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November 25, 1987, Portland Observer, Page 9 Federal Express G iv e n P o rtla n d - Tokyo Sm all Package Approval Local Economy Strong in October W.E. Hunter, Oregon Employ ment Divison Administrator, an nounced that October was an ex cellent month for Oregon's eco nomy. "Strength was evident in almost all sectors," he said, "w ith the few negative events linked more to weather conditions than to eco nomic factors. The seasonally adjusted u n employment rate crept up by one- tenth, the fifth straight monthly increase However, in nine months of decline, the rate fell from 8.6% in August 1986 to 5.5% in May 1987. Since then, a gradual upward move ment has raised the rate by less than a full point Also, the rate would not have risen in October but for the unusual weather conditions Thus, it becomes apparent that rather than the gradual increase being a cause for concern the un employment rate continues to indi cate a strong economy. Results of Oregon's monthly sur vey of employers show that wage and salary employment has set a new record for the fourth time this year. With 1,120,400 payroll em ployees, 38,000 jobs have been add ed in the past 12 months. The Department of Transporta tion has given Federal Express ap proval to begin small package ship ments to Tokyo via Portland Inter national Airport. The long-awaited decision gives Portland a second air entry into Japan that could repre sent an annual economic impact to the area of $25 million. The decision cited Federal Ex press' door-to-door service as a key igredient to a successful United States Tokyo route. It makes Port land the sole gateway for small package shipments between the two countries, a designation that could be significant in Oregon's attraction of new business and in dustry. Though the decision must be ap proved by the White House, Federal Express could start their service by summer 1988. A $5 million expand ed cargo facility for Federal Express has already been completed at Port land International Airport to meet the needs of the new service. PGE O ffers Em ergency Fuel Assistance Gasoline Prices Higher The bad news is gasoline prices are continuing to increase. The Thousands of Oregonians will good news is that the rate of in stay warmer this winter thanks to crease is much slower than it has Project HELP, a one-time emer been recently, according to the Ore gency fuel assistance program ad gon AAA Thanksgiving Fuel Gauge ministered by The Salvation Army. For the sixth consecutive year, survey. The average price of gasoline in Portland General Electric Co. (PGE) creased two cents per gallon bet is asking customers to join with ween Labor Day and Thanksgiving, them in contributing to Project compared to an increase of seven HELP. The program is intended to cents per gallon between the Fourth assist people who are not eligible of July and Labor Day. for the Low-Income Energy Assis Over the Thanksgiving holiday, tance Program (LIEAP) administer full-servie cash customers will pay ed by the state. an average of $1.04 per gallon for Kay Stepp, President of PGE's regular gasoline, $1.08 unleaded Energy Services Division, presented and $1.20 for super unleaded. a $40,000 shareholders' check to At the mini service pumps, ave The Salavation Army to kick off the rage prices will be 85 cents per program in PGE's service area. The gallon for regular, $1.00 for unlead corporate donation is a startup fund ed and $ 1.11 for super unleaded for Project HELP. The average price of gasoline is "Last year PGE customers, em 13 cents per gallon higher than it ployees, and shareholders contri was in Thanksgiving 1986, accord buted $320,158 to Project HELP," ing to survey figures. says Roberta Andrus, PGE Con A small majority of stations — sumer Assistance Representative, 54 percent — will be opened during Portland. "This made it possible the Thanksgiving holiday. An even to provide an average of $108 to smaller number - 17 percent - will 3,061 families throughout our ser be open 24 hours a day through the vice area." holiday period. PGE customers with a monthly income between 125 percent and 150 percent of the federal poverty AFL-CIO Now Opposes Aid Oregon Labor Contra A holiday labor reception to cele brate the new AFL-CIO policy For Jackson against contra aid, will feature an An Oregon Labor for Jackson meeting will focus on the peace, jobs and justice agenda for labor. Presidential candidate positions on labor's concerns will be discussed. Plans for outreach and networking will be formulated. Thursday, De cember 3rd, 7 p.m. at the O.P.E.U. office, 123 NE 3rd, first floor con ference room. PCC Board Declares Holiday guidelines are eligible for Project HELP assistance. For a family of four, monthly income cannot ex The Portland Community College ceed $1,375 Board of Directors added Dr. Mar "W e are proud to be part of Pro tin Luther King, Jr's birthday as a ject HELP because we know that holiday. Employees will have the through our customer, shareholder, third Monday in January off to cele and employee efforts, many needy brate his memory. people will make it safely through The Board cited Dr. King for rais the cold w inter," Andrus says. ing awareness among Americans to "Since 1982, PGE's total donation racial intolerance. His efforts result of $1.5 million to the project has ed in providing greater opportunities helped more than 15,000 Oregon to all Americans, especially in the ians." area of education. Donations to Project HELP go The Board also noted Dr. Kin re directly to The Salvation Army, ceived the Nobel Peace Prize for his which screens applicants and dis service to racial and ethnic harmony burses funds to customers' fuel among all peoples of the world. suppliers, regardless of the fuel type. PGE customers are receiving spe cial Project HELP donation enve lopes in their winter billing state The Salvation Army's Major ments. Mervyn Morelock wifi land in a heli "Customers who wish to make a copter at Jantzen Beach center and tax deductible contribution to Pro help Santa Claus decorate a g ift ject HELP should write a separate giving tree on Saturday, Nov. 28, check for their donation and not add 1987, at 11:00 a.m. it to their regular utility bill pay Jantzen Beach shoppers will bo ment,” Andrus says. able to pick one or more cards off The Salvation Army will begin the tree, buy the item indicated distribution of funds in 1988. - and place it in a giant glass box near the tree through Dec. 18. The Salvation Army will deliver the gifts. Santa Decorates Giving Tree Caolcin 625 S.W. 4th & Morrison Downtown, Portland (503) 226-6467 SPORTSWORID 82 YEARS SPECIALIZED IN SPORTING GOODS! eyewitness report on the Central American debate at the national convention, by Al Weinrub, editor of the Labor Report on Central America. The reception will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, December 11, at the CWA Hall, 3637 NE Sandy, under the auspices of the Portland Labor Committee on Central Ame rica. SPALDING DUNLOP YONEX LYNX HOGAN RAM Largest selection in Northwest' Lowest Pnces in Town' Gift Certificate Available1 Free Parking with $15 Purchase1 TENNIS SHOES TEAM/SCHOOL PRINCE WILSON HEAD EKTELON YONEX PRO KENNEX REEBOK AVIA CONVERSE BROOKS NEW BALANCE FOOT JOY BASKETBALL SOCCER BASE/SOFTBALL COACHES UNIFORMS FITNESS JOBS & CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING S U B -B ID S REQUESTED S U B -B ID S REQUESTED Portland International Airport Parking Structure Bid Date: December 1, 1987 2:00 PM Portland International Airport Parking Garage Bid Date: December 1,1987 10:00 A M Clackamas Promenade S U B -B ID S REQUESTED Port of Portland Portland International Airport Parking Structure Bid Date. December 1, 1987 10:00 A M Bid Date: December 2, 1987 3:00 PM HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION C O M P A N Y OF OREGON P.O. Box 1300 Portland, Oregon 97207 Bid Phone (503) 221-8811 We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from small business and small disadvantaged business sub contractors and women and minority business enterprises ASST. W ASTEW ATER SERVICES MGR. $2613 - $3319/mo. he City of Salem, Oregon, is eeking a highly skilled individual o lead the operations unit of a arge, complex wastewater plant, ’ osition serves as Asst. Plant Vlgr. Plant untilizes secondary reatment processes of pure oxy- jen activated sludge (UNOX), rickling filters and trickling fil- er/solids contact (TF/SC). Con siderable progressively respon sible experience in the field of wastewater treatment plant ope- rationgs, supervisory experience, high school graduation supple mented by technical / college course work in chemistry, bac teriology or related field; com pletion of operator s short courses; or equiv experience and training. Possess valid Class 4 Oregon driver's license and ability to obtain Oregon certification as Wastewater Treatment Opera tor IV. KOLL CONSTRUCTION C O M PA N Y I6 Q I I 8205 S.W. Creekside, Suite D Beaverton, Oregon 97005 (503)626 3045 We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids from small business and small disadvantaged business sub contractors and women and minority business enterprises. INFORMATIONAL ADVERTISEMENT Mt. Hood Community College is searching for a Director of Advi sing and Counseling to provide a strong advising, guidance and counseling program which im eludes leadership, planning, or ganizing, evaluating, and super vising programs and support ser vices. Master's degree required with a doctorate in counseling, psychology or related field pre ferred. Experience in teaching, counseling and management at the community college level pre ferred. Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. on the dates indicated in the Purchasing Department, Multnomah County School District #1 J. 501 N Dixon. Portland. O-egon for the items listed herein: PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS W i are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids from small business and small disadvantaged business sub contractors and women and minority business enterprises. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS A rch ite ctu ra l/E n g in e e rin g Services Pioneer Place Parking Garage Portland, Oregon CALL FOR BIDS BID FILING DATE Dec 1. 1987 Dec. 1, 1987 Dec. 1, 1987 DESCRIPTION Shower Metering Equipment for Various Schools (Requirement Contract). Telephone Equipment for Various Schools (Requirement Contract) Electrical Supplies for Warehouse Stock (Requirement Contract) Forma) announcement, detailed specifications and bidding document may be obtained at the above address F o r a d d it io n a l in f o r m a t io n , p le a s e c o n ta c t M ic h a e l J. H u tc h e n s . D ire c to r o f P u rc h a s in g . 249-2000. Extension 581. Proposals due 3 00 p m., Tuesday, December 15.1987 The Portland Development Commission is seeking proposals from qualified architectural/engineering (A/E) consultants for review of Programmatic Development Documents and Construction Documents for the Pioneer Place Parking Garage Protect in downtown Portland. The A/E consultant will also assist with bidding and in the administration of the construction work. The A/E consultant will he required to undertake special studies to assist PDC and Rouse Portland, Inc. in establishing a final development program; prepare construction schedules; prepare cost estimates; make field measure ments- conduct survey and soil studies; attend meetings and public review sessions; and, undertake other services and duties described in the Request For Proposals (RFP). December 31, PUBLIC NOTICE S U B -B ID S REQUESTED For information and application materials, call: 667 7645 M t. Hood C o m m u n ity College 26000 S.E. Stark Gresham, OR 97030 P.O. Box 767 Beaverton, OR 97075 (503)641-2500 PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMM ISSION DIRECTOR OF A D V IS IN G A N D COUNSELING Closing date: 1987. BAUGH CONSTRUCTION CO. Coos Bay Wastewater Treatment Contract 1 Bid Date: Decem ber 8, 1987 at 2:00 PM The parking gaiage is part of the proposed Pioneer Place Project, a three and three quarter block, public-private, mixed use redevelopment initiative. The garage should have 425 550 public, retail-related parking spaces above qround, 175 200 private, off'ce related parking spaces below ground, and a minimum of 11,000 leasable square feet of retail space at street level. The u.iraqe site is the northerly three quarters of Block 51, an area bounded by S.W. Third and Fourth Avenues, Yamhill Street and two existing buildings on Taylor Street. EEO/AA Request C ity application and supplem ental questionnaire at: C ity o f Salem Personnel D ept., Rm 225 555 Liberty SE Salem, OR 97301 503/588 6162 Closing date: 1-15 88 EOF JO HN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 1000 sunbeds, toning tables. Sunal W olff tanning beds. Slen- derQuest passive exercisers. Call for free color catalogue Save to 50%. 1 800 228 6292. HYLAND C O N ST . INC . n t s a < tq « P O Box 7867 Eugene, OR 97403 6606 (503) 345 8100 We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from small business and small disadvantaged business sub contractors and women and minority enterprises The Portland Development Commission encourages participation of Mino rity Women Business Enterprise contractors in its projects. The established Commission goals for participation is nine percent (9%) for Minority Busi ness Enterprises and nine percent (9%) for Women Business Enterprises. A complete RFP package is available from Stacey Deitz, Portland Develop ment Commission, 1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue. Suite 1102, Portland, Oregon 97204 1968, (503) 796 6950 Proposals are due at the PDC office no later than 3 00 p m Tuesday, December 15, 1987