Weekend activities
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• PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group 1 p.m., see pg 5 • WSU Women’s Basketball vs. Saint Mary’s (California), 1 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies • Community Band of the Palouse Veterans’ Day Concert, 2 p.m., Domey Auditorium at Gladish Community Center, free, https:// palouseband.org/ • WSU Men’s Basketball vs. Nicholls, 4 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies
• WSU Women’s Volleyball vs. California, 12 p.m., Bohler Gym, cost varies • WSU Women’s Basketball vs. UC Davis, 1 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies
• See callout box @ left for WSU Dad’s Weekend activities
RTOP, ‘Newsies’, Nov 1-4, rtoptheatre.org
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• PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Level 1, Register with Parks n’Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress, AA Meeting, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., see pg 5 • PSD, Jefferson PTA Meeting, 7 p.m. • PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. • WSU Women’s Basketball vs. Utah State, 7 p.m., Beasley Coliseum
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• WSU School of Music, Jazz Festival, 8 a.m., Kimbrough Music Building • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30-6 p.m. at Franklin • PHS Booster Meeting, 7 p.m., PHS
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• Chocolate Decadence, 4-7 p.m., see pg 7 • PRH, Board of Commissioners 6 p.m., see pg 5 • PSD, Franklin Family Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m. • WSU School of Music, Orchestra Concert, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre
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• WSU School of Music, Orchestra Festival, 8 a.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, • PRH, TaiChi for Health: Level 3, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • WSU Women’s Swim vs. Wyoming, 5 p.m., Gibb Pool, free • PRH, Women’s Leadership Guild, Award Event, 5:30 p.m., see pg 5
City of Pullman, Military Hill Leaf Collection, see pg 11 RTOP, ‘Newsies’, Nov 7-11, rtoptheatre.org
• Pullman Chamber,
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General Membership 13 Luncheon, noon, see pg 7
Veterans Day Observed • City Gov’t offices closed for Veterans Day • PRH, Tai Chi for Health Level 2, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m. • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 5 • PSD, No School in Honor of Veterans Day
• PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Level 1, Register with Parks n’Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • Arts Commission, 4 p.m. Library • PSD, Sunnyside Grades 4 + 5 Musical, 6:30 p.m. • PSD, Franklin PTA Meeting, 6:45 p.m. • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress, AA Meeting, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., see pg 5 • WSU School of Music, Student Recital: Ariana Santiago, percussion, 8 p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall
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• PRH, Tai Chi for Health Level 2, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m. • PRH, Pre Op Total Joint Class, 3 p.m., see pg 5 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 3:30 p.m., see pg 5 • WSU Men’s Basketball vs. Cal Poly, 6 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies • Board of Adjustment 7:30 p.m. City Hall
• PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Level 1, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress, AA Meeting, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., see pg 5
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• Cemetery Committee, 9 a.m. Pioneer Center • Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Pullman Senior Center, City Hall, see pg 10 • Library Board of Trustees 3 p.m. at Neill Library • Parks & Rec. Comm., 6:30 p.m. City Hall • PRH, BSCG: Breast Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., see pg 5
• PRH, Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, 12:30 p.m., see pg 5 • PRH, TaiChi for Health: Level 3, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • Brelsford WSU Visitor Center, Wine Tasting, 3 p.m., $10 • PSD, Jefferson PTA Movie Night, 6:30-8 p.m. • PHS Drama Performance, 7 p.m. • WSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Stanford, 7 p.m., Bohler Gym, cost varies • WSU Women’s BBall vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies
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• Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Pullman Senior Center, City Hall, see pg 10 • PSD, PHS Drama Performance, 7 p.m. • WSU School of Music, Opera Workshop, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre
17 • WSU Football vs. Arizona, TBD, Martin Stadium, cost varies • PSD, PHS Drama Performance, 7 p.m.
PCT, ‘Exit Pursued by a Bear’ - 16 and 17th, pullmancivictheatre.org
City of Pullman, Military Hill Leaf Collection, see pg 11
RTOP, ‘Newsies’, Nov 7-11, rtoptheatre.org
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PCT, Murder Mystery Costume Ball (Theme is “Immortal Murders”) at The Seasoned House, pullmancivictheatre.org
City of Pullman, Pioneer Hill Leaf Collection, see pg 11
RTOP, ‘Newsies’, Nov 1-4, rtoptheatre.org
• PRH, AMP: Communicating with Your Dr., 12:40 p.m., see pg 5 • PRH, TaiChi for Health: Level 3, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • See callout box @ left for WSU Dad’s Weekend activities
• WSU School of Music, Guest Recital: Dr. Tom Curry, Tuba, 8 p.m., Kimbrough 101
• WSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Arizona State, 12 p.m., Bohler Gym, cost varies • WSU Men’s Basketball vs. Walla Walla (Exhibition), 2 p.m., Beasley Coliseum
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• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 3:30 p.m., see pg 5 • PRH, Tai Chi for Health Level 2, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m.
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City of Pullman, Sunnyside Hill Leaf Collection, see pg 11
21 • WSU Women’s Basketball vs. Oregon State, 7 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies • Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. City Hall
22 Thanksgiving Day • City Gov’t offices closed for Thanksgiving Day
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• City Gov’t offices closed • PRH, TaiChi for Health: Level 3, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • WSU Football vs. Washington, 5:30 p.m., Martin Stadium, cost varies
• Small Business Saturday, see pg 6 • WSU Women’s Volleyball vs. Washington, 4 p.m., Bohler Gym, cost varies • WSU Men’s Basketball vs. Delaware State, 7:30 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies
PSD, No School, Thanksgiving Break City of Pullman, College Hill Leaf Collection, see pg 11
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26 • PRH, Tai Chi for Health Level 2, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m. • PRH, TBI Support Group, 6 p.m., see pg 5
27 • PRH, Tai Chi for Health: Level 1, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4:30 p.m., see pg 5 • City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall • PRH, Work In Progress, AA Meeting, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., see pg 5 • WSU Men’s Basketball vs. CSUN, 8 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies
28 • PRH, Palouse Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m. • Airport Board at 3 p.m. Airport Fire Station • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in PHS Board Room • WSU School of Music, Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre
29 • WSU Women’s Basketball vs. San Francisco, 7 p.m., Beasley Coliseum, cost varies • WSU School of Music, Jazz Forum, 7 p.m., Kimbrough 101
30 • PRH, TaiChi for Health: Level 3, Register with Parks n’ Rec, 1 p.m., see pg 5 • WSU School of Music, Guitar Studio, 5:10 p.m., Kimbrough 101 • WSU School of Music, Piano Pedagogy Lab School Master Class & Recitals, all day, Kimbrough Music Building
Abbreviations • 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
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SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT
Kara Bofto
My name is Kara Bofto and I am from Spokane, WA. I began taking classes from SFCC-Spokane after graduating from Joel E. Ferris high school in 2010. In 2011, I moved to Pullman, WA to attend SFCC-Pullman- knowing I would want to transfer to Washington State University. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to major in, so I decided to earn my Associate of Arts degree while I figured it out. The atmosphere at SFCC-Pullman was very positive while the campus had students from various backgrounds and age groups. The small class sizes, the great quality of teachers and the office staff at SFCC-Pullman made learning fun while the quality of learning was meaningful. After taking a few business classes, I decided that was going to be my major. After earning my AA-DTA at SFCC-Pullman in 2014, I transferred to WSU and was accepted to the Carson College of Business where I earned my B.A. in Business Administration in 2016.
NOVEMBER 2018
Dr. Alissa Bourbonnais, SFCC Pullman English Exceptional Faculty Award Interview Fall 2018
I am currently working for AT&T-Corporate in Spokane, WA while working on my 2nd Bachelor’s degree from the Colorado State University Global program. I plan on completing my Accounting degree in December 2018. After earning my B.A in Accounting, I will be taking the next steps to getting my CPA (Certified Public Account) License. SFCC-Pullman was the perfect place to get started on my academic journey.
November Dates Registration remains open in November for winter quarter. Apply today! • 2019-2020 FAFSA is available now. If you need assistance, call 509-332-2706 to schedule an appointment. • CCS Scholarship applications are open October 15-January 11th. Scholarships are awarded for the next academic year, beginning Fall Quarter. • Stop by our campus on November 8th for a sweet treat. SFCC Pullman will be participating in the Pullman tradition, Chocolate Decadence. • Campus will be closed on November 12th in honor of Veteran’s Day. We want to thank our SFCC Pullman Veteran’s for their service!
Choose SFCC Pullman Campus “SFCC helped me decide what I wanted to study at a 4-year college!” —SFCC Pullman graduate ‘18 Upon graduating, 100% of the SFCC Pullman class of ’18 surveyed agreed or highly agreed that they felt they belong and will succeed in college (only half reported they did at the start of their studies).
Photo with Sasquatch Statue at SFCC. Photo credit: Brooklyn Brown
Congratulations Dr. Alissa Bourbonnais Pullman Faculty member Dr. Alissa Bourbonnais received the Exceptional Faculty Award at the Spokane Falls Community College and was recognized at our college’s recent Convocation for her outstanding service to students and faculty. Dr. Bourbonnais teaches a variety of English and writing courses at the Pullman campus and we are pleased to have such an outstanding scholar and educator among the Pullman faculty. Below is a segment from a recent interview with Dr. Bourbonnais.
What do you love about teaching? I love taking a piece of writing and breaking it down to think about different interpretations. There’s no better place to do that than in a classroom where you have so many different minds and life experiences bringing perspective to the table. My favorite thing about teaching is watching an idea spark for a student when they share a comment about the reading in class, seeing that same idea become more concrete in an informal blog post, and then guiding progress to a full-fledged argument in a formal paper. I love helping students become aware of their “writing lives” and reflect on how their writing process will change and evolve as long as they keep writing.
What can students look forward to in your classes? Whether they take composition or literature courses with me, students can look forward to a wide range of readings and genres of writing. They might be reading time travel novels, weird dystopian short stories, poetry, graphic memoirs, journalism, or popular science, to name a few. Students will get to explore their ideas on the readings through creative, reflective, analytical, and argumentative writing. Most of all they can look forward to a safe space to practice writing. Many students come into my class and tell me they’re “not good at writing,” but writing isn’t a talent you’re born with or without. Anyone can become a stronger writer if they practice. Writers have to practice every day the same way athletes or musicians do if they want to improve.
And the big question on our students’ minds: “We get it, Dr. Bourbonnais, you love books! But do you have any other interests besides reading and writing?”
New mailing address: SFCC-Pullman PO Box 642451, Pullman WA, 99164-2451 Our new physical address is at 185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164, the building just to the east of Daggy Hall on WSU’s campus. Pullman@SFCC.Spokane.edu
509-332-2706 • www.Pullman.Spokane.edu
Yes! I love to dance. I first started taking dance lessons from my mother when I was four years old. I currently study at Graham Ballet Academy: Pullman, take note! Adult ballet classes for any skill level (really, ANY level) meet Saturdays 2:003:30pm at Gladish Community Center. My ballet instructor, the artistic director and founder of Hannah Myers Choreography, is a wonderful teacher. I enjoy dancing in her class as much as I enjoy seeing the way she teaches. I’m really interested in the connection between writing and dancing, both of which require practicing discrete skills while also developing artistic expression through your own style...oops, I’m talking about writing again!
NOVEMBER 2018
PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pullman Community Update 15
BOARD REPORT
New Washington State Student Discipline Rules Why new discipline rules?
families to work with school districts as they update district policies in response to the new rules.
Washington's discipline rules were created four decades ago. Students and schools are vastly different today. Student protections In 2016, the state Legislature passed a law Additional protections now minimize the (House Bill 1541) to help close opportunity gaps use of suspensions and expulsions. For example, in learning. One area of concern is discipline. the new rules prohibit schools from excluding Some groups of students are more likely to be students from school for absences or tardiness. suspended than their peers. The new rules will further limit the use of The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) saw the bill’s passage as an opportunity to improve the rules’ readability, clarify requirements, and support family engagement. After almost two years of collaborative work—including three public comment periods and eight public hearings— OSPI is adopting new discipline rules.
exclusionary discipline for behaviors that do not present a threat to school safety and will prohibit the use of expulsion for students in kindergarten through grade four.
Best practices
The rules ensure school discipline policies are fair across the state. They require schools to take a “prevention-based” approach, meaning that an attempt is made to correct a behavior before it requires discipline.
The new discipline rules emphasize the use of research-based best practices. School districts will be required to identify those practices that school personnel must attempt or consider before or instead of exclusions. The practices may include positive behavioral interventions and supports and other evidence-based practices.
Family Engagement
Educational services
State law requires that, when a school district suspends or expels a student, the district must provide the student the opportunity to receive educational services. Under the new rules, the student must be allowed to continue to participate in general education curriculum; School districts are now required to consult meet the standards of the district; and with students, families, and the community when developing and updating district discipline complete subject, grade-level, and graduation requirements. policies. OSPI strongly encourages parents and The new discipline rules provide more ways for parents and families to engage. They require increased parent communication from schools, and they provide for more collaborative discipline procedures.
For more information Learn more about the rules: k12.wa.us/ studentdiscipline/ Rules Learn more about discipline: k12.wa.us/ studentdiscipline/ Do you have concerns about discrimination in discipline? k12.wa.us/equity/ Do you have questions about our policies? Contact rkramer@psd267.org
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 President Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
Ms. King’s class at Jefferson recently read a story about Clara Barton and invited Ms. King’s mom, a nurse, to talk about nursing! The students did a great job sharing their knowledge of Clara Barton and interviewing their special guest!
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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STEM Fun! Mr. Supowit’s 3rd grade class at Jefferson Elementary loved this STEM and engineering science lesson! Students designed and built cardboard arcade games—once made, other classes were invited to the cardboard arcade to play!
NOVEMBER 2018
October was Disability Awareness month! Our schools participated in a variety of activities and events, including the creation of this sweet classroom bulletin board in Mrs. Strader’s kindergarten class at Franklin!
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent, Pullman School District Administrative Offices, 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163, 509.332.3144. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
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 Instagram: @Kamiak.Elementary.School
GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
NOVEMBER 2018
What an evening! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT It was a wonderful event for those who attended Gladish Community and Cultural Center’s Oktoberfest. Music was sponsored by Gehring and Associates for Solstice and Waddell and Reed for the Community Band of the Palouse’s Auf Gehts German Band. We thank our silent auction chair, Brenda Cox, for her outstanding efforts in gathering support from area businesses and individuals. The items were amazing. Again thank you Businesses and Friends: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Neill’s Flowers and Gifts Sam Dial Jewelry Pullman Chamber of Commerce B & L Bike Palouse Ridge Golf Club Interstate Aviation Jess Ford Village Centre Cinemas Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center Chipman and Taylor Chevrolet Pullman Civil Theater Washington Idaho Symphony Festival Dance of the Palouse Hilltop Holiday Inn Express Residence Inn by Marriott. Banyan’s Black Cypress Sella’s Calzone & Pizza New Garden South Fork Birch and Barley Rico’s Smokehouse. Essential Art Gallery and Fine Gifts Michael McCoy Hodgins Drug and Hobby Colter’s Creek Winery Moscow Food Coop Rosauers Dissmores Safeway Palouse Juice Tie-Dye Everything Café Artista Planet3 extreme Air Park Tapped Taphouse and Kitchen. Georgia Carpet Works Suzanne Polle Adam Heart Music The Grange Four Star Supply Zeppoz Bruised Books Crimson and Gray Gary and Kathleen Meadows Tim Marsh
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Jessica Casselman Rick Wayenberg Sue Hinz Brenda Cox Diane’s Gift Garden at PRH Zelda’s Pullman Moscow Building Supply Marie’s Art Cougar Gear from WSU Track and Field Cougar Entertainment Center Ben Demler Amy McPherson Rob McPherson Erik Snider Richard Domey Peggy Ray Eric Jessup Nick Pappin Nathan Weller John Brewer Dave Gibney Sally Elder Linda Chalich Salustra Urbin John Hinz Wanda Tennant Sara Ulibarri Isaac Cook Mike Hinz Dave Harder Brandon McIntosh Rosalie Harms Karin Raus Diane Neff Marge Struckmeyer Minie Yamada Adam Sackman Brooke Cohen Tiffany Fulkerson Chana Holt Jared Kelly Sammy Kelly Wayback Cafe and Catering Luke Sprague
Pullman Community Update 17
Community Band to present Veterans Day Program The Community Band of the Palouse presents its annual Veterans Day Concert, Thanks to Our Veterans, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in the Richard Domey Auditorium at Gladish Community and Cultural Center, 115 NW State. The featured narrator this year is Gladish's own Richard Domey, for whom the auditorium is named. Domey retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 30 years with the Oregon National Guard. He was an enlisted man for two years and then was commissioned thru the Army's Officer Candidate program. Of his 30 years total service 11 years was active duty. During that time Domey was an Infantry officer and an Armored Cavalry officer with the 41st Infantry Division and the 163rd Armored Cavalry Brigade. His formal military training included Winter warfare operations, Nuclear Weapons Employment and Command and General Staff school. He was a member of the U.S. National Guard Shooting team for 16 years traveling around the country for competition and coaching. Domey made the final Olympic and World Championship team trials every year from 1974 to 1985. In addition to coaching military rifle shooting, he also coached at the U.S. Olympic training center for many years in both the sport of international rifle shooting and biathlon (cross country skiing and shooting). He was a biathlon judge at the 1980 Winter Olympics and a biathlon coach at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Guest vocalists will be Edmund Brown from the University of Idaho and Horace Alexander Young, a music faculty member at Washington State University. The concert will feature traditional and popular patriotic themes, with some surprise selections that will delight all the members of the audience, said band director Denise Snider.
Thanks to Our Veterans 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, In the Richard Domey Auditorium at Gladish Community and Cultural Center, 115 NW State Street, Pullman.
Gladish board seeks new board members The Gladish Board of Directors has positions open to individuals that would enjoy working with an active board that oversees the historic Gladish Community and Cultural Center. “It would be hard to describe the best person,” said Sue Hinz, president of the board. “We are looking for people who enjoy sharing their ideas and talents to help Gladish grow. “New residents, long-time residents—everyone is welcome to learn about Gladish and its mission to serve the community,” she said. Contact Hinz, suehinz@gmail.com, for more information about board membership and volunteering at Gladish.
Need a room for Holiday party? Gladish has several public spaces that may serve your needs. Call (509) 332-8081 to arrange a tour of the building!
Friends of Gladish appreciates the efforts of so many who help maintain this amazing structure.
Gladish Community and Cultural Center Business Directory • GLADISH is great for Education… Celebrations… Performances… and Events. Contact us today. ARTS • The Art Room, Sarah Hamilton, Room 117 • Community Band of the Palouse • Annette Klover, Klover Piano Studio, 509-334-2474, 509-878-1567 • Rhonda Skaggs, Artist, 509-339-3891 • Trisha Mallet Piano Studio 509-592-3610 CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center • 334-1234 DANCE STUDIOS • Graham Academy • 338-4446
• Rising Stars Dance Studio (509) 432-6961
• Wheat Whackers www.wheatwhackers.com
FITNESS/WELLNESS • Bete Cruz and Beata Vixie Massage Therapy 509-592-8009 • Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com • Thanh Nguyen, Leading with Heart, thanhxuan@gmail.com • Palouse River Rollers • Pullman Kokondo Academy 509-334-7824 • Rolling Hills Derby Dames rollinghillsderbydames.com
ORGANIZATIONS • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 • American Legion Post 52 • Community Band of the Palouse 509-334-6270 • Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 • Mumma Insuranc, 425-455-1406 jeffm@mummainsurance.com • Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830 • Pullman Marketing, 509-240-9735
• Whitman County Genealogical Society Library • 332-2386 • Whitman County Historical Society Archives • 334-3940 • Work Source, 509-553-3496 mwood@esd.wa.gov SCHOOLS • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114
Please support your community center and become a Friend of Gladish. Send a $35 (Individual), $50(Family) or $100 (Business) donation to: 115 NW State St., Suite 212A, Pullman, WA 99163 Or give online here: www.gladishcommunity.org Email us: Gladish@pullman.com
NOVEMBER 2018
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NOVEMBER 2018
Pullman Community Update 19
Making Ends Meet in Whitman County What is the average minimum monthly income you need to be self-sufficient in Whitman County? All data are drawn from the Self Sufficiency Calculator for Washington State (http://www.thecalculator.org/calculator.php). Visit the site to see the minimum income YOUR household needs to be self-sufficient!
Family of Four (two working parents and two elementary-aged children): MONTHLY EXPENSES
Retired 80-year-old living alone. While health care costs are listed in the WA Self-Sufficiency Index at $130, the Aging Index for Washington State 2010 estimates health care costs at $430 per month for a person 65+ in good health.
Single parent with two preschoolers. This parent must earn $27 per hour to reach self-sufficiency! MONTHLY EXPENSES
MONTHLY EXPENSES
Housing $766.00
Housing $766.00
Housing $603.00
Child Care
Child Care
Child Care
$1,000.00
$1,724.00
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Food $995.16
Food $582.05
Food $292.67
Transportation $447.74
Transportation $233.18
Transportation $226.71
Health Care
Health Care
Health Care
$566.78
$489.04
$130.12
Miscellaneous $377.57
Miscellaneous $379.43
Miscellaneous $125.25
Taxes $608.66
Taxes $762.98
Taxes $201.91
TOTAL $4,761.91
TOTAL $4,936.68
TOTAL $1,579.66
We Need to Hear from YOU
The web-based Community Needs Assessment is open for responses!
From healthcare to counseling services, libraries to public transportation, there are many services available to residents of Whitman County offered by a host of agencies. In a cooperative effort, over 20 Whitman County agencies are working together to better understand the health and social service issues facing households in our communities, no matter what level of services you need or use. The Whitman County Health Network, Avista Corporation, and other community partners are conducting a Needs Assessment survey of all Whitman County residents to know how to best work with communities to meet needs and strengthen resources. We hope that you will complete a Community Needs Assessment survey over the Internet so we can summarize results quickly. To access the survey online, go to: www.opinion.wsu.edu/whitman To assure the survey results truly represent all households in Whitman County, we need to hear from you even if your household has a low need for services, or does not access many of them. Your information and experience matter to us and each person’s responses count! Be assured that all information provided in this survey will be kept confidential. All information will be summarized in a way that no individual’s response can ever be identified.
Community Food The Community Food Bank is in need of the following donations: • Meals in a can (chili, ravioli, • Soups etc.) • Canned vegetables • Spices/Condiments • Canned fruit • Soaps/shampoo/toothpaste • Canned beans • Canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.) You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00).
The Social and Economic Sciences Research Center at WSU is implementing this survey on our behalf. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Jeff Guyett, the Executive Director of the Community Action Center, by telephone (509334-9147) or email (JeffG@cacwhitman.org). The link will be open for respondents until November 16! This survey can only be successful with the generous help of people like you!
FOOD PANTRY
BREAD ROOM
MONDAY
Closed
8 am – noon; 1pm – 4:30 pm
TUESDAY
Closed
8 am – noon; 1pm – 4:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
11 am – 1:00 pm
8 am – noon; 1pm – 4:30pm
THURSDAY
4 pm – 6:00 pm
8 am – noon; 1pm – 6:00 pm
FRIDAY
Closed
8 am – noon; 1pm – 4:30 pm
Bread Room is closed during the lunch hour from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
CITY OF PULLMAN
20 Pullman Community Update
NOVEMBER 2018
Winter Driving Safety As cooler weather returns to the Palouse, now is a great time to review driving safety tips for the coming winter. As weather conditions change, so do driving conditions. It is never too early to be prepared for safe travel. Six simple tips for winter driving: 1. Warm up and clear off. Visibility is key to safe travel, any time of year. As snow and frost move in, it’s especially important to allow your vehicle plenty of time to warm and defrost. Remember, the entire front windshield must be clear, not just the space directly in front of your steering wheel. Snow should be removed from your windows, hood, and roof as wind and shifting snow can create a potential hazard to you and your fellow drivers. Clear and use your vehicle’s turn signals and headlights to improve visibility. Helpful Hint: Keep a soft bristle broom near your door to clear off the snow. 2. Plan ahead. Be aware of alternate routes to and from your common destinations. Pullman has many hills and you might consider routes that help you to avoid steep inclines. Remember that you can’t always rely on snowplows and sanders to reach the roads ahead of you. Helpful Hint: City bus routes are often the first to be plowed and sanded. Check the transit map and take advantage of these groomed routes when possible.
hazardous due to shade or wind. Know where to use extra caution and anticipate changes before they happen. 5. Be ready for an emergency: Whether you are traveling across town or across the state, it is important to be ready in case of an emergency. Make sure that your fuel tank never drops below half full. Keep a box or bag inside of your vehicle that contains a heavy coat, snow pants, gloves, a hat, boots, and a blanket. Consider items that would be useful in case of an overnight emergency. Include a small shovel and sand or traction aids (such as tire chains). Non-perishable food and water should be included in your emergency kit. Helpful Hint: Making an emergency kit inside of a plastic tote will help to keep your items clean, dry, and contained in case of a collision or disaster. 6. Give your vehicle a check-up. This is perhaps the most important thing that you can do to prepare for winter for safe cold-weather driving. Check your tires for adequate tread and proper air pressure, ensure that your vehicle’s coolant is sufficient for extreme temperatures, and make sure that your windshield wipers work properly and are fitted with well working blades. Take advantage of local businesses that offer free pre-trip safety inspections.
3. Slow down and leave space. Sudden braking can result in a loss of control, even when roads are bare. It is important to change your driving habits as road conditions change. Slow down and allow plenty of distance between vehicles to keep yourself and others on the roadway as safe as possible, even if roads appear to be bare. Remember that while gravel helps to improve traction on snow and ice-covered roadways, it can have the opposite effect on dry roadways, building up on the shoulder and centerline, around stop signs, and at the bottom of hills. Helpful Hint: Always give yourself plenty of travel time. It’s best to err on the side of caution. Leaving early will help you to avoid feeling rushed. 4. Prepare for sudden changes. Road conditions can change without warning. Keep in mind that a bare roadway can turn to snow or ice around the next corner. Tree cover and infrequent use can cause some roads to be covered with snow and ice, even when others are clear. Also, freezing temperatures can create black ice in shaded or windy areas. Remember to avoid using your vehicle’s cruise control function during poor weather conditions, including rain. Helpful Hint: Keep an eye out for areas that are most likely to become
PARKS & RECREATION Adult Basketball
the table? No! No! No! Learn how to set tables, use utensils in formal settings, and how to follow social It’s time to start getting your team ready for another rules! The youth will learn how to navigate ordering exciting year of City League Basketball! Team registration at restaurants and much more. This class includes a will be accepted Nov. 1-9 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the snack with full table settings. Everyone will have a blast Pioneer Center. Individuals interested in having their and learn life skills at the same time. Youth ages 7-12 names made available to team captains should contact are welcome to register for this class to be held Monday, Parks & Recreation at 338-3227. Games will be played at Nov. 12, from 9 a.m.-noon. *Fee: $25. Sunnyside Elementary School Gym in Pullman and the Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center in Moscow. Expected Holiday Evergreen Wreath Decorating dates of play are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday with Neill’s Flower’s & Gifts evenings, Nov. 26-Feb. 27. Team fee: $525. Enjoy a festive holiday evening with the staff from Home Alone and Safe Kids Neill’s Flowers and Gifts. Mitch will share his expertise on creating a fresh evergreen wreath with a wonderful A fun and entertaining way for your children to assortment of beautiful fresh-cut winter greens. learn valuable skills about safety and increasing children’s home-alone safety awareness. The class will Participants may bring a special decoration from home focus on preventing common household, playground, to include in their fresh wreath or purchase something special from a collection on the many holiday display and traffic injuries. Your child will also learn how to trees. Please bring a pair of clippers and/or wire cutters. stay safe at home (appropriate telephone protocols, All other supplies, including wire and 12-inch wreath knowledge of first aid procedures, appropriate response to strangers, and in or around the bathroom, ring, will be provided. Additional fee will be charged on-site for any larger size wreath ring. Class will be kitchen, and poison); on the playground (safe play, held on Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 6-8 p.m. *Fee: $30. equipment, and sharing); and while traveling (cars, walking, biking, and school bus) including going Pre-season Ski Clinic to the shopping mall and library. CPR and choking Don’t get caught on the wrong foot in the back seat information will be provided. Youth ages 8 and this winter! Prepare your mind, body and spirit with older are welcome to register for this class to be held this fun informative comprehensive conditioning class Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m.-noon. *Fee: $25. created for skiers of all ages and abilities to get the Manners 101: Etiquette and Social Skills for Life whole system tuned up to hit the slopes in optimum skiing shape. So whether you’ve never skied before, A fast-paced and fun skill-building class. Youth or you are a seasoned skier, grab a friend and join will learn the manners and skills for various social us! If you’re not sure it’s for you, come and watch situations. Burping? Hats in restaurants? Elbows on
or join in the first class for free with no obligation to see what you think before you commit. Instructor Dwina Noesbar is a P.S.I.A. Alpine Level 3 certified ski instructor with more than 25 years’ experience as instructor, trainer, examiner, and manager. Classes will be held on Mondays, Nov. 12-Dec. 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.*Fee: $65.
Pro Skier Prep Clinic This in-depth indoor ski clinic is geared for the advanced-to-expert skier who enjoys talking tech with other passionate skiers, wants to become a ski instructor, or is already an instructor pursuing P.S.I.A, certification. The group will cover ski mechanics, fundamental skills, tactics, biomechanics, physics, equipment fit, and ski design, as well as teaching concepts such as the CAP model and the learning partnership, if appropriate. Video clips will be used to analyze skier movements, identify inefficiencies, prioritize them, and create a prescription for change. An optional additional on-hill ski day may be organized at the conclusion of the course. Instructor Dwina Noesbar is a P.S.I.A. Alpine Level 3 certified ski instructor with more than 25 years’ experience as instructor, trainer, examiner, and manager. Classes will be held on Mondays, Nov. 12-Dec. 17 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. *Fee: $80. To register or to get more information about any of these offerings, go to PullmanParksandRec. com or call (509) 338-3207.
*All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits will be charged an additional $2.
CITY OF PULLMAN
NOVEMBER 2018
Pullman Community Update 21
Everybody reads at your library Adult programs • Everybody Reads 2018—A Conversation with Emily Ruskovich. The 2018 Everybody Reads program brings author Emily Ruskovich to Neill Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Ruskovich is the author of the award-winning novel Idaho, a powerful debut novel about love, forgiveness, and an emotional journey into the mysteries of the past. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library and will be for sale at the event. For more information, contact the library at (509) 334-3595. • English Conversation Club meets every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. in the library’s Hecht meeting room. Join other adults to practice your English language skills through basic conversation. Contact Louise Davison (208) 310-0962 or lmdavison66@gmail.com for more information. • Grand Avenue Book Club meets Thursday, Nov.1 at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Hecht meeting room to discuss Dinner with Edward by Isabel Vincent. For more information, contact Rezina Emmons at (509) 334-3595. • The Good Yarns Knit and Crochet Group meets every Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Hecht meeting room. Join fellow fiber enthusiasts to work on your projects, share tips, and get new ideas. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact the library at (509) 334-3595. • Sew Happy Hand & Machine Sewing Club meets every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Hecht meeting room. Come work on your sewing projects or
Elected Officials
learn how to sew. All skill levels are welcome. Some machines are available or bring your own. For more information, contact the library at (509) 334-3595.
Glenn A. Johnson..................Mayor C. Brandon Chapman...........Councilmember Eileen Macoll........................Councilmember Ann Parks..............................Councilmember Dan Records..........................Councilmember Al Sorensen...........................Councilmember Nathan Weller.......................Councilmember
Children’s programs Pre-registration is not required for any of our Youth Service Programs. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Kathleen Ahern at kathleen@ neill-lib.org or (509) 338-3258.
Pat Wright.............................Councilmember
Administration
• Mother Goose Time (newborn-24 months) meets Wednesdays OR Thursdays from 9:30-10 a.m. Enjoy this language enrichment program that features songs, rhymes, movement activities and great books. Call for weekly scheduling.
Adam Lincoln........................City Administrator Joanna Bailey........................Library Services Dir. Wayne Brannock...................IS Manager Kurt Dahmen........................Recreation Mgr. Alan Davis.............................Parks Manager Pete Dickinson......................Planning Director Kevin Gardes.........................Public Works Dir. Mike Heston..........................Fire Chief Leann Hubbard.....................Finance Director Gary Jenkins..........................Chief of Police Laura McAloon......................City Attorney Karen Sires............................Human Res. Mgr.
• Time For Two’s Story Time (2-3 years) meets every Wednesday from 10:30-11 a.m. Enjoy fun books, songs, rhymes, flannel board stories, movement activities and more. • Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) meets every Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Enjoy wonderful books, stories, puppets, songs, rhymes, flannel board stories, movement activities and more.
Phone: (509) 338-3208 • Fax: (509) 334-2751 Police Nonemergency Services: (509) 334-0802 Web address: www.pullman-wa.gov
• Family Story Time (newborn-6 years) Thursdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, and 29 from 6-6:30 p.m. for great books, songs, movement activities and more! Nutritious snacks are provided for children following the story time.
Residential Leaf Collection— NOTE: collection order has changed
Library Hours Monday-Thursday – 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday & Saturday – noon-6 p.m. Neill Public Library • 210 N. Grand Avenue www.neill-lib.org • (509) 334-3595
ACTIVE ADULTS Senior Center
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Lunch location to be determined. Home pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8. We leave city hall at 9:30 a.m. and return about 4 p.m. *Fee: $15, which includes escort and transportation. You are responsible for your own purchases and meal.
• Change of time: Pullman Senior Center and Counsel on Aging Nutrition Program changed lunch service to noon on Mondays and Fridays. Please join us a nutritious meal, great conversation and activities to follow. If you are in need of a ride MEGA/Holiday Shopping to lunch contact the Pullman Senior Center for inLet our drivers take you to Spokane for a day of Pullman home pickup on those days. To sign up, call shopping. We will be traveling to Northtown Mall with (509) 332-1933 between 9 and 10 a.m. a stop at Traders Joe’s. This is the perfect time to go • Pullman Senior Center is hosting Statewide Health shopping after the Black Friday and holiday shopping Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) for those sale season is in its prime. Home pickup begins at 9 a.m. who want a review of their Medicare Advantage or on Tuesday, Nov. 27. We leave city hall at 10 a.m. and Medicare Part D plan or to make changes. SHIBA return about 5 p.m. *Fee: $15, which includes escort staff will be at the center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on and transportation. Wednesdays, Nov. 7, Nov. 28 and Dec 5. Staff will also be at Whitman County Library in Colfax on Nov 14 PSC Breakfast Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come along for a tasty meal and great socializing with your friends at the Slice and Biscuit in Moscow. Active Adults Programs Everyone must register at least one week prior to the RTOP presents: Newsies event at the Pullman Senior Center. Pickup will begin We continue with a visit to Pullman’s Regional at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. We leave city hall at Theatre of the Palouse (RTOP) to see the Disney 9:30 a.m. and return about 11 a.m. You pay the cost of production of Newsies, a musical-comedy for all ages. your meal. *Fee: $5, which includes transportation only. Home pickup begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. Limited to 18 bus riders; others are welcome to car pool. We leave city hall at 12:30 p.m. and return about 4 p.m. All attending must sign up and pay fee. *Fee: $27, which includes admission to event, escort, Fun Fact: Pullman Senior Center is the only Senior and transportation. Center in Eastern Washington that provides door-todoor service for its activities. Doma Coffee Roaster Tour
*All registrants who live outside Pullman city limits Do you have a passion for coffee? Want to see how will be charged an additional $2. the roasting of beans takes place? Let’s find out about Super Dank and how Whiskey Barrel coffee is made when we make the trip to Post Falls, Idaho to visit DOMA Coffee. They have eclectic music and coffee labels.
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Pioneer Hill (SE quadrant)
Nov 5, 6, 7
Military Hill (NW quadrant)
Nov 8, 9, 13
Sunnyside Hill (SW quadrant)
Nov 14, 15, 16
College Hill (NE quadrant)
Nov 19, 20, 21
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What to do: No more than two days before the scheduled collection in your area, please rake leaves into the street next to the curb. To facilitate access for leaf removal equipment, please park cars in a legal, off-street parking area during the dates city crews are scheduled for collection in your area. What not to do: Do not bag leaves. Leaves are recycled to be used as mulch and are delivered directly from street pickup to the mulch pile. Bagged leaves will not be collected. Please do not place anything other than leaves in your pile. Piles containing grass clipping, branches or any other debris will not be collected. If you have questions, visit PullmanAware. com or call 509-338-3242.
Prevent frozen water pipes To prevent possible property damage, especially during your absence around the winter holidays, the following recommendations may apply to you. • During the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, do not shut off your heat source. Instead, set your thermostat at 55º to protect against frozen pipes and potential water leaks from broken pipes. Leave under-counter kitchen and bathroom sink doors open and make sure that all exterior plumbing pipes are properly insulated. For additional information call 338-3239 or 338-3242. • During all absences from your residence, be sure to lock and secure your doors in order to minimize your chances of theft or burglary.
WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
22 Pullman Community Update
The WCHS Receives a Spay/Neuter Grant Award!
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The Whitman County Humane Society (WCHS) has received a $4970 grant award from The Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies, which will enable the completion of more than 120 spay/ neuter surgeries for low-income residents and feral or free-roaming cats.
Tide & Wave
Hi! We're Tide and Wave and we would be thrilled to meet you. We are enthusiastic and playful because we're only about 6 months old. You can see how super cute we are—and so elegant in our dress black. We did have a bit of a rough start in life and didn't get to know people until recently—but it didn't take long for us to figure out that people are awfully nice! Our adoption fee is $110 which covers our spay/neuter, microchip, deworming and up-todate vaccinations for our age. Adopt one of us, and get 50% off the second adoption fee. This way we will have a lifelong best feline friend and you won't have to be our constant playmate!
Meet Echo! This handsome pup is ready to find his fur-ever home! He's a lovely 5 year old pointer mix. He has lots of energy and would do best in an active household! He came to us a stray, so we are still learning about him. If your household already has a dog, we'll set up a play date to see how they do together. If you think this sweet boy could be a fun addition to your family, stop by the shelter to meet him! Echo's adoption fee is $130 which covers his neuter, vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and general care while at the shelter.
CONTACT
NOVEMBER 2018
SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-6 PM Monday-Saturday.
provides dogs and cats with significant health and behavioral benefits.
Our Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) provides financial assistance to pet owners in Whitman County for spay/neuter surgeries. If you or someone you know has not yet had their dog or cat spayed or The WCHS is pleased to be able to partner neutered due to financial constraints, we can help. Contact the Whitman County Humane with The Federation to provide these vital Society at 509-332-3422. surgeries and improve the quality of life for dogs and cats and their guardians in Whitman County. The funds for this grant award are made possible by the sale of Washington State “We Love Our Pets” license plates. Revenue from the sale of these license plates has been earmarked through an agreement with the State of Washington for spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats. Since 2007, these funds have enabled the completion of nearly 20,000 spay/neuter surgeries for pets of lowincome households and feral or freeroaming cats state wide. The Whitman County Humane Society wants everyone to have the ability to spay or neuter their pets. Spaying or neutering is the most effective method for reducing the number of stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals in our county. Plus, it POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 poochpark@whitmanpets.org • Open dawn to dusk daily
WCHS PRESIDENT Kym Darling www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422
YMCA OF PULLMAN
Mark your calendars for the Y’s 8th Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run, coming on Saturday, December 1st at 3:30 PM. This fun run is for kids 12 and under. The short course runs from the Y office, down the Riverwalk, and ends at the Holiday Fest at Pine Street Plaza. For more information and to register, visit our website!
The YMCA of the Palouse would like to thank all of the businesses and individuals who helped to make our 10th annual Keys to Success fundraiser possible! This event would not have been possible without the support of generous Y friends and community members. THANK YOU!
Special Olympics basketball is starting soon, and we need athletes and volunteers! Join the Whitman County Cougars for practice once a week, culminating in a tournament at WSU and an end of season celebration! Call (509) 332.3524 for more information.
It’s not too late to register your child for care during the week of Thanksgiving. The Y’s After School Childcare program will hold a full day of care on November 21st at Sunnyside Elementary!
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Annual Benefits Fair, November 7, 2018 Retiree Fair: 8-10 AM, Gladish Community Center Serving your pets’ needs on the Palouse since 1968.
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