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Beaumont Middle School parent Mystique Pratcher and her daughter Emaujah outside the northeast Portland school. photo by Cervante Pope/The Portland Observer

to staff -- for talking too loud,” she Mother feels said. Pratcher said her daughter and Beaumont failed another student got into a mutual altercation on March 18. Each stu- her daughter dent was suspended for the spat, by Cervante Pope yet only Emaujah was taken into The Portland Observer Arrested police custody. Getting arrested isn’t an act any A school Disciplinary Action child should ever have to experi- Form documenting the fight, ence, yet for a 12-year-old girl, drafted by Student Management that traumatically scarring experi- Specialist Jennifer Bennett, has ence became a reality. at now been officially amended. An iteration of this story first Emaujah was described as the broke a few weeks ago when it aggressor in the original report, was reported that the young fe- School which did not mention the other male was taken into custody for mother Mystique Pratcher and cause a police report had not been “I’d already been having some student’s full level of involve- attacking another student and a discipline records from the north- filed. issues with students being treated ment. Both the principal and vice substitute teacher at Beaumont east Portland school. She says Beaumont has an is- different because of their race at principal of the school, Harriette Middle School. Pratcher said she was shocked sue of disciplining African Ameri- Beaumont,” she told the Portland Vimegnon and Ed Krankowski, While the date regarding the when Willamette Week published can and Latino students more than Observer. “Emaujah had 10 refer- wrote in follow-up correspon- fight and the arrest two weeks a story just two days after her anyone else, and claims that in her rals and all of them were for being dence feeling the first report was later was accurate, the full details daughter’s March 31 arrest. She daughter’s case, the infractions loud in the hallway, during pass- a poor representation of the actual behind the incident were missing calls foul on the school as the have been for minor things, like ing times. Not being loud in the or false, according to the girl’s source for the media coverage be- being too loud. classroom, not being disrespectful Continued on Page 2 Page 2 May 4, 2016

email from Principal Vimegnon sion, a hearing between the fam- students,” Pratcher said. “They’re at saying that her daughter had been ily and school officials is held to just after Emaujah, trying to make Arrested School suspended in order to investigate determine a final course of action. it seem like she’s a ‘problem “I took her to school at 9 a.m. grounds for expulsion. The listed Emaujah’s hearing was held at an child.’ It’s classical conditioning. Continued from Front and at about 9:45 a.m. I get a the reasons for her suspension as offsite location. They know if they approach in situation. call from Emaujah saying ‘Mom, “open defiance,” “insubordina- The over two hour long meet- a certain way that you’re going The amended discipline state- they’re trying to arrest me! I didn’t tion” and “willful disobedience.” ing addressed some of the issues to respond in a certain way, and ment has some facts in her daugh- do anything!’ And then the phone Pratcher is upset that the fi- at hand, yet didn’t tackle any of then you’re going to get a conse- ter’s favor, including an acknowl- hangs up,” Pratcher recalls. “So nal incident that got her daughter the questions both Pratcher and quence.” edgment that the other student I’m calling the office trying to into trouble was for having a cell other organization members also Pratcher plans to take this case swung at her first and the fact that figure out what’s going on [and phone on her desk in math class, present at the meeting had about to court on terms of defamation of another student present had shout- when someone answers] I hear her not in use, but for refusing to hand Beaumont’s conduct. The only character. Her frustration grows ed for Emaujah to be “left alone.” screaming and crying in the back- it over to her teacher when asked. real conclusion reached was that from not getting an adjudication A description of Emaujah calling ground.” Principal Vimegnon said Beau- Emaujah’s behavior did not con- hearing or a formal petition re- out that she wanted to “scrap” When Portland police came to mont does have a rule allowing stitute grounds for expulsion. garding the case, even after three with the other student involved Beaumont on the day of the arrest, students to have cell phones for Despite the school’s decision to attempts to contact the juvenile was removed. Emaujah was then handcuffed and academic reasons – such as cal- keep Emaujah at Beaumont, both facility. “Why would someone say transported to a juvenile facility culating – yet it was deemed by Pratcher and her daughter feel She’s been told the district at- ‘Leave Emaujah alone’ if my where she took a mugshot photo Emaujah’s teacher that her inten- uncomfortable with the school’s torney has not yet responded to daughter was being the aggres- and was fingerprinted. tions were non-academic. practices and have chosen to re- the juvenile facility’s request, sor?” Pratcher asks, “Emaujah has Upon returning to school, her Pratcher said if her daughter main at great distance. leaving the exact reasoning for her never been in trouble for fighting daughter received additional dis- recorded a video with her phone, “What student would want to daughter’s arrest still unanswered. at Beaumont.” cipline referrals for miscellaneous then everyone would believe her, come back after being treated like As it stands, there are still no offi- Neither the original nor the re- inane reasons, Pratcher said, the but says the school is so stern, it this? There are things happen- cial charges against her daughter. vised discipline form stated any- last of which led to her permanent wants to keep phones away from ing in the school that need to be “Somebody else needs to be thing about Emaujah striking the separation from the school. students. addressed. My daughter is being held accountable. No one is being substitute teacher. On April 15, she received an For students at risk of expul- traumatized and arrested under a held accountable for what they false report, like why is that not did. I can’t trust anybody. I’m the being addressed? The school is only person that can advocate for Wells Fargo Presents the being treated like a juvenile delin- her. 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pages 6-7 pinion A Fitting Choice O Diversity grounds race for state representative by Cervante Pope The Portland Observer Oregon House District 43 is one of the most racially diverse legislative districts in the state, en- compassing inner north and north- east Portland and the heart of the city’s historic African-American community. Having Lew Fred- page 8 erick as its state representative, this heavily Democratic district has had a black leader fighting for Sports issues important to minority com- munities since 2009. Now, with Frederick stepping down to run for an Oregon Senate seat, finding a fitting replacement for his House Roberta Phillip-Robbins Tawna Sanchez seat may seem difficult. Focusing on the two main can- and I vehemently oppose that.” “It’s not necessarily what we’re didates running in the May 17 Other top priorities for the Af- trying to do, it’s how we’re trying Democratic Primary, Tawna San- rican-American candidate who to do it. I have a broad spectrum chez and Roberta Phillip-Robbins, serves as a youth and gang vi- of experience and I think I look at both minority females, stand up olence prevention specialist for things from a very community ac- against one another pretty fairly. Multnomah County, is bringing tivist perspective,” Sanchez says. What it boils down to, is how each quality and affordable childcare “I’ve stood outside places protest- of them plans to go about allevi- to the state, supporting a livable ing, that very direct on-the-ground ating pertinent issues, as well as wage, and making sure everyone, activism. I’m definitely not afraid page 11 their particular prioritized agen- regardless of race or economic to do that.” das. standing, has equal access to jus- One of the most crucial topics Coming from both an educa- tice. both candidates have to address Metro tional background as a former Yet this isn’t to say that San- right is opening up access to hous- teacher and a legal background af- chez, a Native American, doesn’t ing and preserving the cultural ter earning her law degree and do- come from and support some of fabric of an inner city population ing policy work for children and these same ideas. that has lost thousands of residents families, Phillip-Robbins aims to As a former foster parent, pris- to gentrification. focus her campaign and time in on volunteer and director of fami- Creating affordable housing office around stabilizing disad- ly services at the Native American across the district is a given, but vantaged families. Youth and Family Center, San- each candidate feels that the Cul- “The reason I’m seeking office chez has experiences with family ly Neighborhood which is situat- is to really create the opportuni- stabilization and justice issues. ed across several blocks on both ties for families to thrive and not She lists some of her major polit- sides of Northeast Killingsworth just make things meet,” says Phil- ical priorities as providing good Street between 42nd and 82nd Av- lip-Robbins. “A good quality of schools for children, advocating enues could use the most attention life, to me, is not just something for a higher minimum wage and for multiple reasons. rich people should have. That’s workers’ rights, and reforming the Continued on Page 15 what our country has turned into criminal justice system.

pages Black United Fund Scholarships 10-13 The Black United Fund of education support services that Oregon native and Jefferson High Arts Oregon’s annual Scholarships positively impact students and School alumna who will deliver ENTERTAINMENT Awards Luncheon will be host- academic institutions throughout the keynote address. & ed at Sentinel Hotel on Wednes- the state of Oregon. Supporting The awards luncheon is open to day, May 25, from 11:30am to unlimited futures for young peo- the public, a great opportunity for 1pm. Many deserving Portland ple in the community with edu- the community to come together page 14-15 and southwest Washington area cation attainment at the core is and celebrate the bright futures of Classifieds students will be awarded schol- the goal of the community effort. our amazing students. Tickets and arships. This year the Black United Fund tables can be purchased at bufor. The Black United Fund builds of Oregon welcomes home Renee org. All proceeds will go to the Calendar page 15 on a legacy of philanthropy and Watson, an accomplished author, Mentor4 Success program. Page 4 May 4, 2016

TriMet has hired Raimore Construction, a northeast Portland minority-owned business, to install 14 shelters along the new transit route. Minority-Owned Firms Hired TriMet has awarded two mi- waukie light-rail route were cut it to lead the project from pre-con- nority-owned firms from the Port- in half when federal funding went struction through construction. land area work totaling $7.5 mil- from the expected 60 percent to 50 The second contract, not to lion, keeping the agency a national percent. But with the project com- exceed $800,000 for architec- leader in minority contracting. ing in under budget by about $50 tural and engineering services to Raimore Construction, a black- million, the Federal Transit Ad- expand TriMet’s southeast Port- owned company from northeast ministration has approved funding land Powell Garage, was award- Portland was awarded a contract at to add the deferred shelters, offi- ed to Emerio Design, a registered a TriMet board of directors meet- cials said. Minority Business Enterprise in ing last week to install 14 shelters During Orange Line construc- Beaverton. With expanding ser- along the MAX Orange Line. tion, Raimore was a subcontractor vice, TriMet says it needs the Original plans for 30 shelters on shelter installation, and with its additional space to maintain and on the new downtown-to-Mil- new $6.75 million contract moves store buses. May 4, 2016 Page 5

During the 1960s civil rights era, Arthur ‘Bantu’ Palmer Sr. battled for black jobs on Portland south- west waterfront. A Portland Leader for Racial Progress Palmer pushed for voter regis- had all the amenities for celebri- Arthur ‘Bantu’ tration and led black people to the ties to feel well pampered. And it polls. He arranged for local and was conveniently located near the Palmer was a national political candidates to Portland Coliseum. speak with the Portland’s minority As years passed, Palmer pur- change agent community, including Presidential chased more land and ran multiple Racial progress in Portland has candidates John F. Kennedy and businesses. His drive for prosper- forever been shaped by Arthur Richard Nixon. ity was not for the sake of greed, James “Bantu” Palmer Sr., a late Born and raised in Florida, but an earnest drive for commu- Portland black business owner Palmer came from a family of nity advancement and social im- who pushed for diversity sharecroppers and provements. Ron Herndon, Joyce in a city that was beset by clergy. Determined Harris and scores of other com- discrimination, racked up to see the world, he munity leaders and past employ- victories in employment joined the Merchant ees remember and appreciate his and voting, and brought Marines at a young strength and encouragement. diversity to the Rose Fes- age and ventured out Mr. Palmer’s strong leadership tival. into the world. He was also apparent in his religious In every way a cata- fought in World War beliefs and founding of his Bantu lyst for change, Palmer II, where he was Nations Church with meetings at was a land developer and wounded and award- the Bantu House on Sundays— builder of the Desert Ho- Arthur ‘Bantu’ ed a Purple Heart. next door to his residence. The tel, founder of New Rose Palmer Sr. He settled in Bantu members would fill the City Cab Company, Ban- Portland in 1950 pews and come for his lessons and tu Towing, a gas station, car repair deciding the Rose preaching. shop and landlord to many of his City was the place to seek the In his passing, we can fully ac- neighbors. He died three years ago American Dream. He began buy- knowledge that racial progress he and May 19 will mark what would ing property and decided to build worked towards in Portland has have been his 93rd birthday. an upscale hotel to accommodate gained momentum and continues Mr. Palmer’s activism was a black performers when they come to develop. leading force to get our commu- to Portland on tour. The Desert Arthur James “Bantu” Palmer nity of young African-American Hotel would not be considered Sr. was a change agent who is not women on the floats in the Port- luxury by today’s standards, but forgotten and his works continue land Rose Festival and in the prin- back then Palmer made sure it to enrich the lives of many. cess pageant. His efforts began by commissioning a float for the pa- rade himself and selecting his own pick of Portland black beauties to ride the entry. The parade had never had a float with black repre- sentation until that moment—June 1952. In addition to employing many DATI AWARDS LUNCHEON people in the community, Palmer Dr. Audrey Terrell Institute will be recognizing fought to open more work to mi- various women on their accomplishments norities. One major victory came Theme: “Celebrating Women’ on the waterfront, when he orga- Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016 nized groups of people to picket Place: Embassy Suites Portland International Airport and participate in other publici- Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm ty stunts. He made certain to get Tickets: $35.00 media coverage to demand that For more information contact www.datinstitute.org 15 percent of federal funds appro- priated for Portland infrastructure In June 1952, diversity is brought to the Portland Rose Festival “Making Life’s Challenges The Keys and highways lead to minority when Arthur ‘Bantu’ Palmer Jr. commissions his own float to show- To Your Accomplishments” employment and/or contracts. case young black females from the community. Page 6 May 4, 2016

Opinion articles do not necessarily represent the views of the Portland Observer. We welcome reader essays, photos and Opinion story ideas. Submit to [email protected]. Reproductive Rights and Economic Survival too dishonest to say out loud — 1991. among single mothers. Could be while declaring a preference for Now we’re that the government should punish Women make up 70 percent of — but I’m betting a bigger fac- leaving the minimum at $7.25. the women who have abortions. tipped servers, and most of them tor is the poverty-level minimum Not to be outdone on the con- fighting on two And probably the girls, too. don’t work in those high-dol- wage, which disproportionally af- tradiction front, Kasich says it’s While reproductive rights are lar, white-tablecloth restaurants. fects women of color. “very important that we don’t fronts fundamental to women’s They’re working in low-level Every presidential candidate raise the minimum wage willy nil- by Martha Burk well-being and autonomy, hash houses and places like Den- has weighed in on the minimum ly,” but then adds that Uncle Sam We heard a lot the right to fair pay and ben- ny’s and Red Lobster. wage. While Hillary Clinton and ought to let the 50 states set 50 about the “war on efits is no less so. A Census report last year Bernie Sanders argue over how different minimums if that’s what women” during the After all, adult women are showed that the poverty risk for much is enough — $12 for her, they want. 2012 election cycle by far the majority of those women spikes once they enter the $15 for him — Cruz says $0 is All this adds up to a multi- — mostly over Re- working for the federal min- workforce. For women with kids, the right number. He’d do away pronged attack on low-wage publican attacks on imum wage. It’s parked at the poverty rate is almost double with the federal minimum alto- working women, who are the least abortion rights and birth control. $7.25 per hour because the feds that of men in the 25-34 age range gether, having deemed it a “bad able to fight back. They’re trapped While the phrase has faded in by the ironclad partisanship on this election year go-round, the Capitol Hill, where Republicans war on women has not. The only A Census report last year showed that have promised not to raise wages change is that now we’re fight- as long as they control Congress. ing on two fronts — reproductive the poverty risk for women spikes once And pushing back on those abor- rights and economic survival. tion restrictions states have been To a man, the three Republi- rolling out? Forget it. cans still in the nomination race they enter the workforce. For women with Between Congress and the nut- oppose abortion rights. case wing of the GOP calling the No surprise there. But Ted Cruz kids, the poverty rate is almost double that shots in the presidential race, the has upped the ante and come out war on women promises to be a against exceptions for rape and long one indeed. incest. John Kasich would allow of men in the 25-34 age range — prime Martha Burk is the director the exceptions, but says there’s of the Corporate Accountability no point in talking to him about working years. Project for the National Council choice. of Women’s Organizations and The formerly pro-choice Trump haven’t raised it since 2009. — prime working years. policy.” the author of the book Your Voice, is now not only against abortion, The legal base pay for tipped Some experts say the growing In typical Trump fashion, the Your Vote: The Savvy Woman’s but blurted out recently what oth- workers lags even further behind gap may be partly due to con- GOP front-runner has said Amer- Guide to Power, Politics, and the ers undoubtedly believe but are — it’s been a measly $2.13 since tinuing high unemployment rates ica needs “good paying jobs,” Change We Need. My Non-Traditional Face Closes Doors in Election Mayor with my back- The question has been posed to historical and continued problem am on this journey to transform Why I am ground as African Amer- me both at forums that gracious- with a lack of equity and inclu- the traditional mindset of leader- ican and female who has ly have invited and embraced me sion. Portland’s political arena has ship within our city where deci- running for never held a major pub- as a mayoral candidate, and by a traditional process of force feed- sions that significantly impact the lic office. There’s been forum sponsors that chose not to ing their favorite candidates to the livelihood of all citizens cannot be mayor a lack of equity and in- welcome my participation. Media citizens. made solely behind the walls of by Deborah Harris clusion for me as a par- also askiwhy I chose to run for the Considering my parents and city government. I am in this race I’m writing to respond ticipant in many of the office of Mayor instead of another grandparents who worked very to paint and exemplify leadership to those Portlanders and candidate forums and in- position such as county commis- hard and sacrificed much for my that will move into the commu- entities that continue to question terviews that only white candidates sioner or state representative. ability to obtain a Bachelor of nities, listening with a passionate why I am running for the office of have been invited to. My response is that the need to Arts degree, Master’s Degree, and ear to the concerns for the people take action on social justice, af- my success as a manager for a a who have walked in those shoes fordable housing, houselessness, multi-million dollar industry, not and lived the experience. Nontra- economic development, quality to mention designing and manag- ditional choices can open a flood- of education are issues facing the ing mentoring programs for youth, gate to resolutions on issues that next mayor of Portland . These faith-based participation in food, are community specific and culti- issues have not been sufficiently clothing and mission work with- vate higher values and principles. addressed and cannot simply be in and outside of the community, The lyrics to one of my fa- placed on lay-away. and engaging with Oregon cor- vorites songs resonate, “Nobody In order to address the multi-tier rectional facilities to encourage told me the road was going to be issues that face our city, we must and inspire incarcerated men and easy.” Historically as I roll back begin by building a healthy city, women to “Move Beyond Their the camera, I have encountered neighborhood by neighborhood, Walls,” I define these attributes many rough roads, yet through de- KIC Ministries through strengthening citizen in- and credentials as “signature.” . termination and being confident, volvement through the creation Portland is in a time and season whatever the outcome, I win. Be- presents of single-member geographical that demands bold and courageous ing a new and non-traditional face districts. leadership with a compassion for in this mayoral race does cause Sunday, 11am - 12:30pm Very recently I attended a can- the needs of all of the people, not some doors to close, yet those didate’s fair sponsored by the just a chosen few. closed doors can be permanently Living Heart Faith Community Rose City Park Neighborhood It is time-out for a traditional re- opened with a vote for me at Association, although I was not mayor whose desire is to make the Primary Election on May 17. Location: 8219 NE Glisan St invited as one of the “signature” the city livable for the haves while Deborah Harris is candidate participants, my attendance and leaving the have-nots more broken for the office of Mayor of Port- Pastor Antonio L. Thomas observations validated our city’s promises and dreams deferred. I land. May 4, 2016 Page 7

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The Portland Observer lassified ids need’s a driver for delivery of C /B paper…Wednesday’s only. The Right Brain Initiative Administrative Assistant (.5 to .75 FTE) INVITATION TO BID Must have car and Insurance. The Regional Arts & Culture Council seeks an Administrative As- #2016-12 BUS STOP SAFETY, STREAMLINING, If interested email: sistant for The Right Brain Initiative. This position assists the Pro- & REHABILITATION PROJECT – PHASE V [email protected] gram Manager, Development Manager, and Outreach Specialist The Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area (dba C-TRAN) with day to day responsibilities including administrative support or call 503 288-0033 for committees, grant writing, data entry, mailings, and website is requesting bids from interested bidders for the Bus Stop Safety, Streamlining, & Rehabilitation Project – Phase V. Invitation to updates. $17 per hour plus benefits. See http://bit.ly/RBAdmin- Electrician job for full job announcement. Deadline: 5/31/2016. Bid documents may be obtained from C-TRAN at 2425 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661 by calling (360) 696-4494, via SALARY: $33.83 - $36.51 Hourly ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID e-mail to [email protected], or accessing our Web page at CLOSING DATE: 5/16/16 04:30 PM www.c-tran.com. Under “Quick Reference,” click on Procurement Electricians install, maintain, and then click on Current Bid and Proposal Opportunities or by Central Lincoln People’s Utility District – troubleshoot and repair a variety going directly to the following link: Northern Operations Center of electrical and instrumentation BP #1 – Site Prep, Building Pad, Site Utilities, Under Slab http://www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran/business/procurement equipment, electrical systems, Electrical, Under Slab Plumbing, Paving. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, sub-systems, circuits and con- May 25, 2016. trols such as motors, service CENTRAL LINCOLN PUD equipment, generators, control- Newport, Oregon SUB BIDS REQUESTED lers, electrically operated valves Bid Date: May 10, 2016 at 3:30 PDT and pumps, welding machines, Washington Park Reservoir Improvements electronic controls, micropro- Advertisement for: CLPUD Northern Operations Center – Bid Package #1 Portland, OR cessors, transformers, services, branch circuits including traffic Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC, serving as the Construction Manager/ Bid Package: Phases 1, 2 & 3 Reservoir Improvements control circuits and other com- General Contractor (CM/GC) for Central Lincoln People’s Utility Demolition; Earthwork & Utilities, Shoring & Drilled Shafts, ponents/facilities as assigned. District is soliciting bids for the construction of the Northern Operations Center in Newport, Oregon. Terms and conditions Historic and Architectural Fencing; Precast Architectural Concrete To view full announcement visit: of the bid are outlined in Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC (CM/GC) & Plank, Masonry, Miscellaneous Metals, Railings & OH Bridge www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs. “Invitation to Bid”, dated April 21, 2016, attached to and made a Cranes & Monorails, Waterproofing & Roofing, Joint Sealants, part of the Contract Documents. Doors, Frames & Hardware, Wood Window Restoration & Glazing, Wastewater Operator II Bids will be received at the offices of Lease Crutcher Lewis, Paints and Coatings, Mechanical, Plumbing, Process Piping, HVAC SALARY: $24.53 - $30.57 Hourly LLC, (CM/GC), 550 SW 12th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205, & Controls (HVAC), and Electrical and Process Controls CLOSING DATE: 05/16/16 04:30 PM until 3:30 PDT, May 10, 2016 at which time the bids will be Pre-Bid Meeting: May 3rd 10:00am publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals shall be clearly Bids Due: May 19th 2:00pm Wastewater Operators II main- marked “CLPUD Northern Operations Center: Bid Package Bid Documents: www.hoffmancorp.com/subcontractors tain established water quality #____” standards through the effective The total building construction cost is projected to be approximately operation of all equipment in- $19 million. volved in the treatment process The scope of work for Bid Package #1 includes site demolition, including operating, monitoring excavation, underground utilities, under slab electrical, under 805 SW Broadway, Suite 2100, Portland, OR 97205 and controlling a vast network of slab plumbing and paving. It is the Intention of Lease Crutcher Phone (503) 221-8811 • Bid Fax (503) 221-8888 pumps, conveyers, air and chem- Lewis, LLC to submit bid(s) for portions of this work. [email protected] ical systems; making operation- A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for all bidders will be held Hoffman is an equal opportunity employer and requests sub-bids from al decisions including pumping on May 3rd at 2:00 pm at the jobsite located at 7301 NE Avery all interested firms including disadvantaged, minority, women, disabled rates and dosage adjustments. Street, Newport, OR 97365. veterans and emerging small business enterprises To view full announcements visit: Contract Documents and the Invitation to Bid may be reviewed OR CCB#28417 / LIC HOFFMCC164NC www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs. at the following locations beginning April 21st : Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC (CM/GC)/Portland, OR; Central Lincoln People’s Utility District/Newport, OR; Daily Journal Plan Center/Portland, OR; Eugene Builders Exchange/Eugene, OR; Oregon Contractors Plan Center/Clackamas, OR; Oregon Assoc. of Minority Enterprises/ Portland, OR; McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge/Portland, OR; Bay Area Plan Exchange/Coos Bay, OR; Central Coast Plan Exchange/ Florence, OR. Contract Documents may be purchased (non-refundable) in its entirety or in part from Precision Images, (503) 274-2030. 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SUB-BIDS REQUESTED SUB-BIDS REQUESTED SOU-McNeal Pavilion & OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building A Fitting Student Recreation Center 2720 SW Moody Ave., Portland, OR Bids Due: 5/12/16 by 10AM Bids Due: 5/13/16 by 2 PM Choice This project is located at Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Bid Package: #1 – Continued from Page 3 Oregon and consists of a new, approximately 95,000 sf, three Foundation, Underground & Structure Package story combination athletic event and student recreational athletic For Phillip-Robbins, one of the center with academic classrooms. for P1 and P2 Shell end goals is to provide Portland Scopes awarded under this package include: masonry, with a way to help its own neigh- Please email bids to the following by borhoods. 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016: waterproofing, miscellaneous steel and exterior water repellents for the shell of levels P2 and P1. “My goal as a legislator around VP of estimating: Brian Knudsen housing would be to find the ways [email protected] (PH: 503.283.6712) Bid Documents are available to review & download that I could empower local cities Senior Project Manager: Kris Anderson on Andersen’s Egnyte file: to best choose priorities for them- [email protected] (PH: 503.969.9369) https://andersencloud.egnyte.com/fl/1MRdlrnADk selves,” she says. Project Engineer: Kasey Clemens All bids shall be submitted through email or delivered in a sealed Sanchez, however, is taking [email protected] (PH: 503.856.6181) envelope with a flash drive containing electronic documents to the a more analytical, ‘one step at a attention of Chris Reetz and Kyle Becker at the following address: time’ approach to Cully. “Mostly Bid documents are available to review on Andersen’s it’s the streets and the infrastruc- Egnyte file: https://andersencloud.egnyte.com/fl/cU5qhLI5yb McCarthy / Andersen / Andersen Job Site Office 2193 SW River Parkway ture there. That’s a big deal to me. Instruction for Andersen’s Prequalification Modoule are posted on Portland, Oregon 97201 I think of kids not being able to our Egnyte folder. (See address above) ATTN: Chris Reetz & Kyle Becker ride their bikes to school because of no sidewalks or really any All bidders must be prequalified or have submitted their Email: [email protected] & [email protected] prequalification package prior to submitting a bid. paved streets. That’s not right,” Sanchez says. When it comes to who will 6712 N.Cutter Circle tackle these important matters, Portland, Oregon 97217 both Phillip-Robbins and Sanchez Phone: (503) 283-6712 really do hold up as great potential Fax:(503) 283-3607 2193 SW River Parkway Portland, OR 97201 representatives. Phone (503) 684-3488 For more information about We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage both of their political priorities, the participation of emerging small business, women-owned, We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage you can visit their campaign web- disadvantaged, disabled veterans and minority enterprises. the participation of emerging small business, women-owned, sites, tawnasanchez.com and ro- disadvantaged, disabled veterans and minority enterprises. CCB #63053 bertafororegon.com. It Does Good Things TM R This page is sponsored by Oregon Lottery

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