Pullman Community Update
VOL. 25 | NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2020
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Stephanie MacCulloch receives DAISY award for nursing excellence Stephanie MacCulloch, R.N., with Same Day Services, is the latest recipient of a DAISY award at Pullman Regional Hospital. The DAISY award is a national program designed to recognize outstanding nurses nominated by their patients and voted on by their nursing peers. Nominated by liver cancer survivor and patient Evelyn Harper from Kendrick, Idaho, Stephanie received the award in September in front of her nursing peers and other nominees. Stephanie has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital for 24 years. While going to nursing school, she worked in the Laboratory and then as a nurse in the Emergency Department when the hospital was located on the WSU campus. She moved to Same Day Services shortly after the new hospital opened on Bishop Boulevard in 2004. “I enjoy working in Same Day Services because of the variety,” Stephanie said. “One day I might be admitting patients or working in endoscopy, giving infusions or interviewing patients for pre-operative procedures on other days.” “I love that I get to work at Pullman Regional Hospital and serve the community in which I live.” Stephanie MacCulloch, R.N. (right) and Jeannie Eylar, R.N. Chief Clinical Officer.
Gifts of Grain As a wheat farmer on the Palouse for more than 50 years, Dean Bloomfield has had his fair share of bumps, bruises, and broken bones. When a cultivator pinned him down – cracking three vertebrae and breaking a hand, Pullman Memorial Hospital (then called) was there to get him back on his feet, even letting his son sneak up the fire escape to check in on him after hours. Ever since that accident on the farm many years ago, Pullman Regional Hospital has been there for Dean, his Dean Bloomfield family, and his grandchildren. Neighbor and fellow farmer Jack Fulfs, a member of the hospital’s Endowment for Quality & Access steering committee, came knocking on Dean’s door in 2015. Jack introduced a new way of giving back – through gifts of grain. Gifts of Grain is a program where crops from our Palouse famers are sold on the market, with proceeds directly benefitting the healthcare needs of the community. Local grain elevator operators have partnered with the hospital to sell these commodities on behalf of the Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation. Since its inception five years ago, the program has generated over $60,000 in support of the hospital's highest needs. The personal and local connection to Pullman Regional Hospital is close to Dean’s heart when it comes to giving back to the community. Spending months planting, growing and harvesting grain to turn around and donate it is a true testament to what a wonderful person Dean is and how impactful healthcare can truly be. Join our hardworking farmers who support the hospital by giving back this harvest season, and consider a Gift of Grain.
Thank You for Supporting Expanded COVID-19 Testing!
A partnership with Innovia Foundation helped us leverage a matching gift challenge offered by Amazon founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos—the All In WA COVID-19 Relief effort. Before a match, gifts totaled $48,580! This match has the potential to double our efforts, with every dollar supporting the increased cost of expanding our COVID-19 testing and triage center. Learn more: pullmanregional.org/covid-19-fund
In This Issue… Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman Good Food Co-op Pullman Chamber of Commerce Washington State University Friends of Hospice Pullman Kiwanis Whitman County Humane Society Community Calendar Pullman School District Gladish Community & Cultural Center Community Action Center United Way of Whitman County Spokane Falls Community Colleges Pullman Heritage Depot Center Rural Resources Pullman Community Montessori WSU Psychology Clinic
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Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members hospital. Recently the Emtmans established the Physician Leadership Endowment through the Foundation to support local physician leadership and well-being initiatives.
Graham Adderson
Richard Emtman, M.D.
Virginia Martinson
Jerman Rose
Graham Adderson is the Pullman Branch Manager for Columbia Bank. He has called Pullman home since 2015 and serves the community through active membership in Rotary and the United Way of Whitman County. As the son of healthcare professionals, Graham has held lifelong values rooted in accessible and affordable healthcare. He seeks to pursue his passion for service to the community through his role on the Foundation Board. Richard Emtman, M.D. retired from Pullman Family Medicine in 2015 after practicing both clinic and hospital patient care for 30+ years. He mentored students, was active on hospital committees and now is a part time WWAMI medical student instructor and serves on the PRH Physician Leadership Council. His wife, Kathleen, serves as a Patient Support volunteer for the
Virginia Martinson is the Pullman Branch Manager for Washington Trust Bank. She gained experiences in marketing, real estate, and finance before moving to Pullman in 2009. Her engagement with the Pullman community includes support for Palouse Habitat for Humanity, Rotary, the Whitman County Association of Realtors and membership on the Pullman Regional Hospital Women’s Leadership Guild—including four years on the board. Jerman Rose retired from Washington State University in 2016 after 29 years, serving a variety of roles as professor and administrator in the College of Business and the Provost’s Office. A world traveler and teacher specializing in international entrepreneurship, Jerman and his wife, Margie, have called Pullman home since 1987. He is looking forward to further engaging with the hospital with his new role on the Foundation Board. The Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Board of Directors provides governance through oversight of philanthropic funds received by the Foundation. Learn more about our volunteer board and their roles in supporting fundraising efforts for the hospital: pullmanregional.org/ foundation
Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Announces $6,000 in Education Awards Palouse community,” he said. This program will enable Mark to further his nursing career in the community as a nurse practitioner – providing advanced nursing care for a diverse and complex patient population. The Pullman Regional Hospital Staff Education Award is available to any employee who has been employed at the hospital for at least one year and works a minimum of twenty hours a week. Awarded funds may be used for tuition, books and school expenses. Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences student, Kayla Leland, is the 2020 Fall semester recipient of the Gaskins Scholars Program Award. The Mark Houghton Melissa Brooks Kayla Leland award program was founded by Bill Gaskins, a beloved and now retired Pharmacist for Pullman The Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation recently issued three education awards to two Regional Hospital. The $2,500 award is available to eligible applicants seeking to practice hospital employees, Melissa Brooks and Mark Houghton, and a WSU graduate student, pharmacy in a rural environment or provide services to underserved populations. Funds may be Kayla Leland, for the 2020 Fall semester. used to assist with tuition, fees, books, travel and living expenses. Melissa Brooks, a registered nurse, received a $1,000 education award to pursue a Bachelor of Kayla is a third-year WSU doctor of pharmacy student from Spokane. As an undergraduate Science Nursing degree. Melissa, has been an integral part of the ICU team at Pullman Regional at Whitworth University, Kayla’s impressive athletic achievements include recognition as a Hospital for three years. Upon completion of her bachelor of science in nursing degree, Melissa top finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year. Her devotion to excellence was equally present in plans to start working towards her Critical Care Registered Nurse certification. The RN to BSN academics, graduating with high honors from Whitworth and maintaining Dean’s List and Rho education award is available to Pullman Regional Hospital registered nurses enrolled in an Chi Honor Society status at WSU. Kayla’s multiple internships in retail and hospital pharmacy accredited BSN program who have been employed at the hospital for at least one year and work a have strengthened her drive to “make a difference in the world by bringing medications and minimum of twenty hours a week. health guidance to rural communities,” she said. Upon graduating from WSU, Kayla will focus her Mark Houghton received the Pullman Regional Hospital Staff Education Award, which pharmacy career on caring for underserved, rural populations, particularly in Spanish-speaking provides $2,500 to employees seeking to improve their skills and advance their education and areas. healthcare career to benefit the patients of Pullman Regional Hospital. The Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation announces education awards twice a year. Mark, a registered nurse working in the ICU and medical/surgical unit, is a previous recipient Applicants are eligible to receive one Staff Education Award a lifetime, but may additionally apply of the RN to BSN award and is now pursuing a master of sciences degree in Adult-Gerontological for and receive a BSN Education Award through the RN to BSN program. Acute Care with a cardiovascular subspecialty. “I love helping people, and I am very much Applications for Spring education awards will be available through Pullman Regional Hospital looking forward to having an expanded set of skills to offer my Pullman Regional Hospital and Foundation in November of 2021.
November | Health Education Calendar 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 12 Step Men, Support, Sundays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Virtual Meeting, ZOOM, Bdentler4175@gmail.com 2nd Health Tech: Nutrition & Innovation, Joyce Marshall, Director of Nutrition Therapy Pullman Regional Hospital, RDN, CD, 1st Monday, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/centerfor-learning-innovation 2nd, 16th, 30th Breast Feeding Support, every other week, Mondays, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, Virtual Meeting, ZOOM, Contact Laura Keough, BirthPlace 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Work In-Progress: AA, Support, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ZOOM, Emily (856) 520-2983 4th Board of Commissioners, Wednesday, Contact Pullman Regional Hospital Administration for Info 4th WLG: Grant Awardee Celebration, RSVP for ZOOM Link, Wednesday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, ZOOM, wlg@pullmanregional.org 6th Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 1st Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves.org
8th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, Virtual Meeting, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm, ZOOM, for access contact Zoe Cooley, (208) 835-3071 and, Lorraine Cline, (509) 758-0284 9th, 23rd Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, $15 Registration Fee, For meeting information consult, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, ZOOM, BirthPlace 9th, 23rd Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, for access, Contact Melissa, (509) 332-0365 11th Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: Joy of Living Passionately: Defining Personal Wellness, Carrie Coen, Director Summit Therapy & Health Services, Wednesday, 5:30 pm, RSVP for ZOOM Link, Noel.Nicolai@pullmanregional.org 13th Coffee Club Connection, Friday, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, ZOOM, for access contact, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org or (509) 336-7404 Pre Op Total Joint Class, Video, 24hrs/7, Open, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, PRH Website, Maile Kellar, PTA, Orthopedic Care Coordinator
Children’s Health Art Outreach, PRH/CLI & WSUChildren’s Center Partnership, 3 Friday, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/ center-for-learning-innovation, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org 24th Lupus Fibro Support Group, Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Virtual Meeting, ZOOM, for access contact Noel, Noel. Nicolai@pullmanregional.org 27th Jean’s NNLM Recommendation, 4th Friday, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/centerfor-learning-innovation, Noel Nicolai, PhD. Palouse Parkinsons Support Group, For Info Only Childbirth 101, No Classes Until January, BirthPlace Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, Not Meeting Due to COVID, Annie Pillers (509) 332-4414 Weekend Childbirth, No Classes Until January, BirthPlace
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NOVEMBER 2020
SPOTLIGHT
BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Pullman Community Montessori 115 NW State St - Room 215 Pullman, WA (509) 336-5909 pullmancommunitymontessori.org
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 Bob Cady Building Blocks Child Care Center Center for Civic Engagement (WSU) Ccooper Services College Hill Community Congregational United Church of Christ Cougar Crest Apartments Design West Architects Happy Day Catering & Events Helene’s Property Place Jack & Betty Jo Hilliard Latah Recovery Center League of Women Voters of Pullman Life Flight Network PACT EMT Palouse Technology Services Perfection Tire PRH Auxiliary/Diane’s Gift Garden Pullman Building Supply Pullman Presbyterian Church RE/MAX Home and Land Sacred Heart Catholic Church Simpson United Methodist Church The Daily Evergreen Umpqua Bank Washington Idaho Symphony WSU Athletic Director
Ponderosa Acupuncture 1035 NW Nye St • Pullman, WA (509) 553-2383 • ponderosaacupuncture.com At Ponderosa Acupuncture, we aim to empower, educate, and heal our patients with a holistic approach to medicine that acknowledges each individual as a whole being. We look forward to working with you soon and partnering with you on your path to health and wellness. Dr. Jess Flood-Haley
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Carson Coulter Carson has maintained a 3.9 GPA throughout high school while playing multiple sports. He has played football, baseball, and wrestled since his freshman year. Carson won all league honors as a sophomore in baseball. When Carson is not playing high school sports, he is spending his time participating in youth group, ushering at church, doing yard work for friends and family, and coaching local youth sport teams. Carson makes sure to be kind, caring and respectful to all his peers in school and in the community. Next year he plans to attend a four-year school where he can play baseball and study engineering.
Allison Lenssen Allison is a part of the PHS girls golf team as well as a member of the Greyhound Minds Matter club, advocating for mental health awareness. She also has been coaching at Palouse Empire Gymnastics for 2 years, teaching kids the fundamentals of gymnastics. Allison plans to study nursing after graduation.
Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Interim Tourism Director and Events Coordinator: Ireland Addis • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
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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.
PALOUSE HEALTH CENTER
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
NOVEMBER 2020
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New campaign encourages #PalouseUnity during pandemic Butch T. Cougar and Joe Vandal are working together to combat community spread of COVID-19. The beloved mascots, both masked up, are jointly pictured on billboards along the highway between Pullman and Moscow. The signage is part of a new public awareness campaign called “Two cities, two universities—one community,” an effort aimed at showing that both cities— along with Washington State University and the University of Idaho—are all in this fight together. “Given the proximity and complementary relationship of our two communities, it’s imperative that we work together with our friends and colleagues across the border to take every step possible to minimize the effects of COVID-19,” said WSU President Kirk Schulz. “This campaign is intended to remind everyone that if each of us follows a few simple steps, we can protect the greater good of our Palouse communities,” Schulz continued. “Yes, it may be inconvenient at times to wear a mask or avoid large gatherings, but doing so protects the health of our most vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbors.” As part of the campaign, community members— including students, faculty, and staff at both universities as well as residents, civic leaders, and business owners on both sides of the state line—are encouraged to show their regional pride and spirit of cooperation with the hashtag #PalouseUnity. “I have faith that the Palouse will make it through this and any other challenges we face because, as we always say, we are in this together,” said Moscow mayor Bill Lambert. The campaign includes social media messaging and radio spots. And, along with unity, it encourages pandemic health and safety protocols. This includes:
• Wearing face masks or other face coverings
a joint statement emphasizing the two cities and two • Maintaining a physical distance of 6 feet from people, universities in two states make up “one community.” especially indoors They wrote: “Those of us who live on the Palouse know that while our part of the world features two world-class, • Washing hands frequently and thoroughly land-grant universities working in two different cities in • Avoiding large gatherings and events where masking two different states, this is, by every measure, a single and distancing measures aren’t being followed community. … Many University of Idaho employees live in • Frequenting business that are following best Pullman; many Washington State University employees live practices for “crushing the curve” in Moscow. Shopping, restaurants, farmers markets, concerts, lectures and athletic events on both sides of the state line • Refraining from travel outside the area attract audiences from both sides of the state line.” • Self-quarantining upon return, if travel is necessary The leaders also noted “that proximity also highlights the To kick off the campaign, the mayors of both Pullman responsibility we all bear to keep each other safe and healthy.” and Moscow and presidents of both WSU and UI released
Beef up at WSU Premium beef is available through the WSU Meats Lab, part of the Department of Animal Sciences at the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.
The WSU Premium Beef brand specializes in angus and Wagyu beef, both of which are available in bulk or smaller box orders. Box orders for approximately 15 or 25 pounds of angus and Wagyu beef run from about $112 to $312. Ground beef is also available for $6.50 per pound Through the program, animal science students receive hands-on experience in livestock production, and consumers have access to locally bred and raised beef. Cattle are fed high-quality for Wagyu and $5.25 per pound for angus. grains and hays, processed on the WSU Pullman campus in a USDA-inspected facility, and dryFor more information or to place an order, call (509) 335-1002 or send an email to ansci. aged for about two weeks. premium.beef@wsu.edu. On the web: ansci.wsu.edu/wsu-premium-beef.
Music school hosts virtual events The WSU School of Music is livestreaming several performances in November through its YouTube channel: WSUPullmanMusic. 7:30 p.m. November 5. Albert “A.J.” Miller presents music composed specifically for euphonium and electronics. His recital features “My Mountain Top” by Andy Scott and Lemn Sissay, “Fantasy for Euphonium” by Ted Oliver, “Flow” by Benjamin Taylor, and “Pearls” by Roland Szentpali.
Albert “A.J.” Miller
7 p.m. November 6 and 1 p.m. November 7. WSU is virtually hosting the Inland Chapter of National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition. High-school finalist recitals will be streamed Friday, and university/advanced finalist recitals will be streamed Saturday.
7:30 p.m. November 19. The WSU Opera Workshop Program presents its own one-act opera, “Mozart Mashup,” blending scenes from “The Magic Flute” and “The Impresario.” Led by Julie Anne Wieck and assisted by pianist Elena Panchenko, the cast—Bryce Weber, Kayla Ray, Jadyn Denham, Kiana Burt, and Cristian Garza—has been rehearsing online.
More offerings coming to Eggert Store The WSU Eggert Family Organic Farm is partnering with the School of Hospitality Business Management in the WSU Carson College of Business to add meal kits to the online Eggert Store. The kits spotlight farm-grown ingredients and WSU-made products, such as WSU Premium Beef. “We’re going to use produce from the organic farm as much as possible,” said executive chef and catering manager Jamie Callison, noting one of the first offerings is slated to be meatballs made from WSU’s Wagyu beef. Other forthcoming kits will feature squash ravioli with sage, fried rice with farm-grown veggies, and cucumber salad with sesame vinaigrette. “We’re really trying to showcase the farm and the wonderful bounty of WSU,” Callison said. “We’re really trying to keep it approachable and not overly complicated and, at the same time, celebrate the season.” Hospitality students will help prep the kits with oversight from Callison and chef de cuisine Jason Butcherite. Kits serve two and cost approximately $30 to $50. Many items will be pre-cooked and just require heating up. Others might need some assembly or sautéeing. But, Callison said, “everything will be pre-cut for you.” Order at store.eggert.cahnrs.wsu.edu, and check css.wsu.edu/organicfarm for updates or to sign up for the farm’s online newsletter.
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FRIENDS OF HOSPICE
NOVEMBER 2020
PULLMAN KIWANIS
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Virtual Pancake Breakfast and Music Fest!
Tricia Grantham receives Community Service Award
The annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast won’t be quite the same this year, but we’re putting together a fun virtual event. Join us for music, silent auction, and contests! Visit pullmankiwanis.org to learn more.
Each year the Kiwanis Club of Pullman presents the Kiwanis Community Service Recognition Award to advance and honor community service and volunteerism in the Pullman area. The 2020 recipient in Tricia Grantham.
Buy Candy, Support Kids Performing arts, food security, school supplies—the Pullman Kiwanis supports many programs for local children and the community. Due to Covid-19, the club will not have its usual WSU football parking fundraiser, which makes it hard to support those programs. You can help! Visit pullmankiwanis.org/candy and order delicious See’s Candy for gifts or for yourself. Proceeds will support local kids!
Tricia has long been a champion to improve the lives of elders and people with disabilities in Whitman County. Her work with the Council on Aging for 27 years, helping found Community Hospice, volunteering with Pullman Regional Hospital, and many more activities highlight Tricia’s spirit of community service.
Great Programs Every Week The Pullman Kiwanis is still hosting fascinating programs every Thursday online and with limited numbers at Zeppoz. Visit our website for information on programs and connection. Guests always welcome!
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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
A Legacy of Love One year ago, the Lauren McCluskey Cat Wing was dedicated at the Whitman County Humane Society. The wing doubled the size of the existing shelter space for homeless cats and kittens. One year on, this legacy of love keeps making all the difference. Because of Lauren’s legacy, the shelter is only 4 adoptions behind the total for the whole Lauren Jennifer McCluskey February 12, 1997 – October 22, 2018 year of 2019 – and we still have two months to go! Not only that, we are also only 23 adoptions away from breaking the alltime annual adoption record. The success of caring for more animals boils down to space – and the Lauren McCluskey Cat Wing has given us just that. After her life was tragically cut short, the people who cared for Lauren chose to honor her memory with this cat wing. Lauren loved animals and volunteered at the shelter. She had two beloved cats of her own, Fuzzy and Victory. We are so grateful for those who donated in Lauren’s memory. Forecasting into 2021, the new year will begin with a higher number of kittens who will be ready to bring delight to their human friends and family. With our wonderful staff guiding our efforts, we are already on track to beat 2020’s records in 2021. But wait! Lauren’s wing has even helped shelter puppies! It has been a blessing to have space for the temporary kennels needed for the wee pups. Lauren’s wing is a place of safety and refuge, a place where animals’ needs are met with compassionate care and kindness. Her legacy of love will continue well into the future.
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WCHS received a $1500 “Disaster and Emergency Response” grant from the Petfinder Foundation. This grant has helped us to respond to the people and pets in Malden, WA, where fire devastated the town. The grant pays for staff time and transportation to Malden, as well as for needed supplies. Thank you!
After Thanksgiving dinner, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, join WCHS on Tuesday, December 1 and visit whitmanpets.org to learn about our #GivingTuesday campaign and to make a contribution. Thank you!
Star Pet Drum roll please!!! It is I, the beautiful and elusive Kat! I may be perfectly cute and have the sweetest eyes but there's a few things you need to know about me. You see, I'm what you'd call "semi-feral". What this basically comes down to is that I don't like to be touched. Human hands are scary for me! There are some things that I do like though. My bestest buddies have been made in foster care. Two kitty cats have taken me in under their wing and have shown me the ropes of house living. I like my kitty foster siblings so much that staff are requiring that I go home to a place with another cat or kitten! Looking for the ultimate playmate for your cat? Looking for a kitten that does excellently with dogs? Kat (or Katherine) is the cat for you! She is currently in foster care because the shelter was ridiculously scary for her. However, her foster mom is super willing to bring her in for appointments. Call staff to schedule to meet Kat today! Kat's adoption fee has been reduced to $90 because we know how much effort goes into caring for a semi-feral baby. This includes her vaccinations, spay, deworming, microchipping, and she is FeLV/FIV/ heartworm negative.
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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• PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 1 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, 12 Step Men, Support, 5 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 12:30 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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Veterans Day • PSD, No School • PRH, Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: Joy of Living Passionately: Defining Personal Wellness, 5:30 p.m., see pg 3
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• PSD, Board Work Session, 4:00 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel • PRH, WLG: Grant Awardee Celebration, 5:30 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Board of Commissioners, see pg 3 • PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. at PHS or via Zoom
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• PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel
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• PRH, Coffee Club Connection, 10 a.m., ZOOM, see pg 3 • PRH, Pre Op Total Joint Class, 3 p.m., see pg 3
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• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., see pg 3
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• PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 12:30 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, Support, 5 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, Support, 5 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, Support, 5 p.m., ZOOM, see pg 3
• PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, ZOOM, 4:30 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 3
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• PSD, Franklin PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m. • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 3
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• JES = Jefferson Elementary School • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center • PHS= Pullman High School • PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center • PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College
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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOVEMBER 2020
BOARD REPORT
COVID-19 & SEL In my opinion the worst thing about this pandemic is how it is affecting us all emotionally and socially, but most importantly is its effect on our students. Pullman School District has increased its services to help all our students – each elementary school has a counselor, there are two counselors at Lincoln Middle School and three at Pullman High School. There are also psychologists available at our schools as well as Dr. Jessica Viergutz-Cavagnetto the district’s School-Based Mental Health Therapist who offers telepsychology for students until they can meet in person. You can find information on these services in the School Based Mental Health Operational Handbook which can be found on the PullmanSchools. org website under Departments>Special Services>School Based Mental Health. Dr. Michael Dunn, Superintendent of the NorthEast Washington Educational Service Department 101, explained to me that the Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Hospital (the largest public-access behavioral health hospital in the Inland Northwest) is reaching out to educators in our region to help us all in dealing with this time of emotional/behavioral/mental/psychological struggles. Check out www. inlandnorthwestbh.com. Franklin Elementary School Counselor, Katie Evermann, recommends virtual calming spaces that the teachers can access and share with their students. Katie also says “My go to right now regarding social emotional support for K-5 students and teachers is the Committee for Children SecondStep.org which can be found at https://www.secondstep.org/ covid19support”. Second Step is the social emotional curriculum adopted by the District. Access to their website is free for anyone through December. Check out the Second Step SEL (Social Emotional Learning) section for Adults Resilience During Crisis Modules. It recognizes that students are not the only ones who need support right now. It really is a great program especially for our younger students. Other sites that I recommend are virtual calming rooms – for everyone – young and old. I just did a Google search for calming rooms and many options were offered – some with music, some with animals, lots of choices to help you re-group and can be helpful when things get to be too much. One more thing. Parents/guardians or students can call their school office and ask to be connected to the counselor or they can call or email the counselor directly.
• Franklin Elementary School 509-334-5641 Counselor: Katie Evermann, kevermann@psd267.org, ext. 1604 • Jefferson Elementary School 509-332-2617 Counselor: Abigail Lawton, alawton@psd267.org, ext. 1505 • Sunnyside Elementary School 509-334-1800 Psychologist/Counselor: Katie Vandemark, kvandemark@psd267.org, ext. 1403 • Kamiak Elementary School 509-336-7205 Psychologist: Alexa Broughton, abroughton@psd267.org, ext. 1403 Counselor: Rhae Young, ryoung@psd267.org, ext. 1703 • Lincoln Middle School 509-334-3411 Psychologist: Susan Horstman, shorstman@psd267.org, ext. 1315 Counselor: Paula Cartwright, pcartwright@psd267.org, ext. 1316 • Pullman High School 509-332-1551 Psychologist: Eugene Baldeck, ebaldeck@psd267.org, ext.1216 • Counselors: Eugene Baldeck - Last Name: A - B, ebaldeck@psd267.org, ext. 1216 Deanna Kile - Last Name: C - L, dkile@psd267.org, ext. 1282 Kellie Glaze - Last Name: M - Z, kglaze@psd267.org, ext. 1235 Every person I contacted recommended the Washington State Department of Health “Behavioral Health Toolbox for Families - Supporting Children and Teens During the COVID-19 Pandemic” (publication 821-105) which was issued July 2020 which can be found on their website at doh.wa.gov. This handbook is loaded with help for toddlers and preschool children through high school age, what problems to look for, as well as how to handle them. And if the above Handbook isn’t enough, the DOH has a “COVID-19 Behavioral Health Group Impact Reference Guide” (publication 821-104) with even more information. I really hope this helps. Susan Weed
Board of Directors Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
Kid Kinder visited Franklin Elementary classrooms for Bullying Prevention Month. Captain Compassion will be making an appearance at some point this month too. Here is the link for more info about these characters: https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/ bullying-prevention-information/
NOVEMBER 2020
PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pullman Community Update 15
Equity at the Forefront of Reopening During Fall 2020, Covid-19 continues to disrupt many aspects of our “normal” home, school, work, community relationships, expectations, and routines. While the return to school this fall has been challenging for our students, families, and educators in Pullman Public Schools, our district’s focus on equity highlights the reason for hope and reveals an opportunity to design education that works for all students. As the school year progresses, we will continue to focus on effective, efficient, culturally relevant, and contextually appropriate decision making when planning school district programs. We understand that our students, families, and educators have experienced several disruptions to life and instruction since Spring 2020, and we will continue to keep in mind how the varying needs of our students, families, and staff may continue to cause disruptions for students, families, and educators throughout the next year. We will continue to identify opportunity gaps among students, and realize some may be larger than ever before due to unequal access to instruction. And while some students may have maintained or increased social, emotional, and academic skills during distance learning, many students, especially students with disabilities, have experienced interruptions to equitable access. Due to this, our school district continues to provide in-person access to social, emotional, behavioral, and academic supports to our students with or at risk for disabilities. When Whitman County Public Health gives us the green light to provide in-person social, emotional, behavioral, and academic supports for even more students in our schools, we can guarantee the structure of school will look different with environmental changes to enable physical distancing practices for keeping safe and healthy learning environments. For example, students will be required to wear masks and maintain physical distance during the school day. Students will remain in their classroom cohorts for the day, even during lunch and recess opportunities. Given all of the current conditions, we must with intent and purpose create teaching and learning environments with a multi-tiered system of support framework so all students experience lively, positive, and helpful relationships that aim to reach the unique and individual academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs, and to promote and prioritize positive and equitable outcomes for all students. While our roadmap to reopen our schools continues to evolve, we will continue to support safe, supportive, equitable learning environments in whatever form our transition back to “normal” school takes. Evan Hecker Kamiak Elementary Principal
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The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorablydischarged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent, Pullman School District Administrative Offices, 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163, 509.332.3144. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
Friends of Gladish honor Dave Gibney
Dave Gibney was honored as a Board Member Emeritus from Friends of Gladish. With Dave, left, is board president David Harder and on the right Richard Domey who created the gift for the honoree.
At a special mid-October program Friends of Gladish recognized David Gibney as Board Member Emeritus for his for his long-time service to the community and cultural center. Gibney’s service with Gladish started with helping set up bookkeeping and finance plans. He continued by keeping the Board up-to-date on monthly actual financial numbers. Dave’s partner, the late Jean Chew, wrote the application for non-profit status which was an essential prerequisite for future fundraising. Gladish’s first years were literally touch and go in keeping spending even with income. Every expenditure during those early years required careful consideration with both short term and long term planning. He brought Gladish up-to-date with his knowledge of Quick Books and Excel. For more than 20 years he kept the Board on the right track regarding income and expenditures and often led the planning for on-going projects. Peggy Ray, Dave and others worked together for grants to up-date many of the crucial elements of the auditorium. Those arts grants totaled more than $50,000 which bought curtains, curtain hardware, sound equipment, as well as lights and dimmer controls to Gladish. Matching funds were the building purchase price and the new elevator. Dave also worked on the planning and installation of the internal communications system as well as early internet wiring and connections. Peggy wrote a $200,000 grant proposal to the Murdock Foundation for the bridge and Dave stepped out of his IT field to serve as the project manager and Gladish representative with oversight of the actual construction. Dave has served continuously from 1997 to 2020 either Gladish as treasurer, as vice president or as president over that period of 23 years. Perhaps one of his least known, but best roles for many years, has been as Santa Claus for the children of Gladish. “The Friends of Gladish will be eternally grateful for Dave Gibney’s dedication and service to the Gladish Community and Cultural Center,” said David Harder, board president, when making the award. Dave became interested in the Gladish situation when watching the city council and school district discussing ownership of the former school. Later Kemble Stout, one of the early organizers of the new nonprofit, asked him to join as board treasurer. He lists several projects as part of great personal growth for him: Installing the elevator, building the bridge, fixing the boiler and remodeling the View Room and the Rec Room. “Being part of something good and good for the community,” he said, and being part of the small number of very unique and strong people, without whom, Gladish wouldn’t be there.” He still found time for community work. He currently is a member on the Pullman Civil Service Commission. Dave has been a member of both the City of Pullman, and the Whitman County Planning Commissions for the last decade and chaired the Pullman Commission several years.
NOVEMBER 2020
Tentant Spotlight Kristine Zakarison was a certified yoga instructor prior to opening Aloft at Gladish Community and Cultural Center. “I wanted to teach yoga in a studio that prioritized yoga for a wide variety of bodies and needs,” she said. Zakarison also teaches a form of dance called Nia that focuses on safe cardio movement for all bodies She has long been interested in yoga and dance as therapeutic modalities. “I am now completing a specialized training (over 1000 hours of total training required) to be a certified Yoga Therapist,” she said. “I have a specialization in yoga to address trauma and so, in addition to more ‘standard’ yoga classes, I wanted to be able to offer this specialized practice on the Palouse.” Another element of Aloft that is important to Zakarison is the community itself. Prior to moving into full time teaching, she served as the minister in a local church. “Creating spaces that enhance community has long been important to me,” she said. The Aloft owner grew up in Pullman and went to middle school at Gladish. (“go Gladiators!”). “I appreciate being part of a community center that offers such a range of services and classes to our community,” she said. Right now, per the laws of the state, all classes are on-line. Staff size varies, but most have received their yoga certification through Aloft and so they bring the same commitment to yoga, taught safely to a variety of clientele with varied needs. Zakarison has taught school children, families, students, Kristine Zakarison seniors, people with a variety of therapeutic needs, and worked in collaboration with the Pullman Fire Department, Alternatives to Violence, among others. She has led yoga as part of retreats for the LGBTQ community. The studio prioritizes being a welcoming community to all, she said. There has been some change in the number and style of classes since Aloft opened. “I teach more classes now, but balanced with more private clients,” Zakarison said. “Teaching on-line means that I now teach beyond the Pullman and Moscow communities, though I think we all look forward to a time when we can be together as a community again. Right now we have around 10-15 online classes a week.” The staff cannot currently teach in person, so all Nia and yoga are online. She is able to see individual therapy clients with masks and distancing, but also does online therapy. The website has more information about Aloft and its classes: aloft-yoga.com.
GLADISH BRIEFS Gladish, Happy Day Catering offer deals Friends of Gladish and Happy Day catering have joined forces to provide another spot in Pullman where meals and snacks with meetings can be scheduled easily. “The room rent may be lower if the group uses our catering service,” said John Ayers, Gladish general manager. Check with the Gladish Office staff for details and prices. The menu also is expected at the Gladish website soon.
Pumpkin activities readied The children of the Montessori School of Pullman will begin Halloween activities on Oct. 29 with crafts, a pumpkin hunt and traditional Halloween tales acted out by their elementary students. Activities will continue into November with studies of the life cycle of pumpkins and opportunities for pumpkin art, pumpkin hammering-a favorite activityand pumpkin polishing.
Vitalant blood drives set Gladish Community and Cultural Center is hosting a blood drive for Vitalant in Room 211 on Monday, Oct. 26; Monday, Nov. 2; Friday, Nov. 6; Monday, Nov. 9; Monday, Nov. 9; and Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. Visit www.vitalant.org for details and to sign up to donate.
Gladish Community and Cultural Center Business Directory • GLADISH is great for Education… Celebrations… Performances… and Events. Contact us today. ARTS • Community Band of the Palouse, 509-334-6270 • North Star Music • Red Dog Art Room, Rhonda Skaggs, 509-339-3891 • Trisha Mallet Piano Studio 509-592-3610 • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162 CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center, 334-1234 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114 • YMCA of the Palouse
FITNESS/WELLNESS • AA District 2 • Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com • E. WA Surf Soccer Club Palouse, Brandon Schreiner • Lifespan Counseling, 206-910-7138 • Mantis Martial Arts LLC • Palouse River Rollers • Pullman Kokondo Academy 509-995-2894 • Rolling Hills Derby Dames rollinghillsderbydames.com • Wheat Whackers www.wheatwhackers.com
• FOODS • A&Y Cuisine • • • • • • • • •
• Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830 • Whitman County Genealogical ORGANIZATIONS Society Library, 332-2386 Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, • Whitman County Historical Society 509-332-4357 Archives, 334-3940 Amalgamated Transit Union • Whitman County Humane Society American Legion Post 52 • Whitman Window Cleaning, LLC Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Work Source, 509-553-3496 Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 mwood@esd.wa.gov Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-339-7110 SCHOOLS Idiopathics • AC Driving School, Room 306 Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 • Pullman Community Montesorri jeffm@mummainsurance.com (Public School)
Please support your community center and become a Friend of Gladish. Send a $35 (Individual), $50(Family) or $100 (Business) donation to: 115 NW State St., Suite 212A, Pullman, WA 99163 Or give online here: www.gladishcommunity.org Email us: Gladish@pullman.com
NOVEMBER 2020
COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
Pullman Community Update 17
The Food & Shelter Folks Riverview Residents Move In!
The people who will call Riverview their permanent home are moving into their apartments. Riverview is Community Action Center’s newest affordable housing, and is designed for families who are transitioning out of homelessness, veterans, and people with disabilities. By the end of the month, all 21 units in Building A will be leased, with 20 of the 21 units occupied. The second building, Building B, will have 14 three-bedroom units ready to move in by end of October. Building C will be leased by the end of 2020. Once all Riverview residents have moved in, we look forward to holding a ribbon cutting ceremony with all the residents to celebrate Riverview’s grand opening.
Malden Residents Can Turn Lights On Again Community Action Center and Avista are teaming up to run temporary electric service to Malden residents who have been without power since a Labor Day fire gutted 80% of the town. The project brings temporary power poles to properties affected by the fire. “With power, people will be able to live in temporary housing, like trailers or RVs, and start rebuilding their homes,” said Jeff Guyett, Community Action Center’s Executive Director. “We’ve done close to 12 temporary power poles and have about three or four more households signed up so far.” Community Action Center coordinates household sign-ups and is contracting with an electrician to carry out the project. Getting power to one household costs $1,100$1,500. Avista donated $25,000 to the project, and other funders are contributing to make sure all residents who lost homes have access to electricity. “It looks like we should be able to take care of every temporary power need out there, thanks to Avista and these funders.” Guyett said.
Meet the Staff – Georgia Beck, Housing Specialist How long have you worked at Community Action Center? Eleven months. I started out in Energy Assistance in August 2019 and moved to housing this past July. Describe what you do at Community Action Center. In the housing department, we have several different programs. We assist people with deposits, and we have rental assistance. If people are behind, we can help with one month’s rent. Through the CARES Act, if a family has been affected by COVID with a job loss or hours cut, we can help with up to three months of rent. If you have been affected by COVID and need some help, we can help. We also work with people who are homeless, trying to get them into a safe place. Unfortunately, Pullman doesn’t have a homeless shelter. What’s special about your job? What I like most is the one-on-one contact, especially with the CARES program. When you let people know they have some breathing room with their rent, you hear that big old sigh of relief over the phone. All three of us in the department have a lot of life experience and are very empathetic. We know it’s a tough thing out there right now. What do you do in your free time? I am an avid fly-fisherwoman. That’s the reason I never killed my children when they were growing up. My husband taught me to fish when my girls were young and it taught me patience. I am an artist, I do a lot of drawing, and of course I have a wonderful husband who is my best friend. I have two daughters, two stepdaughters, and two grandsons. My favorite thing to do is hang out with them! My grandson just caught his first fish!
Community Food We have started taking food donations during normal CAC business hours! We are also still in need of cash donations. Your donation will help us buy food for people who are experiencing hunger. Please donate at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We need the following donations: • Pasta and pasta sauce • Frozen turkeys (small/ • Canned soups medium/large) • Frozen chicken (small/ • Cereal/oatmeal medium) • Dietary restriction foods • Canned vegetables (gluten-free, low-sodium, • Canned fruits low-sugar) • Baking mixes • Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6, 2T-3T, • Sugar/flour and up • Boxed mashed potatoes You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). To donate, please come to the parking lot, call the front desk, and we will have a staff member come to your car to take the donation.
FOOD PANTRY
BREAD ROOM
MONDAY
Closed
TUESDAY
Closed
WEDNESDAY
11 am – 1:00 pm
THURSDAY
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
8 am – 4:30 pm Please note our 8 am –– 4:30 pm Free Room is now 8 am – closed 4:30pmdue to COVID-19 8 amregulations. – 6:00 pm
FRIDAY
Closed
8 am – 4:30 pm
(note the change!)
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UNITED WAY OF WHITMAN COUNTY
NOVEMBER 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN
Calendar
Pullman Community Update 19
SFCC Faculty J. Spencer Wins Award
• Nov-Dec: Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS; Online Drop-in every M-Th • Nov 2-4: Transfer Knowledge: Choose a Major; Transfer 101; Running Start • Nov 9: New Student Winter Quarter ’21 Registration Opens • Nov 11: Pullman Center closed in observance of Veterans’ Day • Nov 12: Community Chat (current and prospective students) • Nov 16-20: Connecting Community Colleges to LSAMP at WSU • Nov 28: Pullman Center closed in observance of Thanksgiving • Dec 3: Community Chat (all welcome) • Dec 11: Final Day of Fall Quarter ‘20 • Jan 4: First Day of Winter Quarter ‘21 • Jan 14: SFCC Pullman Honors Student Recognition
ABE, GED, & HS21+ Completion Complete your high school diploma with us now! High school completion is a competencybased program for adults 18 years or older, which credits you for previous education, work experience, and a GED score. Our high school completion courses are available online, each student has an individualized plan with one-on one-support, and with our open enrollment you can start today. Call us 509.279.6458.
SFCC faculty Jenni Spencer and her dog Zoe.
Pullman faculty member Jenni Spencer received the Exceptional Faculty Award from Spokane Falls Community College. At the SFCC Convocation 20/21, we recognized her outstanding service to students and faculty for the past eleven years. Jenni teaches online and face-to-face communication courses for the Pullman and Spokane campuses, which students enjoy for the interactive design and relevance to their other studies and application to their lives. She holds a B.A. in communication from Washington State University and an M.A. in communication from the University of New Mexico. Jenni has taught communication courses for more than 20 years. We are pleased to have such an outstanding scholar and educator among the Pullman faculty. In the following Q&A, read about Jenni’s career in and passion for teaching and learning. What do you love about teaching? I enjoy teaching communication courses because the content is so practical and useful. Everyone can improve their communication skills. In turn, we can be more effective in our interactions with others in all areas of our lives. My students bring to class diverse communication experiences that enrich our discussions and their assignments. It keeps the teaching and learning fresh. My favorite thing is hearing from students who tried out a new communication skill or observed things in the real world that we talked about in class. What can students look forward to in your classes? Communication studies classes involve a lot of active learning. There are many opportunities for student-to-student, student-to-teacher, and student-to-content learning activities. Although most students don’t love public speaking, my classes provide activities to practice and improve their public speaking skills and gain confidence as a speaker. One of the best aspects of the intercultural communication course is the practice of looking at things from different perspectives and the meaningful insights that come along with that. Students in my classes really get to know their classmates, even in the online classes, and feel supported in their academic journey. I also tell lots of stories about my communication blunders to help illustrate our concepts. What development in your field of practice and expertise excites you? I’ve been teaching online classes for 11 years, but still feel that I have so much to learn about best practices. I enjoy creating online classes that are engaging, build a sense of community and provide equivalent learning experiences for students. It’s been very interesting to see how schools and educators have handled and adapted to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Exciting teaching and learning ideas have emerged, while at the same time ineffective practices have been exposed. It’s a great time to be studying and working in this field. I also find that intercultural communication skills are crucial in the current climate within the U.S. and internationally. I’m constantly thinking about how I can help students better interpret the cultural conflict they see right now through a communication lens and develop the communication skills they need to effectively interact with anyone. What do you enjoy doing outside of teaching? I don’t have as much free time as I would like, but when I do, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, watching movies and TV, and working on crafty projects. Once we are clear to travel again, our family hopes to reschedule our cancelled trip to New York and Boston and then plan a trip to Ireland and England.
185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164; just east of WSU’s Daggy Hall Email pullman@sfcc.spokane.edu; Phone 509.322.2706; Web pullman.sfcc.spokane.edu
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN
PULLMAN DEPOT HERITAGE CENTER
NOVEMBER 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
RURAL RESOURCES
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Call today (509) 332-0365
Free Cloth Face Masks! We have reusable face masks for anyone in the community. Two per household member. Please call our office, or email maskrequest@ruralresources.org and be sure to put “Whitman County” in the subject line. You can pick them up, or we can mail masks directly to you!
Services during COVID-19 YES, we are still here to serve you! Our Pullman office is closed to the public for your safety, but you can schedule an appointment, reach us by phone at 509-332-0365 or email info@ruralresources.org. We are continuing to enroll community members, their families, and caregivers in a variety of support programs. Services including information/referral, in-home respite care, caregiver support, emergency buttons and more are still available to eligible people in Pullman and throughout Whitman County.
Aging Alone and Need Support?
You call it helping; We call it Caregiving Are you helping a loved one? Do you take time out of your schedule to go to the doctor with an aging parent? Help a spouse manage their prescriptions? Help a neighbor get their mail? You are a caregiver and support is available for informal caregivers! Rural Resources Family Caregiver Support Program may be able to provide direct support, support groups, respite, housework, emergency buttons, counseling and more. Call Cherie at 509-715-0360 for additional information.
Information, Assistance, and Options Counseling Information, Assistance and Options Counseling – How can we help you? We are here to provide any help you may need in identifying applicable support services. We provide information about your options for accessing community resources and empower you to make the best choice for your circumstances. We provide information about supported living, and information about maintaining independence at home. If you need assistance or have questions, please email info@ruralresources.org, or call Tosha at 509-715-0357.
Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) is a Washington State Program designed to support adults over the age of 55 to stay in the community and remain as independent as possible. Eligible people can receive free tailored support that may include emergency buttons, personal care, and household care help, home delivered meals and more. Income restrictions apply. Call Melissa at 509-715-0358 for more information.
Holiday Giving Considering making monetary donations this holiday season? Rural Resources is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations go directly toward helping low-income individuals and families in Pullman and throughout Whitman County. Donations to our Whitman County fund have been spent on blankets for families who were cold, emergency fall buttons for elderly persons living alone, paid professional respite care to give a break to a spouse who couldn’t leave her loved one alone, technology to assist vulnerable adults access medical appointments safely and remotely from their homes. All donations are processed by the fiscal department at our parent office, Rural Resources 596 S. Main St., Colville, WA 99114. If you request these donations remain in Whitman County, they will go directly to our “Whitman Donations fund” to help our community members in need this winter. Thank you for your generosity.
PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI
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NOVEMBER 2020
WHY are there two Montessori schools in Pullman and WHAT are the similarities and differences? Both of Pullman's Montessori schools reside in the Gladish Community and Cultural Center: Montessori School of Pullman (MSoP) and Pullman Community Montessori (PCM). While both schools use the Montessori approach, they are distinctly separate entities with separate staff, boards, student populations, funding, and compliance requirements. MSoP is a private non-profit preschool program while PCM is a public non-profit K-9th grade program. The directors of both schools, Beverley Wolff (MSoP) and Laylah Sullivan (PCM), collaborated to create an informative table for our community that outlines the key differences between the schools.
Montessori School of Pullman (MSoP) • Private non-profit preschool and childcare program (has developed a small private elementary program over the last 4-5 years that will discontinue when PCM opens in the fall of 2021)
• PUBLIC non-profit program • Operates on per pupil allocations like all public schools » Can NOT run levies and bonds like other traditional public schools -- PCM will NOT increase local taxes! » As a public entity, is provided funding to hire staff and build programs to meet diverse student needs, including students with disabilities » Pursues grants and other philanthropy to acquire and make facility improvements and support specialty programs
• Operates on student tuition » No public funding is accessible. » As a result, is limited in their ability to hire staff or support specialized programs to accommodate students with advanced needs (similar to other preschool programs that are not state funded, for which few are) » Pursues grants and other philanthropy to support special program features
• PCM is tuition free, open to ALL.
• Will be good neighbors with PCM but no quid-pro-quo relationship will exist.
» As a public school there are no bars to enrollment
» MSoP will remain a separate business entity from PCM. » MSoP students will have NO increase preference above other children when seeking to enroll in PCM • Governed by a parent-elected board of directors
» If interest exceeds capacity an open public lottery for those seats is conducted. » Registration requirements align with other public schools (ex. evidence of immunizations, age, etcetera) • Governed by an independent board of trustees
» Trustees are unpaid volunteers
» Trustees are unpaid volunteers
» Separate from PCM’s board of trustees
» Anyone in the community may apply to an open seat
» Board prospects are elected by the parents of the school
» Board prospects are elected based on qualifications for the open seat, elected by a majority vote by PCM Board of Trustees
» Not required to comply with OPMA, although opts for a high level of transparency by making meetings and materials publicly accessible through their website
» Must comply with OPMA (Open Public Meeting Act) and Public Records requirements
• Held accountable by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services (current private elementary program held accountable by OSPI)
• Held accountable by the OSPI (Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction....like all public schools) AND the Washington State Charter School Commission
• Does not provide student transportation
• Provides student transportation
WSU PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
WSU PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC A D U LT , A D O L E S C E N T , C H I L D T E L E T H E R A P Y SERVICES
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We offer quality, affordable (free through December 31st) psychotherapy services for the Palouse region. We are now providing telemental health services for child, adolescent, and adult therapy.
The Washington State University Psychology Clinic is a nonprofit professional training program for doctoral candidates in clinical psychology. The Psychology Clinic is operated by the WSU Department of Psychology, a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Psychological assessment and treatment are available for a variety of presenting concerns, including:
Clinical psychology doctoral candidates, under direct supervision of licensed clinical psychologists, are available to provide assessment and therapy services for all people of all ages, including children and adolescents.
• Anxiety Disorders
Contact us to schedule an appointment.
• Depression • Obsessive Compulsive Disorders • Attention Problems • Hyperactivity and/or Impulsivity • Learning Disabilities • Developmental Concerns • Eating Disorders • Personality Disorders
Psychology Clinic | Washington State University Johnson Tower 362 509.335.3587 | psychologyclinic.wsu.edu | After-hours crisis:1.800.663.2810 OPEN: Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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VOL. 25 | NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2020
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
TREES OF LIGHT
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