Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business - June 2016 by Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business/Senior Times

June 2016

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Agriculture

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Real Estate & Construction

Northwest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine builds new home Pages 29

Business Management

LINK provides unique opportunities pages 45

he Said It “The site is projected to attract $500 million in private investment at full build-out.” - Tim Arntzen, CEO for the Port of Kennewick speaking about the redevelopment of Vista Field page 35

Kennewick company to create new source of green energy By Jessica Hoefer for TCAJOB When it comes to hydroelectric power, most people think of a mighty river and a massive dam. Electricity is generated when the build up of water is released from the reservoir. The energy of water falling over the dam is then converted into electric energy through a turbine. There are about 2,500 hydroelectric plants in the United States, and most have elevation drops where the water falls from 50 to more than 300 feet. But Jerry Straalsund, president of Percheron Power in Kennewick, set his company’s sights on something smaller. “There are a lot of places where there’s small drops of less than 30 feet. You have to handle of lot of water to get power, but we were interested in finding the best technologies to make these smaller projects viable. Irrigation canals are usually pretty flat for a while. They are designed so that the water doesn’t flow too fast. Then there will be engineered drops often to 30 feet or so to accommodate the terrain change, and that’s what we’re looking at,” Straalsund said. In order to be successful at harnessing power from small drops, Straalsund and his team needed to improve on the Archimedes Hydrodynamic Screw Turbine already being used in Europe. While efficient at collecting energy from areas like canals, the European technology is expensive, especially if it needs to be shipped to the United States. Percheron Power came up with a solution to make the turbines out of composite material instead of metal, and reached out to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and its Technology Assistance Program. For more than two decades, PNNL has offered qualifying companies support with about a staff-week worth of technological assistance. Since the program’s inception, Gary Spanner, PNNL’s manager of economic development, said PNNL has helped with more than 1,300 projects. “We’ve done projects such as energybalance calculations, biofuels process development and a lot of materials characterization,” Spanner said. “For Percheron, we developed some prototype turbine blades.” uPOWER, Page 53

Scott Keller, the Port of Benton’s executive director, has floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the Columbia River and give him a view of the Port’s USS Triton Sail Park.

An office with a view

By Mary Coffman Like jobs, not all work spaces are created equal. Some offices are bland, boring and bound to stifle creativity. Some companies, like Google and Facebook, create lively, bright, exciting open work spaces with couches, comfy oversized chairs and modern furniture. They offer employees options on where and how they want to spend their work day — from a quiet corner nook, to working from a couch in a living room setting. Those metropolitan work spaces also offer views of the city from the top floors of skyscrapers. As the area has grown, most of the commercial and office space has developed in a sprawling manner, rather than upward. But what the Tri-Cities lacks in skyscrapers, it makes up for in the views available.

Just ask Scott Keller, executive director of the Port of Benton. Keller’s previous office was spacious, but it certainly did not offer the view he has now. Previously the Port of Benton’s executive offices were in an aging building on George Washington Way. But in 2013, the Port of Benton bought a 24,000 sq.-ft. riverfront building that had been the former Richland headquarters of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). “We had been thinking about building an office down by the river, but the estimate for that was about $4 million for a 10,000 sq.-ft. building,” Keller said. The Port negotiated with SAIC and was able to purchase its building for $950,000. They renovated and remodeled the building and lease about 10,000 sq.-ft. to tenants. uOFFICES, Page 46

BNSF builds $26 million coal dust suppression facility in Pasco By Jeff Morrow for TCAJOB If the Millenium Bulk Terminal—a proposed facility in Longview—ever gets built, the BNSF Railway company will be ready to go. Millenium is pushing to build a $680 million terminal to help transport coal to Asia. The proposed project is undergoing a staterequired environmental impact study, which includes a public comment period with Cowlitz County and the Washington State Department of Ecology. The plan calls for up to eight trains a day carrying coal from mines in Montana and Wyoming that travel to the terminal. Those trains would pass through the TriCities on their way to Longview and could have environmental impacts on the area. Opponents, many from western

Washington, are concerned about coal dust, the effects it would have on the health of Washington residents, and problems with climate change. This is where BNSF Railway steps in. The company built a $26 million highspeed coal dust suppression re-spray facility in 2015 in the Pasco hump yard in anticipation the Millenium project will eventually be approved. The BNSF Pasco yard in Pasco, where train cars are transferred for their future destination, employs about 250 people. Since Jan. 27, 2015, when the first train was sprayed, almost 1,000 trains have gone through the Pasco facility on their way to Vancouver, British Columbia. uBNSF, Page 11

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Cat Tales Zoological Park offers rare opportunity to get up close with big cats By Elsie Puig for TCAJOB 17 tigers, three pumas, two bobcats and A regal tiger stretches out in the sun, two black bears.” perched atop a branch. It lazily pops up For a small donation visitors can feed its head up every few minutes and glanc- the animals by hand through a secure es around. enclosure. The park also offers guided Even though relaxed, its eyes are tours, special events, educational propiercing and wild. It’s a sight to behold grams and zookeeper training. and it’s only a few feet away — almost Cat Tales is dedicated to increasing at arm’s reach. the appreciation of wildlife and exotic There are few places in the Pacific species through education, exhibits and Northwest where you can get close conservation. Guided tours educate visienough to touch and even feed some of tors about the wild cats and raise awarethe most exotic and rare felines in the ness about the importance of protecting world. these endangered species. One of those places is Cat Tales ZooWhile Cat Tales keeps mostly lions logical Park in Spokane. Though small and tigers, they’ve been known to keep at only three acres, this hybrid sanctu- some leopards, pumas, lynx, and Afary-zoo is a refuge rican servals. They for tigers, lions and “Currently Cat Tales is even have some nonother felines. animals as home to a single black feline Visiting the sancwell, such as exotic leopard, a lion, 17 tuary is a rare opbirds and bears. portunity to get up Mike and Debbie tigers, three pumas, close and personal Wyche founded the two bobcats and two with a White Tiger, a sanctuary in 1991, black bears.” spieces extinct in the never expecting it to wild and only found become as large and in captivity. popular as it is now, - Savannah Fisher, The animals said Matt Hearst, Cat Cat Tales Zoological Park come from various Tales’ manager. locations around the For the Wyches, U.S. Some come to Cat Tales after being it was a way to build a safe facility to kept illegally as household pets, others provide sanctuary for exotic animals. from roadside menageries and some are Without facilities like these, many of former circus cats relaxing in retirement. the animals would have been transferred Still others come to Cat Tales through to the private sector with less than adexchanges with other zoos and facilities. equate care and poor living conditions. Occasionally, Cat Tales does minimal “Their mission is truly special,” captive breeding to assist in populating Hearst said. “It’s not done for profit. In other qualified zoos and facilities. fact, it runs at a loss for most of the time. “The endangered species are illegal But they are truly committed to it.” to own, so they get confiscated pretty The zoo also serves as a school and quickly,” said Savannah Fisher, one of certification site for zoo-keeping stuthe zoo’s students. “In the animals we dents who receive practical experience have here, that’s just the lions, the tigers working with the animals. The Cat Tales and the leopard. Currently Cat Tales is Zoological Training Center teaches stuhome to a single black leopard, a lion, dents all aspects of zoo operation in ad-

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At Cat Tales there are 17 tigers, each with a different story and personality — just ask the zookeepers. Some were born at Cat Tales; others were confiscated from the private sector or homes and brought to the zoo.

dition to learning to care for the animals. The zoo relies heavily on ticket booth sales and gift shop purchases to support it. Through generous donations, the zoo can feed and care for the animals. It does not receive any federal or state funding. The animals’ enclosures are their homes, and they’re happy to stay there, Hearst said. “If they don’t have to hunt, predators tend to relax; they can easily sleep up to 20 hours a day,” he said. Hearst said Cat Tales is unique because it allows visitors to be closer to the animals than at traditional zoos, and there is the opportunity to feed the ani-

mals. Both the zoo and school are at the same site in Mead, just north of Spokane. Exit Interstate 90 on Division Street and travel north for about 12 miles, take Highway 2 for six miles and the zoo is on the right. Cat Tales Zoological Park is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through September. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information visit www.cat tales.org.

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Audra Distifeno........................ 23, 54 Allen Johnson................................ 52 Jessica Hoefer...................... 1, 13, 49 Jeff Morrow..........................1, 20, 55 Elsie Puig............................. 3, 19, 45 Beau Ruff....................................... 51 Scott Truscott................................ 24 The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business (TCAJoB) accepts original columns from local professionals, educators and business leaders. The goal of these pieces is to share useful business tips and knowledge with other area professionals. It is best to contact the TCAJoB office for a copy of contributor guidelines before submitting anything. Although we cannot publish every submission we receive, we will keep columns that best fit the mission and focus of the TCAJoB for possible future use. The TCAJoB also accepts original letters to the editor and guest editorials. Submissions must include the writer’s full name and daytime contact information for verification. All submissions to the TCAJoB will be edited for spelling, grammar, punctuation and questions of good taste or libel. If there is news you’d like the TCAJoB staff to report on, or if there are any topics you’d like to read about, please contact the TCAJoB news staff via email at editor@tcjournal.biz. The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business (TCAJoB), a publication of TriComp Inc., is published monthly and delivered at no charge to identifiable businesses in Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Kennewick, Prosser and Benton City, Wash. Subscriptions are $27.10 per year, prepayment required, no refunds. Contents of this publication are the sole property of TriComp Inc. and can not be reproduced in any form without expressed written consent. Opinions expressed by contributors and advertisers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TCAJoB staff, other contributors or other advertisers, nor do they imply endorsement by TCAJoB staff, other contributors or advertisers. Every effort will be made to assure information published is correct; however, we are not liable for any errors or omissions made despite these efforts.

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guish themselves outside of their careers, through charity work, leadership and community involvement. Previous winners are not eligible to compete. Young professionals can nominate themselves or may be nominated by business associates, customers, family or colleagues. A judging committee will choose the top candidates, who will be featured in the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business’ October edition. Nomination deadline is Aug. 31. Applications and instructions are available at www.tcjournal.biz.

Cancer Center clears clutter

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center at 7350 W. Deschutes Ave. will have its Cancer Crushing Clutter Clearance from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The Cancer Center is clearing out 15,000 sq. ft. in its basement and selling plenty of usable items, from toilets to desks, furniture for the home and office, décor, janitorial supplies, Christmas decorations and more. All proceeds benefit the TCCC Exceptional Past, Extraordinary Future Building Fund. Construction materials will be available at bargain prices. If you would like to donate to the sale, contact the Foundation at 509-737-3414.

Surge in rental home scams

Rental scams might be a common trick these days, but unfortunately, it is still common for house hunters to fall for it. The Better Business Bureau serving the Northwest has noticed an uptick in rental scams being reported through its BBB Scam Tracker. Since being launched in 2015, Scam Tracker has received about two dozen complaints concerning rental scams in the Northwest. About half of those have occurred in the last six months. Recently, a Wenatchee man reported someone trying to rent out his house without him knowing. He told BBB officials he’s had several people show up ready to move in, despite the home not being for sale or rent. Rental home scammers generally prey on victims who do not live in the area, in hopes of taking their cash before they

realize the home is not available. To avoid being a victim of these scams, use the following tips when hunting for a rental property. • Ask for a walk through. If you are renting locally, ask to see the property in person. If you don’t live in the city, reach out to someone you trust who does and ask them to visit the place for you. If the property ‘owners’ make excuses for being unable to show the property, it’s likely a scam. • Research the location. Search the listing online to see if it is being advertised elsewhere. Often scammers steal pictures and try to pass off properties as their own. This is why seeing a property in person is so important. • Pay with a credit card. Never pay a security deposit or first month’s rent with cash, a gift card or by wire transfer. Once you send it, you have no way to get it back if it is a scam. • Be skeptical of low prices. Scammers usually lure in targets by promising low rents, great amenities and other perks. If

the price seems better than comparable properties, it may be a scam. Those who have been a victim to these are other scams should report their experiences to the Better Business Bureau at 509-455-4200 or at bbb.org.

Young Professionals applications sought

The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business is looking for rising stars to highlight in its annual Mid-Columbia Young Professionals edition, to be published in October. Nominees must be 40 years of age or younger on the nomination deadline, Aug. 31, and work in Benton or Franklin counties. Nominees do not have to be business owners. They can be professionals who have distinguished themselves within their career, company or industry, whether they are doctors, lawyers, scientists, dental assistants, inventors, winemakers, chefs, real estate professionals, etc. The Journal of Business is seeking young professionals who also distin-

Lourdes offers veterans care

Lourdes has announced a partnership to provide care to veterans outside the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Veterans Choice Program (VCP.) Qualified U.S. veterans who face wait times in excess of 30 days at the VA or have to travel more than 40 miles from their home can receive care from Lourdes Health doctors. The Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 established funding to pay for healthcare services provided to veterans by private healthcare providers. Through the partnership, Lourdes physicians and other caregivers are authorized to provide primary care, inpatient and outpatient specialty care, and mental health care for eligible veterans outside of VA. Veterans can determine eligibility for the VCP at www.va.gov/opa/choiceact or by calling (866) 606-8198. For more information about Lourdes’ involement with VCP, visit www.acension.org/veterans. uSHOPTALK, Page 6

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ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston to expand Richland operations By TCAJOB staff Lamb Weston is adding a new $200 million French fry processing line at its Richland processing center. The new line is expected to create 128 new fulltime positions. According to a press release from ConAgra Foods, worldwide demand for frozen French fries continues to increase and it is predicted the demand for frozen potato products will grow by 2.6 billion pounds by 2020. The expansion will allow Lamb Weston to continue its global growth trend. Construction on the new state-of-theart processing line will begin this month and is expected to be complete in the

fall of 2017. When operational, the new line will increase annual processing capacity at the Richland facility by more than 300 million pounds. “We have a tremendous opportunity to help our customers realize their global growth projections, but we need to make more French fries to do that,” said Greg Schlafer, Lamb Weston president, in the release. “Investing in capabilities like this is indicative of the opportunity we see in potatoes, and our specific opportunity at Lamb Weston to lead the category.” Lamb Weston partnered with local officials and organizations the State of Washington to establish the expansion

plans, including Gov. Jay Inslee, Sen. Sharon Brown, Sen. Mark Schoesler, TRIDEC, the city of Richland, the Association of Washington Business and the Washington Department of Commerce. “I am so pleased to have Lamb Weston reinvesting in Washington with the creation of 125 new jobs,” Gov. Inslee said, in a prepared statement. “This next generation of food processing in Richland is the perfect match of our agriculture and technology industries, which is why I worked intensively with the company to help them choose our terrific state.” Cindy Reents, Richland’s city man-

ager, said the expansion is not only an investment in the city, but the community overall. “We are thrilled to continue our relationship with this respected company,” Reents said. Lamb Weston’s Richland plant was built in 1972 and employs about 500 people. The company has several offices and facilities throughout the Tri-Cities, including an Innovation Center in Richland, corporate offices in Kennewick and two additional manufacturing facilities in Pasco. Lamb Weston is one of the largest employers in the Columbia Basin, with about 4,500 employees.

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Chamber to award $30,000 in grants

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) have again partnered to offer grants to local businesses through their Small Business Incentive program. Winners will be awarded up to $2,000 each for items and services to grow their companies. Previous grants have helped local companies purchase signage, computers, software, training, website design and more. The program was launched in 2011 and since its start, has awarded 214 grants totaling $150,000. For an application and full details including eligibility, visit www.tricityregionalchamber.com or call 509-736-0510.

Junior Achievement boosts record year

More than 12,000 local students were empowered this past school year thanks to Junior Achievement (JA) teachers, volunteers and donors. Mission Support Alliance and Columbia Center Rotary made it possible for 400 students to visit JA World in Yakima to experience reallife adult simulations including being assigned jobs, living within monthly salaries and budgeting. Grants from Bechtel Group Foundation and ConAgra Foods Foundation helped out at the K-12 and middle school levels, respectively. For more information visit www.jawashingtonsewa.org.

Department of Ecology hosts comment period

The Washington State Department of Ecology is holding a 45-day comment period for modifications to the Hanford Facility Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Permit, Dangerous Waste Portion July 11-Aug. 25. To review the proposed modifications beginning July 11, visit the Washington State Department of Ecology Nuclear Waste Program Public Comment Periods webpage, or view at one of Hanford Public Information Repositories. For a list of those locations or more information, contact Rochelle Twomey at hanford@ecy.wa.gov. uSHOPTALK, Page 8

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June 16 4-10 p.m. Hogs & Dogs Family Festival West Richland Chamber Bombing Range Sports Complex 509-967-0521

June 18 3-7 p.m. Summer Solstice in Demo Gardens WSU Master Gardeners Demonstration Gardens behind Kennewick Library 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick

June 17 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Trios Foundation Golf Classic Trios Foundation Canyon Lakes Golf Course 509-221-5776

June 22 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monthly Networking Luncheon: State of the Ports Tri-City Regional Chamber Pasco Red Lion 509-736-0510

1 p.m. Sagebrush Scramble Pasco Chamber Sun Willows Golf Course, Pasco 509-547-9755 1 p.m. 22nd Annual Scholar Scramble Richland Education Foundation Horn Rapids Golf Course, Richland 509-528-9102

June 23-26 Cool Desert Nights Tri-City Regional Chamber Various locations, Richland www.cooldesertnights.com June 24 1 p.m. 2016 Swings for Hospice Fundraiser for The Chaplaincy Home Health Care Solutions Canyon Lakes Golf Course 509-308-1899

June 26 11 a.m. – 7p.m. Mariachi & More Festival Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber Columbia Park, Kennewick 509-542-0933 July 5 Noon-2 p.m. Monthly Membership Meeting Prosser Chamber The Barn, Prosser RSVP 509-786-3177 July 8 7:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. 2016 Lourdes Golf Classic Lourdes Foundation Canyon Lakes Golf Course 509-546-2254 July 9 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 11th Annual Downtown Hermiston Funfest Hermiston Chamber 541-567-6151 July 11 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monthly Membership

Community Events • Chamber Meetings

Luncheon Pasco Chamber TRAC, Pasco 509-547-9755 July 12 7 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Business Building Breakfast West Richland Chamber Sandberg Event Center, West Richland RSVP 509-967-0521 July 13 Noon – 1 p.m. General Membership Luncheon West Richland Chamber Sandberg Event Center, West Richland RSVP 509-967-0521 July 15 2nd Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Golf Classic American Cancer Society Canyon Lakes Golf Course 509-783-1574 ext. 13

July 16 6-7:30 p.m. Lighting the Path member reception The Chaplaincy The REACH Museum, Richland RSVP 509-736-7416 7:30 – 10 p.m. Evening for the Angels Benefit for The Chaplaincy The REACH Amphitheatre 509-783-7416 July 20 6-8:30 a.m. 2016 Union Breakfast United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties 401 N. Young St., Kennewick 509-783-4102 9-10:30 a.m. Understanding Government Contracting Solicitations Washington PTAC Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center www.washingtonptac.org/ events

Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 Coffman ends 7.5 year stint at Journal of Business

Photo courtesy of Port of Kennewick

Mary Coffman, the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business managing editor since 2008 and the Senior Times managing editor since 2013, has accepted a position as the Marketing Manager for CueSports International in Henderson, Nev. Coffman will work with national, state and regional pool league organizations to attract and retain players. She will also be in charge of social media, email marketing, advertising and promotions. Coffman was previously a reporter for the Tri-City Herald. Congratulations, Mary, and best wishes to you and Dan in your newest adventure! We will miss you.

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New City of Pasco playground dedicated

The City of Pasco opened a new playground structure at the park on Road 60 and Three Rivers Drive in early June. Park impact fees that are assessed on new development in the city paid for the new $140,000 structure. The park, tentatively named Mariposa Park, pending city council action, is a partnership between the City of Pasco and the Pasco School District. For more information visit www.pasco-wa.gov.

Retired teachers able to substitute

Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) Plans 2 and 3 teachers who retired using the 2008 Early Retirement Factors will be able to return to work as substitute K-12 teachers for up to 867 hours per calendar year without having their benefits suspended under a new law, SB6455. The change took effect June 10, 2016 and runs through July 31, 2020. Retired workers must reenter employment after June 10, 2016, and must wait 30 consecutive days after their retirement date before returning to work as a retiree. For more information, visit www.drs. wa.gov/publications/member/multisystem/multi2-3war.pdf.

Kennewick has highest minimum wage in country

According to SmartAsset, a financial technology company, Kennewick has the highest real minimum wage in the country. The study took minimum wage data and compared it to the cost of living for each city to get the city’s adjusted minimum wage. In Washington State, four cities made the top 10 list. This is due to the state‘s minimum wage of $9.47 combined with the reasonable cost of living in the cities. The number one city on the list was Kennewick, with an adjusted cost of living minimum wage of $9.97. Spokane was third at $9.92, followed by Tacoma in sixth at $9.86. Yakima came in seventh with $9.85. Other cities that ranked in the top ten were Kalamazoo, Mich.; Lincoln, Neb.; Omaha, Neb.; Pueblo, Colo.; Buffalo, N.Y. and Bakersfield, Calif. For more information about the ranking visit smartasset.com/blog.

Hanford site tour added dates

The Hanford site cleanup tour has added 10 additional dates. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis through online registration. The tour focuses on environmental clean-up and gives an indepth look at several key projects that support the clean-up effort. Stops include the Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility, Hanford’s Plutonium Finishing Plant and the Waste Treatment Plant. Dates added to the tour are Aug. 2, 3, 10, 16, 17, 24, 30 and 31 and Sept. 7 and 8. To register visit www.hanford.gov/c. cfm/publictours. uSHOPTALK, Page 14

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City, Port of Kennewick move forward with Columbia Gardens By Loretto J. Hulse news@tcjournal.biz Dirt will soon fly at the site of the planned Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village in historic downtown Kennewick. Columbia Gardens is a joint project between the Port of Kennewick, which owns the land, and the City of Kennewick, which is building a wine-wastewater treatment facility and adding streetscaping to the site. The Port has committed to build three buildings on the 16-acre site across from Zip’s and adjacent to Duffy’s Pond on East Columbia Drive. The buildings will eventually house boutique wineries. The Columbia Gardens project is part of an overall plan to reclaim the Columbia River shoreline in that area. “About 120 people from the community showed up for the groundbreaking, which says how much interest there is in reclaiming the waterfront,” said Tana Bader Inglima, deputy CEO for the Port. Bader Inglima said the development will provide the area with a wonderful new gathering space and new retail and restaurant options. Construction on the project was briefly delayed earlier this year when the first call for bids put out by the Port of Kennewick were all rejected. Five bids were received for construction of the buildings and the infrastructure necessary to support them; all were $1 million or more over budget. Part of the reason the bids were so high is the building as originally designed by

The groundbreaking for Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village was well attended by Port of Kennewick and City of Kennewick officials. Shown from left to right: Councilman John Trumbo; Councilman Matt Boehnke; Frontier Communications General Manager Justin Stinson; Wine Boss/Fidelitas consultant to architect and Port, Charlie Hoppes; Port Commissioner Don Barnes; Port Commission President Skip Novakovich; Mayor Steve Young; Mayor Pro-Tem Don Brittan; Port of Kennewick Commission President Lori Sanders; Benton PUD Board Commissioner Barry Bush; City Manager Marie Mosley; building architect Terence L. Thornhill; Port CEO Tim Arntzen; and Big D’s Construction Owner Duane Carlson.

Terence L. Thornhill, Architect, used an innovative wall system, one unfamiliar to contractors in the Northwest. After talking with the contractors, Larry Peterson, director of planning and development for the Port, discovered labor costs were a key element in driving up the cost of the original design. Peterson told commissioners that the contractors submitting the original bids were all worried about the time involved in constructing the buildings. Labor costs run about 50 percent of any project, we said, and with unknown materials and building methods the contractors were worried labor costs would explode. dust devils baseball… it will blow you away!

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To save money and move forward with the project, Port Commissioners voted to complete it in phases. They also chose to use building techniques and more common materials while maintaining the overall look of the design. The redesign of the buildings is being finalized and once completed the Port can put out a call for bids, likely sometime in September. In the meantime, the Port approved Big D’s Construction contract of $277,655 for underground and utility work at the site. The City of Kennewick is also committed to the installation of a wine-effluent pre-treatment system as well as streetscap-

ing, sidewalks, street lighting and additional work on the scenic nature trail by Duffy’s Pond, said City of Kennewick spokesperson, Evelyn Lusignan. “Those improvements have an estimated total cost of $1.3 million … but the city expects the city’s portion of the project to come out under this amount,” Lusignan said, adding that bids on these should go out in late summer. “The site work and underground utilities are not as sexy as a new building but are so very important. We’re moving and grooving all the time and are still shooting to be opening Columbia Gardens next spring — maybe April,” Bader Inglima said.

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Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 BNSF, From page 1 The majority of those trains are filled with coal. Only 20 people from outside the BNSF network have had access to tour the facility, and the TCAJOB was given an opportunity to view the building. The facility is 30 feet tall and 25 feet wide. The height has to be above 22 feet so double-stacked train cars can get through. As the train rumbles through at a top speed of 10 mph, sometimes slower, sprayers automatically drop or rise — depending on the train’s height — and distribute an equal amount of topper agent onto the coal in both volume and consistency. While the building is open, the sprayers get closer to the car and are also protected from strong winds. Only the coal within the train cars is sprayed — not the cars or in between the cars. Technology at the facility allows the sprayers to read how long each car is and then adjust the length of the spray. “There is nothing like this is the world,” said Darrell Curilla, the chief designer of the facility project, which also includes a third main line. “There is one in Canada, but it is much smaller.” Curilla said any product that misses a car lands on the floor, which has a covering and allows workers to recoup the lost product and re-use it. The topper agent is one of seven approved by the government for use. “What’s applied at the mine is also applied here,” Curilla said. “It’s rubberized and it’s totally inert. It’s not toxic and it doesn’t compromise the product.”

A topper agent is sprayed on a passing rail car carrying coal through the highspeed coal dust suppression re-spray facility in Pasco.

As the coal train leaves the mine, the same product is sprayed on the coal as the train leaves at a half-mile per hour. In Pasco, the trains can be sprayed 20 times faster (at 10 mph). “And it smells like kindergarten class in there — like Elmer’s Glue,” Curilla said. Each time a train comes through, BNSF staff members, who are always on call, get emails with detailed reports about the train and how much product was used from the adjacent pump house. Courtney Wallace, regional director of public affairs for BNSF, said the company didn’t have to build the facility. “We are required by the federal government to haul regulated commodities. Our

goal is to get products from point A to point B safely,” Wallace said. “But this (facility) is a condition of a request from our client for export in Vancouver, B.C. We took a look at it, and we decided it was the right thing to do. It adds another level of safety.” Wallace said that BNSF is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, and ownership had to approve the project. If approved, the Millenium project would increase the number of coal trains coming through Pasco. But before that happens, the environmental review process needs to play out. The public comment period started April 29 and ended June 13. Nearly 300,000 comments had been made con-

cerning the project as of press time. Through 2017, those comments will be considered and responded to. Additional studies will be done, if needed, and then the final EIS will be developed sometime in 2017. If the project receives approval, the permitting process will begin. On June 2, a final public hearing about the Millinium project took place at TRAC in Pasco. It lasted eight hours. Those who wished to share their comments to a board comprised of officials from Cowlitz County and the Department of Ecology were given two minutes. Many of the speakers were in favor of the Millenium project, citing the addition of badly needed jobs in Cowlitz County. Others argued that coal dust is a health hazard and the project should be scrapped. Many local politicians fell on the Millenium side of the argument. Larry Haler, a state representative from the TriCities, was one. “We need that project,” Haler said. “It would provide family-wage jobs. Communities across the state such as Longview need family-wage jobs. They buy cars, appliances, and they put their money back into the community.” State representative Brad Klippert, of the Tri-Cities, agreed. “I’m extremely thankful and supportive of what Millenium is doing in this state,” Klippert said. “Citizens want jobs, to support their families by going to work each day. Millenium is making that happen.” Klippert said if the facility wasn’t built in Longview, it would be built in Vancouver, B.C., costing the U.S. jobs and other economic benefits.

Mulhausen earns CFP® certification Katie Mulhausen, an Advisor Associate for Anneliese Johnson, Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® certification marks in accordance with CFP Board certification and renewal requirements. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed financial planning coursework and have passed the CFP® Certification Examination covering the following areas: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. CFP® professionals also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards. “This accomplishment is significant for our practice as well as for our clients,” said Johnson. “The financial planning process is a very personalized, long-term endeavor that demands an acute understanding of an increasingly complex investment landscape.” Ms. Mulhausen is currently only one of five female CFP® professionals serving the Tri-Cities community.

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Benton REA joins Youth Tour program, sends local student to D.C. By Jessica Hoefer for TCAJOB Sixty years ago, before Lyndon B. Johnson was elected as president, the then senator spoke at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association meeting in Chicago, Ill. During that speech, Johnson emphasized that young people visit the nation’s capital to learn what the flag stands for and how government works. Following that address, the first official NRECA Youth Tour was organized. This month, Benton REA joins the tradition of rural cooperatives sending youth to Washington, D.C. Troy Berglund, Benton REA’s member relations manager, said the association participated in a smaller, regional youth tour several years ago, but interest in the program waned. “There were some other co-ops in the state that were participating in the trip to D.C., so we talked to them about the experience,” Berglund said. “The national program is so popular, they have to max out the amount of students the NRECA can send.” As a not-for-profit entity, Benton REA returns excess revenue back to its members in the form of capital credits at the end of each year. Some of those credits go unclaimed and are put in a fund used for the scholarships. Berglund said the fund fluctuates between $10,000 to $20,000 each year, and last fall the board approved to fund both the scholarship program as well as the national Youth Tour for 2016. “Because we’re member owned, we

Hannah Doyle accepts a certificate from Mike Freepons, president of the Benton REA board of trustees, and is recognized at the Benton REA annual meeting in February 2016.

have a bigger involvement in the community than just reliable electricity. Helping in community events and anything that improves the quality of life in the communities that we serve, that’s what we want to get involved with because it affects our members,” said Berglund. Benton REA started accepting Youth Tour applications last fall. The program was open to sophomores and juniors whose families are in the association’s district. Berglund, who was on the review committee, said they received six applications for this first year of participation.

“Each student would fill out an application with activities, awards and scholarships, community service activities and such. We select the final applicants, and the Benton REA panel conducts thorough interviews with students on why they want to attend,” said Berglund. “One of the things I looked at was an understanding that the student selected was representing the Benton REA co-op. So we were looking for a go-getter with leadership skills who had an aptitude for both government and politics.” Benton REA found their candidate in 16-year-old Hannah Doyle, who’d been

crossing her fingers that her local co-op would participate in the Youth Tour program. She’d first heard about it as a freshman at Delta High after entering her school’s National History Day competition. Doyle had won a trip to the University of Maryland for her paper about William Henry Seward, the man who purchased Alaska. “While I was there, I ran into a group from a Missouri co-op Youth Tour. They were talking about what a great experience [the national Youth Tour] was, and since I want to be a lawyer some day, I thought it’d be a great experience to learn how the government works,” Doyle said. “So I came back home and listened to hear if our local co-op participated.” Doyle boarded a plane for the Youth Tour June 9. Benton REA’s marketing and communications coordinator, Elecia Walter, accompanied Doyle as a chaperone. Nationally, more than 1,700 students from various co-ops attended. During her week long, all-expense paid trip, Doyle planned to meet with other students as well as legislators. “That’s definitely what I’m looking forward to the most,” Doyle said. “We’re meeting with Congressman Dan Newhouse and Sen. Maria Cantwell. They said to prepare a list of questions.” Along with conversing with district and state representatives, Walter said there might be additional opportunities for Doyle to represent her local co-op. uBENTON REA, Page 15

Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 SHOPTALK, From page 8

Energy Northwest pays tax

Energy Northwest paid more than $4.4 million in privilege taxes to the State of Washington May 31. The annual tax is levied on public power electricity producers for the privilege of generating electricity in the state. The amount of the tax is tied to the amount of electricity produced. Columbia Generating Station, the third largest generator of electricity in the state, produced more than 8.1 million megawatt-hours of carbonfree electricity in 2015, a refueling and maintenance outage year. Energy Northwest also produces electricity at Nine Canyon Wind Project, Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project and White Bluffs Solar Station. Generation at these four facilities totaled more than 8.4 million megawatt-hours of electricity during calendar year 2015. Columbia Generating Station produces more than 96 percent of the total power generated by Energy Northwest, which is provided at the cost of production to the Bonneville Power Administration for resale to customers in six western states. The only nuclear energy facility in the Northwest, Columbia generates enough electricity to power more than one million homes 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

March of Dimes raises $120K

Hundreds of Mid-Columbians joined together in support of babies at March of Dimes’ March for Babies event in mid-May. Premature birth affects nearly half a million babies in the United States today. Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have disabilities. The March of Dimes is committed to reducing this toll by funding research, providing awareness and education, and hosting community events to see that all babies are born healthy. For more information, visit www.marchofdimes.org/washing ton.

KID water supply projected

In early June, the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) provided Yakima Basin irrigators with an updated water supply forecast. The pro-ratable irrigators, including Kennewick Irrigation District, are expected to have 86 percent of their total water allotment. At press time, KID did not anticipate implementing a watering schedule but asked that customers consider taking steps to retrain their lawns and implement water efficient methods. The USBR will announce updated numbers in early July, and KID is prepared to implement scheduling if necessary. For information on water efficiency and determining soil type, visit ben toncd.org or extension.wsu.edu.

MCL hosts reading contest

Mid-Columbia Libraries’ (MCL) annual Summer Reading Challenge runs through Aug. 19. Participants of all ages can partake to be eligible for one of five grand prize packages. Children who take part will win a free book, and adult participants will win a book bag. Visit the MCL events calendar to learn about more Reading Challenge activities including Badger Mountain hikes, sports and fitness clinics, author presentations, and a visit from the Seattle Seahawks mascot. For more information, visit www.midcolum bialibraries.org or call 509-586-3156. uSHOPTALK, Page 16

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Spokane’s Jewelry Design Center expands to Kennewick Loretto J. Hulse news@tcjournal.biz Kennewick will have more glitz, glimmer and glamour in August when Spokane’s Jewelry Design Center opens its second Eastern Washington store. The family-owned business was founded in 1977 by Doug Toone, who had worked as a jewelry manufacturer to the trade before striking out on his own. The company’s 17,000-sq.-ft. Spokane store at 821 N. Division St. features a large, lighted, spinning diamond on top of the building. The Jewelry Design Center’s Kennewick store will be at 1350 N. Louisiana St., Kennewick. It too, will be BENTON REA, From page 13 “When we are in D.C., one student from each state will be asked to be on a Youth Council—which is a one-year opportunity to travel and meet up with other students. They’ll have the opportunity to meet more leaders, to go to the NRECA meeting, and meet at least one other time,” she said. Following her return to Washington, Doyle will address Benton REA’s board and discuss her experience. Berglund said the board has already discussed sending up to two students and a chaperone next year. Information about the 2016 Youth Tour will go out in the fall newsletter, Benton Ruralite Magazine and be on the company’s website. “I think it’s important to be involved

easily recognizable by a large, spinning elry. “What sets us apart is we have big diamond perched on the top of the buildscreens overlooking ing. “We have a large the work areas so cusBrian Toone is the son of the founder, customer base who’ve tomers can watch jewelry being and current CEO and been willing to drive to their worked on, whether president of the comSpokane to shop with it’s an original design pany. or a family piece The 6,000 sq. ft. us. Now we get to being given new life,” Kennewick store will come to them.” carry a wide variety Brian Toone said. of wedding and Toone said the - Brian Toone, engagement rings, company has been Jewelry Design Center necklaces and broocheyeing opening a es, earrings, loose retail outlet in the Tristones and watches. The workshop will Cities for more than 10 years. offer repairs and redesigns heirloom jew“We have a large customer base who’ve been willing to drive to Spokane to shop

in the community. Everyone has a voice and it’s important to be an informed member of the community and know how the government works,” Doyle said. Doyle added that she’d be willing to talk to local students about the program in hopes of generating more interest so that other students can experience the inner workings of their government and learn about their nation’s history. “This trip is an opportunity for Hannah and other students to step out of their comfort zone and meet other students with common interests, learn about their government and co-ops and bring it back home,” Walter said. “One of the main intentions was to educate our youth and bring them back so they can be leaders back home.”

with us. Now we get to come to them,” he said. Once they decided to open a store in the Tri-Cities, the Toones spent about a year and a half looking for a site. “I believe the place on Louisiana Street will be perfect. There’s a lot of traffic in that area and it’s centrally located in the Tri-Cities,” Toone said. Jewelry Design Center draws shoppers from throughout Eastern Washington, and into Canada. The Kennewick store will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The phone number is 509-579-0456. The store’s website is www.jewelrydesigncenter.com.

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PTAC boasts record contract year

The Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helped businesses clinch 3,200 government contracts totaling more than $592 million last year, and Tri-Cities PTAC clients won 123 of

those contracts, totaling more than $80 million. PTAC counselors in eight locations around the state work with companies oneon-one or through no-cost assistance workshops on all aspects of doing business with the government. The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce PTAC location, staffed by Government Contracting Specialist Ashley Coronado, acquired 70 new clients last year, held 350 individual

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Washington add jobs

Washington State University Tri-Cities and WSU Pullman join the other WSU campuses and more than 900 universities nationwide when they become tobacco free beginning Aug. 22. Under the new policy, all forms of tobacco, including smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping will be prohibited on campus property. This includes buildings, parking lots, leased property, grassy areas and open space. For more information visit tricities.wsu.edu/ ehs/tobaccofreecampus.

From March 2016 to April 2016 Washington added 11,200 new jobs, while the state’s unemployment remained at 5.8 percent for the fourth month in a row. The construction and financial activities sectors saw the most job loss during the period, while the professional and business services sector added 3,300 new jobs. More than 100,000 new jobs have were April 2015 to April 2016 in 11 of 13 sectors, but mining and logging saw a loss of 300 jobs, and the manufacturing sector lost 2,600 jobs during that one-year period. Visit www.esd. wa.gov for more information.

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KID helps homeowners avoid foreclosure

The Kennewick Irrigation District, through its Helping Hands program, has distributed more than $18,000 this year to help 68 families avoid foreclosure due to an inability to pay irrigation assessments. The program is funded by 30 percent of penalty charges for late payments collected by KID and donations of customers. Per federal agreement, KID must collect annual irrigation assessment on all property within defined boundaries of the KID. Taxdeductible donations to the Helping Hands program can be made at KID or by using the donation option provided on customer payment coupons. For more information call 509-586-9111. uSHOPTALK, Page 18

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Tri-Cities’ mayors report their cities, region continue to thrive

By Loretto J. Hulse news@tcjournal.biz ‘Promising and robust’ is how all four of the Tri-Cities’ mayors described the economic health of their towns. The mayors gave a brief overview of upcoming projects and finances in their respective cities during the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon in May. Mayors Steve Young of Kennewick, Matt Watkins of Pasco, Robert Thompson of Richland and Brent Gerry of West Richland, starred in a brief, humorous video before giving their presentations. Pasco Mayor Watkins said it was gratifying to see such a large turnout at the event at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick. “Last year we had 400 signed up to come to lunch, this year it’s 440. It’s great that so many people have taken time out of their busy day to come,” he said. Watkins said even though progress in each city is important, it’s really all about how each city fits into the greater TriCities picture. For Pasco, the focus is on economic diversity. One of the city’s projects is a sewer lift station under construction in the Kahlotus area. Having it, Watkins said, will help accommodate industrial growth in that area. A recent Taco Crawl promoting the city’s various taco trucks was a tremendous success. Participants bought booklets of 20 tickets to exchange for a taco at various vendors, then voted for their

Three of the four mayors presenting at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon May 25 chat with attendees. The mayors, left to right are, Robert Thompson of Richland, Steve Young of Kennewick and Brent Gerry of West Richland.

favorite. “We sold 500 booklets for $20 each and 10,000 tacos were sold. A survey of the voters revealed that two-thirds of them were non-Pasco residents,” Watkins said. The event raised $4,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties. Another successful project was landing the new Auto Zone distribution center. “That alone will generate 200 living wage jobs,” Watkins said. Other projects in the works include developing more of the land in the Broadmoor area and along Road 68, and sprucing up the downtown where the Pasco Farmer’s Market and Peanut’s Park are located.

Richland’s mayor, Robert Thompson, said the best news is community leadership is working together and with other community organizations, like the ports, to enhance life in the Tri-Cities. Thompson said Richland has seven keys for long-range goals: financial stability, maintaining the city’s infrastructure, encouraging vitality and opportunity for businesses, targeting particular investments, managing natural resources like the river shore, adding community amenities like the new stage in John Dam Plaza and neighborhood and community safety. Other goals include improving the downtown core and getting the Duportail Street exit and bridge over the Yakima River and Highway 240 built to help

relieve traffic on George Washington Way. West Richland has seen steady population growth since it was incorporated in 1955, said Mayor Brent Gerry. Now nearly 14,000 people live in West Richland. It doesn’t hurt that the city has 8,000 acres of agricultural land within the city limits. That alone gives the city opportunities for population growth and commercial development, Gerry said. Looking ahead, the I-82 interchange at Red Mountain is scheduled to be completed in 2020. Both that, and development at Keene and Belmont, will give the city ample opportunities for increasing revenue, Gerry said. The Richland School District is also building a new middle school in West Richland that will house 800 students. It should be complete before the 2017-2018 school year. The city is also building a new municipal services facility that will include the city shops and the city’s financial, public works and engineering departments. “Right now we have people doubled up in offices, working out of closets; we just need more space,” Gerry said. Moving the city offices will consolidate the offices — right now they’re scattered in two buildings at Van Giesen Street and 38th Avenue; the city shops are located in another location with people working out of an old farm house and a much too small a yard for equipment, Gerry said. uMAYORS, Page 18

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MAYORS, From page 17 “Moving the city offices will allow us to develop that corner which is right at the gateway to the city,” Gerry said. One of West Richland’s major projects is I-Plant, a facility to pretreat winery effluent for existing and new wineries at Red Mountain. It should be completed sometime in 2016. The plant will be able to handle the extra discharge from wineries during crush without overwhelming the city’s existing sewage system. Replacing the city’s streetlights with LED lights is another recently completed project, made possible with help from the Benton Rural Electric Association. “This has reduced maintenance and our electric bill. The last year the city paid for electricity for the streetlights, the bill was $8,000—this year it was

$2,850,” Gerry said. “Also, we have the ability to dim the lights when they’re not necessary like late at night which saves more money.” The city is also working to provide safe access to the Yakima River, including restrooms and more parking. “We’re a small city, but growing in an organized and planned manner,” Gerry said. Kennewick is also experience growth. In the next few years, Mayor Steve Young and city staff expect 35,000 additional residents in the city. Young said the city needs to focus on economic development, establish living wage jobs, to build an excellent quality of life for families, recruit businesses and attract a young, professional workforce. To assist with that plan, the city was

able to get state funds to help build the infrastructure necessary in the Southridge area. “By doing that we attracted new businesses that created 300 jobs in that area of the city and we were able to build it without increasing taxes,” Young said. “With that example, we’re finding the state willing to help fund the infrastructure for Vista Field.” Other projects undertaken by the city include a new fire station at Kellogg Street and 10th Avenue, the widening of Edison Street, and pavement preservation throughout the city. “We need to plan for the future. There’s a lot happening in the community and happening very fast,” Young said.

SHOPTALK, From page 16

Tax scam targeting Tri-Cities residents

The Washington Department of Revenue is warning individuals and businesses about calls demanding immediate payment for back taxes and penalties. Those targeted say their caller ID displayed the Department of Revenue’s Richland office number. Revenue staff is advising the public they do not demand payment over the phone. If a suspicious call is received, hang up immediately and call the office at 509-987-1201. Report suspicious calls by calling the Internal Revenue Service at 800-829-1040.

Cancer Center hosts golf tournament

The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation’s Hapo Golf Classic is Friday, Aug. 19 at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m., and dinner and awards ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Call 509-737-3413 or email lori@tccancer.org to register for the tournament, or learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Waste collection event set for June 18

Benton County residents can drop off unwanted household hazardous waste Saturday, June 18 at the Benton Franklin Fair Grounds from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until their holding capacity is met. Hazardous material includes paints, solvents, cleaners, automotive fluids, pesticides, fertilizers, batteries, propane tanks, and pool or hot tub chemicals. Items not accepted include electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, tires, appliances, explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, biohazards and trash. Proof of Benton County residency is required. For more information contact Benton County Solid Waste, 509-736-3084 x5682. uSHOPTALK, Page 39

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Personal stylists not just a Hollywood celebrity luxury By Elsie Puig for TCAJOB One challenge, she said, is dispelling Deidra Murphy is more than a person- the myth that personal stylists are only al stylist and fashion consultant — she for celebrities. Her main goal is to offer empowers women to be their best, and service that is accessible, affordable and that is the value she brings to her clients. practical to all women by helping them “I want my clients to go into a board unlock their personal style and unleash room full of staff members knowing she their confidence. can command that presence and hold “My biggest challenge is letting peoher own in that room,” Murphy said. ple know that I am here and that I am “Women need to realize their worth and affordable,” she said. “I feel people do invest in themselves and in their image. see the value. The bottom line is that it’s If a woman feels beautiful she is ready not about how much you spend on your to take on the world. She can accomplish clothes, but about being smart with your anything.” style.” Two years ago, Most of her cli“If a woman feels Murphy started 180 ents are women in beautiful she is ready their mid 30s to 60s Consulting to help everyday women de— both professional to take on the world. fine and implement women and stay-atShe can accomplish their personal style, home moms. anything.” which she says is a “I do help a lot challenge for most of moms,” she said. busy women. She “Most of them are - Deidra Murphy, fully launched the at a point in their 180 Consulting business last year at lives where they the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Com- are done having kids and they’re not in merce’s Women in Business Expo. Up to yoga pants anymore, so they don’t know that point she had been a teacher and had how to hone in on their personal style. more than 12 years of experience work- Yet they’re so busy they don’t have all ing as a personal stylist in clothing and the time in the world to focus on what retail businesses. Her husband encour- they’re wearing.” aged her to fulfill her lifelong passion of Nobody knows that better than one opening her own firm. of Murphy’s clients Danielle Rhodes, a “He asked me what my passion was, wife and mom to four kids under the age and it’s helping and empowering other of 11, two of whom she homeschools. people,” she said. “That is the true es“I enjoy doing a lot of Crossfit and sence of this business. I have a heart for running, so I am usually in workout helping others.” clothes,” Rhodes said. “I’m very busy,

Deidra Murphy, left, helps her client Lara Currie select some key pieces from her closet.

so I don’t shop much. When I need a outfit I usually buy it an hour before I need it.” Rhodes said initially she was embarrassed to have Murphy come and look through her closet and help her. But Murphy quickly put her at ease. “I don’t have a big wardrobe, so I was thankful she was able to put some things together to make some key outfits for different occasions, and for the most part I didn’t need to buy a lot of new stuff,” she said. For professional women, Murphy encourages them to embrace their power by helping them look and feel the part. “People make snap judgments and

sum you up in about ten seconds based on what you’re wearing — whether they realize it or not,” Murphy said. “I want women to command their presence in their place of business.” For many women, the biggest struggle is dressing properly for their shape or not fully understanding color theory when pairing pieces. “Maybe they don’t fully understand their figure, so they wear the wrong cuts for their body shape,” she said. “Or how to purchase pieces that complement their skin tone. I help them understand everything so they can be fully empowered to find pieces that accentuate their assets.” uSTYLIST, Page 22

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Rally North America cars, drivers rally into Kennewick By Jeff Morrow for TCAJOB Mid-Columbians who love cars will get a treat in July when Rally North America makes a stop in Kennewick as part of its Big Sky Rally. Eighty cars with drivers and navigators from 31 states and three Canadian provinces will line up for the event. Rally North America has one premier event each year. This year’s five-leg, 1,600-mile scavenger hunt begins in Billings, Mont., and ends in Portland, Ore. The legs go from Billings to Big Sky, Mont.; then to Great Falls; then to Kellogg, Idaho; on to Kennewick; and finally, Portland, Ore. Competitors will roll into Kennewick the night of July 14. Friday, July 15, teams will start the final leg from downtown Kennewick, heading to the finish line in Portland. That start will be on Kennewick Avenue between Dayton and Auburn streets between 7:30 and 9 a.m. “We line them up, a local spokesperson addresses the group, then we send them out two to three cars at a time,” said Tony Intrieri, Rally North America’s volunteer operations manager. “We wait a few minutes and then send another few cars out.” The local spokesperson addressing the group at the start in this case will be Kennewick Mayor Steve Young. “The cars vary,” Intrieri said. “We

had an Alfa Romeo one year. This year one guy is going to drive a drift car the whole way.” The stop in the Tri-Cities will provide an economic boost for local businesses. “We’re renting hotel rooms. We’ll need gas and have to eat,” said Intrieri. “We’ll have 160-ish people here.” He also said many competitors come through an area, then return later on their own to spend more time in that region. The Rally North America group keeps its costs low. “A lot of people do what we do, like the Gumball Rally or the Cannonball,” said Intrieri of the events that were big enough that movies were made about them. But those events can cost a team thousands of dollars to enter. “Ours costs $500,” he said. “We wanted to do something that anyone could enter.” But just what is a rally? It’s a race, but not in the purest sense. It’s a chance for auto enthusiasts to get together to enjoy their hobby, and at the same time help a charity. Each year since Rally North America started its rallies in 2009, the group has selected a charity to give the proceeds. This year, Camp Sunshine is that charity. uRALLY, Page 36

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Fields of Grace volunteers keep Mid-Columbia families well fed By Loretto J. Hulse news@tcjournal.biz Although the temperatures were edging into the high 80s by 9 a.m., Fields of Grace volunteers continued reaching high into the trees, picking handful after handful of crimson cherries. The group, which consisted of 15 or so, spend their springs and summers gleaning everything from fruit to spuds to donate to various food banks in Benton and Franklin counties. June 7, volunteers stripped Rainier and pie cherries from two trees at a Richland home. The following weekend they planned to converge on a commercial cherry orchard in Kennewick whose owner has invited Fields of Grace to harvest his fruits for years. “We generally schedule residential gleanings during the week, because the amount of produce is smaller and fewer people are able to participate. Saturdays we reserve for commercial gleanings when we’re able to recruit more volunteers,” said John Neill, Fields of Grace’s executive director. Gleaning opportunities follow the harvest season, beginning sometime in June with cherries and strawberries and drawing to a close in October with

Fields of Grace volunteers pluck ripe Rainier cherries from a Richland resident’s tree. The fruit will be donated to area food banks.

apples and potatoes. Fields of Grace began in 2006 with a single phone call by Alissa Watkins to the director of Second Harvest TriCities. She and her family had just moved to the Tri-Cities and Watkins was trying to locate a local gleaning group. Told that one didn’t exist,

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The current volunteer list has about 500 names on it, but when Fields of Grace sends out an email, usually only 20 to 25 respond. “What often happens is we get very short notice, usually only a couple of days,” he said. Which is why Fields of Grace is always on the lookout for volunteers. Anyone can be a volunteer, and sometimes entire families sign up. “Grandma and grandpa want their grandkids and great-grandkids to realize that produce is grown, it doesn’t magically appear out of the back of an Albertsons’ truck,” Neill said. Fields of Grace accepts just about any fruit and produce donations. However, it must be in good condition. “We don’t accept anything that’s overly ripe or hasn’t been treated with pesticides. We don’t want to use our volunteers’ time picking buggy fruit that the food banks can’t use,” Neill said. Volunteers provide their own transportation to the site, but Fields of Grace provides ladders, buckets and other harvesting equipment. The group also provides safety training for the volunteers, and supervisors are always on site. uGRACE, Page 22

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Agriculture GRACE, From page 21 The group also accepts donations from large corporations like Douglas Fruit, a Pasco fruit packing plant, which regularly contributes apples to the fight against hunger. Farmers markets, are also a regular source of contributions. Volunteers take large plastic totes marked with the Fields of Grace logo to Pasco, Kennewick and Richland markets. “The vendors all know that if they donate whatever produce they have left when the market closes for the day it’ll be picked up and taken to one of the food banks. It’s a perfect win/win situation for everyone,” Rob Koenig, residential gleaning coordinator said. “We get more diverse foods at the markets, items you don’t get from gleaning.”

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Some of the produce gleaned by Fields of Grace volunteers is taken directly to one of the food banks for distribution. “Others go to Second Harvest to be divided among several food banks. If we picked 500 pounds of apricots for example, they would go to Second Harvest,” Koenig said. Since Fields of Grace started, volunteers have logged more than 14,000 hours of service to harvest nearly 1.7 million pounds of produce. In total, the group has provided nearly 4.7 million individual servings of healthy fruits and vegetables to Benton and Franklin county families. The Fields of Grace office is at Hillspring Church, 1153 Gage Blvd., Richland. The phone number is 509-339-3332. For more information, go to fields-of-grace.com or email admin@fields-of-grace.com.

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Agriculture

Fruits of couple’s labors seen with Local Pumpkin’s growth

By Audra Distifeno for TCAJOB Having grown up and raised five children in the Tri-Cities, John and Cathy Franklin have enjoyed living in the midst of orchards, vineyards and farms. But when Cathy couldn’t find locally grown produce in the stores during summer months, she realized something needed to change. “It was frustrating to go to a grocery store in July and not find a tomato or a pepper grown within 1,000 miles of us,” Cathy Franklin said. The couple also wanted to have a family business, so Local Pumpkin sprouted. “Food is a passion of mine and small business is a passion of his and we both are appreciating of the other,” Cathy Franklin said. “I’m a thrifty mom and consumer myself. I know this food is a great value based on taste and nutrition. So, I would be doing this (as a mom) even if I wasn’t doing this (business) in order to experience the joys and benefits of it.” The company provides services that start with collecting fresh produce at small, local farms in the Yakima Valley and Columbia Basin, taking it back to its sorting facility, and separating it into cardboard boxes for customers. The Franklins then deliver the boxes weekly or every other week to customers’ homes. “We believe food is more than fuel to our bodies. We believe what we eat has the ability to heal or harm us,” Cathy Franklin said. “We pride ourselves in delivering produce at the peak of freshness.” Local Pumpkin’s mission statement is “to eat good, healthy food, share it with others, support small farms, teach and inform people about good healthy food, and support our local economy and small business.” To get started, the couple sent emails to 26 friends and set up a Facebook page in Fall 2014. “We delivered for about six to eight weeks that fall,” Cathy Franklin said. The following spring started with 63 customers, but they ended that year with 160. Upon opening a few weeks ago, they neared 400 customers. “It was really by word of mouth; our Facebook helped some, but people just started sharing about our business with others,” Cathy Franklin said. The company’s Facebook page has grown to 1,700 “likes,” from 500 last year.

“The food really is different than in the stores,” Cathy Franklin said. “We aren’t farming at all ourselves, so we get to customize our box every week and look for a balance of produce.” Their growth necessitated the couple to finish a garage on their property for packing boxes. The barn previously had a dirt floor, but now has a concrete floor, finished walls, and air conditioner, and will soon boast a sink and garage doors to facilitate climate control. “We don’t buy from huge farms. We want small farm-to-farm practices and don’t want to lose the freedom of having local food. We definitely support small farms,” Cathy Franklin said. One of thesupplier farms has only 16 acres, but feeds hundreds of area families. During a recent week there, Local Pumpkin procured 125 spinach bunches and 125 bags of lettuce, feeding 250 families. The farmer sells the remainder at local farmers markets. “There’s so much variety offered at local farms, and you can find only two types of cucumbers at the store,” Cathy Franklin said. “We had purple asparagus last week, several types of heirloom tomatoes and so many other varieties of vegetables.” “We set a budget for the box and charge the same every week,” Cathy Franklin said. Box weight varies, depending on the produce. “Peas and berries are lighter in weight, but then we get into melons, tomatoes and cucumbers and the boxes are heavier.” Two sizes are available: regular, $27 and large, $35.

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Genes and breeding help WSU scientists deliver the perfect steak By Seth Truscott for TCAJOB A 10-year breeding project to build the perfect beefsteak has found that tenderness is in the genes – it is an inherited quality. “American beef is a wonderful product, but its tenderness can be improved,” said Frank Hendrix, a Washington State University Extension educator and animal scientist who teamed with fellow researchers in the WSU Department of Animal Sciences (ansci.wsu.edu) to select and breed cattle for tenderness. Current technology allows breeders to pluck a hair from a cow, look for DNA markers linked to meat tenderness and assign a tenderness rank. For the study, Hendrix bred cows with a top tendernessranked bull named “Heritage,” raising the

calves under identical conditions on irrigated pasture in central Washington. Hendrix checked meat from the animals for tenderness using an instrument that measures the force it takes to slice a piece of steak. The results showed a significant difference in tenderness between typical beef and steaks from Hendrix’s specially bred cattle, revealing that tenderness is an inherited trait. He has presented the research, “In Search of the Perfect Steak” at conferences for the past three years, most recently at WSU’s spring 2016 Academic Showcase held in March. “It’s remarkable that there was such a strong correlation,” said Mark Nelson, an associate professor in WSU’s Animal Sciences department who helped analyze results from the shear-force test. “It’s better beef,” Hendrix said. “The risk of buying a steak that’s way too chewy just won’t be there anymore.” Seth Truscott works for Washington State University in the College of Agriculture, Human & Natural Resources Sciences.

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Research helps growers conserve water, improve white wines By TCAJOB staff In arid Eastern Washington where most of the state’s wine grapes grow, efficient irrigation is the name of the game. Yet little research has been done to determine the best irrigation strategies for white wine grapes. Washington State University viticulturists Yun Zhang and Markus Keller are discovering promising ways to conserve water and improve production of white wine grapes. “We don’t want to over- or under-irrigate,” Keller said. “How can we schedule irrigation to conserve water at the right time of the growing season?” For the last two years, Zhang has been evaluating a suite of decision-aid tools and management strategies growers can use to make sure water is delivered when and where it is most needed while improving the productivity and quality of chardonnay and Riesling grapes. Together, the two grape varieties account for 75 percent of white wine production in Washington. Regulated deficit irrigation is a common practice to improve fruit quality in red wine grapes. It produces smaller berries with concentrated phenolics. But in white wine grapes, small berries and a lot of phenolics are bad news. White wines are desirable for their freshness and aromas. Too little water in white grapes may reduce yields and lead to overexposure to sunshine, which can increase bitterness and reduce aroma potential. PUMPKIN, From page 23 “The recipes are ingenious. We cooked everything that was on there last week,” said Melinda Reffalt, a customer from Benton City. “I love Local Pumpkin. My husband isn’t a big vegetable eater but even he liked the dishes I prepared.” Benton City doesn’t have a route as of yet, so the Franklins offered Reffalt a discount because she delivers boxes to several others. “If we get enough people in an area, we’ll deliver there,” Cathy Franklin said. Local Pumpkin currently has delivery routes in West Richland/Horn Rapids, Richland, Pasco and Kennewick. Deliveries will continue through October, or as long as there’s a variety of produce available. The Franklins say their children have learned a lot through the process of starting and running a small business. Emily (26), Seth (18), Willson (16) and Annie (14) all help with the day-to-day business operations. “My kids are seeing that you can take an idea, it can grow, serve people, and provide a living for a family,” some of the values they hoped to instill in their children after buying a two-acre farm with goats, cows and chickens. “They’re a lot more aware of what’s healthy. They still love junk food, but they notice when they eat it, they don’t feel well, much more than I realized at their ages,” Cathy Franklin said. Local Pumpkin owners hope to increase the company’s customer base to 500 by the end of the season this year, with plans to do wholesale and retail for restaurants next year. “We want to be a local food hub,” John

Two emitters deliver water alternately to either side of a grapevine’s rootzone. Photo courtesy of Yun Zhang.

When it comes to water delivery, timing is key but so is placement. Zhang and Keller are finding promise with partial rootzone drying, or PRD. The technique, which was developed in Australia, involves applying water only to one part of the vine’s rootzone while letting the other part dry out. The vine is effectively tricked into thinking it is water stressed, although it isn’t. The researchers are finding that the technique works and is easier to manage than conventional deficit irrigation practices. “PRD has the potential to become a useful irrigation tool for white wine grapes,” Franklin said. “Next year, we’ll contract with our farmers ahead of time and ask them to grow a certain amount for us.” The business provides foods for a local winery’s restaurant and will develop that plan further. “We grew so fast that I haven’t had a chance to develop that yet. We’re truly trying to start a food revolution. Cathy has convinced me that food is medicine,” he said. “If people have their own gardens, that’s best. If not, they could go to farmers markets. But if they can’t make it to the farmers market, then we can deliver to them,” Cathy Franklin said. Interested persons may visit www. localpumpkin.com, call 509-416-0895 or email support@LocalPumpkin.com.

Zhang said. “Once the threshold to trigger irrigation is set, by tracking the soil moisture changes on both parts of the rootzone, it’s clear whether you should irrigate or not and how much.” It can be difficult for growers to deter-

mine how much to irrigate — in anticipation of a heat wave, for example — because the risk of overwatering may result in too much canopy growth. Using PRD takes the guesswork out of irrigation scheduling. Moreover, PRD doesn’t reduce berry size and yield as much as conventional deficit irrigation and it still allows for canopy control. At WSU’s Wine Science Center, enologist Jim Harbertson produces wine from the grapes in the study to see if the differences carry through to the finished product. In addition to testing different deficit irrigation strategies, Zhang and Keller are assessing three decision aid tools for irrigation scheduling. The research is conducted in cooperation with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and funded by the WSDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the Washington Wine Commission. Zhang and Keller presented their information on vineyard irrigation management at the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers meeting Kennewick in February.

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Andrewjeskies’ Percherons have wowed parade goers for decades By Loretto J. Hulse news@tcjournal.biz Encounter the Andrewjeski family and their Percherons draft horses at a fair, parade or show and they’ll gladly answer your questions. But please, please don’t ask them the one they hear the most. “Does it hurt when they step on your foot?” Helenka Vanderbilt of Connell said. With an average weight of anywhere from 2,100 to 2,900 pounds, the answer is an emphatic “Yes.” Vanderbilt is one of Bob and Lois Andrewjeskies’ four daughters and the only one currently involved with the care and use of the family’s five draft horses. She grew up with the family’s massive equines, although animals have come and gone over the years. “I began driving a team when I was 7 years old— I’m 43 now,” she said. Her parents bought their first draft horses, two half-Percherons, Dolly and Daphane, in 1948. “We’d gone to a sale at Quincy Livestock, which was owned by the Easterdays, and Bob bought the two big white mares. Later he bought a black registered Percheron stallion and showed him at draft horse shows in Monroe and Sandpoint, where he took champion. That’s all it took,” said Lois Andrewjeski, now 76. Those ribbons instantly had Bob Andrewjeski hooked on draft horses — more specifically, black Percherons.

Bob Andrewjeski grew up in Flagler, Colo., where his grandfather farmed with horses, using a variety of breeds. “Many of them were a cross between a wild pony off the range and a draft horse. They weren’t well trained — they were pretty wild,” said Bob Andrewjeski, 70. “As long as your lead horses were under control the rest just had to go along because they were all chained together.” And Andrewjeski’s father worked his land using horsepower, quite literally. “He hated it. As soon as he could switch to tractors, he did,” Bob Andrewjeski said. Despite his dislike for using the horses to work the farms, Andrewjeski’s father was a very good horse trainer, he added. That knack for handling horses was passed down through the generations. Working on the family farm/ranch in Colorado, Bob Andrewjeski grew up riding horses. “You had to. It was the only way to work the cattle or get from one place to the other,” he said. Bob Andrewjeski’s family left Colorado and moved to the Mid-Columbia in 1954. It would be seven years before Bob Andrewjeski got another horse — a half Percheron named Sadie that he’d bought for $100 from a man in Wallula. “I earned that money stacking hay. I was 12 or 13 years old at the time,” Bob Andrewjeski said. Sadie was Andrewjeski’s riding horse and he spent countless hours on her exploring the Mid-Columbia.

Bob and Lois Andrewjeski of Eltopia, owners of Shamrock Percherons, take a four-horse team on a lap around the arena at Sandpoint, Idaho.

“We went all over the place,” Bob Andrewjeski said. Bob Andrewjeski’s wife, Lois, grew up in Ponca City, Okla., and moved with her parents to Anacortes when she was 18. “I hated Anacortes. We moved there in the fall and I think it rained everyday until June,” she said. Eventually she ended up in the MidColumbia, met Bob Andrewjeski and they married in 1968. That same year the Andrewjeskis moved to Eltopia and started farming and ranching a plot of land they still call home. There they’ve farmed, raised alfalfa, potatoes and “most everything you can grow around here,” as well

as raised cattle and horses, he said. And in the winter, Bob Andrewjeski kept busy training horses. “I’d bring in 15 or 20 head, mainly those other people owned, but didn’t want to train. It brought in some money when we couldn’t farm in the winter months,” he said. He kept up that routine until about five years ago, when he had his first two knee replacements. “Those didn’t take and he had to have another set put in,” Lois Andrewjeski said. uANDREWJESKI, Page 27

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Agriculture ANDREWJESKI, From page 26 That slowed the couple down a bit and now they’re semi-retired. Most of their land, except for some pasture for the Andrewjeskies’ beloved Percherons and their cattle, is leased out. While raising their daughters, farming, cattle ranching and training horses for other horsemen, the Andrewjeskies traveled the Northwest and beyond, showing their Percherons and participating in fairs and parades. They showed their impressive equines in Redmond, Ore., Sandpoint, Idaho, Deerlodge, Mont. and Monroe, Wash. “We did that for quite a few years and only stopped about 12 years ago,” Lois Andrewjeski said. They also hitched up the team for fairs and parades in Yakima, Coeur d’Alene, Spokane and other events closer to home. Now they’ve cut back on the number of horses they own, down to just five after having as many as 20 head. “You needed that many when you had a six-horse hitch and some were pregnant mares or young horses,” Bob Andrewjeski said. “You can’t begin training them until they are 3 years old. And you really don’t want to take a stallion out where there’s crowds of kids, like parades.” All the Andrewjeskies’ children and grandchildren grew up around the massive horses, which Helenka Vanderbilt describes as gentle giants. “We rode them, drove them, just generally climbed all over them,” Vanderbilt said. About 13 years ago the Benton Franklin Fair Board spent $40,000 on the stagecoach the Andrewjeskies’ horses pull in parades. “We’re still using it but now we just use two horses, not six or four to pull it. It’s easier for Helenka to drive with just two,” Bob Andrewjeski said. Andrewjeski said his primary wheeler horse, Captain, who is hitched closest to the coach, had a habit of kicking the stagecoach when he was young. “He could actually kick high enough to kick the board under my feet as I was driving. Every time he did it I could see those fair board people cringe as they heard that wood go ‘crack.’ The board was never replaced, you can still see the cracks he made,” Andrewjeski said, laughing. At 19 years old, Captain is now retired from pulling the stagecoach and he spends most days swishing his tail under a shade

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tree. “I could still use him in parades to just walk along. But his knees, like mine, are pretty stiff for anything else. He’s not a show horse anymore but he has a place here,” Bob Andrewjeski said, thumping his heart. As spring rolls around each year, the couple considers fully retiring. And then they sign the contracts to appear at various fairs and rodeos. “We enjoy it, the family comes to help get the horses ready and we all go to the fairs and spend time together. The horses bring us together,” Lois Andrewjeski said. Bob Andrewjeski agreed, saying the most fun he’s ever had has been watching their seven grandchildren working and driving the big, black horses.

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ment suites. “It will be great to have all our resources in one location,” Waters said. General contractors Leone and Keeble Inc. of Spokane broke ground in December 2015. “It’s a beautiful location and a great place for people throughout the TriCities and beyond to access,” he said. Northwest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine doesn’t own the three locations it’s presently practicing from: 876 Swift Blvd. in Richland, 512 N. Young St. and 3900 S. Zintel St., both in Kennewick. “As those leases come due we’ll close those clinics and consolidate into the new building,” Waters said. Northwest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine draws patients from throughout the Tri-Cities area including Prosser, Hermiston, Connell, the Yakima area, south of Spokane and the Walla WallaDayton area. “Really, anywhere within a 30-minute to 90-minute drive,” Waters said. The new building, along with the land, cost approximately $12 million. There are no plans to add more professional staff.

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LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen at 606 Columbia Point Dr. in Richland opened in April. Inland Bath & Kitchen Inc. in Richland was the general contractor for the 8,000-sq.-ft., single-sto-

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LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen Owner Cindy Goulet has a long history of plating up quality meals in the Mid-Columbia. She opened Florentyna’s Restaurant more than two decades ago in the Uptown Shopping Center in Richland. It moved locations several times before landing at the Tri-Cities Airport about 18 years ago. Goulet also owns 3 Eyed Fish wine bar on Keene Road in Richland. LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen is her newest endeavor. It features a farm-to-table menu and an inviting, approachable and friendly atmosphere where every patron in the facility has a view of the marina, regardless of where they are seated. It is a gathering place where people can enjoy fine food, libations and great company in a casual setting. LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call the restaurant at 509713-7880, check out the website at lulucraftbar. com or find the business on Facebook.

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Senior Life Resources’ new Fowler Street Campus will be complete in July. The nonprofit organization, which operates Meals on Wheels in the Mid-Columbia, broke ground on the new Fowler Street facilities in Richland in November. The campus has three physical addresses. The new administration building is at 1824 Fowler St., the kitchen and café is under construction at 1834 Fowler St., and the nonprofit has a third site at 1844 Fowler

St., which is being saved for a future building. Construction is already complete on the 6,120-sq.ft. administration building, and the new 6,000-sq.-ft. commercial kitchen and café will be finished in July. Nick Castorina, a Meals on Wheels’ volunteer, has volunteered his time as project manager for the construction project. Don Pratt, the project’s general contractor, is also a Meals on Wheels’ volunteer driver. Devi Tate, of Tate Architecture in Pasco, donated her services to design the building. Tate’s husband and son are also volunteer drivers. Senior Life

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Chat with Tim Arntzen, Port of Kennewick CEO By Mary Coffman editor@tcjournal.biz It’s been two and a half years since an airplane taxied down a runway at Vista Field in Kennewick. Kennewick residents haven’t seen much activity at the airfield since it closed Dec. 31, 2013. That’s not because the Port of Kennewick isn’t working on the project to redevelop the area, however. It’s just that most of the work on the project is being done on paper and in boardrooms. Vista Field is a 103-acre former general aviation airfield in Kennewick near the Columbia Center Mall, and adjacent to the City of Kennewick’s Three Rivers Entertainment District, which includes the Three Rivers Convention Center and the Toyota Center. This month, the TCAJOB checked in with Tim Arntzen, CEO of the Port of Kennewick, to get an update on the project. TCAJOB: What’s been happening since the Vista Field airport was closed? Arntzen: From the start, the Port committed to involving the entire region in the planning for the future of this unique asset. Following airport closure, a multi-year period of public comment commenced. Since then, planners Duany PlaterZyberk–or DPZ as they are known—spent time checking the assumptions and ideas generated during the public meetings and making adjustments to help us create a truly functional, cost-effective, long-term master planning document. Decisions

about the project scope, amenities, pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and more were directly influenced by public input and collaboration. Our planning isn’t just a conceptual plan. It includes the nitty-gritty details involving streets, sewer, lights, communications networks, fire protection, and areas for commercial, residential, retail, and entertainment. Each takes time to thoroughly vet and determine the proper placement and proportion. TCAJOB: Who owns Vista Field?

Arntzen: Port of Kennewick (a special purpose district whose mission is economic development) owns the land on behalf of the citizens—the more than 125,000 people who live in the Port district. Based on public input and studies, Port commissioners and staff are working to redevelop the former airfield site to create benefit for the entire community by fostering jobs, expanding business options, enhancing the quality of life and diversifying the economy for future generations. TCAJOB: What is the status of the master plan? What’s going to be done with all that land? Arntzen: City of Kennewick and Port staff are finalizing the last stage of that master plan—not a conceptual plan—but a fully developed and very detailed plan addressing all of the terms under which Vista Field will be built and sold.

The master plan embodies what the public said was important. It will be the blueprint to guide the redevelopment process, for what gets built where—and how— down to the curb, gutter, sidewalks, street lights, sewer lines, water flows and fire service at build-out. When complete, Vista Field could include more than 1,000 residential units; 750,000 sq. ft. of office, retail, and restaurants; and five acres of parks. Port staff plans to present the final master plan to the Port Commission and City Council for approval by fall. TCAJOB: What is planned for Vista Field? You’ve had a lot of community input; now what? Arntzen: This development is different. The plans for Vista Field are exciting and honor the community’s desires for a walkable, bike-able, pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented city-center. Place filled

with unique shops and local restaurants, cafés and offices, sustained by diverse residential neighborhoods with small-scale streets, boulevards and thoroughfares. However, creating this type of development means established rules and regulations must be reviewed and adjusted to give the residents what they want. This project will create new jobs and residential options while developing civic amenities everyone can enjoy. The plan is to create a vibrant community dotted with green spaces, waterways, pathways, civic buildings and public facilities, like an arts center, which foster visitation, entrepreneurial ventures, and a citycenter lifestyle. The goal is to create an entirely new, urban destination for the region by offering a variety of living spaces—from affordable and multi-unit; to livework, and single-family; apartments and condos; to courtyard duplexes, and multigenerational living spaces—interspersed with commercial development. The Vista Field plan will include a variety of ‘neighborhoods.’ There will be places for shopping, and dining, and offices. There will be areas focused on entertainment and public spaces. There will be areas that recognize and celebrate local history. And throughout there will be a mix of residential options appealing to a variety of ages and incomes. Single-family homes, condos, and apartments — spaces for mother-in-law cottages. There will even be buildings that allow residents to live above their office or business space. uCHAT, Page 37

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RALLY, From page 20 He has to be careful to watch for teams Camp Sunshine is a retreat in the state of cutting corners. Maine for children with life-threatening For instance, the whole team has to be in illnesses and their families. the time-stamped picture of certain clues. There is a certain prestige for the rally “That’s because some teams used to group in starting each leg first. split up and get all of the pictures, cutting “Usually the team that raises the most their time in half,” Intrieri said. money for charity gets to start first,” Teams can be disqualified by arriving at Intrieri said. “We’ve had people who raised the day’s final checkpoint too early, or if $11,000 just so they could be first out.” they get a ticket from law enforcement. But just because a team is first out The winner, says Intrieri, completes the doesn’t mean it’s going to win. route in the shortest amount of time, with“It’s more of a scavenger hunt on out breaking the rules. wheels,” Intrieri said. One couple won a Think about the rally a few years back “Rally North America television show The while driving a 1987 Amazing Race, with a is more of a scavenger Mercedes. hunt on wheels.” car. “It had a 20-gallon Competitors get gas tank and got 400 clues and have to figmiles a tank,” Intrieri - Tony Intrieri, ure out where to go. said. “They didn’t Rally North America’s Once, in Alaska, have to stop for gas. volunteer operations manager competitors had to They were runners find a musk ox farm and they stopped at and get their picture taken with their cars. each checkpoint quickly. If you don’t stop They get points for each checkpoint com- for gas or to eat and just go, go, go, you can pleted. win.” Intrieri starts almost a year in advance Intrieri says this is the first time this trying to work with places for checkpoints. group has come through the Northwest, “For instance, one checkpoint might be and he’s excited. if you stop in and get a receipt at this bar“It’s one of the places we haven’t been becue place, we’ll give you a half-hour off to and we felt we needed to do.” of your time,” he said.

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Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 CHAT, From page 35 TCAJOB: Why is it taking so long to get something done at Vista Field? Arntzen: Great projects require great planning and Vista Field is on the same footing as many of the large scale and transformative redevelopment projects that have been successfully completed worldwide. By taking time to do thorough and detailed planning with lots of public input, the Port is crafting a solid master plan that can be sustained. That planning includes a thoughtful analysis of economics and traffic patterns, strategic siting of streets and parks and public facilities and optimal placement of commercial, residential, and mixed-use neighborhoods so we end up with a truly vibrant, regional town center. In addition, the Port has limited funds and the commissioners have challenged staff to implement the community-driven Vista Field redevelopment plan in keeping with the Port’s customary practice of improving the community without raising taxes—taking a pay-as-yougo approach. We plan to leverage income from land sales and existing revenues with public-partnerships and private-sector investments to pay for the redevelopment. We are as anxious as the community to move ahead. But we will do it right. There is still much more to do before visible work to redevelop the former airport can begin. We look forward to the day we announce the groundbreak-

ing at Vista Field and we know because of the in-depth work being done now, we will be able to redevelop Vista Field consistent with the public’s vision. TCAJOB: When will construction begin? Arntzen: Public input and strategic planning took place in 2015. This year, there will be the adoption of the final master plan, and we’ll identify partners and funding sources for streets, utilities and phase one projects. In late 2017 to mid-2018, we hope to begin construction of phase one. TCAJOB: How long will it take to redevelop Vista Field? Who is going to develop the site? Arntzen: The Port of Kennewick will take a phased approach and guide the process by working with a variety of smaller developers until the master plan is fully implemented — as opposed to flipping the entire site to a single large developer and then being at the mercy of any one company to follow the community’s vision long-term. Phase one is anticipated to be complete within five years after groundbreaking. Phase one includes installing roads, sidewalks, street lights and underground utilities. It also entails the creation of shovel-ready parcels of land for sale to private investors, and could include a public space such as a plaza, pocket park, courtyard or water feature. Full redevelopment of the site will like-

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ly take 15 to 20 years — or more. TCAJOB: How is the redevelopment going to be paid for? What’s it going to cost? Arntzen: The Port commissioners are focused on taking a lean and fiscally conservative, pay-as-you-go approach to development—meaning there will be no tax increase requested to transform the Port’s Vista Field property into a regional town center. We are preparing the phase-one financing plan, which we anticipate will cost around $5 million. And the commissioners have challenged staff to leverage existing revenues and land sales, with stakeholder funding, grants, and private investment dollars to pay for that development. Our goal is to be a spark for the first phase of development. When we finish the infrastructure for phase one, we’ll have three buildings readied for restaurants or shops, a public space, an area for the performing arts center, and 15 acres to sell to bring back in proceeds. We plan to take proceeds from land sales and return those right back into the next phases of the project. And it’s important to note the site is projected to attract $500 million (that’s half a billion dollars!) in private investment at full build-out. All the new development will generate more tax revenues to support police and fire and hospitals, and libraries, and other municipal services—without any increase in cost to existing taxpayers.

TCAJOB: Will taxes go up to pay for Vista Field? Arntzen: The Port of Kennewick is following its customary practice of enhancing the community without asking for new taxes. Port commissioners are focused on fiscally sound development; following a pay-as-you-go approach and working to leverage existing revenues and land sales, with stakeholder funding, grants, and private investment dollars. TCAJOB: Who will benefit from the redevelopment? Arntzen: The Port and its partners have been diligently working on every detail to ensure the Vista Field concept is economically sustainable and will provide a positive return on investment. The redevelopment of Vista Field will add both taxpayer equity and value to this community and to the broader region. The private sector also benefits. In fact, the site is projected to attract $500 million in private investment at full build-out. That new private development will generate more tax revenues to support police and fire and hospitals, and libraries, and other municipal services—without any increase in taxes or cost to existing taxpayers. TCAJOB: There has been a lot of talk about an arts center at Vista Field. Is the Port of Kennewick building a performing arts center? uCHAT, Page 38

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CHAT, From page 37 Arntzen: No, the Port is not building a performing arts center. However, the Port has identified an area for a future arts center within the phase one master plan. Many arts groups are working together on their vision of creating a multi-discipline arts facility under the leadership of the Arts Center Task Force. And that Arts Center Task Force is currently working to raise private funds for an 800-seat, purpose-built arts center, which they have proposed constructing at Vista Field. TCAJOB: Why was an area for an arts center identified? Arntzen: During the public input and planning sessions there was a high level of support for an arts center. And the Port com-

mission is hopeful that performing arts and other public facilities can help spark interest and energy in future development. TCAJOB: What else will be built besides an arts center, is there room for other public facilities like a waterpark or arena? Arntzen: Locations for future public facilities have been identified within the master plan; Port commissioners will consider additional transformational projects as they are brought forward and advanced by wellorganized and capitalized groups. For now, plans call for a phased approach to locating streets and utilities first; then likely residential and some commercial development including restaurants and office space. Grocery, retail, and additional eating, dining, living, and working spaces will follow

as the market demands.

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TCAJOB: I understand there are plans for an expanded Convention Center and theater complex called The Link? Are those part of this Port of Kennewick project?

Arntzen: The Port hopes to take the final master plan to the Port Commission and City Council for approval by fall. The rest of 2016 will be spent identifying partners and funding sources for streets, utilities and phase one projects; late 2017 to mid-2018 is currently anticipated for phase one construction.

Arntzen: No they are not. The Three Rivers Convention Center is owned by the Kennewick Public Facilities District as authorized by the City of Kennewick. Any plans for expansion or development of the Three Rivers Campus are separate from —and independent of— the community’s efforts to create a master plan for redeveloping the former Vista Field airport. However, Port of Kennewick is hopeful that performing arts and other public facilities could be catalysts to bring vibrancy, energy, and interest in future development.

TCAJOB: How can the public get more information about the project? Arntzen: You can call the office at 509586-1186; send an email to vistafield@ portofkennewick.org or follow the project online at www.portofkennewick.org/ about/vistafield.

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Construction is nearly complete on a four-building expansion at Broadmoor Storage Solutions at 9335 Sandifur Parkway in Pasco. The expansion will add 125 units in addition to a variety of outdoor parking spots. Sound Investment Group LLC, the Tri-Cities-based company that owns the facility, started the $1.7 million construction project in October. The project’s general contractor is CRF Metal Works

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of Pasco and the project manager is Adam Hall. Design services were also provided by CRF Metal Works. The new drive-up units range in size from 10’-by-15’ to 20’-by-50’. The largest units have electrical outlets available and the option of being individually temperature controlled. Like Broadmoor Storage Solutions’ existing units, the new units are protected by the most advanced security and video recording systems available. New outdoor parking spots, large enough to accommodate RVs, boats and travel trailers, are also available

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NETWORKING Ashby recognized

The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Scott T. Ashby, of Ashby Law in Kennewick, one of Washington’s 10 best family law attorneys for client satisfaction. AIOFLA is a third-party attorney rating organization that chooses attorneys based on client and/or peer nominations, research and independent evaluations. Selection criteria focus on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of client satisfaction.

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Lawenda joins NW Cancer Center, Rege promoted

Dr. Brian Lawenda, a board-certified radiation oncologist and National Director of Integrative Oncology and Cancer Survivorship has joined the Northwest Cancer Clinic in Kennewick. Lawenda, a former U.S. Navy commander, will head the clinic as the center’s medical director, replacing Dr. Sheila Rege, who has been promoted to regional medical director. Lawenda combines the latest cancer treatments, evidence-based complementary therapies and anti-cancer lifestyle counseling to optimize cancer outcomes, minimize treatment side effects and empower

patients. Lawenda earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. and completed his radiation oncology residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, where he was chief resident. Lawenda comes to the Tri-Cities from Las Vegas, Nev., where he was a clinical professor of internal medicine for the University of Nevada School of Medicine and clinic director of radiation oncology at 21st Century Oncology.

McDonald wins award

Barbara McDonald, director of education for Sylvan Learning of Tri-Cities, was recently recognized for her outstanding

contributions with a director of the year award. McDonald was chosen by the national Franchisee Board of Directors from hundreds across the country for the award. She is known for her dedication and commitment to excellence through the ongoing success of her families and students. She has been with Sylvan for 16 years.

Gonzales earns certification

Nick Gonzales of Bouten Construction Company has completed the requirements for the nationally-recognized Associate Designated Design-Build Professional certification. The Design-Build Institute of America awarded the status to Gonzales after he successfully completed the coursework and formal examination, which covers all aspects of design-build project deliv-

ery. A minimum of 24 hours of continuing education every two years is required to maintain the credential.

RE/MAX awarded

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Sheffield Manor 125 N. Wamba Road• Prosser

Construction is complete on a $2 million expansion and renovation project at Sheffield Manor, 125 N. Wamba Road in Prosser. Mountain States Construction was the general contractor for the expansion of the assisted living facility and Chad Null was the project manager. Prior to the expansion, the facility had 27 rooms. Mountain States, the design/build general contractor, added a dozen new one-bedroom resident rooms and

converted an existing library room to an additional resident room, giving the facility a total of 40 rooms. The expansion and renovation added about 10,000 sq. ft. to the facility, which now spans more than 29,000 sq. ft. As part of the project, the dining room was expanded, a multi-purpose room was added, and a spa room where residents can take a therapy bath in a walk-in tub was added.

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Sheffield Manor’s existing salon was relocated and remodeled. A new nurses station was remodeled to add more storage and space and a new fireplace was added in the lobby area. Two new laundry rooms were added at the assisted living facility, as well as a storage work room, new flooring in the kitchen, refrigeration upgrades and stainless steel counters. The exterior landscaping is being redone to provide more outdoor space for residents, as well, including the addition of a new covered patio area and new sidewalks to connect the facilities common areas. For more information about Sheffield Manor, call 509-786-3100 or go to hyattfamilyfacilities.com/sheffield.

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Members, officers elected

Columbia Generating Station stakeholders, representing 92 utilities in six states, elected members and officers to the power plant’s participants review board during a public meeting in March in Tulalip. The nine review board members are: Garry Rosman, Inland Power & Light, three-year term; Paul Rogers, Kittitas County PUD, three-year term; Clay Smith, Northern Wasco County PUD, three-year term; Ray Mosbrucker, Klickitat County PUD, two-year term; Karl Denison, Mason County PUD No. 1, two-year term; Susan Thraen, Missoula Electric Cooperative, two-year term; Mark Platt, Benton REA, one-year term; Stu Nelson, Franklin

County PUD, one-year term; and Steve Houston, Okanogan County PUD.

Johnson, Stephens win award

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers Christian Johnson and Elizabeth Stephens have been named winners of PNNL’s 2016 Fitzner-Eberhardt Award. The award recognizes PNNL staff members exceptional efforts to enhance public understanding of STEM education. The award is named in honor of Dick Fitzner and Les Eberhardt, PNNL researchers who dedicated their lives to wildlife preservation and education and who died in a 1992 plane crash. Johnson, an engineer, is recognized for

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PNNL staff named laboratory fellows

Five staff members at Pacific Northwest National Laboratories have been appointed as Laboratory Fellows, one of PNNL’s highest ranks for its scientific and engineering staff. There are 52 current fellows, in addition to the new fellows: Craig Aalset, National Security Directorate, recognized for his leadership as a nuclear physicist working in ultra-low background radiation detection across a range of fields, including neutrino and dark matter physics, national security applications and environmental and treaty monitoring applications. These efforts have helped establish international visibility for the PNNL Shallow Underground

Laboratory. Ljiljana Pasa-Tolic, Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, demonstrates leadership in mass spectrometry and proteomics, especially top-down proteomics, an approach developed ahead of its time. The impact of her work is evident in her international reputation and successful completion and establishment of the 21 Tesla. Timothy Scheibe, Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, is recognized for his leadership in establishing the connection between multi-scale modeling and highperformance computing. He has an international reputation for understanding subsurface fluid flow and reactive transport modeling. Eric Smith, National Security Directorate, is an internationally-recognized technical leader in the application of

nondestructive assay techniques to challenges in nuclear fuel cycle safeguards. He has also made impactful contributions in border security and the detection of illicit nuclear trafficking. Alexandre Tartakovsky, Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, demonstrates leadership in establishing computational Lagrangian methods for describing fluid flow. This has significantly impacted the ability to understand multiphase flow and reactive transport, effectively merging the disciplines of geology and applied mathematics.

Godwin named executive director

Lisa Godwin is the new executive director of Habitat for Humanity for Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties.

Godwin has a degree in social work and 27 years of nonprofit and development experience. She was the director of development at Liberty Christian School for three years before joining Habitat in 2014. Godwin replaces Rick Jansons, who resigned to run for public office.

Vause completes training

Ted Vause, a MetLife agent and part of the MetLife Premier Client Group, recently completed the company’s Advanced Strategies for Small Business Owners Institute training. This educational forum is dedicated to providing the company’s financial services representatives with the knowledge and training necessary to help serve the specific needs of small business owners at the most advanced levels. Topics include income taxation, executive benefit plans, qualified retirement plans, and advanced techniques used to transfer family businesses to the next generation.

Ayers named President, CEO

LoAnn Ayers has been chosen as President and CEO of United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties. Ayers replaces Beverly Weber, who retires July 8. Ayers has served on the United Way board of directors for seven years, including being chair for two years. She led the organization’s strategic planning process in 2014 and was recognized as the Distinguished Volunteer of the Year in 2013. She has a Master’s degree in business administration and has lived in the Tri-Cities for 30 years. uNETWORKING, Page 44

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National Laboratories) or fuel for the reactors, we switch out the trailers. That’s why we need so many,” Savage said. Savage Logistics also has a contract to haul the huge convex concrete sections to line the tunnel for Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project. The tunnel is being dug by a huge machine, dubbed Bertha. “It takes 10 segments to line 10 feet of tunnel. Hauling them keeps our 12 employees there in the Seattle area busy 24/7,” Savage said. For more information about Savage

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Students receive grants

Three undergraduate students were awarded $3,000 research grants from Washington River Protection Solutions as part of the Chancellor’s Summer Scholars Program at Washington State University Tri-Cities. Daniel Cain, mentored by physics instructor Cigdem Capan, will enhance capabilities for LIGO, Hanford’s physical environmental monitoring subsystem. His tasks include mounting a half-wavelength antenna interface, mixing the antenna signal with a radiofrequency local oscillator and delivering the processing signal to the data acquisition system. He will also help upgrade LIGO’s cosmic ray detection system by designing, shipping, stuffing and

testing circuit boards. Eric Loeffler, mentored by Changki Mo, associate professor of mechanical engineering, is constructing a flight motion simulator, which combines aviation and mechatronics. He will research different methods of controlling a platform to simulate the sensation of movement and explore audio and visual stimulation through headphones and virtual reality headsets before combing his knowledge into constructing the full simulator. Zoe Klingele, mentored by biological sciences assistant professor Jim Cooper, is researching jaw development in zebra fish. The fish is a model species used extensively for medical and developmental research. She will breed zebra fish and use high-speed video to record their feeding biomechanics before and after metamor-

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Liang named director

Liyuan Liang, a world-class chemist, has been named as the director of the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy user facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Liang comes to PNNL from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she helped set research strategy, directed investments in strategic new research areas and led large teams of scientists tackling some of the nation’s most important scientific prob-

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Crume receives accreditation

Justin Crume, shredding operations manager for CI Shred, recently received the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist accreditation from the National Association for Information Destruction. This program, which NAID launched in 2010, represents the highest level of certification an individual can receive from the association. So far, only about 150 people have achieved the certification.

Brandes named president

Derrek Brandes, currently the vice president at Green River College in Auburn, has been name as the new president of Walla Walla Community College. Brandes will replace current WWCC President Steven VanAusdle, who retires this summer. Brandes is also a former dean of career and technical education at Columbia Basin College.

Tri-Cities Community Health names new directors

Al Cordova, CEO of Tri-Cities Community Health, announced the appointment of Saul Valencia, M.D. as medical director and Caleb Ledford, ARNP, as assistant medical director of the nonprofit health clinic. Valencia is board certified in family medicine. He received his Bachelor’s degree from WSU, his medical degree from UW, and did his family practice residency training in Yakima. Valencia will serve in his expanded role as TCCH medical director at a time of transformational challenges facility primary care practices. Ledford completed his nurse practitioner training at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. and worked in interventional cardiology at Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute in Seattle. He joined TCCH in 2014.

NEW BUSINESSES Artfetti Cakes has opened at 1360 N. Louisiana St., Suite F, Kennewick. The shop sells custom cakes, macaroons, cupcakes and other sweets. The hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 pm.-7 p.m. Sundays. For more information call 509-579-0325 or find the business on Facebook. Atomic City Thrift has opened at 1420 Jadwin Ave., Richland. The second hand store sells clothing, furniture and home décor. A portion of its proceeds go to Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery and Mirror Ministries. The hours are 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.5 p.m. on Saturday. Call 509-946-1221 for more information or find the business on Facebook. uNEW BUSINESSES, Page 50

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LINK offers networking opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs By Elsie Puig for TCAJOB A few years ago, Jonas Rosenberg of Summit Funding and Ken Marsh, owner of P2 Promotional Products were seeking a different kind of networking group. Both men, who are small business owners and entrepreneurs, depend on referrals from friends and business colleagues to keep their companies thriving, but the traditional networking groups they attended were expensive and time consuming. So they decided to create their own. LINK, the name they chose for the group, is a free networking group open to all professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners. There are no attendance requirements and no obligations to pass referrals back and forth. If anything, come for the free coffee and donuts, Marsh said. “That was the concept,” Marsh said, “We put it out there and invited everyone.” And people responded. More than 40 people attended the inaugural meeting. And the second drew a crowd of 50. And each meeting the grow seems to grow, Marsh said. LINK meets at 9 a.m. every other Friday at the Tri-Cities Homebuilders As-

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Tim Arntzen, CEO of the Port of Kennewick, has an office that overlooks the Clover Island Marina and offers a view of the Ed Hendler Bridge.

Business Management OFFICES, From page 1 The leases cover the cost of the building’s overhead, Keller said. “We have $2.8 million in the whole building, and we own the land,” Keller said. And Keller’s office in the new building sports an awesome view of the Columbia River and of the USS Triton Sail Park, which the Port built in 2011. Keller is not the only Port staff member that enjoys a great view. “We wanted everyone who worked here to have a river view,” he said. So offices were placed along the riverside and they all have floor-to-ceiling windows. The entry and reception area also feature tall floor-to-ceiling windows. “It turned out awesome,” Keller said. Port of Kennewick CEO Tim Arntzen’s

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office is on the top floor of the two-story retail and office building the Port completed in late 2006. Arntzen’s office overlooks the Clover Island marina on one side and offers a view of Clover Island Inn and the Ed Hendler Bridge (also known as the Cable Bridge). The Port of Kennewick’s former office is an aging, single-story brick building that still sits on the island, adjacent to the lighthouse. Employees were packed in tight and public meetings had to be held offsite. So when planning started on the new office building, there was a definite musthave list. “We had people who weren’t in proper work spaces and we wanted to have a Commission Chambers on site,” Arntzen said. They also wanted the windows to overlook the aging marina and waterfront trailer court, as a reminder of the work they still had to do. That was a decade ago, and now the trailer court is gone and the marina has been renovated. White pelicans, herons and eagles frequently do fly-bys.

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The view from Arntzen’s office windows reminds him of the work left to do — revitalize the Columbia Drive area and work on Vista Field. Having a pleasant workspace with a great view helps staff in that regard, he said. “I think it makes us more efficient,” Arntzen said. “Still, to this day, it’s a pleasure to come to work everyday.” Randy Hayden, executive director of the Port of Pasco, said his office on the second floor of the Port’s Osprey Pointe headquarters is the “perfect port office.” “I can see the railroad bridge, the barges and Big Pasco,” Hayden said. The Port of Pasco’s Osprey Pointe headquarters was completed in early 2011. The Port built the 20,000-sq.-ft. office building as a showpiece at Osprey Pointe, a 110-acre riverfront area the Port is developing into a business park. The Port offices occupy the second floor of the building and the main floor is leased to other businesses. The new offices replaced the Port’s previous headquarters, which, like the Port of Kennewick, was also in a confining and aging building. A fire at Big Pasco destroyed one of the Port of Pasco’s older commercial buildings, but it was well insured. “The building fire freed up $4 million, and we used that to build this and to put in the infrastructure for six building sites (at Osprey Pointe),” said Hayden, who was the Port’s director of planning and engineering when Osprey Pointe was under construction. uOFFICES, Page 47

Business Management LINK, From page 45 Marsh said LINK creates a space for individuals to collaborate and network face-to-face, in addition to their activity on social media. That could mean leaving testimony and reviews on Facebook or other social platforms. “We feature members on Facebook daily and encourage our members to leave testimony and reviews on that person’s page or profile,” Marsh said. “You are building relationships just by seeing what people are saying and doing online. We use the strength of social collaboration to validate business relationships, making it possible to pass referrals.” That is probably why selfie sticks abound at LINK. Participants are actively encouraged to publish their experiences in real time on Facebook and other social media platforms. Marsh said it not only increases exposure for the networking group, but also for the individual participants. About six months ago, leaders of LINK, which stands for Leaders in Networking Knowledge, decided they wanted to create a value-added marketing and advertising product for small business

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owners and entrepreneurs. After researching to identify exactly what that product would be, they launched LINKUp2Us. The comprehensive marketing and advertising product includes a consumerfacing referral website; social media, TV, radio; promotional products; print material services; telephone answering service; and even a host of legal and accounting services for liability and asset protection. The charter member price is $595, but after they’ve reached 200 charter members, the price will go up to $895. OFFICES, From page 46 Hayden was chosen to replace Jim Toomey, the Port’s former executive director, who retired two years ago. Hayden’s office was originally Toomey’s. “Jim moved out (of the office) a couple months before he retired,” Hayden said. “But I waited until he was done before I moved in. I couldn’t do it before then.” Binoculars sit on the windowsill, giving Hayden an opportunity to watch the osprey and eagle that nest in the large trees along the shoreline. And a groundhog has made the deck his home. “I’ve got a view of the port-related activities,” he said. Hayden said the office building was created as a showpiece of what can be done at the site. His hope is that others will realize what a great place Osprey Pointe is for a business office and that he will soon have neighbors. “It’s just a great spot,” Hayden said.

Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 “There is no other product or program that is doing this for the entrepreneur and small business owner,” Marsh said. The program hopes to pool the funds from members to offer cost-effective marketing and advertising products for its members — products that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive for small businesses. TV advertising is a great example, Marsh said. “The bigger names and people that have the money are the ones who can afford this, but LINKUp2Us will allow us

to leverage our numbers and offer this to the small business,” he said. Through LINKUp2Us, a family of television commercials will air 97 times every month for an entire year on a variety of network news, daytime and primetime shows in both the Tri-Cities and Yakima markets. The program is slated to go live in September. To register go to linkup2us.com or to find out more about the next LINK networking meeting, visit the group’s Facebook page.

Randy Hayden, executive director of the Port of Pasco, said the large windows in his office offer a great view of all the Port’s activities, from the Railroad Bridge, to barges running up and down the river, to activity at Big Pasco.

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Business owner doesn’t let disabilities erase plans, draws on community support By Jessica Hoefer for TCAJOB Ben Huwe has been in and out of hospitals much of his life, and had his first eye surgery at just nine-months old. “He has optic atrophy,” said his mom, Sherri Huwe. “His nerve that goes back to the base of his brain is scarred and damaged, and it’s barely attached. It’s like going through a fuzzy cable system.” Despite being labeled legally blind, Ben Huwe developed a passion for drawing, and Sherri Huwe said a Dayton School District paraeducator noticed Ben’s artistic skills after he’d been caught acting up in class. “That para took his spelling words and they started drawing all these fun little things—usually something to do with his sisters. So if the spelling word was ‘mud,’ he’d draw them in the mud. She’s the one who brought out the love of drawing in him,” said Huwe’s mom. “They were the best pair, and from there it took off.” The para helped guide then 10-year-old Ben, who suffers from intellectual disabilities, anxiety, OCD and other health aliments. As he transitioned into a teenager, Ben decided to parlay his love of art into his senior project that was required for graduation. He created gift cards and put together bags for patients at Providence St. Mary Medical Center and Dayton General Hospital. “I like making people feel good,” said Ben Huwe, who wanted to continue his card making venture after graduation. “I like my job. I like drawing people.” In order to keep Huwe doing what he loved, the Hendricksons, former owners of Elk Drug in Dayton, offered him a desk at their local pharmacy, Sherri Huwe said. “So starting in high school he’s had a desk there. Now he’s 28,” she explained. Eventually, the Hendricksons retired, but Elk Drug’s new owners, Sean and Andi Thurston, continued to offer Huwe a place to create his artwork after the

transition. For several years, Ben Huwe Cards and Designs had the support of a job coach, which his mother said was funded through Columbia County after he turned 21. “But that’s when the Developmental of Vocation Rehabilitation (DVR) looked at his business and said, ‘That’s not viable,’” she explained. Huwe lost his funding for a job coach— an individual who specializes in assisting individuals with disabilities to learn and accurately carry out job duties—and for two years, his family struggled to help him get his support system back. With the future of Ben Huwe Cards and Designs in jeopardy, the community and caregivers through Valley Residential Services rallied around him to keep taking him to his job. “Without that support, he wouldn’t have stayed in his routine, which is critical to his success,”Sherri Huwe said. Huwe’s case traveled through the chain of command and eventually an administrative hearing was set. Ben was able to get a lawyer through Northwest Justice Project where Tyler Grabber helped the family settle the case. “Part of the negotiation with the state was that a business plan had to be made,” Sherri Huwe said. In December 2015, she reached out to Brad McMasters, economic development director with the Port of Columbia. “Sherri contacted me directly because she knows my work is to help businesses in our county. She shared the scenario and her frustrations. She’s been a strong advocate for her son and his work with his design company,” McMasters said. McMasters gave her some resources for writing a business plan then made some personal connections with individuals and organizations he thought could help her. “Then I put her directly in touch with SCORE because I knew they would have resources and individuals that could actually sit down with her and help her

Ben Huwe (pictured on the left) recently traveled to Olympia with friends Tyler Cooper, Melinda Lambert, Craig Lockard and Joey Hernandez to raise awareness for people with disabilities.

write a business plan,” he said. The Mid-Columbia Tri-Cities Service Corp of Retired Executives stepped in and by March 2016, Sherri Huwe had a business plan in place. “That was the key to opening the door,” said Sherri Huwe, who worked with SCORE’s Donna Rassat. “They had lots of great ideas and helped me get a business

plan ready.” This spring, Ben Huwe’s funding was restored and a job coach was provided via Goodwill. Funding is granted under a waiver through the Developmental Disabilities Administration and Columbia County, which oversee the details of the program. uSUPPORT, Page 50

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NEW BUSINESS, From page 44 Cottage House Mercantile is now open at 4428 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. The store sells refurbished furniture and home décor. Its hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. For more information call 509539-2111 or find the business on Facebook. Wit Cellars is now open at 2880 Lee Road, Suite A, Prosser. The tasting room hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information call 509786-1311 or visit witcellars.com. Yogurt Beach has opened at 910 S. Columbia Center Blvd., Suite A, Kennewick. The business serves 24 flavors of frozen yogurt with 50 topping options.

Its hours are 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 509-579-0316 or visit yogurtbeach.com. The business is also on Facebook.

NAME CHANGE Crave Nightclub at 109 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick is now R3Spawn. New services include live streaming, gaming lounge, tournaments and dancing. For more information call 509-491-1552 or find the business on Facebook.

MOVED Align A Dent has moved to 4428 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. For more

Business Management information call 509-430-1800 or visit www.alignadent.com. The business is also on Facebook. Center Vision Clinic has moved to 8127 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. Call 509-783-8383 or visit www.centervisionclinic.org for more information. Dragonfire has moved to 219 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick. The store sells handcrafted candles, Celtic goods and beard care items. For more information call 509-308-1727 for find the business on Facebook. L&M Auto Sales has moved to 4083 Van Giesen St., West Richland. For more information call 509-628-7230 or visit LMautosales.com. The business is also on

Facebook. Pechtel Law, PLLC has moved to 21 N. Cascade St., Kennewick. For more information call 509-586-3091 or visit pechtellaw.com. Senior Life Resources/Meals on Wheels has moved to 1824 Fowler St., Richland. For more information call 509735-1911 or visit www.seniorliferesources. org. The Groomery – Hair Establishment for Dogs has moved to 201 N. Edison St., Suite 260, Kennewick. Call 509-374-3724 for more information. The business is also on Facebook. Terence L. Thornhill Architect has moved to 7510 W. Deschutes Pl., Suite 210, Kennewick. For more information call 509-851-4167 or visit www.tltarch.com.

CLOSED Colea Fine Steak and Seafood at 1408 N. Louisiana St., Suite 100, Kennewick has closed. Figaro’s Pizza at 7007 Burden Blvd., Pasco has closed.

SUPPORT, From page 49 “His job coach is coaching him to draw puppies and he’s starting to get back into the mode of being creative,” Sheri Huwe said, adding that Ben receives 12 hours a month in job coach support. And as long as Ben Huwe can continue to show his design business is viable, his mom said his job coach is here to stay. “Last year he sold $500 in cards and baskets just at Easter time—and that was just mom promoting it on Facebook,” said Sherri Huwe, one of several family members stepping up to help. Ben’s sister is a graphic artist, and his brother works at a sign company out of Portland. But family is only one element of support, Sherri Huwe said, adding that the community and job coaches are instrumental to his success. “I love the job coaches,” she said. They’re exactly what he needs to help push him outside the box. They’re like, ‘Can we make T-shirts with these designs?’” McMasters hopes Huwe’s story inspires other struggling business owners to reach out to the Port of Columbia—or their local port—if they need help with business plans, funding, or anything in between. “We manage a contract with the state Department of Commerce to offer economic development resources. We do business recruitment, business retention, business expansion and a lot of community and capacity building—which to me is also what this is about—making community a very open and safe place to do business,” McMasters said. “Obviously his business is very unique, but this is what we do. In a small town, a lot of it is about retention, and making sure we have the services in our community.” Ben Huwe Cards and Designs products can be purchased at Elk Drug in Dayton, located at 167 E. Main Street. He also has a Facebook page, facebook.com/ben.huwe.

Business Management

Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016

Using phantom stock as a means to reward (and retain) key personnel By Beau Ruff for TCAJOB One challenge for the business owner is attracting and retaining key personnel. This challenge permeates all businesses from the largest to the smallest. At some point, the key person needs more incentive to stay and excel. One common tool to incentivize the employee to stay is to offer the employee stock. However, true stock incentive payments or options have some notable drawbacks, discussed below. Enter phantom stock. It’s the coolest sounding arrangement that gives the employee some of the benefits of stock ownership without the drawbacks associated with real equity interest. It is also known by the less exciting name: the “stock equivalency plan.” When a company uses regular equity stock to incentivize employees, it usually does so through direct stock compensation or through stock options. Stock compensation, stock in exchange for work performed or as a bonus, is deductible by the company but taxable to the recipient. This can present a significant deterrent to the employee – the potential for no additional immediate income combined with the immediate tax bill. Further, depending on the type of entity, the employee may also need to pay tax on the company income without ever receiving any of the proceeds, so-called “phantom income.” The “stock option plan,” also known as the incentive stock option or qualified stock option, is where the employer allows the employee to purchase stock at a value that is the current fair market value, but it remains locked in for later purchase. The hope is that the stock

appreciates and the employee then gets to purchase at the discounted, locked-in price previously established. The granting of this option is generally not taxable but the tax is assessed when the employee sells the stock for which he previously exercised the option to purchase. At exercise, the employee needs cash to buy in to own the stock. Importantly, with the stock option, the company gets no tax deduction for the stock options offered. In both the above options, the employee also becomes the shareholder. As a shareholder, the employee has not only the rights defined in the bylaws or articles, but also a whole host of rights offered by state law. Phantom stock is different. It is not real stock ownership. Instead it is simply the contractual relationship between employer and employee that gives the employee stock-like rights when it comes to income and even to the proceeds upon the potential sale of the business without incurring income tax to the employee upon receipt of the phantom stock. Also, phantom stock doesn’t provide the employee with stock ownership rights. Here’s how it works. ABC Company has a key employee, Bill. To retain Bill, ABC knows it has to offer Bill something more than the steady paycheck. Bill wants ownership so that his efforts result in not only the growth of the company but also the growth of his bank account. Instead of giving Bill 100 shares of the company’s 1,000 outstanding shares (10 percent), the company could give Bill the contractual right to the income associated with 100 pretend (or phantom) shares of company stock. The

company could also assign in the contract a base value for the shares (i.e. $5 per share) and any increase in share price could be additional value for Bill. As the valBeau Ruff ue of the comCornerstone pany increases, Wealth Strategies the value of Bill’s shares could likewise increase. One negative for Bill is that, because he doesn’t own stock, he would not be entitled to capital gains treatment. But, unlike the bonus stock and the stock option, Bill need not put out any money, in the form of tax payments or payments for the stock, before receiving the phantom stock. Also, the potential for phantom income is eliminated. Bill gets the profits that he wants but he doesn’t get voting rights. This is good for the company. Is it bad for Bill? Probably not. At 10 percent ownership, even if he had real stock ownership, he is not likely able to make a meaningful contribution to the direction of most small businesses. He is a minority owner. Is the fact that Bill doesn’t have voting rights a good thing for the company? It can be because the company need not include Bill in annual meetings or seek out his vote. For many small businesses, especially those that are closely-held family businesses, this can be an important consideration

for keeping the business of the family business in the family. Sometimes phantom stock is not sufficient for the key employee. But if offering phantom stock helps you recruit and retain vital personnel to your company, talk to your planning professional to see if this arrangement might work for your business. Attorney Beau Ruff grew up working for his father at Ruff’s Giant Burgers. He graduated from Kamiakin High School and obtained his Bachelor’s degree and law degree from Gonzaga University. He also has a Master of Laws degree in Taxation. After law school, Ruff entered the U.S. Army as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He served for four years, including a year-long tour to Iraq for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. Ruff later practiced as an attorney with the law firm of Leavy, Schultz & Davis, P.S., where he focused on business planning, estate planning, and taxation. Ruff works for Cornerstone Wealth Strategies, a full-service independent investment management and financial planning firm in Kennewick, where he focuses on assisting clients with comprehensive planning. The information presented in this material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.

Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016

Business Management

How to tap human motivation to create a healthy organization By Allen Johnson, Ph.D. for TCAJOB What is the best way to move an organization toward a quality culture? How can positive change be made without eliciting employee anxiety or resentment? Understanding how people are motivated is key. One thing is certain: people are not motivated by the visions of other people. They are motivated by their own visions. The true leader is able to address the visions of the employee while promoting the mission of the organization. To that end understanding “Choice Theory” is extremely helpful. The model provides a path by which the leader can direct the natural drives of the employee toward the creation of a quality culture. The architect of Choice Theory, American psychiatrist William Glasser, argued that people are not so different. We all want the basic stuff: belonging and approval, recognition and power, the freedom to make our own choices, and a little fun along the way. All of us are motivated by these basic drives. More importantly, when these human desires are not satisfied, employees start doing weird things. They withdraw; they bog down; they sabotage the goals of the boss or the organization. Although all of us have the same basic needs, we carry different pictures in our heads of how those needs are satisfied. Take fun for an example. John’s idea of fun is sitting at a computer creating a new program. He gets a kick

out of inventing a new database that just might make the job easier for the whole department. John has other things that satisfy his need for fun, but creating at the computer is one of the most dominate. Pete, on the other hand, wouldn’t be caught dead at a computer. He’s an outdoorsman. He sees himself in the field, checking the progress of the job, kicking dirt clods and spitting from the corner of his mouth. Being in the middle of the action is fun for Pete. To get the best from each employee, it is essential to understand each person’s personal picture album. Stick Pete behind a computer and see what you get. Oh, sure, you might gain surface-level compliance, but in the long run, Pete’s performance is going to be half-baked, if that. People are constantly trying to match the pictures in their heads with the world. As soon as John finishes a new computer program, he seeks another challenge. He peers over the shoulders of his co-workers, hoping to find a problem that may be resolved with the benefit of a new program. If John finds such a project, he is happy again. He trudges off to his computer and you may not see him for a couple of weeks. He is content crunching out a new program. But, let’s say that John can’t find a new project. In fact, let’s say that John is transferred to a new department that doesn’t even have a computer. They’ve got him working an archaic adding machine. John’s creativity is squelched.

He asks to be given a chance to work on a computer again, but no one listens. They need someone to work the adding machine and John has been assigned to that Allen Johnson, task. Now his Ph.D. world simply does not match the picture in his head. What to do? When the pictures in one’s head do not match the world, they become frustrated, which is painful. And human beings will not tolerate pain for very long without doing something. Unfortunately, often what they choose to do is irresponsible. Here are some common examples: 1. Acting Out. Acting out is behavior that results in harm to the individual, others, or property. John may choose to harm the integrity of the boss by berating the department at every opportunity. People get used to it after a while. Uh-oh, here comes John. “Can you believe what those chumps are doing now?” John complains, “Management hasn’t got the brains to come in from the rain.” It may not be long before John is on the street looking for a new job. And that’s too bad, because he was a great computer programmer. 2. Suffering. People who are frustrated find all kinds of ways to suffer. But the most popular tactic is depression, selected for three basic reasons: It works. If John mopes long enough someone may come to his rescue. It gives him an excuse to do nothing. John has a fast comeback for anyone who suggests that he snap out of it and do something. “How can you expect me

to do anything?” he drones. “I’m depressed.” Finally, people use depression because it is socially more acceptable than anger. No one tolerates a grown person who throws a temper tantrum. But having the blues is normal. 3. Addiction. John may decide to deal with his pain by anesthetizing himself with alcohol, drugs, or comfort food. Addiction is hard to deal with. Ask an addict to give up his drug of choice and watch the reaction. “Hey, man, you must be crazy. You want me to give up pleasure for pain?” It doesn’t work to tell an addict to just stop. You have to go back to the basic drives. What needs are not being satisfied? How can we satisfy those needs so that the pain subsides? 4. There are other irresponsible ways that people deal with pain. These can range from helplessness to anger to psychosomatic disorders. A few become psychotic. Regardless, the person is trying—in a crazy way—to cope with the loss of approval, power, freedom, or fun. There has to be a better way, right? How can you help an employee stay, or get back on, track? Asking these four questions will help immensely: 1. What do you want? It is a funny question, isn’t it? Typically, we don’t ask an employee what he or she wants. We tell them what we want. But remember, if you want the best from your employees, you must allow them to do what they do best. If we talked with John long enough, we would find that he wants what we all want — a feeling of acceptance and selfworth. He wants to do what he does best. Why? Because it is self satisfying. Management likes the results and John believes he is making a meaningful contribution. uMOTIVATION, Page 56

Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 POWER, From page 1 Shortly after participating in the Technology Assistance Program, Percheron Power learned PNNL—along with the Department of Energy (DOE) and all of its labs—was going to kick off a Small Business Vouchers pilot to further the support of businesses. “What the technology assistance did was give companies a window into PNNL’s capabilities and what we can do for them. The lab directors wanted to do something more impactful,” Spanner said. “So we laid out the principles of the Small Business Voucher pilot. Energy efficiency is fundamental to the pilot.” Funded by DOE, PNNL is one of five labs comprising the pilot’s leadership team. Spanner said DOE has allocated $20 million dollars in support over three rounds, with each voucher as much as $300,000. Percheron Power was one of about 400 companies that requested funding in the first round, and project development director Sharon Atkin said they were thrilled to be awarded $200,000 in support. “We were the only business in Washington State to be selected for the federal pilot,” she said. “The pilot was targeted at the clean energy sector, and we were only one of three awards in the country that was focused on hydropower.” The selection couldn’t have come at a better time. Atkin said Percheron Power had been trying to find a way to secure funding to get a composite of the European turbine created. This spring, the company began working with PNNL engineer Marshall Richmond, who is the research lead for the project. A small sample of Richmond’s areas of expertise include the development and application of computational models of hydrodynamics, computational fluid dynamics and physical modeling of hydraulic structures. With Richmond’s help, Percheron Power has created a mini model—an eight-inch diameter turbine—to laboratory test. “We’re going to water test it, and we’re expecting to be able to have the results in about six weeks,” Straalsund said. “And then we’ll move to the next size up,” added Atkin. “PNNL will be modeling that, and they’ll help us make choices on how to best optimize the designs from the model.” The six-foot model for phase two will

be installed at the Utah Water Research Lab, Atkin said. Percheron Power will take several designs with them, and once phase two testing is complete, Straalsund said they’ll put a composite turbine in a long-term position. “That’s about two years from now,” Atkin said. “That will go to a permanent field test. We’ve looked at places between here and Yakima, and we’ve had a lot of interest from a prominent town in Colorado that has pursued us to do a field test there.” There are no Archimedes Hydrodynamic Screw Turbine plants operational yet in the United States, but more than 10 applications have been submitted to Federal Energy Regulation Commission for sites in California and Washington, said Atkin, adding that steel turbines must still be imported for these sites, which makes it hard for many plants to afford them. When all is said and done, Atkin believes their product will be 40 percent lighter and more efficient than the European version and will produce clean, renewable energy with much lower impact than traditional hydroelectric dams. “The idea is to have distributed green renewable energy sources instead of having big coal plants—make the grid more efficient,” Atkin said. “And this is ultralow environmental impact. For hydro—with the salmon and other impacts—everyone’s being very careful. It’s important that any hydro we do is ultralow impact now, and that’s what’s especially great about this technology.”

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Business Profile

New franchise owner aims to increase number of caregiver staff, customers By Audra Distifeno for TCAJOB Seven years ago, after working in the Visiting Angels office for just a short time, Christine Rose-VanWormer knew she’d eventually own one of the franchises. That “eventually,” happened last July, when Rose-VanWormer took the reins of the Kennewick business. “I knew after I started working for Visiting Angels that we’d look for an area without one and purchase a franchise after my husband got out of the military,” she said. But that time came more quickly than anticipated when her husband was medically discharged after 22 years in the military. “It was just a great opportunity for the next chapter of our lives,” said the new Visiting Angels’ owner and director. Rose-VanWormer said she knew early on that she wanted to be part of the business because of the compassion involved. “It’s an amazing feeling to be there for people when they need it,” she said. When Anne Craff, previous Visiting Angels owner, mentioned the possibility of selling and talked with corporate representatives, Rose-VanWormer began the process of purchasing the franchise. She had worked full time in the office as bookkeeper and claim processor, but had a wide range of experience. “It wasn’t uncommon for me to fill in for shifts if a caregiver was sick. I also

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helped interview caregivers and was pretty involved in the whole business,” Rose-VanWormer said. Visiting Angels provides home care services for elderly residents in and around the Tri-Cities. Services are individualized and may include meal preparation/diet monitoring, hygiene assistance, companionship, light housekeeping, medication reminders, respite care for family caregivers, and transportation

to/from medical appointments, errands and shopping. “Each situation is different and individualized,” she said. “We first go into the home to do a complimentary assessment and review the needs of the client. We prepare a ‘Plan of Care’ and then return to the office to identify which caregiver best fits with that client and his or her needs.” During the initial visit, Visiting

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Business Profile

Young entrepreneur gives new retail life to old sneakers, sports clothing By Jeff Morrow for TCAJOB When Travis Higbee first started collecting foot bling as a teenager, it didn’t take long for his parents to collectively put their feet down. “My parents couldn’t afford my habits anymore,” Higbee said. Now just 21, the 2013 Hanford High graduate is opening his own retail store that sells sneakers, old sports jerseys and other clothing. Higbee and business partner Mike Rorie will open the store, called Get In Where You Fit In, in early July at 3311 W. Clearwater Ave., Suite D214, in Kennewick. This isn’t the first time Higbee has rung up retail sales in his own store. From November 2013 to the following November, Higbee had a similar store, also called Get In Where You Fit In, in an upstairs suite at the north end of the Uptown Shopping Center in Richland. “The last few years, I’ve been trying to sell things online,” he said. “Then I started to get so many people asking me when I was going to open a store again. There is nothing like this around here culture-wise. You’d have to go to Seattle.” But even when he didn’t have a store, Higbee continued to collect what he terms “gently-used shoes.” He’s got so much stock now that when he looks around the floor space of the shop’s 660 sq. ft., he laments. “Now I wish I got a bigger space,” he said. Used sports sneakers are big business.

Higbee found that out fast as a teenager. “I went on Ebay and purchased a pair of Jordan 11s for $150,” he said. “Then I turned around and sold them for $560. It kind of blew my mind.” But it also helped him clear a hurdle that loomed large for him as he pondered his future. “After high school, I was scared to go to college, and I didn’t have the money,” Higbee said. “But the big thing I found was that people were into shoes.” At his old store, he was able to obtain a pair of Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas’ shoes. He sold them for $3,000, he said. The most expensive pair of tennis shoes he has right now is a pair of Kanye West Adidas he values at $1,800. Yes. $1,800. Michael Jordan, one of the greatest NBA stars of all time, hasn’t played a professional game since 2003. But that hasn’t stopped his shoes from being some of the most coveted around. His 2013 Nike Jordans are big sellers. And Jordan now has teamed up with Supreme, the legendary skateboard shoes and clothing company, to make at least three retro editions of the Air Jordan shoes – the shoes that many people consider the ones that started the sneaker craze in the 1980s. “Since 2002 it’s really blown up,” Higbee said. “When the market opened up, some people would buy a pair of shoes and then stock a pair.”

Travis Higbee stands with some of his merchandise he’ll be selling when his new store, Get In Where You Fit In, opens in July in Kennewick.

Now? “Some people will buy a pair of shoes, take a picture with them on, post it online, and then sell them,” Higbee said. And, as the trend spans time, Higbee’s clientele gets older and he has a broader base. “When I opened the first store, it was a lot of young kids coming in,” he said. “Now our target market is high school kids all the way up to guys in their 30s.” But he won’t forget about the younger kids, either. “We’ll sell skateboards as well,” he said. “There are no local skate shops around here. We’ll also have an area to play video games in the store.” Higbee expects dead stock – brand

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Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 Bankruptcies..................... 57 Top Properties................... 57 Building Permits................ 58 uBANKRUPTCIES Bankruptcies are filed under the following chapter headings: Chapter 7 — Straight Bankruptcy: debtor gives up non-exempt property and debt is charged. Chapter 13 — Plan is devised by the individual to pay a percentage of debt based on ability to pay. All disposable income must be used to pay debts. Information provided by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Spokane. CHAPTER 7 Christen M. Meigs, 9006 W. Falls Ave., Kennewick. Elvia C. Garcia, 425 S. Olympia St., G-204, Kennewick. Robert B. and Ashlee Lindburg, 1125 N. Buchannan St., Apt. D, Kennewick. Debra J. Blum, 4807 W. Second Ave., Kennewick. Rachel A. Ashley, 1231 W. First Ave., Kennewick. Michelle L. Teagle, 6615 W. Olivia Ct., Kennewick. Roland P. and Debra A. Mata, 106 N. Olympia St., Kennewick. Felicia M. Macugay, 5031 W. Clearwater Ave., No. 40, Kennewick. Marguerita Corrin Kuiken, P.O. Box 284, Prosser. Mark L. and Danna L. Barkley Sr., 29006 E. Ruppert Road, Benton City. Melissa A. Martinez, 1218 N. Dawes St., Unit A, Kennewick. Erika A. Garcia, 8953 W. Quinault Ave., Kennewick. Joan M. Lorenzen, 7803 W. Deschutes Ave., R269, Kennewick. Jennifer A. Soto, 1305 Mahan Ave., Richland. Margarito B. and Maria L. Gomez Jr., 2100

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Bellerive Dr., Apt. 165, Richland. Bryan Hoang Le and Huyen Thi Le, 2108 Hood Ave., Kennewick. Marc E. and Rebecca L. Ramsey, 7404 E. Massingale Road, Benton City. Roel C. Garza, 318 S. Tweedt Place, Kennewick. Kathleen R. Wrobleski, 4717 W. Grande Ronde Ave., Kennewick. Bacilio R. Hernandez, P.O. Box 3015, Pasco. Nicholas R. Schaffer, 218505 Bryson Brown Road, Kennewick. David and Antionetti Lichliter, 1453 Arbor St., Richland. Larry D. and Pamela A. Clark, 1860 Maui Dr., Richland. James and Shirley Long, 1424 W. 24th Loop, Kennewick. Castulo Garcia, 200 Waldren St., Apt. 38, Richland. Joel C. Hanks, 3121 W. Hood Ave., C-202, Kennewick. Anthony D. Wright, 7120 W. Umatilla Ave., Kennewick. Mark P. and Rebekah M. Harris, 1101 Claire St., Prosser. Kelly R. Beatty and Sarah Jennings, 1405 Kimball Ave., Richland. Michael Wells, 200802 E. Game Farm Road, No. 58, Kennewick. Mallory A. Christianson, 712 43rd Way, Pasco. Blanca Garcia, 4110 Minorca Lane, Pasco. Andrew M. Davis, 4313 Montgomery Ln, Pasco. Daniel W. and Debra D. Overcash, 4913 W. Henry St., Pasco. Kenny L. Hawkins, 3911 W. 27th Ave., Suite 101, No. 17, Kennewick. Joe L. and Sheryl A. Gonzalez, 1719 N. 23rd Ave., Pasco. Ruth M. Bolser, 8308 Langara Dr., Pasco. Humberto Mendoza, 200 W. Hawthorn, P.O. Box 693, Connell.

Michelle Woodrome, 1028 W. Park St., Pasco. Rebecca S. Houck, 5908 Taft Dr., Pasco. Lindsay A. DeBord, 6626 Chapel Hill Blvd., Apt. C208, Pasco. Melinda A. Emery, 420 N. Sycamore Ave., Pasco. Cristobal D. Gomez, 6006 Westport Ln, Pasco. Robert J. Paine, 4703 Arabian Lane, Pasco. Hilda A. Wright, 903 N. Arbutus Ave., Pasco. Gabriela Preciado, 500 N. 24th Ave., A29, Pasco. CHAPTER 13 Michael Bradley Curtis, 3916 W. Hood Ave., Kennewick. Kenneth W. and Amber D. Solesbee, 3324 W. 19th Ave., Trailer 114, Kennewick. Gordon P. and Kim K. Salazar, 1294 Monrean Loop, Richland. Dakota J. Lingar, 1115 N. Beach Ave., Pasco. Joshua and Cara Coley, 8517 Whipple Dr., Pasco. Clinton W. and Bethany C. Carr, 6626 Chapel Hill Blvd., M-208, Pasco.

uTOP PROPERTIES

Top property values have been rounded to the nearest hundred figure.

FRANKLIN COUNTY Description: 3,475-sq.ft. single-family home, 11315 Easton Dr., Pasco, $469,500. Buyer: David and Kelsey Barber. Seller: Landmark Homes of Washington, Inc. Description: 19 acres of agricultural land, 4050 E. A St., Pasco, $3,000,000. Buyer: Stahl Hutterian Bretheran. Seller: William Gordon. Description: 3,722-sq.-ft. single-family home, 3417 Chardonnay Dr., Pasco, $413,000. Buyer, Derek Trebes. Seller: Matthew and Jillian Neff.

Business Licenses................. 59 Judgments............................ 61 Liquor Licenses..................... 61 Marijuana Licenses.............. 61 Description: 2.298-sq.-ft. single-family home, 11425 Easton Dr., Pasco, $374,900. Buyer: Randy Smith. Seller: EK Development, Inc. Description: 2,610-sq.-ft. single-family home, 3204 Cavalier Ct., Pasco, $374,800. Buyer: Carla Alford. Seller: Hayden Homes LLC. Description: 2,595-sq.-ft. single-family home, 11530 Mathews Road, Pasco, $462,800. Buyer: Jason and Tia Moser. Seller: Hammerstrom Construction, Inc. Description: 2,194-sq.ft. single-family home, 7029 Sandy Ridge Road, Pasco, $421,200. Buyer: is Franciska Steen. Seller: Hammerstrom Construction, Inc. Description: 3.9 acres of undeveloped land, $1.03 million, Buyer: Bethel Church of Richland. Seller: Furniture Row USA LLC. Description: 2,972-sq.-ft. single-family home and 1.64-acres of residential property, 1711 Fanning Road, Pasco, $750,000. Buyer: Loren and Marla Knudsen. Seller: Steven and Mary Kincaid. Description: 75.5 acres of agricultural land, $925,000. Buyer: G.H. and Kelly Wisse. Seller: Gerald and Judith Schubert. Description: 1,751-sq.-ft. single-family home, 10724 W. Court St., Pasco, $470,000. Buyer: Todd and Kadee Brown. Seller: Carl Ryder. Description: 5 acres undeveloped land, $1.74 million. Buyer: Northwest Farm Credit Services FLCA. Seller: Tapteal II LLC. Description: 3,694-sq.-ft. single-family home and 2.5 acres agricultural land, 740 Graystone Lane, Pasco, $713,500. Buyer: Pete and Aubrey Douglas. Seller: Brian G. Evans. BENTON COUNTY Description: 1.5 acres of commercial land, 9501 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, $355,300. Buyer: Amon Hills Properties LLC. Seller: John B. and Renee Michel.

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PUBLIC RECORD, From page 57 Description: 1,820-sq.-ft. single-family home, 1360 Diamond Loop, West Richland, $350,000. Buyer: John and Rebecca Hunt. Seller: Curtis W. and Alisha Johnson. Description: 3,010-sq.-ft. single-family home, 319 Rachel Road, Kennewick, $401,000. Buyer: Robert R. and Susan D. Schmidt. Seller: Jose A. and Olga M. Archuleta. Description: 2,829-sq.-ft. single-family home, 72502 E. Reata Road, Kennewick, $373,800. Buyer: Roy O. and Rovianne Pasicaran. Seller: Riverwood Homes, Inc. Description: 2,870-sq.-ft. single-family home, at Reata West, Kennewick, $401,000. Buyer: Marisa D. Coudert. Seller: Greg Senger Constuction. Description: 3,477-sq.-ft. single-family home, 1303 S. Coulee Vista Dr., Kennewick, $552,500. Buyer: Nicholas and Kelli Brooks. Seller: Stonecrest Builders, Inc. Description: 2,743-sq.-ft. single-family home, 12904 Grandview Lane, Kennewick, $400,000. Buyer: Dennis and Judith Sawby. Seller: Dennis Sawby Construction. Description: 4.1 acres of commercial retail land in Benton County, $533,500. Buyer: P & R Construction. Seller: Cottonwood Commercial Plaza. Description: 2,052-sq.-ft. single-family home, 10381 W. 18th Pl., Kennewick. $358,400. Buyer: Bradley and Lisa Almond. Seller: Lott’s Better Built Homes, Inc. Description: 3,391-sq.-ft. single-family home, 334 Columbia Point Dr., Richland, $591,000. Buyer: Heather and Thomas Devries. Seller: David Schultz. Description: 3,391-sq.-ft. single-family home, 386 Columbia Point, Richland, $547,000. Buyer: Brian G. Evans. Seller: Thomas and Anna Mahony. Description: 3,009-sq.-ft. single-family home, 96902 E. Kase Blvd., Kennewick, $390,000. Buyer: Kurtis and Dajuan Recknagle. Seller: J. Hall and Leslie Stephen Jr. Description: 3,419-sq.-ft. single-family home, 3507 W. 46th Ave., Kennewick, $439,900. Buyer: Cory & Jessica Briggs Trustees. Seller: Ramiro M. Aguilar.

Description: 2,544-sq.-ft. single-family home, 3905 W. 47th Ave., Kennewick, $390,000. Buyer: Jeremy and Esther Ogden. Seller: Stephen and Angela Barnes. Description: 0.18-acre vacant residential lot, 3410 W. 34th Ave., Kennewick, $372,900. Buyer: Tye A. Bjork. Seller: SR Homes LLC. Description: 0.24-acre vacant residential lot, 6506 W. 33rd Pl., Kennewick, $375,700. Buyer: Jolene J. Babka. Seller: New Tradition Homes, Inc. Description: 0.079-acres of vacant residential land, $462,500. Buyer: Mark G. and Elizabeth Edgren. Seller: Steven and Karen Baker. Description: 4,708-sq.-ft. single-family home, 3522 Eastlake Dr., West Richland, $626,000. Buyer: Patrick and Tia Jensen. Seller: Edward J. Walker. Description: 3,051-sq.-ft. single-family home, 190518 E. Game Farm Road, Kennewick, $520,900. Buyer: Arland and Jennifer Ward. Seller: Kay and Jerry Brewer. Description: Approximately 80 acres of vacant residential land, 69800 Keene Road, West Richland, $700,000, Buyer: Benton County. Seller: Factors Unlimited LLC. Description: 2,976-sq.-ft. single-family home, 36212 S. Valley Vista, Kennewick, $440,000. Buyer: Thomas and Kelli Pleyo. Seller: Chris Ralston. Description: 3,617-sq.-ft. single-family home, 3817 KW. 48th Ave., Kennewick, $407,500. Buyer: Richard and Sandra Astolfi. Seller: Matthew and Angela Bergstrom. Description: 2,703-sq.ft. single-family home, 475 Cherry Blossom Loop, Richland, $387,500. Buyer: Fred Koehler. Seller: Alan and Nola Funk. Description: 2,495-sq.-ft. single-family home, 1327 Jubilee St., Richland, $379,9000. Buyer: Dean and Mary Grano. Seller: Steve and Diane Keane. Description: 4,157-sq.-ft. single-family home, 1376 Westgate Way, Richland, $729,000. Buyer: Gerald D. Raber. Seller: Robert and Nancy Pruden. Description: 0.24 acres of vacant residential land, 1642 Penny Lane, Richland, $403,500. Buyer: Donald and Dana Stewart. Seller: Prodigy Custom Homes. Description: 2,398-sq.ft. single-family home, 2218 Copperleaf St., Richland, $379,900. Buyer:

Phillip and Sharon Worley. Seller: Pahlish Homes, Inc. Description: 2,332-sq.-ft. single-family home, 2033 Harris Ave., Richland, $500,000. Buyer: Thomas and Vicki Patten. Seller: Scott and Tammy Wood. Description: 2,554-sq.-ft. single-family home, 781 Meadows Dr., Richland, $498,000. Buyer: Dennis and Sally Teeguarden. Seller: Samuel and Patricia Adams. Description: 2,502-sq.-ft. single-family home, 2442 Woods Dr., Richland, $393,300. Buyer: Alan Berscheid. Seller: Pahlisch Homes, Inc. Description: 6,262-sq.-ft. commercial service land, 4711 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick., $1.3 million. Buyer: Luoc V. and Trang N. Nguyen. Seller: Ratna Resources.

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Building permit values have been rounded to the nearest hundred figure. BENTON COUNTY Prosser Community nursing home, 5305 Hicks Road, Grandview, $551,400 for commercial remodeling. Contractor: Genesis Construction. Columbia River Seed LLC, 187405 Plymouth Industrial, $236,600 for a deck for an agricultural facility. Contractor: West Coast Agricultural. Tellus LLC, 233757 E. Highway 397, $339,800 for new commercial construction. Gregg Frichette, 39412 N. Sunset Road, $104,500 for new commercial construction. FRANKLIN COUNTY Eagle Building, Inc., 50 Canal Blvd., $26,500 for a commercial addition. Contractor: Schulz Construction. Conagra Foods/Lamb Weston, 960 Glade Road, $12,700 for a fire alarm system. Contractor: Fire Systems West, Inc. AT&T Mobility, 2761 Dent Road, $15,000 for an antenna upgrade. Contractor: General Dynamics Info. Tidewater Terminal, 671 Tank Farm Road, $400,000 for grading. Contractor: Big D’s

Construction of Tri-Cities. KENNEWICK Vista Field Industrial Park, 6300 W. Deschutes Ave., $25,000 for plumbing. Contractor: Mechanix, Inc. Wesmar Land Co., 7003 W. Canal Dr., $11,000 for a sign. Contractor: Quality Signs. Red Head Investments, 8905 W. Gage Blvd., $5,500 for a sign. Contractor: Yesco LLC. CC West Properties, 8390 W. Gage Blvd., $11,000 and $10,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Herway Mechanical LLC. Highlands Center, 2810 W. Kennewick Ave., $70,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Don Pratt Construction. Denslow Trustees, 812 S. Edison St., $6,600 for a heat pump/HVAC system. Contractor: Integrity Three Heating & Air Conditioning. Roundup Co., 2811 W. 10th Ave., $145,000, $5,000 and $24,000 for commercial construction, a sign and plumbing. Contractor: RJC Construction, Inc., Quality Signs and Portland Mechanical Construction. Eric Moore, 8401 W. Clearwater Ave., $1,200,000, $55,000 and $25,000 for commercial construction, a heat pump/HVAC system and plumbing. Contractors: G2 Commercial Construction, Total Energy Management and Progressive Design Plumbing. Basin Investment, 818 W. Vineyard Drive, $10,000 for a heat pump/HVAC system. Contractor: Temp Rite Heating/Cooling. Church of the Nazarene, 2402 s. Union St., $47,000 for commercial construction. Contractor: Solid Structures. Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities, 10611 W. Clearwater Ave., $36,000 and $13,000 for commercial construction and plumbing. Contractor: owner and Cray Plumbing LLC. Two Dawgs LLC, 4528 W. 26th Ave., $5,300 for a sign. Contractor: Yesco LLC. Kennewick Baptist Church, 2435 W. Bruneau Ave., $5,600 for commercial re-roofing Contractor: U.S. Construction LLC. Hubby’s Pizza, Inc., 346 W. Columbia Drive, $8,700 for a commercial re-roofing. Contractor: Palmer Roofing Co.

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Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 PUBLIC RECORD, From page 58 BRA Properties LLC, 8305 W. Quinault Ave., $1,500,000 for new commercial construction, $80,000 for a heat pump/HVAC system and $60,000 for plumbing. Contractors: W. McKay Construction LLC, Bruce Heating & Air and Evergreen Plumbing. Investment Group LLC, 7233 W. Deschutes Ave., $12,000 for commercial remodeling. Contractor: Cliff Thorn Construction. Key Bank of Washington, 6717 W. Canal Dr., $14,000 for a sign. Contractor: Quality Signs. Terry Preszler, 8797 W. Gage Blvd., $40,000 for a sign. Contractor: Quality Signs. Northwest Hispanic Distributing, 2509 W. Falls Ave., $50,000 and $9,200 for commercial remodeling and heat pump/HVAC system. Kennewick Association, 131 Vista Way, $84,500, $20,000 and $30,000 for tenant improvements, plumbing and mechanical work. Contractors: Western Equipment Sales LLC and Riggle Plumbing, Inc. Haines Investments, 7203 W. Deschutes Ave., $15,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: APC Construction. Edison Village LLC, 530 N. Edison St., $7,000 for commercial remodeling. Contractor: Zion Restoration, Inc. PASCO Pasco School District, 1801 Road 40, $575,000 for commercial remodeling. Timothy Rowell, 4225 E. B St., $519,000 and $346,000 for new commercial construction. Contractor: Ral Boy, Inc. HAPO Community Credit, 4902 Road 68, $96,300 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Tri-Ply Construction LLC. Oxarc, Inc., 1530 Dietrich Road, $89,700 for new commercial construction. Miguel Mejia, 119 N. Main Ave., $6,000 for commercial construction. Contractor: Tru Built Construction, Inc. K & S. Family Enterprises, 1101 N. Utah Ave., $1,120,600 for new commercial construction. Contractor: CRF Metal Works LLC. Tahitian LLC, 2736 W. Lewis St., $12,000 for commercial remodeling. Contractor: Smith McDaniel, Inc. State Board for Community and Junior Colleges, 2600 N. 20th Ave., $305,000 and $168,300 for fire alarm systems and tenant improvements. Contractors: Sierra Electric and yet to be determined. Bergevin Properties, 825 S. Walnut Ave., $3,051,400 for new commercial construction. Kamiakin Housing, 2127 W. Jay St., $54,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Payl Davis Restoration. Wal-Mart R/E Business, 4820 Road 68, $10,400 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Elite Construction and Development. Giacomo Zanotti, 526 W. Lewis St., $10,000 for commercial remodeling. Contractor: Tile & Stone Concepts. Pasco School District, 1102 N. 10th Ave., $2,371,132 for a commercial addition. Whitten Family Investments, 2154 N. Commercial Ave., $536,900, for new commercial construction. City of Pasco, 815 W. Washington St., $15,000 for commercial remodeling. Vitruvius Development Group, 5804 Road 90, $2,223,900 for new commercial construction. Contractor: Elite Construction and Development. JKJ Group LLC, 2307 E. Lewis St., $15,000 for commercial remodeling. Contractor: Cliff Thorne Construction. PROSSER Love’s Travel, 700 Wine Country Road, $4,800,000 for new commercial construction. Contractor: Steed Construction, Inc. Port of Benton, 320 Wine Country Road, $20,700 for commercial remodeling. Contractor: MP Construction, Inc. Jubilee Ministries, 1429 A. Stacy Ave., $61,200 for a commercial addition. Contractor: AJW Construction. RICHLAND Columbia Basin College, 940 Northgate Dr., $18,000,000 for new commercial construction. Contractor: DGR Grant Construction, Inc. Larry Bissell, 1 Cullum Ave., Building A, $360,000 for new commercial construction. Contractor: Hutchison Construction, Inc.

Central Washington Corn Processors, Inc., 2900 Logston Blvd., $5,403,500 for new commercial construction. Contractor: Haskins Co., Inc. Western Sintering, 2620 Stevens Dr., $7,600 for a heat pump/HVAC system. Contractor: Delta Heating & Cooling. Lourdes Counseling, 1175 Carondelet Drive, $700,000 and $50,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Chervenell Construction. Lifetime Dental Care, 2469 Queensgate Dr., $480,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Elite Construction. Battelle Memorial Institute, 900 Battelle Blvd., $2,000,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Total Site Services. Innovation Center, 2894 Salk Ave., Building A and D, $3,592,900 for multi-family construction. Contractor: Fowler General Construction. Port of Benton, 1947 Terminal Dr., $195,000 for new commercial construction. Contractor: Legacy Telecommications. First Richland LP, 2651 Queensgate Dr., $75,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Burdg Dunham Associates. Richland Hotel Partners, 2861 Lincoln Land, $109,700 for a swimming pool. Contractor: Rimrock Construction. City of Richland, 3432 Beardsley Road, $199,600 for new commercial development. Kadlec Regional Medical Center, 780 Swift Blvd., $280,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: Bouten Construction, Co. WEST RICHLAND HKS Enterprises, 6193 Van Giesen St., $15,000 for tenant improvements. Contractor: HKS Enterprises.

uBUSINESS LICENSES KENNEWICK Smart Start, 6223 W. Deschutes Ave., Ste. 416. 1st Choice Towing and Recovery, 400 E. Kennewick Ave. ABCs of Wellness, 1029 N. Kellogg St. Action Chiropractic Care LLC, 207 N. Dennis St. Affordable Design Homes LLC, 90105 Badger View Dr. Alcocer LLC, 1118 N. Buchanan St. American Pacific Mortgage, 8500 W. Gage Blvd. Ste. C. Nails by Thuy, 910 S. Columbia Center Blvd., Ste. D. Boomtown Bikewerks Throttle 4 Community, 3922 S. Morain Loop. Basic Machining & Electronics, 303 S. Date St. Canyon View Developments, 5406 W. 24th Ave. Colon Hydrotherapy & Wellness, 5219 W. Clearwater Ave., Ste. 14. Acu Massage Spa, 5009 W. Clearwater Ave., Ste. D. Core Concepts PLLC, 7405 W. Grandridge Blvd. Ste. D. Red Lion Inn & Suites Kennewick, 602 N. Young St. Cindy Rupe DBA CR Merchant Services, 3708 S. Gum St. CTXK Homes, 230005 S. Williams PR SE. Cynthia Wallace LLC, 201 N. Edison St. #227. D A Shinabarger LLC, 8200 W. Grandridge Blvd. Inspections by Dan, 2307 S. Dawes Ct. Signature Flooring, 5628 W. Clearwater Ave., #D10. De La Cruz Cooling Service, 24811 S. Clodfelter Rd. Just Skateboards, 5501 W. Hildebrand Blvd., #G150. Tri-Cities Estate Sale Services & Liquidation, 1017 W. Kennewick Ave. Downtown Diner, 20 S. Auburn St. Ely&Ana, 1706 W. 19th Ave. Emily Egeland, 6855 W. Clearwater Ave. Hiline Homes of Tri-Cities, 3104 W. Kennewick Ave. Ste. F. E James Woodworking & Art, 1801 W. 28th Ave. Princess Hair Extensions and Wigs, 135 Vista Way, Ste. D. FMG.XO LLC, 6612 W. Seventh Ave. Fourth State Services LLC, 4508 S. Washington St. Heart’s Direct Connect, 1619 W. Ninth Ave. Hip Hip LLC, 932 N. Oklahoma St. H&A Landscaping, 106 E. 36th Ave.

Intricate Fabrication LLC, 206508 E. Bowles Road, #9. Columbia Basin Electric, 1827 W. 11th Ave. Pristine Events, 205 S. Arthur St. American Drywall and Paint, 2303 W. 6th Ave. Floors-R-Us, 1000 W. Fifth Ave. Apt. B202 Visual Landscape, 1205 S. Keller Pl. Johnston Marcum LLC, 8905 W. Gage Blvd. #300. Mountain View Enterprises, 417 S. Dennis St. WTF Farms (White, Trusley Family), 221701 E. 239 PR SE. Katies Hair Cuts, 4303 W. 27th Ave. Ste. G. Kelly Services Global LLC, 8101 W. Quinault Ave., #102. Kelly Services USA LLC, 8101 W. Quinault Ave. #102. Medical Evaluation Specialists Inc., 201 N. Edison #232. Manipura Yoga, 8815 W. Third Ave. Body Boutique Salon and Tanning, 4303 W. 27th Ste. G. Nicole Noyes, 32 S. Dawes St. Non Stop Delivery LLC, 1324 S. Washington St. OneMain Financial Group LLC, 1220 N.

Columbia Center Blvd. #D. Pasco Trucking, 7215 W. Fifth Pl. Precision Excavating and Landscape Construction LLC, 8700 W. Entiat Ave. R&O Contracting LLC, 1508 S. Olympia Pl. Radoh Designs, 3212 W. Third Ave. Racinway LLC, 4528 W. 26th Ave. #120. Retro Paw Spa LLC, 1005 W. 19th Ave. Rick’s Construction, 3294A W. Ninth Ave. Rocky’s Automotive Paint Solutions, 905 S. Huntington #B. Premium Lawn and Landscape, 2731 Kyle Rd. Sunshine Detailing, 4123 W. Clearwater Ave. Scott E. Dixon LMP, 8503 W. Clearwater Ave. #B. Kennewick Bargain Boutique, 2810 W. Kennewick Ave. Ste. A-C. Serenity Lodge, 2006 W. 45th Ave. Clear View Window Cleaning, 3773 S. Lincoln St. Shelley A. Ajax, 5861 W. Clearwater Ave. #B. Rick’s Plumbing, 8904 W. Clearwater Pl. Shiki Sushi Japanese Grill, 1408 N. Louisiana St., Ste. 108. Sonia Turner, 8121 W. Quinault Ave., Ste. F202.

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PUBLIC RECORD, From page 59 Stretch-Fit LLC, 1700 W. 24th Pl. Angie’s Bufette, 2006 S. Washington St. #A. The Charming Diva Consignment Boutique LLC, 225 Mata Road. Tier-A Security LLC, 7701 W. Fourth Ave., Apt. H201. Tri-Cities Laboratory LLC, Trios Southridge Care Center, 3730 Plaza Way St. 1300. Valeria Katherine Meyer, 10251 W. 18th Pl. Sanctuary Gardens Landscape Design Company, 192205 E. 247 PR SE. Waiter Solutions LLC, 4409 W. Metaline Ave. Wind Haven Construction Inc., 7322 W. Bonnie Ave., #35A. RICHLAND Johnson Engineering and Technology, 719 Jadwin Ave. Boyd S&T Operations, 2329 Copperleaf St. Don Taco, 815 George Washington Way. Galaxy Mart II, 1301 Jadwin Ave. Ste. B. Rigger’s Tap Room, 1312 Lee Blvd.

Callihand Fabric Craftin, 1824 Mahan Ave. Puleo Pasta, 603 Goethals Dr. Northwest Movers Central LLC, 1100 Columbia Park Trail. Momentum Financial, 719 Jadwin Ave. Ste. 28. Novacorp LLC, 1262 Landwood Ave. Shonna Elaine Hines, 719 Jadwin Ave. Ste. 28. Century 21 Tri-Cities, 89 Gage Blvd. Starlight Construction, 69705 E 680 PRNE. KPR Umpires’ Association, 1645 Molly Marie Ave. Alvarez Auto Sales LLC, 929 Aaron Dr. Sunshine Photography, 719 Jadwin Ave. A La Mode Photography LLC, 2106 Frankfort St. Kenyon Capital, 1126 Stallon Pl. Market at the Parkway, Lee Blvd. & The Parkway. All Star Cars LLC, 1153 Columbia Park Tr. Wishkah LLC, 1069 Meadow Hills Dr. Morency LLC, 1069 Meadow Hills Dr. Gregory Excavation LLC, 165 Newhaven Pl. TJ Designs, 2400 Concord St. Tri City Adventures LLC, 515 Meadows Dr. S. Serene Birth Solutions, 750 Swift Blvd. Ste. 17.

G H Construction, 320 Greenbriar East. I Draw Your Story, 1541 Ridgeview Ct. Alana Carter Homes LLC, 1376 Apple Cider Ct. Sportshuntinggoods, 2631 Sandpiper Loop. Inspired Events Northwest, 3439 Hanstead St. Premier Curbing, 2311 Mark Ave. Whalen Real Estate Company, 1407 Agnes St. Mid-Columbia Research, 2630 N. Columbia Center Blvd. Cobblestone Property Solutions LLC, 1315 Woodbury St. The Dance Nation, 121 Oakmont Ct. Music Together Tri-Cities, 500 Amon Park Dr. Innovations, 660 George Washington Way. Sage Design Group PLLC, 144 Erica Dr. LU LU Craft Bar+Kitchen, 606 Columbia Point Dr. Eatz Pizzaria & Deli, 1308 Lee Blvd. CVS Pharmacy #17381, 2941 Queensgate Dr. Downtown Dupus Boomer’s, 502 Swift Blvd. The Flying Pig BBQ LLC, 1333 Gillespie St. Texans FXX BBQ, 641 Lonetree Lane. Hot Diggity Dogs, 2025 Saint St. Greater Power Firearms and Ammunition, 2206 Frankfort St.

Evergreen Enterprises, 409 Robert Ave. Unifirst Corporation, 2424 Robertson Dr. Ingredion Inc., 216 University Dr. As You Wish, 1341 George Washington Way. Hot Tubs 4 Less, 1992 New Haven Loop. R.W.B. Dream View Properties LLC, 1333 Columbia Park Trail, Ste. 220. Mutual Finance Group Inc., 639 Cullum Ave. Forever Live Landscaping, 29 Log Lane. The Twelfth Year Photography, 616 Sanford Ave. All Clean Detailing, 1876 Fowler St., Apt. 119. Innovative Enterprise Systems, 395 Wright Ave. Nield Firearms and Training, 1206 Potter Ave. Mr. Lawncare, 287 Gage Blvd. Warwick Design LLC, 3019 Duportail St. #119. Mobile Pet Works LLC, 4350 Kimberly St. 10 Thousand Percent Co., 2584 Queensgate Dr. HJBT Properties LLC, 1420 Jones Road. Aspire Detail Services LLC, 407 Abbot St. Bad Bad LLC, 318 Craighill Ave. American Family Inspection Services LLC, 56 Canyon St. Buildwell General Construction LLC, 612 Blue St. HD Homes & Construction LLC, 1341 Louisiana Ave. LJA Properties LLC, 2631 Appaloosa Way. JLAP LLC, 2631 Appaloosa Way. Grigsby Construction Services LLC, 424 Wellhouse Loop. Larsen & Sons, 1295 Canyon Ave. REI Realty LLC, 1651 Venus Circle. Rude Cat Apiaries, 1405 Lee Blvd. PJC Sports LLC, 863 Rand Dr. Kar-Haul Express, 1845 Leslie Road, Apt. S72. Savino Programming Services, 2031 Cascade Ave. Penny’s Loafer LLC, 710 George Washington Way, Ste. A. Intentional Healing Advisors LLC, 911 Cottonwood Dr.. Scales to Tails, 248 Williams Blvd. Ark Armor, 532 Meadows Dr. S. Production Grid Inc. 2717 Eastwood Ave. Kim Cochran, 1204 Wright Ave. Krista & Kaelynn LP, 1668 April Loop. Destructor Fleet Designs, 285 Williams Blvd. Sofia Ogryzek, 135 Edgewood Dr. RM Financial Services, 215 Greenview Dr. Advent It Services, 198 Crestwood Dr. Betty Stromatt, 411 Franklin St. Amira Stanley, 303 Gage Blvd., Apt. 218. Tabs, 3003 Queensgate Dr., Apt. 5338. WEST RICHLAND Guy’s Rock and Bark Landscaping LLC, 153202 W. Richards Road, Prosser. Rick’s Construction, 3294 A W. Ninth Ave., Kennewick. Mickie’s Home Inspections, 8402 N. 1036 PRNW, Prosser. Starlight Construction Inc., 69705 E. 680 PRNE, Richland. Lathim Construction LLC, 5316 Robert Wayne Dr., Pasco. JVS Construction, 18 N. Jean St., Kennewick. Arnulfo Agudo Carmona, 110 Apple Ally #2, Hatton. Ideal Construction, 1711 N. 19th Ave., Pasco. The Doghouse, 1907 Orchard Way, Richland. JD Diner, 3790 W. Van Giesen St. Kaelyn Walters, 4033 W. Van Giesen St. Ste. D. Kilgore Architectural Products, 3259 Belmont St. Ojeda Properties LLC, 5790 W. Van Giesen St. Bassett Concrete LLC, 7816 W. Argent Road, Pasco. Mirage Pool N’ Spa LLC, 7422 Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. KPR Quality Painting, 220 N. Alvina Ct., Pasco. Professional Piping Inc., 2733 E. Providence Ave., Spokane. Continental Door Company, 12718 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane. Discount Plastering, 1020 W. Yakima St., Pasco. Adam H. Berkey’s Northwest Pole Buildings, 3127 S. Caballo Road, Kennewick. Designs By Jmaja, 582 S. 41st Ave. Big Irish Gun Works LLC, 5414 Swan Ct. Premium Lawn and Landscape, 2731 Kyle Road, Kennewick. ES Construction, 4119 Bond Lane, Pasco. Premier Curbing, 2311 Mark Ave., Richland. A to Z Landscaping & Maintenance, 1709 S. Garfield St., Kennewick.

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Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016 PUBLIC RECORD, From page 60 T.W. Clark Construction LLC, 1117 N. Evergreen Road, Unit 1, Spokane Valley. Patriot Plumbing LLC, 4221 Janet Road, Pasco. ALQ Construction, 14 N. Tweedt Pl. Apt. B., Kennewick. 509 Roofing, 50215 W. Old Inland Empire Hwy., Benton City. Simplexgrinnell LP, 10010 E. Knox Ave., Spokane Valley. JP Enterprises LLC, 7510 W. Van Giesen St.

Ave. Edutechnical, 250 Gage Blvd., Apt. 3028, Richland. Mikeds LLC, 419 S. Fillmore St., Kennewick. New Generation Framing LLC, 1008 Smith Ave., Richland. Martinez Jump, 809 Willard Ave., Richland. JV’s Construction, 18 N. Jean St., Kennewick. Hageman Custom Homes LLC, 320 Greenbriar East, Richland. New Creation Homes Inc., 69806 E. 715 PRNE, Richland. Best Tux, 516 ½ W. Clark St.

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Lynn & Cindy Norman, 3511 Hovley Ln. I and S Lawncare, 6515 Comisky Dr. Jan & Geoff Clark, 8804 La Salle Dr. Greg Jablonski, 6511 Gehrig Dr. Quinde Media, 1731 W Clark St. Precision Excavating & Land Const. LLC, 8700 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick. El Mirador, 1315 N. 20th Ave. Low Tech Construction LLC, 114 J St. SW, Apt. E, Quincy. JD & Son LLC, 231905 E. Lechelt Road, Kennewick. Accounting & Management Solututions Inc., 1731 W. Clark St. Bulldog Mattress, 417 W. Lewis St. Specialty Environmental Group, LLC, 2626 E. Trent, Spokane. Specialty Insulation, 2626 E. Trent, Spokane. Classy Critter, 8823 Sandifur Pkwy. Tri City REI LLC, 1804 N. 10th Ave. Holly Leah Long, 9621 Vincenzo Dr. Wetlands Professional LLC, 7114 Road 42. RM Construction & Interior Design Inc, 1231 Country Ridge Dr., Richland. Nava’s Landscaping, 24314 S. Dague Road, Kennewick. Turn Left at the Corner, 4917 Lucena Dr. Perez Auto Services, 930 W. A St. Remcoe Electric, 2101 Kuhn St., Richland. Pilot Electric Company LLC, 320 Giesler Road. Pena Brothers Construction Inc., 1708 N. 23rd Ave. Center for Applied Linguistics, 4646 40th St. NW, Washington D.C. King City Restaurant, 2125 E. Hillsboro Road Lasting Treasures Estate and Yard Sales, 4820 Holly Way, West Richland. Eagle Butte Enterprises LLC, 30102 Spirit Ln., Kennewick. Chepa’s Daycare, 1823 W. Margaret St. Fillmore Fitness LLC, 5408 Dundas Ln. 3 Cities Construction, LLC, 612 S. Alder St., Kennewick. Thomas J. Coyne, 8118 Kootenay Ct. Superior Floor Covering, 6520 Saddlebred Lp. J Cuevas Painting LLC, 616 W. Clark St. Cortez & Munoz Investments LLC, 5619 Salem Dr. Iris Landholdings, LLC, 600 Panorama Court, West Richland. Navetta, 4824 Socialville Foster Road., Mason, OH. AJ Development Company LLC, 500 Haworth. Pat Cadby, 8708 W. Livingston Road. Pat Cadby, 8504 W. Livingston Road. Perfecto Lawn Care, 2605 W. Octave St. A Clean View, 6210 Pimlico Dr. Sprague Pest Solutions, 2138 N. Commercial Ave. Fruteria Las Palmas, 2517 W. Sylvester St. Nailed It Construction LLC, 1509 W. 37th Pl., Kennewick. Lozalas Carpet Cleaning, 1524 Bountiful Ave., Sunnyside. Gillespie Roofing, Inc., 3400 E. Isaacs Ave., Walla Walla. Lathim Construction LLC, 5316 Robert Wayne Dr. Building 371-ALJO2 Investment Trust, 317 W. Lewis St. Skills Construction, 4903 Antigua Dr. Eastern Oregon Heating & Air Conditioning, 82000 N. Hwy 395, Hermiston, OR. Rotschy Inc., 2300 N. Commercial Ave. Tamra J. Ochoa, 195 Road 36. Kobalt Construction, Inc., 1325 W. 2200 S., Ste. D, Salt Lake City, UT. Advantage Inspections LLC, 389 Canyon Rim Ct., Richand. Old Dog Construction, 2201 Putnam St., Richland. Damar Towing Corp., 2903 N. Commercial

The state can file lawsuits against people or businesses that do not pay taxes and then get a judgment against property that person or business owns. Judgments are filed in Benton and Franklin Superior Court. The following is from the Franklin County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.

Brookeside LLC, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 2. Dustin Zuhlke, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Jenell Eshleman, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Thomas Kerr, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Gabriel Sanchez, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Tyler Collins, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Kevin B. Hickman, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Brian L. Larson, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Marco A. Martinez, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Katrina M. Richardson, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Jose L. Cabezas Jr., unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Corey L. Teicheira, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Arturo G. Rugerio, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Legacy Lawn & Tree Care LLC, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Jenell Eshleman, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 4. Grace McArdle, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Diana Garcia, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Ronald Butler, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Eustacio Vazquez, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Christian Morales, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Phil J. Forzaglia, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Jose I. Chaires, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Ricardo L. Soto, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Ernesto G. Sierra, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Bobette Meyer, unpaid Employment Security Department taxes, filed May 25. Tristin W. McBride et al, unpaid Department of Revenue taxes, filed May. 4. Desert River Restaurants LLC, unpaid Department of Revenue taxes, filed May. 9. Lonestar Innovations LLC, unpaid Department of Revenue taxes, filed May. 13. Maria Del R. Morales, unpaid Department of Revenue taxes, filed May. 13. Maria Rangel, unpaid Department of Revenue taxes, filed May. 13. JMK Technology Enterprises Inc., unpaid Department of Revenue taxes, filed May. 25. Carmen Dee Ferguson-Miller, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 4. A & J Trucking LLC, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 4. Ivans Construction LLC, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 4. Ochoa LLC, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 4. Alan Mendoza et al, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 10. Evergreen Drywall & Paint, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 10. JC Construction Inc., unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 10.

Carefree Meats LLC, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 10. Keith Bell, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 18. Bell Brothers LLC, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 18. Arnold Molina, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 18. Leticia Hernandez, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 18. William Patrick III Hansfo, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 18. Jose Merced Guzman Arreola, unpaid Department of Labor & Industries taxes, filed May. 18.

uLiquor Licenses BENTON COUNTY Applications Riversands Distillery, 19 W. Canal Dr., Kennewick, has applied for a change of location for its craft distillery license. The new address is 12 N. Second Ave., Walla Walla. Love’s Travel Stop #681, 700 Wine Country Road, Prosser, has applied for a grocery storebeer/wine license. El Torero Bakery, 354 Chardonnay Ave., Ste. 5, Prosser, has applied for a grocery storebeer/wine license. Rigger’s Tap Room, 1312 Lee Blvd., Richland, has applied for a tavern-beer/wine license. Archeus Wines, 710 Aaron Dr. No. A0233, Richland, has applied for a domestic winery<250,000 liters license. Smasne Cellars, 500 Merlot Dr., Prosser, has applied for an additional location for its domestic winery<250,000 liters license. 2Dor Wines, 500 Merlot Dr., Prosser, has applied for a domestic winery<250,000 liters license. Approved Liberation Bike Shop, 104 W. First Ave., Kennewick, was approved for a snack bar license. Vinaceus, 318 Wellhouse Loop, Richland, was approved for a change of tradename for its domestic winery<250,000 liters license. Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 6505 W. Canal Dr., Kennewick, was approved for a spirits/ beer/wine restaurant lounge license. Hogue Cellars, 2800 Lee Road, Prosser, was approved to change the corporate officer on its domestic winery>249,999 liters license. JD Diner, 3790 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland, was approved for an assumption of its beer/wine restaurant license. Sleeping Dog Wines, 45804 N. Whitmore PR NW, Benton City, was approved for a change of

tradename for its domestic winery<250,000 liters license. LaLiik, 318 Wellhouse Loop, Richland, was approved for a change of tradename for its domestic winery<250,000 liters license. Solar Spirits Distillery, 2409 Robertson Dr., Richland, was approved for its alcohol permits. Ethos Trattoria, 800 Dalton St., Richland, was approved for a change in class of its spirits/ beer/wine restaurant and lounge license. Discontinued Alder Ridge, 103 Columbia Ridge Road, Prosser, has discontinued its domestic winery<250,000 liters license. Olsen Estates, 500 Merlot Dr., Prosser, has discontinued its domestic winery<250,000 liters license. Colea, 1408 N. Louisiana St. Ste. 100, Kennewick, has discontinued its direct shipment receiver in Wash. only license. That Place, 760 Dalton, Richland, has discontinued its spirits/beer/wine restaurant and lounge license. FRANKLIN COUNTY Applications Tailwind PSC Pre Security, 3601 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, has applied for spirits/beer/wine restaurant airport bar and off-premises sale of wine licenses. Approved Hampton Inn & Suites Pasco, 6826 Burden Blvd, Pasco, was approved for a direct shipment receiver in Washington only license. Celulares El Rey, 1608 W. Sylvester St., Ste. E., Pasco, has applied for a grocery store beer/ wine license.

uMARIJUANA Licenses BENTON COUNTY Applications WSQ at Burian LLC, 2 E. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, has applied for a marijuana retailer license. Approved Caldwell Cannabis, 41304 S. Piert Road, Kennewick was approved for a marijuana producer tier 2 license. Sunnyside Northwest, 41305 N. Griffin Road, Grandview, was approved for a marijuana producer tier 3 license.

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Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016

Conference Call ...

“Are farmers markets and produce stands an asset to the community?”

By Loretto J. Hulse news@tcjournal.biz Asked if the farmers markets and produce stands benefited the community, “definitely” was the unanimous answer of several vendors and the manager of the Pasco Farmers Market. “They involve local people, both the growers and their customers. It’s where you can get locally-grown produce that’s truly farm fresh. Look at what’s here,” Mike Somerville said, gesturing Mike Somerville, Sue Flatau, Sylvia Albertin, Flatau Farms to the vendors. “Most of what’s here Pasco Farmers Market Albertin’s Orchards was harvested either last night or very early this morning.” Somerville has managed the Pasco Farmers Market for 13 years and long before me, raised pretty much just what you like, Sue Flatau said. She and before that sold his Petersons Honey as apples. I still have apples but they’re her family own Flatau Farms, a twodifferent varieties than those my parents acre orchard in Basin City. a vendor. They raise cherries — mainly new “The markets also help support the had. I’ve also added cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, varieties like Early Robin, Cashmere, small family farms and keeps our money “The markets also help and recently, pears Royal Hazel and Chelan. “We grow just for the farmers marlocal,” Sylvia support the small family and Asian pears,” she said. kets and consider part of our marketing Albertin said. She farms and keeps our The key, Albertin is to educate our customers. To get them owns Albertin’s said, is to find out to taste the different varieties and get to money local.” Orchard in what your customers know them by name. A lot of people, the Kennewick and want and talk to foodies, like being able to specify the began selling at the - Sylvia Albertin, other growers to variety that appeals to them. It’s like Pasco Farmers Albertin’s Orchards find out what sells. naming your favorite wine,” Flatau said. Market in the late “You have to Over the years, Albertin said, people 1980s and now takes her produce to four to five different adapt and be diversified,” Albertin said. have become detached from agriculture. Visiting markets and talking to the Going to the markets and produce stands markets in the Tri-Cities every week. Over the years Albertin has changed people who grow the produce is the best help them reconnect with the farmer. way to discover new and different varithe products she grows and sells. “My parents, who had the orchard eties, as is tasting them and finding out

ANGELS, From page 54 Most caregivers work at least 30 hours a week with opportunities for overtime during peak seasons, Rose-VanWormer said. Peak seasons are typically the winter months, especially after Thanksgiving and Christmas. “An influx of calls come in because kids are visiting mom and dad and see their parents are needing some help,” she said. The franchise, at 1500 N. Cascade Street in Kennewick, is the only one in the area. Rose-VanWormer’s short-term goals are to increase staff to allow the business to serve 200 clients, and to volunteer more. “We already volunteer at the West Richland Senior Center and hold annual blood drives,” she said. “One of our gals also teaches exercise classes for senior citizens at several places throughout the Tri-Cities. We’d like to volunteer even more.” Visiting Angels offers a free online Family Resource Center to the public at www.visitingangels. com/kennewick. It currently accepts private pay, long term care insurance, DEEOIC (White Card), Veteran Affairs, and Labor & Industries. For more information, call 509-582-7800.

Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business • June 2016

Around Town

Gesa Credit Union and the Tri-City Dust Devils have penned an agreement that allows Gesa members to show their Dust Devil pride by obtaining a co-branded Tri-City Dust Devils Gesa debit card. Pictured from left: Brent Miles, president, Tri-City Dust Devils; Dusty the Dust Devil; Debbie the Debit Card, Gesa Credit Union; Don Miller, president and CEO, Gesa Credit Union; Derrel Ebert, vice president and general manager, Tri-City Dust Devils. Contributed photo.

The Washington Public Ports Association presented the Port of Benton with its Outstanding Job Creator Award during its Annual Spring Conference in May. The WPPA highlighted the Port’s efforts to support the retention and expansion of Kurion by providing facility spaces and of IsoRay by selling it 4.2 acres of land for expansion of its office and laboratory facilities scheduled for construction later this year. Pictured from left: Port of Benton Commissioner Roy Keck; Scott Keller, Port of Benton executive director; Diahann Howard, Port of Benton director of economic development and government affairs. Contributed photo.

The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership had its annual Downtowner Banquet in May at Clover Island Inn and named Russel Del Gesso, owner of Ed & Moe’s Pawn Shop, as its 2015 Downtowner of the Year. Del Gesso joined the Partnership in 2010 and has held nearly every position on the board and committees, including serving as president in 2014 and 2015. Pictured, from left, is Del Gesso, Downtowner of the Year; Brooke Yount of You & I Framing & Gallery, Volunteer of the Year; Victoria Kile of Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology, Business of the Year. Contributed photo.

Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was honored at the TRIDEC General Membership Luncheon in Pasco, held June 1, when he was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise Award” for his support of progrowth, pro-jobs policies in Congress.

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