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Adult Care
News Release! Pastor Leonard Klein and his wife Aldine dedicated Alder Siesta, an elegantly decorated home for seniors, to the Lord in 1996. Now a newly opened addition is also providing a haven for the elderly by combining the eight natural laws of health with a loving Christian atmosphere, a home like setting, vegetarian meals, daily prayer & song service, Sabbath observance, 3ABN programming, sun-room and exercise room, and internet services. Alder Siesta is located next to the hospital, clinic, dentist and pharmacy. Would you prayerfully consider Alder Siesta as a haven for you or your loved one? 360-794-0322; aldersiesta@mindspring.com; www.aldersiesta.com.
WOODLAND ESTATES RETIREMENT CENTER. The place to be actively retired. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, in a rural country setting between Seattle and Portland. Daily lacto ovo and vegan meals. Transportation provided to Chehalis Adventist Church. Located near multi-specialty Adventist medical facility. Now available, new large 2-bedroom, 1 ½ bath duplexes, also renting studio, alcove, 1-bedroom apartments, 3 ABN included, furnished apartments are available during the summer. Contact Jeanne Russell 360-748-0095 or write for information: 2100 SW Woodland Circle, Chehalis, WA 98532-8748; WERC@woodlandestatesonline.com.
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. WESTERN AUTO WHOLESALE & LEASING. Portland, Ore., 503-760-8122; Vancouver, Wash., 360-263-6521; National, 800-284-6612; fax: 800-300-0484; email: wawl@aol.com.
RVs!! Adventist owned and operated RV dealership has been saving Adventist’s 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; email: LeesRVs@aol.com.
Classes
CONSIDERING HOMESCHOOLING? Home Study International is the only Christian, accredited course provider for preschool through college. All courses can be taken individually or as a total curriculum. Earn a high school diploma or finish a college degree. Home Study International, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6600; 800-782-4769: www.hsi.edu.
Employment
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses at Kettering Medical Center Network. Please fax your resume to the attention of: Gloria Hopkins, 937-297-8004 or email to: gloria.hopkins@kmcnetwork.org.
ADVENTIST JOBNET is a place to find jobs—or employees! Post a job opening. Or find a job—and get up to a $500 hiring bonus. www.AdventistJobNet.com.
MISSIONARIES NEEDED IN KOREA: Adventist native English speaking volunteers from 20 years of age and above. Volunteers must be baptized, with a Bachelor's degree. Volunteers are required to teach conversational English and Bible. An English major is not a requirement. Teaching experience is not necessary - we will train you. Volunteer missionaries must be approved by their Home Division as well as the General Conference for service. Benefits include: a round trip ticket for those that serve a full year, housing, utilities, insurance, and a stipend. For more information contact: SDA Language Institute Human Resource Recruiter by telephone (collect) 011-822-2215-7496, or fax at 011-822-2211-3793.
Southern Adventist University is seeking a full-time education/psychology professor beginning January 2005. Doctoral degree and school counseling licensure required. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses along with additional faculty responsibilities. Please submit transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), curriculum vitae, and two letters of reference to Alberto dos Santos, SEP Dean, PO Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315; fax: 423-238-2468; adossant@southern.edu.
Columbia Union College seeks a music education specialist to teach both elementary and secondary music methods and to help mentor and supervise student teachers. Doctorate preferred, public or private teaching experience required, college teaching experience desired. Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, and three current letters of recommendation to James Bingham, Columbia Union College, 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912.
Teacher’s aide, part-time, female. Elementary level for home school children. Flexible hours, certification not required. All ages encouraged to apply. Boise, ID, 208-888-4654; rj@dynamiteduo.com.
Spanish speaking female, family wants to learn Spanish, we will teach English if desired. Live-in or near, some child care, light housekeeping, flexible hours. 208-888-4654; rj@dynamiteduo.com.
Columbia Union College seeks a director of public relations. Bachelors required, Masters degree in related field preferred or four to ten years higher related experiences and/or training. Submit CV and letter to Human Resources, Columbia Union College, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912; email: hr@cuc.edu.; fax: 301-891-4020.
Columbia Union College seeks a director for the MBA program. PhD in a business field required and management experience preferred. Submit CV and letter to Human Resources, Columbia Union College, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912; email: hr@cuc.edu; fax: 301-891-4020.
Event
Pine Forge Academy's Alumni Weekend, September 3-5, 2004. The weekend features an alumni career fair, Friday vespers with Phyllis Pelote Edmonds ('64), Sabbath services with Charles Cheatham ('54). Awards program honoring former NPFAAA presidents and Peter McGalleria. Spotlight classes- '54, '64, '74, '79, '84, '94, '99, '04. Visit: www.pfaalumni.org.
For Sale
Worthington, Loma Linda and other health foods. Low prices. Buy the case or can/package. Auburn Enterprises, Bill and Judy Hoard, 4192 Auburn Rd., N.E.; P.O. Box 13757, Salem, OR 97309-1757; 503-585-9311; fax 503-585-1805; auburnent@hotmail.com.
SIGNS. Church, school, business. Internally illuminated, carved cedar and foam. We can furnish formed plastic letters guaranteed a lifetime. Most banners shipped 2nd day. Phone Clyde at: 503-232-6430; able@ablesign.com.
NEW COMMUNITY OUTREACH Programs for Diabetes & Depression. The Wellspring Diabetes Program™ and the Nedley Depression Recovery Program™ are DVD-based, easy and affordable to present. These revolutionary programs are based on the latest lifestyle medicine research and are brought to you by Lifestyle Center of America®. As a program coordinator you'll receive program DVDs, marketing kit, DVD Player, coordinator manual, and much more. For information: www.wellspringsource.org; 800-596-5480, ext 3660.
STELLAR SIGNS: Need banners for Pathfinders, seminars, outreach programs or events? Need vehicle lettering, vinyl graphics, signs and more? Adventist owned sign shop to serve you. Discounts for churches and members, 360-832-6665 or stellarsigns@Juno.com.
TEMPUR-PEDIC® has used technology originally developed for NASA to create a mattress that automatically reacts to your body’s weight, shape and temperature to provide comfort and support. Billions of viscoelastic memory cells conform exactly to your body, alleviating counter-pressure. Call: 208-939-8590 or email: heavenlybedrooms@iglide.net.
GOOD NEWS! Euro-Spa now represents the finest in energy efficient U.S. made hot tubs in the NW. $100 from each hot tub purchased goes to Rogers School, College Place, WA. Among the many health benefits to choose from is massage therapy and acupuncture. 1 West Alder St, WW, WA; 509-525-2375.
Miscellaneous
SISTER WHITE SAYS GO TO THE COUNTRY when you see the final days coming. Members of the 106 year old Fruitland Church invite you to our rural community. Temperate climate, 2 miles from Lake Roosevelt, 71 miles to Spokane. Please call: 509-722-3699.
SOW 1 BILLION: PROJECT: Steps to Christ can help you or your church place a Sow 1 Billion Bible study invitation in every home in your community, combined with our “Steps to Christ” bulk-mailing program. Call 800-728-6872 for more information or visit us on the web at: www.projectstc.org/Sow1Billion.htm.
CUSTOM FREEHAND QUILTING: Get them out from under the bed. Your quilt tops professionally stitched with a longarm machine. Email for pricing and view gallery meowmeow@velocitus.net call Judith Sather 208-855-9199.
THE WOMEN’S RESIDENCE HALL at Walla Walla College has guest rooms available this summer from June 22-August 29. The rates are $35.00 per night/per room (linens and towels are included). We also do family reunions. For more information call 509-527-2531.
Good used Bibles wanted: Pathfinders are collecting Bibles to take to the Faith on Fire International Camporee. Their goal is to collect 100,000 Bibles for distribution in India, Philippines, Kenya and Ghana. Give your Bibles to your local Pathfinders or contact the Center for Youth Evangelism at 800-968-8428.
Adventist Horseman's Association needs to acquire a new or used large camp meeting tent for use at our Annual Cowboy Camp-meeting. The tent needs to be at least 40 feet wide and 60 feet long. If you or someone you know has one to donate or sell, or the Lord impresses you to help financially with this project please contact: Larry Jenks at 509-448-3796 or Linda Jacobson at 541-938-5749.
Real Estate
ADVENTIST REAL ESTATE BROKER. 30+years experience in Residential and Commercial Properties. Serving King, Pierce Counties and the Greater Puget Sound Area. Mike Van Steenwyk, Prudential NW RE, phone: 253-887-1355; email: mlvansteenwyk@comcast.net.
MOVING TO COLLEGE PLACE OR WALLA WALLA? I am here to help you locate the home of your choice in our beautiful valley as well as help you sell your present home. 25 years experience serving client needs. Everett Tetz, Coldwell Banker First Realtors. Email: etetz@callfirstrealtors.com; phone: 800-231-4935 or 509-386-2749.
YOUR WALLA WALLA VALLEY REAL ESTATE TEAM! Betty & Doug Simcock, Windermere Real Estate, 800-301-1236. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, we are the team with the experience and commitment to meet your needs. Check out our full-featured website: www.simcock.mywindermere.com.
IDAHO ADVENTIST REALTOR BOISE-NAMPA-CALDWELL. Great service, please call me for all your real estate needs. Herb Prandl, Coldwell Banker. 208-989-5730; email: hprandl@cbaspen.com.
YOUR SOUTHERN OREGON REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS Chuck and Sharon Rearrick are brokers with over 39 years experience, affiliated with John L. Scott Real Estate Southern Oregon, serving Ashland, Jacksonville, Medford and surrounding areas, 800-888-5706 or email: chuckr@johnlscott.com.
Milton-Freewater/Walla Walla Valley Realtor. Experience and dedication in helping you locate a new home or sell an existing home. Please call Marla Rasmussen at Petersen Properties, 509-386-6502; email: marla@petersenproperties.com.
HOME MORTGAGE LOANS: Refinance, new home loans, debt consolidation. Fast service. Cover Pacific Northwest. For more information call Jack Beddoe at Primary Residential Mortgage. 888-854-7640 or 541-910-5928; evenings/Sundays.
LOVELY FAMILY HOME! 3++ bedrooms, 2.5 baths, finished basement, 3300 square ft., rural setting surrounded by beautiful rolling hills. One block from small Adventist church. Looking for evangelistic minded family. SE Washington. 509-657-3745; pictures, donboone47@hotmail.com, $125,000.
COUNTRY LIVING: 3 and 1/2 acres fully developed. One story home, 2,000 S.F., country kitchen, 3 bedrooms, den, two full baths, L.R., D.R. and laundry room. Located on Sheep Creek in Imnaha Canyon in North Eastern Oregon. Close to Joseph, Oregon and Wallowa Lake in the Wallowa Mountains. Excellent hunting, hiking and fishing area. $260,000. Call: 360-944-8934 or 541-577-3163.
Idaho, Montana, Washington country acreage for sale by owner. Magnificent Rocky Mountain land. Forests and water. Owner financed with low down payment. Call Ben Copley 208-929-2142; email: rockymtlandben@hotmail.com.
OREGON COAST RURAL ESTATE has panoramic ocean/estuary view! Situated on 4.5 wooded acres near Pacific City, this 2,400 sq. ft., 3/bedroom, 3/bath home has large master bedroom with Jacuzzi. New pole barn ideal for RV storage. Located half mile from Adventist church. $297,400. Two 2-acre adjacent lots also available. Contact Ron Smith at Oregon Conference trust services: (503) 652-2225; ron.smith@oc.npuc.org.
FOR RENT. 3 bedroom/2bath well-kept manufactured home (with garage and yard) in small rural community, local Adventist congregation. Prefer retired couple, will consider others. Please call Ruth at: 503-787-3833.
PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA REAL ESTATE NEEDS? Hi, I’m Mark Bixel and I’m dedicated to satisfying your home buying and selling needs. I’m affiliated through Coldwell Banker BSSP 503-699-3817; mobile: 503-701-9959; email: markbixel@cbseal.com; web: www.cbseal.com/markbixel.
Spokane and surrounding area realtor. To purchase or sell a home contact Cloraine Lock, Keller Williams Realty, 509-701-3173. With 25+ years experience and happy clients, I am sure you will enjoy working with me. I work very hard to meet your needs and specialize in senior changes and first time home buyers.
For Sale: 1,360 sq. ft. solar powered, newly refurbished home on 20 acres of beautifully timbered land, facing magnificent mountain scenery, situated north of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. $65,000. Call: 208-267-9508.
Services
EXPERIENCED ADVENTIST ATTORNEY serving Greater Seattle area. Practice includes: Auto accident/other personal injury claims; wills, trusts, probate/other estate planning matters; Real estate: Contracts, incorporations/other business matters; more. John Darrow, 310 3rd Avenue NE, Suite 116, Issaquah, WA 98027; 425-369-2064.
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, Oklahoma 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; 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: P.O. Box 5419, Takoma Park, MD 20913-0419 or call: 301-589-4440.
Medical discount plans as low as $69.95/month. Supplemental discount plans as low as $11.95/month. For more information, contact Steve Copeland at 866-492-4772 or visit www.BenefitsAndBeyond.com.
EXPERIENCED, LICENSED ADVENTIST COUNSELOR—Portland Metro Area. Skilled marriage, family, individual therapist. Darlene Smith, MC, LMHC, 4610 NE 77th Ave, Suite 104, Vancouver, WA 98662; 360-608-6718.
SINGLE AND OVER 50? The only inter-racial group exclusively for singles over 50. Stay home and meet new friends in USA with monthly newsletters and album. For information send self-addressed stamped envelope to: ASO-50 and Ebony Choice Adventist Singles, 2747 Nonpareil, Sutherlin, OR 97479.
ALL YOUR PROTECTION UNDER ONE ROOF. We provide prompt, friendly Adventist service at competitive prices for all your insurance and financial needs. Call David Eder with American Family Insurance in Salem area at: 503-588-2244.
MOVING?? Special Adventist rates and guarantees!! Air Van northAmerican is a nationwide mover. Whether you’re moving a few items or a truck load, don’t move before calling Air Van. It will ensure peace of mind and a cost effective move. Please call 1-800-525-1177 to speak with a representative.
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 churches, schools, and homes. 503-618-9646. License # OR, 110307; WA, CLAWSHA044CE.
SINGLES Service: Introducing Adventists discreetly and confidentially since 1987. Magazine with personal ads. For information, mail long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: DISCOVER, 15550 Burnt Store Road #153, Punta Gorda, FL 33955.
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS available for undergraduate/graduate students at accredited colleges in USA. Non-citizens welcome. Send $5 money order payable to: scholarship service, 29435 Dorsey St., Sun City, CA, 92586; www.sdamall.com/fundcollege; email: willett@mchsi.com.
Adventist Satellite Television Only $185. No Monthly Charge! Shipped Next Day! One dish receives all these digital channels: Loma Linda Broadcasting, 3ABN English and Latino, ATN HOPE and Church Business Channels, LifeTalk Radio, 3ABN Radio, RADIO 74. Equipment & Installation only $369. Also reprogramming 3ABN receivers for these channels and service calls. 866-255-2651; www.AdventistSat.com.
EXTERIOR REMODELING-SIDING SPECIALIST. Cavanaugh’s Construction, Inc., professional results from “a company built on respect.” Full services for new construction and remodels, commercial and residential. Best service, low prices, no salespeople, lifetime labor warranty. 360-263-5003, free estimates. License # OR, 154772; WA, CAVANC*006K6.
ATTENTION CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS! Commercial cleaning equipment is now available for rent, purchase or lease. Cleaning supplies also available. Delivery and pick-up in East Multnomah and Clackamas County. Call Cleaning Systems Supply: 503-572-3997.
BOOKS—Buy, sell or publish. We print, buy and sell Adventist books. Find out-of-print titles fast. Get your book printed quickly. We do it ALL. Call 800-732-2664 for information or visit our internet site at www.lnfbooks.com.
ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN WHO'S BEING PRICED OUT OF HEALTH INSURANCE? Cut your healthcare expenses in half. Join 50,000+ Christians who share one another's medical bills. Choose any doctor, any hospital, anywhere in the world. Check out this non-profit program. For a free Guidelines booklet call: 888-346-7895 or visit www.healthcaregodsway.com.
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY at its finest. Weddings, families or special events. Portrait park is located behind our studio for your convenience. Kight Photography, 1410 E. Powell Blvd., Gresham, Ore.; 503-667-0937.
FAMILY INSTITUTE, P.C.: A Christian counseling team in Tigard and Forest Grove, Ore. Bob Davidson, M.Div., M.Ed., LMFT; Wendy Galambos, M.A., LPC; Heidi Hart and Peggy Casebeer, PMHNP, Nurse Practitioner; Ed Eaton, M.S. and John Crippen, M.Div., MA; Alfredo Soto, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Specialties include: abuse, trauma recover, incest survivors, anger management, medication management, addiction recovery, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, body image, eating disorders, parenting issues, divorce recovery, grief work, pre-marital, sexual addiction, marriage and family therapy, child and adult psychiatry, developmental delay disorders (including autism, PDD’s and Asperger’s, ADHD). Affordable counseling from $40. Check our website for resumes and resources, calendar, workshops, intake forms and fees: www.familyinstitute.net; 503-357-9548.
ChristianSinglesDating.com or AdventistSingles.org FREE 14-day Trial! Join thousands of Adventists. FREE Chat, Search, Profiles, Match Notifications! Witnessing through Articles, Friendships, Forums. Since 1993. Adventist owners. Thousands of Successes! Top ranked.
Certified Public Accountant. Adventist CPA serving small businesses and individuals. Accounting services, Federal & States taxes, planning and more. Keith Kim, 12835 Bel-Red Rd. Suite 217, Bellevue, WA 98005; 425-455-2044; email: kkim@khkcpa.com.
Orthodontist. Dr. Thomas W. Utt, offices in Walla Walla and La Grande. Please call 509-525-7030 or 800-633-1511 for a free initial consultation.
Vacations
Gleneden Beach home rental. 100 feet to the beach. Excellent view. Complete kitchen. Gas fireplace. Sleeps eight. Beautiful deck with full ocean view. For further information call 503-558-8787.
SUNRIVER. Four bedroom executive home. On North Woodlands golf course. Two master king suites, one queen, two sleepers, one twin, one futon, 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.
OAHU. One bedroom condo on beach; sleeps four; furnished, including linens, dishes, TV, dishwasher, microwave, stove, refrigerator. Golf and tennis nearby, $50/night two; $60/night four, $40 one-time cleaning charge, 11.24% tax. 301-717-7638.
MAUI CONDO. 2BR/2BA on beautiful Wailea Beach. Good swimming/snorkeling, shorefront pool, attractively furnished, kitchen, near golf. Visit our website at www.hhk207.com or call for brochure: 503-848-3685 or 503-762-0132.
MAKE BEAUTIFUL SUNRIVER, OREGON your summer vacation destination! Stay in our Quelah condo and relax or enjoy the many activities available. 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; eves/WE, 808-885-5289; email: fieldsl002@hawaii.rr.com.
MAUI OCEANFRONT STUDIO CONDO for rent in Kahana. Beautifully decorated. Almost all the comforts of home. $115 per night + tax. www.sdamall.com to view property. Email: denmarge@frontiernet.net Marge McNeilus 507-374-6747.
Adventist Singles Cruise. Royal Caribbean 7 Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruise, September 12-19, 2004. Daily worships/group activities planned. For information call Terrie Leen: 541-276-2043; email: tlleen@yahoo.com.
MAUI. Fully equipped condo, unobstructed ocean & sunset view, sleeps 7. Tennis, pool, across street from surf and beautiful sandy beaches. April thru December 14, 7th day FREE! 360-652-6455 or 425-258-4433.
SUNRIVER RENTALS. Two nicely decorated homes. 3 bdrm, between lodge and mall, sleeps 8; 4 bdrm sleeps 10. Both fully equipped. Hot tubs. Days M-F, 808-881-4406; eves/W/E, 808-885-5289.
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