Jakob Wolfe
Newell-Hoerling’s Manager Attends Seminar
Joseph C. Tommasi, managing director of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary, Centralia, recently joined other funeral services professionals from around the country at The Foresight Companies Aftercare and Outreach Seminar in Phoenix, Arizona.
“Our care has never ended with the funeral, and we want to ensure that care is the best we can provide,” Tommasi said. “We recognize that the needs of our families are changing, and this seminar provided the tools and techniques to help us continue to offer the highest level of service.”
The Foresight Companies Aftercare and Outreach seminar presents funeral home owners with information on using various types of programming to provide ongoing support to survivors and supporters of the survivors. Seminar participants take advantage of opportunities for professional development through networking events and educational sessions presented by Dan Isard and Erin Whitaker of the Foresight Companies.
“I have been working alongside funeral directors for a long time, and I know for many directors and owners, funeral service is their ministry. The aftercare and outreach programs is another way for the attendees to turn their passion of caring into action,” said Dan Isard, president of the Foresight Companies.
“Being a licensed funeral director myself, I recognize the challenges of trying to provide the highest level of care for those who have experienced a death of a loved one,” Whitaker said. “This seminar brings together the best ideas and proven strategies learned in practice on the most important issue in funeral service — care of the survivors.
“It was an information packed two days in which we collaborated with The Foresight Companies and funeral service colleagues,” Tommasi said. “We learned new ways to better serve our communities, and that is always time well spent.”
Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary has been in continuous operation as a funeral establishment in its present location on Pine Street since Edward Hoerling built it in 1907. Known as the Newell-Undertaking Co., it was purchased by Clarence G. Hoerling in 1933 and has been family owned and operated since.
For additional information on the Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary, call (360) 736-3317 or visit its website at www.NewellHoerlings.com.
Rochester Student Works in Olympia as House Page
Jakob Wolfe, a student from Rochester Middle School, traveled to Olympia March 16-20 and served as a page in the state House of Representatives. He was sponsored by his 20th District Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama.
“Civic education is an important part of our schools’ curricula. And the page program is an excellent way for students from around the state to come to Olympia and learn about our state government,” said Orcutt. “I hope Jakob had a great time here this week, and I am grateful for his service.”
Jakob, son of Paul and Becky Wolfe, is an eighth grader at Rochester Middle School. He plays on his school’s football, wrestling and track teams, and also enjoys playing the guitar. During his time as a page, Wolfe attended page school every day to understand the operations and actions of the Legislature. His time at the Capitol culminated with the presentation of his mock bill, which would permanently ban smoking in vehicles.
As part of his page duties, Wolfe learned to navigate the many buildings on the Capitol campus and delivered messages and documents to legislators and staff.
Each year, students from around the state apply to participate in the legislative page program. Students spend a week attending page school, learning the inner workings of state government and assisting legislators on the House floor. Pages earn $35 per day while serving in the program.
To become a page, applicants must have a legislative sponsor, be between the ages of 14 and 16, and obtain written permission from their parents and school.
