We are honored to have Dawn Seagren join our C21 team as our Sales Manager! Dawn has come to us from Arizona, after deciding to re-locate to Tri-Cities to be closer to her daughter, son- in-law and grandchildren. Her list of achievement speaks for itself when we say having Dawn will be a key asset to our branch!
Dawn received her real estate license in 1978, and since then has used her experience to solidify her position as a successful Broker and Owner of several real estate offices. She was recognized as being a Top Producing Agent in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area as well as Realtor of the Year in Scottsdale. To top everything off, Dawn is a certified Real Estate Instructor! Her passion has transitioned into mentoring both new agents and experienced producers in order to ensure they see advancement within their real estate careers. We are thrilled to see Dawn’s track record with success continue with Century 21 Tri-Cities!
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Domestic Violence Services Benton & Franklin Counties, February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. Youth advocates will be at Barnes & Noble this Saturday, February 8th from 11AM to 4PM to share what a healthy relationship looks like, what can be warning signs and answer questions. Information will be provided along with craft projects. Prevention works.
Domestic Violence Services provides advocacy and support for the survivors of domestic violence and their children in Benton & Franklin Counties offering wrap-around services to our clients at no charge to them. They offer prevention, housing, legal, and crisis advocacy as well as providing emergency shelter for those impacted by intimate partner violence. Their 24/7 crisis line is 800-648-1277. Mid-Columbia Libraries announces Natalie McQuade, a junior at Delta High School, as the 2020 Poetry Out Loud Southeastern Washington Regional Champion. The competition was held Jan. 23 at Kennewick library.
Miss McQuade will go on to compete at the state level competition on March 7 at The Museum of Glass in Tacoma. The competition, presented in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. The winner of this competition will advance to the national finals in Washington, DC, on April 28-29, 2020, where $50,000 in awards and school stipends will be distributed. Chad Bartram, Benton PUD General Manager since January 2013, has provided notice to Benton PUD Commissioners of his intention to retire effective February 29, 2020.
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28, the Benton PUD Board of Commissioners plan to introduce a resolution that will lead to the appointment of Rick Dunn as the General Manager effective March 1, 2020. The board anticipates final approval of the appointment at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 11. Bartram has been with the District for 19 years holding positions of Director of Finance & Business Services and General Manager. Previously, Bartram worked at Energy Northwest for 15 years and served on active duty as a U.S. Army officer for over 5 years. Dunn, a native of the Tri-Cities area and graduate of Kiona-Benton High School in Benton City, is currently serving as the Senior Director of Engineering and Power Management and has been with Benton PUD since 2007. In his current role, Dunn is responsible for system engineering, distribution design, conservation and renewable energy programs, and power contracts and analytics. Dunn’s previous utility experience includes working at Umatilla Electric Cooperative in Oregon and Salt River Project in Arizona. A graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, Dunn has more than 33 years of electrical power and utility systems engineering and operations experience in both the public and private sectors. “The Commission is pleased with the strategic direction that has been underway for several years relative to maintaining low retail rates, improving customer service offerings, modernizing our electric system, and implementing advanced technologies” said Jeff Hall, President of the Benton PUD Commission. “We are fortunate to have Rick Dunn who is extremely well-qualified to build on these successes as well as address our next set of strategic challenges including acquisition of capacity resources to meet customer loads, securing power contracts and addressing uncertainty in west coast power markets.” “I am very thankful for having had the opportunity to work with such a great group of dedicated and skilled employees, and a supportive Board of Commissioners,” said Bartram. “It is absolutely amazing what our employees have accomplished over the last several years. Under Rick’s leadership, I see more great things ahead.” The Academy of Children’s Theatre is performing a musical production of Disney’s “Freaky Friday” for two consecutive weekends beginning February 21. The show performs on February 21 and 29 at 7 p.m. and on February 22, 23, 29, and March 1 at 3 p.m. All performances or at the ACT studio, located at 213 Wellsian Way in Richland.
Based on Broadway’s Disney musical version of “Freaky Friday”, the cast features 34 youth actors and six adults. In the lead role as Ellie is Tayler Riley, who follows in the famous footsteps of Jodie Foster and Lindsey Lohan. Playing her mother Catherine is Ann Archer. Director is Josh Darby. The warm-hearted and hilarious plot explores the adventures the mother and daughter experience when they magically swap bodies and have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, they must work together to solve the mystery of how to break the spell. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this engaging musical production. Petersen Hastings Recertified by Center for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX) for 12th Straight Year1/24/2020 Petersen Hastings in Kennewick, Washington is honored to announce our recertification from the Center for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX) for the 12th straight year. This certification is only granted by CEFEX to firms that demonstrate adherence to fiduciary best practices. It is a hallmark accomplishment as it signifies conformity to a recognized global standard of fiduciary excellence.
The CEFEX certificate requires that advisors undergo annual fiduciary assessments conducted by the program’s expert analysts to ensure they are upholding fiduciary standards and that practices are in place in order to achieve cultural excellence, supported by documented and structured processes. The CEFEX Fiduciary assessment, in detail, includes administrative review, analyzes structure systems and reporting – where conflicts of interest may be addressed, analyzes risk and characteristics of the portfolio, and samples client deliverables. Because of this, advisors are better able to manage client portfolios and expectations through education, reporting, and disclosure. “CEFEX is pleased to once again, include Petersen Hastings amongst an elite group of investment advisors who have demonstrated adherence to professional practices that define a standard of fiduciary excellence,” said CEFEX Managing Director, Carlos Panksep. “They have earned the right to use the CEFEX Mark which indicated the firm’s established practices are aligned with investors’ interests and worthy of trust and confidence.” “Embracing the fiduciary standard has been and continues to be a pillar of the Petersen Hastings mission, and we are excited to be one of the few firms in the country that have been CEFEX certified as fiduciaries for over ten years,” said Matthew Petersen, Chief Compliance Officer. “We have been able to achieve this through our entire team’s dedication to putting the interest of our clients ahead of our own.“ Petersen Hastings is a Registered Investment Advisor located in Kennewick, WA. As a primary fiduciary, Petersen Hastings serves committed investors with complex financial needs. Our multigenerational team of experienced and credentialed professionals delivers innovative solutions through The Trusted Financial PathTM to enhance and preserve wealth. For additional information contact Scott Sarber at 509-735-0484 or [email protected]. Trios Hospital at Southridge and Lourdes Medical Center recently acquired new technology in the field of robotic guidance and navigation for spinal surgery. This platform technology is designed to improve safety and accuracy within the operating room. The navigational robot provides improved visualization of patient anatomy to help optimize patient treatment. The system is designed to streamline the surgical workflow and reduce radiation exposure to surgeons and staff. This revolutionary robotic navigation platform is the world’s first technology to combine a rigid robotic arm and full navigation capabilities into one adaptable platform for accurate trajectory alignment in spine surgery. The system’s advanced technology solution is designed to enhance safety and improve efficiency for patients, staff and surgeons in the operating room.
“At Trios Health, we this specific technology because it will help enhance safety and improve efficiency for our patients and surgical team,” explains John Solheim, Trios CEO. “It does this by promoting less invasive procedures and decreasing surgery time. For our patients, this means less time under anesthesia, improved infection control, and a shorter recovery.” Rob Monical, Lourdes Health CEO, adds, “The streamlined workflow this new platform offers also means less radiation exposure for our surgical teams. It’s a win-win, offering benefits to both our patients and our staff.” Prosser Memorial Health Holding Go Red for Women Luncheon at Desert Wind Winery in Prosser1/24/2020 February is Heart Health month and on Friday, February 7th at 11:30 a.m. at Desert Wind Winery in Prosser, Prosser Memorial Health will be sponsoring a Go Red for Women Luncheon in partnership with Prosser Memorial Health Foundation and Prosser Heart Center. Heart Disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute! The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health.
Speakers at the February luncheon will be Prosser Heart Center Cardiologist Dr. Karan Bhatti, Emily Haines speaking on her personal experience losing her sister to heart disease at 41, and Melissa Jeng, who at birth was given a life expectancy of just two years. Now at age 51, she will talk about her heartfelt journey of procedures, adventures, family and faith. “It is important to shine the spotlight on women’s heart disease and raise awareness with all of us on what the signs and symptoms to watch out for as they are different than with men. I will also talk about the role family history, diet and exercise play in the prevention and management of heart disease.”- Prosser Heart Center Cardiologist Dr. Bhatti The event emcee will be entrepreneur and speaker Shae Frichette. Shae is a long-time advocate for the Go Red for Women movement and hosts Wine & Arts Saves Hearts at their family winery Frichette, located on Red Mountain. Tickets for the Go Red for Women Luncheon are $50 each or a table of 8 may be purchased for $375. Event proceeds benefit the Women’s Health Fund at Prosser Memorial Health Foundation. Attendance includes a gourmet lunch, wine, fashion show, and gift bag. Tickets are available for purchase online at prosserhealth.org, via Eventbrite at pmh_goredforwomenluncheon.eventbrite.com, or by calling Prosser Memorial Health Community Relations at 509.786.6601. Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care is hosting its 40th annual Hospice Gala presented by Prosser Memorial Health on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 5 pm. This year the event will be held at Puterbaugh Farms in Mabton. This event has been made possible with the sponsorship support of Prosser Memorial Health and Thrivent Financial.
This years’ Hospice Gala is a masquerade-themed event, and the event is held annually to benefit programs, supplies, and services at Heartlinks. This is one the valley's most premier charity events, hosting over 275 guests from across Eastern Washington. This is a very special event to help raise critical funds needed to care for children and adults living in Benton County and Yakima County who are facing terminal illnesses. Guests will be treated to award-winning wine, cocktail reception, plated dinner, live auction, and silent auction. Last year, because of the generous support of the local community, $100,000 was raised to provide much needed care to over 400 people, and free grief support services to all who need it. Tickets are already sold out, but individual and business sponsorships are still available. Sponsorships range from $250 - $3,500. This year’s Gala is need of silent auction items (i.e. baskets, gift certificates, and experiences). For the 40th anniversary of this event, there will be some very fun items to bid on. There will be a “New Orleans trips for two”, Holland America Cruise to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, or Canada/New England, and Diamond Club Mariners Tickets. Can’t make it to the event? You can still bid, just contact Shelby at 509-837-1676. Heartlinks would like to thank our Title Sponsor: Prosser Memorial Health; Presenting Sponsor: Jay Kelley of Thrivent Financial; Gold Sponsor: Manley Crop Insurance/Basin Pacific; Silver Sponsors: Wise Hospice Options, Bellevue Healthcare, Bale Breaker Brewing Company, Coyote Canyon Winery, Treveri Cellars, Benton REA, and Conover Insurance; Bronze Sponsors: Horse Heaven Grain, Shipley & Pease, Castle Catering, Columbia Bank, and U.S. Cellular. Join us as we celebrate the service Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care has continued to provide throughout Benton and Yakima County since 1978. Be a part of one of the most important community events around the Valley to strengthen and grow Heartlinks. Learn more at heartlinkshospice.org. Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) today announces Transit as the official mobility app for the Tri-Cities area. Transit counts millions of active users in more than 200 cities worldwide, and is now available for BFT riders to track their bus in real-time with the leading transport app in North America.
Upon launching the app, BFT riders see nearby options and departure times in big text and bright colors. Users can easily navigate the region, aided by accurate real-time bus ETAs, trip planning, step-by-step navigation, and crowdsourced real-time information with Transit’s GO feature. BFT’s partnership with Transit offers a comprehensive, easy-to-use and widely adopted app for riders. Under this agreement, BFT will also receive anonymized usage data and customizations to better serve the public, such as the ability to send important information directly to riders via Transit’s home screen. “People waiting at a bus stop are constantly looking down the road to check for their bus, but this new app takes away that uncertainty,” said BFT General Manager Gloria Boyce. By endorsing Transit as its official app, BFT joins dozens of other public transit agencies across North America that have partnered with the app, including Boston’s MBTA, Baltimore’s MDOT MTA, Silicon Valley’s VTA, Metro Transit in St. Louis, and Montreal’s STM. “Partnering with a single app that prioritizes transit makes it clear to riders where they can go for information,” said David Block-Schachter, Chief Business Officer of Transit. “We’re excited to work with BFT and to see more people using Transit as part of their daily routine.” The community is invited to stop by the BFT booth at the Family EXPO this weekend, January 24-25, hop on and tour a BFT bus, download the Transit app, and get their questions answered by BFT staff. Transit is available to download for iPhone and Android at www.bft.org and applicable App stores. |
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