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Pullman Community Update

VOL. 30 | NO. 7 JULY 2025

PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber.

Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce: • Aitken, Schauble, Patrick, Neill, Ruff & Shirley

BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

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OEO Energy Solutions is focused on providing business customers the latest in LED technology. OEO works directly to • Art Swannack lower operating costs, improve light quality and assist with utility • Aspire Mortgage rebates in order to deliver customer satisfaction second to none.

Solutions LLC Get free LED upgrades through their partnership with Avista’s • Cerulean Life Coaching Energy Efficiency Program: https://oeoezled.oeo.com/pullman• Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet chamber/ • Dave Gibney

• Emmanuel Baptist Church • Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho • Gladish Community & Cultural Center • Highland Property Management, LLC • Paddock Spirits Co. • Palouse Balloons • Porch Light Pizza • Powers Barbershop • Sanctuary Yoga, Barre & Dance • VMRD, Inc

We're celebrating 50 years of food, fun and fireworks this Independence Day as Pullman's annual Fourth of July Celebration turns 50!

Don't miss out on all the fun! Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. in Sunnyside Park with live music from the Community Band of the Palouse, followed by performances from Ian Skavdahl and DJ Goldfinger.

Timber returns this year serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and a surprise, special sweet treat.

The evening will culminate around 10 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks show!

Visit pullmanchamber. com for more information, including Pullman Transit's park & ride schedule and our volunteer registration form.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

In This Issue: Pullman Chamber of Commerce 1-3 Washington State University 5 Pullman School District 6-7 Pullman Community 9 Council on Aging Community Colleges 10 of Spokane Whitman County Public Health 11 Community Calendar 12-13 Whitman County 14 Humane Society Kiwanis Club of Pullman 14 Pullman Regional Hospital 15-17 City of Pullman 18 Circles of Caring 19 United Way 19 Community Action Center 20 Family Promise 21 American Legion 22

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM YOUR VALUES & VISION TEAM!

Fireworks can turn a time of celebration into one of terror for many dogs and cats. Loud, unpredictable noises and bright lights are threatening and can cause panic. More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year! Help your pet have a fear free Fourth by working with us on ways to help keep your pet calm.

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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Staff: Pete Chittenden: Executive Director, Tourism Promotion Manager: Alexis Foran Communications Coordinator: Madeline Maxwell, Tim Braun: Business Manager

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

WSU Schnitzer Museum Closed July 1 to August 18

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CougFest 2025

Join WSU Athletics, the Student Entertainment Board, and the Alumni Association for live music and Cougar spirit the night before the 2025 WSU Homecoming Football Game.

Rising country music star Wyatt Flores will be supported by the Brudi Brothers. Tickets are $25 for general admission, and $10 for WSU students.

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Tickets on sale now at seb.wsu.edu/cougfest

Wednesdays on the Mall

From July 1 to August 18, the museum is closed for routine maintenance and installation of their fall exhibitions. They reopen with new exhibitions on August 19. Fall hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, visit museum.wsu.edu.

Fridays at the Clock

The WSU School of Music is thrilled to announce the fifth season of its outdoor summer music series Fridays at the Clock. Located between Bryan Hall and Holland Library below the Bryan Hall Clock, the concerts will take place on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. on July 25 and August 22. Bring your blankets, picnics, and lawn chairs, and enjoy familyfriendly concerts. Concerts will include performances by School of Music faculty and Cougar Summer Music Camp students.

For more information, contact the School of Music Office at music@wsu.edu or Sophia Tegart at sophiat@wsu.edu.

Free Photography Workshop at the Museum’s Collection Study Center

There will be a photography workshop on Friday, July 11 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the WSU Schnitzer Museum’s Collection Study Center.

Participants receive a special look at place-based and alternative process photography from the museum’s permanent collection.

Through guided viewing, discussion, and sketching activities, participants explore how photography shapes cultural memory and begin developing ideas for their own place-based image making practices. Workshops are free, and registration is required.

For details and more information, visit go.wsu.edu/slow-light.

Enjoy a rotating menu of international cuisine and BBQ classics paired with feel-good summer tunes on Glenn Terrell Mall. Connect with colleagues and soak up the summer sun.

The events will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on June 18 and 25, as well as July 9, 16, 23, and 30.

For more information, visit dining.wsu.edu/wom.

Four Cougars Land Fulbright Awards to Research, Teach Abroad

Four Washington State University students are the latest recipients of Fulbright U.S. student program awards to pursue research or teaching abroad this year. They bring WSU’s total awardees for this Fulbright to 72.

To read the full article visit distinguishedscholarships.wsu.edu/2025/05/28/four-cougars-landfulbright-awards/. To learn more about awards and awardees, visit distinguishedscholarships@wsu.edu.

SUMMER HOURS

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday Through August 1, 2025

Volunteer for Move In

Volunteers play a key role in creating a welcoming environment at WSU move in, ensuring a seamless transition, and offering support in various ways — from carrying boxes to guiding students through the move-in process to helping them feel at home as they begin their WSU experience.

To volunteer, register by August 3 at wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/ form/SV_3WvUWgIhOGHOjhs.

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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Funding Public Schools in Pullman and in Washington State Craig Nelson, Board Director District 3

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Public schools in Washington State, like Pullman Public Schools, rely on a complex system of funding drawn from state, local, and federal resources. These mechanisms are designed to ensure equitable access to education across diverse communities, addressing both foundational operational needs and supplemental programs that enhance learning opportunities.

State Funding The primary source of funding for public schools in Washington comes from the state government. The state allocates resources through a formula known as the "prototypical school funding model," which defines the basic education funding required for schools based on enrollment and staffing ratios. This formula considers factors such as the number of students, grade levels, and specific needs, like special education or English language learners. See the end of this article to find how to access this information of the OSPI website.

The funding formula also includes allocations for staff salaries, materials, and operations. While this system aims to ensure that basic educational needs are met, Pullman often supplement these allocations to address specific community priorities. A notable portion of state funding comes from revenues generated by sales tax and other statewide taxes, which are pooled and redistributed to districts to promote equity across urban, suburban, and rural districts.

Local Levies add local money to school budgets Local funding plays a significant role in complementing state allocations. Pullman relies on property taxes, approved through levies, to raise additional funds for programs and services that exceed the scope of basic education as defined by the state. Levy elections, voted upon by residents of the Pullman district, determine whether taxpayers are willing to contribute to enhanced staffing, extracurricular activities, facilities improvements, or technology upgrades.

Pullman School District can only collect the funds that were approved by the voters of the district. If property values rise across the district, the district is still limited to the amount that was approved in the last election.

Federal Funding Though federal funds are a smaller portion but very important in overall school budgets. They play an essential role in supporting specific programs aimed at underserved populations. Federal funding typically focuses on initiatives such as Title I for schools with high proportions of low-income students, special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and resources for English language learners.

These funds are often tied to strict guidelines and reporting requirements to ensure they are used effectively to address disparities and promote educational equity. Federal grants and competitive funding opportunities further provide districts with the chance to innovate and expand services for students. Federal Funding is impacted by the priorities of the US House of Representatives, the US Senate and the Executive branch.

More about the Prototypical School Funding Model If you would like to learn more about Pullman’s Prototypical School funding allocation from the State, the information is publicly available on the OSPI website. Follow these steps to get started: Go To: https://ospi.k12.wa.us Select: Menu Select: Policy and Funding Select: Apportionment, Enrollment, and Fiscal Reports Select the year you want to see and the report type then select Apportionment Under organization type, select District (CCDDD) Under select an organization, select Pullman School District Select the most current month.

The first 2 pages is a summary of the allocation report, Pages 3-7 deal with funding amounts in many categories. The formula for the calculation is included in the first column. For Example, On page 3, under Certified Instructional Staff (CIS) it shows ([School Generated CIS FTE] *[CIS Biennial Base Sal] * [ Regionalization Base]). It also shows the values for each of those items (141.44*72,728 *1.000).

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.

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PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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From Learners to Leaders: Pullman High School Students Inspire the Next Generation Debbie Crabtree, Pullman High School Principal

As this year’s graduation speakers reflected on their journey from kindergarten to senior year, they spoke about the teachers and moments that helped shape who they are today. These memories were a reminder that powerful learning experiences start early—and now, students at Pullman High School are stepping up to create those same moments for the next generation. With a shared passion for learning and a desire to give back, high school students are working with Pullman’s elementary schools to inspire curiosity, joy, and discovery for our students.

One example is the annual FFA Kindergarten Day. Last week, every kindergartner in Pullman came to the high school to experience science through an agricultural lens. From visiting farm animals to learning how plants grow, and even climbing aboard a tractor and fire engine, the event was filled with hands-on learning. High school students led the activities; providing students with the opportunity to learn about agriculture, biology, and environmental science. “K Day is a day kindergarten teachers look forward to every year,” shared one kindergarten teacher.

“Our community is better for opportunities like this for students of all ages to come together to learn and have fun.” Another teacher added,

“Kindergarten FFA Day is such a unique and fun experience… One of the best parts is getting to see how our young adults connect and have a large impact on our youngest learners.” One parent even shared that their student loved K Day and can’t wait to be a Greyhound.

That spirit of connection extends beyond FFA. Each year, members of the Youth in STEM Club visited elementary classrooms to lead engaging math and science Jessica Clark Memorial Scholarship $1000 Taylore Wolfe activities.

These visits sparked Class of 1948 Scholarship $1000 Allison to Wood excitement among younger students and gave them a chance see older students as role models for Class of 1956 Scholarship $750 Madison Goodman learning. One fourth-grade teacher Class of 1960 Scholarship $1000 Cecilia Hellmann shared, “From my perspective, my Mary Paznokas Scholarship Camryn in Dolmage students $500 were very engaged the stations, and allClark of them Ryan Brindamour Memorial Scholarship different $1000 Lucas could share something they liked Future Teachers Scholarship $1000 Georgia Colvig or learned from the experience.

It PEO Pullman Chapter S Scholarship was also$2500 great havingLiana themVanek see the as role models Munson for Corinne Simasko Memorial Scholarship high schoolers $2700 Christopher learning.” Through these activities, Noah Stephen Francis Evermann Award $2500 Rees high school studentsKinsey are not only Ian C. Williams Memorial Scholarship sharing $4000 Chloe their knowledge—they’re O’Loughlin cultivating a culture of curiosity, younger Faith students just Shane T. Williams Memorial Scholarshipshowing $4000 Sampson how exciting learning can be, Sanctuary’s Passionate for the Arts Scholarship $2500 Deborah Fonteijn and helping them imagine the Sanctuary’s Additional Scholarship $500 ahead asMiller possibilities theyJohnson grow.

2024‐2025 RETIREES ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁

Paula Cartwright, Counselor at Lincoln Middle School Lester Erwin, Maintenance Technician for Pullman School District Susan Horstman, Psychologist/Counselor at Lincoln Middle School Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent for Pullman School District Dan Peterson, Physical Education Teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School Garren Shannon, Information Systems Director for Pullman School District Kim Stockton, Music Teacher at Jefferson Elementary & Kamiak Elementary Joe Thornton, Executive Director of Operations for Pullman School District

Thank you for your service, dedication and commitment to the students and staff of Pullman Public Schools!

2024-2025 SCHOLARSHIPS 1

Jessica Clark Memorial Scholarship

$1000

Taylore Wolfe

Class of 1948 Scholarship

$1000

Allison Wood

Class of 1956 Scholarship

$750

Madison Goodman

Class of 1960 Scholarship

$1000

Cecilia Hellmann

Mary Paznokas Scholarship

$500

Camryn Dolmage

Ryan Brindamour Memorial Scholarship

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.

$1000

Lucas Clark

Future Teachers Scholarship

$1000

Georgia Colvig

PEO Pullman Chapter S Scholarship

$2500

Liana Vanek

Corinne Simasko Memorial Scholarship

$2700

Christopher Munson

Noah Stephen Francis Evermann Award

$2500

Kinsey Rees

Ian C. Williams Memorial Scholarship O’Loughlin

$4000

Chloe

Shane T. Williams Memorial Scholarship

$4000

Faith Sampson

Sanctuary’s Passionate for the Arts Scholarship $2500

Deborah Fonteijn

Sanctuary’s Additional Scholarship

Miller Johnson

$500

2024‐2025 RETIREES

Arron Carter ⦁ Director, Paula Cartwright, Counselor at Lincoln Middle School Nathan Roberts District 1 ⦁ acarter@psd267.org Lester Erwin, Maintenance Technician for Pullman School District Director, District 4 ⦁ Susan Horstman, Psychologist/Counselor at Lincoln Middle School nroberts@psd267.org ⦁ Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent for Pullman School District Lisa Waananen Jones ⦁ Dan Peterson, Physical Education Teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School Tanner District 2 ⦁ Director, Garren Shannon, Information Systems Director for Amanda Pullman School District lwaananenjones@psd267.org Director, District 5 ⦁ Kim Stockton, Music Teacher at Jefferson Elementary & Kamiak Elementary ⦁ Joe Thornton, Executive Director of Operations atanner@psd267.org for Pullman School District Craig Nelson 3 Thank Director, you for yourDistrict service, dedication and commitment to the students and staff of Pullman Public Schools! cnelson@psd267.org 1

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FEAR: Penicillin allergies last a lifetime.

Happy Independence Day Wishing you and your family a safe and festive July 4th holiday.

FACT: Most kids outgrow or never had the allergy.

DID YOU KNOW THAT

many kids labeled allergic to penicillin aren’t allergic?

Palouse Pediatrics is working to improve the accuracy of penicillin allergy diagnoses in the community, because getting it right can make a big difference in a child’s care.

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PULLMAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING

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Pullman Community Council on Aging A legacy of caring for Pullman

Thank You to WSU Center for Civic Engagement!

We’re thrilled to share that our Senior Chore Service once again teamed up with Washington State University’s Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) this school year and the results were incredible!

Over the past two semesters, dedicated Coug volunteers logged 150+ hours of service across 20 chore days, making a real difference for seniors in our community. From yard work to household tasks, their hard work helped keep Pullman’s older adults safe and independent.

A huge THANK YOU to every student who volunteered, your kindness and energy inspire us all! Go Cougs!

Build Connections That Matter, Volunteer with PCCoA! At the Pullman Community Council on Aging, we are endlessly grateful for the dedication and compassion of our incredible volunteers. Whether delivering meals through Meals on Wheels, lending a hand with our Senior Chore Service, or supporting our events, you bring warmth and strength to our community.

Whether you can deliver meals, lend a hand with yard work, or help tidy some homes, your time makes all the difference.

Why volunteer with us? ✓ Direct impact: One hour = one senior eating a hot meal or living more safely ✓ Flexible commitments: Choose weekly, monthly, or one-time opportunities ✓ Community connections: Join 100+ neighbors already making change We especially need: ● Meal delivery drivers (mornings, 1-2x/month) ● Chore service helpers (yard work, house cleaning) Businesses & groups: Let’s discuss team volunteer days! Perfect for workplaces, faith groups, or student organizations.

Ready to help? Contact pullmancomcoa@gmail.com or visit pullmanccoa.org for more information

Need a Helping Hand?

If you or a loved one could use support with meals, household tasks, or yard work, our Meals on Wheels and Senior Chore Service are here to help. We deliver nutritious meals and assist with chores to keep seniors safe and independent at home.

Contact: Meals on Wheels: (509) 339-4000 or pccoameals@gmail.com Senior Chore Service: (509) 339-4000 or pccoaprograms@gmail.com

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STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE

SFCC PULLMAN CENTER 25 TH ANNIVERSARY What do you value about the community college?

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r. Alissa Bourbonnais has more than fifteen years of college teaching experience from the East Coast to the Northwest. She completed her Ph.D. in English at the University of Washington in 2017 and joined SFCC-Pullman that fall. Her teaching and research explore the relationship between memory, performance, and embodiment in composition studies and contemporary American literature. She is passionate about helping students overcome whatever obstacles life throws their way.

She wants you to know that writing is for everyone!

We recently heard from Dr. B. — as she’s fondly known and deeply respected by students — about her insights and hopes for the Center: What are your connections to the community college?

This is my eighth year of teaching English composition and literature courses at SFCC Pullman! I truly love this job, and I’m grateful to be a part of this community. During graduate school, I had the opportunity to teach in a variety of environments, from research universities to small liberal arts colleges to community colleges. At the end of the day, I found that I always looked forward to my community college classes the most.

What I most value about the community college is our diverse student body. My students inspire me every day. It is pure joy to see students from so many different backgrounds and life experiences learn more about themselves through their own writing. We begin class with freewriting because journaling is proven to have positive effects on mental health and cognitive processing, and it's also a nice, low-stakes way to get yourself in the headspace for classwork. The same way you lift weights to build muscle, you practice writing to create pathways in your brain and improve your ability to communicate clearly. I value my students’ willingness to take risks and try things out of their comfort zone, and I’m grateful I get to see their confidence build as they grow from dreading writing to seeing it as a tool of empowerment and creativity.

What do you hope the Pullman Center will look like in 5 to 10 years?

An aspect of the SFCC-Pullman WSU partnership that I feel passionate about is demonstrating the value we offer as a crucial resource to help students get back on track to achieve their goals. A mantra of WSU students enrolled in my courses is “I’m here at SFCC for my Academic Comeback!” At the heart of the work I envision for the Pullman Center over the next five to ten years are equity and accessibility. I want our relationships with individual students and with peers across institutions to instill an ethos of caring that encourages all students to be their best selves and succeed on their journeys.

� 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 Spokane Colleges does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or employment. Marketing & Public Relations 06/2025 24-996 ER

News & Updates The Spokane Colleges Pullman Center is hiring! We are inviting applications for adjunct teaching vacancies in Geology, Health &PE, and Music Education for the new school year. Apply now at: bit.ly/pullman_employment

Left to right: Francisco Salinas, SFCC Dean EDI; Dr. Kimberlee Messina, SFCC President; Mr. Glenn Johnson, SC Trustee and former Pullman Mayor; Samuel Watson ’25, SFCC Student Activities Board

Congratulations to the Pullman Center Graduate Class of 2025!

Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder. On June 16, we came together with your families, friends, Pullman Center faculty and staff, and the leadership of Spokane Colleges to honor your achievements at the Commencement ceremony.

We applaud your success and look forward to the bright paths ahead for each of you!

Earn your GED or high school diploma this summer with our GED and High School+ (HS+) programs!

Flexible classes and supportive instructors make it easy to take the next step toward your goals.

Call 509.279.6460 to learn about enrollment and use of our Center’s resources, including computers and internet access. Enroll today and make your summer count!

Calendar Jul 1-Aug 14 Summer Term ’25, College, ESL, GED, and HS+ Programs Sep 17-Dec 11 Fall Term ’25, College, ESL, GED, and HS+ Programs

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WHITMAN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

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Protect Yourself & Your Family From Poor Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke This Summer Ensure cleaner indoor air: Close windows and doors.

Avoid activities that contribute to indoor air pollution, such as smoking or burning candles.

Utilize air purifiers to filter indoor air. Consider using HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters in portable air cleaners or HVAC systems.

Optimize air conditioning settings to recirculate indoor air and prevent the intake of polluted outdoor air.

Seek cleaner air elsewhere if necessary: If it is challenging to maintain clean air at home, consider going to a friend's place, a public space with better ventilation, or an area unaffected by pollution.

Limit the duration and intensity of outdoor physical activity When going outside, wear proper respiratory protection: Wear a well-fitted, NIOSH-approved particulate respirator, such as an N95 mask, when spending time outdoors during periods of poor air quality. Ensure that the mask covers the nose and mouth adequately.

Scan the code or visit the Environmental Health tab at WhitmanCountyPublicHealth.org and click on "Air Quality" to see the air quality in your area.

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• Dusk | Reaney Park Movies • Pullman Depot, At the in the Park – Kung Fu Freight Room, open 1 – 4 Panda p.m.

• Reaney Park, Dive-In Movie at Reaney Park Pool, 8 p.m.

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• Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., • Independence Day Pine Street Plaza, see pg 3 • PSD, School and district facilities closed in observance of Independence Day • Pullman City Hall, Pullman Administration Offices, & Neill Public Library Closed • Pullman’s 4th of July celebration, Sunnyside Park, see page 1

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• Kiwanis, Stuff the Bus, August 7-9 • RTOP Presents Annie, August 14 • National Lentil Festival, August 16

Coming up!

• Pullman Chamber, General • Reaney Park, Concerts in • Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Membership Luncheon, the Park – Community Pine Street Plaza, see pg 3 11:30 a.m., see pg 1 Band of the Palouse & Auf • Pullman City Hall, Pullman Gehts German Band, 6 p.m.

Regular City Council • PSD, [Tentative] Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel

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

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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

The Pullman Community UPDATE is published monthly by: City of Pullman Pullman Chamber of Commerce Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman School District Washington State University

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• 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

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• Reaney Park, Movies in the • Pullman Depot, At the Park – Cars, Dusk Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.

• Dive-In Movie at Reaney Park Pool, 8 p.m.

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• Reaney Park, Movies in the • Pullman Depot, At the Park – Despicable Me, 8 Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m. p.m.

• Dive-In Movie at Reaney Park Pool, 8 p.m.

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KIWANIS CLUB OF PULLMAN

JULY 2025

17th Annual

Stuff the Bus

Thousands of local children need school supplies, and you can help!

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman, in partnership with local school districts, collects school supplies for children in the area. The need is greater than ever, so we’re asking everyone to help kids get ready to learn this fall.

Mark your calendars

August 7-9

How you can help • Donate K-12 supplies at the yellow school bus at Wheatland Mall in Pullman on August 7-9.

• Give monetary donations to purchase supplies.

• Volunteer to help at the bus or pack up supplies.

If you have a gently used musical instrument to donate, we can collect it during Stuff the Bus, have it reconditioned, and give it to Pullman school bands!

Learn more about locations, times, and ways to help at pullmankiwanis.org

WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

pullmankiwanis.org

JULY 2025

PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

JULY 2025

Pullman Regional Hospital Names 2025 Outstanding She approaches each interaction with empathy, ensuring Employee and Nurse Excellence Award Winners that families feel heard and supported in making informed PULLMAN, WA—During Employee Appreciation healthcare decisions.” celebrations, Pullman Regional Hospital recognized About the Outstanding Employee Award Rachel Nelson, Fiscal Specialist in the Fiscal Services Employees at Pullman Regional with two or more years department, as Outstanding Employee for 2025, and Sheila of service and who are in good standing, with updated Burman, a Registered Nurse in the Same-Day Services licenses and certifications, are eligible to be nominated for Department and Tracy Manderville, a Registered Nurse at the Outstanding Employee Award. After evaluation of all Palouse Pediatrics, as Nurse Excellence Award winners. applications, a winner is selected by a committee of past Nelson has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital Outstanding Employee Award recipients. for two years in the Fiscal Services Department. She was nominated by a colleague for the annual honor of About the Nurse Excellence Award Outstanding Employee and was selected from a pool of The Nurse Excellence Award has been given for the past 30 years at Pullman Regional Hospital. Nurses (LPN 17 nominees. or RN) are recognized for going above and beyond the Colleagues of Nelson described her as resilient and requirements of their job to provide quality patient care dedicated, especially through a new accounting software and demonstrate consistency with the cultural values of integration, which she “mastered, inspiring her colleagues the organization. to emulate her resilience and resourcefulness.” Her nomination letter also described how her “presence has been essential to the hospital’s financial stability during the last few years that has had so many changes.” Nelson also trains service dogs in her time outside of work and has helped families receive service dogs well-trained for medical environments.

Burman has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital for one year and nine months as a Registered Nurse in the Same Day Services department. She was nominated by her colleagues for the annual Nurse Excellence honor and selected from a pool of 10 nominees.

One colleague described Burman’s kindness and compassion as “life-saving” and that she “brings humor, fun, and compassion to the workplace while meeting each patient where they are, and knows that at the end of the day, they are people too.”

Manderville has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital’s Palouse Pediatrics practice as a Registered Nurse for two years. She was nominated by her colleagues for the annual Nurse Excellence honor and selected from a pool of 10 nominees.

Nomination submissions highlight Manderville’s dedication to providing a safe, accessible and informed vaccine program for children on the Palouse. “Her proactive approach not only helps prevent illness but also alleviates the burden on healthcare facilities by reducing flu-related hospital visits.” A colleague described her as “an exceptional healthcare professional whose unwavering dedication to patient care and safety has made a lasting impact in our organization.

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As we enter summer and pollen continues to fill the • Fexofenadine (Allegra) air, many families find themselves in the pharmacy aisle, overwhelmed by the myriad of allergy medications. • Levocetirizine (Xyzal) Choosing the right medication can be confusing, but These medications offer a win-win situation by providing understanding the differences can help you make an effective symptom relief with once-daily dosing and informed decision. Dr. Katie Hryniewicz, Pediatrician minimal side effects. at Palouse Pediatrics provides her expertise to help you navigate the options and ensure you’re picking the best Nasal Allergies and Irritation treatment for your child’s symptoms.

If nasal allergies are your primary symptom and you’re struggling with congestion or post-nasal drip, steroid nasal Antihistamines sprays can be a game-changer! “Options like Flonase, First-Generation Antihistamines: Why Benadryl Isn’t Nasacort, and Rhinocort help reduce nasal inflammation,” the Best Choice explains Dr. Katie. “They can also decrease swelling of “One of the widely known antihistamines, a first- nasal passages, and improve symptoms such as nasal generation, is Benadryl (diphenhydramine),” says Dr. Katie. congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.”

“Even though parents might reach for this for allergies, Another option for relieving nasal irritations is using hives or itching, it’s definitely not my recommendation.” saline rinse bottles or neti-pot devices. “These devices can Here are a few reasons why: flush out mucus and allergens directly from your nose,” • Non-Specific Targeting: Benadryl has poor specificity says Dr. Katie. To reduce the risk of infection, use bottled for its intended targets, which means it can affect or distilled water and rinse the irrigation device with clean various unintended body systems, including the heart water after each use, allowing it to air dry. and brain.

Eye Allergies

• Significant Sedation: Benadryl crosses the blood- If your worst symptoms are itchy, burning, watery, or brain barrier, which can lead to increased drowsiness. swollen eyes, you may have allergic conjunctivitis. Simple This can result in a “hangover effect” the next day, lubricating eye drops or artificial tears can help flush out impairing vigilance, cognition, memory, and motor the eyes. If that doesn’t work, Dr. Katie recommends function, potentially impacting school performance. trying an antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer eye drop such • Short Duration: Benadryl doesn’t stay in your system as Pataday or Zaditor. for very long, requiring frequent re-dosing (every 8 Beyond Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications hours) and increasing the likelihood of side effects.

If at the end of the day, nothing has worked for your • Modern Alternatives: Newer antihistamines start child, there are also prescription options for allergies or working just as quickly and provide 12 or even allergic asthma, and treatments like allergy testing and sometimes 24-hour relief. immunotherapy (allergy shots) that might be indicated in Better Alternatives: Second and Third-Generation certain cases.

Antihistamines If your child is suffering from allergy symptoms and Fortunately, “we have newer, second and third-generation you’re unsure about what to do, don’t hesitate to reach out antihistamines that can be found over-the-counter,” Dr. to our office, Pullman: (509) 332-2605; Moscow: (208) Katie says. “These medicines are safer, more effective, 882-2247. Palouse Pediatrics can help determine the best course of action and guide you through the various options and cause less sedation.” These options include: to help alleviate allergy discomfort in your child.

• Loratadine (Claritin) • Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

CITY OF PULLMAN

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ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYOR

FRANCIS BENJAMIN

www.pullman-wa.gov

CITY COUNCIL

WARD 1 | Trymaine Gaither, Ann Parks WARD 2 | Carla Marcela De Lira, Nathan Weller WARD 3 | Megan Guido, Pat Wright COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE | Eric Fejeran

190 SE Crestview Street, Bldg. A Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-4555

city.councilmembers@pullman-wa.gov

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CIRCLES OF CARING

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COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER

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The Food & Shelter Folks Community Hub Now Open at Community Action Center Community Action Center has a NEW community navigator program, the Community Hub, to connect people with basic needs help, mental health care, health care, and social connections. CAC works with Greater Health Now, which is the Accountable Community of Health for a nine-county region that includes Whitman County.

Greater Health Now has Community-Based Specialists in each county to remove barriers to care. Referrals to the program can come from anywhere, including self-referral, or referrals from agencies within the region. The Community-Based Specialist can also connect clients with services and care anywhere in the nine-county region. That way, if someone is unsuccessful finding services in their own county, they may get services in a neighboring county.

The food bank opening hours have changed! Please see the new schedule below.

Community Food 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: • Canned food (fruits, soups, veggies, etc.)

• Vegetable/Olive oil

• Tuna • Condiments

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/ or give us a call at 509-595-4141.

FOOD PANTRY Dec. Museum

MONDAY

Closure Dates Closed

TUESDAY

The museum is Closed open Tuesday through

WEDNESDAY

2:00 pmclosed – 6:00 pm 4 p.m., Sunday,

Saturday from 10 a.m. to Monday, holidays,

THURSDAY 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and university breaks and(including Dec. 14 through 6 forpm a

2:00 pm –Jan. 4:00 Winter Break).

FRIDAY Closed

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FAMILY PROMISE

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AMERICAN LEGION AMERICAN LEGION

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MAYNARD- PRICE AMERICAN LEGION POST 52 / CITY OF PULLMAN

AMERICAN LEGION & CITY OF PULLMAN ARE RAISING FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT A DEDICATED SPACE TO HONOR ALL VETERANS. THE BRICKS WILL BE PLACED AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT PARK. Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows: THERE ARE 2 PRICE OPTIONS BASED ON BRICK LOCATION—CIRCLE ONE BELOW ENTRANCE WALKWAY ($350) OR GROUNDS WALKWAY ($200)

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Please return this form and your check payable to: CITY OF PULLMAN – VETERANS PARK BRICK PAVERS 190 SE CRESTVIEW ST – BLDG A – PULLMAN, WA 99163

American Legion Post 52 PO Box 24 Pullman WA 99163 OR Scan the QR code

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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL BERNIE MCELDOWNEY (509)592-0189 OR PULLMAN PARKS (509)338-3227

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