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Adult Care

SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AVAILABLE at Weimar Institute. Nestled in the beautiful and tranquil foothills of the Sierra Nevada is Weimar Health Center that can accommodate the needs of Seniors for healthful living. Medical clinic and other natural remedies are readily available on site. Acute care hospital services are 10 minutes away in Auburn. Call 530-422-7933 for more information.

Automotive

NEW AUTOS COST LESS!!! All makes FLEET PRICES. Out-of-stock or factory orders. Low interest financing % and factory rebate programs. Leasing = lower payments and taxes. Quality used vehicles available. TRADE-INS WELCOME. Quotations by phone or fax. Test drive and demo before you buy. Nationwide warranty on new autos. Delivery at your home, office, credit union or our facility. We ship nationwide, Alaska and Hawaii; save thousands! Call or fax your specific vehicle desires: make, model, options, etc. Contact WESTERN AUTO WHOLESALE & LEASING: Portland, Ore. 503-760-8122; Vancouver, Wash. 360-263-6521; nationwide 800-284-6612; fax 800-300-0484; e-mail wawl@aol.com.

RVs! Adventist owned and operated RV dealership has been saving Adventists money for over 25 years. $8 million inventory—over 30 brands in stock. Courtesy airport pickup and on-site hookups. Satisfied Adventist customer list. Call toll-free 888-933-9300; ask for Adventist discount pricing. Lee's RV City, Oklahoma City: e-mail LeesRVs@aol.com.

NEW/USED VEHICLES available for delivery worldwide. www.autochoiceisyours.com. Let Don Vories' 40 years of experience save you money. Easy online shopping! Local 509-525-9782; toll free 888-249-8359.

D&R MOTORS in Enterprise, Oregon offers new Ford, Mercury, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and GMC cars and trucks at tremendous savings. We have an extensive used vehicle inventory, and we are also dealers for the Crossroads line of RV trailers and the GEM electric cars. Please give us a call at 800-433-0702 and talk with Dennis Burt or Doug Crow for your automotive needs.

Classes

BLACK HILLS HEALTH AND EDUCATION CENTER School of Massage next session begins February 4, 2008. For application and information, call 800-658-5433, ext. 23. For Personal Trainer Certification tutorials, contact Dick Nunez, ext. 17.

Employment

WANTED: Missionary minded person who loves children to work in Adventist daycare in Port Hadlock, Washington (near Port Townsend). For more information, contact Carol: 360-379-9460 or carol@olympus.net.

PRACTICE DENTISTRY in rural southern Washington, the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Seeking younger dentist to share our busy practice with. K-10 Adventist school and churches nearby. Country living with opportunities for service, unlimited outdoor recreation, and a great climate. For more information, phone 509-493-1463 evenings.

REMNANT PUBLICATIONS HIRING Full-time positions open: General Manager, Sales, Professionals, Webmaster, Video Engineer, Script Writer for Television Series, and Experienced Pressman. Submit resumes to: jobs@remnantpublications.com; or send Remnant Publications, Attn: HR Department, 649 East Chicago Rd, Coldwater MI 49036.

LIGHT BEARERS MINISTRY in Jasper, Ore., is accepting resumes for two positions: Administrative Secretary and Lead Pressman. E-mail resumes to Don Otis at: Donald.otis@kellogg.com.

DENTAL PROFESSIONAL NEEDED Exceptional opportunity for a quality applicant to join our large fee for service dental practice in Frederick, Maryland. Applicant must be competent and productive in all aspects of comprehensive dental care. Six figure starting salary with 401k, pension and profit sharing. Excellent opportunity for higher income and equity position as potential future partner. Wonderful area to raise a family with many churches and schools near by. For more information, contact, Dr. Peter J. Trepper, Kershner & Trepper Dental Associates: 301-667-8600; www.KTDental.com. Fax resumes to: 301-371-9533.

EXPERIENCED RN'S NEEDED by Adventist owned nurse staffing agency which specializes in traveler positions in sunny Southern California. Excellent pay plus housing or stipend provided. Escape winter. Call now: 951-587-6794.

WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Edward F. Cross School of Engineering to begin as soon as convenient, at a mutually agreeable time. The School of Engineering is seeking a visionary leader with strong communication and academic management skills who will collaborate with faculty, staff and administrators to strengthen recruitment, retention, fund-raising and industry relations. Complete details on our website at: www.wallawalla.edu/resources/employment/faculty-employment.

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY seeks full-time professor in the School of Business/Management starting June 2008. Candidates should have a terminal degree, preferably in Marketing, or 18-hours of graduate marketing classes. Experience in marketing preferred. Successful college teaching experience required. The successful candidate will be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Please send CV and letter of interest to: Don Van Ornam, Dean, School of Business and Management, PO Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370; 423-236-2527; vanornam@southern.edu.

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY seeks Director of Libraries. The Director serves as library administrator providing leadership and strategic direction of library resources and services. Strong leadership abilities, demonstrated organizational and communication skills required. Masters in Library or Information Science is required. Doctorate in Library and Information Science is preferred. The successful candidate will be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Please send CV and letter of interest to: Robert Young, Vice President for Academic Administration, PO Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370; 423-236-2805; byoung@southern.edu.

ADVENTIST CHURCH LOCATED in high desert, ranching community in South Eastern Oregon seeking retired pastor or bi-vocational pastor to shepherd small, but hopeful congregation with potential for growth, evangelism, outreach and community service. Conference stipend provided. For additional information, please contact Dwight Ausmus at: 541-573-1722; 541-589-1166; or the Idaho Conference office 208-375-7524 ext. 111.

CPA FIRM LOOKING FOR CONTINUATION PARTNER. Stable service oriented practice, concentration in tax and write-up. Rural academic community, with choice of schools and churches. $275K gross, terms available. Contact: rdrcpa@ameritech.net, use manager in subject line; or Manager, PO Box 246, Berrien Springs, MI 49103-0246.

BLACK HILLS HEALTH AND EDUCATION CENTER is seeking a licensed and certified Massage Therapist. For application and more information, call 800-658-5433, ext. 11.

LIFESTYLE EDUCATION, located in Chico, Calif., is seeking dedicated medical missionary workers including Bible worker, a person knowledgeable in raw vegan cuisine, and an experienced sales person. Please submit your resume to: lifestyle.education@gmail.com; or call 530-872-3779.

WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER/SERVER MANAGER Wellsource, Inc. seeks web application developer and web server farm manager. Position has high visibility within company and direct customer contact. Requires excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills. Seeking team-oriented individual. Managerial experience helpful. Must be able to work on schedule with aggressive deadlines. Minimum 4-years experience and related degree or equivalent experience. Salary plus full benefits, profit sharing. E-mail resume and cover letter to hr@wellsource.com. For more information, call Don Hall: 503-656-7446. EEO employer.

IT IS WRITTEN SEEKS an assistant in the Planned Giving & Trust Services Department. Candidate should possess an associate's or bachelor's degree in related field, in addition to 3-5 years of office experience (knowledge of trust work a plus). Applicant must type a minimum of 55 WPM and be comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel. To apply, please mail your resume to: It Is Written, Attn: Manager, Box O, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359; send fax to 805-433-0230; or send e-mail to response@iiw.org.

For Sale

WORTHINGTON, LOMA LINDA, CEDAR LAKE, AZURE PRODUCT, ETC. Low prices. Auburn Enterprises, Bill and Judy Hoard, 4192 Auburn Rd NE; PO Box 13757, Salem, OR 97309-1757; 503-585-9311; fax 503-585-1805; auburnent@earthlink.net.

T. MARSHALL KELLY MUSIC CDS and Dr. Ben Carson's book and video set through Brown Sugar & Spice. Also: multicultural children's books, specializing in TRUE STORIES. Purchase online: www.brownSSbooks.com; 734-729-0501.

OGDEN MUSIC COMPANY LIQUIDATION After 23 years Ogden Music Company in Portland, Oregon is liquidating the music portion of their store. Premium grand and vertical pianos such as: Bosendorfer, Schultz Pollman, Weinbach, Suzuki and Samick. Some pianos are still in the box. Johannus Classical and Eminent theater organs. Con 3 manual and Gulbransen theater style organs. Piano and organ benches, metronomes, piano lamps, keyboard stands and cases. Leslie speakers, some still in the box! All will be sacrificed! Dealers and public welcome. All sales are final. Contact Alice for complete details: 503-777-2666; fax 503-777-1282; Monday-Thursday 10:00-6:00pm PST; Friday 9:00-5:00pm; Saturday closed; Sunday noon-5:00 pm.

RAW FOOD RECIPE BOOK, a lifetime's collection of easy to prepare raw food recipes! Spiral bound, 415 recipes. Rare book written by an Adventist: www.myrawfooddietrecipes.com; 503-890-3529.

ADULT FOSTER HOME Owners want to retire. 2,800-sq.-ft. home, 6 bedroom and 3 bathrooms on 4 irrigated acres. Currently provides a good income. Call 541-664-5109.

VICTORY IN JESUS BOOK and 5-CD series by Pastor Bill Liversidge. How's your faith? You can have victory by embracing Jesus' death and receiving His overcoming life, enabling you to become an instrument of righteousness to God. Available at your local ABC or online www.creativegrowthministries.org.

Miscellaneous

ADVENTIST BUYING U.S. COIN COLLECTIONS Silver Dollars, Gold, Proof Sets, Accumulations, Estates. Will travel. All transactions confidential. Immediate payment. Also selling. Call Scott at 208-859-7168 or 208-939-8654 and leave message.

WANTED VOLUNTEERS FOR PERU Spring break in the Amazon. Churches, Schools, Medical Groups, Anytime between March-July 2008. Peopleofperu.org/U4Peru@aol.com; phone 208-459-8252.

Real Estate

ADVENTIST REAL ESTATE BROKER 35+ years experience, residential and commercial. Serving King, Pierce Counties and greater Puget Sound. Mike Van Steenwyk, owner, 5 Star Real Estate Investments, LLC: 253-887-1355; mlvansteenwyk@comcast.net; www.5starinvestllc.com.

MARK V REALTY: Real estate with a personalized touch. Licensed in Washington and Oregon. Visit our Web site www.MarkVRealty.com to see how you can save. Broker/Owner Mark Tessier: 509-386-7890; 722 S College Ave, College Place, Wash.

SPOKANE AREA REAL ESTATE Contact Cloraine to purchase or sell homes or other types of property. Drawing on her 25+ years experience in many market conditions gives her clients excellent service. "I am your Adventist Realtor and I care about you!" Exit Real Estate North: 509-701-3173; e-mail cloraine1@msn.com.

GO SOUTH WITH RETIREES 1997 park model, added sun room, shed, in nice park. Must sell, due to ill health. $20,000. Call Wendy Maxted: 509-529-9539.

CHRISTIANHOMEFINDERS.COM (formerly Adventist-Realtor.com) is a nationwide real estate referral service, assisting church members and employees in the process of buying or selling homes. We have a network of nearly 300 Seventh-day Adventist realtors ready to serve you. Call Linda Dayen at 888-582-2888 or go to www.ChristianHomeFinders.com. More realtors are welcome!

SUTHERLIN, ORE. Karsten 2005 mobile home for sale, 3-bedroom/2-bathroom in lovely 55+ park. Nice friendly church with school nearby, also stores. Clubhouse on premises. $69,000. Call 541-580-8085.

HOUSE FOR SALE: In the secluded mountain paradise of Northeastern Washington. Very nice 2,700-sq.-ft. home on 20 acres with spectacular mountain view. 5-bedrooms, library/office, 3-bathrooms, large 2-car garage. Private well. Rivers, lakes, hiking, biking, rock-climbing and skiing area. $340,000. Call Ty Gibson: 509-951-7036; or e-mail ty@lbm.org.

HOME ON 5 QUIET ACRES 1/2 acre fenced with orchard. 20 miles from Spokane, Wash. 1,750-sq.-ft. home with fully finished 1,250-sq.-ft. garage/shop beneath. Call 509-434-8380/8381.

Services

LOOKING FOR A PEACEFUL RETIREMENT VILLAGE? Why wait for heaven. We offer homes, duplexes and apartments in a peaceful, safe Adventist environment in the country. You will be able to develop lasting friendships. Call Bill Norman in Harrah, Okla., at 405-454-6538.

ARE YOU MOVING SOON? Before you rent a U-Haul and do it yourself, check our price and save yourself the hassle. Plan ahead now and reserve a time slot. Fast, direct, and economical. Contact Gary Erhard, Erhard Furniture, 6681 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI, 49103; call 269-471-7366, evenings 8-11 pm E.T.

ADVENTIST CONTACT Successful computer dating exclusively for Seventh-day Adventists since 1974. Please write: PO Box 5419, Takoma Park, MD 20913-0419; or call 301-589-4440; www.adventistcontact.com.

CHRISTIANSINGLESDATING.COM FREE 14-day trial or AdventistSingles.org! Join thousands of Adventists. Free chat, search, profiles, match notifications! Witnessing through articles, friendships, forums since 1993. Adventist owners. Thousands of successes! Top ranked.

MOVING? Relax! Your move with Apex Moving & Storage will be great! As the single point of accountability, we offer peace of mind for the relocating family or individual. Give us a call and take advantage of a volume-rated discount for Adventists. Call Marcy Dante' at 800-766-1902 or visit us at www.apexmoving.com/adventist/.

EXPERIENCED ADVENTIST ATTORNEY serves greater Seattle area. Practice includes: auto accident/other injury claims; wills, trusts, probate/other estate-planning; real estate; contracts/other business matters and more. John Darrow: 310 Third Ave NE, Suite 116, Issaquah, WA 98027; 425-369-2064; www.darrowlawfirm.com.

HAVING PC PROBLEMS? Viruses, spyware, upgrades, installs, or training? Digital photo or Web site help? ON-SITE service for greater Walla Walla Valley. Call Randy Yaw, Pi PC at 509-301-2894.

INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES OR FAMILIES IN CRISIS Are struggles tearing you apart? WE CAN HELP. Bible based counseling. Help from others who have been there. Tailored to fit your needs. Call Jamie Gavin, PhD, MPH: 509-522-1438; 866-522-1438.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS Clawson Heating and Air Conditioning features quality service and installation. We are an Adventist company meeting all of your heating and cooling needs, including maintenance programs for your homes. 503-618-9646. License #: Oregon, 173219; Washington, CLAWSHA931BW.

FAMILY INSTITUTE, P.C.: in Tigard and Forest Grove, Oregon. Bob Davidson, M.Div., M.Ed., LMFT; Wendy Galambos, M.A., LPC; Ed Eaton, M.S., LPC. Check our Web site for resumes and resources, workshops, intake forms and fees: www.familyinstitute.net; 503-357-9548.

MVA CONSTRUCTION, INC. Specializes in flatwork, driveways, paving stones, stamped concrete, foundations, garages, decks, patios, walls, stucco, masonry, landscaping, sprinkler systems to new lawns, waterfalls. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Call 503-757-6719 for free estimate.

PLANNING AN EVANGELISTIC SERIES OR HEALTH SEMINAR? Have questions? Need affordable, professionally prepared handbills, brochures, signs, banners, and mailing services? Call Daphne or Cynthia, free at 800-274-0016 or visit www.handbills.org. You deserve the best with confidence and peace of mind. Your friends at Hamblin's HOPE deliver-on time!

SINGLE AND OVER 40? The only inter-racial group exclusively for Adventist singles over 40. Stay home and meet new friends in USA with monthly newsletters and album. For information, send large self-addressed stamped envelope to: ASO-40, 2747 Nonpareil, Sutherlin, OR 97479.

CUSTOM MADE WEDDING INVITATIONS and programs, baby shower invitations and announcements and party invitations designed especially for you. For a free consultation, e-mail desdesigns@excite.com.

Vacations

MAUI CONDO—2-bedroom/2-bathroom on beautiful Wailea Beach. Good swimming/snorkeling, shorefront pool, attractively furnished, kitchen, near golf. Visit our Web site at www.hhk207.com or call for brochure: 503-848-3685 or 503-762-0132.

FIND YOUR WINTER WONDERLAND IN SUNRIVER—Oregon! Make our Quelah condo the starting point for great relaxation or your favorite winter activity. Visit www.sunriverunlimited.com for more information or call 503-253-3936.

ARIZONA TOWN HOME—Located near Tucson in Green Valley. Sun, bird watching, retirement community. Great view of Santa Rita Mountains. Beautiful new furniture. Monthly or weekly. Days, 808-881-4406; evenings/weekends, 808-885-5289; e-mail alohafields@hawaiiantel.net.

MAUI—Fully equipped condo, unobstructed ocean and sunset view, sleeps seven. Tennis, pool, across street from surf and beautiful sandy beaches. April thru December 14, seventh day FREE! 360-652-6455 or 425-258-4433.

SUNRIVER RENTALS—Two nicely decorated homes. 3-bedroom, between lodge and mall, sleeps eight; 4-bedroom, sleeps 10. Both fully equipped. Hot tubs. Days, Mon.-Fri., 808-881-4406; evenings/weekends, 808-885-5289; alohafields@hawaiiantel.net.

LINCOLN CITY, ORE.—Luxury beach home rentals located in desirable Roads End Neighborhood. Specializing in new homes only! Spectacular Ocean views, easy beach access, top quality amenities, beautifully furnished, close to restaurants and shops. www.seahavenrentals.com; 541-996-8800.

SUNRIVER—4-bedroom executive home, on North Woodlands golf course. Two master king suites, two queens, two sleepers, one twin, hot tub, three TVs, and VCRs, D/W, M/W, W/D, loft, Jacuzzi bath, gas log, BBQ, bikes, all "lodge amenities," sleeps 10, no smoking, no pets, includes housekeeping. Contact Wayne Schultz: days 541-475-7188; evenings 541-475-6463.

COLLEGE PLACE LODGING—Completely furnished new units available daily, weekly or monthly. Full kitchens. Sleeps four. Call 509-301-1498 to reserve. View at www.cottagegardens.info.

PALM DESERT, CALIF.—Casa Larrea Inn: small, quiet and quaint in a relaxing atmosphere. One block from the famous El Paseo Blvd.; 800-829-1556; casalarreainn@aol.com.

ADORABLE SUNRIVER RENTAL—Sleeps eight, TV/DVD, high-speed internet, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, wood stove, barbeque, hot tub, seven bicycles, no pets, reasonably priced. Visit www.funinsunriver.com or call 360-577-0711.

GOLD BEACH OCEAN FRONT RENTAL—Luxury beach home and townhouse located at prestigious Sabastian Shores: 3-bedroom unit (#16) fully equipped with Jacuzzi, can sleep up to 6; 2-bedroom unit (#8) fully equipped with loft and jacuzzi, sleeps up to 6. Contact Missy Hartman: 888-807-6483; 541-247-6700.

VACATION ON KAUAI—"The Garden Island" Kahili Adventist School operates a scenic mountain park with various types and sizes of cabins, sleeping 2-6 persons. All have full kitchens. See pictures and rates at www.kahilipark.org. Reservations: vacation@kahilimtnparks.com; 808-742-9921.

BEACH FRONT VACATION RENTAL—near Sequim, Washington on the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Beach just out your front door. Fully-equipped, luxurious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sleeps up to six people. Call Maxine at 509-747-7622. Two-night minimum.

ISRAEL TOUR 2008—Join Pastor and Mrs. Daniel Knapp Feb. 11-20, 2008, Bible Lands tour of Israel! 10-days for $1,998.00 round trip from JFK airport New York City, 5-day optional Egypt extension tour is an additional $798.00. Five star hotels. Luxury air-conditioned tour buses. Call 509-442-4444 for a brochure. Mail inquiries to: Pastor Daniel D. Knapp Sr., 161 Dury Ln, Cusick, WA 99119.

CRUISE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS—4/27-5/4, 2008 with Christian group. Discover beautiful Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai. Enquire about Alaska Cruise/Tour 2008. Foll Travel: 1739 Orangewood Place, Avon Park, FL 33825; 863-453-7196.

BOZEMAN, MONT.—Silver Fox Hideaway, studio lodging, 1-week minimum, $350/week. Sleeps two, non-smoking, country setting, 30 minutes from Bridger Bowl, 80-90 minutes from Big Sky, easy airport access. Call 406-595-2340.

CABO SAN LUCAS VACATION RENTAL—Newly built and furnished coastal villa overlooking Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. 3-bedroom, 2 ½-bathroom with marble floors and ocean view. Two king-size beds and two twin-beds. Full kitchen (with dishwasher) living and dining room. Enjoy A/C or open large sliding doors with large veranda. 24-hour gate security with community pool and BBQ area. Located 5 minutes from downtown and 4 blocks from Costco. Secluded for great relaxation, yet close to all activities. For special rates and reservations, call Brent Hardy: 805-207-7084.

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