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She now is between 25 and 26 inches feedings, she's taking all her feedings from a bottle," Smalling long and weighs 4 1/2 pounds. "She's going to be in a normal said. Amillia, the first child for Eddie crib, she's going to have normal State Farm' Providing Insurance anu Financial Services Home Office, Unomiiiyton. Illinois 61/KJ Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 4946 N Vancouver Avenue Portland OR 97?,7 603 ?H6 1103 I ax 603 28b 1146 ernie lull h5mb@statelair» com Sonja Taylor is overjoyed to be taking baby Amillia home after four months in the Neo Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Children's Hospital in Miami. 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service® Top 2 % in Portland Metro Tony and Libby Kelly MBA, M.Ed.. Brokers, CRS, ABR, SRES WWW SellingPortlandR ealEstate 503-330-5488 17700 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd Portland, OR and Sonja Taylor of Homestead. Fla., was conceived by in vitro fer­ tilization and was delivered by Cae­ sarean section. Your Care Our First Priority R eligion 5 0 3 -6 0 3 - 7766). the m ost progressive public transit system of its size in the country, has an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated and s k ille d in d iv id u a l w ith s u p e rv is o ry e xp e rie n c e in coordination of contract services or medical assistance program. T r iM e t, ‘Lift Every Voice’ Celebration Area residents are invited by th e S h a ro n S e v e n th -d a y Adventist Church, 5209 N.E. 22nd Ave., to attend its "Lift Every Voice" series of w orkshops and concert. The celeb ratio n o f A frican 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- shops are Sunday, Feb. 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Monday. Feb. 26 through Wednesday Feb. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Friday, March 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The concert is Saturday, March 3 at 6p.m. For more inform ation, visit www.sharonsda.net orcall 503-287- 7649. 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. (?) b i t u œ r i & s In Loving Memory • Automobile accident injuries • Chronic headache and joint pain • W orkers C o m p en satio n injuries Call for an appointment! (503) 228-< Pacific NW Holy Ghost Conference 2007 F e b r u a r y 2 0 - 2 3 ,2 0 0 7 • 7 p m N ig h tly K in g s T e m p le C h ristia n C e n te r 4 7 4 4 N E 15th A ve., P o rtla n d . O re g o n P a s to r J.S . B a ile y Theme: Proclaim ing the Pow er o f Pentecost A c ts 2 :2 -4 Tuesday Pastor Derrick Traylor Rehoboth World Healing Center Portland. Oregon Wednesday Apostle Levell Thomas Cathedral o f Praise World Outreach Portland, Oregon Thursday Pastor Julia Neufeld Kingdom Truth Ministries Portland, Oregon Friday Dr. Linda jones Truevine Holy Temple Church 1st Lady o f FGNL Dallas, Texas Mass for Soldier, Madison Grad TriMet Offers: Excellent work environment Com petitive sa lary and fringe benefit package Submit resume and cover letter along with TriM et application. A p p lic a tio n m a te ria ls and a d e ta ile d jo b d e s c rip tio n are a v a ila b le at TriM e t Hum an Resources office, 1st floor, 4012 SE 17th Ave., Portland, OR 97202. Applications by fax accepted at (50 3) 962-7440. A p p lica n ts residin g outside the Portland M etropolitan area or who are physically disabled may request application materials by calling (503) 962-7635, TTY (503) 238- 5811 o r v is it our w e b site at www.trimet.org. Persons needing an accom m odation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for an y part o f th e a p p lic a tio n process should contact TriMet Human Resources staff at (503) 962-7635. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for accommodation is required. TriMet is an equal opportunity e m p lo ye r; c o m m itte d to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including the elderly and persons with disabilities. 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 vice” (meaning the first service) at 7:45 a.m. The purpose is to reach people wishing toestablish or make “real" their relationship with G