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Bids/classifieds To place your ad, email Advertising deadlines 12:00 Noon Monday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. advertising@theskanner.com Davis continued from page 1 then again you can’t because you’re in the moment and you’ve just scored a touch-down. You’ve just beaten someone. And to be good at something you’re so competitive about is a feel- ing you can’t explain. KW: Precious few pairs of siblings have been able to make it to the NFL. I can think of Eli and Peyton Manning and Tiki and Ronde Barber. What do you attribute your and Vontae’s success to? Your genes? Luck? Hard work? Good coach- ing? Vd: I’d have to say hard work. We’ve worked so hard to get to where we are today. And noth- ing comes easily in terms of success. If you want success, you have to work hard at it and realize that it takes time; it doesn’t come to you overnight. I was just speaking with my little cousin on the telephone who wants to be a singer and she was upset and a little discouraged because she wants to be a singer and it’s not hap- pening yet. But what I told her is that instead of being upset, you should be practicing, because the harder you work the more successful you’ll become. All my life, I’ve worked hard knowing that someone else is out there is trying to outwork me. So, I’d be out there on Christmas and during winter breaks. That’s how I’ve kept my edge. KW: Bernadette Beekman observed that you and your brother do a lot of charity work. She’d like to know which gives you the most satisfac- tion. Vd: Giving back and trying to create opportu- nities that will be advantageous to kids in the future. When I was a kid, I didn’t get to meet role models from the NFL or the NBA. So it means a lot to me to put a smile on their faces by showing up. KW: You launched a design company last year, Modern Class Design. What are your future plans with it? Vd: To take it to a whole new level with urban renewal projects. I look at this business venture as an opportunity to give back and build my brand at the same time. At the end of the day, what could be better than making a great living and making a big difference? KW: Is there any question no one ever asks plays the day before a game. KW: The Uduak Oduok question: Who is your you, that you wish someone would? favorite clothes designer? Vd: Hmmm…. I’ve gotta think about that. Vd: Louis Vuitton. KW: The Tasha Smith question: Are you ever KW: Dante Lee, author of Black Business afraid? Vd: The only time I really get afraid is when Secrets, asks: What was the best business deci- something is affecting my family. But even then, sion you ever made, and what was the worst? Vd: The best business decision was getting I start to think about the Bible and the passage that says “you should fear no one, fear no man, involved in my interior design company and the worst was putting money into a casino. but only God,” and I feel better. KW: When you look in the mirror, what do you KW: The Columbus Short question: Are you see? happy? Vd: I see an image of me, Vernon Davis, Vd: Yes, I’m happy. I wake up each and every- day happy because of all of the great things that someone who works hard, is determined, self- I have going on in my life and I think about all of motivated and wants to succeed in everything he the blessings that God has bestowed upon me. I does and is a genuinely loving person. KW: If you could have one wish instantly don’t think about the past, I only think about the present because what I do today sets me up for granted, what would that be for? Vd: To meet with President Obama the future. KW: The Ling-Ju Yen question: What is your KW: The Teri Emerson question: When was earliest childhood memory? the last time you had a good laugh? Vd: Learning how to tie my shoes. Vd: About an hour ago. I was joking with one KW: The Toure question: Who is the person of my buddies who was walking my dog. He saw my teammate Delanie Walker whose jaw is wired who led you to become the person you are today? Vd: My grandmother. from a football injury, and my friend thought KW: The Judyth Piazza question: What key Delanie couldn’t talk, so he didn’t talk to him. But Delanie can talk and the whole thing was quality do you believe all successful people share? funny to all of us! Vd: A great work ethic. KW: What is your guiltiest pleasure? KW: What advice do you have for anyone who Vd: Brownies! KW: The bookworm Troy Johnson question: wants to follow in your footsteps? Vd: Be a leader, not a follower. Never let any- What was the last book you read? Vd: 4 months of Biblical passages in Our one tell you what you can and cannot be. Always follow your heart and have faith in yourself and Daily Bread. KW: The music maven Heather Covington believe in the Lord and He will believe in you. question: What was the last song you listened to? Vd: “Boo Thang” by Verse Simmons. KW: What is your favorite meal to cook? Vd: Baked chicken, broccoli and mashed potatoes LABORATORY ASSISTANT KW: The Sanaa Lathan question: National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this What excites you? part-time position which assists the NCNM clinical lab in Vd: Watching highlights of my EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR $4,247 - $6,050/month Initial Application Review: Friday, Jan 20th at 5:00 PM Coordinates and facili- tates Emergency Management planning, training and exercises. Develops and facilitates response and recovery plans. Minimum qualifi- cations: 1 year of relat- ed work experience. Bachelors Degree may substitute for experi- ence. Other qualifica- tions and complete job requirements in applica- tion packet: Download application www.cresa911.org/ employment Call (360) 992-9215 Wash Relay Service 7-1-1 710 W 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency EQUAL OPPOR - TUNITY EMPLOYER 1-11-12 its mission to provide quality patient care, excellent lab services and educate naturopathic students in lab pro- cedures. Full job description and application details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 1/17/12 EOE 1-11-12 CAMPUS RECEPTION 9-1-1 DISPATCH OPERATIONS MANAGER $6,153 - $8,761/month Applications due: Friday, Jan 20th at 5:00 PM Download application www.cresa911.org/ employment Call (360) 992-9215 Wash Relay Service 7-1-1 710 W 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency EQUAL OPPOR - TUNITY EMPLOYER 1-11-12 1-11-12 COMMUNITY CLINICS PATIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this part-time, benefited position which is responsible for services surrounding the delivery of care to NCNM’s community clinic patients, including referral coordination, handling of medical records and promotion of the clinics in the general community. Full job description and appli- cation details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 1/17/12 EOE 1-11-12 RETAIL INDUSTRY WORKFORCE CASE MANAGER New Avenues for Youth’s nationally recognized career training program is currently seeking a Workforce Case Manager to join our talented team in teaching job readi- ness skills and coordinating employment services for at- risk teens. We are seeking a dynamic individual to sup- port a retail industry training and job placement project for youth from the North East Portland area. Experience working with high-risk youth and communities of color required. Vocational/educational training experience and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Fulltime position, competitive salary and excellent benefits including employer paid medical, dental, life, disability, and retire- ment. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New Avenues is an equal opportunity employer. Please email resume & cover letter to: jobs@newav- enues.org attn: Autumn 1-11-12 VICE PRESIDENT OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is looking for a highly motivated fundraising professional to serve as our Vice President of Resource Development. This person will oversee all aspects of UWCW’s resource develop- ment strategies and initiatives, e.g., an annual workplace campaign of over $20 million, affinity group programs, planned giving, endowment, major gifts, in-kind gifts, and capital campaigns. Info: http://www.unitedway- pdx.org/careers/vp_resource_development.php. Cover letter and resume to employment@unitedway-pdx.org, Job #4000. Closes 1/29/12. Equal Opportunity Employer. 1-11-12 www.theskanner.com www.theskanner.com www.theskanner.com www.theskanner.com www.theskanner.com Manages the 9-1-1 Public Safety Dispatch Center and Training / Quality Assurance / Accreditation Programs. Minimum qualifica- tions: 4 yrs Program and Staff Management, plus 6+ years in public safety communications. Other qualifications and complete job require- ments in application packet: National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this full- time, temporary position which provides communication and campus support by receiving and routing incoming calls, processing College mail, greeting visitors, and pro- viding information to students, faculty, staff and alumni. Full job description and application details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 1/20/12 EOE January 11, 2012 The Seattle Skanner page 7
