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:
• Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Associates
• Community Child Care Center
• HUB International Insurance
• Kristi Kurle
• Memorable Events Catering
• Neill’s Flowers &Gifts
• Barbara O’Donnell
• Pioneer Title Company of Washington
• Pullman Disposal
• Pullman School District –Superintendent
• Washington Idaho Symphony
• Whitman County Public Health
Stacey K Overtoom - BKT Northwest 799 S. Stevens St. Spokane, WA 98204 stacey@benkinneyteam.com 509-818-0259 stacey.bktspokane.com
For nearly a decade, Stacey K. Overtoom has been helping families and young professionals achieve their real estate dreams. Her career spans six states and all four time zones, equipping her with unparalleled expertise and a reputation for dedication, hard work, and personalized service.
Since getting her real estate license in 2018, Stacey has built a thriving business and a vast network of clients and colleagues. As a founding agent of PLACE, a leading real estate and technology company, and a leader with BKT Northwest, she is driving growth in Eastern Washington, particularly in Spokane and the Palouse region.
A proud Pullman resident, Stacey serves as a director on the board of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce and has chaired its signature fundraiser, Cabaret. When not working, she enjoys traveling, supporting local businesses, and spending time with her family!
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February Seniors of the Month
Miller Johnson, son of Phil and Morann Johnson, has demonstrated a strong commitment to his academics, activities, and service. You might see him on WSU's campus as a running start student; at the swimming pool as a member of the PHS boys swim team, lifeguarding, or teaching swim lessons; on stage as a member of the PHS drama club, jazz band, or ensemble choir; volunteering with Palouse Peer Educators through Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse or doing work for food-insecure families in our region. Miller's favorite memory of his time at PHS is participating in school musicals, with a special shout out to 'Newsies'.
Miller's future personal and professional goals involve supporting people in areas of rehabilitation and wellness, and he plans to earn a degree in a health sciences field. He is looking forward to choosing a four-year university in the Pacific Northwest to attend in the coming months.
Cecilia Hellmann
Cecilia Hellmann, daughter of Sutton Mooney and Hanjo Hellmann, has loved her time at PHS, where she has met numerous people and formed many friendships! She has been active in jazz, concert and pep band, DECA, Key Club, and Art Club. She has been particularly involved as a student ambassador and is serving her second year as president of the Environmental Club.
In her free time, Cecilia loves creating art with various mediums, including clay, felting, and sketching. She has interned at two biology labs at Washington State University and is eager to find a politically focused internship while in college. Additionally, she has volunteered at the Whitman County Humane Society since elementary school and enjoys helping her community and making contributions, no matter how small. Cecilia hopes to attend the University of Washington and plans to major in politics and sociology with a pre-law focus.
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Growing Strong Hearts: A Guide to Promoting heart Health in Children
A healthy heart is obviously an important part of your child's overall well-being. Just like for adults, good and bad things affect your child's heart health. In this guide, Dr. Mike Frostad, pediatrician at Palouse Pediatrics, provides insight into some smart strategies, backed by facts, to make sure your child's heart stays happy and healthy.
When it comes to your kids' heart health, it's important to know that the largest factor, genetics, is something beyond our control, says Dr. Mike. As the saying goes, "It's in the genes," but understanding this helps us focus on what we can help.
The "next largest factors are probably activity level and diet," suggests Dr. Mike. While these are areas where parents can make a
positive impact, they're also areas we've all heard about for years. However, identifying ways to help your child create positive habits will benefit them as they age.
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports a fantastic program called 5-2-1-0. It provides clear targets to promote a healthy lifestyle for kids:
• Eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
• Less than 2 hours of recreational screen time per day
• At least 1 hour of physical activity per day
• 0 sugary drinks; opt for more water and low-fat milk
These guidelines offer a practical and positive approach to supporting heart health in children. It's about making choices that contribute to their well-being and future.
As for physical activity, Dr. Mike encourages parents to engage and participate in the activity with the child. Life gets busy, stresses exist, and sometimes parents need to decompress, but when possible, "get outside and do things together," he suggests. "It is good for the child and the parent."
Monitoring heart health is a proactive and positive step. Dr. Mike says the easiest way for parents to do this is by scheduling "regular well-child visits with a primary care provider to identify issues early and address risk factors before they become problems."
You can always get help from the caring pediatricians at Palouse Pediatrics to ensure your child's heart stays happy and healthy. Call the practice today at the Pullman (509) 332-2605 or Moscow (208) 882-2247 office to schedule an appointment for your child. It's a great way to ensure a healthy future!
Events
Community Seed Swap
Saturday, January 25 th , 1-3 pm
Location: Neill Public Library
Seed to Table: Planning Your Veggie Garden- Crop Selection
Tuesday, January 28 th 1-2:30 pm
Location: Whitman County Library, Colfax
Wednesday, January 29 th 5:30-7
Location: Pullman Senior Center
“Garden Talk Tuesday”- Mason Jar Hydroponics
Tuesday, February 4 th , 1-2:30 pm
Location: Neill Public Library
Diagnosing Plant Problems with Cassandra Bates
Thursday, February 6 th , 5:30-7 pm
Location: Community Action Center Office
Seed to Table: Planning Your Veggie Garden- Scheduling and Garden Layout
Tuesday, February 11 th , 1-2:30 pm
Location: Whitman County Library, Colfax Wednesday, February 12 th , 5:30-7 pm
Location: Pullman Senior Center
Seed to Table: Gardening Your Soil
Tuesday, February 25 th , 1-2:30 pm
Location: Whitman County Library Wednesday, February 26 th , 5:30-7 pm
Location: Pullman Senior Center
Seed to Table classes are FREE to attend and perfect for beginners or seasoned gardeners looking to pick up new skills. Participants can expect detailed instruction, useful handouts, and a hands-on activity each session. Classes are offered independent of each other so sign up for just one, or as many as you like! To register, go to https://www.cacwhitman.org/ community-garden-2/
The Food & Shelter Folks
Meet the Staff: Crista Martin, Food Bank Assistant
Tell me about your job position at Community Action Center.
I get to work in the food bank every day, I pick up the food deliveries, I get to do distribution during food bank hours. I do produce pickups from farmers and WSU. I get to do a lot of different things, which is nice, because I don’t have time to be bored. I get to do grocery rescues (rescuing unsold food from stores) and LINC pickup. For LINC, we go in with other food banks, and then we get better deals when we pick up produce.
What do you like about your work?
I really love that I get to actually see the people at the food bank. I use to volunteer at the food bank before I started working. I love getting to see everyone, and getting to help everyone. When people come in and they are having a hard day, I can immediately help them by providing them with food for the day.
What is challenging about your work?
The work is different every day. It can be exciting, but it makes it hard to plan things at the food bank. We will be about to do a pickup, and we will have someone walk in for emergency food. It can be hard to juggle things. All of us are able to step in and help out when it gets busy.
What would you like to tell the community?
I feel like a lot of people don’t know about us and all the services we offer. Sometimes we get people who come in for an energy assistance appointment, and they don’t know we have the food bank. Whenever Community Action Center is open, we can always give you an emergency box if you are out of food, even if it is outside of food bank distribution times. You can get food to take home with you that day.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I have a family here. I have three kiddos, so we are busy with sports. We like to go outdoors, go for walks, and just be outside.
Community Food FOOD PANTRY
Please support the food bank and the community during the holidays! You can make a monetary donation to the food bank at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We take food donations by appointment. Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. We are requesting the following donations:
• Jam/Jelly
• Cereal
• Canned fruit
• Canned meats – spam, tuna, and chicken
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/
MONDAY Closed TUESDAY Closed
WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The report provides up-to-date health data, highlights innovative approaches to addressing health needs, tracks progress on priorities, and includes a year-over-year health snapshot focusing on mental health, standard of living, and preventive care.
• PSD, Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year Opens for Students in All Grades
• PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 6:00pm at SES
Abbreviations
• JES = Jefferson Elementary School
• LMS= Lincoln Middle School
• PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center
• PHS= Pullman High School
• PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center
• PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital
• SES = Sunnyside Elementary School
• SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College
• PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30pm. Meeting will be held at Jefferson Elementary School
• PSD, Pullman High School Band Concert, 7:00 p.m. - PHS Auditorium
• President’s Day
• No School, President’s Day
• City Hall Closed for Presidents’ Day
• LWV of Pullman & Whitman Co. 4th Annual Visual Arts Competition theme launches today. More info at www. LWVPullman.org
• Pullman Chamber, GML, noon, see pg 1
• PSD, Kamiak PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at KES
• City Council Meeting: Check calendar at pullman-wa.gov for details
• PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel
• Valentine’s Day
• PSD, No School, Professional Development Day for All Teachers
• Pullman Depot | At the Freight Room, Exhibits & Displays on local heritage. Check out the recent restoration. Kid friendly. We have train cars too! 330 N. Grand Ave, Suite H, Use Whitman St entrance - near the train cars 1:00 – 4 p.m.
• Pullman Depot | At the Freight Room, Exhibits & Displays on local heritage. Check out the recent restoration. Kidfriendly. We have train cars too! 330 N. Grand Ave, Suite H, Use Whitman St entrance - near the train cars 1:00 – 4 p.m.
• Pullman Depot | At the Freight Room, Exhibits & Displays on local heritage. Check out the recent restoration. Kidfriendly. We have train cars too! 330 N. Grand Ave, Suite H, Use Whitman St entrance - near the train cars 1:00 – 4 p.m.
• “Good News!” Palouse Choral Society, First United Methodist Church, Moscow, 4 p.m. palousechoralsociety. org
• “Good News!” Palouse Choral Society, St. James Episcopal Church, Pullman, 7:30 p.m. palousechoralsociety. org
• PSD, LMS Booster Club Meeting, 6:45pm at LMS
• City Council Town Hall – Check calendar at pullman-wa.gov for details
• PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live Streamed on our YouTube Channel
STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE PULLMAN CENTER IN PROFILE
We are pleased that Dr. Caroline Ojeme joined the faculty group at our Pullman Center at the start of this winter quarter. She is an experienced and passionate educator who holds a Master’s in Developmental Psychology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a PhD in Special Education from WSU. Dr. Ojeme currently teaches Lifespan Psychology and shared her first experiences at our Center and her values and goals in teaching.
What are your early impressions of the Pullman Center?
My early impressions when I got to the Pullman Center were very positive, and that will last forever on my mind. The genuine support and encouragement given by the staff at the Center made me feel a sense of belonging. The most surprising aspect was the great turnout of students, their promptness, excitement, and interest in the course on the first day of class just after the New Year break. That was incredible.
How about our students?
The students at the Pullman Center are great and ready to learn. From
the first day of class, I got positive comments that they enjoyed the class. Moreover, attendance, participation, and engagement have been stellar.
What inspires and sustains you in teaching?
I see teaching and supporting the younger generations maneuvering their way in life by imparting knowledge as a calling and something that gives me an intrinsic reward. Over the years that I have been teaching, hearing positive feedback from my students on how I impacted their lives has been a source of motivation and encouragement for me and my development profession.
How do your research and international experiences inform your teaching?
My research and teaching philosophy are anchored on the principles of diversity and inclusion with the belief that every student has the potential to learn regardless of background if provided with the right tools and approaches. These principles and being an international scholar drive my teaching approach and strategies to create learning spaces where my students feel valued and respected. I ensure equitable access for everyone to learn. I also look to activate my students’ prior knowledge and encourage them to leverage their cultural capital by giving everyone a voice and an equal opportunity to share their unique cultural knowledge and experiences in the learning process.
What’s ahead for you in 2025?
I see 2025 as a great year of fulfillment. I am passionate about teaching Psychology, leading my students to success in the course, and applying what they learned beyond the classroom.
News & Updates
CCS Pullman is hiring! We are inviting applications for adjunct teaching vacancies in Health and Physical Education during the spring quarter, April 1 – June 18, 2025.
Community Colleges of Spokane is now Spokane Colleges! We proudly introduce our new institution’s identity as Spokane Colleges. Our rebrand highlights the best choice in the Inland Northwest for students seeking flexible, practical, and lifefriendly education at one of our two colleges, Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College. Learn more about our exciting rebranding at: spokanecolleges.edu
Calendar
January 2 - March 20
Winter Term ’25 - College, ESL, GED, and HS+ Programs
April 1 - June 18
Spring Term ‘25
June 16 - 6:00PM Pullman Commencement ‘25
Generative AI and its Place in Public Education
Arron Carter, Board Director District 1
At the 2024 Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) Annual Conference in Spokane, a session titled "Incorporating Generative AI: Three District Perspectives" highlighted how generative AI is being integrated into school districts. Speakers Sara Betnel, Natalie Wimberley, and Ruth Ladderud shared their experiences and strategies for using AI to enhance education. They discussed practical applications of generative AI in teaching and learning, including personalized instruction and creative projects, while addressing challenges such as ethical concerns, student over-reliance, and the need for teacher training. Best practices were shared to guide schools in adopting AI responsibly, ensuring its benefits are maximized while mitigating risks. The session emphasized the importance of thoughtful implementation and ongoing conversation about AI's role in education.
Now in full disclosure, the previous paragraph was written by a generative artificial intelligence (AI) bot. I used a free version of ChatGPT and put in the prompt “Summarize in paragraph form what was taught about generative AI in the 2024 WSSDA annual conference in Spokane.”. What I found was that the output was overly generalized. The AI bot basically summarized the session summary from the published schedule. In previous uses of generative AI, I have even found that some information presented was inaccurate. Now, I am no expert when it comes to generative AI and the capabilities it has. I am very interested though. Generative AI is accessible to almost everyone now, and more and more features and capabilities are coming the more people use AI bots.
Generative AI could have some benefits within a classroom setting. Adaptive learning software could allow tailored lessons, granting personalized learning to each student’s pace and style. There are AI-driven tools like text-to-speech and speech-to-text to assist and support students with disabilities. For English language learners, AI translation tools can break down language barriers to speed up learning. Becoming AI literate can also assist students in future career options and allow them to appropriately use generative AI in their careers. There are also downsides to using generative AI. There is a risk of plagiarism and academic misconduct as students may produce assignments without genuine effort or copy the work of others and claim it as their own. An over-reliance on AI may erode critical thinking skills, reducing problem-solving and analytical skills. Students may also lack critical perspectives as they learn to accept superficial solutions generated by AI. There is a potential for misinformation as students might accept AI outputs as fact without verifying information. Lastly, there are privacy and data security issues, as any information put into a generative AI bot can enter the public realm, and sensitive personal information or intellectual property can be shared by the AI system. I have only mentioned a few pros and cons to using generative AI. The list is much longer and more complicated than what I have summarized.
Once again, generative AI supported my writing the previous paragraph. This time, instead of having generative AI write the paragraph for me, I asked ChatGPT “What are the pros and cons to using AI in high school?”. I was able to look at the bullet points
generated, read through them, critically think about each of the points, and then write, in my own words, a summary of the pros and cons that I thought were most impactful. While some of the ideas presented were ones I had thought about previously, there were also ideas the AI bot presented that were benefits or concerns (like data privacy) that I had not thought about previously.
While I am divided on the use of generative AI in the school system and for general use, I see both the usefulness of it and the concerns. I have used generative AI to help break down complex concepts that I was learning about to be able to take it in more manageable ways. I also have concerns that the use of generative AI can begin to erode critical thinking and analytical skills, and that users will become more reliant on what generative AI produces without analyzing the outputs. What I do know is that we need more conversation around generative AI. The school board asked that a committee be formed to begin drafting guidelines on the use of AI in the Pullman School District. While these guidelines will be useful, it will be hard to draft policy around generative AI because it is changing so rapidly, and the use of it changes dramatically from one course subject to another. We will also need to support our teachers as generative AI becomes more common and help them understand the best uses of AI and how to set guidelines around the use of it in each of their individual classrooms.
The third use of AI is the editing capabilities. I took the above paragraph and put it into ChatGPT and asked it to be edited for a general community audience. While the above paragraph is my own writing, when I read what the generative AI edited, it was a more eloquent version of my own writing. The structure of the sentences was cleaner, and the words used were more expressive. Not being an expert in English grammar myself, I can see how using generative AI could improve my writing output (although I don’t really learn how to become better myself). Even writing this article in a word document AI has been useful. Misspelled words were quickly fixed, and the program even gave me word suggestions as I was typing.
Regardless of if one thinks the use of generative AI is right or wrong, it is a technology that is here and being used. I have wondered if we need to change the question from if it is right or wrong, to ‘how do we teach students to appropriately use AI in their lives’. When attending the 2024 WSSDA annual conference, a speaker framed it this way by saying “Teach to their future, not to your past”. That really resonated with me. We don’t often ask students to turn in handwritten essays (like I often did) and the calculator is commonplace (where I was told I would not have a calculator with me all the time). All I know is that we need to continue to have discussions around the proper use of AI so that as it develops, we will know how best to integrate it into the learning process of our students.
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.
Disrupting Poverty
Kelsey Winningham, Jefferson Elementary Principal
Each year as educators, we work diligently to continue our learning. This takes shape in a multitude of ways. We continue our learning through various conferences, job-embedded professional development with our colleagues, or a book study. We strive for our students to be lifelong learners and we find it essential to put the same practices into place. During the 2023-2024 school year, the Jefferson Elementary guiding coalition (a team comprised of our teacher leaders) embarked on a book study. Over the course of the year, the team read “Disrupting Poverty: Five Powerful Classroom Practices” and “Turning High Poverty Schools into High Performing Schools.” Both books are authored by Kathleen Budge and William Parrett.
Jefferson Elementary school serves 346 students. Of the 346 students, 55% are families living in poverty. Because of our current reality, we felt it was necessary to find powerful practices that will help change the trajectory of those experiencing poverty. During the 2023-24 school year, the Building Guiding Coalition read both books and consulted with Ms. Budge and Mr. Parrett. During this time, the team challenged their thinking, learned new practices to implement in their classrooms, and collaborated on the importance of the strategies laid out in the book. After completing the book study, the team felt it was important for the entire staff to embark on the “Disrupting Poverty” book study to grow the repertoire of strategies to use in the classroom. During the 20242025 school year, the entire Jefferson Elementary staff has been reading together and having valuable discussions during staff meetings. There are values and belief systems that make up a school. Within those schools, “Disrupting Poverty” has shown us that there are five hallmarks to embody a high-poverty, high-performing school. They are, “caring relationships, high expectations and support, commitment to equity, professional accountability for learning, and the courage and will to take action.” As we have read through the book, we have found different strategies to help all our students succeed.
To support all students, we first had to challenge our labels, stereotypes, and deficit perspectives. We learned that, “by applying the diagnosis of ‘poor,’ teachers often further wound the patient, rather than providing for a meaningful remedy. Labeling our students “poor” can provide an excuse for holding low expectations, lead to “blaming” them for their living circumstances, and contribute to a self-defeating prophecy for ourselves in terms of our ability to teach them” (p. 23). At Jefferson, we are a “Kids at Hope” school. This means that we hold kids to high standards, that we don’t lower the bar, but we raise it. We time travel with kids so they can see their future; further, we set goals with them to help them see their dreams are within reach. We choose to believe in EVERY kid, NO exceptions. We believe that every kid that enters our school is capable of success. The book further highlights the belief that we already hold and gives us strategies to help our kids achieve the dreams that they have set forth.
The following strategies are ways to help us hold ourselves professionally accountable to ensure that student learning is occurring. We focus on what we can control and what is within our sphere of influence. We are open to critique and willing to learn. Again, we come back to that idea of being life-long learners ourselves. We find accountability partners so that we have colleagues who can challenge our thinking and give necessary feedback. One of the most important cornerstones is letting our students know that we won’t give up on them. We help them find the skills to foster ownership and self-regulation; we give them the tools they need to work through the hard parts and we walk right alongside them. We consider ourselves to be on the same team as our students. There is no “you and me.” It is “US.” We win together and we lose together. Lastly, we take risks. It is essential that we challenge the norm. Students are looking to us to help them navigate the challenges of life. We have to be creative and think outside the box to do so.
Jefferson Elementary deeply believes in the hard work of disrupting poverty. It is our goal to help students break free from the cycle of poverty. One of our favorite quotes is, “questioning our assumptions enables us to adopt a resilience perspective, rather than the predominantly held deficit view of students living in poverty. It also focuses on the assets that students who live in poverty bring to the table, which ‘might be the most essential ingredient in the effective relationship recipe….’ (p. 134).” We are in the relationship business. It is what we do and who we are. The work we’ve begun is far from over. Even though our book study is nearing the end, the real work is just beginning.
Sources Consulted:
Budge, Kathleen M., and William Parrett. Disrupting Poverty: Five Powerful Classroom Practices. ASCD, 2018.
Join the Pullman School District Board of Directors for an open dialogue at our upcoming Community Listening Session! Topics are still being finalized, so please visit our website for updates and additional details.
Join the Pullman School District Board of Directors for an open dialogue at our upcoming Community Listening Session! Topics are still being finalized, so please visit our website for updates and additional details.
The listening session will end at 6:30 PM and will be followed by a board work session that will be open to the public for observation only.
The listening session will end at 6:30 PM and will be followed by a board work session that will be open to the public for observation only.
We value your input and look forward to hearing from you!
We value your input and look forward to hearing from you!
If you have questions about the upcoming Community Listening Session, please reach out to our District Office by email at info@ psd267.org or by phone at (509) 332-3581.
If you have questions about the upcoming Community Listening Session, please reach out to our District Office by email at info@psd267.org or by phone at (509) 332-3581. 1
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 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, compliancecoord@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org. 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. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2. ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex- based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https:// www.pullmanschools.org/families/hib-and-discrimination/discrimination_sexual_harassment.
Arron Carter Director, District 1 acarter@psd267.org
Lisa Waananen Jones Director, District 2 lwaananenjones@psd267.org
Craig Nelson Director, District 3 cnelson@psd267.org
Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org
Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
The 36th Annual Festival of Contemporary Artists
The WSU School of Music is excited to host the 36th annual Festival of Contemporary Artists in Music. The festival will feature works by composers from all over the world. The opening gala concert on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. will feature WSU student and faculty composers and performers. Friday and Saturday will feature presentations, performances, and numerous world premieres every hour between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday night’s gala concert at 7:30 p.m. will feature “the leading post post-feminist feminist all-female horn experience” group Genghis Barbie. Known for incorporating contemporary pop music with
La Granada: Short Films Inspired by Food
Join WSU student filmmaker Hollen Foster-Grahler on Monday, Feb. 3, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU for a screening of La Granada, a visually stunning short film exploring feminine rage and empowerment. Additional films inspired by food complement The Art of Food exhibition, with a discussion to follow.
RSVPs are requested and semi-formal attire is encouraged. For more details and to RSVP, visit museum.wsu.edu.
Common Reading Series: Artist Marilyn Lysohir
On Thursday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., local artist Marilyn Lysohir will share the history of chocolate and its influence on her groundbreaking ceramic art at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU. Enjoy complimentary chocolate, a Moscow Candy coupon, and insights into Lysohir’s work, including Bad Manners (Version 2).
For more information and to RSVP, visit museum.wsu.edu.
Love Letter Zines with David Janssen Jr.
Join WSU Professor David Janssen Jr. for a free zine workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU. Create love-themed zines using mixed media while exploring connections to museum exhibitions.
There is a 20-participant limit, and registration is required. For more information and to register, visit museum.wsu.edu.
classical, this innovative and engaging ensemble leads the way in bringing music to new audiences. The Saturday night gala features the new music project, Falling Tree Collaborative. Led by researcher and WSU alum Berkley Walker and composer Spencer Arias, Arias has composed new works for WSU faculty performers inspired by the scientific research of WSU professors Andrei Smertenko and Cecilia Rodriguez-Furlan.
All events are free to the community and will be in Kimbrough Concert Hall and Bryan Hall Theatre. For more information, visit music.wsu.edu/focam.
This February at the School of Music
The WSU School of Music is proud to welcome Spectrum, a new music ensemble that highlights talented LGBTQA+ musicians. Based in Denton, TX, the ensemble commissions and performs new music. They will be presenting a clinic on Monday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. and a recital at 7:30pm in Kimbrough Concert Hall.
On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m., Fabio Menchetti will perform a solo piano recital in the Kimbrough Music Building, presenting music from the Romantic era. The program features the lyrical Four Fleeting Pieces, op. 15, by Clara Schumann and Davidsbundlertanze, op. 6, one of the largest piano works by Robert Schumann.
On Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m., the Anonim Trio features WSU faculty members Martin King, Chris Dickey, and Yoon-Wha Roh. Together they will perform an engaging program of music for this unlikely yet sonically rich chamber ensemble. Anonim will highlight music by Elizabeth Raum, Frank Gulino, Brett Miller, and Alec Wilder.
Pullman Community Council on Aging
Pullman Community Council on Aging cordially invites you to join us at Regency Retirement Community for our 2nd Annual Night Out April 25th, 6:00-9:00 PM. We will be hosting a night of food, drinks, and our famous dollar auction.
Proceeds will benefit our Meals on Wheels & Senior Chore Service programs.
To donate an item (handmade or purchased), service or money for the auction or for more info, call or email Pullman Community Council on Aging at (509) 339-4000, pullmancomcoa@ gmail.com.
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PULLMAN DEPOT HERITAGE CENTER NEWS & NOTES
Sincere appreciation to all who made financial contributions to the Depot in 2024. Thanks to your continuing support, Depot restoration is Full Steam Ahead
2024’s milestones include substantial completion of the Depot’s exterior restoration and installation of a new security system.
We also launched a campaign to restore the Depot’s rolling stock in the name of a well-loved community member, Ken Vogel. We are actively seeking grants and donations to complete this important work over the next two years
Thanks to a wonderful $200,000 donation, HVAC and electrical systems will be updated in 2025. Removal of the false ceilings and retention of the historic interior details will also improve the appearance of the building we all love.
Come along with us as we work to revitalize one of the gems in Pullman’s historic downtown core. Your tax-deductible donations will help to make a lasting change.
Your Pullman Depot Heritage Center Steering Committee TRAVEL WITH US 2024 $305,543.00
Thanks to you, we’re chugging along
Watch for Palouse People talks this spring! February 27 Remembering Jennie Norton Bunker, Survivor of the ‘Norton Massacre’ May TBD “Fallen Cougars”
Vintage Quilt Show in April Depot Days in August
Rental space available - contact us at pullmandepot.facilities@gmail.com
Grants help to achieve the goals of restoration and community-building Grants help to achieve the goals of restoration and community-building
$237,000 WA State Heritage Capital Projects 23-25
$1,000 Amherst Railway Society
WE’RE ON BOARD
OUR THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THE DEPOT DECEMBER 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 2024 (* INDICATES 5 OR MORE YEARS OF GIVING)
MAGNATE
$100,000 – $499,000
Anonymous
STATION MASTER
$50,000–$99,999 none
ENGINEER
$25,000–$49,999
Bob King *
COUGAR SPECIAL
$15,000–$24,999
Annette Pettenger *
CONDUCTOR
$10,000–$14,999
Manning & Linda Cooke *
FIREMAN
$5,000–$9,999
Midge Bashaw
Merry Lew *
TICKET AGENT
$1,000–$4,999
John Anderson & Alberta
BrassfieldKen & Dorothy Casavant
College Hill Association *
James & Maureen Evermann *
Frank Forlini III
Edwin Garretson
Larry & Jan Hiller
Suzanne Myklebust *
Omaha Track, Inc
Luanne Semler *
Barbara Simpson *
John Snowden
Jan Stewart
Ernest Vogel & Barbara Billings
Sally Vogel
DISPATCHER
$500-999
Ron Collins
Kenneth Gibson
Vince & Uta Hutnak
Richard & Nancy Mack
Tim & Diane Marsh *
Tom & Allison Munch-Rotolo *
Robert & Marsha Olsen
Arvid Olson *
Kathleen Ryan *
Gary & Sue Schell *
Mark & Ann Schumaker
John & Debbie Sherman *
Michael & Chris Sodorff
CONSIDER MAKING A GIFT TODAY Contributions to the
Donations to PDHC may be sent to: WCHS-Depot Project PO Box 67 Colfax, WA 99111
BRAKEMAN
$100–$499
Anonymous Anonymous
Don & Marlene Barner
Ben & Janet Barstow
David & Delores Baumgartner
Joe & Judy Bell
Mike & Bernadette Berney
Bloomfield Farms
Gary & Karen Bloomfield
Pete & Carole Butkus
Bruce Butler
Charles Butts
Patrick & Laurie Caraher
Matt & Lynda Carey *
Ken & Tanya Carper
Mitch & Mary Jo Chandler
Carol Chipman
Jon & Cheryl Clancy
Asa & Frances Clark
Steven Clark
Verlan & Diana Cochran
David Collins
Jim Davis & Dinah Donaldson
Rex & Alice Davis *
Richard Domey & Diane Gillespie *
Stewart & Donna Edwards
Richard & Kathleen Emtman
John & Karen Finney
Ray & Joan Folwell
Richard Fry
Michael Gould * Valoree Gregory
Linda Hackbarth *
Helene’s Property Place
Cheryl Hill *
Jack & Betty Jo Hilliard *
Joseph & Sharon Hindman
Phillip & Pam Hinrichs
Doug & Judy Hobart *
Glen & Gloria Hower *
Brent Jeffers *
Michael & Donalyn Kallaher
Phil & Leah Kimball
Dan & Joyce Leonard
Robert & Lucille Luhring *
Doug & Kathy Meyer *
Peg Motley *
Barbara Nakata *
Howard & Mary Jane Neill *
Jon Noxoll
James & Jamie Peters
Barbara Petura *
James Pettenger
Mary Pettenger *
Bruce & Chris Pinkleton
Pullman Disposal
Pullman Radio
DONATION QUESTIONS?
Contact Linda Hackbarth lindahackbarth39@gmail.com or Debbie Sherman jdjsherman@msn.com GIVE ONLINE pullmandepot.org FOLLOW US AT facebook.com/PullmanDepot instagram.com/pullmandepot/ twitter.com/DepotPullman DONATIONS
PDHC IS GRATEFUL FOR THESE AND OTHER GIFTS DURING THE PAST YEAR.
Rena Mincks
- tea cups & teapot
Mike & Vivian Werner
- railroad ticket cabinet
Curtis & Kara Whitman - china hutch
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