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Yakima Federal Savings and Loan is pleased to announce a contribution of $40,500 to local charities serving Central Washington. The donation will be distributed to 13 regional organizations that specialize in providing care, food and housing to those with needs in our community.
The charities receiving funding are: Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity, Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity, Kittitas County Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Charities Housing, Yakima Union Gospel Mission, Tri-Cities Union Gospel Mission, Camp Hope (Yakima), Rod's House (Yakima), Yakima Neighborhood Health, Love INC (Yakima), Second Chance Center (Tri-Cities), Grace Clinic (Tri-Cities) and Forge Youth Mentoring (Tri-Cities). “These are organizations who are in the trenches every day doing the hard work for our communities” said Leanne Antonio, President and CEO of Yakima Federal Savings and Loan. “We are happy to be able to provide some extra help this year.” This latest set of donations are part of an ongoing commitment to supporting local communities. So far in 2022, Yakima Federal has given more than $465,000 back in direct contributions to the community and over $70,000 in event and community sponsorships. In 2021, Yakima Federal donated over $430,000 to local community organizations. Yakima Federal Savings and Loan is headquartered in Yakima, WA. and has been in business since 1905. The association has ten branches in Central Washington and over $2 billion in assets.
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 Dr. James Wallace Prosser Memorial Health is proud to continue growing our team and we are excited to welcome Dr. James Wallace as a full-time emergency physician! Dr. Wallace has been working in Emergency Medicine for 30 years and is certified in Advanced Cardiac, Advanced Trauma, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, as well as a certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Wallace received his bachelor’s from the University of Oklahoma and MD from the University Texas Southwestern, however he is very much a Washington native having settled into the Pacific Northwest immediately after finishing school. He completed an internship and residency with the University of Washington in Seattle and went on to build his professional career in Port Angeles. Dr. Wallace also speaks Spanish, a skill that is essential in our communities and allows him to efficiently communicate and care for our patients! Dr. James Wallace is now caring for patients in the emergency department at Prosser Memorial Hospital in Prosser. To learn more about Dr. Wallace, our emergency department, or Prosser Memorial Health, you can visit our website prosserhealth.org or call 509.786.2222. Key Information for Traveling Through Tri-Cities Airport During the Winter Holiday Season12/15/2022 The busy holiday travel season is in full swing at the Tri-Cities Airport. Flights are expected to go out full until the beginning of 2023, so passengers should arrive early to help make their travel day as smooth as possible. We ask that those traveling the next few weeks to please keep the following in mind:
Allow extra time to find parking. PSC has short-term, long-term and credit-only lots available for passengers to park in, all of which are a short walk to the terminal. Lots may fill up quickly, so travelers should give themselves extra time to find an available spot. Consider checking your bags. Since planes will be full, airlines will likely be checking passenger bags at the gate. Consider checking your bags to lighten your load and save time going through security and boarding the plane. Be prepared for longer-than-usual TSA lines. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects passenger numbers for the winter holidays to be very close to pre-pandemic levels. Aim to arrive at least two hours before your flight to give yourself ample time to go through security and get to your gate. Think 3-1-1. When going through the security checkpoint, come prepared to follow the 3-1-1 rule for your liquids and gels: 3 ounces of liquid in a 1 quart bag, 1 bag per person. Higher quantities of breast milk, medicines, and hand sanitizer are permitted but may require further inspection. Know which holiday items can travel in your carry-on. TSA has policies that affect holiday travel. Learn ahead of time which items you can bring on the plane or need to check in your luggage.
Greet passengers on the curb. When picking up someone from the airport, please use the cell phone lot and have the passenger call you when they arrive and have their bags. You can then pick them up on the curb. This minimizes congestion at the terminal, and makes a smoother holiday journey for everyone. Christmas at Plateau
Savor the season at Plateau, Wildhorse Resort’s fine dining restaurant. Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, you can expect the most delicious and elegant dinner in the region. Order from the daily menu on Saturday or enjoy an exquisite prix fixe menu on Sunday. As always, you can expect to find the perfect wine to pair with your meal. Call 541-966-1610 for reservations. Christmas at Traditions Tis the season for a holiday special at Traditions at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. On December 25, 12-9pm, Traditions will feature a very special Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Enjoy Prime Rib with Roasted Garlic Shrimp, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Garlic Herb Fingerling Potatoes, and a delicious dessert. Priced so you can bring the entire family. See the full menu at wildhorseresort.com. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Rivers Event Center The biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in Eastern Oregon happens at Wildhorse Resort & Casino on Saturday, December 31. Countdown to 2023 in the Rivers Event Center and celebrate the dawn of a new year while you and your friends enjoy free live music and party favors. Dance the year away to classic tunes and top hits as only the High Street Band can deliver them! A west coast favorite, this energetic and engaging band with its highly lauded horn section injects fun and entertainment into every event. Doors to the Rivers Event Center open at 8pm and the band starts at 8:30. Admission is free. Rest your feet between dances and try your luck in the casino where Late Night Hot Seats drawings will deliver cash prizes every 30 minutes from 10pm to 2am. The Countdown Keno Tournament begins at 9pm for another chance to win. Learn more about how to play at wildhorseresort.com or visit the Club Wild desk. Ages 21 and over. New Year’s Eve at Wildhorse Sports Bar The Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino is hosting a party on New Year’s Eve with live entertainment. Beat Frequency will bust out hit tunes starting at 9pm. Seen on The Voice and X-Factor, they’ll bring their well-known talent to Wildhorse to play a variety of genres that will inspire you to celebrate 2022 with warmth and 2023 with passion. New Year’s Eve at Hamley Slickfork Saloon Treat yourself to a delicious meal at Hamley Steakhouse for New Year’s Eve then join the party upstairs in the Slickfork Saloon. Dance the night away to your favorite tunes played by DJ Big Wispr from 9:30 to 12:30. A small $5 cover charge enters you into the evening’s raffle drawings. You might win Wildhorse or Pendleton Whisky merchandise, bowling or movie passes, gift cards, and more. Order the NYE signature drink and keep the glass. 21 and over. Hamley & Co is located at the corner of Court and Main in downtown Pendleton. Go to Hamley.com for information. New Year’s Eve at Quaking Aspens Lanes Celebrate with the whole family at Quaking Aspens Lanes at Wildhorse Resort with two opportunities to “countdown” to the new year. A special New Year’s Eve package offers two hours of bowling for six people, shoe rental, a large pizza, unlimited soda, party favors and the traditional countdown to the new year. The early session runs 7:30pm-9:30pm, the late session is 10pm-midnight. The entire six-person package is only $85. What a great way to celebrate with kids and keep them part of the tradition! Be sure to make your reservations by going online to wildhorseresort.com or by calling 541-966-1690. Wildhorse Cineplex The Wildhorse Cineplex shows the top new movies every day between noon and midnight. Adults attending matinees (before 4pm) get in for the price of a child. Go to http://www.wildhorseresort.com/cineplex to view the schedule and movie trailers and to purchase tickets. Adults, $10; children, $8; Seniors, $8. Wildhorse Sports Bar The Wildhorse Sports Bar is the area’s best venue for live entertainment. Each weekend, top Regional and Northwest artists appear on stage from 8pm until midnight. Happy Hour is from 3 to 5pm, Sunday through Thursday, with drink specials and specially priced food. The Late Night Menu guarantees you won’t go to bed hungry. The entertainment is FREE. Ages 21 and over. December 16-17 Groove Surfers Variety December 23-24 Nuketown Variety December 30-31 Beat Frequency Variety (music begins at 9pm on NYE) About Wildhorse Resort & Casino: Centrally situated between Boise, Spokane and Portland, Wildhorse Resort & Casino is a popular destination resort with entertainment for the entire family. Wildhorse features two 18-hole golf courses, 300 hotel rooms, slots, table games, movie theaters, bowling, arcade, a variety of restaurants, an RV park, and so much more. Conveniently located off I-84 at exit 216, the resort easily accessible for enjoying entertainment like concerts, live comedy, pow wows, poker tournaments, parties, and conventions. Wildhorse offers over 1200 slots, all your favorite table games, live keno, and bingo. Just four miles east of Pendleton, Oregon, Wildhorse is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Also owned by the CTUIR, Hamley & Co. a historic western store, café and steakhouse that anchors downtown Pendleton and is a tourist must-see. About the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation: The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation comprises the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes, formed under the Treaty of 1855 at the Walla Walla Valley. In 1949, the tribes adopted a constitutional form of government to protect, preserve and enhance the reserved treaty rights guaranteed under federal law. The American College of Cardiology has recognized Lourdes Health for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Lourdes Health was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in November based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort. However, women are more likely to have atypical symptoms. Other heart attack symptoms include, but are not limited to, tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, heartburn-like feeling, nausea or vomiting, sudden dizziness and fainting. Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms. They have streamlined their systems from admission to evaluation to diagnosis and treatment all the way through to appropriate post-discharge care and recommendations and assistance in patient lifestyle changes. “Lourdes Health has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Tri-Cities with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Lourdes Health with Chest Pain Center Accreditation.” Hospitals receiving Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the ACC must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves: completing a gap analysis; examining variances of care, developing an action plan; a rigorous onsite review; and monitoring for sustained success. Improved methods and strategies of caring for patients including streamlining processes, implementing guidelines and standards, and adopting best practices in the care of patients experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of stringent criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other administrative staff who earnestly support the efforts leading to better patient education and improved patient outcomes. “People tend to wait when they think they might be having a heart attack, and that’s a mistake,” said Kena Chase, Chief Nursing Officer at Lourdes Health. “The average patient arrives in the emergency department more than two hours after the onset of symptoms, but what they don’t realize is that, the sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage to the heart and the better the outcome for the patient. With our new accreditation, we hope to bring greater awareness to the importance of timely care and help even more people in the Tri-Cities.” The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like Lourdes Health access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including emergency treatment of heart attacks. Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) invites readers to feel “all the feels” this winter season during its annual winter reading challenge, going on Dec. 17, 2022 through Jan. 31, 2023.
Sponsored by Beanstack, "All the Feels" is a reading challenge for all ages and provides a great way for students to stay engaged with reading and connected to the library this winter break. Online registration is open now; readers can start logging their time and completing activities beginning Dec. 17. Registration and details are available at midcolumbialibraries.org/reading-challenges, or by visiting any MCL branch. Participants can learn about the history of emojis, explore their importance, and discover fun activities to express themselves fully, all while earning badges on a bingo card! Everyone who earns a bingo badge by Jan. 31 will receive a special edition winter reading mug (teens and adults) or a free book (kids), while supplies last. Prizes are provided courtesy of Friends of Mid-Columbia Libraries and McDonald’s Restaurants. Gesa Credit Union’s Inaugural “Day of Service” Gives Back to More than 50 Local Organizations12/8/2022 Gesa, a community-focused credit union, today announced the sweeping impact of its first ever “Day of Service,” an employee initiative that encourages Gesa employees to give back to local communities. Celebrated October 10 on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Gesa closed its 28 branches to allow its team members to spend the day volunteering, giving back, and making a difference in their communities. In total, 53 organizations across Washington benefitted from Gesa’s extensive volunteer work.
Gesa’s team members volunteered for a variety of organizations and nonprofits including food banks, medical clinics, community enrichment programs, education institutions, parks and recreation centers, animal shelters, and more. “At Gesa, we’re passionate about uplifting the communities we serve, and we are honored to have partnered with these organizations, as they make such a positive impact across our state every day,” said Don Miller, President and CEO of Gesa Credit Union. “We wanted to give our team members the day to support organizations and causes they are personally passionate about. It really was amazing to see everyone come together to make an even bigger impact in our local communities.” Organizations helped included the Grace Clinic in Kennewick, Spokane Humane Society, Seattle Public Schools, and YWCA of Yakima. At the Grace Clinic, Gesa’s Operations Support team assisted with yardwork, deep cleaning, and painting the facility. Team members who volunteered at the Spokane Humane Society helped walk dogs, complete office work, clean the kennel areas, and performed updates to the main storage area. For Seattle Public Schools, team members picked up trash from playgrounds and nearby sidewalks. In Yakima, Gesa team members assisted in the set up of the YWCA’s largest fundraiser of the year and donated a prize for the event. Gesa team members volunteered at the following organizations: Moses Lake
Pullman
Spokane
Tri-Cities
West Side
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Yakima
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
For more information about Gesa Credit Union’s involvement in the community, visit https://www.gesa.com/community. The Clover Island Boat Launch is closed until further notice. The public launch, which is owned by the Port of Kennewick and located on Clover Island in east Kennewick was closed at the direction of the Department of Ecology. The action was taken to allow time for removal and clean-up of debris resulting from a December 7, 2022, fire within the Clover Island Yacht Club’s boat house moorage.
Two of the yacht club boat houses burned and several others adjacent boat houses suffered exterior damage. Boat houses are boat storage shelters and are not residential buildings. The Clover Island Boat Launch will remain closed until clearance is received from Department of Ecology, which was onsite following the fire. Responders placed floating booms within the marina to capture any materials, chemicals or spilled fuel. Port of Kennewick CEO Tim Arntzen praised the emergency response by the agencies involved and gave kudo to the port’s temporary maintenance worker, Ricardo Garza, who first noticed the fire and called 911. “I want to recognize the outstanding efforts of the many first responders involved with the early morning fire at the Clover Island Yacht Club Marina. The amount of interagency cooperation in responding to and containing the fire was impressive. From the dispatchers who took the 911 call, to the Kennewick Fire Department and Kennewick Police Department, to the prompt support from Richland Fire Department, Pasco Fire Department, and Benton County Sheriff’s Office—they moved quickly to choreograph an incredibly complex fire suppression response. And it was heartening to know that our emergency service agencies have trained and have protocols in place to respond to marina fires—which by their nature are complex and hard to contain given the limited access from land, the close-proximity of neighboring structures, and the additional potential danger from fuel onboard the boats within those structures. I witnessed a staggering number of responders working shoulder-to-shoulder and bringing all manners of tools and equipment to bear in fighting that fire. Indeed, having those many agencies working together to battle that blaze was critical in minimizing damage and further loss.” Arntzen added, “I am also pleased with the actions of the Port of Kennewick’s maintenance personnel who first noticed the fire, called 911, advised the Yacht Club, and deployed the port’s spill response equipment to assist Department of Ecology with containment.” The American College of Cardiology has recognized Lourdes Health for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Lourdes Health was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in November based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort. However, women are more likely to have atypical symptoms. Other heart attack symptoms include, but are not limited to, tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, heartburn-like feeling, nausea or vomiting, sudden dizziness and fainting. Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms. They have streamlined their systems from admission to evaluation to diagnosis and treatment all the way through to appropriate post-discharge care and recommendations and assistance in patient lifestyle changes. “Lourdes Health has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Tri-Cities with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Lourdes Health with Chest Pain Center Accreditation.” Hospitals receiving Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the ACC must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves: completing a gap analysis; examining variances of care, developing an action plan; a rigorous onsite review; and monitoring for sustained success. Improved methods and strategies of caring for patients including streamlining processes, implementing guidelines and standards, and adopting best practices in the care of patients experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of stringent criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other administrative staff who earnestly support the efforts leading to better patient education and improved patient outcomes. “People tend to wait when they think they might be having a heart attack, and that’s a mistake,” said Kena Chase, Chief Nursing Officer at Lourdes Health. “The average patient arrives in the emergency department more than two hours after the onset of symptoms, but what they don’t realize is that, the sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage to the heart and the better the outcome for the patient. With our new accreditation, we hope to bring greater awareness to the importance of timely care and help even more people in the Tri-Cities.” The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like Lourdes Health access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including emergency treatment of heart attacks. The Washington Public Utility Districts Association presented its annual awards recognizing achievements demonstrated by individuals serving public utility districts. The Washington PUD Association presents awards annually for lifetime achievement and meritorious action in a life-threatening situation (Good Samaritan Award). In addition, the Association presents a $1,500 educational scholarship to a graduating senior of a PUD employee.
Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Mason PUD No. 3 Commissioner Linda Gott The Washington PUD Association awarded Mason County PUD No. 3 Commissioner Linda Gott with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is the highest honor of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association. The award recognizes the commitment of an outstanding individual to the philosophy and purpose of public power and to the Washington PUD Association. Linda has served four terms in office, first elected in 1999. During her 24 years, Linda has continually proven her commitment to the philosophy and purpose of public power on the local, regional, and national levels as well as the mission and vision of the Washington PUD Association. “Along with serving as a PUD 3 Commissioner, she was a crucial participant and supporter of the formation of the Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) in Washington State and has served several terms on the board of directors for this organization,” said Annette Creekpaum, Mason PUD No. 3 General Manager. “She is an active board member of Energy Northwest, appointed to the Board of Directors in 2007, and elected to the Executive Board in 2018. Linda has served as president of the Public Utility Risk Management Services (PURMS) organization. She also served six years on the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) Board of Trustees and is a current member of the American Public Power Association's (APPA) Legislative and Resolutions Committee as well as the Policy Makers Council. She previously served for six years as the PUD'S representative to the Economic Development Council (EDC) of Mason County and continues to actively promote the benefits of public power and its involvement in the build-out of rural telecommunication systems using fiber optic technology. Her support and dedication to public power and rural broadband has helped pave the way for growth for PUDs overall.” Washington PUD Association presents Good Samaritan Awards to Skagit County PUD employee The Washington PUD Association presented the Good Samaritan Award to Sharon Mataya, Customer Service Supervisor for Skagit County PUD. The award honors a PUD employee who, in the past year, demonstrated meritorious action in a life-threatening situation. In March of 2022, Sharon was returning home and approached a four-way stop where a Skagit Transit bus was stopped with its emergency flashers activated. Sharon stopped and ran over to see if assistance was needed. When Sharon reached the bus, she observed a male passenger unconscious. Sharon and two other individuals administered CPR until medics arrived. Medics were able to revive the man and credited Sharon's actions for saving the man. In a letter of recognition presented to Mataya in April of 2022, the Skagit County PUD Board of Commissioners and General Manager recognized her actions stating, “Skagit Public Utility District believes in recognizing staff members, their actions, and outstanding efforts in service to the organization and the community” adding that “Sharon’s quick response, immediate actions and effective CPR contributed to the efforts of saving a life.” Educational Scholarship awarded to student from Benton County WPUDA awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Zachary Darling, the son of Benton PUD employee Anthony Darling and Tammy Darling. The annual scholarship is awarded based on academic performance, community service and extracurricular activities, and an essay on topics related to PUDs. Darling is a 4.0 student, a varsity athlete, an Eagle Scout, and involved in many extracurricular activities. His essay focused on broadband technologies and the future benefits of increased access and technological advancement. The Washington Public Utility Districts Association advocates for 27 not-for-profit, public utility districts across the State of Washington and one joint operating agency, Energy Northwest. |
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