July 2016
Volume 4 • Issue 7
Dahmen Barn brings artists together
Home food delivery makes life easier
Community support helps family in Dayton
Don’t miss it July 29-30 9 a.m. Art in the Park Howard Amon Park, Richland 509-943-9815
Adult living community coming to Southridge
By Jessica Hoefer for Senior Times Residents will be able to move into a new 55-and-older adult community in the south Kennewick area this fall. Located at Ridgeline and Sherman Street in the Southridge neighborhood, the first phase of development encompasses 34 acres. Construction of the Village at Southridge started this spring with the grading of the Sherman Street extension. Don McIntosh, one of three partners in Golden Pacific Lifestyles LLC, said site grading, underground utilities and streets are scheduled to be completed this summer. “We project to have homes ready for occupancy in late fall,” McIntosh said. “We’re able to have folks move in this fall because we’re doing modular construction. It’s nothing like most people perceive. We manufacture the homes in the plant, and modular is superior to many stick built homes today because it’s done in a controlled environment.” The development will include 159 customized, single-level homes. McIntosh said the 1,600- to 1,800-sq. foot plans are the most popular option, although square footage can range from 1,250 to 2,200. “All of the homes will have front courtyards, and you’ll have the option of a detached casita—which is like a guesthouse that’s 320 square feet. Basically, it can be an office or a guest quarters,” he said. Each home will have a covered patio out back. Two-car garages are standard, however, many people will choose to upgrade to a three-car garage, McIntosh said. Regardless of garage size selected, there will be RV and boat storage close to the Village at Southridge. A million-dollar community club will also be built and include a grand room to accommodate large dinners, a stage, indoor swimming for water aerobics, fitness center, library and meeting rooms that can be used for card games and social gatherings. uSOUTHRIDGE, Page 8
Visiting Angel caregiver Ellen Allbritton assists Olive Heizenrieter as she enjoys some sunshine. The two were paired after a careful assessment of the client’s individual needs and personality. The Kennewick franchise has grown tremendously over the past year under the direction of new owner Christine Rose-VanWormer.
New franchise owner aims to increase number of caregiver staff, customers By Audra Distifeno for Senior Times 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 med-
ically 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. uANGELS, Page 6
Fruits of couple’s labors seen with Local Pumpkin’s growth By Audra Distifeno for Senior Times 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. uPUMPKIN, Page 7
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