Chaplaincy Health Care is excited to announce an upcoming sale event made possible by the incredible generosity of Saager’s Shoe Shop. A substantial collection of high-quality footwear was graciously donated by Saager’s Shoe Shop, allowing Repeat Boutique to offer community members an unbeatable deal to support the hospice care programs provided by Chaplaincy Health Care in Benton and Franklin Counties.
 
“Repeat Boutique is a beautiful program in Tri-Cities, as it promotes sustainable shopping habits for our community while funding a greater cause” said Chaplaincy CEO Laurie Jackson, “Not only are shoppers getting a stellar deal on new and like new goods at Repeat Boutique, but the profit from all sales goes toward the funding of our Hospice House program, Corks Place Children’s Grief Center, and other bereavement programs that we offer free of charge”.
 
Join community members and shoppers alike Friday June 23rd- Saturday June 24th at Repeat Boutique in Uptown Richland and take advantage of the exceptional deals offered on a wide range of high-quality footwear, clothing, home goods, and more. Sales include buy-one-get-one deals and 10% discounts!
 
Learn more about Repeat Boutique at ChaplaincyHealthCare.org/repeat-boutique

The 2023 Summer Reading Program runs through August 21. Readers can participate in fun challenges and activities, attend cool programs, and win awesome prizes. There are four reading challenges – baby, youth, teen, and adult.

This year’s theme is “Find Your Voice,” which means your voice has power. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. Our voices include the sounds we make, the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, and the actions we take each day to impact our world. 

All you have to do is register online or through the Beanstack app on your phone, keep track of the time/days you read or listen to a book and complete the challenges, activities, or book reviews which in turn earn you badges to win prizes. The prizes are geared toward each reading level and include bicycles, a skating party, gift cards (up to $100) and a Nintendo Switch!

To register, or for more information, visit https://richland.beanstack.org/reader365. 
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There are also special programs for all ages this summer designed to help you find your artistic skills through writing workshops, crafts, and more! Check out our event calendar here: https://www.myrichlandlibrary.org/programs-and-events/event-calender.

Pickleball fever has swept the nation, quickly becoming the fastest growing sport in America and now the official state sport of Washington. Please join us on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lawrence Scott Park as we open the largest outdoor Pickleball complex in the State of Washington. With the addition of 12 new championship quality courts combined with 3 existing courts, this complex makes Kennewick the Pickleball capital of the State. A 74 foot by 45 foot picnic shelter pavilion and new restroom complement the new courts.

Community members, sponsors, and dignitaries will share how this dream became a reality. The project was partially funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, but is a true community partnership with funding coming from Toyota of Tri-Cities, Retter & Company Sotheby’s International Realty, and Club 509 Pickleball.

The first 100 people get their choice of 2 free tamales from Miss Tamale or a shaved ice cup from Kona Ice. This is also your chance to learn the basics of Pickleball with Club 509 Pickleball offering free instruction. Mayor McKay alongside sponsors and City staff will play the first game, and officially open the complex for play after a short speaking agenda.

Lawrence Scott Park is located at 6020 W. Quinault, Kennewick, WA 99336.

For more information, please contact Nick Farline at 509-585-4544 or [email protected].

Prosser Memorial Health is excited to announce Dr. Jacobo Rivero will now provide Occupational Medicine services full-time at Prosser Memorial Health’s Prosser Clinic. A long-time Yakima Valley resident and familiar face, Dr. Rivero has been with Prosser Memorial Health for over a decade. In recent years, he has been caring for patients in the Emergency Department at Prosser Memorial Hospital and served as PMH Chief Medical Officer from 2017-2020. Since 2020, Dr. Rivero served as the Site Occupational Medical Director for Medcor at Bechtel at the Hanford site in Richland, Washington.

“When Prosser Memorial Health approached me to lead and expand their Occupational Medicine program, I became excited. With rapid growth in agriculture and viticulture among other industries, there is an increasing need in the Valley for more access and services in Occupational Health.” Dr. Jacobo Rivero

Dr. Rivero completed his residency training as a Family Physician in Family Medicine Spokane, a program affiliated with the University of Washington. He received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma Metroploitana in Mexico City. He is board-certified in Family Practice. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP). He is a Certified Medical Examiner by the Federal Motor Safety Carrier Administration (DOT), and a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Occupational Medicine services offered at the Prosser Clinic include: Work related injury care and management, fitness for duty examinations. Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. Pre-employment, annual, and exit physical examinations. Adult immunizations. Audiometry and Vision Screening for Job placement Analysis. Support and management of Hearing Conservation and Respiratory Protection programs. Industrial and Agricultural Surveillance (work hazard exposure). Urine Drug Screen, DOT Urine Drug collections, Etc.

Dr. Rivero is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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Prosser Memorial Health is excited to welcome Dr. Rivero into his new role and offer Occupational Medicine services to the communities we serve. The Prosser Clinic is located at 336 Chardonnay Avenue, Suite A. Dr. Rivero is now accepting new Occupational Medicine patients. To schedule an appointment, please call 509.786.1576 or learn more at prosserhealth.org.

The Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners adopted a hybrid work schedule whereby staff may be working either on site or remotely to provide services Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
The port’s office building, located at 350 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick Washington, will be staffed to serve the public in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..
 
For the convenience of customers, the port offers the following alternatives to in-person business:

• Pay bills by mail:   350 Clover Island Drive, Suite 200, Kennewick WA 99336
  
  
• 24-hour drop box:  A payment drop box is a part of the port’s office building at 350 Clover Island Drive. The box is found on the southwest (marina) side of the port’s office building.
  
  
• Make automatic payments: Customers are encouraged to work with their bank to arrange automatic payments to the port.
  
  
• Marina slips: Marina-related paperwork (leases, transfers, billing, insurance, haul-outs, etc.) can be managed via email, postal mail, or by appointment.
  
  
• Invoicing/billing questions/meetings: Often, staff can email or file-transfer documents, or arrange an online or phone conference as an alternative to an in-person visit. Please call 509-586-1186 or email [email protected] for assistance.  

Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) is serving up the Summer Reading Challenge for readers of all ages! The annual challenge began June 1, and participants can read or listen for 15 hours before Aug. 18 to complete the challenge and be entered to win a prize.

Registration and details are at midcolumbialibraries.org/reading-challenges. Participants can use the Beanstack app to log their reading, earn badges, and be eligible for prizes. Or, participants can pick up a reading log in person at their local MCL branch.

Kids ages 12 and under who finish the challenge receive a free book; and teens and adults get a lunch tote bag, while supplies last. All finishers will be entered to win a Nintendo Switch Mario bundle. All prizes are provided by Friends of Mid-Columbia Libraries.
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MCL has an exciting line up of Summer Reading Challenge activities and performances scheduled including an online author visit with Josh Funk on June 7 and 8 and live reptiles with the Reptile Lady in Prosser, Kennewick, Pasco, and Othello on June 22. Additional children’s music concerts, puppet shows, and other entertainment take place later in the summer. Information about weekly and special events can be found at midcolumbialibraries.org/calendar and on Facebook.

GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc. welcomes Roger “RJ” Ermola as Partner, practicing out of its Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, Washington locations.

Mr. Ermola has been practicing personal injury law since 2007 and specializes in negotiation, litigation, mediation, arbitration, and trial. He is licensed to practice in Washington, New Jersey and in the Federal District Courts of Eastern Washington, Western Washington, and New Jersey. He originally joined GLP Attorneys in 2013 as a litigation attorney in its Tacoma, Washington location.

“We are excited to have “RJ” return to GLP Attorneys. In addition to bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge back to our firm, his passion for justice, client service and the communities he serves supports our continued growth in the state,” said Sean Ayres, Shareholder for GLP Attorneys.

Prior to returning to GLP Attorneys, Mr. Ermola was the managing attorney for a prominent personal injury firm overseeing operations in their Spokane, Boise, and Salt Lake City offices.  He has been an Eagle Member of the Washington State Association of Justice for the past ten years and currently serves on the Court Rules Committee. Each year he teaches a class on government at Satori Camp for gifted and highly capable teenagers in Cheney, WA and is currently mentoring an APR Rule 6 Law Clerk, who upon successful completion of the program will be eligible to take the bar exam.

“I am excited to return to a firm that places its commitment to client service and its employees first and grateful for this opportunity to serve the communities of Eastern Washington along with those in Vancouver and Portland,” said Mr. Ermola. “GLP Attorneys is a special place with a positive, collaborative culture and a passionate focus on the client. I am truly excited to once again be working at the largest and best personal injury firm in Washington State.”
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GLP Attorneys has pursued justice for the wrongfully injured throughout the Pacific Northwest for over 36 years. With nine offices, 30 attorneys, and 130 professionals, GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in the state of Washington. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.glpattorneys.com/.

The Prosser Memorial Health Foundation is proud to announce the winners of our 2023 Healthcare Scholarship. A big congratulations to Carson Bailey from Prosser High School, Julianna Phillips from Prosser High School, Kimberly Rosas from Kiona Benton High School, and Jaylean Pineda from Grandview High School. Each winner received $2,000.00 towards their higher education in healthcare. Their commitment to education and the field of healthcare is commendable!  

The Prosser Memorial Health Foundation Scholarship is open and awarded each year to high school seniors in our primary services areas, Prosser, Grandview, and Kiona-Benton, with one recipient chosen from each district. This year, we added an ‘At-Large,’ winner outside of the service area as well. Applying students must be pursuing a career in healthcare to be considered for the scholarship. Applications are reviewed and scored on several criteria by a group of PMH Foundation staff to determine the winner.

Prosser Memorial Health Foundation is proud to offer this scholarship and help bring in a new generation of healthcare workers! To learn more about the foundation and view our upcoming events, visit us online at www.prosserhealth.foundation.