(Richland, WA) Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) staff, including all Fixed Route coach operators and Dial-A-Ride drivers, have been invited to dress in red, white, and blue attire on Wednesday, July 3, in celebration of Independence Day. This day out of uniform, suggested by Fixed Route Coach Operator Bradley Mathews and approved by BFT management, will provide an opportunity for all BFT staff to share their patriotic pride with the Tri-Cities community. Mathews will be dressed as Uncle Sam while driving Route 268 tomorrow in one of the BFT military appreciation buses. It leaves Knight Street Transit Center in Richland at 10:30 a.m. In the fall of 2022, Ben Franklin Transit unveiled four military appreciation buses. All BFT Fixed Route buses and Dial-A-Ride vehicles are made in America and have been proudly appointed with a U.S. flag decal.
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Prosser Memorial Health's Benton City Clinic is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Michael Adling, DO, to its team of family medicine providers! Dr. Adling brings extensive expertise in family medicine, with a background that includes completing his residency at the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and more recently, Dr. Adling provided care at Lourdes West Pasco Family Clinic. Dr. Adling obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from California State University Long Beach. Dr. Adling is certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Family Medicine, and a member of both the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice, and the American Osteopathic Association. At Benton City Clinic, Dr. Adling will provide a wide array of services across all age groups, specializing in family medicine, well-child visits, women's health services and care for acute illnesses. His holistic approach to medicine is rooted in osteopathic philosophy, which focuses on treating the whole person. Dr. Adling's commitment to medical education and comprehensive patient care enriches his practice. Dr. Adling is also active in various volunteer roles, offering his medical skills to community health initiatives and educational events. Making his home in the Tri-Cities, in his leisure time, Dr. Adling enjoys being with family, going on walks, and playing volleyball. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael Adling, call the Benton City Clinic at 509.588.4075. To learn more about his services, or more services offered from Prosser Memorial Health, visit prosserhealth.org. Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Association recently announced two promotions effective July 1st, 2024. Kyle Harrington has been promoted from Vice President/Accounting Manager to Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. Kyle started with the Association in 2018, serving as Accounting Manager for five years and was promoted to Vice President in January 2023. Heather Staudinger has been promoted to Assistant Secretary and Branch Manager of the Kennewick Clearwater office. Heather was hired as a Management Trainee in September 2020 and promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of the Clearwater office in July 2023. Yakima Federal Savings and Loan is a Washington State-chartered Mutual Savings Bank with 130 employees and over two billion dollars in assets. Yakima Federal serves more than 55,000 customers with products focusing on checking, savings, and home loans. The bank is open to everyone residing in Washington and Oregon and is a member of the FDIC. Yakima Federal Savings and Loan has been in business since 1905. Learn more at yakimafed.com. The Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities (DRC) is pleased to announce the launch of a community survey aimed at understanding the level of awareness of its services within the Tri-Cities region. This survey will also explore potential partnerships and identify areas where the DRC can expand its offerings to better serve organizations, individuals, and communities in Benton and Franklin Counties.
While the DRC provides mediation to help relieve the load of our courts, we are also a low-cost option for obtaining legally binding agreements without the need to go to court. The DRC provides services in both English and Spanish. The Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities offers professional mediation services to Benton and Franklin Counties, assisting those in conflict to reach mutually acceptable agreements. The DRC also provides facilitation, education, and training to individuals, businesses, and organizations to enhance the skills necessary for managing and resolving conflict. "We believe that community feedback is crucial to our mission of providing effective conflict resolution services," said Paul Shelp, Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities. "This survey will help us gauge the community’s awareness of our services and identify new opportunities for growth and collaboration." The DRC’s main goal is to serve our community as a valuable resource for facilitation, training, and education, and to provide affordable, yet effective mediation services to clients. "We are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring that our services meet the needs of our community," added Paul Shelp. "Your feedback is invaluable to us." We invite all community members and organizations to participate in the survey and share their insights. Your feedback will play a critical role in helping us enhance our services and foster stronger partnerships within the Tri-Cities area. To participate in the survey, please visit https://5a12dl18mhy.typeform.com/to/xJEbMeN9. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and all responses will be kept confidential. Thank you for your time and support in helping us better serve our community. Contact Information: Dispute Resolution Center of Tri-Cities 5219 W. Clearwater Avenue – Suite 11 Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 783-3325 Email: [email protected] Website: https://drctc.org For further information or media inquiries, please contact Paul Shelp at 509-783-3325 or [email protected]. |
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