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Pullman Community Update

VOL. 28 | NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2023

PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

TIPS & TRICKS TO STAYING HEALTHY DURING FLU SEASON Staying healthy during flu season can be difficult, especially if you have little ones running around the house or are out and about more frequently. You can always take precautions to help your body fight against the flu. Not the stomach flu, influenza. Instead of stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, influenza only affects the respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs). Pullman Family Medicine doctor Kim Guida, MD answered some of the most common questions about the flu, the flu vaccine and how to best stay healthy through these next few months. How can I stay healthy during flu season? “Get the flu vaccine! This is the single most effective tool in reducing your risk of flu illness. You can also wear a mask in crowded locations, cover your cough (elbow or tissue) to avoid spreading germs and wash your hands frequently. “If soap and water are not nearby or handy, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid close contact with other people who are ill.”

In This Issue:

How much does the flu vaccine actually help? “The effectiveness of the flu shot can vary year to year, depending on how well-matched the vaccine is to the predominant circulating strains of the flu virus. Overall, the flu vaccine reduces the risk of flu illness by 40-60%. “In addition, if a vaccinated person contracts the flu, they are much less likely to have a severe case of the flu or be hospitalized.” Should I get the flu vaccine if I am pregnant? Is it safe for my baby?

Pullman Regional Hospital 1-3

Community Colleges of Spokane 5 Pullman Chamber of Commerce 6-7 Gladish Community & Cultural Center 9 Community Action Center 10 Friends of Hospice 11 Community Calendar 12

“Absolutely, yes. Pregnant people are at higher risk for complications from influenza infection due to changes in the immune system during pregnancy. In addition, the flu vaccine can protect the infant in the first months of life, when they are too young to be vaccinated.”

Centre for the Arts at Gladish 13

Should I get my kids vaccinated?

Washington Idaho Symphony 18

“Again, yes! The flu vaccine is recommended for all children aged six months and up. It can be lifesaving for children, especially those under the age of 5 and those with chronic health conditions. While most children recover from flu infection, in the 2019-2020 season (before the full-blown Covid-19 pandemic), 189 children died from the flu in the US. This is a preventable illness! Why take the risk?” Does wearing a mask prevent me from getting the flu? “Yes! The flu spreads by respiratory droplets released when infected people speak, cough, or sneeze – these can be directly inhaled by those nearby or transmitted by hands that touch contaminated surfaces. “Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, masks led to a dramatic reduction in flu cases.” Stay health savvy: www.pullmanregional.org/blog

Washington State University 14 Pullman School District 15-16 Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse 19 Whitman County Humane Society 20 Pullman Community Montessori 20 City of Pullman 21 Kiwanis Club of Pullman 22 Whitman County Public Health 22

PULLMAN Community Update ccooperpullman@gmail.com

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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 an adjunct teaching vacancy in Biology and Environmental Science for the winter and spring quarters '24. Apply at: bit.ly/ccspullmanjobs.

arah Barnett teaches art and art appreciation classes at WSU and SFCC Pullman. She holds an MFA

from Washington State University and is a 2023 Artist Trust Fellowship recipient. Barnett has experience with community engagement through public art and managing

mural

projects,

including

public art in Pullman’s downtown and

and engaged. Continually learning from students also feeds back into my teaching. What do you cherish in teaching?

Working with students on a more individual and personal level, getting to know them, and seeing their unique forms of expression unfold in their artwork has been the most rewarding thing for me as

the Palouse Discovery Science Center. We

an art instructor.

appreciated learning about her art and

What is most important to you regarding your students’ experiences and learning?

teaching practice. Congratulations on the Artist Trust Fellowship! What does the award mean to you?

In terms of knowledge, critical thinking, technical

competence,

and

historical

Thank you! The Artist Trust Fellowship

understanding are outcomes I consider

means a lot for my career as an emerging,

key to student success. Most importantly

professional artist. As a recent graduate, it

and in terms of experience, I want students

has been a financial blessing.

to discover a passion for the arts; to feel

Does your art practice influence what and how you teach?

Yes, it does. My own approaches to creating

and

understanding

creative

processes are reflected in how I teach. I try to make lessons hands-on and

fulfillment and a sense of belonging through creative expression, and to begin appreciating the work of other artists. Has anything surprised you in teaching at the CCS Center compared to your experiences elsewhere?

real-world

Everyone at SFCC has been exceptionally

contexts and people behind artworks, and

kind and curious, including the students,

that art is a human expression is intended

and this has been an enjoyable teaching

to help students feel more connected

experience!

personable.

Emphasizing

Congratulations to Valda Black, who won a National Science Foundation (NSF) Dissertation Improvement Grant. She previously received a grant from the National Geographic Society to support her research on changes to community structure and kinship during the Late Intermediate Period due to Inca influence in Andahuaylas, Peru. Black teaches various courses in anthropology at the CCS Pullman Center. We are excited that Mateja Lončar has joined our team as the Pullman Center’s Curriculum Advisor. Most recently, Mateja served as a director for PE classes at WSU, a ParaPro substitute teacher, an adjunct instructor, and a coach with Pullman Public Schools. Before moving to Pullman, Mateja directed interscholastic sports programs in Ljubljana, Slovenia, serving competitions in 15 sports across 45 schools. Mateja has also worked for the Slovenian national sports watchdog and holds a doctorate in kinesiology. In her free time, Mateja enjoys traveling and outdoor activities. We welcome Tasha A. Vice as our new CCS Center Manager. Tasha holds a doctorate in Education from Texas Tech University and also studied Liberal Arts at Eastern New Mexico University. In her past roles in K-12 and higher education, Tasha has leveraged intentional partnerships, increased collaboration, and fostered inclusive practices for improved student success. We are excited to have her as our colleague to grow our capacity to serve students and the community.

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

Nov 8, 11am-1pm .................... SFCC to WSU Advising ...................................................... at CCS Annex

Nov 3, 9am-2:30pm ................. Running Start w/ St. John's ...................................................... Endicott HS (ZOOM)

Nov 8, 9am-2:30pm ................. Running Start at Colfax HS

Nov 6 & 7, 9am-3pm ................ Running Start at Pullman HS

Nov 9, 9am-2:30pm ................. Running Start at ...................................................... Garfield-Palouse HS

� 185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164 – just east of WSU’s Daggy Hall � pullman@sfcc.spokane.edu | Phone 509.322.2706 globe pullman.sfcc.spokane.edu | @SFCCPullman

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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 • Center for Civic Engagement (WSU) • College Hill • Concordia Lutheran Church • Community Action Center • Coug Housing (HRA) • Design West Architects • Electrical Contractors NW Inc • FASTSIGNS • Foundry Kitchen & Cocktails • Happy Day Catering and Event Rental • Helene's Property Place • Hilliard's Heating & Plumbing • Homebridge Financial • Hotel McCoy • Jordan Vorderbrueggen Coldwell Banker Tomlinson • Lauren McCluskey Foundation • Logos School • OEO Energy Solutions • Phoenix Conservancy • Pioneer Square Apartments • PRH Auxiliary/Diane's Gift Garden • Pullman Presbyterian Church • Quality Inn - Paradise Creek • RE/MAX Home and Land • Red Anvil Design Works • Sacred Heart Catholic Church • Skavdahl, Bill & Susie • Stewart Title of Whitman County • The Daily Evergreen • The Yarn Underground, LLC • Washington Idaho Symphony • Whitman County Association of Realtors • Wright, Pat

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Speaker: Pullman Fire Department, Mike Heston Pullman Fire Department update and the 2023 wildfire season. *additional presentation from AWB Institute – Washington in the Making 2040 Reservations are required to attend and lunch will be included. $20 - Chamber members $25 - nonmembers

Please RSVP by noon on November 10. 509-334-3565 | chamber@pullmanchamber.com

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November Seniors of the Month Sambartika (Kuhu) Pande Sambartika (Kuhu) Pande, daughter of Somava and Partha Pande, a 4.0 GPA student at PHS has participated in many school activities including Knowledge Bowl, AAPI Club, and Science Olympiad. As a proponent of “women in STEM,” she founded the PHS Science Olympiad Club in her freshman year. Since then, she has recruited and acquired balanced gender representation in the club. She has received multiple medals at the regional tournaments and the team placed second in 2022. She along with her teammates have gone to the State competition for the past three years. This past summer, Kuhu volunteered at a Vet-Med lab at WSU, where she studied the bubonic plague. She also got elected as the student board member of the State Science Olympiad from Eastern Washington. This coming fall Kuhu plans to attend a 4-year University to study biological sciences and has expressed interest to continue her passion for research.

Aditya Bose-Bandyopadhyay Aditya Bose-Bandyopadhyay, son of Susmita Bose and Amit Bandyopadhyay and brother of Shohom Bose-Bandyopadhyay, has participated in many activities at PHS. He loves and excels at math, being state champion in multiple State—and National—competitions from 9th to 11th grade, and qualified for the USA Junior Math Olympiad in 10th grade, which only the top 250 9th+10th graders in the US can qualify for. He is captain of the PHS Science Bowl team and led it to a top 24 placing at last year’s national competition in Washington D.C.; Aditya is now the assistant coach for the LMS team. His other activities include being captain of the PHS boys’ tennis team, chess, singing and playing guitar—having given over 30 performances. Over the past year, he has been researching advanced materials at WSU and recently presented at an international conference in Columbus (OH). He plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering, followed by a PhD, and eventually a career in academia.

Aditya Bose-Bandyopadhyay, son of Susmita Bose and Amit Bandyopadhyay and and brother Shohom has Pullman Chamber VisitorofCenter • 415 Bose-Bandyopadhyay, N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com participated in509-334-3565 many activities at PHS. He loves and excels at math, being state champion in multiple State—and National— Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski, Tourism Promotions Manager: Alexis Foran, competitions from 9th to 11th grade, and qualified for the USA Junior Math Olympiad in Business Manager: Teri Renee, Communications Coordinator: Madeline Maxwell 10th grade, which only the top 250 9th+10th graders in the US can qualify for. He is captain of the PHS Science Bowl team and led it to a top 24 placing at last year’s national competition in Washington D.C.; Aditya is now the assistant coach for the LMS team.

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Happy Thanksgiving We thank you for the opportunity to work together and for making us feel at home in our community.

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GLADISH COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER

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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!

COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER

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NOVEMBER 2023

The Food & Shelter Folks Fall Bounty in the Gardens

Community Action Center grows fresh, local produce right here in Pullman for the food bank and the Mobile Farm Stand. Thank you to WSU Center for Civic Engagement volunteers, who helped us harvest beautiful squash, tomatoes, beans, onions, and radishes.

Fall Holiday Food Distribution

Need help putting your Thanksgiving feast on the table? Fall Holiday Food Distribution is November 14th – 17th. Please call us at 509-334-9147 during office hours Monday – Friday 8-4:30 to make an appointment to pick up holiday food, or schedule your appointment while at a food bank appointment.

Distribution days are Tuesday through Friday: • November 14th 2 p.m. -6 p.m. • November 15th 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. • November 16th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. • November 17th 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Energy Assistance Outreaches

Come see us during Community Action Center’s Energy Assistance Outreaches where you will have help to determine your eligibility for programs and complete your application.

Please call (509) 334-9147 before we visit your community to schedule an appointment during our Energy Assistance Outreach.

Community Action Center Energy Assistance Outreaches Oct/Nov 2023

TOWN

St. John Rosalia Oakesdale Garfield Albion Palouse Cove (for residents only) Kenwood (for residents only) Pullman & other municipalities

LOCATION 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 Community Room Community Room Phone appointments (in-person appointments may be available for emergencies)

DATE

TIME

Tuesday, October 24th

10:00am to 3:00pm

Thursday, October 26th

10:00am to 3:00pm

Tuesday, October 31st

10:00am to 3:00pm

Thursday, November 2nd

10:00am to 3:00pm

Tuesday, November 7th

10:00am to 1:00 pm

LIHEAP 150% FPL Federal Energy Assistance Family Monthly Size Income

1 2 3 4 5

Required Documents for your Appointment:

$ 1,823 $ 2,465 $ 3,108 $ 3,750 $ 4,393

◻ 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

My Energy Discount Rate 80% AMI Avista Customers ONLY Family Monthly Size Income

1 2 3 4 5

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

$ 6,713

Address

◻ Proof of child support paid out

To be scheduled by Thursday, November 9th CAC Rentals Dept. To be scheduled by December 5th, 6th, & 7th CAC Rentals Dept. APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE October 4, 2023 thru August 16, 2024

or received

$ 5,035

◻ Proof of any college financial aid

◻ WOOD HEAT: Wood receipts

◻ HEAT W/ RENT - Copy of your

lease

Please call our front desk at (509) 334-9147 to schedule your appointment.

◻ Proof of 51% Child Custody

----Community Food

Community Food

FOOD PANTRY

(logo for community food)

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/

MONDAY

Closed

TUESDAY

Closed

• Instant mashed potatoes • Stuffing mix • Instant gravy mix • Canned cranberries • Canned fruit Our food bank times are by appointment. Please use our appointment scheduling web page to make an appointment. https://www.cacwhitman.org/food-bankappointment/

WEDNESDAY

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

THURSDAY

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

FRIDAY

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

We are requesting the following donations: ● ● ● ● ●

Stuffing mix Canned cranberries Canned fruit Instant mashed potatoes Instant gravy mix

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/

FRIENDS OF HOSPICE

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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH

“It’s All About How You Live” PO Box 484 - Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-4414 - director@friendsofhospice.net www.friendsofhospice.net www.facebook.com/friendsofhospice

SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR LOVED ONE Have a family member who needs help financially to get home and spend precious time with their loved one at endof-life? We offer assistance with a gas card, sharing air transportation costs, etc.

FRIENDS OF HOSPICE Caring and Guidance at End-of-Life

GRIEF SUPPORT People experience grief as a natural reaction to loss; yet each of us does so in our own unique way. We offer 8 week support groups to our community 3 times a year. Anyone grieving over a loss, whether on hospice or not, is welcome.

How Can Friends of Hospice Help? SPECIALTY COMFORT ITEMS Do you need specialty sheets for the hospital bed? How about comfortable nightgowns, pajamas, non-skid slippers, diabetic shoes? We offer these amongst many other items that bring comfort at end-of-life. A LIFETIME OF STORIES FOR YOUR FAMILY So much to share, but how? Living Legacy provides an opportunity to reflect on one’s life experiences, sharing personal stories and memories. These are captured on audio CD, leaving a touching legacy for family and friends. Personal historian, Beth Burns conducts the interviews and coordinates the recording. PEACEFUL MOMENTS OF MUSIC Music can provide an atmosphere of reassuring calm, can lessen anxiety, and ease breathing. Threshold Choir of the Palouse voices offer gentle blessings to help with life’s transition. Threshold Choir of the Palouse can create this environment in your home.

Community Grant Program

“Implementing the grant application process has been one of the most rewarding parts of serving on the board,” said board president, Ken Carper. “Gifting funds to non-profit agencies that align with our mission only furthers the support we can provide our community.” Friends of Hospice granted over $19,000 to 4 local agencies to support their palliative care, end-of-life and/or bereavement projects. The awards went to the following agencies:    

Circles of Caring Adult Day Health Palouse Paws Pullman Regional Hospital Willow Center for Grieving Children

Applications for the 2024 cycle will be open in February 2023.

ANNUAL TREES OF LIGHT

A Time for Pause and Reflection

Join us as we pause to honor and remember those whom we have loved and forever carry in our hearts.

Pullman Ceremony

Tuesday, December 5th at 5:30 PM The Courtyard by Marriott Ballroom 1295 NE Fairway Drive

Colfax Ceremony

Wednesday, December 6th at 5:30 PM Whitman County Library 102 S Main Street This remembrance will also be available virtually on our website at: www.friendsofhospice.net starting December 12th. To include a name please return this to: Friends of Hospice, PO Box 484 Pullman, WA 99163

In Memory Of: _____________________________________________________________________________ Please send acknowledgement to: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Donated By: ______________________________________________________________________________ Amount of Donation: ________________________________________________________________________ Please list at: ______ Pullman Remembrance

______ Colfax Remembrance

Online: www.friendsofhospice.net/give. Please indicate Trees of Light and the name of the person you are honoring. Names received by November 28, 2023 will be included. Your tax deductible check or on-line payment will be your receipt. Thank You for your kindness. Donations are tax deductible and remain local. Tax ID Number 91-1648462

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

NOVEMBER 2023

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

Coming up!

For advertising opportunities, contact Carol Cooper at ccooperpullman@gmail.com 509-592-3931

• Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and Music Fest, December 2 • Pullman Chamber, Holiday Fest, December 2

Design by Jeni Grace This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement which is in violation of the law. The content of advertisements is the responsibility of the advertiser.

• WIS, The Messiah, December 9 • Murder Mystery & Christmas Party at Gladish, December 16

November 2023 Sunday Sunday

Monday Monday

Tuesday Tuesday

Wednesday Wednesday

Thursday Thursday

• Jazz Festival Kimbrough Music Building • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30 p.m. – Meeting will be held at Pullman High School • PSD, Franklin PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at FES • PRH, Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m. • PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at PHS

• PSD, Jefferson PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at JES • PSD, PHS Drama Presents – Puffs, 7:00 p.m. at PHS

• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • WSU, Atrium Recital Series Terrell Library Atrium , 12:10 p.m. • WSU, Vocal Extravaganza Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m. • PSD, PHS Drama Presents – Puffs, 7:00 p.m. at PHS • WSU, Orchestra Festival Kimbrough Music Building , 8 p.m. Ballet Victoria presents The Nutcracker, Hartung Theatre, festivaldance.org

• Pullman Depot, At the Freight Room, 1 – 4 p.m. • PSD, PHS Drama Presents – Puffs, 2:00 p.m. (matinee) and 7:00 p.m. at PHS

• Election Day

• PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at SES • City, Meet JoAnne Tompkins, 2023 Everybody Reads Author (Neill Public Library), 7 p.m. • WSU Symphony Orchestra Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• PRH, Women's • PSD, PHS Boosters Wellness: Shannon Annual Dinner and Hately, RN, BSN, 5:30 Auction – Viva La p.m., at Scus’a Pasta Greyhound – Gladish • PSD, Board Meeting, Community Center 6:30 p.m. – Meeting • PSD, PHS Drama will be held at Pullman Presents – Puffs, 7:00 High School and live p.m. at PHS streamed on our • WSU, Student YouTube Channel Recital: Jake Russell, • WSU, Guest Artist: Sun cello Bryan Hall, 7:30 Hur, violin Bryan Hall, p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Abbreviations

• JES = Jefferson Elementary School • KES – Kamiak Elementary • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center • PCM = Pullman Community Montessori • PHS= Pullman High School • PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center • PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College

• Daylight Savings Ends • PRH, Childbirth 101,

Friday Friday

6 p.m.

• Neill’s Flowers &Gifts, Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • PRH, Palouse Mental Illness Support Group, 1 p.m.

• PRH, Breast Feeding Support Group, 12:30 p.m. • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m.

• Pullman Chamber • PRH, Joint Replacement • PCM, Adolescent • WSU, Jazz Luncheon, noon, pg 6 Preparation Class, 3 Concert Kimbrough Community Open • PSD, Kamiak PTA p.m. Music Building, 3:10 House - 5:30 p.m. Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at KES p.m. 6:30 p.m. Gladish View • PRH, Women's Room Leadership Guild, 6 p.m., • WSU, Opera Elson S. Floyd Cultural Workshop Bryan Hall, Center 7:30 p.m. • City, QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training (Recreation Center), 6:30 p.m. • PSD, LMS Boosters Committee Meeting, 6:45 p.m. at LMS • City, City Council Meeting (City Hall), 7 p.m.

• City, Hearing Examiner (Virtual), 10 a.m. • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m.

• PRH, Invisible is Invincible Support Group, Lupus Fibro, MS, Chronic Illness, 4:30 p.m.

23 • Thanksgiving Day

Saturday Saturday

• PSD, No School – • Veterans Day Veterans Day • Pullman Depot, At the • PRH, Coffee Club: Freight Room, 1 – 4 Prescription to p.m. Socialize, 10 a.m., • PSD, PHS Drama Ridge Point Club House Presents – Puffs, 2:00 • Community Band of p.m. (matinee) and the Palouse, Veterans 7:00 p.m. at PHS Day Concert 7 p.m., Moscow High School Auditorium

• Plenty Good Room, Terry Buffington, St James Episcopal Church, 1 p.m., see pg 9 • Moving Past Fear - to Healing. A Talk on Christian Science, Gladish Community and Cultural • Center, 1:30 p.m. • WIS, The British Are Coming! The British Are Coming! 3 p.m., see pg 18

18 • Pullman Farmers Winter Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • Pullman Depot, At the Freight Room, 1 – 4 p.m.

25 • Pullman Depot, At the Freight Room, 1 – 4 p.m.

PSD, No School – Thanksgiving Break

• PRH, Breast Feeding Support Group, 12:30 p.m. • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m. • WSU, Guitar Studio Concert Kimbrough Music Building, 7:10 p.m.

• City, City Council Meeting (City Hall) 7 p.m. • WSU, Portland Opera and WSU Voice with Pullman High School Off Campus, 7:30 p.m.

• WSU, WSU Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble Bryan Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• PCM, Kindergarten Open House 5 p.m.6 p.m. Gladish View Room

Issues of the Pullman Community Update can be found online at https://pulllmanchamber. com/live-in-pullman/

NOVEMBER 2023

CENTRE FOR THE ARTS AT GLADISH

Pullman Community Update 13

Help us build the Centre for the Arts at the Gladish Center Warm greetings to you! As we stand on the cusp of a transformation that promises to enrich our community, I am reaching out to you with a profound sense of anticipation and enthusiasm. Our journey to establish the Center for the Arts at the Gladish is gathering momentum, and we are excited to invite you to play an integral part in this remarkable endeavor. Picture a world where the resonance of symphonies, the grace of ballet, the richness of theatrical performances, and the visual marvels of art exhibitions fill the air. This vision is closer to reality than ever before, thanks to your enduring support. We have raised $1,400,000 of our $10 million goal, and each contribution brings us one step closer to the intersection of art, culture, and community.

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

Our center is poised to become a vibrant cultural hub, hosting an array of artistic endeavors that will captivate and inspire. Our Large Theater, with its seating capacity of 650, will be the stage for transcendent performances, including those by the Washington Idaho Symphony, as well as other local talents and traveling productions. This dynamic space will echo with the harmonious fusion of artistic expression and audience appreciation. Complementing this grandeur is our intimate Studio Theater, designed as a black box space that invites immersive experiences. With seating for approximately 75, it offers a profound connection between artists and audiences, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and electrifying. We are also excited to share an upcoming enhancement—the addition of a rooftop deck to our beloved View Room. This innovative feature will provide breathtaking vistas, offering panoramic views of both downtown Pullman and the Washington State University campus. The deck will be a versatile space for gatherings, celebrations, and moments of connection. As we journey towards this inspiring transformation, we invite you to consider becoming a vital part of our endeavor. Your contribution, irrespective of its size, is a testament to your commitment to the arts and the flourishing of our cultural landscape. Additionally, please note our ongoing $300 opportunity to join those who already obtained name placards on 140 of the 650 seats and have your name attached to a chair in our Large Theater, symbolizing your lasting connection to the arts. To join us in shaping this cultural legacy, you can make your contribution securely through our online platform at CFTAGladish.org, or you may choose to mail your donation to 115 NW State St, Pullman WA 99163. Should you have questions or seek further information, please don't hesitate to connect with us directly at 509-332-8081. Your support propels us closer to turning our shared vision into an enduring reality. Lastly, let us remember that our endeavor extends beyond the realms of art—it is also a catalyst for the revitalization of Pullman's downtown. By supporting the arts, you are contributing to the cultural, economic, and social vibrancy of our beloved community. With heartfelt gratitude,

Kristin Lincoln Executive Director Centre for the Arts at the Gladish Center

Auditorium Entrance

Little Theatre Entrance

*All concept photos courtesy of Design West

Little Theatre Remodeled Space

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

NOVEMBER 2023

Join a Pullman watch party

Cheer the Cougs to victory with other WSU football fans at a Pullman watch party. There are watch parties for all Coug football games, both home and away. Official watch party locations in Pullman include Paradise Creek Brewery, Paradise Creek Brewery Trailside Taproom and Village Center Cinemas. Watch parties often include drink and food specials, alumni chapter raffles, giveaways, and more. Locations are subject to change. View the complete listing of official WSUAA Football Watch Parties powered by BECU at alumni.wsu.edu/ watchparty.

Official watch party locations in Pullman include Paradise Creek Don't have tickets to the game? Join local WSUAA Football Watch Brewery, pictured here. Parties powered by BECU.

Yung Gravy headlines WSU Fall Family Weekend

Rapper Yung Gravy is slated to perform in a special event featuring WSU’s ZZU Mania. First, the Coug men’s and women’s basketball teams will show off their skills on the half-court to help kick off basketball season. ZZU Mania usually features skills challenges, three-point contests, a dunk contest, and performances from the Crimson Girls and WSU Pep Band. Then, Yung Gravy will take the stage. The rapper will perform hits that earned him two RIAA- certified Platinum Records and five RIAAcertified Gold Records. The two-in-one event is sponsored by WSU Athletics, the Student Entertainment Board, and Beasley Coliseum. It takes place at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Beasley Coliseum. Tickets are $35 for WSU students and $45 for the general public. They’re available through the WSU Athletics ticket office. On the web: wsucougars.evenue.net.

Special Saturday Holiday Shopping Hours 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Nov. 18 & Dec. 16

150 E. Spring St., Pullman, WA • VISITOR.WSU.EDU • (509) 335-INFO 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday

Fall into art

Two exhibits explore Native and Native-inspired art this fall at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU. The exhibits — “Here in a Homemade Forest: Common Reading Connections” and “Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love” — are on display until March. “Here in a Homemade Forest” highlights themes from WSU’s 20232024 Common Reading book, “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The exhibit draws on a diverse selection of artworks and cultural objects created by both Native and non-Native artists. It aims to encourage dialogue and honor perspectives on traditional wisdom, cultural practice, scientific knowledge, teaching and parenting, environmentalism, and the importance of art, beauty and storytelling. It runs through March 24, 2024. “They Teach Love” features works from the collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation. Gibson, of Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee heritage, combines aspects of Indigenous art and culture with modernist traditions, navigating and disrupting the expectations placed upon Native artists working within the contemporary art world. Gibson’s works include sculpture and painting, beadwork and video, words and images, as well as rawhide, tipi poles, sterling silver, wool blankets, jingles, fringe, and sinew — materials that refer to Native cultures. The exhibit runs through March 9, 2024. Admission to the museum is free. For more info, call (509) 335-1910. On the web: museum.wsu.edu.

It’s opera time at the WSU School of Music This year’s Opera Workshop presents “Masquerades and Mayhem,” featuring scenes from “La Cenerentola” by Gioachino Rossini, “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss, and “L’Elisir d’Amore” by Gaetano Donizetti. The ensemble is directed by Julie Anne Wieck and supported by pianist Elena Panchenko. The Opera Workshop takes place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Bryan Hall. The WSU School of Music, WSU’s David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities, and the Pullman High School Drama Club are sponsoring “An Evening of Passion, No Regrets in the Morning.” The event, presented by the Portland Opera Young Artists, takes place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Pullman High School. It’s not all opera, but it’s tradition. The annual Family Weekend Vocal Extravaganza Concert features all five of WSU’s vocal ensembles presenting a variety of music from different time periods and styles. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Bryan Hall and includes a selection from the Opera Workshop. For more info, visit music.wsu.edu, email mjusic@wsu.edu, or call 509-335-3898.

NOVEMBER 2023

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pullman Community Update 15

Spartan Time: Lincoln Middle School Students Engage in Social Emotional Learning Tammy Sewell, Lincoln Middle School Assistant Principal

In this world of post-pandemic, it is common to hear This year, we have added an aspect of Social Emotional parents share concerns about their child's emotional Learning that is key for success in middle school– health. According to CNN, “Forty percent of US parents organization and planning. We are setting aside lesson time are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will for students to learn to keep their binders organized, check struggle with anxiety or depression at some point, a new their grades, find out what assignments they are missing, survey finds. The Pew Research Center report said mental and email teachers about their work. Since this aspect of health was the greatest concern among parents.” self-management is crucial to life success, we feel it is imperative that we explicitly teach students how to manage At LMS, we are taking these concerns for student health themselves. seriously and have been proactive in creating a space for Social Emotional Learning. This is our third year of having “Studies show that social-emotional skills—such as a 30-minute weekly session that takes place in students’ problem-solving, self-regulation, impulse control, and homeroom class. After exploring a couple of different empathy—help improve academics, reduce negative social curricula, we have settled on Be Good People, a social behaviors like bullying, and create positive classroom emotional curriculum created by the state of Minnesota. climates. Social-emotional skills also help kids successfully These materials center lessons around the themes of manage everyday life.” This is a statement from the Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness, Committee for Children website and it encapsulates our goals Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making. The for newly christened “Spartan Time”. We are committed as lessons are interactive, with short video clips, discussion a staff to an ongoing process of helping students become questions and scenarios that students explore. socially emotionally healthy and successful in school as well as life. During the field test last spring, teachers reported that students liked Be Good People better than the materials we had been using because it seemed more applicable to their Janelle Chavez, January 2023 Children’s mental health lives and relatable. They liked the videos, the scenarios and tops list of parent worries, survey finds CNN October 9, the tips for developing the different skills being discussed. 2023 Teachers like that the materials are clear and easy to understand as well as deliver, and they are very happy that https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/31/health/mentalthe students are engaged. health-parenting-survey/index.html#:~:text=Forty%20 percent%20of%20US%20parents,which%20worries%20 We did not become a school that intentionally teaches 35%25%20of%20parents students effective social emotional skills overnight. Originally, several teachers were concerned that they Committee for Children, 2023 What is Social Emotional wouldn’t be effective in teaching a subject that was not in Learning October 9, 2023 their area of expertise. However, with the support of the district, we sent teachers to training and have had several https://www.cfchildren.org/what-is-social-emotionalhours of building training on teaching students these l e a r n i n g / s c h o o l s / # : ~ : t e x t = S t u d i e s % 2 0 s h o w % 2 0 important skills. We will continue to provide support and that%20social%2Demotional,kids%20successfully%20 manage%20everyday%20life. training for our staff.

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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOVEMBER 2023

Pullman School District Proposes Renewal of Two Key Levies in 2024 Nathan Roberts, School Board President – Director District 4

In February 2024, the Pullman School District will present two crucial local property tax replacement levies to the community for approval. These levies, known as the Education Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy, formerly the Maintenance and Operations Levy, and the Technology levy, have long been indispensable sources of funding for vital services within the district. They fill the financial gaps left by Washington State's basic education funding, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of education for Pullman students by supporting essential programs and personnel, including nurses, counselors, maintenance staff, and bus drivers, among others. A school levy, in essence, is a local property tax that is subject to voter approval. Its primary purpose is to generate revenue that supports enrichment and other activities in our school district. Unlike bonds, which are dedicated to facility construction and capital projects, levies are specifically earmarked for enrichment, maintenance and operations, technology, additional staffing, and supplementary programs aimed at complementing state funding. A levy must achieve a majority vote of 50% + 1 to pass and is collected annually for a selected period of year(s) Our district has demonstrated responsible governance with our past levies and has managed to maintain both levies for the last ten years without increases. However, operations, utilities, technology, everything seems to be growing in cost, this growth necessitates that we update our levies to match these new realities. In February 2024, the Pullman School District will ask our community for an increased EP&O levy, from $5,300,00 to $6,300,000 for the next four years and an increase in the Technology Levy from $200,000 to $300,000. This would amount to $2.22 per $1,000 assessed property values for the EP&O levy and $0.11 per $1,000 for the Technology levy respectively. Community organizations like our school district operate on fixed value levies that serve a critical role in bridging the funding gap between what the state allocates, and the actual expenses associated with running our schools. It's important to note that the levy amount paid by voters is tied to the assessed value of their properties. As your property value increases, it results in a lower cost per thousand dollars of assessed property values. In other words, (property values go up, the individual cost per taxpayer decreases per thousand dollars of assessed value). The services funded by these levies encompass a wide spectrum of activities, including but not limited to athletics, drama, arts, counseling services, libraries, music education, professional development for teachers, safety, and security measures, maintaining small class sizes, promoting social-emotional learning, supporting our dedicated teachers and staff, upgrading technology infrastructure, and ensuring transportation services are readily available. The vital services we provide with these levies collectively enhance the overall quality of education within our schools. Quality schools play a pivotal role in shaping our students’ futures and, by extension, the future of our community. These services pave the way for higher employment prospects, better-paying jobs, improved physical and mental well-being for our students, and increased civic engagement, ultimately producing active and productive citizens. These funds are vital in ensuring that our students have access to a wide range of supports, programs, and course offerings that are integral to their academic success. Please remember to vote in February 2024.

FAQ ABOUT WINTER WEATHER Automated phone calls and/or text messages will be made to all parents/guardians by approximately 6:00 a.m. An announcement will also be made local radio/tv stations, on the district website and district social media pages.

How do you decide whether or not to close school when it snows? The staff monitors or receives weather and highway information from the National Weather Service, State and local law enforcement, the City of Pullman Transit Department, and the Department of Transportation. District transportation, maintenance, and administrative staff assess the travel and snow removal conditions throughout the district. They report to the superintendent or designee with recommendations regarding the safety on transportation routes and feasibility and snow removal. A decision is made regarding school opening and communications with staff and media are initiated before 6:00 am, if possible.

What if the District operates school but the parent decides it is unsafe for their child to go to school? The decision to operate schools is one that is made after reviewing general conditions and the District's ability to respond to snow removal, maintain safe parking lots and sidewalks at the schools, and move buses safely on streets, roads and highways. Unique conditions at a child's home, a parent's individual judgment about the safety of driving conditions, and the parent's individual judgment about his/her child's ability to maneuver in and cope with the conditions will be honored as it is when a parent makes a judgment for other health and safety reasons to keep their child at home.

Why are some districts open and others closed? We make our decision based on available information about conditions within our district. Every district has their own unique resources and conditions (equipment, staff, topography, etc.) to cope with winter conditions. The weather conditions can vary considerably from one district to another, and even within a district with a large geographic area such as the Pullman School District.

When would you close school early because of snow? If the weather conditions deteriorate during the school day such that the District is unable to adequately respond to snow removal, maintain reasonably safe conditions at the schools, or move buses safely on streets, roads, and highways a decision will be considered to close school early. Typically, once children are at school it is generally safer to keep them there until the end of the school day since there may not be anyone at home to receive some children.

When do you cancel outdoor recess? Decisions regarding outdoor recess are made based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, temperature, wind chill, precipitation, and the ability of students to dress for the conditions. Experts agree that outdoor exercise benefits student learning and behavior, as long as the students are properly dressed for the conditions. We use a “temperature with wind chill” measure to determine if the temperature is appropriate to hold outdoor recess (other factors are also taken into account). Individual schools will base decisions on their schools microclimate. Temperature with wind chill: 32 degrees and above - Outdoor recess can be held 13-31 degrees – Students can participate in outdoor recess, and should return indoors after 20-30 minutes 12 degrees or less – Students will have indoor recess

For more information about district Winter Weather Protocols, please visit www.pullmanschools.org

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. 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

NOVEMBER 2023

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WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY

NOVEMBER 2023

Washington Idaho Symphony “The British Are Coming!” Tickets Available now! The Washington Idaho Symphony (WIS) is back at the University of Idaho for “The British Are Coming!” at the Administration Auditorium on Sunday, November 5, at 3 pm.

Come experience the enthralling live performances of “The Wreckers Overture” by Ethel Smyth, “The Crown of India Suite, Op. 66a” by Edward Elgar, and “Violin Concerto in D Major” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky! Now for a look back our last performances pianist, Roger McVey!

Website: www.Wa-IdSymphony.org Phone: 208-874-4162 Email: info@wa-idsymphony.org Address: 311 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

Performing in “Something Purple”, American pianist, Roger McVey, has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist throughout the United States, in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and New Zealand. He is Head of Keyboard Studies and Associate Professor of Piano at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, of the University of Idaho. He holds degrees from the University of Kansas, Indiana University, and East Carolina University. Additionally, he has studied at the Aspen Music Festival and the Chautauqua Institute. His past teachers include Menahem Pressler, Anton Nel, Jack Winerock, Herbert Stessin, and Henry Doskey. Dr. McVey was a top prizewinner in the International Beethoven Competition (U.S.A.), and he was a Semi-Finalist at the International Franz Liszt Competition in Poland, where critics praised his "passionate artistry and electrifying virtuosity." He has released five solo CD recordings and is featured as a collaborative pianist on four others. In addition to his solo performances, Dr. McVey was a founding member of the Trio St. Croix, and regularly collaborates as a chamber musician. He is a dedicated advocate for contemporary music, and has worked with numerous leading American composers, such as Julia Wolfe, Marc Mellits, Libby Larsen, Eric Ewazen, Harvey Sollberger, Lori Laitman, Emma Lou Diemer, and Wynn-Anne Rossi.

McVey Performing, Oct 8, 2023.

An active clinician, Roger frequently gives master-classes and presentations at universities, music schools, and for music teacher associations. He is an adjudicator for the Washington State Music Teachers Association, and is an executive board member of the Idaho Music Teachers Association. He has recently presented at the College Music Society National Conference, the National Conference for Keyboard Pedagogy, and the Idaho Music Teachers Association conference. Besides the piano, his other interests include cooking, playing chess, skiing, and learning to play the guitar. He is a Steinway & Sons Hall of Fame Teacher. For more information, please visit his website at rogermcvey.com.

Coming Next Month! Artists Performing at Chamber Series, Sep 30, 2023.

NOVEMBER 2023

CRIME VICTIMS SERVICE CENTER

Pullman Community Update 19

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HATE CRIME AWARENESS What is a hate crime? ŚĂƚĞ ĐƌŝŵĞ ŝƐ Ă ĐƌŝŵĞ ƚŚĂƚ ƐƉĞĐŝĨŝĐĂůůǇ ƚĂƌŐĞƚƐ ƐŽŵĞŽŶĞ ĚƵĞ ƚŽ ŽŶĞ Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌŝƐƚŝĐƐ ;ĞŝƚŚĞƌ ƌĞĂů Žƌ ƉĞƌĐĞŝǀĞĚͿ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ƌĂĐĞ͕ ĞƚŚŶŝĐŝƚǇ͕ ƌĞůŝŐŝŽŶ͕ ŶĂƚŝŽŶĂů ŽƌŝŐŝŶ͕ ĚŝƐĂďŝůŝƚǇ͕ ƐĞǆƵĂů ŽƌŝĞŶƚĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ŐĞŶĚĞƌ͕ ŐĞŶĚĞƌ ŝĚĞŶƚŝƚǇ Žƌ ŐĞŶĚĞƌ ĞǆƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ͘ ,ĂƚĞ ĐƌŝŵĞƐ ŶŽƚ ŽŶůǇ ĂĨĨĞĐƚ ƚŚĞ ǀŝĐƚŝŵ͕ ďƵƚ ĂůƐŽ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƚĂƌŐĞƚĞĚ ŐƌŽƵƉ Žƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͕ ůĞƚƚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞŵ ŬŶŽǁ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞǇ ĂƌĞ ŶŽƚ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ͘ ,ĂƚĞ ŚĂƐ ŶŽ ƉůĂĐĞ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ /Ĩ ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ Ă ŚĂƚĞ ĐƌŝŵĞ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ŬŶŽǁ ǇŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŶŽƚ ĂůŽŶĞ – ŚĞůƉ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘

How to report a hate crime STEP 1: Report the crime to your local police. STEP 2: Quickly follow up this report with a tip to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at 1-800-CALL-FBI

What you can do >>> • ĞůŝĞǀĞ ƐƵƌǀŝǀŽƌƐ • <ŶŽǁ ƚŚĂƚ s^ ŝƐ ŚĞƌĞ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ • ǆĂŵŝŶĞ ƐǇƐƚĞŵŝĐ ŝŶĞƋƵŝƚŝĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ŚƵŵĂŶ ŽƉƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƚĂƌŐĞƚĞĚ ǀŝŽůĞŶĐĞ • Ğ ǁŝůůŝŶŐ ƚŽ ůĞĂƌŶ͕ ůŝƐƚĞŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞŶŐĂŐĞ ŝŶ ĐŽŶǀĞƌƐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ƌĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƌĂĐŝƐŵ • ^ƉĞĂŬ ƵƉ͘ ƐŬ ĨŽƌ ŝĚĞĂƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ĐŽƵŶƚĞƌ ŚĂƚĞ Ăƚ ĐŝǀŝĐ͕ ŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŵĞĞƚŝŶŐƐ͘ • ^ŚŽǁ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ǁŚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƚĂƌŐĞƚĞĚ͘ • ƐŬ ǇŽƵƌ ůŽĐĂů ůĞĂĚĞƌƐ͕ ůĂǁ ĞŶĨŽƌĐĞŵĞŶƚ͕ ĞĚƵĐĂƚŽƌƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ǇŽƵƚŚ ƚŽ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞ ŝŶ ĂǁĂƌĞŶĞƐƐ ƌĂŝƐŝŶŐ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ͘

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BULLYING AWARENESS What is bullying? ƵůůǇŝŶŐ ŝƐ ƵŶǁĂŶƚĞĚ͕ ĂŐŐƌĞƐƐŝǀĞ ďĞŚĂǀŝŽƌ ƚŚĂƚ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞƐ Ă ƌĞĂů Žƌ ƉĞƌĐĞŝǀĞĚ ƉŽǁĞƌ ŝŵďĂůĂŶĐĞ͘ dŚĞ ďĞŚĂǀŝŽƌ ŝƐ ŽĨƚĞŶ ƌĞƉĞĂƚĞĚ͘ dǇƉĞƐ ŽĨ ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ ǀĞƌďĂů ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ͕ ƉŚǇƐŝĐĂů ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐǇďĞƌ ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ͘ /ŶĚŝĐĂƚŽƌƐ ŽĨ ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ͗ • ĞŝŶŐ ƌĞůƵĐƚĂŶƚ ƚŽ ŐŽ ƚŽ ƐĐŚŽŽů • ĞŝŶŐ ĚŝƐƚƌĞƐƐĞĚ Žƌ ĂŶǆŝŽƵƐ • >ŽƐŝŶŐ ĐŽŶĨŝĚĞŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ďĞĐŽŵŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚĚƌĂǁŶ • ,ĂǀŝŶŐ ƉƌŽďůĞŵƐ ĞĂƚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚͬŽƌ ƐůĞĞƉŝŶŐ • ,ĂǀŝŶŐ ƵŶĞǆƉůĂŝŶĞĚ ŝŶũƵƌŝĞƐ • ŚĂŶŐĞƐ ŝŶ ĂƉƉĞĂƌĂŶĐĞ • ŚĂŶŐĞƐ ŝŶ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚͬŽƌ ďĞŚĂǀŝŽƵƌ Ăƚ ƐĐŚŽŽů

What you can do >>> • ZĞĐŽŐŶŝǌĞ ƚŚĞ ǁĂƌŶŝŶŐ ƐŝŐŶƐ ŽĨ ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ͘ • >ĞĂƌŶ ǁŚĂƚ ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ ŝƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŚĂƚ ŝƚ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ͘ dĂůŬ ƚŽ ǇŽƵƌ ŬŝĚƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ŝƚ͘ • ĚƵĐĂƚĞ ǇŽƵƌƐĞůĨ ŽŶ ĐǇďĞƌ ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ƐƚĂǇ ƐĂĨĞ ŽŶůŝŶĞ͘ • KƉĞŶ ůŝŶĞƐ ŽĨ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ǇŽƵƌ ĐŚŝůĚ ŝƐ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞĚ ŝŶ ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ ƐŽ ƚŚĞǇ ŬŶŽǁ ƚŚĞǇ ĐĂŶ ƚĂůŬ ƚŽ ǇŽƵ ĂďŽƵƚ ŝƚ͘ • /Ĩ ǇŽƵ ŬŶŽǁ Žƌ ƐƵƐƉĞĐƚ ďƵůůǇŝŶŐ ŚĂƐ ŽĐĐƵƌƌĞĚ͕ ƚĂŬĞ ĂĐƚŝŽŶ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ƚŚĞ ƐŝƚƵĂƚŝŽŶ͘ • >ĞĂƌŶ ŚŽǁ ǇŽƵ͕ ƚŚĞ ƐĐŚŽŽů Žƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŽĨĨŝĐŝĂůƐ ĐĂŶ ǁŽƌŬ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ƚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ǇŽƵƌ ĐŚŝůĚ͘

Reach out to CVSC for support: 24/7 HOTLINE 509-332-4357

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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

NOVEMBER 2023

Mutt Strutt success!

Thank you all sponsors, volunteers and participants for braving the weather and showing off your pooches. Your donations and support will make the necessary fence repairs at the Pooch Park a reality.

Giving Tuesday November 28th.

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. For WCHS it's much more than just fundraising, it's encouraging our community to come together and celebrate giving. It's a great way to be a part of global initiative while keeping your money local. You can help us reach our goals and kick off the giving season by: • donating • organizing a supply drive • volunteering • fostering If you or your business would like to help propel our momentum and participate in a Giving Tuesday donation match campaign contact lori@whitmanpets.org. Visit our donation page for quick easy links and more information: https://www.whitmanpets.org/donate-now. html

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Upcoming events, visit www.whitmanpets.org for more details: • November - 11/7-11/21 Clear the Shelter • November 28th - Giving Tuesday • December - 12/7-12/21 Clear the Shelter • February 24, 2024 - FurBall

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

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PARKS & RECREATION RECREATION CENTER QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer November 14, 6:30 p.m. Suicide Prevention Training $10/per person Find What Moves You November 7 December, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. For 7th & 8th grade female and non-binary youth to feel empowered. FREE PULLMAN AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER Swim Lessons Registration is open for Session 3 swim lessons for parent/child, preschool, and those learning to swim.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM FREEZING TEMPERATURES Winterize your irrigation system and outdoor plumbing fixtures Learn how to prevent frozen pipes Locate your home’s water shut-off valve HEY PULLMAN, IT’S ALWAYS A GOOD TIME TO CONSERVE WATER! SCAN HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THESE TIPS & MORE.

PET WASTE STATIONS Looking to get rid of that overflowing bag of bags? Help keep Pullman poo free! In an effort to encourage the community to keep pet waste in the trash and out of our stormwater runoff and streams, Palouse Conservation District (PCD) and the City of Pullman have partnered to maintain pet waste stations throughout town. So, next time you see a pet waste station, remember to grab a plastic bag to dispose of your pet waste (which is required for all pet owners) or, if you have any leftover plastic bags lying around, go ahead and upcycle them by refilling the station! Scan the QR code for Pullman's Pet Waste Station Locations

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

PCD hosts weekly pet waste volunteer events, learn more or sign up at GivePulse.com.

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NOVEMBER 2023

Great programs every week The Pullman Kiwanis Club hosts fascinating programs every Thursday at the Gladish Community & Cultural Center’s third floor View Room. We also stream meetings via Zoom. Visit pullmankiwanis.org for information on programs and how to join us online. Guests and potential members are always welcome!

Join us for the 65th annual

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast & Music Fest December 2, 2023 7-11 a.m. Lincoln Middle School

The popular holiday event features local music, delicious food, silent auction, and more. It’s back in person this year, and we hope to see you there! To learn more about this remarkable tradition and how you can help, visit pullmankiwanis.org WHITMAN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Thank you for a successful Stuff the Bus! The Pullman Kiwanis would like to thank the community and our generous sponsors for another excellent school supplies drive in August. Many local children received the supplies they needed for school success. We’re especially grateful for our Platinum Sponsors: Mayor Glenn & Kathy Johnson, Inland Northwest Broadcasting, Lions Club of Pullman, Pullman Child Welfare, Pullman Radio, Pullman Vision Source (James P. DeVleming OD), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and Washington State Employees Credit Union. Please visit our website to see the full list of sponsors.

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Smoking our own brisket and pork. Check out something new at your favorite place!

Ken Paulson Plumbing and Heating Winter nights on the Palouse can get chilly! Ken Paulson Plumbing and Heating are here to keep you warm!

Ken Paulson Plumbing We can service, repair, or replace your furnace, heat pump, fireplace, or ductless units.

We offer service contracts, a great way to maintain your equipment without having to remember to schedule an appointment. Let us do the work for you, call us today to talk to us about the options we offer.

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