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OCTOBER 2023

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Pullman Community Update

VOL. 28 | NO. 10 OCTOBER 2023

PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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: • Blood Diamond Ink • Cherie Amour • Community Congregational United Church of Christ

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Avista 5702 WA-270 Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 336-6236 At Avista, our vision is to deliver better energy for life. We strive to fulfill that vision by improving the lives of customers through the safe, responsible, and affordable delivery of energy, in a way that is trustworthy, innovative and collaborative.

Our guiding principles are founded on a long tradition of corporate responsibility. Whether it is our longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, the care and support of our people, • Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC our dedication to the customers and communities we serve, or our steadfast adherence to principles • Hughes, Fritz of ethical governance, we believe that the integration of corporate responsibility into our business builds trust, forges lasting relationships, strengthens morale, reduces risk, delivers enhanced value • Jim Stivers Painting to our shareholders, and ultimately enables us to more effectively execute on our vision, mission • League of Women Voters of Pullman and strategy.

• Gritman Medical Center

• McDonald's of Pullman • Palouse Cares • Pullman Care Center

• Pullman Christian Childcare Center • Pullman Heating & Electric • Simpson United Methodist Church • Walmart • Washington State University Police Depart • Weatherly, Ted

New Members: Delivery Pullman (509) 336-9901 info@deliverypullman.com Resonate Church 915 SE High St. Pullman, WA 99163 (425) 232-6821 chris@resonate.net

At its heart, corporate responsibility at Avista is a commitment to manage the social, environmental and economic effects of our operations safely, responsibly, and affordably, while endeavoring to have a positive, lasting impact on the society and environments in which we operate.

We believe that, through these commitments, we can preserve and enhance our environment, provide safe and fulfilling careers to our employees, add value to our customers and communities, and protect the investments of our shareholders. For over 130 years, we recognize that the pursuit of these commitments is not a deterrent, but rather helps us to achieve, our business objectives. Simply put, they are one of the many ways that we are delivering on our promise of better energy for life.

In This Issue: Pullman Chamber of Commerce 1-3 Pullman School District 5-6 Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse 7 Washington Idaho Symphony 9 Pullman Regional Hospital 10-11 Community Calendar 12 Whitman County Public Health 13 Washington State University 14 Community Action Center 15 Gladish Community & Cultural Center 16 Whitman County Humane Society 17 City of Pullman 18 Centre for the Arts at Gladish 19 League of Women Voters 20 Community Colleges of Spokane 21

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Cultural Anthropologist Ms. Terry Williams-Buffington, a sixth-generation Mississippian, shares her passion for social justice with illustrated and personal stories from her lived experiences in Mississippi's Jim Crow society. As a social activist and anthropologist, she explores the anthropological concept of race and enculturation and how they helped to shape Southern culture and American history.

With over thirty years of experience in higher education administration, a professor of Anthropology, oral tradition, and folklore with expertise in Southern culture will host a November 5th concert of Songs of the Southern Freedom Movement, a fundraiser to benefit the Terry Buffington Foundation. This community-based organization will award an academic scholarship to a minority undergraduate student in the Department

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of Anthropology, WSU campus. The November 5 concert will be from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at St James Episcopal Church on Stadium Way in Pullman. The LC State Concert Choir will present Plenty Good Room: Spirituals, Civil Rights, and Gospel Music, a program of spirituals and civil rights music selected from primary sources. The concert will also include settings of poetry by Langston Hughes and Lucille Clifton and conclude with a set of gospel pieces. Civil rights activist and anthropologist Prof. Buffington will serve as the emcee for the program to steer the audience through the musical journey.

Tickets are $20.00 and are available via St James Episcopal Church. Professor Buffington holds an MA in Anthropology at the University of Memphis, TN, and is a resident of Washington State.

October Seniors of the Month Gavin McCloy Gavin McCloy, son of John and Christy McCloy, has excelled in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA while taking numerous difficult honors and AP classes. He has been a varsity wrestler every year of high school, earning a trip to the state wrestling tournament in his sophomore and junior years. He placed sixth in state his sophomore year. Gavin also enjoys being in the Pep Band and Concert Band playing the clarinet, leading the section his senior year. Gavin spent the past summer working at the WSU Nuclear Science Center as a student intern where he learned how to operate a gamma spectrometer and prepare samples for irradiation, amongst other things. In previous summers, he climbed Mt. Rainier and nearly reached the summit. After high school, Gavin plans to attend a 4-year university where he will pursue a degree in nuclear engineering.

Aubree Cobos Aubree Cobos, child of Doug and Andrea Cobos, has participated in many activities at PHS, including 2 years of Varsity Track and field and 4 years of Varsity Girls’ Soccer. She is captain of the soccer team and earned Second Team All-League last year.

Throughout the past 2 years, Aubree has worked at METER Group as a lab intern. She also volunteered as a Pullman Parks & Rec K/1 soccer coach this past spring and plans to continue this in the future. Aubree plans to attend a 4-year college next fall with a major in Environmental Science to further deepen her love for the outdoors.

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.

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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Evan Hecker, Kamiak Elementary Principal

Pullman Public Schools started our school year with an incredible interactive presentation from Dr. Luis Cruz, a public-school educator with over twenty years of experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels as both a teacher and principal. He has established a reputation as an effective agent of change with a keen ability to collectively create environments conducive to ensuring all students learn at high levels. Here is a snapshot of our learning: The Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a framework that provides a comprehensive approach to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. The MTSS framework is based on three tiers of instruction, each with a unique focus and level of intensity.

Tier 1 instruction is the foundation of the MTSS framework. It provides access to essential grade-level standards for all students.

Tier 1 instruction is designed to be effective for approximately 80% of students. It is delivered in the general education classroom and includes evidence-based instructional practices that are aligned with grade-level standards. Tier 1 instruction is monitored regularly to ensure that all students are making progress towards grade-level standards.

Tier 2 instruction provides additional time and support to learn essential behavior and academic standards. It is designed for students who need more targeted support to master grade-level essential learning

targets, immediate prerequisite skills, and extension standards. Tier 2 instruction is delivered in small groups or individually and is more intensive than Tier 1 instruction. It includes evidence-based interventions that are matched to the specific needs of each student.

Tier 3 instruction provides intensive remediation in universal skills.

It is designed for students who need more intensive support to master essential skills in reading, writing, math, or behavior. Tier 3 instruction is delivered in small groups or individually and is more intensive than Tier 2 instruction. It includes evidence-based interventions that are matched to the specific needs of each student.

The MTSS framework emphasizes a data-driven decision-making process that uses multiple sources of data to identify students who need additional support and monitor their progress over time. The goal of the MTSS framework is to provide an integrated systemic approach to meet the needs of every student, and for schools to use resources in ways that enable every child to be successful.

The MTSS framework provides a comprehensive approach to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. The three tiers of instruction provide a range of supports that are matched to the specific needs of each student. By using a data-driven decision-making process, schools can ensure that every student receives the support they need to be successful.

Pullman High School Student Builders Shine Written By: Marie Wallace, Jefferson Elementary

Mistakes were made yet the outcome was amazing as students in alum, said that he wanted to gain skills that he could apply to a career Rodrigo Ascencio’s Pullman High School Woodshop class built and in construction management. presented a 4’ x 8’ wooden storage shed to the Jefferson Elementary Most of these students are year-1 students who also participated Outdoor Learning Lab. in a construction competition held by the Association of General Natalie Jitkov, a former Jefferson Jaguar and student builder, Contractors as part of their coursework. The 8-hour competition admitted, “I didn’t know what I was doing and I had to overcome included resume submission, a written test, an interview, and a fourthe fear of asking questions.” The students said that they were hour timed build where students built a doghouse. “constantly messing things up” as they would try things they thought Ascencio said that his Woods classes, which can be taken each year would work. Some of the nails and studs had to be changed three at PHS, have changed focus from fine woodworking to construction times during the construction of the shed. management. All students must pass a safety test before they can work Ascencio said that the Woods Class aims to educate students in the with the tools. The shed was one of the more challenging projects of construction industry by doing and building. Students learn about the class, but the students said they also enjoyed making their own safe practices as well as common mistakes made in the industry as projects, which included items such as cutting boards and butter well as how to fix those mistakes. spatulas.

When the students delivered the shed to Jefferson, they spoke Jim Bruce, Jefferson Elementary School principal and JES Student about why they enrolled in the class and what they learned during the Council members were present at the shed’s ribbon-cutting ceremony building process. Emmit Dehart wanted to gain practical skills and at the Outdoor Learning Lab. Bruce thanked the student builders learn how to fix things on his own. Matthew Rembert, also a Jefferson for their efforts and said that the storage shed would be a welcome addition to the school’s Outdoor Learning Lab. The student builders who constructed the shed are Josephine Belzer, Emmit DeHart, Natalie Jitkov, Halle King, Autumn Mayer and Matthew Rembert.

October is DISABILITY HISTORY & AWARENESS MONTH! During the month of October, each public school will conduct or promote is educational activities that provide instruction, awareness, October DISABILITY HISTORY & AWARENESS MONTH! During the month of and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities.

October, each public school will conduct or promote educational activities that provide We also have created a page with a multitude of resources. Go to instruction, awareness, and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities. www.pullmanschools.org DEPARTMENTS | SPECIAL SERVICES | DISABILITY AWARENESS

We also have created a page with a multitude of resources. Go to www.pullmanschools.org DEPARTMENTS | SPECIAL SERVICES | DISABILITY AWARENESS

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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Reflections

Allison Munch-Rotolo, School Board Director - District 2

I am deeply appreciative that Lisa Waananen Jones has stepped forward to serve the community representing Director District 2, helping to create the conditions for student and staff success here in Pullman Public Schools. In this last Board Report before my term ends, I share a few reflections.

Director District 2 position remains hard to fill. The area I represent formerly encompassed only some of College Hill and now, after recent redistricting, it straddles the east and west sides of North Grand Avenue to include portions of both College and Military Hills.

(The board discussed creating a few at-large positions, but learned this kind of reconfiguration would require a special election at additional cost.) Though its boundaries come within sight of Jefferson Elementary School, District 2 is still the only director district area with no school building or district facility in it. As Pullman now has six schools, it would be advisable in the next redistricting (after the 2030 Census) for each director area to have at least one school in it, potentially spreading interest in local education more equitably across all five director districts.

Food is fundamental to learning. The challenge with school food is to provide (and be reimbursed for) low-cost or free USDA meals while also meeting the community’s expectations for quality. Pullman has responded to this challenge with creativity and persistence, steadily improving both the training and kitchen equipment needed to incorporate more fresh local produce and modified scratch cooking. At the same time, dedicated volunteers and generous donors to the local nonprofit Pullman School Pantry Program have been supplementing school meals with food for families during weekends and school breaks since 2017. But the need for nutrition programs like these appears to be only growing.

As part of its response to the COVID pandemic, the federal government provided free school meals to all students in the 2021-22 school year. That’s the way it should be. Acknowledging that hungry kids can’t learn—that basic nutrition is every bit as necessary to learning as books and school buses—access to a free breakfast and lunch should be provided to every child in our schools.

After the federal program expired, two states (California and Maine) became the first to permanently adopt universal school meals. Our state’s lawmakers didn’t go that far, but they did expand universal school meals to all students in schools where at least 40% of students are eligible. Here in Pullman, half of our elementary buildings will now qualify for universal free school meals. Universal access will make administering the school lunch program easier, with less time spent processing applications and managing account balances

and more time spent cooking food. We are making progress in this fundamental area of student wellbeing.

Guns are the leading cause of child death, and it’s not OK. Although most gun deaths do not occur at school, school shootings remain a horrifying reality. As I write these words in late August, our nation has seen (so far in 2023) 27 school shootings, with 28 people injured and 14 people killed. This year’s deaths include 10 children, and 4 school employees or other adults. Of course, school shootings harm thousands of others in non-physical ways.

The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) constantly reviews and revises legislative priorities, which are presented for consideration to our state’s lawmakers. In 2019, WSSDA adopted a position on Gun Violence Prevention, but it’s not enough.

One of my biggest regrets as a school board member is that I didn’t take sufficient advantage of ample opportunities to participate in the legislative process through WSSDA. Every elected official should be prepared to engage in a solutions-oriented constructive dialog to prevent gun violence, especially in our schools.

Our shared purpose is honoring our students’ futures. As a school district, our mission is to ensure learning and our purpose is to prepare students for their futures. But it’s up to us here in the present to make decisions about what kind of future our students will inherit.

One of my proudest accomplishments as a school board member is working with Superintendent Maxwell to establish a Sustainability Committee that makes recommendations to promote environmental sustainability in district operations, as well as in the curriculum and in parent/community education. School districts can (and should) be leaders in this area, helping to produce the future our students deserve.

Board service involves challenges, but also growth. One of my biggest concerns about serving on the school board was that it would take away from my other interests and priorities. But life experiences are not a zero-sum game, and the skills I’ve gained by serving on our board have enhanced my abilities in other arenas. With each passing year, I’ve gained appreciation for professional educators and all PSD employees who work with and for Our Kids every day. It has been an honor serving the public’s interest in our local schools. Thank you, Pullman!

The opinions expressed in Board Reports are those of individual school board members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the board as a whole or of Pullman Public Schools.

Highly Capable Program Referrals for Current Kindergarteners and Some Transfer Students Will Be Accepted October 25- October 27, 2023 Referral forms for current kindergarten students to receive highly capable services during the current school year will be accepted October 25 – October 27, 2023. Parents/guardians, teachers, students, and anyone else with direct knowledge of a student’s abilities may refer a student for highly capable services.

Students who have transferred to the Pullman School District since March 1, 2023, from a district that does not offer highly capable testing and/or services are also eligible to be referred for highly capable services during this time.

For more information on the referral process or to obtain a referral form, please contact the school psychologist at the student’s school, or contact the Instructional Programs Office at (509) 332-3144 or instructionalprograms@psd267.org.

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

Board of Directors Arron Carter Director, District 1 acarter@psd267.org Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org

Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org

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ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE OF THE PALOUSE

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Domestic Violence Action Month

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Domestic Violence is a pattern of behavior used to gain power and control over another person.

Anyone from any age, racial/ethnic group, community or gender identity can experience its effects. Domestic Violence Action Month was created to with the goal of ending Domestic Violence. To give space, a voice and solidarity to survivors and as a means to educate our communities to the lasting and deadly effects.

We encourage everyone to help us this month in our fight against Domestic Violence! If you know anyone going through hardship now, stay connected, do regular check ins and make sure they know you are there to help and support.

And as always, call us! ATVP is available 24/7/365 to survivors and anyone supporting survivors who might have questions on how to help.

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WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY

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Washington Idaho Symphony Season Tickets available now!

The Washington Idaho Symphony (WIS) is back with Season 52 highlighting Community with “Something Purple” at the Administration Auditorium on the University of Idaho campus on Sunday, October 8, at 3 pm.

Website: www.Wa-IdSymphony.org Phone: 208-874-4162

The featured piece will be “Purple Mountains” by Shuying Li, a Chinese American composer. Written in 2022, “the opera tells the story of the Nanking Massacre in China during World War II and explores themes of the senselessness of violence between groups that are all part of the human family,” according to Martin King in program notes for the concert. “The music is marked by contrasts, with energetic and driven sections giving way to more melancholy and dark music.”

Email: info@wa-idsymphony.org Address: 311 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

Also being performed is “Tehom el Tehom” by Isabella Morrill. According to King, an assistant professor at Washington State University and a WIS principal player, Morrill is “a young composer who is quickly establishing her voice in the musical world.” Conceived as a rhapsody, Morrill says the piece “displays the depths of man in relation to the depths of God.” Additional pieces include “Procession of the Nobles” by RimskyKorsakov and Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58”.

As the remodel is underway with the Gladish Centre for the Arts, the majority of WIS’ performances will be at the Administration Auditorium at the University Idaho in Moscow. And at a new time - Sundays at 3 pm.

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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

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The 5th Annual Circles of Caring Tennis & Pickleball Tournament was a success again this year! We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in making this event a success.

We would like to acknowledge the following people for their special contributions: Pullman Chamber of Commerce, Raquel Atawo, Josh Graetz, WSU Women’s Tennis Team, Joe Harris, WSU Athletic Facilities, j&h Printing, Selkirk, Tri-State Outfitters, Zeppoz, College Hill, and Sam Dial Jewelers.

We would also like to acknowledge the following sponsors for making this event possible: Carrie Allan, Linda & Jim Boncella, Dorothy & Ken Casavant, Sue Durrant, Jonny Fisher, DDS, Funabiki Family, Sharon & Steve Hall, Katherine & Nick Lovrich, Linda & Ron Mittelhammer (Lauren McCluskey Foundation), Peg Motley, Neill’s Flower & Gifts, Kristin Prieur, Barbara Simpson, Jan Stewart, Washington Trust Bank, Edward Jones - Greg Bloom, Alberta Brassfield, Lynda & Matt Carey, CHAS Health, Carol Chipman, Hayden Ross, Pullman Lions Club, Karen & Bruce Miller, MJ & Howard Neill, Dianne & Guy Palmer, Proformance Physical Therapy, Rolling Hills Eyecare, Marcia & Barney Saneholtz, Rene & Jess Scourey, Chris & Mike Sodorff, Values & Vision Financial, Wysup Chrysler, Linda & John Chaplin, Alice & Rex Davis, Jess Ford, Sally Greene & Kris Curnes, BJ & Jack Hilliard, Gloria & Glen Hower, George Kennedy, Mike Lowery, CPA, Fran McSweeney, Faye & Tom Neill, Ken Paulson Plumbing, and Pullman Disposal.

12 Pullman Community Update The Pullman Community UPDATE is published monthly by: City of Pullman Pullman Chamber of Commerce Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman School District Washington State University Opinions are those of individual entities. Questions may be directed to: • City of Pullman, 338-3208 • Chamber of Commerce, 334-3565 • Pullman Regional Hospital, 332-2541

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• Pullman School District. 332-3581 • Washington State University, 335-7628

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• WCHS, Clear the Shelter events, November, December • WIS, The British Are Coming! November 5 • Daylight Savings Time ends November 5

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• PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 7:00pm at SES

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30pm at Sunnyside Elementary • PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at PHS Library

• PSD, No School, • WSU, WSU Flute Day, • WSU, Kimbrough Kimbrough Music Music Building. Solo Professional Development Day for Building 10 a.m. – piano recital, “Love 6 p.m.

Letters,” by guest artist All Teachers Dr. Alessandra Feris, • Wibit Sports, Pullman • WCHS, Shelter yard 7:30 p.m.

Aquatic and Fitness sale Center, 6 p.m.

• WSU, Faculty Artist Series: Ruth Boden, cello, and Christiano Rodrigues, violin, Bryan Hall , 7:30 p.m.

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• Wibit Sports, Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center, 6 p.m.

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• WSU, Student Recital: Rogan Tinsley, saxophone, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• WSU, Student Recital: Harrison Gaal, violin, Bryan Hall, 3:10 p.m.

• WSU, Student Recital: Zachary Simmons, euphonium, Bryan Hall, 4:10 p.m.

• Movie & Tubes, Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center, 6 p.m.

• WSU, Bryan Hall. Oktubafest Part 2 features Dr. Chris Dickey and colleagues and students from the School of Music, 7:30 p.m.

• WSU, Kimbrough Music Building, Choral Festival, all day

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• PSD, Conference Day, No School for Grades K-8 • Fall Vintage Handmade Fair, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Beasley Coliseum • WSU, Student Recital: Wyatt Salus, guitar, Kimbrough Music Building, 3:10 p.m.

• WSU, Student Recital: Dustyn Geigle, percussion, Kimbrough Music Building, 4:10 p.m.

• WSU, Student Recital: Thomas Weiland, saxophone, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Spooky Splash, Pullman Aquatic Center, 3 p.m.

• Fall Vintage & Handmade Fair, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Beasley Coliseum • Halloween Bash at Gladish! Free trunk or treat and carnival, 3 – 7 p.m., see pg 16 • WSU, Washington State Marching Band Championships, Martin Stadium

• Pullman 2040 Fall • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6: p.m., Summit, 6 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Courtyard by Marriott, Center see pg 1 • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30pm – Meeting will be held at Pullman High School • PSD, 7th/8th Grade & PHS Orchestra Concert – 7:30pm at Pullman HS Auditorium • WSU, WSU Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Bryan Hall , 7:30 p.m.

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• PSD, Pullman High School Choir Concert – 7:00pm at Pullman HS Auditorium • WSU, Faculty Artist Series: Solstice Wind Quintet, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• City Council Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• WSU, Jazz Combo Night, Kimbrough Music Building, 7:30 p.m.

• City, Planning • PSD, Conference Day, Commission Meeting, No School for Grades K-8 7 p.m.

• PSD, Conference Day, ½ • WSU, Student Recital: day Grades K-8 Sean Andre, French horn, Bryan Hall, 7:30 • PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30pm – Meeting will p.m. be held at Pullman High School • WSU, Oktubafest Part 3, Kimbrough Music Building, 7:30 p.m.

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• City, Hearing Examiner • WSU, Kimbrough (Virtual), 10 a.m.

Music Building. WSU • PSD, Pullman High Jazz Big Band and Jazz School Band Concert – Northwest featuring 7:00pm at Pullman HS Heather Bambrick, Auditorium 7:30 p.m.

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• WIS, Something Purple, • Columbus Day • Pullman Chamber 3 p.m., UI Admin of Commerce, • WSU, Bryan Auditorium, see pg 9 General Membership Hall, Oktubafest Part 1 Luncheon, see pg 1 features guest artist Dr. Mark Thiele, 7:30 p.m. • City Council Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• WSU, Guest Artist: Shuying Li, composer, Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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• Happy Halloween!

• City, Halloween Carnival, Recreation Center, 4 p.m.

• WSU, Compton Union Building Auditorium, Trick or Treat!

Halloween-Themed Percussion • Ensemble. Costumes encouraged, 7:30 p.m.

Abbreviations

Issues of the • JES = Jefferson Elementary School Pullman Community • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center Update can be found • PCM = Pullman Community Montessori online at • PHS= Pullman High School • PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center https://pulllmanchamber.

• PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School com/live-in-pullman/ • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College

OCTOBER 2023

WHITMAN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

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UNDER THE

INFLUENZA #GetYourShot

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Protect yourself and your family by making a plan to get the flu shot.

You can also access the Flu Webpage and calender by visiting WhitmanCountyPublicHealth.org under Community Health & Disease Prevention.

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

OCTOBER 2023

Happy homecoming!

Help cheer on the Cougs and welcome back Washington State University alumni at the WSU Homecoming Pep Rally powered by BECU. The fun takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13 on the Lewis Alumni Centre lawn.

This year, the WSU Alumni Association is partnering with the Student Entertainment Board, Department of Art, Associated Students of Washington State University, the Interfraternity Council, and the Panhellenic Council to offer a reimagined homecoming experience.

The rally features special guests, live music, food vendors, a beer garden, interactive selfie stations, and more.

The WSU Homecoming Pep Rally powered by BECU is Oct. 13 on the For more info, visit alumni.wsu.edu/homecoming.

Lewis Alumni Centre lawn.

Museum hosts author

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU welcomes Bojan Louis as part of the WSU Visiting Writer’s Series.

Louis will give a reading and Q&A from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18.

The poet, essayist and short-story author teaches at the Institute for American Indian Arts. Louis is also an associate professor in the Creative Writing MFA and American Indian Studies programs at the University of Arizona.

Bojan Louis His work can be found in “Shapes of Native Nonfiction: Collected Essays by Contemporary Writers,” “The Diné Reader: An Anthology of Navajo Literature” and more.

His honors include a 2018 American Book Award and a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship.

Call (509) 335-1910. On the web: museum.wsu.edu.

WSU organic farm open through October

The farm stand at WSU’s Eggert Family Organic Farm is open through October.

The farm, part of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, is located on Animal Science Road, directly behind the WSU Bear Center. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Friday.

There’s U-pick pumpkins Sept. 29 and 30 as well as Oct. 6 and 7. The Sept. 30 U-pick includes the farm’s annual, family-friendly harvest festival with The WSU School of Music is pumpkin pie, cider, and celebrating World Flute Day. games.

Festivities take place from 10 a.m. to To stay up to date 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Kimbrough Music on farm happenings, sign up for its newsletter at css.wsu.edu/ Building. Pre-registration is $5. On-site organicfarm/ or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ is $10. The event is open to flutists of all WSUOrganicFarm/. levels and includes sessions on tone and vibrato, technique, and more.

A free recital featuring guest artist Nora Lee García is at 5 p.m. in Kimbrough Concert Hall. García is a flute professor at the University of Central Florida.

Nora Lee Garcia A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, she earned a Master of Music from Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music in New York and a doctoral degree from the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, Florida.

For more info, visit events.wsu.edu/event/wsu-flute-day-2/.

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COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER

OCTOBER 2023

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The Food & Shelter Folks Meet the Staff

Riley Dougherty, Energy Assistance Specialist 1 How long have you worked at CAC? news about how we can help them and also make I’m actually coming up on two years, I started in a plan with them on how they can be independent September of 2021. financially. Since the COVID programs are coming to an end, it’s really important they can get back on track What do you do on a daily basis at CAC? with their finances.

Generally, I meet with clients during scheduled appointments to determine their eligibility for What’s a challenge you face?

Energy Assistance programs. I’m also in charge of CV It can be really challenging hearing what people have 1 Program, which is COVID funding at the county gone through and the difficulties they face. It can be level we can use to help people with water bills, garbage really draining because you are hearing about crisis bills, rent, and mortgage assistance. That program situations. The rewarding part is you get to help during has taken on a lot of the rental assistance since ERAP this time. People are very appreciative of the help you (Emergency Rental Assistance Program, a COVID- can provide – it is not a thankless task! response federal rental assistance program) closed in June. CV 1 will end soon, too. Hopefully we will get What do you like to do in your free time? more funding for rental assistance because I would I spend time with my really large dog, and hang out hate for folks to have to go without. with my boyfriend. We live together here in Pullman and we both went to WSU. We play video games, go What do you enjoy about your job? on hikes, things like that.

There’s a lot of aspects I enjoy. I really enjoy all my coworkers; we have a great team within the Energy What else would you like to tell the community?

Assistance department. There’s a sense in our team Don’t be hesitant to reach out to us if you need help. that no question is stupid and we are all really These programs exist for a reason, absolutely reach out supportive. to us. If you need help and we can provide it, we will!

I enjoy meeting with clients. At the end of every Go for it! propane costs? At Energy Assistance Outreaches our staff help you determine your eligibility for appointment, I’m able to give people some good programs and complete your application. We ask that you give us a call at (509) 334‐9147 before we visit your community to schedule an appointment during our Energy Assistance Outreach.

Intake workers only stay for as long as we have appointments on the schedule, so if you drop in, you may miss us!

Energy Assistance Outreaches

Missed the outreach in your town? Call the Community Action Center to schedule an appointment in a nearby town or call to schedule a Phone/Mail‐in appointment instead.

Come see us during Community Action Center’s Energy Assistance Outreaches!

Did you know energy assistance not only helps with electric bills, but can also help with firewood, oil, and propane costs? At Energy Assistance Outreaches our staff help you determine your eligibility for programs and complete your application. We ask that you give us a call at (509) 334-9147 before we visit your community to schedule an appointment during our Energy Assistance Outreach. Intake workers only stay for as long as we have appointments on the schedule, so if you drop in, you may miss us!

Community Action Center Energy Assistance Outreaches Oct/Nov 2023

TOWN Pioneer Square (for residents only)

Endicott LaCrosse Malden Tekoa

Rosalia Oakesdale Garfield Albion Palouse Cove (for residents only) Kenwood (for residents only)

• Canned fruit • Canned vegetables

• Canned soup • Pancake mix

Thursday, October 26th Tuesday, October 31st Thursday, November 2nd Tuesday, November 7th

10:00am to 3:00pm 10:00am to 3:00pm 10:00am to 3:00pm 10:00am to 3:00pm 10:00am to 3:00pm 10:00am to 3:00pm 10:00am to 3:00pm 10:00am to 3:00pm 10:00am to 1:00 pm To be scheduled by CAC Rentals Dept.

Community Room

December 5th, 6th, & 7th

To be scheduled by CAC Rentals Dept.

LIHEAP 150% FPL Federal Energy Assistance Family Monthly Size Income

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE October 4, 2023 thru August 16, 2024 Please call our front desk at (509) 334-9147 to schedule your appointment.

Required Documents for your Appointment:  Social Security Cards for entire HH  1 Month Gross Income for all adults  Heating bill with account # & name  Photo ID for all adults  Proof of Whitman County Address  Proof of child support paid out or received  Proof of any college financial aid  WOOD HEAT: Wood receipts  HEAT W/ RENT - Copy of your lease  Proof of 51% Child Custody

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Community Food

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Our food bank times are by appointment. Please use our appointment scheduling web page to make an appointment. https://www.cacwhitman.org/food-bankappointment/

Thursday, October 5th Tuesday, October 10th Thursday, October 12th Tuesday, October 17th Thursday, October 19th Tuesday, October 24th

Thursday, November 9th

(in-person appointments may be available for emergencies)

& other municipalities

We are taking food donations by appointment! Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. You can also make a monetary donation to the food bank at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We are requesting the following donations:

TIME

10:00am to 1:00 pm

Phone appointments

Pullman

Community Food

DATE

Monday, September 25th

Community Room 303 7th St Trinity Lutheran Church 217 4th Street City Hall Lobby 107 S Main St Library 212 W Moreland Ave City Hall 419 N Washington City Hall Lobby E 1 Front Street Community Room Corner of 7th & Whitman Baptist Church 209 W Bartlett Community Center 3rd St behind library Community Center 310 N F Street

Lamont

St. John

Missed the outreach in your town? Call the Community Action Center to schedule an appointment in a nearby town or call to schedule a Phone/Mail-in appointment instead.

LOCATION

Community Room

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

We are taking food donations by appointment! Please call the front desk (509‐334‐9147) to make an appointment to donate food. You can also make a monetary donation to the food bank at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We are requesting the following donations:

FRIDAY ⦁

Canned fruit

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Canned vegetables

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Pancake mix

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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Canned soup

Our food bank times are by appointment. Please use our appointment scheduling web page to make an appointment. https://www.cacwhitman.org/food‐bank‐appointment/ 3

$ 3,946 $ 4,508 $ 5,071 $ 5,633 $ 6,088

$ 6,713

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GLADISH COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER

OCTOBER 2023

The Gladish Community and Cultural Center October Events

You may have recalled last month our remodel of a room for Pullman Community Montessori (PCM), still ongoing, but making progress and nearing completion!

Halloween is coming up! We want to extend the invitation to our third annual Halloween Bash at Gladish!

Join us for FREE trunk-or-treat and FREE carnival from 3-7 pm on October 28, 2023. If you are feeling daring, you can stay for our Haunted House from 6—9pm for only $5!

If you are interested in signing up to be a trunk-ortreat candy giver you can sign up starting today on our website, gladishcommunity.org/Halloween We look forward to seeing you at Gladish!

Pictured above is the room last month. Door not yet installed, window not installed, carpet removed, and painting in progress. There is still a few more things to do, however it is getting completed quickly thanks to our operations teams hard work!

We want to take a moment to recognize our operations team. This summer they have worked tirelessly putting in a lot of hours and even overtime to get projects completed for Gladish, PCM, and Montessori School of Pullman (MSoP).

We will be sure to keep updating you on projects as they happen at Gladish! Thank you for seeing what we are doing here!

OCTOBER 2023

WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

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Thank you to Zeppos!

Earlier this year the annual Zeppos Benefit Bowling Tournament raised and donated a generous amount of money to WCHS. Stop by and show them some love for their ongoing support.

Our volunteers are the best!

Thank you to all who volunteered at the Lentil Festival Beer & Wine Garden last month. Your generous time and friendly smiles made the annual event a huge success.

If you would like to volunteer for future WCHS events contact lori@whitmanpets.org or visit www. whitmanpets.org.

Our animals love you Colton & Uniontown Libraries

Your pet drive donations go a long way to help us provide the best care and enrichment for our animals.

If you would like to donate, please visit our amazon wish list (https://a.co/jcruLhS) to see what we need the most!

Halloween Safety for pets

• Avoid costumes that require tying anything around your pet’s neck that can choke them, or costumes that hang to the ground that they may stumble over.

Let your pet be the judge. If they struggle and are uncomfortable, then maybe it’s best to let them stay dressed as a Corgi rather than a ghost!

• Keep your pet away from harmful Halloween candy and food. Chocolate, xylitol and many other human foods can be deadly to a dog, so keep all such goodies well out of reach. To reduce temptation, feed your pet before any guests arrive so they will be less likely to beg and steal food.

• If nicotine, alcohol or other recreational drugs will be consumed in your home, be extra vigilant to keep these items out of your pet’s reach. These substances can be highly toxic—even deadly—to animals.

• Trick-or-treaters and guests in costume can stress and confuse your pet. It’s best to keep your pets indoors and provide them with a safe, quiet, escapeproof room where they can be removed from the energy and excitement of the holiday.

• As trick-or-treaters come to your door, there will be many opportunities for your pets to slip out unnoticed. Make sure that your pets always wear current identification tags, consider having your pets microchipped if you haven’t already—and watch the door!

• Microchips available at the shelter for $20, this includes a registry with 24 PetWatch.

Upcoming Events

visit www.whitmanpets.org for more details: • October 7 & 8 - Shelter yard sale • November & December - Clear the Shelter events • Spring 2024 - FurBall

CONTACT

SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-5 PM Tuesday to Thursday, Open noon-5 PM Saturday and Sunday

POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 • poochpark@whitmanpets.org Open 6 AM - 9 PM, 6 days a week (Tuesdays 11 AM-9 PM)

CITY OF PULLMAN

OCTOBER 2023

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CITY OF

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MARY’S PARK SCHEDULED TO REOPEN NEAR THE END OF OCTOBER Mary’s Park, Pullman’s first fully ADAaccessible park, is currently closed to the public while a new parking lot is being installed.

The new lot includes 28 parking stalls, four of which will be ADA vanaccessible to make visiting the park even easier.

PARKS & RECREATION PULLMAN AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER Wibit Sports Fridays – October 6 and 13, 6-8 p.m. Ages 4-17 Movie & Tubes – October 20, 6-8 p.m.

Ages 4-17 Spooky Splash – October 28, 3-6 p.m.

All ages are invited for a Halloween party, deck craft activities, pool pumpkin patch, and a spooky family movie RECREATION CENTER Halloween Carnival - October 31, 4-7 p.m.

Ages 3-10 are invited for prizes, booths, and special treats

These dates are approximate and subject to change as conditions change. For current updates, please visit www.pullman-wa.gov/leaves.

The closure is estimated to last through the end of October. For updates, please follow the City of Pullman on social media or subscribe to the newsletter.

OCTOBER 2023

CENTRE FOR THE ARTS AT GLADISH

Pullman Community Update 19

Centre for the Arts at Gladish Update!

This month crews completed their work on a couple of the roofs at Gladish. Pictured to the right is the basement lobby roof that was in much need of repairs.

The repairs too about a week and look great from above! Pictured below is the View Room roof that is just outside the room, it is now completed as well and not only looks dramatically nicer, but also helps provide much more energy effective insulating to the auditorium below it!

Website: www.cftagladish.org Phone: 509-332-8081 Email: info@gladishcommunity.org Address: 115 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

We wouldn’t be able to do this project without support from our community. If you are interested in donating or buying a seat to the new auditorium, call us, visit or site, or swing by our office!

With the remodel of the spaces, the Gladish’s new PAC will partner with our communities arts organizations, like The Washington Idaho Symphony, Palouse Choral Society, and the Community Band of the Palouse, to create a home for our thriving arts community.

This is where you, our community come in, and we have an amazing opportunity for you. We are pleased to announce our Buy-a-Seat campaign! The Buy-a-Seat allows you to have your name, or memory/honor of a loved one added to a seat.

Buy-a-Seat is available at www.cftagladish.org, or by following the QR code to the left!

Buy-a-Seat is a tax-deductible donation to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Example of seat placard, design not finalized

Link to Buy-a-Seat

Auditorium Entrance

Little Theatre Entrance

*All concept photos courtesy of Design West

Little Theatre Remodeled Space

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PULLMAN

OCTOBER 2023

Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy PUBLIC MEETINGS Public meetings may be via Zoom or in person or both. Check the League website lwvpullman.org several days before the meeting to verify the location.

Working to Solve Climate Change November 2, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. via Zoom The Zoom link will be available at lwvpullman.org a few days before the meeting.

A panel of members of the local Citizens' Climate Lobby will present information on on-going local efforts to address climate change including tree planting projects in Pullman, disseminating information on accessing resources for sustainable home energy use, and working with local governments and universities to address climate issues.

Making Democracy Work for Local Healthcare December 5 th , Noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom The Zoom link will be available at lwvpullman.org as the date draws closer.

Did you know that Pullman is served by a Public Hospital District?

All Things Voting 2023 October 20 – Ballot mailing begins October 30 – Last day to register to vote or change your address on line or by mail. You can register to vote or check your status at votewa.gov. Don't forget to change your address if you have moved. You can register in person at the Election Office through November 7 th .

November 7 – Day of the General Election. Ballots must be postmarked on or before this date, or dropped into one of the four drop boxes by 8 p.m. Drop boxes are located at WSU outside the CUB and the Chinook Student Center, curb-side across the street from the Old Post Office Building (Paradise Creek Brewery), and in front of Rosauers.

On VoteWA.gov you can:

• Check your voter registration status • Moved? Update your address by October 30th • Not registered? Register by October 30th • Get the Voters' Guide

Be an informed voter:

• Check the Voters' Guide – online at VoteWA.gov • Visit the website for the Secretary of State – sos.wa.gov • Check the dates of local candidate forums or watch the forums later online -– lwvpullman.org

Voting Assistance is available at whitmancounty.org/169/Election-Information Public Hospital Districts (PHDs) provide an opportunity for a community to consider what healthcare gaps exist and whether or not to form or expand a PHD to address those gaps. On December 5 th there will be a showing of the 45 minute video Making Democracy Work for Local Healthcare explaining PHDs. It will be followed by a Q&A session with Matt Forge, CEO, Voter Forums Pullman Regional Hospital.

In October at Neill Public Library

SECOND ANNUAL ART CONTEST WINNERS This year LWV of Pullman held its second Art Contest. This year's theme was eARTh Art and there were many wonderful entries. The winners were selected by a panel of judges and the awards were given at a celebration in Neill Public Library where all the entries were exhibited.

The winners were: William (third grade), Kaitlin (fourth grade), Eshann Syed (sixth grade), Winne (sixth grade), Saja Akasha (seventh grade), Anekah McBride (ninth grade), and Lydia Park (11 th grade).

Two voter forums will be held in October at Neill Public Library. They will be in person and via Zoom.

See lwvpullman.org for the dates and times of the forums. Recordings will be available on the website within a few days after the forum.

There will be two voter forums: • one for the candidates for Pullman Mayor and the candidates for the School Board • the other will be for the candidates for Pullman City Council.

Contested Races on the November 7 th Ballot This election Pullman has several contested races.

Pullman Mayor: Francis Benjamin and Deb McNeil.

City Council

Ward1: Ann Parks (incumbent) and Dan Maher

Ward 3: Pat Wright (incumbent) and CJ Roberts

At Large: Eric Fejeran and Holly Greystone

School Board District 3: James Everman and Craig Nelson The Pullman League of WomenVoters will be holding forums at Neill Public Library for the contested races. See the website lwvpullman.org for dates and time.

FREE LWV MEMBERSHIP FOR STUDENTS Any individual aged 16 or older, male or female, may become a League member.

Dues are $65 for a single membership and $90 for a household membership. A student membership is free. (A student is defined as an individual who is enrolled either full or part-time in an accredited institution.) Dues are not tax deductible. See www. lwvpullman.org to join.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON WEBSITE: lwvpullman.org: • League basics, history, newsletter, and contact information • How you can join League • Review recent forums on your computer • Register to vote • Upcoming events

OCTOBER 2023

COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE

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Big Future, Small Price Tag!

Pullman Center in Profile News & Updates CCS Pullman is hiring! We are inviting applications for a student service position, and we are looking to fill adjunct teaching vacancies in Biology, Environmental Science, and Humanities for the winter quarter, January 3 – March 21, 2024.

Apply at bit.ly/ccspullmanjobs.

D

r. Intissar Yahia is the English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor at the Pullman Center.

She has a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Technology from Washington State University, where she teaches English Writing with WSU’s Global Campus. At the start of the new school year, Yahia offered us a window into her teaching and her learners' experiences.

What do you enjoy in teaching ESL? I enjoy teaching students from different backgrounds and educational levels. I feel thrilled when my students start to develop their language skills and communicate their needs, ambitions, and goals. As an ESL teacher, my ultimate goal is to positively impact my students' lives and future careers.

What can ESL learners expect in your classes?

My classes are based on a studentcentered approach where you make

choices and have agency in your learning.

We watch videos, listen to audio, draw and sing, and go on field trips. And we never forget to have fun!

What are common teaching ESL?

challenges

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I find that some learners depend too much on translation apps. It is okay to use these apps to look up the meaning of some words occasionally. However, we don't want learners to rely on these apps because they can provide inaccurate translations, leading to confusion. I have developed strategies to help students learn how to use these apps effectively.

Are there specific characteristics or patterns among those studying ESL at the Pullman Center?

The students at the Pullman Center are very collaborative and supportive of each other. I see time and again that ESL classes bring people together and create unity and solidarity regardless of differences.

We welcome Sarah Barnett to our Pullman faculty group. She is a studiobased artist and educator specializing in drawing and painting. Barnett has experience with community engagement through public art and managing mural projects, including public art in Pullman’s downtown and the Palouse Discovery Science Center. She holds an MFA from Washington State University and is a 2023 Artist Trust Fellowship recipient.

This fall quarter, the CCS Annex hosts a Composition Photo Exhibit from recent English courses at SFCC and WSU. Dr. David Martin asked students to choose a key term – challenge, epiphany, and happiness – and illustrate the terms with an original photograph and a short text.

Dr. Martin has taught English and ESL at SFCC, UI, and WSU for over two decades and serves as the President of the Washington Association of the Education of Speakers of Other Languages. The exhibit is open to the public at the CCS Annex, Mondays-Fridays (except for holidays), 8-4 pm.

Calendar Sep 20 - Dec 15 ........................ Fall Term '23 - ESL, GED, & HS+

Nov 23 - 24 .................................. Thanksgiving Break

Oct 4, 5:30-7 pm ...................... Pullman HS Resource Fair Nov 1, 9 -11 am ......................... SFCC to WSU Advising ...................................................... at CCS Annex

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