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Annual report for the Port of Sunnyside in Sunnyside, Washington. Includes information on the 50th Anniversary of the port as well as an Anaerobic Digester update, Carnation and Darigold update, Seneca warehouse update, new employees and more.
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Dick Golob
Van Nutley
Bill Barnard
In 1964 Local
Community Leaders Had A
Vision For Economic Growth.
Dick Golob, founding port commissioner
CELEBRATING
50YEARS1964-2014
The Port of Sunnyside celebrated their 50th Anniversay with a special event July 17, 2014. The crowd of nearly 200 people had a chance to
hear the history of the port from various area dignataries while enjoying a delicious catered lunch by Bon Vino’s Bistro & Bakery.
Speakers included Senator Jim Honeyford,
State Representative Bruce Chandler, Washington Public Port Association Executive Director Eric Johnson and retired port executive director Amber Hansen.
Others in attendance included founding port commissioner Dick Golob and past port commissioners Richard Strain, Bill Flower and St. Clair Woodworth.
Sunnyside Mayor Jim Restucci proclaimed July 17, 2014 as “Port of Sunnyside Day” in the City of Sunnyside.
A letter of congratulations received from Congessman Doc Hastings offered best wishes to the port on their many accomplishments over the past five decades.
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Port of Sunnyside celebrates milestone
The community of Sunnyside came out to celebrate the Port of Sunnyside’s
50th Anniversay
A full story on the port’s anniversay event can be found at:http://www.dailysunnews.com/news/2014/jul/18/golden-day-sunnyside-port-district/
Anaerobic digester onlineAfter more than two years of hard work and dedication by port
commissioners and staff, the Port of Sunnyside’s 9.6 million gallon, $8.6 million anaerobic digester is up and running. The project, which was driven by active industry growth and the port’s commitment to their industry’s needs, is one of the largest construction projects to date.
The completion of this project provides Darigold the ability to expand operations in Sunnyside and will pave the way for expansion of present and future industries at the port.
The anaerobic digester pretreatment facility project has brought a new face and position to the port’s staff. Cory Wilson, a Bickleton native, was hired as plant operator of the wastewater facility this past September. Wilson’s background as an electrician and knowl-edge of variable frequency drive motors will be valuable in his new role at the port.
As always port projects impact our community, workers and fami-lies in a positive manner. The jobs created go a long way towards making our community a better place to live and raise a family.
Cory Wilson, wastewater plant operator
Po r t o f S u n nys i d e C o m m i s s i o n e r J i m G r u b e n h o f f ( L ) accepts two checks, representing loans in the amount of $1.1 mi l l ion , f rom Troy Berglund of Benton REA. The USDA rural economic development loan and grant program helped fund the $8.6 million project.
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Angela Smith
The Port of Sunnyside is pleased to announce the hiring of Angela Smith, Administrative Assistant. Angela takes over for Vernita Coffey who’s retirement was effective Dec. 31, 2014.
Angela and her husband Anthony relocated to Sunnyside this past fall from Portland, Oregon.
Angela’s experience includes having worked for the Soil Conservation District in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Angela Smith joins office staff
staff, commissioners and DOE.With no future liability of
contaminants the port will be proceeding with their plan to demolish the present-day structure and market the site for new business development. One important part of the on-going project will be to preserve the historic water tower on the site which will give the property a
focal point.The next step is to secure
funding for the demolition. Port staff and commissioners are considering all possible funding sources for the next phase of this project.
DARIGOLD:Darigold is in the process of
a multi-million dollar expansion
project at its Sunnyside plant. The expansion is linked
in part to the recent Port of Sunnyside Anaerobic Digester Project which will double the discharge capacity of its wastewater units.
The Darigold processing facility is expected to add 25 new jobs and ensure the retention of the current 137 workers.
The Port of Sunnyside has seen remarkable expansion activity this past year.
SENECA:Seneca Foods expanded
their operations in Sunnyside with the completion of a 223,800 sq. ft. warehouse facility at 319 E. South Hill Road. This project nearly doubled the square footage of their Sunnyside facilities. The company finalized the purchase of Independent Foods in 2013 and is excited about their future with the port.
THE TALE OF TWO MILK PLANTS
CARNATION:The Port of Sunnyside
acquired Sunnyside’s landmark Carnation property from US Bank in December of 2012 with the intent of cleaning up and revitalizing the property for future development.
A large hurdle was cleared recently when the property was deemed free of contamination by the Department of Ecology (DOE) after nearly two years of hard work on the part of the port
2014: The year of huge expansion projects
Seneca Foods 223,800 sq. ft. warehouse on E. South Hill Road
Carnation property gets clean bill of health Darigold in the midst of a multi-million dollar expansion
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Pictured front row (L-R): Yoana Lucatero, Carol Carter, Sandra Aparicio and Vernita Coffey. Back row (L-R): Jay Hester, Travis Jansen, Stan Plooster, Ray Mirelez, John Van Wingerden III, Joe Pacheco, Scott Miller, Bob Farrell, Gary Holwegner, Tony Espinoza and Eric Harwood.
PORT OF SUNNYSIDE COMMISSIONERSJim Grubenhoff, Arnold Martin, Jeff Matson
The Port of Sunnyside is a municipal corporation created November 3, 1964, by the voters of
Yakima County. The Port is a public enterprise with unique authority operating in an international, market-driven environment. The Port provides services to its customers in order to return benefits to the citizens of Yakima County, giving careful consideration to the economic, social and environmental implications of its decisions.
The primary objective of the Port is to enhance the economic development within the boundaries of the Sunnyside Port District. We welcome you to call 839-7678 today for an appointment to tour our facilities.
Our Vision and Commitment Remain Strong Today!
2640 E. Edison Ave., Suite 1 • P.O. Box 329 • Sunnyside, WA 98944Office: (509) 839-7678 • Fax: 509-839-7462
www.portofsunnyside.com
P.O. Box 329Sunnyside, WA 98944
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PORT OF SUNNYSIDE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
