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MARCH 2022

Vol. 10 | Issue 3

Is the cable bridge ready for the spotlight? Boosters say yes By Wendy Culverwell editor@tcjournal.biz

A well-connected Tri-City trio is building support to give the iconic cable bridge a glittery update. Karen Miller, Kathy Lampson and Deb Culverhouse want to replace the sodium vapor lights that illuminate the cables with programmable LED ones that change color with a few taps on a computer. “Simply put, our lights are totally outdated,” Miller told the Port of Kennewick commission in January. It was one of a series of presentations the trio has made around the community as they work to build support for what could be a costly update – $2 million or more. The port’s commissioners praised the idea but have taken no steps to give it formal or financial support. Still, the port has a vested interest. The cable bridge looms over Clover Island, its home and prized property. The cable bridge, formally the Ed Hendler Bridge, opened in 1978, a

Learn more about the history of the cable bridge and its predecessor, the green bridge. Page 7

Photo by Kristina Lord A fledgling effort led by Karen Miller, Kathy Lampson and Deb Culverhouse aims to replace the cable bridge’s 144 sodium vapor lights with computer-controlled LED ones.

joint venture of the cities of Kennewick and Pasco. Today, it is owned and operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation. The 144 sodium vapor lights that

illuminate the cables were added in 1996. They are dramatic, but old school. To change the color, technicians must bolt colored glass discs over each light fixture.

The first time that happened was in September 2013, when Ovarian Cancer Together turned the bridge teal for an awareness campaign. Karen Miller pushed the project in honor of her mother, Cathy Morris, who was fighting ovarian cancer. Her mother had seen a similar effort in Minneapolis and wanted to replicate it in the Tri-Cities. It wasn’t cheap. It cost $5,000 to cover all the lights, to staff a crew to close a lane on the bridge while the work was being completed and to position two men in a rescue boat below – just in case. HAPO Community Credit Union and other donors provided financial uCABLE BRIDGE, Page 10

Moviemakers aim their cameras at the Tri-Cities By Wendy Culverwell editor@tcjournal.biz

A Tri-City film company is making a name for itself producing short movies featuring local actors, crews and scenes. The semi-retired partners behind 2047 Productions say they have not made a dime on the undertaking, but they hope to eventually cover the cost of producing one to two short films per year. Nat Saenz, Randy LaBarge and Greg Martin said they’re having fun filming short productions including

Gravity Hill in Prosser, a Richland sci-fi bookstore, coffee shops and shorelines. What they’d really like is free or low-cost space where they can accommodate up to 30 cast and crew and build sets that do not have to be torn down at the end of each filming session. They’ve spoken to area property owners, ports, real estate brokers and economic development officials, but have come up empty handed. So, they decided to share the story of 2047 Productions in the hope

someone with spare space (secured, with parking) will step up to support its goal of developing a robust film community in Southeast Washington, and the Mid-Columbia in particular. The timing coincides with the release of its latest production, “Gamma Man.” The superhero-themed story with a nod to the Tri-Cities’ atomic culture will be released in late February. 2047 Productions has its roots in RadCon, the sci-fi fantasy convention held in February in Pasco, said

Nat Saenz, a cinematographer and former metallurgist for Battelle. As media chairman, Saenz brought filmmakers to the area to share their knowledge and collaborate with locals on film projects. One effort led to “Clockwork Infinity,” a film made in 48 hours. Saenz and his team pooh-poohed their first efforts. Every industry has a learning curve and theirs is no different. “If you watch our films, they get better and better and better,” said u2047 PRODUCTIONS, Page 2

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Senior group welcomes new president, looks forward to in-person events

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Tri-Cities’ first dedicated electric bike shop opens in Richland

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The Senior Times Expo returns to an indoor venue this spring. The pandemic forced organizers to turn the senior-focused event into a drive-thru event. “It’s our first in-person expo since October 2019 and we’re excited to welcome back seniors, their families and our vendors,” said Melanie Hair, CEO of Senior Times and the

Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business. The expo, which is free to attend, takes place twice a year, in the spring and fall. The last four expos were drive-thrus. The spring expo is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at the Numerica Pavilion at Southridge Sports and Events Complex, 2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick. Required Covid-19 safety measures will be observed.

Exhibitors will showcase their products and services geared toward active and retired seniors. They will offer information about regional activities, health care, investments, retirement, senior living facilities and more. Many also pass out goodies to visitors. For exhibitor, sponsorship or attendee information, go to: tricitiesbusinessnews.com/st-expo.

2047 PRODUCTIONS, From page 1 LaBarge, writer and producer. Even so, “Clockwork Infinity,” a time-travel mystery, stirred a desire to make films in the Tri-Cities. And so, 2047 Productions was born. Saenz, together with LaBarge and Martin, say they are not the only film company working in the area. The Tri-Cities has a well of talent both in front of and behind camera. Local drama clubs and schools are eager to help. Their productions give people who have the goal of being in a movie a chance to mark it off their bucket list. While they’re serious about their work and learning more with each production, having fun is the mission for everyone involved. Most retired from more traditional fields. Saenz was a metallurgist. LaBarge served in the military and worked in the energy lab system. Martin is a retired KONA program director and broadcaster. “We’re just having fun. We do it as a passion in lieu of working 40 hours,” said Saenz, whose hats include director, producer and cinematographer. He is also president of the TriCities International Film Festival, so 2047’s films get shown locally in October. 2047 submits its work to Northwest festivals, including the Seattle International Film Festival – fingers crossed for the April 14-24 festival, they said. Saenz runs other festivals, which has led to screenings of 2047 productions in New Zealand and Finland. Wider audiences can view them on video services once they’re released to Vimeo and YouTube as well as its own site. More recent films are not available. Festival organizers expect exclusive rights to the films they screen. LaBarge, who serves as writer, director and producer, came up with the idea for “Gamma Man” and bounced ideas back and forth with Martin. The duo call themselves the “Lennon and McCartney of screen-

Courtesy 2047 Productions 2047 Productions films a scene from “Black’s Treasure,” a short film produced in the Tri-Cities. The local production company is seeking a permanent home to make films.

writers.” It filmed in a day in Richland – at Xenophile Bibliopole & Armorer, Chronopolis, a Richland bookstore focused on science fiction, fantasy and horror. The location was perfect, they said. Sci-fi is the common denominator that drew Saenz, LaBarge and Martin together. The three met more than 30 years ago in a local Star Trek club. Their longest film to date is “Black’s Treasure,” a pirate-themed mystery that clocks in at 22 minutes. Martin wrote the tale of girls finding a piece of a pirate ship on a beach – which looks a lot like the boat launch at Howard Amon Park – while he personally was trapped in a snowstorm in the Midwest. The tale follows the explorers up the Columbia River, following clues in search of gold and family connections. 2047 Productions planned to film the indoor scenes for “Black’s Treasure,” at the Richland Public Library, but regrouped after insurance requirements forced them to rethink. They rewrote scenes and asked friends, Jennifer and Kagen Cox, if they could use their business

in the Uptown Shopping Center, Kagen Coffee & Crepes. “He handed over the keys. It was lovely,” Martin said. “The Screamwriter” is another collaborative effort. It was their third or fourth film, and LaBarge’s first venture with the group. He’d enjoyed screenwriting so much he went to school to become a certified master. He has written feature-length movies, but said he prefers working with local cast and crew. “That’s the really rewarding part. We get to work with people we want to work with,” he said. When Saenz asked LaBarge to write a horror script, he hesitated. He doesn’t care for the genre. His compromise was a comedy horror. His protagonist was a horror writer convert. The story centers on killing “his” zombies. Spoiler alert: They didn’t want to be killed off. While “Gamma Man – Anyone Can Be A Hero” isn’t yet released, the trailer is posted to the 2047 website along with links to its other productions. Go to: 2047productions.net.

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Senior group welcomes new president, looks forward to in-person events By Senior Times staff

As the Tri-Cities – along with the rest of the world – figures out how to navigate beyond the pandemic, so too is the Richland Senior Association. Candice Bluechel, the organization’s new president, said the senior-focused group is planning its next steps, in the wake of Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement to end the statewide mask mandate in most places on March 21. “With Covid, a lot of activities were halted, or if possible, adapted to Zoom. We’re reevaluating all of what we’ve been offering, what has been postponed and when we could reinstate them,” Bluechel said. “But not everything will be like it was prior to Covid.” Bluechel said some RSA events may offer a combination of in-person and online activities. “We want to see how we can meet more of (our members’)

expectations,” she said. Bluechel, 74, of Kennewick, was elected president of the group that despite its name Candice Bluechel serves all TriCity seniors in January. There’s no age requirement to join. An annual membership is $10. The longtime Tri-Citian joined RSA a year ago because she wanted more contact with others during the pandemic. She said she’s excited about the coming year. “I’m a senior myself, and I wanted to see that there are options for us to keep ourselves healthy and active,” she said. Bluechel brings with her a background in strategic planning and mar-

keting. She served as chairwoman of the Kennewick Planning Commission and on the city’s Arts Commission. She also talked about how her two elderly aunts inspired her to find ways to keep stimulated. “I know how challenging it can be to get services,” she said. RSA activities planned for 2022 include a daytime summer camp in August, an indoor spring gift shop sale on March 24 at the Richland Community Center, an overnight caravan trip to Fossil, Oregon, a senior medical symposium and a Kentucky Derby event. More events and classes are continually developing. RSA’s educational presentations have resumed with either an in-person or Zoom option. Upcoming activities include a “Painting with Coffee” presentation in

conjunction with the Richland Public Library and a cardiorespiratory stamina exercise class designed for the aging, with songs and breaks between exercises, by Joel Shepherd, PrimeFit Wellness instructor and personal trainer. More than $800 in prizes have been awarded to winners of either the RSA Zoom trivia games or the RSA/HAPO Bingo games. These are continuing on the first Monday and the second Tuesday of each month. Call RSA to learn more about or attend any programs at 1-800-595-4070. Leave your name, phone number and email address. An RSA director will return your call. Go to: www.richlandseniorsassociation.com.

Red Cross classes can help you save a life You are never too old to learn something new. That’s good because the American Red Cross has a lot to teach. There are Red Cross classes in first aid and water safety, classes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and child care. You can take a class in first aid for cats and dogs or how to help someone suffering an allergic reaction and how to save someone experiencing an opioid overdose. March is Red Cross Month and the organization is stressing training in the skills that could someday save a life. What takeaway can you expect from a Red Cross course? The answer comes from Michele Roth, executive director of the Red Cross Central and Southeastern Washington chapter, in Kennewick. “Emergencies happen every day right here in our

community,” she said. “Red Cross training can prepare you to act confidently during these events and Gordon Williams save lives.” American Red Cross Some of the GUEST COLUMN Red Cross classes are in person in classrooms, taught by trained instructors, but most can be taken online. Some courses are blended. You take the course from home, but then meet face-to-face with your instructor to test your skills. Megan Elliott, a strategic account executive in Red Cross training services, said your reason for taking a course will often determine how you take the course. If your primary goal

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is to gain lifesaving knowledge and skills, then you can accomplish all you hope to accomplish through an online course, Elliott said. What if you are being trained to perform a lifesaving skill on the job? Then you will need to be tested and certified, with an instructor measuring your proficiency. If you need certification, look for classes that are being taught in person, or are blended. Adding such qualifications to a resume could help you extend your career or launch a new one. If you own your own businesses, the Red

Cross can come to you, training your whole workforce. When the Covid pandemic was at its worst, the Red Cross shifted most of its classes to online. Now, the Red Cross is back to in-person teaching. You can still take most classes online if you choose, but many can be taken in a classroom with a trained instructor. The average in-person course will take about five hours, said Elliott, while an online course might run

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 1-20

• Northwest Winterfest: times vary, Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick. Lantern display and cultural celebration in an outdoor, self-guided walking tour. Hours: 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 1-12; and 7:30-9 p.m. March 13-20. Children 12 and under free. Tickets for seniors are $12.90. Tickets at northwestwinterfest.com.

MARCH 5

• Drawing Fundamentals: 9 a.m-1 p.m., Kennewick High School, Room B208. Cost $45. Ages 12+ allowed if accompanied by registered adult. Register at communityed.ksd.org or to pay by check: KSD Administration Center, 1000 W. Fourth Ave., Kennewick. • Basic Rose Care: 10 a.m.-noon, Kennewick High School, Room B211. Cost $60. Learn rose care basics and history. Register at communityed.ksd.org or to pay by check: KSD Administration Center, 1000 W. Fourth Ave., Kennewick. • Richland Players present, “The Prude’s Progress” by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Phillpots: 7:30 p.m., 608 The Parkway, Richland. Go to: richlandplayers.org.

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• Richland Players present, “The Prude’s Progress” by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Phillpots: 2 p.m., 608 The Parkway, Richland. Go to: richlandplayers.org. • Pressed Flower Art: 6-8 p.m., Amon Creek Elementary library, 18 Center Parkway, Richland. Cost is $45. Ages 14+ allowed if accompanied by registered adult. Create pressed flower arrangement with leaves and flowers. All supplies provided. Register at communityed.ksd. org or to pay by check: KSD Administration Center, 1000 W. Fourth Ave., Kennewick.

MARCH 8

• Alzheimer’s program: Legal & Financial Planning: 1-2:30 p.m., virtual event. Call 509-943-8455 or register online at bit.ly/KadlecKNRC.

MARCH 9

• Collegiate Jazz Choir Night: 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Jazz choirs from CBC and special guest Northwest Nazarene University will share music with the public. Free. Attendance is limited, and attendees must wear masks.

• Richland Players present, “The Prude’s Progress” by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Phillpots: 7:30 p.m., 608 The Parkway, Richland. Go to richlandplayers.org. • Richland Players present, “The Prude’s Progress” by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Phillpots: 2 p.m., 608 The Parkway, Richland. Go to richlandplayers.org.

MARCH 14

• Stroke Support Group: 2 p.m., Lourdes Medical Center, 520 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco. Get stroke-related health and wellness information and additional resources and support for stroke survivors. Call 509542-3026 to register.

MARCH 16

• Torn Paper art class, Grapes & Cherries: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Kennewick High School, Room B208. Cost $30. Pay instructor $5 supply fee. See class projects at kennewick. coursestorm.com. Register at communityed.ksd.org or to pay by check: KSD Administration Center, 1000 W. Fourth Ave., Kennewick.

MARCH 17

• Lecture by Allison Palumbo, “Fighting for Love: Strong Women in Onscreen Romances”: 7-8 p.m., Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, Richland. Explore 40 years of fighting female characters onscreen. • CBC Jazz Night: 7 p.m., Columbia Basin College theater, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. CBC’s Jazz Band and Jazz Choir perform. Free. Attendance is limited, and attendees must wear masks. • Callaway Gardens Senior Resource Luncheon: 11:30 a.m., South Hills Church, 3700 W. 27th Ave., Kennewick. Lunch provided. Call 509-405-0943 to RSVP.

MARCH 18-19

• Richland Players present, “The Prude’s Progress” by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Phillpots: 7:30 p.m., 608 The Parkway, Richland. Go to richlandplayers.org.

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• Richland Players present, “The Prude’s Progress” by Jerome K. Jerome and Eden Phillpots: 2 p.m., 608 The Parkway, Richland. Go to richlandplayers.org.

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As pandemic pushes people to be healthier, pharmacy is ready to help By Robin Wojtanik for Senior Times

Since the start of the pandemic, Malley’s Compounding Pharmacy has weathered a prescription-filling rush, a shutdown, a slowdown and then a shift to steady business with more customers focused on prioritizing health and wellness, including adding more supplements to their routine. “We’ve seen an increase in business with people just wanting to be healthier,” said Anne Henriksen, pharmacist and owner of the Richland pharmacy at George Washington Way and McMurray Street. “People are more in a wellness mindset and interested in supplements to improve their overall health, and we are versed in the different supplements offered, including potential allergens.” Like many small business owners, Henriksen said she’s found it stressful to navigate pandemic challenges. Her team Anne Henriksen is often stretched nearly to the breaking point with the constant threat of Covid-19 exposures. Then there’s pre-planned vacations or unexpected work absences. “When you only have six people there on any given day, and then you give lunch breaks, you might have just two people in the front while others are in the back doing other things,” she said. “It’s hard to be able to manage staff, and then do the things you need to do.” Henriksen bought the Tri-City landmark with her husband in 2010 after owning another pharmacy location in town. Malley’s has been in business since the 1950s. It wasn’t a dream she initially had while getting her pharmacy degree at Washington State University in Pullman. Henriksen returned to the Tri-Cities where she had arrived as a teen and come to love the sense of community she found at Richland High. “I’ve been able to make it what you want it to be,” she said about the drug store she operates with two other pharmacists and a handful of additional staff members, including her husband. Malley’s stands out for its unique service offering compounding, which includes making medications from raw materials. “It’s always based on a prescription from a doctor,” Henriksen said. “Compounding is done for a variety of reasons – maybe it’s one particular dose, or a lower dose in a liquid versus a higher dose in a liquid. Often with heart medi-

cation for a baby, it’s not made commercially in a low dose a baby would need.” Henriksen said her team works closely with children’s hospitals in Seattle and Spokane to provide medications as prescribed. Henriksen said typically pharmacies offering compounding services only accept payments in cash, but Malley’s is contracted with all the major insurance companies. “We work with state Medicaid and all the plans that these children need. I understand how much these bills add up for children with special needs, and it’s important to be able to cover these on their insurance,” she said. Henriken’s pharmacy recently created medication for a patient in hospice that could be absorbed through the skin instead of by swallowing. “This helps with agitation that comes with end of life,” she said. As one of the only compounding pharmacies in Eastern Washington, Malley’s helps with bioidentical hormones, often for menopausal symptoms, and also dispenses veterinary medications. The onset of the pandemic brought an initial rush to Malley’s as people hurried to fill 90-day supplies of their prescriptions and then hunkered down. The pharmacy pace was temporarily slower than normal for several months in 2020 before rebounding. Without a drive-thru, Malley’s offered curbside service before the pandemic and still provides the option to customers today. It tries to offer a more personal relationship with customers. Henriksen described the chain pharmacies as “overwhelmed” and often the only option for patients. “People often lack a choice in pharmacy,” she said. “We have been pushed out of insurance networks to where people can’t use us. When there’s a level playing field, smaller pharmacies are going to win.” Henriksen is active in state legislative efforts to avoid the

Courtesy Malley’s Compounding Pharmacy Malley’s Compounding Pharmacy in Richland is one of the only compounding pharmacies in Eastern Washington.

Courtesy Malley’s Compounding Pharmacy Malley’s Compounding Pharmacy at 1906 George Washington Way in Richland is a longtime Tri-City pharmacy, filling a wide variety of medications, including custom doses for children and pets.

squeeze on independently owned drug stores. She encourages people to let her staff check on coverage before allowing an insurance company to tell them a prescription isn’t covered unless filled by a chain pharmacy. “It’s often said to be more expensive to come to us, and it’s either a negligible amount or not higher at all. Don’t pay a cash price without talking to an independent pharmacy first. We will never do that to you,” she said.

Like all pharmacies, Malley’s has struggled to keep at-home Covid-19 tests in stock. “Our ability to buy them has been extremely difficult,” she said. Malley’s is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment on Saturdays for urgent needs. search Malley’s Compounding Pharmacy: 1906 George Washington Way, Richland; 509-943-9173; Malleyspharmacy.com; @malleyscompoundingpharmacy.

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3 Rivers breaks grant record thanks to endowments, donations By Wendy Culverwell editor@tcjournal.biz

The 3 Rivers Community Foundation launched 2022 on a high note. In early February, it marshalled the resources of 20 funds to present $204,000 in grants to 36 local nonprofits, a record. Abbey Cameron, executive director of the foundation, said growth in the endowment coupled with direct donations and support from the community allowed it to set a record for its grantfunded donations. “We have some very cool donors in our world who have given some larger, direct grants to our grant cycle,” she said. 3 Rivers serves as a conduit for donors to support the causes they love during their lifetimes and beyond. CLASSES, From page 3

three hours. A blended course might take two hours online and another 90 minutes for face-to-face testing. Elliott said all Red Cross classes cost $100 or less, with many of the online classes available for around $30. As for learning about all that the Red Cross has to teach, go to redcross.org/take-a-class. To start building your Red Cross education, consider the “big three” of lifesaving: first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillation (AED). “First aid, CPR, and AED covers the most commonly encountered situations,” Elliott said. “You will be trained in what to do before EMS arrives.” Obviously, these life-saving skills can be of great potential benefit to you and your spouse or partner. Medical conditions – some of them deadly serious – can flare up in a heartbeat and the more you know, the more help you can provide. Falls are more common as we age, and knowing how to respond could easily save a life. But, being older, you could have grandchildren you care for – part time but sometimes full time as well. “The number of grandparents raising grandchildren is growing. First aid, CPR and caregiving are just three

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It operates its primary endowment, which helps fund grants to local nonprofits. Its territory covers Benton and Franklin counties. It also manages endowments for individual entities, including Senior Life Resources (the Meals on Wheels people), Columbia Industries, the Reading Foundation and Women Helping Women. The list is constantly growing as area institutions see the value of turning over management of their own endowments to professionals. Gesa Carousel of Dreams and Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership are the latest to establish endowments to support their respective programs. For 3 Rivers, the community approach helps simplify the process for

donors who want to help people in the community but are daunted by the need and the number of nonprofits. By donating to the primary endowment of the grant fund, members of the community entrust professionals to determine where the need is greatest. “We’re here to help people with long-term and even perpetual giving,” she said. “Donors have the opportunity to start up funds with their during their lifetime or planning for after. They can be assured their funds with us will do the good the donor wants it to do.” The 2022 grants were awarded with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in mind – organizations that combat domestic violence and sex trafficking, help the hungry, repair homes and support education, foster children and the

arts. Cameron was struck by the common theme among the requests from arts organizations. Forced to shut down because of the pandemic, they entered 2022 with a mission to resume their work. “Full stop, their applications were about restarting,” she said. It sent grants to Richland Players, Rude Mechanicals, Valley Theater, Mid-Columbia Mastersingers and others. Cameron welcomes all prospective donors to reach out to 3 Rivers to see if it can help with their charitable needs. “We love getting to know our donors, learning their stories and what led them to donate,” she said. Go to: 3rcf.org.

options to prepare grandparents to act when it matters most,” Roth said. Elliott said that when a medical crisis occurs, it is most likely to involve sudden cardiac arrest, severe bleeding or choking. “Children are not likely going into sudden cardiac arrest,” she said, “but they may choke or get burned, so knowing first aid for kids is essential.” Elliott said she knows of cases where grandparents caring for kids have been asked by their own kids to become schooled in first aid. You can study the lifesaving basics and then take additional classes to broaden your knowledge. Beyond the basic first aid course, there is also an online course in first aid for severe bleeding. An allergy, to peanuts or insect bites, can trigger a full-blown medical emergency. So the Red Cross offers an online course in anaphylaxis and epinephrine auto-injector and how to care for a person having a severe allergic reaction, including how to administer epinephrine using an auto-injector device. Kids are at serious risk whenever they are near water. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that the No. 1 cause of death among children 1 to 4 is drowning. Kids drown in lakes and rivers and backyard

pools. But very young children can drown in bathtubs and even buckets of water Anyone who cares for young kids should, at a minimum, take the Red Cross online course, “Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers.” It is free and takes 30 minutes. Since every child will be exposed to water at some stage, they should be given Red Cross learn-to-swim lessons. Find them at redcross.org/ take-a-class/swimming. Elliott said the Red Cross offers low-cost swim lessons in low-income communities. Every course description includes reviews written by students who have taken the course. A woman, identified as Grandma G, posted her reaction to the “Water Safety for

Parents and Caregivers” course. “So glad I took the time to do this. I did not have to pay a thing to get some basic, very important information that could save someone. With a 9-month-old grandson and a pool why would I not,” she said. Water safety wasn’t the only Red Cross course this grandmother took. “I also took the paid ‘CPR with AED and First Aid for Adults, Children and Infants’ as well. Better to have it and never use it than to need it and not have it,” she wrote.

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Happy 100th birthday to the old green bridge By East Benton County Historical Society

A century ago, the automobile had not yet completely replaced the horse and buggy as the main way of getting around in the United States. But, it was getting there. Yet getting to where you wanted to be – even with an automobile and the many more horses of power it had in its engine compared to the four-legged working machine out in the pasture – was another matter. Good roads were limited and many had natural obstacles. If you wanted to drive from Massachusetts to Puget Sound on the Yellowstone Trail Highway, you had better be prepared to hop on a ferry between Pasco and Kennewick to complete your journey by car. Until 1922. The last road link on the Yellowstone Trail connecting the eastern seaboard of the United States with Washington state was completed with the opening of a 3,300-foot long, 185-foot high steel cantilever truss bridge across the Columbia River between Pasco and Kennewick. This year marks the 100th year since the span we once called the green bridge debuted. The bridge opened Oct. 7, 1922. Right at this moment a century ago, bridge construction was underway. It would take one year to build from beginning to end before opening the Yellowstone Trail to automobiles. The Yellowstone Trail was the “first transcontinental automobile highway through the upper tier of the United States.” It was established on May 23, 1912, some 10 years before the Pasco-Kennewick bridge was built. Running from the Atlantic Ocean at Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Seattle, passing through Yellowstone

Courtesy East Benton County Historic Society and Museum The familiar cable bridge spans the Columbia River beside “old green bridge,” which was torn down in 1990. A single bridge support extending from the water was left near the Kennewick shoreline, leading to the creation of a pier for scenic viewing.

National Park. A slogan of the day identified the Yellowstone Trail as “a good road from Plymouth Rock to Puget Sound.” Plans for an automobile bridge linking Pasco and Kennewick were in the minds of some even before considerations of a Yellowstone Trail link. B.B. Horrigan, a young attorney who arrived in Pasco 1904, began thinking about a bridge in 1913. Horrigan was a state legislator and would be appointed a Superior Court judge for the Benton-FranklinAdams County Judicial District by Washington Gov. Mon C. Wallgren in 1945. Alas, Horrigan did not have funding at his vision. But it came in 1919 when a representative of the Union Bridge Company, Charles G. Huber, sold $49,000 worth of stock to finance building the bridge, the first of its size paid entirely by stock sales. Its dedication brought dignitaries and visitors from throughout the state and brought significant opti-

mism to what the new span might mean to the state’s economy and to the two towns that now truly became the “Twin Cities.” The Kennewick Courier-Reporter wrote then: “The day the bridge was opened to traffic, a new era dawned for each community.” The Columbia River crossing wasn’t cheap. On its first day tolls were 75 cents a car, 20 cents for

bicycles, and drivers of trucks weighing less than 1 ton paid $2. Tolls were removed in 1931 after initial construction costs were paid and travel was free between Pasco and Kennewick for the next 47 years until the span was replaced by today’s cable bridge, with its muchneed four lanes. The cable bridge is west of the spot where the green bridge crossed. Vestiges of the old bridge remain on the shoreline. By the time the cable bridge was built, the old, narrow two-lane bridge was straining to accommodate up to 18,000 cars a day. Three cantilever bridges were built over the Columbia River in the 1920s. The Pasco-Kennewick span was the first. In 1931, it was purchased by the state of Washington. In 1933, it was added to the state highway system. Two decades later, in 1954, Benton and Franklin counties became owners, and in 1968 the bridge was sold by the counties to Pasco and Kennewick. The cities paid just $1. In 1926, the bridge became part of uGREEN BRIDGE, Page 10

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES Pasco First Avenue Center 505 N. First Ave., Pasco 509-545-3459 pascoparksandrec.com

• Billiards: 9 a.m.-noon. Mondays; 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m.noon, 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays. • Mexican Train Dominoes: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays. • Pinochle: 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays. • China Painting: 9 a.m.-noon. Wednesdays.

Kennewick Community Center

500 S. Auburn St., Kennewick 509-585-4303 go2kennewick.com

• Bunco: 1-3 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $1 per day. • Bridge: 12:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $1 per day. • Chinese Mahjong: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost: $1 per day. • Dominos: 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Cost: $1 per day. • Pinochle: 12:30-4 p.m. Mondays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $1 per day. • Creative Palette Art: 9 a.m.noon, Tuesdays. • Sewing: 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays. • Woodcarving: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost: $1 per day. 9 a.m.-noon Fridays. Bring supplies or borrow from the class. • Billiards: Daily. $2 per day or $20 monthly pass.

Richland Community Center

500 Amon Drive, Richland 509-942-7529 ci.richland.wa.us

• Fitness Room: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Location: Fitness room. Cost: $2 per day or $8 per month. • Billiards: Daily. $2 per day. • Greeting Card Recycling: 1-3 a.m. Tuesdays. Cost: free. • Pinochle Players: 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays. Location: game room.

Cost: $1. • Party Bridge: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Location: game room. Cost: $1. • Senior Duplicate Bridge: 12:303:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Location: game room. • Table Tennis: 6:30-8:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:303:45 p.m. Sundays.

Prosser Senior Community Center

1231 Dudley Ave., Prosser 509-786-2915 cityofprosser.com

• Pool: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MondaysFridays. Cost: free. Location: pool room, membership is required. • Mah Jong: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays Location: living room. Membership is required. • Daytime Bingo: 9 a.m. Wednesdays. Location: dining room Cost: 3 cards/$1. • Evening Bingo: First Friday of every month. 6 p.m. Cost: $10.

Location: dining room • Foot Care: Second Wednesday of each month: Appointments can be made by calling Melidee, 509-7901905. • Pinochle: 1 p.m. Thursdays. Location: living room, membership is required. • Crafts: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays. Register by calling 509-786-2915. • Bunco: Third Friday of month. 6 p.m. Cost is $2 per person. Location: dining room. • All You Can Eat Community Breakfast: Last Sunday every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Location: dining room. Cost: Suggested donation $7 per person and $3 per child, 8 and under.

West Richland Senior Center

616 N. 60th, West Richland 509-967-2847

• Bunco Potluck: noon, first Wednesday and third Friday of the month.

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homecomings, civic celebrations, holidays and more. “This will be a phenomenal opportunity to highlight the area,” Lampson, a marketing executive, told the Kennewick port. The cable bridge, originally called the Intercity Bridge, replaced the narrow and rickety green bridge that once linked Pasco and Kennewick. The soaring structure instantly became the region’s defining structure. It was the first major cable-stayed bridge in the U.S. and won national acclaim. DOT rules don’t prohibit lights, but state law sets strict rules on anything that might distract motorists or other bridge users. Lights can’t create glare or be aimed across or into the roadway. They can’t interfere with bridge users and sponsors would not be allowed to advertise on the bridge under the Scenic Vista Act. But with community support, Lampson, Miller and Culverhouse say they will pursue grants and other funding.

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of the Save Our Bridge Committee, sought for years to prevent its removal for historical reasons and for uses other than traffic. In the end, those favoring its removal for navigation reasons prevailed and it was demolished in 1990, some 68 years after it opened. A bridge support extending from the water was left near the Kennewick shoreline, leading to the creation of a pier for scenic viewing. The old Pasco-Kennewick green bridge was placed in the National Registry of Historic Places on July 16, 1982.

support, leading to the lights being teal blue each September though 2017. The awareness campaign attracted interest from Deb Culverhouse of Domestic Violence Services, but the cost was too steep for a nonprofit to justify. Together with Lampson, the women teamed up to find a modern, less expensive way to light the bridge for special occasions. They found inspiration in Portland. Portland’s Tilikum Crossing, a similarly cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2015, spanning the Willamette River. Tilikum and its neighbors have modern light systems. The city stages a popular annual festival to show them off. The Tri-Cities could do something similar with its bevy of bridges, they concluded. Programmable LED lights could turn the cable bridge into a lively backdrop not just for cancer awareness and other worthy causes, but for any special occasion – high school

the newly formed Highway 410, and when the highway was decommissioned in 1967, the bridge carried traffic on Highway 12. The bridge had formal and informal names through the years, like the Pasco-Kennewick Bridge, and the Benton-Franklin Inter-County Bridge, but its lime-green luster seemed to forever mark it in local language as the “old green bridge.” The morning of Sept. 16, 1978, the old green bridge was still used by traffic. It closed to motor traffic forever when the new cable bridge was dedicated that day by Washington Gov. Dixie Lee Ray. Local bridge preservationists, led by Virginia Devine as chairwoman

uBRIEF Inslee appoints longtime attorney to bench

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed longtime Tri-City attorney Norma Rodriguez to succeed Judge Cameron Mitchell on the Benton Franklin Superior Court Bench. Mitchell left on March 11. Rodriguez earned her bachelor’s and law degrees from Gonzaga University. She has operated her own law practice in Kennewick since 1994. In 2015, she established Rodriguez Interano Hanson and Rodgers PLLC, a general practice firm focused on criminal defense, personal injury and Labor & Industries disputes.

search East Benton County History Museum: 205 W. Keewaydin Drive in Kennewick; 509-582-7704; ebchs. org. Rodriguez is also active in the legal community, serving on the board of Benton-Franklin Legal Aid and as a member of the Youth and Justice Forum Committee She also is a board member of the area’s Circle of Hope Foundation. “Norma is an immensely talented and experienced attorney,” Inslee said. “She is well-known in the TriCities legal community, and she is so highly regarded by her peers, so well respected, that she will have what it takes to command her courtroom from day one.” Mitchell served 18 years on the seven-member local bench. He won his last term in 2020. The governor’s office announced his resignation on Jan. 3.

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Chaplaincy names new chief executive officer By Senior Times staff

After a nationwide search, Chaplaincy Health Care hired a former TriCitian as its CEO. Laurel “Laurie” Jackson started with the Richland nonprofit on Feb. 21. She most recently worked at the St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, where she was the administrator of post-acute and community care. Jackson spent her childhood in the Tri-Cities and attended Jason Lee Elementary School before her family moved to Yakima. She replaces Gary Castillo who departed last spring. Bob Rosselli, a board member who stepped in as interim CEO, left Chaplaincy in July, and Tom Corley, a retired hospital executive, oversaw the nonprofit in his wake. Prior to her work with St. Charles, Jackson was the senior director of Compass Care at Memorial Hospital in Yakima, where she oversaw all post-acute programs, including hospice, palliative care, home health and the bioethics committee. During her career, she has been a

uBRIEF Connell Library is ready for its close-up after remodel

The remodeled Connell Library opened Feb. 10, with a grand opening celebration set for March 19. The library, part of the MidColumbia Libraries system, has undergone a lengthy interior remodel that includes new carpet, paint, shelving and light fixtures. The $300,000 project is the latest in a series of remodels throughout the system. The project included

certified grief recovery specialist, critical incident stress manager and an ordained Presbyterian minister. Laurel “Laurie” She has Jackson served on the board for the Washington State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Oregon Hospice and Palliative Care Association. “It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome Laurie Jackson to Chaplaincy Health Care as our new CEO,” John Serle, Chaplaincy’s board chairman, said in a news release. “This is the result of a national search and a thorough review of some of the most qualified hospice executives, and of prayerful discernment by many individuals involved in the recruitment effort. I look forward to working with Laurie as we continue living out God’s call to ease suffering of body, mind and spirit during life’s most challenging moments.” $17,000 in new books and materials in the collection. The children’s area features a 3D saber-tooth cat, icebergs and fish. Elsewhere, images of popular authors and inspirational quotes line the walls, and a historic photo mural of the Connell community offers a glimpse of the region’s history. The library is at 18 N. Columbia Ave. Hours are 2-7 p.m. MondayThursday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FridaySaturday. The Connell library first opened in 1965 and moved to its current location in 1993. It is led by Supervisor Helen Tobin.

TRI-CITY BOOK CLUBS • 1:30 p.m. March 17, Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, THE UNDERTAKER’S ASSISTANT, by Amanda Skenandore. THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK, by Kim Michele Richardson is the April 21 book. The group meets the third Thursday of month but takes summers off. Contact: Evelyn Painter, ec_ painter@yahoo.com or 509420-4811. • 6:30 p.m. March 21, Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, CASTE: THE ORIGINS OF OUR DISCONTENTS by Isabel Wilkerson JAYBER CROW, by Wendell Berry is the April 17 book. The group meets the third Monday of the month. Contact: Sue Spencer, sue_spencer_ england@hotmail.com or 509572-4295.

• 1 p.m. March 16, MidColumbia Libraries, Pasco branch, 1320 W. Hopkins St., Pasco, CASTE: THE ORIGINS OF OUR DISCONTENTS by Isabel Wilkerson THE NIGHT WATCHMAN, by Louise Erdrich is the April 20 book. The group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. Contact Susan Koenig at 509302-9878 or SMKoenig@ymail. com. • 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month, Caterpillar Café at Adventures Underground, 227 Symons St., Richland. Contact Sarah at 509-946-9893 for upcoming titles. To add your book club to this list, email details to info@tcjournal.biz.

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Don’t shortchange your retirement dreams by failing to plan By Wendy Culverwell editor@tcjournal.biz

Tom Black puts out plenty of fires when clients come ready to turn retirement savings into a retirement plan. Overcomplicated investment portfolios. Ill-advised financial packages. Fear. But there’s one problem he can’t solve – missing out on dreams out of fear of running out of money. The eighty-something who never went on that dream safari or didn’t fulfill another retirement goal when they were physically able to is a mistake he can’t undo. Underspending is one of the more surprising mistakes Black sees in his Kennewick-based retirement planning practice. Black, president and lead financial planner for The Retirement Solution Inc., helps clients create plans designed to carry them through the ends of their lives. He manages funds as well. Retirement Solution charges a flat fee for its services. Black said the first thing to know about retirement planning is that the size of the client’s nest egg is far less important than balanced spending. That’s why a plan is the most important way to approach retirement, whether it is 10

years away, five years or sooner. He likened it to constructing a building. “You don’t buy land and begin building. Tom Black You always start with a blueprint,” he said. People need to know how much is coming in and going out each day, week, month and year. A proper plan can lay it all out through age 100, giving retirees the confidence to enjoy the activities they love when they can. Regret is a terrible thing, he said, noting recent reports that people are dying with more money than when they retired because of fear. “They’re depriving themselves,” he said. “They have until 75 to really go out there and enjoy their retirement.” Individual mileage will vary of course, but by the time most retirees enter their ninth decade, the ability to travel is gone. “They get to 80 and look back and say, ‘I wish...’ ” he said. Getting the most out of retirement starts with the combination of savings and understanding what resources will

be available once the paychecks stop. The amount of money saved is less relevant than the budget. Black said he has clients with $250,000 saved and no worries because their monthly income outpaces their monthly expenses. In contrast, he’s seen people with $2 million who are in danger of spending it down to zero. “It’s that relationship that you want to get correct,” he said. Black offers a commonsense approach to preparing for retirement that begins with understanding your own limits.

Enlist a professional

The internet is full of advice, but like any profession, financial planning requires training and experience. “I want to encourage people; this is not their profession. They may have been very good schoolteachers or welders, but the finance market is not something you pick up easily,” he said. He understands the temptation to self-manage. Fees appear steep. A new federal law requires financial managers to disclose fees. Understanding fees and recognizing when they’re reasonable – or not – is part of the process. “Anything is better than trying to handle investments on your own when it’s not your world. It would be like putting me in a high school classroom – it would not be successful for anyone,” he said.

Think ahead

Black advises people to begin thinking about a spending plan when they’re 10 years away from retirement age. What will you need to retire when you want to, and what do you need to change to get there? By the five-year mark, they should have a solid plan that sets them up to walk out the door on the planned date with confidence. “Otherwise, you’re going to find yourself trapped in that job by the market,” he said.

Don’t panic

A good plan will tame anxiety about downturns, like the one triggered by inflation concerns in the first weeks of January. Yes, the stock market is down, and retirement plans look bruised. That’s not a signal to get out. “Take a deep breath,” he advised. “This is hopefully what you planned for. Stay the course.” The mistake people make in a situation right now is panic and taking the money out, which is the single worst thing you can do, he added. He cites recent clients who panicked in March 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic first took hold. A couple pulled their money out of the market, which locked in their losses. Anticipating inflation, they purchased gold. “They didn’t realize gold is expensive to buy and hard to sell,” he said. Fortunately, the duo has a sizeable income from their pensions and Social Security – more than they spend. “As long as they both live, they would be OK because they had $6,000 a month in pensions and Social Security and a budget of $4,800. They knew their budget,” he said.

Enjoy your legacy now

The earlier you determine there will be more money than needed, the better, Black said. With that knowledge, options abound, including making gifts to adult children. Black is a big advocate of supporting adult children when they need it most – to pay for college, first homes and so forth. Make a difference when you can see the difference, he advised. The same spirit guides his approach to philanthropy. There are lots of ways to transfer money to charities. Being able to see gifts in action has its own reward. “Being able to feel like you can do that while you’re alive is very rewarding. It’s nice to leave a legacy when you’re dead, but you’re dead.”

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Tri-Cities’ first dedicated electric bike shop opens in Richland Pedego perks

By Laura Kostad for Senior Times

A California couple sold their home and moved to the Tri-Cities to open an electric bike shop in Richland. The empty nesters wanted a new adventure after their daughters grew up and left home, so they began scouting places to launch a Pedego e-bike franchise. Troy and Erin Franzen had never been to southeastern Washington before, but they were smitten after their first visit. They visited for an extended weekend in April 2021 and “acted like we lived here,” as Troy described it, “visiting the restaurants, walking the paths and taking in the beautiful weather and beautiful city.” “The people we ran into were wonderful,” Erin said. In May they visited again “and loved it again,” Troy said. “So, then we contacted Pedego about what it takes to open a store.” They opened Pedego Electric Bikes on Jan. 25 at 1084 George Washington Way in Richland. Their franchise is part of a network of 200-plus Pedego shops across the U.S. to exclusively sell, rent and service Pedego e-bikes. The Franzens said they were drawn to the area because of its trails, recreation-friendly 300 days of sun, and existing and promising future bike infrastructure. The shop backs up to Richland’s Riverfront Trail and there’s a nearby access path to it, which is perfect for test riding bikes or group ride meet-

Photo by Laura Kostad Troy and Erin Franzen sold their home north of Sacramento, California, and moved to West Richland to open a Pedego Electric Bikes shop at 1084 George Washington Way in Richland, bordering the Riverfront Trail. They opened Jan. 25 and look forward to outfitting and serving the region’s growing community of e-bikers.

ups. “We got lucky,” Erin said of the Richland location and finding housing in the highly competitive market. About eight years ago, they were on vacation with friends in Catalina who suggested they rent e-bikes. “It was for just an hour, but we were like, ‘Oh my gosh, what a joy this is!’ ” Troy said. Then when they’d vacation in different cities, they searched for Pedego stores and renting bikes. “We had done that for a while when we decided it was about time to buy

a couple for ourselves. We did, and in that process, we contacted Pedego about potentially becoming a dealership,” Troy said. “We really liked the (Pedego) bikes, the dealership, the whole experience,” Erin said.

The 1,445-square-foot modern showroom features rows of shiny new bikes, as well as previously-owned options, ranging in price from $1,895 up to nearly $5,000, based on the model, features and battery size. Troy said most Pedegos are in the mid-$3,000 range. “It’s a high-quality bike,” Erin said. Pedego sells only Level 2 electric bikes (there are three levels), whose throttle and assist can propel the bike up to 20 mph, meaning it is legal to ride on all pedestrian trails. Level 3 bikes are not allowed on pedestrian paths because they go faster. Troy said Pedego’s after-sale service sets the business apart from other e-bike manufacturers. “‘How do I get it fixed?’ and ‘what’s the warranty?’ are the two questions you should be asking before you buy an e-bike,” he said. Pedego offers a lifetime warranty on the bike frame, a five-year warranty on the battery and other parts, and an antitheft program. If customers buy their lock and the e-bike is stolen, Pedego will replace the bike with almost no questions asked, Tony said. Pedego also boasts a network of uPEDEGO, Page 14

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shops across North America, all of which are exclusive servicers of Pedego e-bikes. “I’d say 25% of our phone calls are from people wanting to get their ebikes fixed,” Erin said. “Even if you just need an adjustment, a lot of shops won’t work on them,” Troy said. The Franzens have one employee, their mechanic Tony Saugar, an ebike enthusiast. Though he doesn’t yet own a Pedego, he has built his own e-bikes and is passionate about electric technology in transportation.

Isn’t it cheating? Nope

What is it about the increasingly popular activity that’s compelling people to drop thousands of dollars on a bike? It might have something to do with the words printed on the front doors of Pedego Tri-Cities: “Hello, fun…” Troy sums up the joys of e-biking in three words: fun, fitness and freedom.

uBRIEFS Kennewick selects a new police chief

Kennewick has its first new police chief in decades. Assistant Police Chief Chris Guerro, a longtime member of the Kennewick Police Department, succeeded Chief Ken Hohenberg, effective March 1. Hohenberg, 66, retired from the city after more than 40 years in uniform, including nearly two decades as its chief. His successor joined the police

“‘Freedom’ is the word we hear all the time from other e-bike owners. They’ve really taken off with the baby boomer generation. If you have a bad hip, bad knees, or if you have had any sort of injury, or are just getting old like us, then you don’t want to take a 25-mile bike ride because later you’ll be sore ... e-bikes level the field.” “The other thing is you can easily ride together with others who ride at different paces. People who ride ebikes versus acoustics (non-motorized bikes) are more likely to ride more often and ride longer because they’re having more fun, leading to more health benefits, according to studies,” he said. Pedego e-bikes can get up to 60 to 70 miles on one charge when pedaling with the bike, though the range depends on a number of physical factors such as weight, battery capacity and wind conditions. The Franzens feel it’s a myth that riding an e-bike versus non-motorized bikes is “cheating.” “You’re still lubricating your joints

and ligaments, everything you want to do to stay limber and in shape,” Troy said. “It’s exercise disguised as fun.” “You can work as hard as you want or take a break,” Erin said, noting that all Pedego e-bikes come with the option to set the assist to zero and pedal it like a regular bike, albeit a 50- to 60-pound one. Even 90-year-old William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk on the original “Star Trek,” rides Pedegos. He is a spokesperson for the brand. He bought over 20 bikes so he, his grandkids, nephews and nieces could all ride and keep pace together. Visitors to the Pedego Tri-Cities can take their picture with a life-size cardboard cutout of Shatner. In addition to their popularity among mountain bikers, Troy said hunters are starting to use e-bikes because of how quiet and non-disruptive they are. Rentals are a great way to try them out. They cost $25 for one hour, $60 for three hours, or $99 for six hours.

The Franzens recommend cycling Richland’s Riverfront Trail and Sacagawea Heritage Trail, which connects Richland to Kennewick and Pasco. Test rides are free and the Franzens work with customers to find the right bike for them. The shop also sells accessories, including baskets, seats and Bluetooth-enabled helmets. The couple hope to hold a grand opening in the spring. In the meantime, they plan to start organizing group rides for Pedego owners and non-Pedego e-bike owners. “We are still really happy with where we landed in our quest to make a big change,” Erin said.

department in 1996, serving first as a patrol officer and then rising in the ranks to field training officer, defensive tactics instructor, SWAT team member, detective, patrol sergeant and more. He was promoted to commander in 2015. As division commander, he supervised investigations and patrol divisions and served as the Tri-City Regional SWAT Team Commander and Incident Commander. He earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Spokane Community College and a bachelor’s in criminal justice and crimi-

nology from Washington State University. In 2016, he completed the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He was promoted again to assistant chief in July 2021, when Hohenberg announced his intent to retire in February 2022. A month later, he completed the Police Executive Research Forum, Senior Management Institute for Police Training in Orlando, Florida. The city has been preparing for the transition ever since. “The extensive strategic and transition planning efforts within the Kennewick Police Department have prepared us well for the future,” said Marie Mosley, city manager. “Assistant Chief Guerrero will continue the exceptional leadership needed to serve our organization and community at the highest level upon Chief Hohenberg’s retirement.” The new chief is also an active

member of the Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club and a United Way board member.

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Yakima Herald-Republic cuts print edition to three days The Yakima Herald-Republic is cutting its print edition to save money as it shifts to digital subscriptions. The newspaper, majority owned by the Seattle Times Co., announced that starting April 1, it will print the paper on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It said Covid-19 cutbacks in local advertising compelled it to take the step to preserve its newsroom staff. Print subscriptions include access to yakimaherald.com, the publication’s online presence. An e-edition is available as well. The Tri-City Herald stopped printing a Saturday edition in 2019.

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Pasco Haven rising near Columbia River waterfront By Wendy Culverwell editor@tcjournal.biz

Catholic Charities Eastern Washington broke ground Feb. 3 on Pasco Haven, a 60-unit complex that will provide housing and other services to the chronically homeless in the Tri-Cities. The site is not in eastern Pasco where it once envisioned building Haven, but to the west at a spot not far from the Columbia River. Pasco Haven is being built at North 20th Avenue and Lewis Street, just north of the newly built Columbia River Walk apartments. The $16.5 million project is funded with $12.8 million in equity through the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, $3 million from the Washington Housing Trust Fund, $570,000 from Catholic Charities and $127,000 from Franklin County. Construction should take about 11 months and with luck, residents will celebrate Christmas there, said Jonathan Mallahan, vice president for housing for Catholic Charities. The nonprofit advocates for and establishes housing and other programs within the Catholic Diocese of Spokane, whose reach extends to Pasco. Its sister, Catholic Charities Central Washington, serves the Catholic Diocese of Yakima, with jurisdiction over Benton County. Catholic Charities initially proposed developing its Pasco Haven project on a city-owned site on Heritage Boulevard in east Pasco. Local opposition prompted the city to decline its offer to buy the site.

uBRIEFS Benton County earmarks money for recovery center

The Benton County Commission dedicated up to $5 million in money received through the American Rescue Plan Act to build a new behavioral health crisis recovery center. As of April 1, funds received through ARPA may be used to construct behavioral health facilities. The commission noted that the needed center will answer a need for mental health and other services exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. ARPA money must be committed by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.

Senior, disabled taxi program sees decreased usage in 2021 Ridership in Hermiston’s Senior & Disabled Taxi Program declined in 2021 while the Workforce On-Demand Ride Cooperative (WORC) program saw a slight

Courtesy Catholic Charities Eastern Washington Catholic Charities Eastern Washington broke ground Feb. 3 on Pasco Haven, a $16.5 million, 60-unit shelter providing wraparound services to the chronically homeless. It purchased the site at North 20th Avenue and Lewis Street in October.

Catholic Charities didn’t agree with some of the concerns voiced about serving the homeless in the neighborhood, but it respected the argument and scouted for a new location. Mallahan said the extra time helped with planning and paid off when its housing arm paid $420,000 to buy the vacant, 1.5-acre parcel at North 20th and Lewis from Griggs Family LLC. The deal recorded Oct. 21, 2021. “We think this is an even better site,” Mallahan said “It is well situated with transportation and access to services.” The Haven model unites housing with services to address the underlying issues that lead to it, such as addiction, joblessness and mental illness. The building’s design complements the neighborhood. Mallahan pledged increase in its second full calendar year of operation. The Senior & Disabled Taxi Program provides service for eligible Hermiston residents to locations within city limits. Between 2017-19 the program averaged 18,000-20,000 rides per year, and in 2021 provided 12,191 rides. The service has primarily been used for trips to medical appointments, shopping, public events and gatherings. Vouchers for the program are $2.50 each and can be purchased at Hermiston City Hall. Residents who are 60 years or older or have an eligible disability under Social Security, PERS or other recognized agency may apply. The WORC program issued 7,041 ride vouchers in 2021, a slight increase from the 7,020 issued in 2020. Most of these rides (62%) were within Hermiston city limits with many users getting rides to servicesector and retail workplaces.

to be good neighbors to the emerging waterfront district. The area is east of the blue bridge and is close to several access points along the riverside bike and pedestrian path. Pasco Haven is the second local project for Catholic Charities Eastern Washington. It operates family apartments for farmworkers in Pasco. With Haven, it will add an office to allow it to offer its full suite of services. “Supportive” housing fulfills its mis-

sion to serve the needy with dignity and in the full belief that all humans deserve “a meal, a bed, a shower, a toilet.” Mallahan said on-site support and a case manager will help residents navigate social and other services to help them tap into resources they need to stay off the streets. Architecture All Forms and Inland Group, both of Spokane, are the designer and contractor, respectively. Go to: cceasternwa.org.

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uBRIEFS More spice could help seniors avoid salty diet

Add a little spicy seasoning to a low-sodium meal, and adults over the age of 60 may have a harder time noticing a lack of salt, according to a new study in the journal Food Quality and Preference. Led by Carolyn Ross, a professor of Food Sciences at Washington State University, the study tested saltiness perception in older adults using white sauce formulations with varying amounts of salt and different spices and seasonings added. The results of the analysis showed

the addition of chipotle seasoning to the white sauce made it difficult for the study participants to differentiate between the samples with low and high levels of salt. Conversely, the addition of herbs, such as basil leaves, garlic powder and coarse ground pepper, was not as effective at masking the samples with less salt. The research points to the significant role that spice could play in reducing salt intake for people over 60. For the study, 39 healthy people over the age of 60 were recruited to participate in an in-person taste testing experiment that took place over several days prior to the onset of the pandemic.

Previous research examining saltiness perception in older adults has tended to use water as a matrix for tasting experiments rather than actual food products. To generate more realistic data in terms of what people enjoy eating, researchers used a white sauce commonly found in ready-to-eat Cajun chicken pasta meals. Participants were asked to compare three different sauces at five different salt concentrations. One of the formulations had no added herbs, the second had just herbs, and the third had both herbs and chipotle seasoning. The results showed the formulation with both herbs and chipotle

seasoning made it difficult for the seniors to determine the amount of salt being used while the formulation with exclusively herbs did not.

Wine Fete benefit is March 19 Wine Fete, a benefit dinner and auction supporting the Children’s Developmental Center, will be held March 19 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick. The event will follow current Covid-19 safety protocols. In addition to the in-person events, there will be an online silent auction. Tickets are $140. Go to childrensdevelopmentalcenter.ejoinme.org/ WinterFete.

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Experienced older workers will retire eventually, but a recent study suggests how employers could persuade some of them to stick around for a few more years. It all comes down to offering a specific type of work environment – one that includes autonomy, participation in decision-making, information sharing, training opportunities and good compensation and benefits. The nine-year study of more than 750,000 federal workers over the age of 50 found that employees with high-quality work environments were especially likely to delay retirement if they didn’t have a college degree and weren’t managers. “As people age, research shows that they have a stronger preference for autonomy and control in their jobs, they want to feel respected and listened to,” said Kaifeng Jiang, lead author of the study and associate professor of management and human resources at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. “Jobs like that may be especially appealing to those with less education and who don’t have managerial experience because they may feel the need to keep high-quality jobs more than others.” The findings were published online recently in the journal Personnel Psychology. Results showed that older employees were less likely to contemplate retirement after the Great Recession of 2008, especially if they had these high-quality jobs. The researchers used data from 754,856 employees aged 50 and older from more than 360 U.S. government agencies participating in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey from 2006-15.