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New Business Helps Seniors Stay at Home
posted by Home Instead Senior Care on Nov 18, 2009 under the Health category

Mount Vernon, WA – An area couple with a background in home care and customer service have opened a Home Instead Senior Care® office serving Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan counties.  Home Instead Senior Care is an independently owned…

SOS Doubles Washington State WASL Science Score
posted by Simplification Seminars on Nov 18, 2009 under the Education category

The following press release should be of interest to educators in private and public schools and to parents that home school.

NEWS
November 18, 2009
CONTACT:  Bob. Kowal 509-251-9034 11310 N Lancelot Drive Spokane WA 99218…

New Glassblowing Studio/School to open in LaConner!
posted by Pier 7 Glaswerks on Nov 17, 2009 under the Entertainment category

Pier 7 Glaswerks in LaConner is opening soon!

This facility will offer adult and youth classes in glassblowing taught by working glass artists, as well as glassblowing experiences available to the general public; including: Corporate events,…

Burlington Better Speaker Toastmasters Changes From Wednesday’s to Tuesday’s
posted by Toastmasters on Nov 17, 2009 under the Education category

Burlington Better Speakers has changed their meeting time from Wednesday’s to Tuesday’s.  Meetings are held every Tuesday from 12:05 to 1:00 PM at the Washington Federal Savings building in Burlington.  The address is 300 E Fairhaven…

DYKEMAN JOINS FORCES WITH THE SCHELL DESIGN GROUP
posted by DYKEMAN on Nov 13, 2009 under the Business & Finance category

DYKEMAN, a leading architectural, interior design and planning firm in the Pacific Northwest, has recently broadened their scope and depth of client services. DYKEMAN has joined forces with Schell Design Group (SDG), a 34-year, environmental graphic…

Steve Miller joins Chinook Enterprises
posted by Chinook Enterprises on Nov 11, 2009 under the Non-Profit category

Chinook Enterprises’ newest employee is Steve Miller.  Steve has joined our staff as an Employment Specialist.  His responsibilities include job development, training support, assessments and placement for individuals with a diversity…

Local Author to Share Knowledge
posted by D&J Used Books on Nov 10, 2009 under the Other category

Jon Rogers ,co-author of the “Spaceship Handbook,” and “The Saucer Fleet, will be appearing at D&J Used Books in Burlington,Saturday Nov 21st from 6:30-8:30 PM. He will be available for book signing and he will give two short…

Northwest Washington Reading Corps
posted by Washington Reading Corps on Nov 09, 2009 under the Other category

The Washington Reading Corps at Central, Evergreen, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools would like to thank the following organizations and businesses for helping out in this years coat drive:
Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Immaculate Heart…

Greg Palmer grew up in Mt. Vernon
posted by Wind n Sea Publishing LLC on Nov 09, 2009 under the Other category

Wind n Sea Publishing LLC releases Propology 101

La Jolla, California - (November 6, 2009) - No longer will you need facelifts, nose jobs, tattoos, and breast implants.  Propology 101- the science of finding your true identity and passion…

MVHS Students Selected for WMEA Honor Choirs
posted by Mount Vernon High School Choirs on Nov 06, 2009 under the Education category

Outstanding music students from across Washington have received top honors by being selected to participate in one of the WMEA performing groups.  The students listed below will join other outstanding high school student musicians in this gala…

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Established medical office seeks Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist. Must be flex. Position also covers sick & vacation days. You must have computer, customer service and professional telephone skills. Applicant must be neat in appearance, pleasant, reliable, organized, energetic and able to multi-task. Previous medical exp. is helpful but not nec. Send resume to: bonniec-mvwc @verizon.net or File #676 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.


REFINERY OPERATOR Tesoro is currently seeking to fill the position of Refinery Operator at its Anacortes facility. An Operator monitors and controls refinery process equipment while working a rotating 12-hour shift, often outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This can be a physically/mentally challenging job requiring mechanical ability and a basic understanding of physical sciences and chemistry. In addition, candidates must possess a positive work ethic, good communications and teamworking skills and have the willingness to take personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Along with a dynamic work environment, Tesoro offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Starting wage will be $21.38 per hour that will initially increase to $25.59 after successful completion of training. Employment applications (one application per person) can be obtained at the Work Source Skagit, 2005 E. College Way, in Mount Vernon during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on November 24, 25, and 30, 2009, or until a maximum of 300 applications has been distributed. No applications will be faxed or mailed. You must apply in person. All applicants will be tested on Saturday, December 5, 2009, for basic skills and aptitude. Additional information will be provided with the application. Telephone inquiries and mail-in applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates for employment will be required to pass a substance abuse screening (drug and alcohol), physical agility tests, and complete a physical exam. Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company 10200 W. March Point Rd. Anacortes, WA 98221 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V


LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600


Youth Center Staff Supervisor The Swinomish Tribal Community Recreation/ Prevention Department is looking for a dynamic and competent individual who is experienced as a Youth Center Staff Supervisor. The Youth Center Supervisor plans, and does the total duties of a Prevention/Recreation Assistant. This position provides leadership to the other assistants when the Coordinator is out of the office. The Swinomish Tribal Community is a positive and friendly work environment. This is a full-time position with full health insurance benefits. Salary is DOQ. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application and Job Description by calling 360-466-1216 or e-mail wbill@swinomish.nsn.us. Return cover letter, resume, and application to Wayne Bill, Human Resource Director as soon as possible. Send application packet to; Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, 11404 Moorage Way, LaConner, WA. 98257