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Adult Care
BE INDEPENDENT, SAFE, SECURE! Florida Living Retirement Community. Apartments/rooms for lease, 13.5 acres near Orlando, Fla. Hospitals, medical clinics nearby, vegetarian cuisine, church on premises, transportation and housekeeping available, walking path, pool, activities, 3ABN, Hope TV. When it comes to you, everything matters to us! 407-862-2646, 800-729-8017; JackieFLRC@aol.com.
KELSO, WASH. Nice, riverfront country home and salary for live-in companion/housekeeper for elderly healthy widow. Great family support in neighborhood: 360-577-0602; 360-636-1139.
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.
Employment
NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART HOSPITAL in sunny Palmer, Alaska is seeking physicians to meet the needs of a fast-growing community. Mat-Su Regional Medical Center provides general medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients, and participates in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The medical staff currently includes cardiologists, oncologists, neurologists and a plastic surgeon. High-tech diagnostic services are also available, including MRI, 64 slice CT scan and Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). Large Adventist community including school for grades K-8. Openings for numerous specialties. Relocation assistance offered. Contact Norman Stephens, Chief Executive Officer: 907-861-6556.
ARE YOU AN EVANGELISTIC-MINDED ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN with two years electronic education and preferably some experience in this field? Better Life Television needs you. Come to beautiful southern Oregon and use your talents working for the Lord. Send resume to: KBLN, PO Box 766, Grants Pass, OR 97528; or call 877-741-2588.
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.
DENTAL PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY in rural southern Washington, the beautiful Columbia Gorge. Seeking younger dentist to share our busy practice with. K-10 Adventist school and churches nearby. Outdoor recreation paradise; great “small town” community to live and work in. For more information, contact Eric at Paragon Transitions: 866-576-9809.
WHITE MEMORIAL MISSIONARY COLLEGE Distance education, not-for-profit, liberal arts college. Seeking respiratory care program director as well as chief financial officer. All faculty work from home. Visit www.wmmc.info for more details.
REMNANT PUBLICATIONS HIRING current full-time positions open: experienced pressman sales positions script writer for Xtreme Conversion television show. Call 800-423-1319 for more information. Submit resumes to jobs@remnantpublications.com.
ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER is looking for an Executive Assistant to support two busy executives. Healthcare experience preferred but not required. If you are highly motivated and organized with good communication skills please apply. Visit www.AdventistHealthNW.com or call Katie at 503-261-6934 for more details.
ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER is looking for a full-time Microbiology Supervisor. Must be ASCP registered or equivalent. Microbiology and supervisory experience required. Visit www.AdventistHealthNW.com or call Katie at 503-261-6934 for details.
RN’S PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, Occupational Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, and Managers are invited to join the caring team at Howard Memorial Hospital, Willits, Calif. The hospital is part of Adventist Health and has high patient and staff satisfaction, with low turnover of health care professionals. Willits is located 36 miles east of the Mendocino coast and is known as the gateway to the Redwoods. Call Julie Harris: 707-456-3015; Web site www.HowardHospital.com.
CLAIMS AND LEGAL DIRECTOR, Adventist Risk Management, Inc., Silver Spring, MD. Manage department that adjudicates all church property and casualty claims. Bachelor’s degree in business related field, JD, CPCU, desirable. Minimum 5-years successful pertinent experience and supervisory/management skills required. Interested/qualified Adventist church members contact: Dorothy Redmon, HR director at: dredmon@adventistrisk.org.
PINE SPRINGS RANCH is seeking a cook/sous chef to join our food service department, assisting the food service director in the preparation and service of meals. Prior experience in commercial food preparation is desired. Persons applying for this position must have a passion for ministry and enjoy working with people. The position is full-time, hourly, with benefits and will require frequent weekend work. For additional information, contact Brian Schwab: 951-659-4131; bschwab@pinespringsranch.org.
SEEKING MISSION-MINDED PROGRAMMER to fill full-time position at our cutting-edge, fast-growing software company. Our preferred candidate knows Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, MySQL, HTML, CSS; can design user-friendly graphical interfaces; is a highly motivated self-starter; and can prioritize and execute tasks under pressure. Work experience and related college degree preferred but not required. View full information at http://netadventist.org--Employment. Send resumes to employment@netadventist.org.
LOOKING FOR A COMMITTED graphic web designer to fill full-time position at our cutting-edge, fast-growing software company. Design for our user interface, website themes, etc. You know Web design, user interfaces, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, HTML, CSS, and work well under pressure. User interface experience highly important. Related college degree preferred but not required. View full info at http://netadventist.org--Employment. Send resumes to employment@netadventist.org.
Event
PORTLAND ADVENTIST ACADEMY is anxious to let all Alumni, students who attended, and former staff know that the 2007 Alumni weekend is Feb. 23-24. Every class with a 2 or 7 in their graduating year will be honored. Watch for more information in the PAA Alumnotes or mailed invitations.
2007 GREAT CONTROVERSY TOUR, June 14–28, with Dr. Gerard Damsteegt of Andrews University. See prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come alive! Visit Rome, Italy, and Reformation sites in the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, Germany, France. A most exciting experience! Call or fax 269-471-5172; e-mail gctours@mac.com.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR HOME SCHOOLERS: You are personally invited to preview Union College in Lincoln, Neb., during Home School Sneak Peek, April 26-29. It’s FREE (call for details). Experience Union’s unique spirit. Reserve your place today. Call 800-228-4600 or e-mail gofar@ucollege.edu or visit www.ucollege.edu/sneakpeek.
COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE ALUMNI WEEKEND April 13-15, 2007. D.C. and campus tours, concerts, banquets, great memories. Honoring classes of 1997, 1987, 1982, 1977, 1967, 1957, 1947, 1937. Reserve your place: alumni@cuc.edu or 301-891-4133.
2007 WORKSHOP ON NATURAL REMEDIES AND HYDROTHERAPY. Andrews University Seminary offers this popular workshop from August 5 to 10. For information and pre-registration, call Fran McMullen at 269-471-3541 or e-mail fran@andrews.edu. Check our workshop Web site: www.andrews.edu/go/nrhw/.
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.
* TRUE SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC that’ll inspire you, performed by four Filipinos. Mindanao Melody Boys (MMB), an Adventist Quartet doing church concerts in Philippines for two years. First ever “Southern” Gospel Quartet that’s native to the Philippine Islands. MMB heard on some Christian stations including KKGM 1630 in Dalles. Their latest CD project (sung in English) “Jesus Died For Me,” $12.00 including S&H. Whelma Villaester, PR Director of MMB: 1918 E Grauwyler, Irving, TX 75061; usaphilfellow@yahoo.com; 972-870-5019 ext. 216 evenings/weekends.
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.
FREE MISSION AVIATION STORIES! Send your name, e-mail address and street address to: info@flyawa.org or mail your request to: Adventist World Aviation, Box 251, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Or, sign up for our free newsletter at www.flyawa.org.
CHRISTIAN TALK WEBSITE www.homehomehome.com. Please visit. Talk to families, friends and visitors. Jesus will come soon! We will go our heavenly home soon!
WANTED: SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER VOLUNTEERS TO THE AMAZON JUNGLES OF PERU. Help build a foster crisis center and run free medical clinics. Student, church, medical groups needed. Spanish not required. See our Web site for trip dates. Contact Paul Opp: u4peru@aol.com; www.peopleofperu.com.
WANTED: Computer projector for health seminars and evangelism with Miskito Indians of Nicaragua. This will be carried around to churches and schools in the Northeast corner of Nicaragua: Hanley@softhome.net; 406-381-1742/evenings.
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.
WALLA WALLA VALLEY/MILTON-FREEWATER REALTOR is experienced and dedicated in helping you locate a new home or sell an existing home. Call Marla Rasmussen at Windermere Real Estate: 509-386-6502; e-mail marlar@windemere.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.
PUGET SOUND AREA REALTOR, specializing in Pierce and King Counties for all your residential needs. Contact Kimberly Griffin of Century 21 at: 253-229-8238; e-mail kimberly.griffin@century21.com.
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.
PORTLAND, ORE. AREA Real Estate Broker and native Portland resident will list your home or help you find your next home or Investment Property. Call Tom Terry at Prudential NW Properties: 503-906-1363; e-mail tterry@pru-nw.com; www.TomRTerry.com.
ADVENTIST-REALTOR.COM is a nationwide real estate referral service. We assist church members and employees in the process of buying or selling homes. With a network of 150 Seventh-day Adventist realtors we are ready to serve you. Contact Linda Dayen, at 888-582-2888 or www.Adventist-Realtor.com. Realtors register online.
ADVENTIST REALTOR IN SW WASHINGTON: Dedicated professional ready to serve your real estate needs in Clark/Cowlitz/Skamania Counties and Portland Metro. Call David Gasser of Prudential Northwest Properties: 360-600-9994; or www.davidgasser.com.
Services
BRAS FOR EVERY WOMAN’S NEED Northwest’s largest selection. Private personal fittings, mail orders welcome. A-Bra Boutique: 2548 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97236; 503-760-3589.
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 U.S. 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; call 269-471-7366, evenings 8-11 p.m. 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.
SINGLE AND OVER 40? The only inter-racial group exclusively for singles over 40. Stay home and meet new friends in USA with monthly newsletters and album. For information, send self-addressed stamped envelope to: ASO-40 and Ebony Choice Adventist Singles, 2747 Nonpareil, Sutherlin, OR 97479.
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/.
INSURANCE • AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS Dennis Einerson, Farmers Insurance Group agent, serving Vancouver and Clark County, Wash. Call 360-896-8449; deinerson@farmersagent.com.
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.
PREPAID PHONE CARDS: New/Updated; No connection fee for USA and International countries. Ranges: 1 cent per minute to 2.8 cents. ASI benefit and Christian education. Call L J Plus: 770-441-6022 or 888-441-7688.
DENTAL PLAN: Save up to 80%. $11.95/monthly individual; $19.95/monthly household. Medical plan: $49.95/monthly individual; $59.95/monthly household. Contact Bernie Kammer: 360-253-6758; e-mail berniekammer@aol.com; www.deliveringonthepromise.com/BKammer.
PLANNING AN EVANGELISTIC SERIES or Health Seminar or conducting a SHARE HIM/Global Evangelism series? If you need affordable, professionally-prepared handbills, brochures, supplies, signs, banners and mailing services, call Daphne or Ray: toll-free 800-274-0016; visit www.handbills.org. We offer first rate, on-time service for all your evangelism supply needs.
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, 110307; Washington, CLAWSHA044CE.
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.
IF YOU ARE AN ADVENTIST LEGAL PROFESSIONAL – lawyer, judge or law student, check out register at the Web site provided for you by the GC Office of General Counsel: www.adventistlawyer.com. Looking for an Adventist Lawyer? This site may be helpful for you.
Been burned? Lost money in bad investments, loans, you name it! We recover money. Don’t put good money after bad. No cost without results! Contact Jack Baughter: 509-966-0359; fax 509-966-0482; jbat22863@aol.com.
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.
ADVENTIST HOME REMODELING CONTRACTOR in the Portland area, available for your bathroom and kitchen remodels needs. Diverse skills include repairs, painting, light plumbing and electrical. Licensed and bonded for the last 15 years in Portland. Call Ted Diversified Construction and Remodeling, CCB #79006: 971-533-6777.
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.
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.
SUNRIVER—Take a spring break in beautiful Sunriver, Ore. Sunny days and abundant wildlife make our Quelah condo the place to lose those winter blues. Visit www.sunriverunlimited.com or call 503-253-3936.
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.
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.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—Rooms to rent, brand-new. Queen size beds, private entrance, one handicap room. Kitchen/laundry facilities. Internet access. Rates: Sept.-May, $69; June-Aug. $89, per night. All proceeds go to church building fund. 907-230-5751; 907-301-0703.
LINCOLN CITY—Adorable 2-story English cottage and carriage house. Rent together or separate. Sleeps 10. Siletz Bay view from master-bedroom. Around the corner from best beach on central coast. Discount to Gleaner readers. Adventist owned. Upgrades throughout. 866-800-0338. www.skyshine.biz.
MT. HOOD—3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Sleeps 10 (3 doubles, 4 twin). Near ski areas, Columbia River, orchards and Hood River. Fully equipped. 360-376-6890; 541-490-5332; 4dmilam@orcasonline.com.
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