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Adventist Church, 5209 N.E. 22nd
Ave., to attend its "Lift Every
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American history and music will
feature various directors affiliated
with the church and a special guest
director. Derrick MeDuffey of Cho
sen Generation, along with mem
bers of his group. The concert choir
is made up of gospel singers from
churches o f all denom inations
through out the Portland and Se
attle area.
All workshop materials, includ
ing bottled water and music, are
provided free of charge. The work-
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This position will manageTriMet's
Transportation Brokerage and is
lo c a te d in NW P o rtla n d .
R e sp o n sib le fo r a v a rie ty of
program analysis, and program
d e v e lo p m e n t
a c tiv itie s .
Candidate will be responsible for
administering provider contracts
for IGS's, LIFT Mental Health, Aging
and grandsons Lucas and Garret Smith, all
and Disability Services (ADS) and
of Salem, Ore.
other social service contracts. The Ronald Wayne Abel
Left to mourn also is Ronald’s fiancee,
successful candidate will have the
Maria
Mendoza o f Vale, Ore. They loved
Funeral services were held Feb. 8,
ability to work well at all levels of 2(M)7 at Cox & Cox Funeral Chapel for
and cherished each other and planned to
the organization, dem onstrate Ronald W ayne Abel.
marry this spring; one sister. Nancy
initiative and creativity in problem
Palmer of Seattle, Wash.; two sisters-in-
Ronald was bom June 23, 1950 in
s o lv in g and m a n a g e m e n t Portland, Ore. He passed away Feb. 4,
law, Jacqueline Palmer o f Seattle, Wash,
d e v e lo p m e n t s tra te g ie s , be
and
Carol Palm er o f Tacoma, Wash.;
2007 at Emanuel Hospital in Portland.
collab orative and inclusive in
and
one
brother, Arthur J. Palmer Jr.
Ronald com pleted high school, and
making decisions, demonstrate
Finally,
his
younger
brother, Melvin Abel Sr.
then attended community college where he re
knowledge of project planning
From
childhood
to
adulthood
the two remained
ceived an Associate o f Arts degree in Com m uni
and m a n a g e m e n t p rin c ip le s
close,
with
a
very
strong
bond.
They shared their
cation and Radio Broadcasting. Ronald worked
including organizations skills,
ministerial
faith
through
their
music
and song, and
for several radio stations in Michigan. He played
budget and cost analysis and
both
had
a
love
for
the
Bible.
piano and the drums, however he loved singing
program evaluation.
Uncles include Phillip Casey of Portland and
and playing the guitar.
Melvin
Mott o f Houston, Texas. Nephews include
Qualified Candidates will have the
He has shared the stage with many well-known
following background:
groups and was creative and giving, regardless of Teal Melvin Jr. and Otis and Jakar Abel, all of
B a c h e lo r's d e gre e in hum an his life situation. He alw ays tried to find the Portland. Nieces include Brenna. Daijsa, Shatoya.
services, planning, business positive and good in people.
Mariah and Ebony Abel, all of Portland. Two great
administration ora related field.
Ronald leaves to mourn his parents, Arthur and nieces are Aniaya Allen and Cameron Abel. One
Graduate education in human Anita Palmer of Portland; his one and only son. great nephew is Jamison Abel.
services, business or public Patrick Smith, whom he loved through the years in
Ronald was a beautiful and unique individual
administration or related field his heart. They only physically met in 2006. In who will be missed by his entire family and his
may substitute for one year of addition there is his daughter-in-law, Tracie Smith; many friends.
experience.
Th re e ye a rs e xp e rie n c e in
coordination of contract services
or medical assistance programs
Sgt. Long Ngoc Nguyen
in c lu d in g tw o ye a rs of
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9
s u p e rv is o ry
e xp e rie n c e .
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 in Our Lady of LaVang
A d d itio n a l ye a rs o f re la te d
Catholic Church in Portland for Sgt. Long
experience may substitute for
Ngoc Nguyen, who died Feb. 9 in Afghani
degree.
stan of a non-combat related wound at age 27.
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Tuesday
Pastor Derrick Traylor
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Portland. Oregon
Wednesday
Apostle Levell Thomas
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Thursday
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Mass for Soldier, Madison Grad
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A p p lic a tio n m a te ria ls and a
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a v a ila b le at TriM e t Hum an
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Applications by fax accepted at
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Sgt. Nguyen was bom June 27, 1979, in
Vietnam, and immigrated to Portland in 1982.
He graduated from Madison High School and
served in the Army. In 2001, he joined the
Oregon Army National Guard and was serv
ing with the 141st Brigade Support Battalion, deployed to Afghanistan
last summer.
Survivors include his parents. Quan Thi and Su Van; sister. Giau; and
brothers. Son. Phuong and Lam.
Arrangements by Ross Hollywood Chapel.
Early Service at
Vancouver Avenue
Vancouver Avenue First Bap
tist Church has added a new one-
hour informal service with spirit-
filled songs, praise and teaching on
Sundays called the “Alphae Ser
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The purpose is to reach people
wishing toestablish or make “real"
their relationship with G<xl.
A traditional service with won
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