Northwest Adventists in Action
JULY 2007, Vol. 102, No. 7
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)t [the Branch of the Lord] will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain. Isaiah 4:6 (NIV) “Camouflage” photographed by Dennis Gilliland of Ridgefield, Washington. In this issue Feature
Editorial 7 Your 4 Adventist Response Invited Education, Statistically the Best Choice
Momentum 6 16 “InTents” at WWC
Fresh Start 17 Corollas, Feature Crack and Cash
The News Upper Columbia 18 Alaska 19 Idaho Academy Foundation 22 Montana An Investment in Our Youth 24 Oregon 12 33 Upper Columbia Feature 39 Washington 44 College 46 Adventist Health
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Caring Heart Award 51 Advertisements WINNERS FOR 2007
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Adventist Education Statistically the Best Choice BY JERE PATZER
orth Pacific Union educators and s Curriculums are Bible-based with a administrators were recently given a distinctly Adventist Great Controversy preliminary report on a major study of 30,000 perspective, particularly in the area of students in Adventist schools across North America. science and creation As a part of a three-year study of grades 3 through 9 s The more years a student attends an and 11, the students were tested in the fall of 2006. Adventist school the more likely he is to stay The study was conducted under the guidance of Dr. active in the church Robert Cruise, La Sierra University statistician. s Virtually all church leaders were educated in The results of the study are impressive. the Adventist school system s The students ranked 1/4 to 3/4 grade above When you add up all of the above factors, expected levels across the North American having our young people in Adventist schools Division* seems like an obvious choice. s Science and reading were the highest areas We do know that even the best of Adventist s All areas were over the 50 percent level education is not a guarantee that all of our young including math computation people will be successful or will decide to follow s The average was 60 to 65 percentile rank the Lord. They have the free choice to choose s Achievement was very similar despite redemption or eternal loss. But as a parent I the size of school, number of students per wanted to give our children the best chance teacher or per grade at success, academically, socially and most s Preliminary findings indicate NPUC importantly, spiritually. students rank very high Ellen G. White, inspired by God, was a great These results contradict the fallacy that motivator behind the establishment of our Adventist education is academically inferior to philosophy of Adventist education. This vision the often larger or better-funded public schools. has grown to be the largest Protestant educational Truly this is a testament to the dedication and system in the world. She wrote in the classic
Jere Patzer, North Pacific Education www.GleanerOnline.org ability of our Adventist educators. book Education, “In the highest sense the work of KEYWORD Union Conference education and the work of redemption are one….” president, writes from But There Is So Much More ... That is the goal of Adventist education. It These dramatic findings can be added to what sounds like we have just received additional proof Ridgefield, Washington. we have already known. THAT WE ARE AT LEAST PARTIALLY MAKING THIS A REALITY s s Students in Adventist schools are generally *Based on ITBS, ITED Achievement and CoGat Ability safer physically tests s Adventist schools are more free of drugs
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The Pledge of Allegiance Act of January 13, 1794—provided for 15 stripes and 15 stars after May 1795. I pledge allegiance to the Flag Act of April 4, 1818—provided for 13 stripes and one of the United States of America, star for each state, to be added to the flag on the 4th of and to the Republic for which it stands: July following the admission of each new state, signed one Nation under God, indivisible, by President Monroe. With Liberty and Justice for all. Executive Order of President Taft, dated June 24, 1912—established proportions of the flag and provided No one knows with absolute certainty who designed the for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of first stars and stripes or who made it. Congressman Francis eight each, a single point of each star to be upward. Hopkinson seems most likely to have designed it, and a few historians believe that Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia Executive Order of President Eisenhower, dated seamstress, made the first one. January 3, 1959—provided for the arrangement of the stars in seven rows of seven stars each, staggered Until the Executive Order of June 24, 1912, neither the horizontally and vertically. order of the stars nor the proportions of the flag was prescribed. Consequently, flags dating before this period Executive Order of President Eisenhower, dated sometimes show unusual arrangements of the stars and odd August 21, 1959—provided for the arrangement proportions, these features being left to the discretion of of the stars in nine rows of stars staggered the flag maker. In general, however, straight rows of stars horizontally and 11 rows of stars and proportions similar to those later adopted officially STAGGERED VERTICALLY s were used. The principal acts affecting the flag of the United States are the following: On June 14, 1777, in order to establish an official flag for the new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: “Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue
Source: www.usflag.org/history/flagevolution.html field, representing a new Constellation.” n increasing number of Adventist parents today are viewing traditional Adventist education as optional. In fact, some observers estimate that nearly half of eligible Adventist students are not attending our church- subsidized schools. Since the late 1800s, as the Seventh-day Adventist church developed a philosophy and structure for a pri- vate school system, Adventist parents have scrimped, saved and sacrificed to give their children a solid, Bible-based education. For some families, children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren have graduated from the same Adventist institution. Our world church operates nearly 7,000 schools and education institutions with more than 1.3 million students. Within the Northwest, our K-12 Adventist schools show more than 7,000 students attending annu- ally along with 600 staff and faculty members. Over the years, we have backed our educational philosophy with generous financial support. Some Adventist churches spend more than 30, 40 or even 50 percent of their annual budgets on local school subsi- dies and worthy-student funds. Yet today, Adventist families are weighing their op- tions. Along with their local Adventist school, they are looking at home schooling, other Christian facilities and even public education. They are comparing the alterna- tives with their personal values and priorities. If actions Feature
truly are louder than words, their choices Results of Early Training martyrs for His sake. He knew that these are sending a message: Adventist educa- While there are exceptions to every children would listen to Him and accept tion is no longer an automatic choice for generalization, three important research Him as their Redeemer far more readily Adventist parents. outcomes regarding personal moral and than would grownup people...He planted Adventist education and our Adventist spiritual foundations have influenced in their minds the seeds of truth, which in families in North America are standing to- Barna’s new outlook: afteryears would spring up and bear fruit gether at a crossroads. And there is a grow- s A person’s moral foundation is in place unto eternal life” Evangelism, p. 579. ing perception that a 12-grade Adventist by the time they reach 9 years of age. And, the familiar axiom of Scripture education (not to mention college) is s A person’s spiritual beliefs are irrevoca- is consistent with these findings as well: gradually slipping beyond the financial bly formed by age 13. “Train up a child in the way he should go, means of all but a fraction of our members. s Those who are active in church life in and when he is old he will not depart from One person put it this way: “I can either their 30s and 40s have also been involved it” Proverbs 22:6. pay my tithe, or I can send my kids through in active training as children. When a young person leaves the church, our schools. I can’t do both.” Barna goes on to observe that the prob- the finger of blame often rests upon our Statements like that make church ad- ability of a child between 5 and 13 years educational institutions. But two other ministrators and educators stop and smell old accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior important institutions factor just as im- the Postum. If tithe paying and Adventist for a lifetime relationship is around 32 per- portantly, if not more so, into the spiritual education are becoming mutually exclusive cent, but drops to only 6 percent for those future of our children: the home and the for at least some Adventist families, then 14 years of age and older. church. the time-honored philosophy and method Ellen G. White, of course, repeatedly It is possible for parents, schools and of training our children mentally, physi- made the case for early childhood educa- churches to be so busy with individual cally and spiritually is also at risk. For one tion. She echoed Jesus’ own focus on goals that they are like ships passing in the begets the other. children with these words: “In the children night. No wonder criticism comes so eas- And that is significant, because while brought in contact with Him, ily. Even home-schooling families, which many other churches have historically Jesus ... saw some focused their outreach on the adult demo- who would graphics, the Adventist church for decades become has understood that true evangelism begins at an early age, and Adventist parents have traditionally sacrificed to make it happen. Contemporary Christian researcher George Barna* has personally experienced a dramatic turn-around in his own view of evangelism. “I have always accepted,” he says, “the dominant notion that the most important ministry is that conducted among adults. But the overwhelming evidence we have seen of the huge impact in the lives of kids and relatively limited changes in the lives of adults has completely revolutionized my ministry. I have concluded that children are the single most important population group for the church to focus upon.”
7 Feature While many other churches have historically focused their outreach on the adult demographics, the Adventist church for decades has understood that true evangelism begins at an early age.
should be the epitome of integration, can indicates the need for intentional change more closely and positively together. This become isolated from other important is more imperative than ever. Northwest-wide Education Summit is just influences. With that urgency in mind, here is the beginning of a positive change. how Northwest Adventist parents and The overall goal is that our education Northwest Response concerned members can partner with system—from the smallest one-room So what is our Adventist Church in the educational leaders to help move the work schoolhouse and the most remote home- Northwest doing to address the challenges of the Education Summit forward. schooler, to the halls of Walla Walla our Adventist parents and schools are fac- University ... from the single parent ing? And how can Adventist parents help Your Comments Invited home, to the local Pathfinder group and in forming practical solutions? The committee reports in their entirety Kindergarten class—will be broadened in On January 24 and 25 of this year, will be available online at www.glean- our minds and hearts to be what we are all the North Pacific Union Conference eronline.org. You are invited to click on about as a church. sponsored the first of several meetings the Let’s Talk button on the GLEANER It really should be at the core of of an Education Summit involving a Web site and add your comments on our mission and the foundation of our select group of Northwest educators and any of the six topics which correspond evangelistic energy. The direction of our administrators. Coordinated by Lanny to the reports printed in this issue. This children determines the direction of our Hurlbert, NPUC education director, the forum will be open for discussion on families and our church, and vice versa. summit group focused on six different these issues until July 31. You can also It’s a circle of life where each part affects areas of concern that speak directly to the email us at [email protected] or the whole. quality and value of Adventist educa- write to GLEANER, 5709 N. 20th Street, Is Adventist education something we tion: Enrollment, Finances, Leadership, Ridgefield, WA 98642. can take or leave, or can it evolve to once Marketing, Message & Mission, and On August 16, the Education Summit again become a centerpiece of sterling Spirituality. Six study groups were group will review the responses and deter- value within the reach of all Adventist formed during that initial meeting to ex- mine what changes need to be integrated families? The answer is in our prayerful plore each area and return with a prelimi- into a final report to the NPUC executive HANDS s nary report of brainstorming ideas at the committee on August 29. * George Barna’s information is avail- next meeting. Following acceptance of the reports by able at www.barna.org. On May 10, the summit reconvened to the executive committee, a smaller group hear reports from each committee. In ad- will be formed, coordinated by Hurlbert, Steve Vistaunet, assistant to the North dition, special guests Jim Epperson from to work on prioritizing the recommenda- Pacific Union Conference president for the Florida Conference and Dick Osborn, tions and drafting a practical implementa- communication, writes from Ridgefield, Pacific Union College president, were in- tion plan. Washington. vited to make keynote presentations. Both It is also likely that the plan will underscored the importance of not being include some form of “test marketing” content with simply slapping “band-aid” the integrated systems approach proposed approaches on to the existing system. by Osborn within several church/school Osborn noted that the church has communities here in the Northwest. endeavored to make positive changes in The Cognitive Genesis study informa- the past. He cited the NAD education tion highlighted by NPUC president, subcommittee which recommended in Jere Patzer, in this issue’s editorial 1996 that “the denomination should adopt paints a very positive picture of the a systems approach to Christian educa- academic value of Adventist schools— tion by broadening its scope to include all certainly above average and better than aspects of the church that touch the lives many Adventists have perceived. But of its youth in such areas as Adventist several years ago the Value Genesis schools, Sabbath School, Pathfinders, study reminded us that if we want our Adventist Youth, Adventist Junior Youth, children to develop a mature faith and summer camps, and other youth pro- strong sense of loyalty to the grams.” Adventist faith and mission, The research cited by Barna and others we must have our families, corroborates this recommendation and schools and churches working
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Committee chair: Members: Committee chair: Members: Ken Crawford Gary Brown, George Gainer, Max Torkelsen Randy Bovee, John Kriegelstein, Dale Milam, Dan Serns, John McVay, Doug White, Keith Waters, Dan Wister Darren Wilkens Spirituality Mission We have often mistakenly assumed that spiritual growth is The message and mission are at the core of Adventist education, a natural process that is caught and not taught. Therefore, which exists to teach not only readiness for societal success, but also we will be intentional about an integrated process of spiri- to engage each student in the core mission of the Adventist Church. tual development for our children that includes: Because this is so crucial to the current and future relevance of our church, we recommend the following 10 areas for action: Visual Statement of the School—An annual visual state- ment of spiritual intent, updated by the board and on the Strategies—Annual lesson plans and class outlines will include agenda at each board meeting. strategies to integrate our mission into every class and subject. Spiritual Acountability of Board Members and Prayer— student in an Adventist school will have at least one face- Leadership—Provide a means where boards can report to-face personal conversation and prayer with a teacher/administrator on a regular basis how spirituality is being woven into the each school year. framework of the school. Mentors—All students who have not been baptized will be assigned Adventist World View—Include this in all curricula and in- a mentor who will guide that student towards a decision for baptism. vite discussion with all NPUC area senior academy, junior academy and elementary school principals to determine Opportunities—School personnel will utilize “teachable moments” where and how spirituality is intentionally taught. to convey mission to students. Spiritual Accountability—Develop spiritual benchmarks Education—The NPUC education department will develop a re- for teachers. Enable each teacher to achieve a personal quired mentoring/continuing education plan to engage faculty in the spiritual retreat of two or three days alone with God. unique mission of Adventist education. Role of Teacher—Encourage and provide options for an s Practics—Integrate into every class on Bible doctrine or Adventist intentional Bible reading program for teachers which beliefs practical training on personal sharing and Bible studies. emphasizes spirituality. s Student Conversion—Design ways to help every student Discipleship—Require a spiritual discipleship class or include it in to have a conversion experience. Facilitate a personal the Adventist Beliefs class for all Adventist school graduates. spiritual growth tracking plan (i.e. Grace, Growth, Commitment—Include in the hiring and interview process for all new Group, Gifts, Give it Away). teachers questions about their personal commitment to Jesus and s Spiritual Formation Curricula—Develop a graduated their personal application of the Adventist mission. curriculum on spiritual formation and growth to be used Symbols—Make sure that appropriate symbols and artwork in our in grades one through 12, including special integrated educational facilities exist and are compatible with our mission. guidance for parents and pastors. s Test Sites—Develop specific test sites throughout the Recognition—Create a scholarship or other recognition of students NPUC to test an approach which integrates family, who demonstrate personal commitment to mission and message— showing that we value this as much as academic achievement. church and school in the process of spiritual formation in children.
Tell us what you think. (-&"/&3t+6-: +6-:t(-&"/&3 9 WWW.GLEANERONLINE.ORG Committee chair: Members: Committee chair: Members: Don Klinger John Deming, Lon John Freedman Jeff Bovee, Peggy Fisher, Gruesbeck, Barbara Livesay, Archie Harris, Joan Wayne Wentland Oxenholt, Mike Schwartz Enrollment Finance Adventist parents are considering options in the education We believe that faith, faithfulness, financial integrity and a lot choices for their children. Because of that Adventist schools of hard work will pay off. We ask you to consider 10 different must stand out for their excellence in addressing the needs of areas for further work: Adventist families of all different socio-economic strata. Endowments—We need our local schools, academies and Three key areas are critical to addressing ongoing enrollment universities, conferences, unions and divisions to work on long- declines in Northwest Adventist schools: term funding solutions for education.
Customer Service—We must provide mandatory annual Donations and Development—We must emphasize close donor training to all school personnel, board members and pastors relations and customer service, develop strong resources for to improve service, attitude, consistency and teamwork. We development work from alumni and other support groups. recommend that Bob Farrell’s “Give ‘Em the Pickle” leader- ship training materials be used across the Northwest to help Stewardship—Hire an NPUC Stewardship Director to develop our school leadership adopt an active attitude of service. a unionwide financial literacy plan that increases the tithe base by 10 percent annually. Tithe increases would help fund educa- School Climate and Environment—We must create a climate tion needs. modeled on the Golden Rule that provides an environment of value, respect and safety. We will train all school personnel to Tithe Reversion for Ethnic Churches—A 2 percent tithe rever- model the principles of this rule and intentionally teach it in sion to ethnic churches with low per capita tithe, earmarked all classes. We will annually assess our progress by conduct- for helping to send children from those churches to Adventist ing surveys of students and parents, unique to elementary, schools with the NPUC matching the 2 percent. middle and high school levels. Enrollment Increases—Help our parents think of and plan Inclusive Enrollment—We must meet the challenge of includ- for private education early with education savings accounts ing all families in our schools—new converts, all income lev- invested with the conference or NPUC. els and all ethnicities. We will promote a better understanding of Adventist education benefits to parents including results Facilities—Encourage funding of depreciation within school from the Cognitive Genesis study, involve pastors and teach- budgets for campus upgrades that also assist in recruitment. ers in strategies to increase enrollment from all groups and encourage new funding sources to support student enrollment Leadership and Financial Training—Annually train school for all families in need. We will also develop more effective personnel in best budgeting practices, best collection practices, strategies for integrating home-schooling families. financial ratios and depreciation.
Trusts and Wills—Provide Adventist education brochures as a resource for conference trust departments to explain the benefits of investing in the future of our children.
Central Purchasing—Consider the implications of outsourcing meal purchases at our academies and centrally distributing supplies. See Responses.
(-&"/&3 10 WWW.GLEANERONLINE.ORG Committee chair: Members: Committee chair: Members: John Loor John Gatchet, Keith Hallam, Don Livesay Victor Brown, Paulette Fylvia Kline, Ken Knutsen, Jackson, Jim Mason, Denise Sharon Searson White, Mark Witas Leadership Marketing The challenge: It’s increasingly difficult to obtain and Effective marketing bridges the gap between perception and retain high-quality leadership within Adventist educational reality. Here are five recommendations we would like to see institutions. implemented in the North Pacific Union Conference:
We are recommending an implementation strategy that One-day Marketing Conferences—Conducted in locations includes five specific action plans as outlined below: throughout the Northwest targeting principals, teachers, school boards, pastors, home and school leaders, interested Mentoring/Training Program for Administrators with North parents and volunteers. American Division and North Pacific Union Conference program development that provides focused recruitment, Annual School Marketing Plan—Recommend and assist training and mentoring for individuals who have been iden- every school in developing a plan approved by the lo- tified as potential leaders. cal school board. Develop a marketing plan template that includes basic goals, philosophy, rationale and guidance to Incentive Package for Administrators, which includes ap- encourage easy implementation. propriate sabbatical leaves, recognition and other incentive encouragement. Best Possible School Environments—Develop a curricu- lum of content and resources to assist schools in identify- Leadership Exposure in Education Curriculum involv- ing and creating the best possible school environment for ing a cooperative program with Walla Walla University in marketing. Educational Leadership. Updated Marketing Resources—Provide to every school Board Structuring and Training, which establishes a administrator bi-annually an updated process and package cooperative climate, code of ethics and team protocol and of marketing resources. Many resources are available, but mentality. local awareness is limited.
Criteria to Identify Potential Leaders, which would be a list Updated Database—Provide conferences and school lead- of desirable qualities and gifts that may predispose a person ers with a database, which would identify names of poten- toward successful leadership. tial students in local areas and would be updated annually.
We understand that all of these steps will take time and a The bottom line is to provide clear methods of communica- financial commitment, but we feel they will more than pay tion which would allow school leaders to effectively and off over the long run as we invest in the leadership and vi- efficiently share their vision with members, parents and sion necessary to carry our education mission forward. potential students.
Vote Agree or Disagree.
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hen Joe Tua arrived at Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) his freshman year, he was like a ship without an anchor. His mother Joe Tua’s life has been W changed because of had died after a long battle with cancer, and he and his four siblings his time at UCA and were parceled out to whoever would take them. Joe ended up at UCA. the financial help the With no parental support at the age of 15, he had a rough year. He foundation provided. was the centerpiece of many prayer sessions as he struggled with grades, appropriate behavior, accountability and God. But it gradually dawned on him that his teachers were going out of their way to help him, and he began to respond. Joe didn’t notice the changes at first, but when he went home for the summer, back to the environment he had come from, he noticed that he was a different person. The people he was with at UCA influenced his life for good, and Joe wanted to come back to UCA for his sopho- more year. Toward the end of that year, Joe was in financial trouble. Once again the teachers at UCA went out of their way to help. Word got out that he was in need of help in order to stay in school, and the response was such an exciting answer to prayer. Enough worthy-student money came in to keep him and 12 other students who were also in financial crisis in school for the rest of the year. Joe will graduate in 2008. His years at UCA have transformed his life from a kid set adrift at a young age to a confident young man with his course firmly set on a life of service to his fellow students and the Lord. Transforming young lives and educating them for life are two of the many goals of Upper Columbia Academy. Helping students stay in school is the goal of the Upper Columbia Academy Foundation. The foundation officially began operation in April 2004, with the singular purpose of assisting students with financial scholarships,
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Jeff Bovee, UCA principal, presents a foundation scholarship to Joe Tua.
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which would enable them to receive a Christian education at Upper “Estate planning will become a focus of the foundation because Columbia Academy. Approximately 100 students have benefited that is where much of the future funding will come from,” said from the $100,000 that the foundation has been able to distribute in Doug Wells, foundation vice president. “A number of the honor their first three years. classes are giving gifts, and we are encouraging each graduat- The idea for an academy foundation was born when Linnea ing class to give a portion of their class gift to the foundation as Torkelsen, UCA alumni development director, asked a group of well.” alumni to share their dreams for the academy. She thought they Tom Stanyer, foundation president, says, “We would like to build would be interested in raising funds to build new buildings that the the foundation money in management up to the $5 million level. school needed. However, when asked what they would like to do, It will take time and much of the money will come through estate they said they would like to start a foundation. planning.” After hearing about the foundation and catching the vision, Through the years the academy has worked with friends and conference and academy administration welcomed it. Jon Corder, alumni to donate funds for the school to use at their discretion. That Upper Columbia Conference treasurer, said, “With budgets in the money goes to help run the school and provide additional services churches and conferences being increasingly tight, organizations that otherwise might not be available. like this foundation will be the way for our schools to receive ad- “There are more kids in need out there than there is money, and ditional funding for scholarships, services and buildings.” the foundation can fill that gap. There would be additional students The foundation is an independent organization, governed by a in school if there was money to help them. That is why, as a founda- board which consists of interested alumni and friends who want tion, we want to increase the amount of money we make available,” to be involved in assisting qualified young people with financial said Stanyer. Wells adds, “We want Upper Columbia kids to attend assistance so that they may attend Upper Columbia Academy. The UCA. The long-term goal is to have a large enough endowment so foundation is qualified under state and federal tax codes to accept that the income matches the needs.” tax-exempt charitable contributions and its endowed funds are man- The foundation relies on the academy administration to recom- aged by a professional independent investment firm. mend students who need financial assistance. For more information Debbie Nelson, foundation director, says that most of the current about the Upper Columbia Academy Foundation, contact them at: money came from significant donations. The academy has given the 0/ "OX 3POKANE 7! OR s endowment money they had to the foundation to manage, and other donors have asked that their gifts be managed by the foundation, Richard Dower, GLEANER editor, writes from Ridgefield, including several estates. Washington.
Left page: Terrence Finney, foundation board member emeritus, one of the Foundation’s founders and its first president, addresses a luncheon honoring scholarship recipients.
Music and technology are two of the impor- tant components of the educational experi- ence at UCA and many talented students with financial needs have received scholar- ships from the foundation.
+6-:t(-&"/&3 13 Caring Heart Award WINNERS FOR 2007
hristian service is central to both the mission Cof the Seventh-day Adventist church and the educational goals of its schools. It is imperative to teach and encourage young people to be actively Vishesh Narula of Auburn Adventist Academy involved in witnessing and service activities. The annual “Caring Heart Award” was created to assist in recognizing and rewarding outstanding student achievement in the area of Christian service. Funded by the North American Division and private funding, each award recipient receives a $500 Jamie Troutfetter of scholarship, which may be used toward tuition at an Gem State Adventist Academy Adventist school or on a short-term mission trip. Vishesh Narula has touched many lives during his four years at Auburn Adventist Academy. He came from his home in Thailand to Auburn and is described by others as always upbeat and positive, caring, compassionate Elena Cunningham and willing to help others. He has been on two mission trips to hurricane- of Cascade Christian Academy damaged Mississippi as well as a trip to Africa. A strong spiritual leader, he is the resident assistant in the dorm who is genuinely concerned for the guys and takes time to pray with them. He has also served as president of the boys’ club Casa Loma. His parents are Stinder and Archhajeet Narula. He plans to attend a four-year college. Elena Cunningham, of Cascade Christian Academy, is an active Christian who has been on several mission trips with her church. She is outspoken about her relationship with Jesus and is not ashamed of the gospel. She is a leader in her class and participates in all activities with passion. Her parents are Dr. Ian Cunningham and Dr. Gillian Shaw. She plans to attend Megan Morton of George Fox University or Walla Walla College, then medi- Livingstone Adventist Academy Nickele Prahl of cal school. Columbia Adventist Nickele Prahl quietly exhibits care and concern for Academy her fellow classmates and underclassmen. A graduate of
1414 Columbia Adventist Academy and daughter of Randy and SinClair, Peggy Prahl, she is a positive role model for others. She is Garrison quick to offer a word of encouragement, a smile, a hug, or a plans to at- prayer when she sees someone in need, even if that someone tend Walla is a faculty member. Nickele has been involved in student Walla Tia Jones of Puget leadership, sports, music, outreach, and numerous mission College, major- Sound Adventist trips to Mexico and Appalachia. She has also been an outdoor ing in aviation Academy Nolan Kinne of school counselor, Week of Prayer speaker, helped with CAA technology. Upper Columbia Praise, and is a valued employee working at International Jennika Hanson is a creative, original Academy Children’s Care. She plans to attend Walla Walla College and thinker at Portland Adventist Academy. is considering a major in a health-related field. Her greatest talent and personal commitment is to local and Jamie Troutfetter participated in “Missiontripissippi,” worldwide community service, which has reached Fiji, Peru, a Katrina disaster relief, and two years later planned and Honduras, Ethiopia and Costa Rica. Her family adopted a organized “Missiontripissippi 2.” During her years at Gem child from Fiji, and Jennika feels that this changed their lives State Adventist Academy she represented the United States forever and gave them a passion for others. Last spring break as a “People to People Student Ambassador” in Europe, was she organized a group and conducted medical work in a small involved in numerous outreach and community services jungle village in Peru. She also organized and led a rummage activities such as coat drives, nursing home visits, student sale at the academy and raised more than $1,100 for orphans association Christmas parties for underprivileged children, of Ethiopia. Daughter of Scott and Merylin Hanson, she plans and helped with community/park service clean-up projects to major in education at Walla Walla College. and park “CapriSun” outreach. She is the daughter of Jim and Tia Jones, graduate of Puget Sound Adventist Academy, Karen Troutfetter and plans to attend Walla Walla College is the daughter of Derrell and Terri Jones. She is known for with a career goal of dental hygiene. her contagious smile and giving spirit. She recently went on Megan Morton will be a senior at Livingstone Adventist a Dominican Republic mission trip and helped with both the Academy. She is a witness to others, the community and building project and Vacation Bible School. She daily helps the world. She has been on several mission trips, as far away the kindergarten teacher and faithfully watches the students as Africa. Very active in her church, Megan is a positive for before- and after-school care. She is also involved with Christian example and has held several school offices, includ- several programs at her church. Tia plans to attend a commu- ing junior class president. Her parents are Guy and Laura nity college for massage school and continue to be involved in Young. She plans to attend Walla Walla College to the church. study nursing. Nolan Kinne, son of Jeffrey and Wafia Kinne, plans to Kayla Hart is a graduate from Milo Adventist attend Walla Walla College in the fall. His positive attitude Academy and daughter of Ron and Marketa and willingness to help is evident through his involvement in Hart. As head resident assistant she leads out in leadership roles and spiritual activities at Upper Columbia personal Bible studies with fellow students in the Academy. He has been a student body chaplain, helped to dormitory. Additionally, she is the junior Sabbath organize a Katrina benefit, been a speaker for student Week of School leader, girls’ club president, and has been Prayer, and been involved in a student-led evangelistic series. involved in a mission trip to Mexico. She is He uses his musical gifts on the violin and guitar for spiritual leaning toward attending Walla Walla College gain instead of personal recognition. and majoring in elementary education. Donald Corson attends Walla Walla Valley Academy. He Garrison SinClair has been a helping-hand is a conscientious student who is loyal to his principles. An student since his freshman year at Mt. Ellis industrious and honest worker, he is also dedicated to helping Academy. Ask for his help with things such others and actively gives Bible studies at the academy. Son as moving, snow shoveling, lifting heavy of Alvin and Ruth Corson, he plans to attend Walla Walla items, and he is there with a “Caring Heart.” College where he intends to major in theology and become a Kayla Hart of Milo Adventist He has been an exemplary worker on build- PASTOR s Academy ing projects during mission trips. He has run the PA booth for the church, been a deacon, Linda Shaver, North Pacific Union Conference and continues to be a great example of certification registrar Christianity at work. Son of Ralph and Kristy
Garrison SinClair of Mt. Ellis Academy
Jennika Hanson of Donald Corson of Portland Adventist Walla Walla Valley Academy Academy
+6-:t(-&"/&3 15 Momentum “InTents” at WWC A Momentum Reaping Event
Day after day, in the temple Walla Walla College has been an active par- courts and from house to ticipant in Momentum along with the rest of the house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the North Pacific Union Conference. This school year good news that Jesus is the (2006–07), in addition to our emphasis on prayer Christ. Acts 5:42, NIV. and small groups, we have had three reaping series: In the fall, “There’s Something I Need to Tell You”; in the winter quarter, “The Revelation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation”; and the annual InTents meeting in the spring. The InTents meetings, now in their 15th year, have been intentionally evangelistic and target college students. The staff pitches a tent on campus. Sometimes college students are the speakers, but 7 this year we invited Ron Sydney, Ephesus Church pastor from Pasco, Washington, to be the speaker. The Lord blessed, and we had some surprises and rejoicings. Here are three: Victor N. Christ asks Brand A gentleman from Salt Lake City—a Mormon all his life—has never attended a Seventh-day New, who was recently Adventist meeting. He heard the music and baptized, to be his mission- came to the tent. He told his story of gambling addiction and other dysfunctional behaviors. He ary partner during the new loved what he heard and experienced under the harvest cycle. He explains 7 tent and expressed his desire to learn more of Adventism. that they each prayerfully A young lady who left her dysfunctional husband on the East Coast was walking her make a list of five people or baby one evening when she heard the music under families they would like to the tent and came. She gave her heart to Christ. The InTents team and the Spiritual Life and Mission office invite to join the Adventist Luke Warm can’t figure out are following up on these two people. movement. Then they get A third person, a college student, firmed up her commit- why church members keep ment to Jesus and the Seventh-day Adventist church under together frequently to pray talking about harvest cycles. the tent, and was baptized at her local church on the final for the 10. Brand New is “Sounds like way too much 3ABBATH s thrilled to be asked. Willing work or embarrassment to Pedrito Maynard-Reid, WWC vice president for spiritual life Helper also recruits a new and mission me,” he says. missionary partner.
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I won’t say my Toyota you? If anyone destroys God’s Corolla is old, but the insurance temple, God will destroy him; on it covers fire, theft and Corollas, for God’s temple is sacred, chariot collisions. For more and you are that temple” (1 than 230,000 miles now, my Corinthians 3:16-17, NIV). car has been as dependable I’ve nothing to push on as Old Faithful (the radiator Crack and Cash this deal. You can adapt it to does consistently overheat). your situation. You may be a And I wouldn’t trade it for a grandparent wishing to offer Mercedes Benz (OK, now I’m $1,000 ... CASH! All three of throwing “no premarital sex” this reward for your grandkids. exaggerating!). his kids determined to drain into the deal. The way we Perhaps you’re a kid, and you Recently a businessman Dad’s coffers some day. Just figure, a thousand bucks is want to float the idea past your hopped in for a ride when I recently Dan’s oldest child nothing compared to bailing parents. This suggestion comes found myself apologizing turned 20 and he scored a sweet our kids out of jail or paying in a file labeled, “If it’s helpful for the less-than-quiet cruise. payday. Their son said, “I’ve for a DUI accident or helping then use it!” “Not a problem,” he said, “I’m been offered drugs and drinks, them cope with the pain of What I like most about guessing your kids go to Rogers but I said to my friends, ‘Are promiscuity. I’m happy to offer this suggestion is that it has Adventist School and that’s you crazy? I’d lose a thousand an incentive to my girls if it opened up the channel of more important than a new car.” bucks if I took a swig of that helps to save them that pain. communication between us as Bingo. stuff.’” Our heavenly Father wants parents and our kids. Perhaps Frankly, I’m happy to drive So my wife and I made the to spare each of us from such the most important factor in a heap if it helps my kids to same offer to our girls Claire pain as well. The Bible teaches, keeping our kids drug-free receive a quality Christian and Lindsey (ages 7 and 11). “Don’t you know that you and pure is to have parents education. I, for one, am thrilled We adapted the idea—raising yourselves are God’s temple who are willing to talk about to send my kids to a school that the payoff age to 21, and and that God’s Spirit lives in the real issues kids face. By regularly teaches values that doing this, I have already had build character. several conversations with my For example, recently they oldest daughter about drugs and celebrated Red Ribbon Week at premarital sex. The talks have school. Each day the students been fun. were reminded of the perils of “So what are you going to do drugs, alcohol and tobacco. I’m with your $1,000?” I asked. all for help from the teachers “I dunno,” she said. “What who train my kids in this area. can I buy for $1,000?” To team up with teachers “You could buy Daddy’s in this effort, I pass along a car,” I said. suggestion I recently got from “Really?” her eyes swelled to my friend Dan Serns, North the size of kiwis. Pacific Union ministerial h2EALLYv s director. He explained how he made a deal with his kids that if they would go until they Karl Haffner, Walla Walla were 20 years old without College Church senior pastor, using any alcohol, drugs or writes from College Place, tobacco, he would give them Washington.
+6-:t(-&"/&3 17 Conference News ALASKA Ferry Cafeteria Becomes Music Hall
The students and teachers of the Sitka and Juneau schools embarked on a combined While traveling from Juneau to music performance and Native Ketchikan on the Alaska Marine cultures trip to Ketchikan and Highway ferry system, Juneau and Sitka students turned the Metlakatla April 18 through ferry cafeteria into a music 25 via the Alaska Marine practice hall. Highway ferry system. Charles Geary, Ketchikan Church pastor, and the Ketchikan Church family hosted the The students performed Alaska Heritage Museum, loneliness God feels as His students. God blessed the trip Sabbath morning for church a visit with internationally arms hunger for us to be in our with fantastic sunshine for the in Ketchikan. On Sunday, they renowned Alaskan totem carver Heavenly home with Him!” first several days, making the ferried to Metlakatla to perform and artist Nathan Jackson, trips remarked Linder in her Sabbath ferry trip around Southeastern at the Duncan Memorial to Totem Bight and Saxman sermon. “It is my prayer for Alaska a sheer delight! Church. The students returned Village, and the Promec Air our students that they, too, will On the ferry, Ruth Millard, to Ketchikan, and performed shop. ache for their Heavenly Father, Sitka teacher, transformed the once more Monday afternoon For Nickie Linder, Juneau and make it their goal to join in ferry cafeteria into a music at the Clover Pass Christian teacher, it was a nostalgic that incomparable reunion soon practice hall as the students Church and School. trip, as it was a return to her TO COMEv s practiced their hand chimes The trip also included home in Metlakatla after a pieces. Many of the passengers visits to the Southeast Alaska 40-year absence. “As often as Nickie Linder, Juneau Adventist stopped to say how much they Discovery Center, the Alaska we may ache for our earthly School teacher liked the music. Drydock and Shipyards, the homes, it cannot match the How Much Is It Worth? How does a church run a year. The worst-case projection year after year they remain in discouragement. Instead, I school with only one student? was that it would be in debt to place for Adventist as well as have the privilege of observing Sacrificially! Fifteen months the conference for $30,000. many non-Adventist kids. They dedicated, caring, Spirit-led ago, the Nome Church voted Instead, the school ended are isolated and are reachable teachers faithfully meeting to do whatever it took to keep “in the black” due to the only by plane or ferry. Three their kids each day and taking the school open for another sacrificial giving of the small of them occupy shared church every opportunity possible to congregation. space. The teachers leave their lead them to Jesus’ feet. The four Adventist small towns only two or three So why have Adventist schools not on times a year. Most of those trips schools in these out-of-the-way Alaska’s road system cost at least $500 just to reach places? Let me ask a different are small. Together Anchorage. question: What is the value they make up a Yet, when I visit each of the of just one kid? What are we cohort of fewer than schools twice each year I do willing to pay for one young 40 students, but yet, not observe depression and person who accepts Jesus’ INVITATION TO hFOLLOW -Ev s
Judith Thompson works with three of her Dillingham Adventist School students. The Dillingham School John Kriegelstein, Alaska frequently has 80 percent of its students coming from non- Conference education Adventist homes. superintendent ALASKA
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Conference News IDAHO Idaho Conference Delegates Re-elect Officers, Discuss Academy’s Future
Idaho Conference delegates, hard questions. “How can we met Sunday, May 20, and re- make the adjustments that elected officers Stephen L. enable our church to remain McPherson, president, Donald relevant in this changing A. Klinger, secretary, and world? How do we change Harold R. Dixon III, treasurer. while remaining true to our Delegates also confirmed unique core values?” He urged several departmental positions: each member to prayerfully Klinger, who serves as vice invest in three areas of president for administration, as personal and corporate focus: director of the communication 1) Nurture—re-establishing and trust services departments; an Adventist culture that Dixon, also vice president highlights the spirituality for finance, as ASI and of members, and raises a stewardship director; Paulette generation of children to Jackson as education director; be spiritual champions; and Ervin Furne, Nampa 2) Outreach—creating an Church pastor, as ministerial evangelistic climate that director in addition to his dynamically retools churches pastoral duties. from an institutional focus The other major item of note Delegates to the Idaho Conference Constituency Session vote on a back to that of a movement; during the day’s agenda was Gem State Academy issue by raising their voting cards. and 3) Endowment—working discussion of an endowment for together on the future of Gem State Adventist Academy approved the creation of three Visioning Committee is chaired Adventist education so that to keep alive the vision that committees to explore both by Paulette Jackson; the Land every child can attend an Dean Dennis and C.M. Muncey short- and long-term visions Use Committee by Stephen Adventist school. had when the academy was for the academy, investigate McPherson; and the Endowment Following its 51st relocated to the present site 40 options for the development Management Committee is constituency session, the Idaho years ago. The challenge: how or sale of the current property, chaired by Robert Hastings, Conference now looks ahead. to solve a growing shortfall and develop investment and North Pacific Union Conference With just over 6,300 members in funding. At question was a management strategies for a Association treasurer. spread throughout southern proposal to investigate the sale potential endowment. In closing, McPherson Idaho and a portion of eastern of a portion of the academy’s During this session, delegates challenged delegates to ask Oregon, conference leadership 385-acre property to fund an gave these committees further endowment. At a special 2006 approval to move ahead on constituency session delegates a) a long-term vision for the academy, b) a master plan for academy land development, and c) specific strategies for an endowment fund. The
During the discussion about the use of academy land, delegates examine a land use map which detailed potential sale parcels as well as areas to keep.
Idaho Conference officers and their wives, from left, Harold, vice-president for finance, and Janelle Dixon; Steve, president, and Sharon McPherson, Linda and Donald, vice president for administration, Klinger. IDAHO Conference News You Don’t Know How Much It Means Until It’s Over Seventh-day Adventist significantly added to my education is without a desire to serve Jesus and stand doubt one of the greatest up for who I am through Him. opportunities you can My education has also experience. Today, if I had brought my family closer never attended Seventh-day together in their common goal Adventist schools (Gem State of supporting and encouraging Academy), I don’t know me by coming to my games and The Gem State Academy Chorale under the direction of Ben Purvis where I’d be. The schools, performances or helping me sang during the devotional time at the 51st Idaho Conference education, experiences and earn the necessary money for Constituency session. staff have taught me so much Bible conferences or mission about coming up with my trips. However, providing an is encouraging members to Caldwell Church. The English own opinions, deciding what Adventist education for me become invested in greater meetings will be rebroadcast I believe in and then standing hasn’t always been easy. It evangelistic growth. During the Nov. 10–17 on the Hope up for those beliefs. I choose has created its own share of end of October, the conference #HANNEL s my own path; I don’t follow the struggles, but through it all will host two simultaneous world’s tradition. we’ve overcome and grown. evangelistic series, in English Steve Vistaunet, NPUC I have taken advantage of With graduation right around at the Cloverdale Church in communication director everything from being on the the corner, I finally understand Boise, and in Spanish at the volleyball, basketball and why we went through all of gymnastics teams, to traveling those sacrifices for schooling. all over the United States It is my belief that you truly (and Canada) with bells and don’t know how much it means band. This year Sound Wave, until it’s over. My Adventist New my bell group, performed at education means so much to Disney World in Florida. The me, and I wouldn’t have traded Idaho Conference mission trip to Peru in spring IT FOR THE WORLD s of 2006 and attending GYC Executive Committee (General Youth Conference) Danielle Lawson, member of the in December of 2006 both GSAA class of 2007
Stephen L. McPherson, Jacque Botimer chairman Christy Davy Donald A. Klinger, secretary Ted Edmister Sr. Harold R. Dixon III, treasurer Ed Heil Alita Henslee Paulette Jackson, superintendent Steve Meharry of schools Mickey Meyer Jamie Miller, teacher Sandy Schnell representative Sylvia Tetz Mike Schwartz, GSAA principal Ray Trees Tim Gray, pastor To maintain a 60-percent level Dwayne Kluchesky, pastor of lay member representation, Principal Mike Schwartz presents the Royal Daughter and Royal Edwin Lopez, pastor Son Awards to Danielle Lawson and Bob Ferree. Since 1979 an an additional two lay members anonymous donor has funded the award to honor seniors who Greg Aberle will be selected by vote of the exemplify Christian influence, leadership and scholarship. The award includes a $1,000 scholarship and the privilege of addressing Brock Bohlman COMMITTEE s classmates for the Baccalaureate service for graduation.
+6-:t(-&"/&3 21 22 MONTANA care ofthetuitionthrough instead, thechurchtakes There isnotuitioncharged; child canattendtheschool. since they make sureevery to thestudentsatFive Falls and gave thebenediction. up offering, sangspecialmusic service, readscripture,picked had apartasthey ledsong church April 14.Eachchild Christian Schoolinfrontof students fromFive Falls smiled asthey watched the our own sheltersinthegym blankets. many werewithoutpillows or what wecouldcarrywithus— starvation. We broughtonly about worldwide hungerand gymnasium andbegan tolearn Friday evening wemetat the and endedat6p.m.Sabbath. right afterlunchonFriday our goal! The famine began $3,500—more thandouble the famine andraisedabout and faculty participatedin will feedachildformonth. person was toraise$30,which worldwide. Ourgoalforeach to helpingstarvingpeople Vision, anorganization devoted and afundraiserfor World awareness ofhungerandpoverty fasting, was anactivity toraise famine, a30-hourperiodof weekend ofFeb. 23–24. The unique event—a famine—the Ellis Academy participatedina S G (-&"/&3t+6-: Conference News Special Connection Between Great Falls Church andSchool Members feelaspecialbond That nightweconstructed More than50students tudents and faculty at Mt. tudents andfaculty atMt. reat Falls Churchmembers Mt. Ellis Academy Funds Raise Students and Awareness toHelp Hunger Fight Five Falls SchoolLeads OutintheChurch Service Christian hours withnofood. Kim Belcher, Michelle Jordan andCiaraBrucehunkerdown after10 Christian Schoolheadteacher Christian Melissa Five Claridge, Falls 30-Hour Famine U H COLEEYMNH s MONTH EVERY SCHOOL THE RUN provided thefundsneededto and, throughfaith, Godhas year GreatFalls hastriedthis for theschool. This isthefirst offerings given specifically of clothes,notoothbrushes, one—no showers, nochanges was certainlyaninteresting have thatoneblanket. realize how thankfulIwas to blanket, andwas amazedto I was oneofthefew witha homelessness couldbelike. we gotaglimpseatwhat and thefloorvery hard; clothes. The nightwas cold newspapers andsleptinour of cardboardboxes and That Sabbathmorning Christian School provide the Students from Five Falls special music. MONTANA The tribeshadtowork together or having onlyonearmorleg. blind, notbeingabletospeak, various disabilitieslike being several memberswereassigned divided into“tribes,” inwhich returned tothegymand learned andexperienced so far. people sharedwhatthey had went tochurch,whereseveral drank fruitjuice. Then weall luxuries. For breakfast we no hairbrushesorany other Sabbath afternoonwe Kaytie Knight, MEAsophomore ONs DOING that words arenotcapableof can shareChrist’s love inaway time—and how servingpeople be togive—money, service, now whataministryitcan corner. Iunderstandbetter this world isthanmylittle my eyes tohow muchbigger civil war andpoverty opened to survive incountriestornby many peopleface every day hearing aboutthestrugglesso hunger andhomelessness meals I’ve ever had! enjoyed oneofthebest-tasting the famine withprayer, then closed theSabbathandended helping peopleinneed. We organizations dedicatedto we listenedtospeakers from clothes. such asfood,cleanwater and (written onslipsofpaper), in gamestowinsupplies Experiencing atasteof Throughout theafternoon Shelly Webber MONTANA BVCS Students and Hamilton Church Members Work Together The playground at Blodgett net climber. During the second kids, when they View Christian School was year, fundraising continued weren’t playing ready for a facelift. The under the direction of Lane, in the chips, equipment was aging and Tammy Harris, Heather Few helped to spread becoming unsafe for the kids. and Brenda Sheppler. And then them too. In addition, the equipment was it was time to start installing Spring so spread out that it made it the new equipment. brought the difficult for teachers to monitor The swing set stayed in its pull-up bars and the kids. So the Home and location, and everything else a new platform Blodgett View Christian School students enjoy School led by Joanne Jones has joined it. In the fall, the with all kinds of their new platform and playground equipment. decided some new equipment climber dome, fun hoop and accessories. The and a better location were net climber were put up. The platform took awhile to install, play set by going up, down and needed. Hamilton Church members but the kids waited patiently. everywhere. It was great to see The first year was spent came out to help move the play They had fun trying to guess God’s children playing in a safe raising funds for the new equipment closer together and what accessory it was going AREA s equipment. Jones, Brenda Lane put the wood chips down for to be and where it would go. and Charlene Twist raised safety. The fun began as the Finally the day came when Tammy Harris, BVCS Home and enough money to purchase the wood chips started coming, they could play on the set. The School leader climbing dome, fun hoop and truckload after truckload. The kids rushed to the new platform A New Chapter Begins at Mt. Ellis Academy
The oldest Adventist God has worked miracles boarding academy broke all along the way to provide ground on a bright new the resources needed to begin future on alumni weekend in this exciting new chapter in April. Construction of a new the school’s history. In the cafeteria at Mt. Ellis Academy meantime, Mt. Ellis continues is underway with a projected to offer an unmatched family completion date of Dec. 1, environment, excellence in 2007. The new cafeteria will be learning, opportunities to grow named the Allaway Dining Hall in Christ and share the gospel, in honor of Robert and Blanche Board members, Building Committee members and students prepare and its very own ski area. The Allaway, who served as shop to turn some dirt at the groundbreaking for the new cafeteria. BEST IS YET TO COME s teacher and food service director from 1944 to 1971. to young people until the Lord faculty with up-to-date learning Darren Wilkins, MEA principal The new cafeteria represents comes to take us home. spaces and technology with phase one of a 10-year The primary objectives of which to teach. master plan to rebuild the the master plan are: To provide a campus that cafeteria, residence halls, and To provide students a safe, allows teachers to take the administration building in efficient and attractive physical learning process outdoors. addition to a new church. The plant in which to learn and plan is an ambitious one, but it grow. represents Montana’s optimism To ensure the sustainability An artist’s conception for the future of the school and of the school until Jesus comes. of the Allaway Dining Hall, currently under its intention to keep ministering To provide our excellent construction.
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OREGON De RefugilInfantilOrphanage. Lupita, anorphanfrom theHogar senior KaraLeighKandollwith Columbia Adventist Academy Oct. 20. planning abig50threunionon through ninthgradeandis 65 studentsinkindergarten teaching 20preschoolers,plus same. Currentlytheschoolis education hasremainedthe location andpositive, Christian if thenamehaschanged, Valley ChristianSchool. Even and presentlyrestsatCentral to Central Valley Jr. Academy name oftheschoolhaschanged eight. Through theyears, students ingradesonethrough Union School,startedwith34 Albany Seventh-day Adventist a smallschool,Corvallis- Academy seniorgirls,Shari what fourColumbia Adventist knowledge togooduse? That’s class, whynotputyour I F (-&"/&3t+6-: Conference News CAA Spanish Class Puts CAA SpanishClassPuts Central Central Valley School Christian f you’re takingSpanish ıfty yearsago,in1957, Language to GoodUse on Mexico Mission Trip Celebrates 50 Years are many outreachactivities have ever beenapartof. There one ofthemostactive schoolsI fall in love withJesus.“Thisis students tomake friendsand School isstillaplacefor worship withPastor Freske.” Jesus atCentral Valley during continues, “Ilearnedtolove teacher, Ms.McMurray.” She a deskwhilelisteningtoour and sittinginarigidchairat I rememberwearingskirts in gradesonethroughfour. says: “Therewere20students She was inthirdgradeand when theschoolfirst opened. south ofNavajoa. College (Colegio Pacifico) the groupvisited Adventist the lastweekend ofthetrip, services attheorphanage.On week serviceandtheSabbath able toparticipateinthemid- the children. They alsowere and, ofcourse,playingwith organizing donatedclothes the kitchenandclassrooms, time cleaningandorganizing Mexico, thegroupspent two weeksthey spentin the trip. and grandparentsalsowenton Juarez, Mexico. Someparents near theSeaofCortezin Villa De RefugilInfantil Orphanage when they wenttotheHogar Williams didinFebruary Nickele Prahland Tristinn Booth, KaraLeighKandoll, Central ValleyChristian Pam (Luna)Lytle remembers For sixdaysofthealmost Juarez, Mexico. two weekshelpingattheHogarDeRefugilInfantilOrphanagein Villa Four seniorColumbiaAdventist Academy studentsspentalmost Fairchild andAlexis Rodriguez, currentthird-graders attheschool. 50 years ago, standswithBraiden Wallace, Amy McConnell, Kacey Pam (Lytle) Luna, athird-grader whenCentral Valley first opened OREGON and four. who alsoteachesgradesthree students,” sharesJuliaDewey, among thestaff, boardandthe the ChristianatmosphereIfelt to beprincipalherebecauseof learning experiences. Ichose for thestudents,aswellfun from anyone ontheschool done allwithoutany prodding was raisedandthework was trip was planned,themoney difference intheirworld. This take theinitiative tomake a students—students who cost—what ablessing. a different flight,atnoextra delay, they wereabletogeton their flight. After aone-day lines attheborder, they missed along theway, includinglong of many littlecircumstances home. However, onaccount states tocatchtheirflight the groupheadedbackto good timestolastalifetime, For moreinformationabout CAA isproudofits Filled withthememoriesand correspondent Lara CAAGLEANER Dowie, sixth-grade teacher sixth-grade Lisa Sheldrake, CVCS fifth-and Mexico. in Refugil InfantilOrphanage of theorphansatHogarDe senior Nickele Prahlhugstwo Columbia Adventist Academy 2 s /2 31630 S.E.Hwy. 34, Tangent, 7820. The schooladdressis com orcallherat(541)928- Mills athmills1120@hotmail. the reunion,e-mailHarriet OLNTB RUEs PROUDER BE COULDNT unleashing ontheworld; we staff. What greatkidsweare OREGON 25 Lara Dowie (-&"/&3 FDDVFKRRORUJ “If you need help and you “If you need help and CAA principal, Gary Brown, ask Mr. Belin, you know he’ll ask Mr. say yes.” says, “Students, current and think tell me when they former, immediately of CAA, they That says Belin. think of Mr. a lot to me about the kind of TEACHER AND PERSON THAT HE ISv s +6-:t Lara Dowie, CAA GLEANER Lara correspondent VWK*UDGXDWLQJ&ODVV ZZZ And the students love Belin. And the students love Belin always asks how “Mr. Belin seen Mr. “I have never Conference News Conference here from there, he gets quite here from there, he gets “There is up at times. choked no doubt this is what he loves passionate and that he is very Congleton, Tami says about it,” member. CAA staff Here are some things they shared about him. cares!” I’m doing…and he really a big teddy like mad…he’s bear!” Reavis Belin, CAA teacher, assists sophomore John Miller with a assists sophomore John Miller CAA teacher, Belin, Reavis geometry question. 1( WK6WUHHW%DWWOH*URXQG:$ 7KH&ODVVRI,V&$$· &RQWDFW8V -RLQ2XU7UDGLWLRQRI([FHOOHQFH Reavis Belin has quite a Reavis Some of the classes that Some of the classes that welding, algebra, drafting, welding, algebra, drafting, and geometry. woodworking after all these years, But even and has an Belin is innovative creative endless supply of fun, for kids to learn. 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teacher at Columbia Adventist Adventist teacher at Columbia 29 years. Academy (CAA) for the He has personally taught a quarter students in more than OREGON 26 OREGON in asmalltown, sothat’s Seventh-daychurch Adventist new stepmom. They attendeda moved inwithourdadand would bethebestforusifwe brothers andIdecidedthatit more thanthedivorce. My I rememberthathurtingme my dadgotremarried,and through. Then whenIwas 8, personal decisionstohelpme turned torebellionandbad disliked. Iwas sohurtthatI figure, whichIhighly brother becameafather- moved out,andmyolder I weredevastated. Mydad divorced. Mybrothersand I want todo. Milo fortwo years,that’s what talk about,but afterattending was never reallyanything to priority inmylife.Ialso with Godisthemostimportant having apersonalrelationship where Ihave learnedthat I was able tocomeMilo, but never accepted. drug users.Iwas offered drugs, my friends.Mostofthemwere school, Iusuallyhungoutwith because Iwas usedtoit. After fight. Ididn’t reallymindit he andmymomwould often When myfather was around, up byfishing andalcohol. my dad’s timewas oftentaken brothers werealways around, M A (-&"/&3t+6-: Conference News When Iwas 7,myparents Through generoussponsors, Student Chooses Theology asaResult theSchool’s of Chooses Student Theology Influence Inspired Career Choices Made atMilo lthough mymomand y relationshipwithChrist Adventist Boarding the Opportunities SchoolProvided Finding Jesus atMilo Brittany Reynolds beginsarelationshipwithJesusontheMilocampus. really enjoyed. elementary school,whichI us toasmallprivate Christian where wewenttoo. They sent encouraged metosearchforthe memorable experiences. to lessons,but through God’s love, notjustbylistening things abouttheBibleand for. Ihave learnedcountless here, Ihave feltloved andcared God. Duringmyfouryears a personalrelationshipwith Milo, Iprobablywouldn’t have especially Pastor Carl Wilkens. share adviceandtheirstories, staff andstudentsarewillingto Bible arevery important. The daily andunderstandingthe learned thattalkingtoGod The staff atMilohas If Iwouldn’t have attended Matthew Pierson, MAASenior OREGON moved backhometoattend I enjoyed myyearthere,I freshmen yearandeven though THEIR LIVESKNOWING 'OD s in themostimportantareaof forward tohelpingotherpeople in mychoice.Iamlooking teacher was abiginspiration a careerintheology. MyBible It hasalsohelpedmetochoose to searchforGodandfind Him. made meintoaservant. one thatdeveloped slowly and happened allatonce,but itwas It wasn’t ahugechangethat privilege, mylifewas changed. chose totake advantage ofthat truth ineverything Ido. When I I decidedtogoMilomy Being atMilohashelpedme theology incollege. teacher hasinspiredhim tostudy Matthew Pierson says hisBible MAAjunior Reynolds, Brittany 'ODS LOVE s their lives withthefullness of help othersfill theemptinessin choice insocialwork. Iwant to which hasledmetomycareer about thejoy ofservingothers, today inChrist.I’ve learned happier withthelifeIlive experienced. Iammuch heard about,but hadnever and find theGodthatIhad allowed metofind myself atmosphere oncampushas loving family. The spiritual Milo islike ahomewithbig, have grown closertoGod. wait togetbackMilo. year, even depressed.Icouldn’t big. Iwas very unhappy that year. Ididn’t like it—itwas so public schoolmysophomore Since I’ve cameback,I
28 OREGON Darla Milam,andDale teachers have beenGailHill, teacher. Otherinfluential with ElainaMathisenas beginning mathandreading, off toagoodstartinBible, In kindergarten, Michaelgot positive influenceinhislife. many adultshave hada Adventist ChristianSchool. all startedatMid-Columbia were aboutthesameage.It were baptizedwhenthey of fourchildren.Hissiblings Church pastor. by Pat Milligan,HoodRiver Michael Esquivel was baptized what happenedonFeb. 24: leaders helpedtobringabout T faculty andfamilies. says good-bye tostudents, principal for thepast11years, Barbara Livesay, Livingston’s (-&"/&3t+6-: Conference News A Pathfinder isBaptized Michael isfortunatethat Michael, 13,istheyoungest eachers andPathfinder MCACS Teachers aStrong Influence Livesay Leaves Livingstone off. It’s nosecretthatfamily on hercomputertotopit screensaver offamily portraits shelves, withaslideshow room—on herdeskandon Livesay hadsurrounding the of pictureframesBarbara help but noticethevast number for myinterview, Icouldn’t newspaper, “ issue ofLivingstone’s student published previously inan to seehergo. This articlewas the entire school familyissad loved andadmired leader, and leaving. Shehasbeenamuch- announced thatshewouldbe past 11years. the for Adventist Academy the principalofLivingstone S Church leader communication Joyce Hood Gallentine, River ULUIOM s UNIFORM FULL friends attendedhisbaptismin Michael’s Pathfinder club frequent weekend campouts. special spiritualtimesontheir Staley, co-directors, included Gary HalbaschandRalph the Pathfinder clubwhere grow. has continuedtostudyand DeWeber, histeacher, Michael current principal,andBobbie time. With PeterHardy, the the schoolprincipalatthat Barbara Livesayhasbeen itting inheroffice, waiting Michael hasbeenpartof The Roar.” This year, she one ofhisPathfinder directors, andPat Milligan, hispastor. From left: Michael EsquivelstudiestheBible Halbasch, withGary job,” Livesay sayssincerely. I love everything aboutmy it all.“Ilove youguys,and and willmissbeingapartof enjoyed watching thegrowth a placeinherheart.She’s Livingstone willalways have kids andstaff, it’s clearthat in thework she’s donehere. we’ve seentheevidence of that something formetodo. And says, “TheLordhasalways had if she’ll take anotherjob,but on histrips.Sheisnotsure like tohave hercomewithhim husband travels alotandwould which iswhysheleaving. Her spend moretimewithfamily, behind her, Livesay isreadyto family toheraswell. Livingstone hasbeenlike a plays amajorroleinherlife. OREGON uniform for hisbaptism. Notallmembers werepresent. The Mid-ColumbiaPathfinder ClubofHoodRivercameinfulldress Michael Esquivel, farleft, intheHoodRiverChurch. wasbaptized Hearing hertalkaboutthe With 11yearsofhardwork journalism student journalism Jaimie Myaing, LAA senior EE EFROTN s FORGOTTEN BE NEVER and love forLivingstone will Livesay’s compassionatespirit this schoolwhatitistoday, soul intoajobthathasmade true. Puttingherheartand the work shehasbegun.” Dickerson. “Ihopetocontinue says new principalJon emotionally, andspiritually,” excel academically, physically, are freeandencouragedto school aplacewherestudents resentful aboutherleaving. on herface, it’s hardtobe grandchildren, asmileradiating beloved childrenandadored family portrait,pointingout But asIwatched herholda His words couldn’t bemore “Mrs. Livesay hasmadethis
!!"!#$ % 30 OREGON a totalof$5,000through students atHVJA have raised School” toNOAA. This year, commitment tobethe“Sister They signedup foratwo-year Hood View wanted tohelp. was hitbyHurricaneKatrina, (NOAA) Adventist Academy service. local andnationalcommunity difference intheworld through HVJA isfocusedonmakinga follow thismottodevoutly. The staff, studentsandparents life andforcommunityservice. love forGod,learning, centered lifebyinstillinga preparing peopleforaChrist- Academy’s (HVJA) purposeis volunteer contractors. With homes forprofessional prepared thedamaged renovations andpersonally worth ofsuppliestoward the schoolgave $10,000 of Seventh-day Adventists, South CentralConference American Division and a partnershipwiththeNorth Hurricane Katrina. Through four homesdamagedby New Orleanstohelprepair over vacation. Medford, Ore.,chosemissions School (RVAS) studentsin when Rogue Valley Adventist and blessingstofourfamilies season ofprayerbroughthope T H (-&"/&3t+6-: Conference News When New Orleans RVAS studentswentto ools, magicmarkers, anda ood ViewJunior Rogue Valley’s Mission toNew Orleans HoodJunior ViewAcademy need. Eighth-grade studentsputtogether “homeless packets” for thosein Making inNew aDifference Orleans have used thismoney tofund The studentsinNew Orleans a Read-a-Thoninthespring. Bike-a-Thon inthefall and her backtoNew Orleans,was of stateuntilajobcanbring taking refugewithfamily out life. Onehomeowner, currently for theeveryday blessings of students gainedanappreciation roofs. will beusedasraftersinthe on 2x4lengthsoftimberthat of hopeandencouragement to permanentlywritepromises students usedmagicmarkers unique testimony ofhope: The the extra Christianmilewitha with youthfulzeal,they went finally,neighborhoods. And and mowers they beautified inside ofhomes. With rakes they guttedandcleanedthe sledgehammers andcrowbars, Helping inNew Orleans,the Chaperone helpswriteBible promisesThresia Haugen ontimber. strives tohelp the local necessary programs. their OutdoorSchoolandother love, loyalty, spiritualityand and family: laughter, support, blessedness oftheirhome adjectives thatdescribedthe the studentssharedaloud await thereturnoffamilies, empty, guttedhomesthat Standing inacirclethe homes they worked on. her houseandthethreeother and family withprayers. word forthemtoblessherhome work ofthestudentsandsent overwhelmed withthevolunteer In addition,Hood View The studentsdedicated Holley Bryant, HVJAHolley Bryant, principal principal FowlerFylvia Kline, RVAS INFORMATION s (503) 663-4568forregistration IN EDUCATION s faith-based traditionofservice Adventist Schoolaffirmed their in theirchoiceRogue Valley mission over vacation; and reaffirming thechoiceof project toanendwhile of prayerbroughtthemission these attributes. the homeandfamilies withall memories. Then they blessed focused school,pleasecall to beapartofthisservice- foods forourfooddrives. bring incannedfoodsandbaby school bandedtogetherto living communities. The whole placemats forlocalassisted- the localHumaneSocietyand They alsomadepettoys for socks andothernecessities. shampoo, soap,toothpaste, “homeless packets” containing students puttogether community. Eighth-grade A moving, tearfulseason If youwant yourstudent individual attention committed teachers quality education exceptional music
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Christ-centered volunteerism mission projects service-focused 32 OREGON Store hadfeaturedaschool. first timethePortland Apple nationwide, but thiswas the 2,000 schoolsattheirstores player, hasfeaturedmorethan iPod andQuick Time media Macintosh computer, the professionals, peersandparents. and receive feedbackfrom the studentsachancetodisplay Portland. The experience gave the Apple Store”indowntown their work at“SchoolNight (PAA) hadachancetoshow off Portland Adventist Academy and Digital Art coursesat S (-&"/&3t+6-: Work atLocal Computer Store Conference News Digital Art Show Art Digital Apple, motherofthe 0 3% P PAA Display Students Their tudents taking Digital Media tudents takingDigitalMedia /24,!.$ freckled pear studio ORTLAND / 4( 2%'/. ! 6%.5% & 0 8 ( A headed forcollege thisfall. the curriculum. digital broadcastingsegment to school yearKooy isaddinga commercial editing.Next photography, andmovie and digital imaging, Web design, familiar withthetoolsof teaches studentstobecome Kooy education. for Adventist of theleadersindigitalmedia instructor. Mark Kooy, PAA’s MacLab this anannualshow,” said and wecertainlyplantomake “We’re honoredtobethefirst, Many ofthestudentsare PAA isconsideredtobeone DVENTIST WWWPAASDAORG A sixth-grade teacher. for PAA withBarbaraPlubell, Portland Adventist School Elementary Senior ChristineEscalantediscussesherpromotional coloringbook communication toolofthe outstanding GPA atPAA. digital imagingandforher universities forherwork in to oneofPortland’s local her a$40,000scholarship well. Schroeder’s work earned the class,but sheexcelled as much.” Shenotonlyenjoyed Schroeder. “Ienjoyed itso digital imagingclasses,” says of them.“ItookMr. Kooy’s Chelsea Schroederisone CADEMY Digital mediaisthe
and characterdrivenindividuals. emy preparesstudentstoenteradulthood asChristcentered ment oftheworld. Their timeatPortland Adventist Acad- responsible citizensandmakeacontribution tothebetter- studies andextracurricularactivitiesthatpreparethemtobe activities. PAA studentsalsobene triculation, communityoutreachandparticipationinchurch ranked nearthetopinstandardizedtestscores,collegema- C C HARACTER HRIST Through theyears,PAA studentshaveconsistently
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DRIVEN correspondent Liesl Vistaunet, PAA GLEANER . . IN COMMON NATIONWIDE s education that Adventists have the commitmenttoquality way toshow communities at the Apple Store”isa experiences. “SchoolNight for theircollege andcareer its studentstopreparethem to bringingthosetools future. PAA iscommitted fi t fromabroadrangeof UPPER COLUMBIAConference News Colleen Nilsson Dedicated Librarian for 39 Years At Milton-Stateline Adventist School
Colleen Nilsson has in the history of the school. for achieving record numbers completed her 39th year at She has gone on eighth-grade of books read this year. Milton-Stateline Adventist class trips almost every year, She embodies the essence of School (MSAS). She has coordinated artwork for special Adventist education with her worked for MSAS for her programs, worked tirelessly warm smile, love of children, entire career, filling the to computer-automate book encouraging words, and roles of librarian, teacher listings in the school library, organizational skills. Truly, and administrative assistant. and led out in a major reading Nilsson has been a blessing to She has touched the lives of project to improve student -3!3 OVER THE PAST YEARS s hundreds of people during her reading scores. To motivate Colleen Nilsson with her warm education ministry. students to read, Nilsson even Dave Gillham, MSAS principal smile and love of children She has worked at MSAS spent the day reading on top of embodies the essence of longer than any other person the school, rewarding students Adventist education.
SJA Students UPPER COLUMBIA Take Field Trip What do you get when SJA has a long history of you take two teachers and 27 traveling with students, both excited students to see three on mission trips as well as amazing exhibits? You get a study tours throughout the recent overnight field trip to Northwest. One of our goals is Seattle with Spokane Junior to offer a variety of educational Academy (SJA) students in opportunities to our students. grades seven to 10. So when the upper-grade Spokane Junior Academy students in the seventh to tenth grades teachers at SJA heard about viewed the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle the Dead Sea Scrolls being as well as visiting the Museum of Flight during an overnight field trip. on display at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center, they thought approached the Pepper Tree how God works on the minds it would be wonderful to Inn in Auburn and received a of men to come up with take their students to see the donation of 10 hotel rooms, inventions, ideas and art 2,000 year-old Old Testament enough free rooms for the which reminded everyone manuscripts. However, it entire group. With the cost per how infinitely brilliant He seemed like the time and cost to student now more affordable, is. The Dead Sea Scrolls do the trip would be too much. all the students were able to go! renewed faith in the validity Then the teachers heard about Why did we take this trip? and accuracy of Scripture as “Bodies: The Experience” and a The primary reason was to it has been handed down to Leonardo DaVinci exhibit at the show God to our students us through the centuries. By Museum of Flight, and decided in three different ways. The exposing our students to these to see if they could make the Bodies exhibit showed the ideas, they have had their faith trip a reality. creative genius of God in STRENGTHENED s Four Spokane Junior Academy students pose with a pilot’s Several interested parents making our bodies in such statue at the Museum of Flight in agreed to underwrite a major an incredibly complex way. Rick Jordan, SJA seventh and Seattle. portion of the trip. One parent The DaVinci exhibit showed eighth-grade teacher
+6-:t(-&"/&3 33 34 UPPER COLUMBIA no ideawewereeven inthe had won first place! We had that ourteam, The Parabolas, tournament emceeannounced do ourbest.It’s ourfirst year.” saying repeatedly, “We’ll just cheering eachotheron,and tournament, askingquestions, great attitudethroughtheentire ability. The studentshada everything tothebestof our doing, but wehadtriedtodo we weren’t surewhatwewere Tournament. We stillfeltlike for theNorthPacific Union Walla Walla College in April hard tobereadygo Robotics. Mystudentsworked for onehourwedidLEGO Junior Academy. experience lastfall atSpokane dorm issueslike lateleaves, assistant (RA),todealwith of guys,chairedbyaresident dorm council. the dorm,includingnew in several uniqueactivities in spearheaded andbeeninvolved doing anything else!Hehas he can’t imaginehimself as UCA’s boys’ dean,and (UCA). Upper Columbia Academy Willis, isdoingjustthatat such dedicatedman,John a difference inyourlife.One remember adeanwhomade school yearsandyoumay L T (-&"/&3t+6-: Robotics Present aChallengeto SJA Students Conference News We wereamazedwhenthe Every Fridaymorning Willis organized acommittee This is Willis’ thirdyear hink backtoyourboarding EGO Roboticswas anew What aDifference aDeanMakes UPPER COLUMBIA Tournament Winners Proceed toNational Competition Union LEGORobotics Tournament at Walla Walla inApril. College SJA todiscover studentswereamazed they hadwonPacific theNorth We didn’t win,but wehada Andrews University inMay. the nationalcompetitionat the privilege ofgoingonto running! Part ofourteam had head RA,sumsitupbestwhen place forgood,” Willis declares. campus becomesastronger strong maleleaders,theentire stronger. “Whenyouhave men, thusmakingthecampus to createleadersintheyoung they cancallhome.” Hestrives guys feellike brothers,aplace a family environment, where is “tomake thedormfeellike comments Willis. while stillunderourdirection,” as many decisionsaspossible, empowering theguystomake has beenvery successfulandis code challenges.“Thisprogram dorm worship tardiesanddress Senior AndrewVizcarra, Willis’ missionforthedorm one ofhisdormboys. Willis isalways willingtohelp Ready withaquick smile, John correspondent Slavens,Carmen UCAGLEANER two, includinggoingtothe opportunity forafield tripor next year. We even hadthe about whatwecoulddobetter great timeandlearnedmore !CADEMY s the guysofUpperColumbia a difference inthelives of your dedicationinmaking shows!” He loves whathedoes,andit brings himtotalrespectbyall. handles himselfandothers sure they areOK. The way he everything possibletomake his boys, doinganything and he says,“Dean Willis isallfor Thank you,John Willis, for ninth- and tenth-grade teacher ninth- andtenth-grade Ruth Lenz, SJA coachand robotics THAT THEY WERE FRIENDS OF *ESUS s everyone whoobserved them The Parabolas witnessed to all thesethingsandmore. anger—we experienced synthesis, stressreliefwithout overcoming stagefright, gracious professionalism, attitude, challenge,patience, creativity, research,positive solving, encouragement, many: teamwork, problem- benefits tomystudentswere school, give itawhirl. The trying LEGORoboticsatyour Ford MuseuminDetroit. Battle CreekandtheHenry Historic Adventist Villagein If youhaven’t considered 2074 ConferenceUPPER News COLUMBIA The Mission of WWVA’s Acro Knights “ What does it take to be as nursing homes, schools, afternoon during the winter acrobatics can teach children a gymnast?” is a frequent county fairs, hot-air balloon and spring months working to work as a team and to trust question asked by Scott festivals, college and university with area elementary students each other as they hold or catch Schafer, head coach of the basketball games and during in a Junior Acro program. This another during the practices,” Acro Knights from Walla Walla half-time at professional group of 40 to 45 aspiring says Julia Hanson, a senior. Valley Academy. Answers to basketball games. They’ve gymnasts puts on their own Following a program at the question are as varied as the told the children’s story and program and then joins the Assumption Elementary in audiences for whom the group even “preached” the sermon in Acro Knights in the annual Walla Walla, the athletic is performing. churches using their gymnastic Home Show each May. director for the Catholic Through a series of precise skills. In an attempt to assist schools commented to one of and daring tosses, flips, three- In March 2005 the team WWVA students who desire the adults with the Acros, “We highs, tumbling done in small traveled to Hawaii where to become an Acro Knight, are always blessed when you and large group routines, team they presented programs for Coach Schafer teaches a one- come each year. Your kids tell members then demonstrate the a hospital and did impromptu semester class, Introduction it right, both physically and four attributes of risk, strength, clinics and programs on to Acros, in the fall of each spiritually, with their lives and flexibility, and trust Coach beaches and in street shows. year. This affords students not routines. Schafer emphasizes throughout March 2007 found them in only P.E. credit but helps them Coach Schafer, reflecting the group’s performances. Belize where they put on develop gymnastics skills in on the Belize trip, said, “We Now in their 12th season Vacation Bible Schools, anticipation of trying out for use our performances to give this year’s team of 30 members worked on construction the team. our students a sense of mission have made both young and old projects and again hosted A new program for the Acro and how they can use all their hold their collective breath programs and clinics. “It was team in the spring of 2006–07 talents to witness for Christ.” while routines of balance and tiring and hard work but worth was operating four after-school “Kids telling it right strength unfold in front of the effort,” commented one programs every day for four physically and spiritually” them. team member. weeks at local elementary perhaps best sums up the Each year the group puts While the team practices schools. Team members rotated practice and mission of on approximately 30 to 35 three times a week perfecting and juggled their schedules to WWVA’s Acro Knights programs throughout the their own routines, they make all these programs GYMNASTICS TEAM s Walla Walla Valley and the also spend one to two operate effectively. Northwest in such venues hours each Sunday “Being involved in John Deming, WWVA principal
WWVA’s Acro Knights not only perform daring acts of gymnastic skill but they also give clinics to area schools, go on mission trips and give of themselves both physically and spiritually.
36 (-&"/&3 UPPER COLUMBIA 37 (-&"/&3 unanimously. As Heidi Reich, unanimously. commented, senior, WWVA I “Through this experience, helping that I love discovered PEOPLEv s +6-:t Jaci Toews, WWVA senior WWVA Toews, Jaci Conference News Conference difficult to get all the funds we to get all the funds difficult needed, and sometimes we got worth it was discouraged, but Rosas continues, “It was it.” that we to know rewarding were doing something good for people, and maybe touching Her classmates their lives.” echoed her sentiment Working with Christian Outreach International and Habitat for Habitat for International and with Christian Outreach Working trip of service to the a class chose seniors WWVA’s Humanity, Fla. Beach, Vero neighborhoods of As usual, there is a story (509) 525-1050 . International and Habitat International and Habitat the class for Humanity, as performed tasks such the elderly for yard work or handicapped, painting furniture, houses, moving sorting shingles, and cleaning up the grounds of a rehab center. Early in their behind the story. the class of 2007 junior year, that their senior class voted They trip be a mission trip. fundraising and making began WWVA plans. Liz Rosas, senior and vice president of the class, sums it up: “It was Walla Walla Valley Academy Valley Walla Walla www.wwva.org
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Serve in Florida WWVA Seniors WWVA The 38 young people who f you had been in the f you had been in the I made up this group were Academy’s Valley Walla Walla senior class, who (WWVA) were in Florida for their class in cooperation Working trip. with Christian Outreach Filsbury Neighborhood of Vero Vero of Neighborhood Filsbury Beach, Fla., on the mornings and 20, you would April 19 of of grinning seen a group have black young people, carrying garbage bags and picking up and trash, or wielding rakes were on they Clearly, shovels. And not just any a mission. one of service. mission, but UPPER COLUMBIA UPPER 38 UPPER COLUMBIA demonstration in April was Dutch. rope routines,andeven double as wellpartnerroutines,long own routineswithfancy steps, students weredeveloping their footed jump.Beforelong, the basicsideswingandtwo- Activity Book. speed ropeandJumpRope Every studenthastheirown girls fill thegymwithjumping. energetic groupofboys and Wednesday afterschool. This students tohelp,work outevery six, alongwithsomeolder students ingradesonethrough Thanksgiving 2006. Thirty jump-rope teamjustafter School (YACS) began a newly acquired jump-rope skills. Students at YACS putonashow inthegymtodemonstratetheir Renee Titus demonstratetheirdouble Dutch skills. From left: Kayla Potts, Jackie Soberanis, Rachel Jorgensen and Y (-&"/&3t+6-: Conference News The first jump-rope Students began bylearning Jumping forJoy akima Adventist Christian akima Adventist YACS Jump-rope Program UPPER COLUMBIA correspondent Susan Bailey, YACS GLEANER TO *UMP FOR *OY s students. We plantocontinue physical healthofeachour spiritual, academicand YACS weencouragethe way tostayhealthyandat to practiceandimprove. well. YACS studentscontinue Thursday parentprogramas YACS talentshow anda Students performedatthe individual andpartner skills. demonstrated theirfavorite skills. After that,students performing fourdifferent in abasictwo-minute routine great! Studentsparticipated Jumping ropeisanexcellent as ithelpedinpreparationfora gangs. This projectwas timely vandalized bytwo feuding churches, whichhadbeen the localSeventh-day Adventist upgrade theexterior ofone of trip thisspring. annual eighth-grademission to Ensenada,Mexico, fortheir Joshua Aguilar’s mother, went MAKE OTHER SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS s were spenttorepainttheschool, renovate theballfield, and P.E. equipmentandcomputer improvement. Fundslastyear year aredesignatedtogosuch improvements asnew desks, generous amountsraisedfromtheprevious years.Fundsthis to fourhours.Nearly$15,000was raised thisyeartoadd walked inthe safetyof Walla Walla College’s trackforup school spirit.Studentsinpreschoolthrougheighthgrade May 4.Nearlyallthestudentsparticipated,showing incredible annual walk-a-thon forhealthandschool improvement on Dave Gillham, MSASprincipal his wifeJamie,andLolita, with theirteacherRandyFoss, from HermistonJr. Academy Peterson, two eighth-graders M J At Milton-Stateline Adventist School Hermiston Jr. Academy oshua Aguilar and Joshua and oshua Aguilar They hadtheopportunity to ilton-Stateline Adventist Schoolcompleteditsfourth Go South of theBorderGo Southof Walk-a-thon Eighth-graders Randy Foss, HJA principal FUN TOO s worked hardandhadalotof community.students The who arereachingouttotheir encouragement tothemembers church building. This was an best toputanew face onthe people face, andthey didtheir by thepoverty thatthese Vacation BibleSchool. this summertoconducta youth groupthatwillfollow second Seventh-day Adventist Both boys wereimpressed 39 WASHINGTON
Heidi Martella (-&"/&3 Washington Conference Washington spelling bee in May: Baker Baker spelling bee in May: School, Christian View Cypress Adventist School, Cedarhome Christian School, Kirkland Adventist School, Skagit Adventist School, Sky Adventist School and Valley Christian Elementary Whidbey School. The students bravely for an words spelled off audience of peers, teachers and parents. Adventist in marketing believes Christian education, and sent (board 30 representatives members, teachers, principals to the North staff) and office Marketing American Division Seminar in Corpus Christi, where 150 people Texas, ATTENDED s +6-:t Heidi Martella, Washington Washington Martella, Heidi communication internConference First- and second-graders and second-graders First- Vista Elementary at Buena give their pennies, School quarters and an dimes, nickles, ADRA’s occasional dollar for Feed the Children program. . Lexie Walgren, Poulsbo Adventist School School Adventist Poulsbo Walgren, Lexie Zach for steadies a board sixth-grader, build as they a second-grader, Daman, garden. their school beds for seven seven used their annual Auburn Adventist Adventist Auburn —Haley Rasco, 11, —Haley participated in a Students in grades one Joy Matthews and her Matthews Joy Three young ladies in The associated student The associated student through eight from schools giant schnauzer, Zion, Zion, giant schnauzer, of Prayer for Week presented Olympia Christian School for Heaven In the “Training in 5 Steps” program, they of words demonstrated five such as “Come” and salvation, “Be ready.” Sequim Mallory Rasco, 12, and Madisen their 12—wanted Cotter, layers many baptism to have chose to They of symbolism. their commitment tomake toChrist on Easter weekend celebrate His resurrection and their resurrection into a life with Christ. body of Academy to raise $587.04 talent show Bank as a Food Auburn for the Auburn of thank you to the City the girls’ for their support after in 2003. dormitory fire The garden club Kerry Tretheway, PAS PAS Tretheway, Kerry principal compost collected on site. responded with a letter granting the request and students’ commending them for a “thorough and well DONEv PROPOSAL s
won won and held an open house Buena Vista Buena Vista Bots Chehalis Mountaineers Shelton Valley Christian Shelton Valley The garden consisting of and Cedarhome won the and Cedarhome won Walla. Out of 20 teams, Buena Walla. Award the Judges’ won Vista Cedarhome Nanobots at the second annual awards Regional North Pacific Walla Robotics Challenge in represented Washington represented Washington Conference and the North at the National Union Pacific Bible Achievement match University. Andrews held at club scored 97 The Pathfinder percent, or 166 points of 171 total possible points. money will be quadrupled by will be quadrupled by money ADRA donor to help feed an children in Cambodia. Project Presentation Award. Project Presentation School for the community and invited to Taylor illusionist Steve perform. Church and school leaders used the open house as a forum to inform the Adventist community about Christian education as a whole and locally. prices for the materials. The prices for the materials. proposal and grant request for mailed on the day of $200 was the deadline. raised beds and a several carrots, greenhouse will grow flowers. corn and a few Through the summer months it will be tended by school of the students. and a few staff in the garden, work As they students will learn natural gardening techniques using the In Washington Conference Washington In From Poulsbo Garden Club Garden Poulsbo From
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PAS Students Receive Grant Students Receive PAS Snapshots ofSnapshots Christian Education tudents at Poulsbo Adventist Adventist tudents at Poulsbo ırst- and second-graders ırst- and second-graders Teachers Margie Lyman and Lyman Margie Teachers The students drafted letters Buena Vista Buena Vista Elementary
S F Children program. School at to of coins totaling $565.14 and Development Adventist Feed the Agency’s Relief Ruthie McPherson told their little amounts students how The add up to big amounts.
School wanted a new garden. a new School wanted wrote a grant request So they to the Poulsbo Garden Club asking for funds to create a school garden area. pictures of what and drew drafted letters. wanted, they Class results were compiled and turned into a single letter was The design and design. up by a professionally drawn used to research parent and was WASHINGTON In Sequim, students Haley students Haley In Sequim, Madisen Cotter, 11, Rasco, are 12, and Mallory Rasco, 12, baptized retired together by pastor Larry McComb. ConferenceWASHINGTON News If Math Were More Like English PSAA Teacher Challenged to Make Math Fun For Colleen Brundula Radke, Wash., the constraints of Jerusalem measurements from of music. Whether teaching the math and physics teacher formulas pose a challenge the book of Revelation and math or choir, she believes all at Puget Sound Adventist on how to teach the field of compared the city’s size to things point to God through his Academy (PSAA), in Kirkland, mathematics as something familiar objects. carefully designed universe and other than memorized rules. A perpetual believer in his praise. Vladimir Bokov “I wish math were more like motivating students, Radke Teachers like Radke are English where creative ideas often takes time out from living examples of how PSAA are spawned from everything algebraic formulas to exhort and Adventist Christian living and dead,” Radke said. them on college preparedness, education seek to connect She constantly faces the moral obligations, poor students with their Creator, challenge of keeping students behavior or any issue that needs helping them know him better interested in a subject she immediate attention. AS ,ORD 3AVIOR AND FRIEND s knows many of them either Radke’s other field of dislike or fear. expertise is music. She Kathy Fridlund, PSAA GLEANER This desire pushes her to teaches choir at PSAA and correspondent Colleen Brundula Radke takes introduce imaginative projects, enjoys the special challenge extra time to help students Jasmine Webber, Heidi Fuchs like the heavenly house design of helping students with little and Jin Sub Won with a difficult assignment where geometry or no musical background to Algebra II problem. students drew to scale the New appreciate the beauty and joy All Aboard Students Learn Teamwork It’s a lesson in delayed interviewed for the railroad gratification, an application of jobs, earned “money,” and creativity, and a workshop in maintained a “bank account.” teamwork and leadership. They spelled railroad-related Eighth-graders at Buena words; applied math concepts; Vista Elementary School researched black powder, Eighth-grader Kyle Bahnsen tweaks a last-minute detail in the in Auburn, Wash., were all nitroglycerin, and granite; residential district before the train open house begins. onboard with a quarter-long and learned the history of the railroad construction project. transcontinental railroad. Twenty students built an As a result of interviewing H-O scale structure around for her railroad foreman job, their classroom and spent Emily Fletcher was ready, 600 man-hours constructing with résumé in hand, for a track, assembling residential, real job interview. “I had two commercial and industrial interviews in one week,” she buildings, and painstakingly said. adding the details to make the Already, kids in the lower set-up look authentic. grades are anticipating their “It is great fun for the train-building turn. Kyle students to create the whole Bahnsen has these words of thing and see what can be advice: “Pay attention to detail. accomplished as a team,” said )TS WORTH THE TIMEv s teacher Scott Spies. “There’s no better way to learn.” Heidi Martella, Washington Three eighth-graders decorate their papier-mâché mountain range Students crafted résumés, Conference communication intern with powdered herbs. WASHINGTON
40 (-&"/&3t+6-: WASHINGTONConference News Shh! These Students Are Reading SAS Implements Reading Program SAS students count the pages they read every week and then add a paper slip to the school’s A simple paper chain is really together a colorful reading chain. all it is. Yet to the kindergarten assortment of paper through fourth-grade students at links to the ever- Skagit Adventist School (SAS) expanding hallway in Burlington, Wash., the chain chain. Besides the paper chain, realized the true potential of means something more. This is the first year to page reports and other reading Pathways and reading when The students love to read. implement Pathways, a new activities, SAS teachers students kept asking for more Each link represents a reading program for grades one discovered the success of the READING TIME s number of pages that they’ve and two. However, the teachers new reading curriculum comes read during class depending saw the need for encouraging from providing students ample Lisa Dills, SAS second-grade on their grade level. Students and supporting each other in time for reading. teacher submit weekly reading slips the adoption of this program The students’ level of with their names and book so it would be successful for enthusiasm for reading titles. Teachers then clip themselves and their students. surprised the teachers, who Olympia Students Participate in Page Program Come join our family!
Olympia Christian School WASHINGTON (OCS) ninth-graders Mary Castrejon and Vanessa Denny served as pages for a week in the Washington state Senate during legislative session. The students were sponsored by Lt. Gov. Brad Owen. Pages assist with the work Washington state Senate of the legislature by making pages for a week, at right, Mary deliveries and performing other Castrejon and Vanessa Denny, necessary tasks. Two hours Olympia Christian School students, pose with Lt. Gov. Brad each morning are spent in Page Owen and other pages. School with approximately 50 other students from across committee hearing and was the state learning about the able to watch Floor Action, legislature’s role, its process which is when senators discuss and its participants. bills they are trying to pass OCS students researched, out of the Senate. We also got Puget Sound wrote and defended their own to know our way around the bill before a Page School capitol campus and made lots Adventist Academy Legislative Committee. OF NEW FRIENDSvs 5320 108th Ave. NE Kirkland, WA 98033 “Paging was an eye-opening 425-822-7554 www.psaa.org experience,” says Castrejon. Anita McKown, OCS principal “I actually got to attend a
+6-:t(-&"/&3 41 ConferenceWASHINGTON News The Academy Awards At Auburn Adventist Academy
Auburn Adventist Academy The evening—complete with “I really enjoyed the awards (AAA) recently held its seventh sparkling lights, a red carpet show,” said Amy Alderman annual Academy Awards and a packed house—applauded of Enumclaw, Wash. “I liked ceremony and banquet to more than 200 students. being able to see my friends Auburn Adventist Academy honor students for leadership, “It is important to rewarded for all their hard students Ryan Spaulding, academics and excellence in acknowledge individuals who work, and it was cool to see Jashira Nieves and Richard school programs. have done well,” said Deborah how involved students at AAA Meharry attend the Academy Turner, AAA registrar. “It is can get.” Awards banquet. always good to have a goal This year, the academy to strive for, and we want to students nominated an Hallam, principal. “It was encourage our students to individual from each class to a very visual way to see the strive to higher heights.” receive the 2007 Caring Heart large number of students who The ceremony, held near the award. Recipients of this award were recognized for their great end of the school year, offered included Marissa Masden, performance. I am encouraged an opportunity for students to Kendra Woodbury, Kayla AND PROUD OF EACH OF THEMv s Walter Turner presents awards take a closer look at the many Niemann and Laura Hanes. to the sophomore class officers ways in which they have made “The award ceremony was Jondelle McGhee, AAA GLEANER during the Academy Awards. their school year their own. very positive,” said Keith correspondent LCAS Celebrates ‘Family’ With School Ohana Groups
“ What’s so funny?” the the little kids, which normally mother of a giggling second- would not have happened. grader asked her daughter after A staff member observed school. “It was Ohana Friday,” that younger students seem the vivacious child explained. to feel more secure because “It was so fun!” the older kids have become The concept of Ohana—a friends. Parents are applauding Hawaiian term meaning the family atmosphere created family—brought together by Ohana Fridays. Lewis County Adventist LCAS has a long-standing School (LCAS) students in tradition of community Centralia, Wash., from grades service. Ohana groups allowed preschool through 10th grade. the school to bring “service” The student body split into into the classroom to allow ‘Ohana’ family groups with One Ohana (Hawaiian for family) group competes in a “holey bucket” students to form friendships students representing each contest. with those outside their usual classroom. The older students circle of friends. The result? provide leadership while the airplanes, played team-building “I love it!” said a fourth- A close-knit student body and younger students had the games, conducted the Student grader, “because I get to be STAFF s opportunity to interact with the Week of Prayer, read together with new people.” A ninth- “big kids.” and prepared meals for the rest grader said that Ohana gave Earlene Wohlers, LCAS secretary Ohana groups made paper of the school. her the opportunity to know WASHINGTON
42 (-&"/&3t+6-: Orcas Christian School God, family and a future. Christian education will last an eternity! $04(,&% +(*($15(2'123#$,210 #$1 2'0-3&' 5'-#$1(0$ '0(12( , $#3" 2(-,! 1$#-,2'$!$*($%2' 2$ "'123#$,2(13,(/3$ ,#-%(,8,(2$5-02' “I never liked school until I came to OCS. I like the small class sizes.” Brittany W. OCS Kindergarten will begin September 2007!
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n January 2007, I transferred I Aaron Troia to Walla Walla College from New York University. I came from a place where the term “campus” was pretty much nonexistent as lecture halls were dispersed among big city buildings, shops and restaurants. Our school “community” was based around Washington Square Park, which was laden with a diverse conglomeration of people and whose arch could be recognized from the movie When Harry Met Sally. I was born and raised in Loma Linda, Calif., where my longevity was immediately compromised upon taking my first breath of the notorious Inland Empire smog. Having spent my entire life in a concentrated Adventist Stephanie takes advantage of the resources in WWC’s Peterson Memorial Library. bubble, I felt like a frog in a well, staring up, up, up into became jaded and needed during a piano competition at humor cleverly snuck into his its opening and thinking that something different. Still, Carnegie Hall, five years later I biology lectures? His wisdom the small circle of light I I never thought I would be surprised myself as I signed the and passion to enrich students’ had always seen and gotten able to break free from nearly paper that would indicate my understanding are staggering. accustomed to did indeed two decades of routine. So matriculation over 3,000 miles Likewise, the enthusiasm encompass the entire sky. I after having visited NYU from home. with which WWC faculty seeks Why, you might ask, would to enhance the betterment of I give up life in exciting students is an intimacy I was Manhattan where seeing not previously aware existed celebrities on the street quickly in college. Until I came here, become a blasé triviality for a I didn’t believe that any mind- quaint town that bears stringent numbingly uninteresting Adventist hours and has been subject could ever stimulate devoid of sun for the past two me more than dead neurons months? Well, even though I would a brain. But I was proven must admit that not having the wrong. convenience of Trader Joe’s One of the things that has in my apartment building really drawn me into the anymore is definitely a pity, academic system at WWC is the excellence exhibited by that sincere efforts and good the academics comprising this work ethic are duly merited. At institution is undeniable. How NYU, I found myself caught can you pass up the traces of up in the eddy of ruthless Stephanie had a taste of big city life while she studied at NYU. Dr. Lindsey’s subtle yet witty competition among students WALLA WALLA COLLEGE WALLA WALLA
44 (-&"/&3t+6-: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE 45 ’s new new ’s Aaron Troia Aaron (-&"/&3 The Collegian Since my arrival, so many so many Since my arrival, copy editor, and rediscovering and rediscovering editor, copy The tagline in learning. the joy site isn’t Web WWC on the a melodramatic cliché—it truly is and has been “a life- CHANGING EXPERIENCEv s opportunities have opened opportunities have up to me—taking up piano hiatus, again after a two-year becoming +6-:t Stephanie Shin, WWC sophomore sophomore WWC Shin, Stephanie biology major College News College exhaust and see the sun finally and see the sun finally exhaust impending hinting at spring’s I realize what a huge arrival, door God has opened for me after blessing me with an I will experience exceptional Though I miss forget. never the good times, memories, and relationships I formed there with numerous people, I thank God for leading me in this direction and pray that I will continue to seek Him in this to place that is more conducive worship. Stephanie (right) and Crystal Leanza enjoy one of several labs at Walla Walla Walla Walla labs at one of several Stephanie (right) and Crystal Leanza enjoy College. NYU wasn’t all NYU wasn’t Walla As I inhale the crisp breathe. It was a breathe. It was of relentless cycle life at fast-paced top speed. Have seen a you ever typical photo of Square Times where taxis, lights, and people whiz That’s by in a blur? second every how day of every swift blur. was—a think the bad, though. I don’t in a big city of living novelty not I know off. really wore ever the chance to people have many in such a phenomenal place live and I was City, York as New so grateful for the experience. that leap, taken If I had never that risk of being completely I had ever stripped of everything seen have would I never known, outlined by the “sky” beyond limits of my well. the restrictive taxi cab air in lieu of Walla
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has really drawn me into drawn has really Sometimes I felt more like Sometimes I felt more like There were no allotted times, a robotic ID number than one to fighting of actual identity, my head afloat in the keep constant battle of vicious bell A 90 percent on my curves. normalized was physics exam find to a C+. People would information in noteworthy library books and rip out the pages so that no one relevant It wasn’t else could benefit. among a symbiotic effort comrades; helping others was It fraternizing with the enemy. the ultimate test of survival was times I felt Many of the fittest. aspirations that the professors’ the most lay more in finding to quickly grade ways effective rather than thousands of exams needs attending to students’ and desires to learn. for such as chapel or vespers, the student body of nearly 50,000 to come together and who had intense New England who had intense New prep school backgrounds. WALLA WALLA COLLEGE WALLA WALLA HealthADVENTIST News HEALTH Making a Mission A TCGH Team Shares God’s Love in Mexico
Coming together is a a toll on a Northwesterner! beginning. Keeping together is Despite the difficult job and progress. Working together is killer climate, the team worked success. steadily and after five days had completed the foundation and put walls halfway up. (Another The mission of Tillamook mission group will follow to County General Hospital assist on the project.) (TCGH), like other Adventist Health hospitals, is to “Share Transcending Culture God’s love by providing with Kindness physical, mental and spiritual In addition to building a healing.” The team at TCGH solid physical foundation, the took that mission international team formed friendships with by sharing God’s love on a the church members and local mission trip to Mexico. Bucerias community. “I was In late March, 20 The Tillamook team, which included hospital staff, Tillamook Church especially impressed by the members and area students, traveled to Bucerias, Mexico, to start missionaries from Tillamook, construction on a Sabbath School wing of the church. kindness and generosity of the Oregon, left the comforts of Bucerias church members,” home and headed to Bucerias, said Lyn Morris-Holman, R.N., Mexico, near Puerto Vallarta. different personalities and a $50,000 hurdle—airfare, case manager at TCGH and Their mission? To build talents and then prayed for the travel and project expenses member of a local Nazarene Sabbath School classrooms and Holy Spirit to bring us together. for each person. Letter writing church. “Several members fulfill the dreams of a church Wow!” Parada said. “It’s campaigns and fundraising came after working at their family in need. Through the amazing how God has his own projects began in earnest. “I own jobs to work with us sponsorship of Tillamook way of doing things. I went learned that you don’t make and to prepare us incredible Church, TCGH chaplain to build four rooms, but God just money from dinners, you traditional Mexican meals.” Danny Parada coordinated added more, bonding together benefit from team building. The church pastor and his the trip, enlisting help from our group. We became a very Personal contacts provided most 40 members were very excited hospital staff, church members changed and charged-up team.” of our funding,” Parada said. about the construction project and students from Tillamook As with all major projects, and to see a longtime dream Adventist School. Triumphing over the team faced many challenges start to come true. Soon, “We took what at first glance Challenges along the way. Some included instead of meeting under an appeared to be a team Before they could get going getting the site prepared before awning beside the church, they of people with very though, the group the team arrived, finding housing will have new classrooms! members faced for the group and dealing with “It was a very special conflicts during the construction. time for both my husband, “I worried and worried Doug, and myself, especially about these things,” confessed the morning and evening Parada. “But I was reminded devotions,” said Morris- once again that God appears at Holman. “Devotion time gave the last moment sometimes— the group a chance to reflect to teach us patience and on why we were there and to dependence on him.” share our experiences. It was an The Tillamook team worked incredible experience, and we hard every day from 6:30 a.m. WOULD BOTH GO BACK AGAINv s until siesta (lunch) time, and Danny Parada, TCGH chaplain, then all afternoon in the hot, Shawna Malvini, Adventist Health organized the mission trip to humid weather, which can take GLEANER correspondent Bucerias, Mexico. BIRTHS AT REST
ANDERSON—Natalie Reneé BAUGHMAN—Dwayne L., 69; BUTLER—Grant F., 102; born Portland, Ore.; Steven, Grants was born Feb. 12, 2007, to born Feb. 4, 1937, Rifle, Colo.; Dec. 30, 1904, Clear Lake, Wis.; Pass, Ore.; daughter, Kimber Donald and Ruth (Fitzpatric) died Sept. 25, 2006, Salem, Ore. died Jan. 25, 2007, Canyonville, Florea, Grants Pass; and 4 grand- Anderson, Seoul, Korea. Surviving: daughters, Cherie Ore. Surviving: sons, Kendall, children. Roth, Stayton, Ore.; Shelley Bend, Ore.; Robert, Montague, ASH—Jenna Elizabeth was GOODWIN—Robert E., 87; born Castronovo and Lori Lassen, Calif.; daughter, Rosalie Power, born April 14, 2007, to James Aug. 31, 1919, Birmingham, both of Salem, Ore.; sisters, Deer Park, Wash.; 14 grandchil- Ala.; died April 3, 2007, and Joy (Harwood) Ash, Carolyne Sybelle, Salem, Ore.; dren, 34 great-grandchildren and Nehalem, Ore. Vancouver, Wash. Surviving: Jeanne Smith, Dana Point, Calif.; 13 great-great-grandchildren. wife, Vera (Adamson), CHRISTIANSEN—Joshua Brian and 7 grandchildren. CARPENTER—Z. Ruth (Sehon), Ridgefield, Wash.; son, Robert was born March 16, 2007, BEARDSLEY—Ronald J., 85; 65; born Aug. 31, 1940, Tom, M., Portland, Ore.; daughters, to Jim and Christine (Pyne) born Nov. 13, 1921, Mitchell, Okla.; died April 19, 2007, Pattric Parris, Vancouver, Wash.; Christiansen, Federal Way, S.D.; died Feb. 25, 2007, Medford, Ore. Surviving: Sylvia Scheer, Tigard, Ore.; and Wash. Vancouver, Wash. Surviving: daughter, Kim Carpenter, 4 grandchildren. wife, Millie (Ballentin), Medford; brothers, Ernie Sehon, COSTEA—Bianca was born GRAY—James B., 83; born Dec. Chickasha, Okla.; Paul Sehon, April 13, 2007, to Ioan and LaCenter, Wash.; sons, David, 26, 1923, Battle Creek, Mich.; Tuttle, Okla.; a grandchild and a Cecilia (Mateescu) Costea, Plymouth, Wash.; Daniel, Battle died April 30, 2007, Boise, great-grandchild. Salem, Ore. Ground, Wash.; 5 grandchildren Idaho. Surviving: wife, Peggy and 5 great-grandchildren. CARPENTER-GROVE—Maurine JUNEAU—Michaela “Caila” (Stevenson); daughter, Debbie BLAHAK—Delbert A., 77; (Moore), 85; born April 9, 2007, G. was born March 17, 2007, to Wilmot, Lodi, Calif.; brother, born June 16, 1929, Spokane, Sao Paulo, Brazil; died April Mike and Carrie (Silcox) Juneau, George, Yuma, Ariz.; sister, Wash.; died Jan. 22, 2007, 20, 2007, Walla Walla, Wash. Phyllis Woods, Sun City, Ariz.; Silverdale, Wash. Spokane. Surviving: wife, Leona Surviving: husband, J. Paul 2 grandchildren and a great- MARITZ—Esmé E. was born (Bigelow); daughters, Della Grove, College Place, Wash.; grandchild. April 3, 2007, to Hendrik J. and Blahak, Pullman, Wash.; Debbie sons, Ted Carpenter, Idaho HANSEN—Robert L., 84; born Fogelquist, Sedro-Woolley, Falls, Idaho; Gary Carpenter, Jane E. (Stickle) Maritz, Idleyld July 5, 1922, Sydney, Mont.; Wash.; Denise Blahak, Auburn, Bozeman, Mont.; daughters, Park, Ore. died April 22, 2007, Waitsburg, Wash.; 3 grandchildren and 2 Trudy (Carpenter) Klein, College MECKLING—Kellen F. was Wash. Surviving: wife, great-grandchildren. Place; Nancy (Carpenter) Miller, born June 30, 2006, to Kent and Vancouver, Wash.; stepdaughter, Barbara (MacDougall) Hansen Shandis (Hawkes) Meckling, BRINCKEN—Margaret W. Whiteaker; daughters, Carolyn (Wormell), 97; born July 9, 1909, Rosemary (Grove) Dressler, Portland, Ore. Walla Walla; 6 grandchildren, 4 Wooley, Elmiram, Ore.; Darlene Rosalia, Wash.; died April 13, LaCoy, Gold Beach, Ore.; 2 MECKLING—Kyler R. was step-grandchildren and 4 step- 2007, Libby, Mont. Surviving: grandchildren, 13 step-grandchil- born June 30, 2006, to Kent and great-grandchildren. son, Kent, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; dren, a great-grandchild and 5 Shandis (Hawkes) Meckling, EMMERSON daughters, Louise Benitz, Libby; —Naida L. step-great-grandchildren. Portland, Ore. Marian Forschler, Renton, (Johnson), 95; born Jan. 31, Wash.; 4 grandchildren, 7 step- 1911, Boulder, Colo.; died Nov. HARD—Mary’l J. (Hewitt), 83; MYERS—Sawer A. was born born March 2, 1924, Porterville, April 19, 2007, to Robbie A. and grandchildren, 8 great-grandchil- 3, 2006, Grizzly Flats, Calif. Surviving: daughters, Dorothy Calif.; died April 3, 2007, Sonja (Pellecer) Myers, Oregon dren, 17 step-great-grandchildren Dill, Boise, Idaho; Bonnie Fields, Klamath Falls, Ore. Surviving: City, Ore. and a step-great-great-grand- child. Grizzly Flats; and 4 grandchil- son, Cecil Hard, Klamath PIERCE—Brendan Michael was dren. Falls; daughter, Diana Mertens, BRYSON—Merle (Martin), born Feb. 27, 2007, to Troy and Sahuarita, Ariz.; brother, Robert 92; born March 3, 1915, Santa FEATHERSTON—Paul E., 91; Debbie (Mulligan) Pierce, Battle Lowe, Portland, Ore.; sister, Clara, Calif.; died April 25, born Feb. 7, 1916, Gaston, Ground, Wash. Ore.; died April 9, 2007, Walla Charlotte Hard, Salem, Ore.; and 2007, Walla Walla, Wash. 5 grandchildren. SCHAFER—John Andrew was Surviving: husband, Elmer; Walla, Wash. Surviving: wife, born April 13, 2007, to Rick and sons, Dale, Roseburg, Ore.; Olive (Munsey), Walla Walla; HASSING—Alice A., 79; born Dana (Payne) Schafer, Sedro- Jim, Walla Walla; Tim, San sons, Daniel, Sandpoint, Idaho; May 29, 1927, Gfentofte, Woolley, Wash. Diego, Calif.; John, Caldwell, John, Sedonia, Calif.; daughter, Denmark; died April 27, 2007, Idaho; daughter, Elizabeth Carolyn Hodgen, Pendleton, College Place, Wash. SMITH—Jackson B. P. was Marcellus, Pioneer, Calif.; Ore.; sister, Doris Ray, HAYS—Gladys B. (Andrasen), born March 23, 2007, to Kevin sisters, Elizabeth Rouse, Redmond, Ore.; 7 grandchildren 98; born March 18, 1909, and Monica (Larsen) Smith, College Place; Nancy Brown and 11 great-grandchildren. Ashton, Idaho; died April 10, Gladstone, Ore. and Marian Martin, both of FLOREA—V. Louis, 81; born 2007, Renton, Wash. Surviving: THOMAS—Ethan D. was born California; 20 grandchildren, June 13, 1925, Pendleton, Ore.; son, Dewey A., Yuma, Ariz.; Feb. 13, 2007, to Jon and Christy 28 great-grandchildren and 3 died May 13, 2007, Medford, daughters, Darlene Hintze, Kent, (Leno) Thomas, Nampa, Idaho. great-great-grandchildren. Ore. Surviving: sons, Randall, Wash.; Barbara Huskinson,
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Blackfoot, Idaho; stepdaughters, daughter, Clara Jo, Myrtle Point, LYON—Marjorie P. (Davis), 75; Idaho; died May 4, 2007, Seattle. Luella O’Hop, Mercer Island, Ore.; and sister, Lillian Carlson, born April 5, 1932, Ruthven, Surviving: son, Enoch Platas, Wash.; June Allen, Seattle; 12 Veneeta, Ore. Iowa; died April 14, 2007, Milwaukie, Ore.; daughter, grandchildren, 6 step-grandchil- HIXSON—Orah M. (Lorenz), Gresham, Ore. Surviving: Angel Platas, Seattle; brother, dren, 34 great-grandchildren and 87; born March 1, 1920, College daughters, Nancy Kyte, John Osburn, Springfield, Ore.; 5 step-great-grandchildren. View, Neb.; died May 2, 2007, Silver Springs, Md.; Mary and sister, Linda Pyanowski, HAZZARD—Davey F., 58; born Walla Walla, Wash. Surviving: Hellman, Fairview, Ore.; Susan Eugene, Ore. Feb. 1, 1949, Sunnyside, Wash.; husband, Gerald E.; sons, Rasmussen, Hanford, Calif.; PRYOR—Henry K., 86; born died April 29, 2007, Sunnyside. Glynne, Milton-Freewater, Sandra Child, Jupiter, Fla.; March 9, 1921, Spokane, Wash.; Surviving: wife, Nancy (Jacobs); Ore.; Rollin, Bozeman, Mont.; brother, Charles Davis, Portland, died March 13, 2007, Spokane. son, Jacob, Grandview, Wash.; daughter, Eugenia Hixson, Walla Tenn.; and 6 grandchildren. Surviving: wife, Alice (Zundel); daughters, Jennifer Hazzard Walla; sisters, Martha Lorenz, MCCORMICK—Terrence sons, K. Ralph, Spokane; and Sarah Littleton, both of Hendersonville, N.C.; Glyndon E., 75; born Aug. 23, 1931, Herbert L., Espanola, Wash.; Grandview; brothers, Mike, Jim Nixon, Chehalis, Wash.; Eleanor Dallas, Ore.; died May 2, 2007, daughter, Janet L., Espanola; and Larry, all of Sunnyside; sis- J. Tadej, Desert Hot Springs, Prineville, Ore. Surviving: brothers, Mervin and Ralph C., ter, Carolyn Smith, Sunnyside; Calif.; 6 grandchildren and a wife, LaVerne (Miler) Boldman both of California; and 3 grand- grandmothers, Margaret great-grandchildren. Dobson; stepson, Charles children. (Peterson) Hazzard, Wenatchee, Boldman, Prineville; stepdaugh- LAABS—Margaret L. ROLANDSON—Judi A. Wash.; Erma (Schafer) Miller, (Bottsford), 94; born Feb. 28, ters, Darlene Donaldson and (Anderson), 62; born Oct. 6, Sunnyside; and 3 grandchildren. 1913, Sagola, Mich.; died April Charlene Behrens, Prineville; 1944, Glendive, Mont.; died HEIL—Randy D., 42; born 24, 2007, Walla Walla, Wash. Geraldine Goodson, Hart, Mich.; April 15, 2007, Joliet, Mont. March 18, 1965, Twin Falls, Surviving: sons, Leonard E., 15 grandchildren and 6 great- Surviving: daughters, Daina Idaho; died March 23, 2007, Las Walla Walla; Gary K., Baker grandchildren. Scott, Waitsburg, Wash.; Jodi Vegas, Nev. Surviving: wife, City, Ore.; daughters, Marjorie ODELL—M. Jane (Reiber), Beardsley, Lewiston, Idaho; Marie; son, Jason, Witchita, Crawford, Mission, Texas; Betty 85; born June 5, 1921, College mother, Dorothy (Davis) Kan.; father, Edward Sr., Twin Mottsenbocher, Phoenix, Ariz.; Place, Wash.; died Feb. 21, 2007, Anderson Drury, Lindsay, Mont.; Falls; brother, Ed, Twin Falls; 7 grandchildren and 6 great- Fontana, Calif. Surviving: hus- stepfather, Lee Drury, Lindsay; sisters, Kathy Shrock and Robin grandchildren. band, Donald E., Rialto, Calif.; brother, Lyle Anderson, Lindsay; Hagen, both of Twin Falls. sons, Dennis, Encinitas, Calif.; LAEL—John D., 83; born Dec. stepbrothers, Ken Drury, White HEINRICH—Ella R. 31, 1923, Flat Creek, Wash.; Laurence, Rialto; daughter, Salmon, Wash.; Keith Drury, (Thompson), 92; born Oct. died Nov. 4, 2006, Colville, Karen Clements, Yucaipa, Calif.; Clarkston, Wash.; sister, Evelyn 4, 1914, Stevensville, Mont.; Wash. Surviving: wife, Winnie brother, Clifford Reiber, Loma (Anderson) Ferrell, Joliet, died April 27, 2007, Hillsboro, (Shaffer), Littlestown, Pa.; Linda, Calif.; and 2 grandchil- Mont.; stepsisters, Kathy (Drury) Ore. Surviving: daughter, Kate son, Jay Dee, Molalla, Ore.; dren. Withey, Vancouver, Wash.; Kay Heinrich, Beaverton, Ore.; broth- stepson, Edgar Kerns, Orefield, OLMSTED—Mayme M. (Drury) Flefkes, Battle Ground, er, Wally Thompson, Hillsboro; Pa.; daughters, Barbara Reiner, (Bartholomew), 95; born May Wash.; and 5 grandchildren. sisters, Vida Bozich and Irene Valley, Wash.; Rebecca Dodge, 31, 1911, Tulsa, Okla.; died RUNNING—Andrew M., Maslen, both of Hillsboro; and 2 Stevensville, Mont.; stepdaugh- March 16, 2007, Tillamook, Ore. 95; born May 1, 1912, Trout grandchildren. ters, Donna Minkiewicz, Hydes, Surviving: 5 grandchildren and 8 Lake, Wash.; died May 8, HELLER-GEIGER—Elisabeth Md.; Peggy Scott, Littlestown; great-grandchildren. 2007, Applegate Valley, Ore. (Kryak), 91; born Dec. 14, 1915, brothers, Grady, Grand Coulee, OLSON—Oscar J., 86; born Surviving: son, Tom, Medford, Techentin, Germany; died April Wash.; Larry, Rochester, Wash.; May 6, 1920, Browning, Mont.; Ore.; daughter, Carol Milazzo, 16, 2007, Vancouver, Wash. sisters, Wanna Bartol and Donna died May 16, 2006, Olympia, Applegate, Ore.; a grandchild Surviving: son, Siegfried Heller, Sly, both of Spokane, Wash.; Wash. Surviving: wife, Mavis and 4 great-grandchildren. Vancouver; brother, Gerd Kryak, 7 grandchildren and 10 step- (Flahaut) Bliss; sons, Jefferey D., SCHAAK—Ernest R., 82; of Germany; sister, Brigitte grandchildren. Brookdale, Calif.; Richard A., born June 27, 1924, Hardin, Braun, of Germany; and a grand- LEMKE—Gertrude O. Florence, Ore.; Lee J., Woodland Mont.; died April 13, 2007, child. (Williams) Wilcox, 99; born Hills, Calif.; stepsons, Steve Spokane, Wash. Surviving: wife, HISLIP—Floyd F., 95; born Feb. 15, 1908, St. Paul, Minn.; D. Bliss, Anchorage, Alaska; Bernice (Lecklider); daughter, Dec. 29, 1911, Doland, S.D.; died May 4, 2007, Bremerton, Gordon A. Bliss, Anchorage; Renee Robinson, San Rafael, died Feb. 23, 2007, Medford, Wash. Surviving: son, Stanley H. stepdaughter, Catherine G. Bliss, Calif.; brother, Hugh Schaak, Ore. Surviving: wife, Ruby C. Wilcox, Oakville, Wash.; daugh- Anchorage; sister, Hazel Lovell, Visalia, Calif.; sisters, Minnie (Pierce), Central Point, Ore.; ter Donna Hopkins, Bremerton; Winchester, Calif.; 8 step- Wageman, Usk, Wash.; Hilda sons, Freddie, of Texas; Toby, sister, Florence Nichlin, Seattle; grandchildren and 3 step-great- Harper, Livingston, Mont.; Medford; daughters, Theresa 7 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren. Arlien Lanquien, Boise, Idaho; a Hatten, Diane Davis and Brenda grandchildren and 4 great-great- OSBURN—Coni J. (Osburn) P., step-grandchild and 2 step-great- Mitchell, all of Texas; step- grandchildren. 57; born March 2, 1950, Council, grandchildren.
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SCHWARTZ—Dorothy E. Yankee, Willows; Barbara Turner, Longview; Patricia Fayetteville, Ark.; died March (Longyear) DeHut, 76; born Schrenk, Auburn, Wash.; Sandlin, Boardman, Ore.; half- 21, 2007, La Mesa, Calif. July 30, 1930, Toledo, Ohio; Nancy Bolden, Vancouver, brother, Carl Long, of Florida; Surviving: husband, George, died April 18, 2007, Albany, Wash.; brother, William Clark, 13 grandchildren, 10 great- Estacada, Ore.; son, Wallace, Ore. Surviving: sons, Kenneth Sacramento, Calif.; sister, Ilene grandchildren and a great-great- Damascus, Ore.; daughters, DeHut; Dan DeHut, Jefferson, Thorn, Sacramento; 14 grand- grandchild. Berneta Workman, Rathdrum, Idaho; Darla Liehr, Camas, Ore.; Tim Schwartz, Albany; children, 21 great-grandchildren, SMITH—Oris “Hap” E., 87; Wash.; 10 grandchildren, 2 daughters, Elle May DeHut, 44 great-great-grandchildren born Nov. 19, 1919, Madison, step-grandchildren and 2 great- Summit, Ore.; Cindy Schwartz, and 8 great-great-great-grand- S.D.; died May 10, 2007, grandchildren. Las Vegas, Nev.; and brother, children. Sunnyside, Wash. Surviving: Richard Longyear, of Calif. SIMMONS—Mary E. wife, Kathryne (Knecht); son, SHAW—Leanore (Clark), 103; (Hodawanic), 96; born Aug. 2, Gregory E., Sunnyside; brother, born Nov. 7, 1903, Red Oak, 1910, Chippewa Falls, Wis.; died Dale, Weston, Ore.; sister, Iowa; died March 30, 2007, May 6, 2007, Longview, Wash. Emogene Hill, Pendleton, Ore.; Respond to Willows, Calif. Surviving: Surviving: son, John, Bonners 2 grandchildren and 2 great- son, George, Post Falls, Idaho; Ferry, Idaho; daughters, Leanne grandchildren. Education Summit Reports daughters, Virginia Spreen, Ledbetter, Longview; Joanne STANDLEY—Leta M. (Gibson), Wasilla, Alaska; Dorothy Simmons, Craig, Alaska; Sharon 75; born Sept. 27, 1931, WWW.GLEANERONLINE.ORGW
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NPUC Sunnyside Church in Portland, to Spanish mariachi. Come and to 6:30 p.m. in the Gladstone Ore. For more information, enjoy a musical feast as we praise Convention Center during Offerings contact (503) 665-2694 or God together! Oregon Camp Meeting. Watch July 7 —Local Church Budget; [email protected]. for signs about the specific July 14—NAD/Women’s Adventist Single Adult room or ask at the Information Ministries (ASAM) Ministries*; July 21—Local MONTANA Booth. Alumni, family and July 28 Church Budget; —Local July 21—After the main Oregon friends of Union College are Conference Advance 17th Annual Christian Gladstone Camp Meeting church invited. A light meal will be *Special Materials Provided Women’s Retreat service, camp meeting potluck/ provided. An offering will be Oct. 12–14—Fairmont Hot fellowship lunch will be sponsored Special Days received to cover expenses. Springs Resort, Anaconda, by the Beaverton Adventist Curriculum Focus for July— For information, contact Glen Mont., “Draw Near to God” by Singles. Please bring a friend and Adventist Lifestyle† or Marybeth Gessele at (503) Shelley Quinn, 3ABN speaker a dish to share. We will be meeting July 7—Home Study 985-7759 or gm.gessele@ and writer. For brochures or in a tent this year, not Sommerset International Promotional Day gmail.com. information, contact Montana Assisted Living Center. Go to † Curriculum resource Christian Women’s Retreat, c/o www.oregonconference.org for Milo Registration Day materials are published in NAD Shelli Spannring, 175 Canyon church resource journals— details about camp meeting. Watch Aug. 19—Registration and Sabbath School Leadership, View Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715 for details about the potluck and move-in date for Milo Adventist Celebración, Célébration, Kids’ or (406) 585-0257. ice cream social at the campground Academy is between 9 a.m. and 4 Ministry Ideas, and Cornerstone and on the singles Web site. For p.m. Classes begin Monday, Aug. OREGON Youth Resource Journal. information, contact Tom Terry 20. For more information, call at (503) 684-7971 or tom.te@ Music Extravaganza at (541) 825-3200, ext. 3317, or go IDAHO Rockwood verizon.net; or Charlotte Miles to www.miloacademy.org. at (503) 579-9549 or www. July 14—Grace Grove Singers Camp Idahaven Reunion beavertonsda.com, then to the Laurelwood Academy’s Reunion and Multi-church Music 1955–1965 singles Web page. Maps will be T-Dub Club Extravaganza at 7 p.m. in the Sept. 8—Dean and Vi Van available at the Beaverton Church Aug. 24–25—Laurelwood Rockwood Adventist Church, Tassel, Ron and Dolores Wisbey, foyer and potluck. Save Aug. 17– students from 1945–55 meet on 1910 S.E. 182nd Ave., Portland, Gary and Rae Patterson, Dave 19 for a campout at Hebo State the old Laurelwood Academy Ore. In addition to a reunion of Watts, and Ralph and Joan Park in Cape Mears/Pacific City campus. We’ll be in the science past and present members of Martin invite the former staff on the Oregon coast. building to the right of the and campers who attended Camp Grace Grove Singers, choirs, administration building. Our Idahaven from 1955–64 to join praise teams and soloists from Union College Alumni first meeting will be Friday at them for a Sabbath afternoon other churches will participate. Gathering 7 p.m. Call Nancy Paulson at of friendship and camping Music ranges from classical to July 21—Union College (541) 396-6144 for dorm room memories at 3 p.m. in the gospel, from children’s choirs alumni will be meeting at 5 reservations or more information.
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Other classes are welcome too. Carol Howard, Elmer Howard, North Pacific Union OREGON Don Livesay, president; Al Reimche, v.p. Come and join us. Steven Howard, Todd Husted, Conference Directory for administration; Randy Robinson v.p. for Tiffany Jacobs, Andy Talbot, 5709 N. 20th St. finance; 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone, UPPER COLUMBIA Theresa Tolliver, Olga Ulyanchuk Ridgefield, WA 98642 OR 97027-2546; (503) 850-3500; www. and Roxanna Watson. If you have Phone: (360) 857-7000 oregonconference.org. All-day Get-together for Fax: (360) 857-7001 UPPER COLUMBIA information regarding any of www. npuc.org Pendleton Max Torkelsen II, president; Doug Johnson, these members, please contact Aug. 11—Former members President ...... Jere Patzer secretary; Jon Corder, v.p. for finance; Pat Edwards at (509)787-1995 S. 3715 Grove Road, Spokane, WA 99204- and friends of the Pendleton, Secretary, Health Ministries, Institute of 5319; P.O. Box 19039, Spokane, WA 99219- Ore., Church District (Pendleton, or [email protected]. Mission and Ministry ...... Bryce Pascoe 9039; (509) 838-2761; www.uccsda.org. Pilot Rock and Mission Adventist Treasurer, ASI ...... Norman Klam WASHINGTON WASHINGTON Undertreasurer ...... Mark Remboldt John Freedman, president; Doug Bing, v.p. Churches) are invited to join us for administration; Jerry S. Russell, v.p. for Asst. to Pres. for Communication...... for an all-day get-together and finance; 32229 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Missing Member Steven Vistaunet Way, WA 98001; (253) 681-6008; www. worship services at Westminster The Highline (formerly West Associate ...... Richard Dower washingtonconference.org. Woods Camp located about ½ Seattle and Burien) Adventist Associate ...... Todd Gessele mile east of Emigrant Park off of Church is looking for Ului Teuilio V.P. for Education ...... Alan Hurlbert Adventist Book Centers Highway 84 (exit #234). Lunch Associate, Elementary Curriculum ...... Sr. Please contact Esther McKain, Patti Revolinski Toll-free number for Northwest ABC orders will be potluck. For information, church clerk at estherbob@ Associate, Secondary Curriculum ...... (800) 765-6955 contact (541) 276-0882 or comcast.net or (253) 631-3974. Dennis Plubell Official ABC website: www.adventistbookcenter.com [email protected]. Certification Registrar ...... Linda Shaver SAGE Activities Global Mission, Evangelism, IDAHO SAGE Upper Columbia July 15–20—Volunteer Ministerial ...... Dan Serns Associate ...... Ramon Canals 7777 Fairview Sept. 9—Annual Corn Feed at painters and cooks needed for Evangelists ...... Lyle Albrecht Boise, ID 83704-8494 (208) 375-7527 ...... Jac Colón, Richard Halversen M-Th ...... 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Goodhew’s. Oct. 12–13—Annual a work bee painting the outside Sun...... 11a.m. - 3 p.m. convention at Milton-Freewater, walls at Cypress School. Meals V.P. for Hispanic Ministries . . . Ramon Canals NAMPA BRANCH Ore. Oct. 29–Nov. 12—Project and housing provided or bring Information Technology .....Loren Bordeaux 1350 N. Kings Rd. trip to Kahili Park School, Kauai, your RV. Aug. 19—Baseball game Associate ...... Brian Ford Nampa, ID 83687-3193 (208) 465-2532 Friday and Sunday Closed Hawaii. Check our Web site for Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago Legal Counsel ...... David Duncan M-Th ...... 10 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. all the latest information at www. White Sox. Aug. 21—Potluck V.P. for Regional Affairs, Youth, Multicultural MONTANA sageucc.org. picnic at Coulon Beach Park Ministries, Human Relations ...... 3656 Academy Dr. Alphonso McCarthy Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 587-8267 in Renton. Sept. 5–9—Annual M-Th ...... 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Upper Columbia Conference SAGE Convention at Camp Native Ministries Northwest . . Monte Church Constituency Session F ...... 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hope, British Columbia, Canada. Public Affairs, Religious Liberty ...... OREGON Notice is hereby given that Greg Hamilton Contact Joan Libby at (253) 681- 13455 S.E. 97th Ave. the 75th session of the Upper Clackamas, OR 97015-8662 (503) 653-0978 6008, [email protected] Trust Director ...... Gary Dodge Columbia Conference will convene Treasurer ...... Robert Hastings M-Th ...... 8:30 - 6 p.m. or go to www.sage-washington. F ...... 8:30 - 1 p.m. at the Upper Columbia Academy Women’s Ministries ...... Sue Patzer com. New Address: 32229 Sun ...... 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. convocation center in Spangle, Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal MEDFORD BRANCH Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 9 Walla Walla College Shamrock Square Shopping Center Way, WA 98001. a.m. The purpose of the meeting is John McVay, president; Ginger Ketting-Weller, 632 Crater Lake Ave. v.p. for academic administration; Steven G. Rose, Medford, OR 97504-8014 (541) 734-0567 to elect officers and departmental WORLD CHURCH v.p. for financial administration; Rosa Jimenez, M-Th ...... 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. directors for the ensuing term and interim v.p. for college advancement; Victor Brown, Sun ...... 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to transact such other business College View Academy v.p. for enrollment services; Ken Rogers, v.p. for UPPER COLUMBIA student administration, Pedrito Maynard-Reid, v.p. S. 3715 Grove Road as may come before the session. Alumni Weekend for spiritual life and mission; 204 S. College Ave., Spokane, WA 99204-5319 Each organized church in the Oct. 12–14—Come enjoy a College Place WA 99324-1198; (509) 527-2656; P.O. Box 19039 Conference shall be represented great homecoming weekend. www.wwc.edu. Spokane, WA 99219-9039 (509) 838-3168 M-Th ...... 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the session of the Conference by Honored classes include the Local Conference Sun ...... 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. two delegates plus one delegate for graduating classes ending in 7 Directory COLLEGE PLACE BRANCH each 75 members, or major fraction or 2. Special feature Saturday 505 S. College Ave. Oct. 13, 11 a.m. by Byard Parks, ALASKA College Place, WA 99324-1226 thereof, each of whom shall be a Ken Crawford, president; Jim Kincaid, (509) 529-0723 Seventh-day Adventist member class of ‘87. All former students secretary; 6100 O’Malley Road, Anchorage, M-Th ...... 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. welcome. For more information, AK 99507-7200; (907) 346-1004; www. Sun ...... 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in good and regular standing of alaskaconference.org. the local church which he or she www.sdasl.org. WASHINGTON IDAHO 5000 Auburn Way S. represents. Stephen McPherson, president; Donald A. Auburn, WA 98092-7024 (253) 833-6707 Max C. Torkelsen II, president Klinger, secretary; Harold Dixon III, trea- M-Th ...... 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Doug R. Johnson, secretary surer; 7777 Fairview, Boise, ID 83704-8418; F ...... 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (208) 375-7524; www.idahoadventist.org. Sun ...... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Missing Members MONTANA BURLINGTON BRANCH John Loor, Jr., president; Ray Jimenez III, v.p. 334 East Fairhaven Ave. The Ephrata Church is for administration and finance; 175 Canyon Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755-1032 seeking information regarding View Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715; (406) 587- T & Th ...... 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. the following missing members: Read it. Online. Now. 3101; www.montanaconference.org. W ...... 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sun ...... 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Effie Burrell, Evelyn Davis, www.GleanerOnline.org Kenny Elliott, Andrew Howard,
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Opening information should be directed June 2007 new patient care tower to: Dr. Richard Halterman, Dean including a 36-bed ED, additional of the School of Computing, 12 ICU beds, dedicated cardiac [email protected], or interventional and neuro step-down at The School of Computing, beds. Will help with relocation. Apply Southern Adventist University, PO online: www.glendaleadventist.com. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315. For more information, please contact SEEKING VEGETARIAN CHEF 800-576-3113. with strong culinary arts skills and HELP WANTED winter caretaker experience in volume cooking for for remote Idaho backcountry Southern Oregon Academy. This is lodge. Could be a year round a working Chef position; qualified position. Couple preferred but individual will oversee all aspects singles apply too. Contact us: of the foodservice, ordering, in- [email protected]; website ventory and food preparation. www.deadwoodoutfitters.com. Cleanliness and sanitation are a SOUTHERN ADVENTIST must. 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Need affordable, Physician Opportunities Loma Linda University’s Faculty Practice Plan has immediate openings for physicians who are desirous of participating as change agents and moving the Loma Linda University School of Medicine into a position of practicing the mission of serving our local and international communities by: 3 Continuing the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by doing what He did regardless of who He sends into our path in need. 3 Having a key role in educating the next generation of mission-centered physicians. 3 Communicating our faculty practice as value-based and value-driven. 3 Being a part of a radical transformation of letting God choose the form and method of the success He longs for us to have and be surprised by what He will do. If you are interested in being a part of this experience, please contact Barbara J. Sharp at 1-800-328-1163 or email [email protected]. 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Sleeps eight. is looking for manufacturing, Beautiful deck with full ocean view. assembly, rework, and other labor For further information, call: 503- intensive business opportunities. 558-8787. 1500 Catherine Street, Walla Walla 99362 We are located on Sunnydale MAUI CONDO—2-bedroom/2- www.wheatlandvillage.com Adventist Academy in Centralia, bathroom on beautiful Wailea Mo. The students pay their tuition 509-527-9600 Beach. Good swimming/snorkeling, from the money they earn while shorefront pool, attractively working in the Christian work furnished, kitchen, near golf. Visit environment we provide for our Web site at www.hhk207.com them. Support this generation or call for brochure: 503-848-3685 of Adventist Youth. Business Voted Best of the Best Retirement Homes 2006 or 503-762-0132. owners, managers, entrepreneurs, inventors, call Larry at 800-346- MAKE BEAUTIFUL SUNRIVER, 3515; e-mail overtonle@yahoo. ORE.—Your summer vacation ADVERTISING POLICY com. 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Buy Advertising coordinator at A maximum of 80 words will be [email protected] or accepted for any new classified ad. call (360) 857-7044. 60 (-&"/&3t+6-: we’ re changing our name by a degree ° 0 90 9 n o i t “C”C” frr om collegele a becomem s “U”U fororr t Univeriv sity.s o 90° ror tationtatiotatit ationtio changchanchhanghaangess meanineaniinn ggof of thee ththih rdr d 0° characcharaharaa c terterin in thethea acronymcronym. on september 1, walla walla college will become Walla Walla University SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST HIGHER EDUCATION what’s in a name? A chance to describe the level and variety of our academic programs with a greater degree of accuracy. It’s also an opportunity to remind you about one thing that will remain absolutely unchanged: our dynamic, close-knit community. Be sure to bookmark our new web address: wallawalla.edu. 204 S. College Avenue · College Place, WA 99324 · wallawalla.edu · 800.541.8900 ADVERTISEMENTS sleeps seven. Tennis, pool, across MAUI OCEANFRONT—10th floor studio sleep up to 6; 2-bedroom unit (#8) fully at www.kahilipark.org. Reservations: street from surf and beautiful sandy condo for rent. Sleep four. Well-equipped equipped with loft and jacuzzi, sleeps [email protected]; 808- beaches. April thru December 14, kitchen, Almost all comforts of home. up to 6. Contact Missy Hartman: 888- 742-9921. seventh day FREE! 360-652-6455 $130/night plus tax. www.goingmaui. 807-6483; 541-247-6700. BEACH FRONT VACATION RENTAL— or 425-258-4433. com/McNeilus to view property. E-mail VACATION ON KAUAI—”The near Sequim, Washington on the Straits SUNRIVER RENTALS—Two nicely [email protected]; Marge Garden Island” Kahili Adventist of Juan de Fuca. Beach just out your decorated homes. 3-bedroom, McNeilus, 507-374-6747. School operates a scenic mountain front door. Fully-equipped, luxurious between lodge and mall, sleeps GOLD BEACH OCEAN FRONT park with various types and sizes of 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sleeps eight; 4-bedroom, sleeps 10. RENTAL—Luxury beach home and cabins, sleeping 2-6 persons. All have up to six people. Call Maxine at 509-747- Both fully equipped. Hot tubs. townhouse located at prestigious full kitchens. See pictures and rates 7622. Two-night minimum. Days, Mon.-Fri., 808-881-4406; Sabastian Shores: 3-bedroom unit evenings/weekends, 808-885-5289; (#16) fully equipped with Jacuzzi, can [email protected]. 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 execu- tive home, on North Woodlands golf course. 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