Alumni Reunions

Golden Gate Academy 81st Alumni Homecoming (May 7) Alumni, please send current info of self and others to: Golden Gate Academy Alumni Association, P.O. Box 13315-304, Oakland, CA 94661-0315.

Lynwood Academy 50th Reunion (Oct. 1) Class of '55. Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa, Calif.; 2 til 10 p.m. Contact: C-finney@pacbell.net.

Oak Park Alumni Reunion (Oct. 21-22) Gates Hall, Nevada, Iowa. Plan to come! For information visit www.opainiowa.com or contact Bill Sager, 863-452-2593.

Pine Forge Academy Alumni Weekend (Sept. 2-4) Featuring alumni career fair; Charles Drake, '65; Myron Edmonds, '95. Awards program honoring Louise Hendricks, Ernestine Peoples, '65, Lloyd Mallory, '85, Lawrence Martin. Spotlight classes: '55, '65, '75, '80, '85, '95, '00, '05; www.pfaalumni.org.

RVAS (June 10-12) Formerly Rogue River Academy, Medford, Ore. 50-year class of '55 and the current class of '05 will be honored. Info: Dan and Marlene Miracle, 503-869-3376, or Dwayne and Carol Badger, 541-469-9334, cdbadger@yahoo.com.

At Your Service

Are You a Christian Who’s Being Priced out of Health Insurance? Cut your healthcare expenses in half. Join 55,000+ 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.

Are you a high volume user of almost any product? We can duplicate or design and manufacture products that exactly fit your needs. Allow us the opportunity to quote your current products and your new ideas. Over 20 years experience in importing and custom manufacturing. Our main focus is high quality and low pricing. E-mail douglair@comcast.net or phone 720-348-1166.

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; 269-471-7366, 8-11 p.m. E.T.

Do you know someone experiencing problems with allergies, asthma, breathing difficulties, mold, second-hand smoke, pet and other odors, indoor pollutants? Find out about the amazing Living Air Purification, whole-house technology. Amazingly simple (no filters) yet technologically sophisticated and effective. Call 888-309-8525.

Dr. Nedley's Depression Recovery Program. Break free from the chains of depression! Plan now to attend this special once a year 19-day Nedley Depression Recovery Program, Aug. 7-25, 2005. Receive personal care from Dr. Neil Nedley and the health team at the beautiful Lifestyle Center of America in southern Oklahoma. Call for free information about this life-changing program at 800-213-8955 or visit www.depressionthewayout.org.

Elder care in Exeter, Calif., private home at the foothills of the Sierras; spacious well-lit bedrooms, each with attached 1/2 bath; covered and uncovered patios; 3ABN; provides housekeeping, laundry, meals (vegetarian or vegan available), assistance with all activities of daily living; licensed, insured. Contact Esther at Comfort Care 559-592-1875; eplair@juno.com.

FastFrame. Pure and simple elegance. Beautifully framed artwork - a marriage of time, space and color. We frame photos, art, prints, paintings, mirrors, needlework, shadowboxes, etc. 20% off any framing order. Free design consultation; lifetime guarantee on craftsmanship. Contact: Vanessa Jara, 285 E. Allesandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508, 951-780-0137.

Hearing Help Since 1974, 100% digital, programmable. Five-year warranty available. Guaranteed satisfaction. We do all the paperwork. 20-50% off retail. Low co-pay. Mobile “in-home” old-fashioned appointments in California only. Quotes and appointments by phone. Free literature. St. Helena Hearing Aid, 700 Las Posadas, Angwin, CA 94508. Call collect 707-965-3309.

Look to the Lamb Ministries, a family ministry, can help you improve your health. Call now for seminar and cooking class information, plus a detailed list of products, cookbooks, natural remedies, and appliances, i.e.: Bosch, juicers, soymilk machine, Cellerciser and more. Call 661-878-2300/2301. Ask for Aaron/Lori Pozo. E-mail looktothelambministries@msn.com.

Moving Discounts of 60-70%. Special guarantees. For a trouble-free move, call Air Van northAmerican. A full service mover providing small or large moves from state to state or internationally. We promise this call will save you lots of money. An Air Van representative is waiting to help you with your relocation. Call 800-769-5641.

Relocating? Apex Moving and Storage has a national account contract with the GC for your moving needs! Take advantage of a volume-rated discount. Be assured you are moving with the best! Call Marcy Dante at 800-766-1902. Visit us at www.apexmoving.com/Adventist.

Single and over 50? The only interracial group exclusively for all singles over 50 years of age. Stay at home and meet new friends in U.S.A. with a Pen Pal monthly newsletter of new members and album. For information, send self-addressed, stamped envelope to ASO-50 and Ebony Choice Adventist Singles, 2747 Nonpareil, Sutherlin, OR 97479.

Singles: Introducing Adventists discreetly and confidentially since 1987. We have a magazine format with personal ads plus enlightening, uplifting articles. For information on obtaining friendship, fellowship or companionship, mail a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: DISCOVER, 15550 Burnt Store Road #153, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 or e-mail petmoren@cs.com.

Bulletin Board

An Evening of Celebration and Tribute for Mrs. Virginia Thomas Thompson, retired principal and educator, has been planned for July 17, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., in the Paytee Pavilion at Los Angeles Adventist Academy, 846 E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90059. Thompson's career has spanned over 46 years and has impacted thousands of lives. For further information or to RSVP (deadline June 17) contact Madelyn Magos, 951-760-3312, or Velma De Ponte Simpson, 310-673-9199.

Looking for a rural setting with pre-K to grade 12 Adventist education? (College nearby, also.) Want a low cost of living and mild winter climate? Work opportunities in medical field nearby. We're sharing one of the nations best-kept secrets—East Texas. Join our family! For more information: 903-665-1997; atallthinman@aol.com.

San Diego Forum (May 14) Dan Smith, “Reconciling the Nature of God.” (May 20-22) Retreat #8, “Ethical Issues Confronting Adventism.” Dave Larson, Facilitator. Tierrasanta Church, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, Calif. Info: 858-576-9990 or 619-561-2360. E-mail ak-jk@cox.net.

The Hood View church of Boring, Ore., is celebrating its 40th anniversary on May 28. Former pastors and members are invited. Send messages or inquiries to the church at P.O. Box 999, Boring, OR 97009 or e-mail hoodviewchurch@directway.com.

Want a meaningful career in health care but don't want to attend school for four or more years? Become a medical massage therapist in a little over five months. Hands-on Medical Massage School, “Joy in Serving.” Fast-growing profession. 909-797-4900 or www.handsonmedicalmassage.com.

Employment

Accounting/Bookkeeping opening. Amazing Facts, a growing ministry located in the Sacramento, Calif., area invites applications for full-time accounting/bookkeeping position. Ideal applicant should have five years experience working with AP, AR, GL and payroll. Should be proficient at managing GL, bank reconciliations, statement preparation, budgeting, and have a good working knowledge of Excel. Contact Amazing Facts, P.O. Box 1058, Roseville, CA 95765. Phone 916-434-3880, ext. 3020. Send résumés to Joe Fields at joef@amazingfacts.org.

Columbia Union College seeks programmer in ITS. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or 2-4 years related experience and/or training needed. Knowledge of IIS, Apache, Windows 2000 server, Windows 2003 Server, Unix, SQL, ColdFusion, ODBC, JDBC, HTML, CGI, VI, Query and Sendmail. Submit CV and letter to Human Resources, Columbia Union College, 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma, MD 20912. E-mail hr@cuc.edu. Fax 301-891-4020.

Florida Hospital–Memorial Division, located along Florida's beautiful east coast, offers a unique combination of career growth and a desirable location. Find out why our 3-hospital network has more of what you've been looking for! Immediate Florida opportunities in nursing, allied health and hospice/home health. Fun and affordable; beachside location along the Atlantic; relocation assistance available; no state income tax; new pay grades; 20% night differential; generous paid days off program; wellness program w/health insurance discount. Please visit www.fhmdjobs.com or call 386-615-4159 for an information packet. EOE M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.

Immediate job opening in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Church-owned, clean, well-organized, successful Community Thrift Store is seeking a responsible couple to manage and run this well-established 4,000 square foot store with an excellent reputation. For information call Pastor Jim Kack, 208-267-0871, or Walter Tschoepe, 208-267-2395 or 208-267-5359.

Missionary-minded representatives desired to offer free Christian literature to blind and visually impaired, to recruit for camps, and to raise funds for Christian Record Services ministry for the blind; denominational benefits available. Contact Peggy Hansen 402-488-0981 or pehansen@christianrecord.org.

Oakwood College Department of Music seeks full-time instructor of voice, to begin Aug. 1, 2005. Minimum, master’s degree in music with voice specialization from an accredited university required. Must be able to teach some or all of the following: diction, vocal literature, anatomy for singers and vocal pedagogy; participation in recruiting and retention activities; present regular solo recitals; participate in faculty meeting, advising, creative/scholarly activity and service appropriate to the college faculty member. For more information on the application process, contact Audley Chambers, chairperson, Department of Music, Oakwood College, Peters Hall, Huntsville, AL 35896; phone 256-726-7282; or e-mail achambers@oakwood.edu.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC), a Seventh-day Adventist community service, has a variety of openings for health care professionals interested in immediate placement. SMMC is a 383-bed acute care facility located in beautiful Johnson County. This family-friendly community offers a safe and relaxed atmosphere, high quality schools and easy access to museums, cultural arts, and professional sports teams. Please contact the job line at 800-845-6216, or click on Employment at www.shawneemission.org for a list of open positions. Contact Brad Hoffman, administrative director, Human Resources, at 913-676-2020 for more information. Résumés may be faxed to 913-676-2019.

Union College seeks an associate director for the International Rescue and Relief major. Responsibilities include student recruitment and advising; half-time instruction, and academic coordination. Minimal requirements include relevant master's degree, global mission or relief experience, and teaching. Contact Jeff Joiner, chair, Union College Health Sciences, jejoiner@ucollege.edu, phone 402-486-2524.

Western Adventist Foundation is relocating from Westlake Village, Calif., to Tempe, Ariz., mid-summer 2005. Positions to be filled: accountants, legal secretaries, paralegals, administrative assistants/secretaries and file clerks. Résumés and references will be required. Accountants will report to the chief financial officer and treasurer. All others will report to in-house attorney. To arrange for interview, please call Barbara, 805-413-7106.

Events

Fiddler on the Roof Musical (May 8, 14 and 15) Presented by PUC’s Napa Valley Musical Theatre at Lincoln Theater in Yountville. May 8 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; May 14 at 8:30 p.m.; and May 15 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Info: 707-965-6303.

Eagles Golf Classic (May 12) Sponsored by Los Angeles Adventist Academy at Los Verdes Golf Course, 7000 W. Los Verdes Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes 90247. Golf fee, $150/player, includes green fees, golf cart and lunch. Registration at 8 a.m. sharp; tee off at 9:30 a.m., one tee. Make checks payable to LAAA; mail to Golf Tournament, 846 El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90059. Info: King A. Sparks, chair. 323-567-4607; Ms. Bobbie Hunt, 323-321-2585.

For Sale

An Ounce of Prevention. Share the blessing of health with this 64-page booklet by Drs. Hans Diehl and Aileen Ludington, introducing God's plan for combating America's killer diseases. Booklet includes offer for a free 1-hour StepFast lifestyle video and other resources. To order, call PROJECT: Steps to Christ at 800-728-6872.

Physical Therapy private practice in small southern California community. Great place to raise a family; low cost of living. There is an Adventist church school, first through eighth grade. Owner wants to retire in early 2005. Information 800-734-3381.

RV's! Adventist-owned and operated RV dealership has been helping Seventh-day Adventists for over 30 years. Huge inventory, courtesy airport pickup and on-site hookups, satisfied Adventist customer list available. Call toll-free 888-933-9300.

Simple Meals Made Simply. Offering pre-packaged, healthy food mixes in six categories. Seeking distributors and/or representatives. Visit with us this summer at the GC, Soquel camp meeting or ASI convention. For more information or to place orders go to www.SimpleMeals.net.

Small Groups Work! Now there's an easy-to-use small group resource that's uniquely Adventist; covers all the fundamental Adventist beliefs in 26 weeks; perfect for your pastor's class or home Bible study groups. From It Is Written. www.AdventistSmallGroups.com.

Missing Members

Eagle Rock Adventist Church, Joan Graham, 2322 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041; 323-257-5803; fax 323-257-8157: Jessie Agbunag, Kristina Alcantara, Omar Allieui, Ro Cory Arden, Kimball S. Atherton Jr., Stacy Atkinson, Gabriel Ballagas, Rodelyn Banaag-Qunito, Sigvard Barr, Cherish B. Bee, Elsie Bendijo, Jay K. Bentley, Valerie Sue Bohner, Forrest Bryant Sr., Marina Byik, Cynthia D. Carrico, Harold A. Christensen, Wilette Clark, Lawrence Clement, Michelle S. Clement, Olga M. Clement, Marie Close, Hal Jay Close Jr., Paul Coleman, Odon Conchada, Soledad Conchada, Dawn Craven, Encarnacion Cuadra, Cameo Currie, David C. Currie, Karmen S. Currie, Korelle L. Currie, Temple Currie, Armi Ornopia Dacalos, Sanito Dacalos, Barbara Dale, Judy Dalton, David Domanske, Erlisa Lynn Dominguez, Lorraine Eberhardt, Sharon E. Eubanks, Gina Eusebio, Jeanne Fellow, Karla H. Field, Hector Garcia, Elizabeth Garcia, Ricardo Talento Godoy, Peggy Goertzen, James Paul Gosselin, Laurel L. Gray, Enith Griffin, Debra Hack, Tammy Lynn Harr, Wesley Hoag, Ruth Eileen Hodge, Norman Dale Horn, Patricia Ann Hurd.

La Sierra University Church, 4937 Sierra Vista Ave., Riverside, CA 92505, 951-354-7095: Margaret Armstrong, Agnes Louise Bailey, Bonnie Bailey, Shauna Bailey, Thomas Bailey, Eddie Cachola, Lisa Cachola, Liza Cachola, Wilheimina Cashola, Shelly Bailey Comings, William Irizarry, Kip Johnston, Esther Martin, Jamie D. Mastin, Philip Mastin, Philip C. Mastin, Ronald Rowell, Manuel Salera II, Manuel Salera III, Sarah Simmons, Linda Steadham, Lyndell Steadham, Richard Steadham, Ralph B. Thomas, Eileen White.

Mentone Church, P.O. Box 127, Mentone, CA 92359, 909-794-1610, mentonesda@juno.com: Marilyn Acuff, Dale/Naftalina Allen, Carol Antuna, Helen Austin, John Bain, Javier Barajas, Michael Bielik, Daniel/Enoch Burrola, Julie (Baerg) Goodwin.

Orange Church, 1310 East Walnut Street, Orange, CA 92867, 714-538-1809: Frances Abarca, Mayra Abarca, Yolanda Abarca, Reenee Ann Arroyo, Nelson Beato, Sonja Beato, Daniel French, Margaret French, Darlene M. Hinderer, Ronald Hinderer, Margaret Renden Lawson, Donna Shoen, Grace Situnoromy, Anita McCallie, Smith, Wilburn Smith, Tim Strom, Curtis Thomas, Charlotte Valdavia, Florence Vickery, Kevin Wallace Wang, Laura Welling, Tibby Welling, Kenneth Whetstone, Terry Will, Charles Wilmoth, Juanita Wilmoth, Sylvia Wilmoth, Gloria Zeckzer.

Real Estate

22+ Acres Middle Tennessee, $69,500, remodeled two-bedroom house, new vinyl siding; two streams, gravity fed spring water, near cabin; propane fireplace, wood stove, trees; 16 miles to Centerville Adventist church with school. E-mail B1Blue22@aol.com. Call after April 15, 808-322-2215 or cell 808-989-5252.

Country homes with year-round spring (100 gallon per minute well) excellent water; large fenced garden, small green house. Three mobile homes; two double-wide mobile homes with garage and additions, one single wide mobile with additions. 4.45 wooded acres, seasonal stream and 2,500 ft. elevation in Sierras. Five miles from market and medical facility, 38 miles from Marysville; price $200,000. Phone 530-675-0101.

El Dorado County. 55 acres located between the north fork of the Cosumnes River and Butte Creek. Approximately 500 walnut trees and 30 fruit trees. Custom-built 1,810 square foot home featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, central heat/air; two-car attached garage. For more information, call Joel at 530-626-0306 or 800-651-5998.

Hawaii Real Estate. All islands; 25 years experience. Jonathan S. Kono (R). Re/Max Honolulu, 808-951-3255 (direct); 800-573-6249 (toll free) or e-mail jonskono2@aol.com.

Hawaii Real Estate. Looking for an investment, retirement or second home in Hawaii? Full service brokerage company, including property management. Contact Marc Lonnstrom, MBA, and Realtor-Associate at 808-227-8310 or e-mail mlonnstrom@cbi-hawaii.com.

Idaho's Appalachian Log Home Estates could be your little place in the country and out of the big city. Five-acre estates that are flat to rolling tree-covered terrain with open sun lit spaces, gated community with amenities, all real wood homes, no mobiles; secluded feel, but less than 1/8-mile to State Highway 95; 25 minutes to Coeur d'Alene or Sandpoint. Easy Sabbath morning drive to seven Adventist churches, the closest (Athol, eight minutes) is soon to build a new church. 208-755-4329 or 208-683-0725; fax 208-683-2644; e-mail superiortmfrho@netzero.net.

Investment Opportunity. Located in Adelanto, Calif. $50,000 will purchase a 4.5-acre site currently zoned industrial. It is near the Apple Valley Airport in the Adelanto community. Ideal for investment and college tuition later. Call Canvasback Missions, Inc., at 800-793-7245. Ask for Dan Benson.

North Carolina country home on 1.6 acres. Large garden area, oaks, fruit trees. 1,450 sq. ft., 2-bdr, 2-ba, driveway, office; covered front porch, screened deck, mountain views. Two outbuildings, 2-car attached garage. Optional off-grid power system included, well; church 20 minutes away. $149,000. 828-659-6818.

Real Estate. Orleans, custom area, 3,400+ sq. ft.; 6.5+ acres. Adjacent to national forest, breathtaking view, gravity-spring water, one-acre orchard producing a variety of fruit. RV hook-up, 150 ft. tree in yard, can rent separate living area. Minutes from Salmon and Klamouth Rivers. Great fishing and water sports. $379,000. 707-768-1715.

Want to get out of the city? Tired of the rush and stress? Does a little country town with an Adventist church sound appealing to you? We would love to have Christian neighbors! We have a double-wide manufactured home for rent in the town of Falls City, 25 miles SW of Salem, Ore., nestled against the coastal foothills. Very clean, three-bedroom/two-bath home in excellent condition with all appliances included. There is a one-car garage with a landscaped, fenced yard that includes flowers and blueberry bushes. Option: for sale to the right couple/family. Asking $650/month; call Ruth today at 503-787-3833.

Vacation Opportunities

16-Day Southeast Asian Adventure to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Singapore. Visits include Bangkok, Bridge over the River Kwai, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Saigon, Hanoi, Halong and Singapore. Reserve early for this late fall historic adventure. Contact Travel Adventure for brochure. 408-867-1454, 707-945-0177, fax 707-945-0179 or e-mail treesnpeaches@aol.com.

Maui Oceanfront 10th Floor Studio Condo for rent on sandy beach. Sleeps four with queen bed and queen hide-a-bed. Well-equipped kitchen. Almost all comforts of home. Wonderful whale watching in season. $115/night +tax. Go to www.sdamall.com to view property. E-mail denmarge@frontiernet.net or call Marge McNeilus, 507-374-6747.

Moab, Utah. A vacation wonderland offering mountain biking, rafting, rock climbing, and Jeeping. Travel here by air or auto and rent a self-contained Class C motor home to explore Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and everything else Moab has to offer. www.moabrvrental.com.

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 percent tax. 301-717-7638.

San Diego Gaslamp. Attending a conference? Planning a weekend get-away, vacation or time for retreat and reflection? 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo, Gaslamp district; sleeps 4. Fully furnished including linens, dishes, full kitchen, D/W, M/W, W/D, 3 TVs, cable, DVD, VCRs, CD stereo. City park view, 2 balconies, BBQ, gated parking space. No smoking or pets. Blocks to Convention Center, PetCo Park, Seaport Village, U.S.S. Midway. 2 nights $275; 3 nights $375; week $985; month $3,445. 619-301-1167.

Sunriver. Four-bedroom executive home. Overlooks North Woodlands golf course. Two master king suites, one queen, one twin, one futon, hot tub, two TVs, two VCRs, D/W, M/W, W/D, loft, Jacuzzi bath, gas log fireplace, BBQ, bikes, all "lodge amenities," newly-furnished, sleeps 10, no smoking, no pets, includes housekeeping. Contact Wayne Schultz: days, 541-475-7188; evenings, 541-475-6463.

Sunriver. Make beautiful Sunriver, Ore., 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.

Want to go to General Conference in St. Louis? Space is limited. Call for information: Carmie Hadley, 866-443-7163 or www.crosstalk.com.