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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:

• ArtBeat, Inc

• Birch & Barley

• Boost Collaborative

• Brian Frye

• Cheetah Electric

• Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet

• CougsFirst!

• Crimson & Gray

• Dan Walker Productions, LLC

• Evangelical Free Church of the Palouse

• Express Employment Professionals

• Family Promise of the Palouse

• Gesa Credit Union

• Gladish Community & Cultural Center

• Highland Property Management, LLC

• Innovia Foundation

• KLEW-TV

• Melinda Beasley - Beasley Realty

• Merry Cellars Winery

• Moscow Family Eye Care

• Palouse Country Candy

• Patti Green-KentColdwell Banker Tomlin

• Pratt Mayflower

• Pullman Child Welfare/ Pullman Food Bank

• Pullman Foursquare Church

• Pullman Greyhound Boosters

• Trinity Lutheran Church

• USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council

• Village Centre Theatres LLC

• VMRD, Inc

• Washington State University

• WSU

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September Seniors of the Month

Heidi Lee

Heidi Lee, child of Kanghoon Lee and Jihyun Kim, is an active student of PHS. She is the founder and president of AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Club. AAPI Club hosted Multicultural Night this year, inviting the entire community to celebrate the culture of 25+ countries. She also participates in ASB, serving as the Executive President for the upcoming school year. She is also a Varsity athlete on the Track and Field team. Her favorite memory on the track team is Panda Express.

This past summer, Heidi participated in programs focusing on leadership. At Yale University, she enjoyed studying various topics like cancer intervention, cultural construction, and beauty standards. For the upcoming school year, she is excited to cheer on the fall season sports and Senior Sunrise.

Heidi plans to study Neuroscience in college!

Mark (Xingjian) Ma

Mark (Xingjian) Ma, a former member of his elementary school’s Beijing Golden Sail Youth Symphony Orchestra, is now a PHS band member. He was selected as a State Band honor group member in 2019 and as a State Symphony Orchestra honor group member in 2023. He won third place in the health science individual division of the 2022 Washington Tracking Network Youth Science Contest organized by the Washington State Department of Health. Mark published a translation of the book Numbers and Nerves on environmental psychology, and he is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest and most prestigious international honor society.

This past summer, Mark won the Johns Hopkins University’s Dean’s Fellowship Award, studied at Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University’s summer schools, and earned an A+ in all the respective courses. Next year, he plans to go to a fouryear college and major in international relations.

HydroWorx Aquatic Therapy

Vannucci, MPT, CEEAA • Laura Nakata Vannucci, MPT • Brandon Cridlebaugh, DPT Sean Knight, DPT, CSCS • Cheryl Lynn Rudd, PT, DPT, BCB-PMD • Isabelle Jones, BS, ACE Luis Perez, NASM-CPT, NSCA-CSCS • Benjamin Duchow BS, NSCA-CPT • Cameron Avcu, PT,

The Gladish Community and Cultural Center September Events

To give you a quick recap of August, Gladish worked this summer on getting rooms renovated and available to our two Montessori schools that call Gladish Home, Montessori School of Pullman (MSoP) and Pullman Community Montessori (PCM)!

Pictured here is renovation work of PCM’s room for their counselors office. Still has some work left, but getting closer to being completed!

Lastly, while we are a little ways out from Halloween, we want to extend the invitation to our third annual Halloween Bash at Gladish! Join us for FREE trunk -ortreat and FREE carnival from 3-6 pm on October 28, 2023. If you are feeling daring, you can stay for our Haunted House from 6 10pm for only $5!

If you are interested in signing up to be a trunk-or-treat candy giver you can sign up starting today on our website, gladishcommunity.org/Halloween

We look forward to seeing you at Gladish!

MSoP is introducing a brand new classroom for students! They began moving things in and getting set up before the school year bee-gan! Looking nice and cozy MSoP!

15th Annual Stuff the Bus

Thank you, Pullman, for a successful Stu the Bus school supplies drive!

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman, along with Pullman School District, thanks everyone who contributed to the 15th Annual Stu the Bus and helped hundreds of local kids and their families get the school supplies they need.

Your donations of supplies and money will make a real di erence for them.

A big thank you to our Pullman sponsors

Platinum level donors

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

Washington State Employees Credit Union

Gold level donors

Birch & Barley

Carolyn Allan

Gesa Credit Union

Pullman Heating & Electric

Rolling Hills Eyecare

Please visit pullmankiwanis.org to see more businesses and individuals who generously supported kids and families. You can also learn about the club…and how you can join.

PALOUSE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI

CougFest is coming!

Five bands. A beer garden. Lawn games. Lots of fun.

The Student Entertainment Board at Washington State University is hosting an outdoor music festival on Thompson Flats, behind Thompson Hall.

CougFest takes place from 3 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6. Admission is free.

Lawn games, hosted by University Recreation, run from 3 to 9 p.m. Music — the genre is indie/punk — starts at 4 p.m. The beer garden opens at 5 p.m.

Up first is Desolation Horse, the one-man band of session drummer Cooper Trail, whose self-titled debut album was recorded in 2018 in Oregon. The album came out at the end of 2020 on Seattle’s American Standard Time Records, which also released 2022’s follow-up “Is Land,” recorded in Washington and Idaho.

Seattle’s Elvis Batchild takes the stage at 5 p.m. The band started as a group of five strangers who shared a love of 1970s rock and now experiment with R&B, metal and punk.

The Moscow, Idaho-band Ideomotor goes on at 6 p.m. with highenergy, old-school- inspired punk. Their debut EP, “Shiny New Bolts,” is out now on Dollhouse Lightning Records.

Rising Seattle alt-rock band King Youngblood is at 7 p.m. The Seattle Times listed the band’s breakthrough album “Big Thank” among its top 20 albums for 2022.

Final outdoor concert for summer

The final Fridays at the Clock! concert for summer 2023 is slated for Sept. 8.

The WSU School of Music’s free outdoor summer concert series wraps up its third season with the 6:30 p.m. concert on the lawn between Bryan Hall and Holland Library.

Community members are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for evenings of family- friendly music from WSU faculty and friends. For more info, contact the School of Music at music@wsu.edu.

Art museum hosts talk, reception

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is hosting a talk and reception with artist Jeffrey Gibson

Gibson’s talk, “Adornment, Individuality and Community,” explores connections between adornment, expression, and identity. It takes place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 19.

It’s followed by a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. celebrating the opening of his exhibit, featuring works from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation. Gibson, Schnitzer, and Nimíipuu tribal members will be in attendance.

Gibson, of Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee heritage, combines elements of Indigenous art and culture with modernist traditions in his work. His exhibit, “They Teach Love,” is on display through March 9, 2024.

The museum, located in the Crimson Cube, is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call (509) 335-1910. On the web: museum.wsu.edu.

Quarter Century Club celebrates longtime employees

Registration is open for the 90th annual Quarter Century Club celebration.

Washington State University recognizes faculty and staff who have reached the 25-year mark in benefits-eligible positions with a special event. Its Quarter Century Club is the university’s longest-running employee recognition program. There are more than 2,300 members in the club, started in 1934.

This year’s celebration is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in the M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom in the Compton Union Building. Registration is open through Sept. 19.

For more info or to register, visit hrs.wsu.edu/quarter-century-club.

Seattle's King Youngblood will perform at CougFest.

Archer Oh closes out CougFest with an 8:30 p.m. set. The indie/ New Wave/surf rock band from Moreno Valley, California, formed in 2015 as a solo project and now includes four members. Their latest album, “Gradients,” was released in November 2022. For more info, visit seb.wsu.edu.

WSU organic farm open

The farm stand at WSU’s Eggert Family Organic Farm is open for the rest of the season.

The farm, part of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, got a late start this year. But the plan is to open Friday afternoons from the end of August through October. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m.

Stop by for a selection of summer vegetables, including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, beets, onions, garlic, and potatoes. The farm is located on Animal Science Road, directly behind the WSU Bear Center.

To stay up to date with farm happenings, sign up for its newsletter at css.wsu.edu/organicfarm/ or visit its Facebook page at www. facebook.com/WSUOrganicFarm/.

Schweitzer Engineering Hall breaks ground

Washington State University’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is hosting a ceremonial groundbreaking for Schweitzer Engineering Hall.

The groundbreaking is part of a larger effort to reimagine and develop spaces to better serve the needs of WSU’s engineering and design students. Schweitzer Engineering Hall is the first step in revamping the WSU Pullman’s engineering and design district.

The celebration is at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Green 3 parking lot at the corner of College Avenue and Spokane Street on the WSU Pull man campus.

Registration is encouraged, but walkup attendees are also welcome. Registration closes at noon Sept. 20.

Find more info at vcea.wsu.edu/facilitiesmodernization. Email questions to WSUF. events@wsu.edu. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WSUSEH.

Pullman School District Launches New Communication Platform to Encourage Stronger School-Home Connection

Bob Maxwell, Superintendent

Starting the 2023-24 school year, districts are required to bring their practices into alignment with the new language access legislation. Pullman School District has launched Q Communication powered by ParentSquare—a simple and unified schoolto-home communication platform—to reach and engage every parent/guardian, helping ensure all families have the opportunity to receive information that will allow them to actively participate in their children’s education. ParentSquare provides our staff with an effective two-way communication tool. Automatic, real-time two-way translation in over 100+ languages, allows our staff to confidently communicate with families in their preferred language enabling stronger engagement between school and home.

Parents/guardians and students, in grades 9-12, can now receive all announcements from the district and their schools’ teachers and coaches in one place, with options to specify how and when they are notified. By unifying multiple tools into one communications app and service, parent/guardians and secondary students will be provided with a seamless experience to keep track of news, activities and events from all their children’s schools in one place. Pullman School District hopes that ParentSquare’s intuitive, two-way platform will foster greater communication and family involvement. School staff and families can also engage in both one-to-one and group messaging with real-time language translation.

Effective school-to-home communication has never been more important! ParentSquare will help empower everyone within the school community to stay connected and informed. We’re looking forward to reaching 100% of our families and unifying our communication tools while also adopting a more eco-friendly approach by reducing the amount of paper used to send important communications. For more information on ParentSquare, please visit our district website at: https://www.pullmanschools.org/ families/family_communications/parent_square.

Pullman School District

The Pullman High School Boosters Senior Party Committee and PHS Class of 2023 would like to thank the following individuals and companies for their generous support of this year’s Senior Party

• Anita's Rentals

• Arby's

• Birch & Barley

• Greg and Karin Bloom

• Jo and Cameron Brinkman

• Marcus Crossler

• Big 5 Sporting Goods

• Buffalo Wild Wings

• Carmel Minogue CPA & Assoc

• Chipotle

• Crumbl Cookies

• Dairy Queen

• April and Dirk Danninger

• Electrical Consultants, Inc

• Electrical Contractors NW, Inc

• Flying Squirrel Moscow

• Four Star Supply, Inc

• Gritman Medical Center

• Gypsy Java

• Happy Day Restaurants

• Harbor Freight Tools

• Irwin, Myklebust, Savage & Brown

• j & h Printing

• Mayor Glenn & Kathy Johnson

• Kathy Old Class of 1973

• Karen and Bill King

• Kiwanis Club of Pullman

• Kuhl Auto Parts - NAPA

• Kure & Co

• Kristi Kurle

• Largent's Pullman Appliance

• Julie Lippay

• Jean and James Logan

• McDonald's of Pullman

• Mike Lowery, CPA

• Myers Auto Rebuild & Towing

• Neill's Coffee & Icecream

• Noshies

• PAC Insurance Group

• Pizza Perfection

• Planet Fitness

• Presnell Gage, PLLC

• Pullman High School

• Pullman Lions Club

• Pullman Police Department

• Pullman Radio

• Pullman Subway

• Pullman Village Centre Cinemas

• Rockstar Body Bar

• Rolling Hills Eyecare

• Safeway

• Sam Dial Jewelers

• Scusi Pasta (Oak on Main)

• Staples

• Starbucks (Brelsford Drive)

• Sweet Mutiny

• Target

• Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters

• Tri-State Outfitters

• Amy and Chip Tull

• Walmart

• Washington Idaho Symphony/ Gladdish

• Dan Vollmer

• Washington Trust Bank

• Zeppoz

Thank you to everyone who bought and displayed a poster or stencil. We are grateful for every donation, and the support of the entire community. Together we made PHS Class of 2023 feel supported and loved! Go Greyhounds!

Hello Pullman Community!

Cheyenne Webber, Sunnyside & Jefferson Elementary Assistant Principal

School District and so I applied. I got offered a kindergarten teacher position the opening year of Kamiak Elementary school and so my husband, our two cats, and I moved to Pullman a second time.

Very quickly we came to love Pullman in a whole new way! As a student, you really just stay on campus, you don't really have the opportunity to explore Pullman or get to meet the people within the town. We quickly found "our people" within our workplace (Pullman School District and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories), in the local roller derby league, and even in our neighborhood. We also love how Pullman has four actual seasons. Winters here are great, even though I am still learning to drive calmly in the snow. The summers and springs are actually warm and fall is definitely the best. It is the beginning of the school year, the leaves are changing, and there is Cougar Football.

serve as assistant principal for both Jefferson Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary beginning this year!

A little bit about me…My name is Cheyenne Webber and I was born in Sunnyside but grew up in Puyallup, Washington. My mother is from Guanajuato, Mexico and my father is from this beautiful Evergreen state. I have four siblings, three brothers and a sister. I met my husband in our seventh-grade orchestra class at Ferrucci Junior High. We have been together since February 2009 and just celebrated our four-year wedding anniversary on July 27th. My husband and I have two cats (Khaleesi and Buoy) and an Irish setter (Strider).

Hello Pullman Community!

After two years of working at Kamiak during the pandemic, I realized I wanted to be an administrator. I wanted to support teachers so we could better support the students in our schools. I went to Washington State University again (Go Cougs!) but this time for my master's degree in Educational Leadership and my administrative credentials. I applied for the assistant principal position in Pullman, my dream job, and I got it. My favorite part about working in schools is getting to know the people within your community and building relationships. With that being said, I cannot wait to meet all of the staff, students, and families at Sunnyside and Jefferson! To my Kamiak kestrels, I will miss you very much.

Sunnyside & Jefferson Elementary Assistant Principal days of summer on the Palouse and head into fall, I wanted to say as assistant principal for both Jefferson Elementary and beginning this year!

In 2013, I moved from Puyallup to Pullman for college as a first-generation student and second-generation American to earn my undergraduate degree in elementary education... Go Cougs! After graduation, I moved back to Puyallup to teach fourth grade and give back to the school district I went to school in. I only lasted two years before all of the traffic getting to and from work got to me. I couldn't sit in a car any longer!

My sister-in-law (who lives in Pullman and dealt with minimal traffic) sent me an application link for Pullman

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

name is Cheyenne Webber and I was born in Sunnyside but Washington. My mother is from Guanajuato, Mexico and my father Evergreen state. I have four siblings, three brothers and a sister. I seventh-grade orchestra class at Ferrucci Junior High. We have February 2009 and just celebrated our four-year wedding anniversary and I have two cats (Khaleesi and Buoy) and an Irish setter

Arron Carter Director, District 1 acarter@psd267.org

Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org

Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org

Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org

Puyallup to Pullmanfor college as a first-generation student and American to earn my undergraduate degree in elementary

Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org

After graduation, I moved back to Puyallup to teach fourth grade

• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m. –2 p.m.

• Pullman Depot at the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.

Regional Hospital

• SES = Sunnyside Elementary School

• SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College

• Labor Day

• PSD, NO SCHOOL –Labor Day

• PCM, No School

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

• PSD, First Full Day of School for Developmental Preschool and Kindergarten

• PCM, First Day of Kindergarten 1/2 Day

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30pm. Meeting will be held at Sunnyside Elementary.

• PRH, Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m.

• PSD, PHS Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at PHS or via Zoom.

• Music On Main, 6 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

• WSU, Football Weekend Golf at Palouse Ridge

• PRH, Coffee Club: Prescription to Socialize, 10 a.m., Ridge Point Club House

• WSU, Football Weekend Golf at Palouse Ridge

• Give Kids A Smile, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., http:// jonnyfisherdds.com

• Pullman Depot at the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.

• PRH, Palouse Mental Illness Support Group, 1 p.m.

• PCM, Back to School Night

• PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m.

• PSD, LMS Booster Club Meeting, 6:45pm at Building Blocks Child Care Center

• Pullman Chamber, General Membership Luncheon, noon, see pg 1

• City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.

• Community Band of the Palouse, rehearsals begin, September 12th at 7:30 p.m., Gladish View Room

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30pm. Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel

• Music On Main, 6 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

• WSU, Football Weekend Golf at Palouse Ridge

• WSU, Football Weekend Golf at Palouse Ridge

• 125th Anniversary Tour Campbell House (RSVP by Sept. 8)

• Pullman Depot at the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.

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

• PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m.

• PRH, Women's Leadership Guild General Meeting and Agency Presentations, 6 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• PRH, Joint Replacement Preparation Class, 3 p.m.

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• PCM International Peace Day Event

• Music On Main, 6 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

• WSU, Football Weekend Golf at Palouse Ridge

• WSU, Football Weekend Golf at Palouse Ridge

• Pullman Senior Center, 34th Annual Great Active Adults Prosser Balloon Rally (RSVP by Sept. 1)

• Pullman Depot at the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.

• PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m.

• PRH, Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, 6 p.m.

• City Council Town Hall, 7p.m.

• PRH, Invisible is Invincible Support Group, 4:30 p.m.

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30pm. Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel

• Music On Main, 6 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

• WCHS, Mutt Strut, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., see pg 21

• Pullman Depot at the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.

Smoke, Smoke, Go Away: Helpful Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe During Smoke Season

As smoke season is right around the corner on the Palouse, it's important to learn how to keep children safe and healthy should air quality levels worsen into the late summer. “Every summer I dread the moment that smoke decides to roll in and stay for a few weeks,” says Dr. Katie Hryniewicz, Pediatrician at Palouse Pediatrics. “And on the Palouse, that likes to coincide with other things like summer grass pollen season and the onset of harvest. Needless to say, if you have asthma, it can be a really bad trifecta!”

The effects of wildfire smoke can pose unique challenges for children of different age groups so let’s explore age-specific strategies to help children stay healthy and safe.

• 0-3 Years Old: For infants and toddlers, it's crucial to minimize exposure to smoke as much as possible. Keep children indoors with closed windows and doors to maintain a clean indoor environment. Use air purifiers or filters to improve air quality within your home. Create a calm and engaging indoor space with age-appropriate toys and activities to keep them occupied. Ensure they stay wellhydrated by offering frequent sips of water or breast milk/formula.

• 4-6 Years Old: Children in this age group can begin to understand the importance of staying indoors during smoke season. Encourage them to engage in indoor play, reading, or arts and crafts. Consider setting up an air-filtered play area or "clean room" to provide a safe space. Encourage proper hand hygiene and ensure they drink sufficient water throughout the day. Use creative methods like storytelling or videos to help them understand the importance of avoiding smoke exposure.

• 7-11 Years Old: With older children, focus on educating them about the health risks associated with smoke exposure. Teach them how to check air quality indexes and involve them in monitoring updates in the community. Encourage indoor activities such as puzzles, board games, or science experiments to keep them engaged. It’s also important for them to drink plenty of water and practice proper hand hygiene. Take time to openly communicate and address any concerns or questions they may have about smoke season.

• 12-15 Years Old: Pre-teens and young teenagers can play an active role in staying healthy during smoke season. Teach them how to properly wear N95 masks when going outdoors or when air quality is poor. Encourage them to participate in indoor exercises, such as yoga or home workout routines, to stay physically active. Engage them in discussions about the importance of maintaining good air quality indoors, such as avoiding the use of candles or incense. Remind them to drink water regularly and speak up if they experience any respiratory symptoms.

• 15+ Years Old: Teenagers and young adults can take more responsibility for their health during smoke season. Encourage them to stay informed about air quality conditions and make

decisions accordingly. Teach them about the potential health risks of smoke exposure and the importance of wearing proper masks when necessary. Support their involvement in indoor hobbies, creative projects, or virtual social activities. Remind them to prioritize hydration, practice good sleep habits, and seek medical care if they experience severe respiratory symptoms.

Navigating smoke season on the Palouse requires a collective effort to prioritize the health and well-being of children and adolescents, especially those with asthma. Dr. Katie says that “your child with asthma should have a yearly well check plus be seen at least every 3-6 months for asthma visits.” She encourages parents to take inventory now and get ahead of smoke season, don’t wait for it to get here. Below is Dr. Katie’s list of things to ask yourself heading into smoke season:

‰ When did your child last see their doctor?

‰ Has your child had any asthma flares recently?

‰ Have they been to the hospital or emergency department at all this year?

‰ Has your child needed oral steroids?

‰ Are they on a controller medication daily?

‰ If so, has it needed to be adjusted in the past year?

‰ Does your child have any baseline daily symptoms that could be better addressed?

‰ How frequently does your child use their albuterol rescue? Is it expired or does it need to be refilled?

‰ Do you have school asthma forms updated?

‰ Do you have an asthma action plan?

“For allergy season and smoke season, when it comes to asthma, I always like to be preventive instead of reactive,” says Dr. Katie. “So schedule that visit now while the skies are still blue!”

To establish care or schedule an appointment with Dr. Katie, or another pediatrician at Palouse Pediatrics, please call our Pullman (509-332-2605) or Moscow (208-882-2247) office. Learn more by visiting the Palouse Pediatrics website.

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Pullman Communit y Council on Aging

A legacy of caring for

Pullman Community Council on Aging said goodbye to the Program Coordinator Taylor Weech. ey were a key member in relaunching the Senior Chore Service and made a huge impact on this program. ank you Taylor!

Claire Echanove is our new Program Coordinator, they are excited to bring their passion for community care to PCCoA.

Pullman

Senior Chore Service

Senior Chore Service matches volunteers with seniors who need assistance around their home. Services include outdoor chores like lawn care, leaf raking, and snow shoveling, indoor services like furniture rearranging, light housekeeping, limited maintenance/repair and companionship visits.

Eligible Seniors:

• Age 60 or older

• Pullman resident

them becoming a

anks to our wonderful volunteer groups and our sustaining individual volunteers, Pullman Meals on Wheels continues to consistently provide hot, nutritious, lunchtime meals to homebound local seniors 365 days a year.

Eligible Seniors:

• Age 60 or older

• Pullman resident

• Unable to leave home unassisted or for whom leaving takes considerable and taxing e ort

• Unable to cook meals that are appetizing and healthy Meals are available 7 days a week; recipients can also choose to receive only on selected days.

Addition information, including details on becoming a volunteer, are available at www.pullmanccoa.org/meals-on-wheels

• Preference is given to seniors lacking nancial or social support, but any senior may request help

If you would like to volunteer, or think our services with Meals on Wheels or the Senior Chore Service would bene t you please contact our Program Coordinator at pccoaprograms@gmail.com or at (509) 332-9627

Big Future, Small Price Tag!

Pullman Center in Profile

The fantastic group of professionals at the Pullman Center are enthusiastic and busy preparing for the new school year. Almost all of our Center's efforts and our students' services at this time get the support of our main office. Office Manager Leathia Botello and Office Assistant Trena Dean '23 shared their excitement and observations about getting everyone and everything ready for an excellent class start, September 20. What's happening at the Center and your office?

Dean: It's super busy! Lots of calls and conversations with new and returning students and their families. I talk a lot with students because I want to make things easy and clear for their return to school.

Botello: Yes, we are in constant contact with students helping them with to-dos and deadlines. We want everything to run smoothly on the first day of class for everyone. Currently, we are also onboarding new colleagues for our growing Center!

What is a topic that comes up frequently?

Dean: Dealing with FAFSA [Free Application for Federal Student Aid] can be a real challenge for students. We can't do the work for the students, but we are here to help connect students to colleagues who can resolve problems. We take the time each student needs, which can vary a lot. I want everyone to experience the least resistance to the process and stay excited about returning to school later this month.

What else is important in the preparations at our Center?

Botello: We are excited about our revamped in-person student orientation.

News & Updates

CCS Pullman is hiring! We are inviting applications for a student service position, and we are looking to fill adjunct teaching vacancies in Biology, Physics, and Psychology for the academic year '23-24. Apply asap at bit.ly/ccspullmanjobs

The orientation will provide the finishing touch on our totally-ready campaign for the fall term. And it's going to be fun and show a sense of pride and welcome in the Bigfoot community.

Dean: Ha, cleaning and organizing! We will have the Annex look great and welcoming when everyone arrives. We want this to be a place where students want to be, to study and hang out, and enjoy a break from real-world demands. What's a priority for you regarding the start of the fall term?

Botello: Getting students connected to the many resources available while enrolled at SFCC. Advising, counseling, transfer planning to WSU, student clubs and government, services at WSU, and free unlimited rides on Pullman Transit. The WSU Recreation Center and fitness and wellness classes at the WSU Chinook Center are popular with our students, who have access as long as they maintain full-time enrollment and check in with us during the first days of the term.

Dean: I remember each start of the term as hectic and stressful when I was a student. So much information to absorb, so many to-dos in classes or school business. I am working to make everything easy and enjoyable for students.

We are excited that David Hall returns to teach GED & HS+ classes at the Pullman Center on September 20. Hall holds an MA in Multicultural English Literature and Language from Heritage University and a Bachelor of Arts from WSU in Digital Technology and Culture. Prior to joining our Center, Hall taught ESL/TEFL/ESOL in Prague, Czech Republic, and in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We welcome Dr. William Schlosser to our Pullman faculty group. An accomplished economist, educator, and environmental scientist, Dr. Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to Spokane Falls Community College. His passion for cross-disciplinary education has led to unique contributions in business development, forestry, and international relations. Above all, Dr. Bill is dedicated to fostering student success.

Dr. Intissar Yahia returns as the instructor for English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Pullman Center. She holds a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Technology from Washington State University, where she serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor with the Intensive American Language Center. ESL classes at the Pullman Center offer schedule choices on M-Th, and the enrollment fee is $25.00.

Left - Trena Dean, Right - Leathia Botello

The City of Pullman is preparing to move forward with Project Downtown Pullman, the reconstruc�on of Main Street between Spring Street and Grand Avenue planned for 2024. This will create more space for “people centric” ac�vi�es as well as improve sidewalks, streets, u�li�es, and streetscapes.

The contract goes out to bid in fall 2023 and construc�on is scheduled to begin in spring 2024. During construc�on, alterna�ve pedestrian routes will be available to get customers into businesses.

The project, funded by roughly $9 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, aims for a vibrant downtown a�er pandemic recovery.

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS, SCAN FOR A 1-ON-1 MEETING

Beginning Piano Various Sessions

Offered Sept. 18Dec. 19, Ages 4-6

Fall Frenzy Pickleball Tournament

Oct. 7, Teams of 4 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ages 15+

Pullman Aquatic & Fitness Center Sale

20% Off Annual Membership

Sept. 1-30

Senior Center Activities

• 34th Annual Great Ac�ve Adults Prosser Balloon Rally Sept. 23-25, RSVP by Sept. 1

• 125th Anniversary Tour Campbell House Sept. 16, RSVP by Sept. 8

• Free Yoga for Seniors every M, Tu, F 10-11:15 a.m.

All community members are invited to a�end the City Council Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. This is an opportunity to engage with your elected officials and neighbors. Come to share your ideas and voice your opinions.

This Town Hall will include representa�ves from all wards.

Welcome back Cougs! As WSU’s fall semester begins, Pullman Transit returns to full service (Community Plus Service Level). Visit www.pullmantransit.com for more informa�on or download the PTBusBeacon mobile app.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Centre for the Arts at Gladish Update!

We are getting ready for our nearly $10,000,000 remodel! To date, we have raised $1.4 million of our goal, and that is from help of you, our community!

This month has been a busy one for the Centre for the Arts at Gladish!

We removed all the auditorium seats, and gave away nearly 200 of them to community members like you! We also began getting the roof to the auditorium reinsulated so that it stays a more regulated temperature all year round! Pictured below is the contracting crew working on finishing that work! We wouldn ’t be able to do this project without support from our community. If you are interested in donating or buying a seat to the new auditorium, call us, visit or site, or swing by our office!

Website: www.cftagladish.org

Phone: 509-332-8081

Email: info@gladishcommunity.org

Address:

115 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

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

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

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

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

Link to Buy-a-Seat

Example of seat placard, design not finalized

Auditorium Entrance

Little Theatre Entrance

Little Theatre Remodeled Space

*All concept photos courtesy of Design West

Washington Idaho Symphony Season Tickets available now!

The Washington Idaho Symphony is excited to let you know that season tickets are available now for Season 52! Our first Concert is ‘Something Purple ’ on October 8, 2023 at 3pm at the U of I Admin Auditorium! Get your tickets now at wa- idsymphony.org

Something Purple will feature a guest composer, Shuying Li with their piece, ‘Purple Mountain ’ here is Shuying Li ’s bio and a little bit more about them!

Praised as “a real talent” (The Seattle Times) with “vivid, dramatic” (San Francisco Chronicle) and “enjoyable” (Gramophone Magazine) scores, and “an incredible span of compositional tool box ” (American Record Guide), Shuying Li’s compositions have been performed by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Ningbo Symphony Orchestra (China), Alarm Will Sound, American Lyric Theater, Argus Quartet, Four Corners Ensemble, Hartford Opera Theater, Donald Sinta Quartet, Norfolk Contemporary Ensemble, Women ’s Wind Ensemble, Orkest de ereprijs (Netherlands), Avanti! Chamber Orchestra (Finland), ICon Arts Ensemble (Romania), Cecilia Quartet (Canada), 15.19. Ensemble (Italy), Ascanio Quartet (Italy), Atlas Ensemble (Netherlands), among others. Shuying has received awards or grants from OPERA America, China National Arts Fund, ASCAP/CBDNA Frederick Fennell Prize, The American Prize, International Antonin Dvorak Composition Competition, New Jersey Composers ’ Guild Commission Competition, International Huang Zi Composition Competition, Melta International Composition Competition, etc.

Website: www.Wa-IdSymphony.org

Phone: 208-874-4162

Email: info@wa-idsymphony.org

Address:

311 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

Originally from China, Shuying holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the Hartt School. A passionate education, Shuying has taught and directed the Composition/ Music Theory Program at Gonzaga University. She joined the faculty at California State University, Sacramento, in Fall 2022. Shuying is the founder and artistic director of the contemporary ensemble and non -profit organization Four Corners Ensemble and its annual festival, Operation Opera. Recent or upcoming projects include performances by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Boston Modern Orchestra “The President's Own” United States Marine Band, Windscape Woodwind Quintet, The Chelsea Symphony, Washington -Idaho Symphony, Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia; an opera commissioned by the Shanghai Conservatory of Music with librettist Julian Crouch in development with the Houston Grand Opera supported by OPERA America; an orchestra consortium commission by 13 orchestras; and two band consortium commissions including a CBDNA West/Northwest Region “Bridgework” Commission. For more information, please visit http://www.shuyingli.com.

The Food & Shelter Folks

Cougs Volunteer to Fight Hunger

We are so grateful for our WSU student volunteers! We recently talked to two volunteers who are juggling classes with community engagement. If you are interested in volunteering at Community Action Center, please go to: https://www.cacwhitman.org/volunteer/ Antonio Geter

Major: Basic Medical Sciences

I wanted to do something I cared about and something that was close to my heart. Growing up, my family had a little bit of food insecurity so I gravitated toward the food bank. I try to volunteer twice a month, but depends on my work schedule because I work full time. Right now, I am finishing out my undergrad degree and am applying to med school.

As a volunteer, I help people get groceries to their car or restock the food. My favorite part of volunteering is getting to meet the different people we help and impact and getting to hear their stories. Back in 2020, there was this guy who came who had recently moved to the area. He was living out of his car, so he couldn’t take refrigerated food. He couldn’t take canned food because he didn’t have a can opener. I saw him two or three months later; he used other CAC programs to get stable housing. It was cool talking to him because you could hear the pride in his voice. He now had a home and a place to store food in his refrigerator.

I would encourage people to come out to the food bank. I know a lot of people are hesitant to visit the food bank because they think they will be perceived a certain way. I want people to know there is no judgment. Use the resources that are there to help the people in the community!

Emily Weidner

Major: Has a Bachelors in Animal Science, currently getting prerequisites for Vet School

I’ve been trying to volunteer about once a week as my time allows. The work I do as a volunteer kind of depends on the day. Sometimes I help at the food bank making sure everything is stocked or helping people to their car with all their food. I also volunteer in the garden; they have plots in the community garden. I weed or take care of the garden so they can grow as much produce as they can for the food bank.

My favorite part of volunteering is being able to give back to the community. I grew up here and got a lot from it, and being able to give back is really special. Community Food is a really great resource for the whole community to have.

As far as future plans go, I have a lot of school ahead of me hopefully with vet school. After that, I am not 100% sure, but I’m probably staying in the Pacific Northwest. Probably focusing on animal medicine for small and large animals. I have a lot of time ahead of me to figure it all out!

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/ We are requesting the following donations:

• Pasta

• Soup

• Cereal

• Canned meats

• Ramen noodles

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

FOOD PANTRY

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