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Page B 12 <riu IJo rtla n b CObscrticr M E D W e e k S ep tem b er 2 9 ,2 0 0 4 College Construction Builds Local Workforce continued from US HVAC system. The barreled roof design of the grocery store has posed some unique chal lenges that our crew has risen to with a positive, innovative atti tude.” The 2 9 ,0 0 0 -sq u are-fo o t Public Services Education Building is a renovation of the former Renaissance Market site on North Killingsworth Street and Mississippi Av enue. The two-block site will house several PCC public ser- have a long history of working with PCC in our family. And w e’ll be bidding on more projects at the college in the future.” With the Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business initiative, the college has allo cated $8.7 million to date in c o n tra c t m oney tow ard women, minority or emerging small businesses for the con struction projects. In addition, minority and fe males make up nearly one- third of all apprentices on the PCC construction project sites. As of July 2004, more than 1,900 MWESB contracts have been allocated. chanical engineering technol ogy instructor and former de partment chair of that pro gram. Her three children also attended the college. “We are committed to this c o m m u n ity ,” said John Crymes. “Our employees and office staffare the foundation of this company and they have made the commitment to make this company a success.” Sharon Crym es d o e sn ’t want to grow into a huge cor poration, but does want to sat isfy the basic needs of its busi- We have a long history o f working with PCC in our family. And we 7/ he bidding on more projects at the college in the future. - Sharon Crymes vice training programs, includ ing fire science, emergency medical services, 9-1-1 dis patch training and criminal jus tice. The project is part of the $57 million in bond projects earmarked for urban Cascade Campus. Crymes is a former student and graduate of PCC and her husband John is a retired me- ness and employees. I t’s no w onder Sharon, whose company is also work ing with Emerick Construc tion on the Technology Class room Building at the Sylvania Campus, takes pride in PCC projects. “It is exciting to work on PCC projects, especially with my many connections to the college,” Sharon said. “We Advertise with diversity in u 1,1 J J o r tla n à © h â c rtie r Sharon Crymes and her company Mechanical, Inc. installed the ventilation system at several new Portland Community Col lege facilities, including the new Public Services Education building on the PCC Cascade Campus in north Portland. Minority Relations Evaluated In a press release. Rainbow Push singled out Ford for termi percent of the autom otive nating deals with or seeking res dealerships in the United States ignations from 49 minority deal controlled by minorities, instead ers last year. of the current 5.5 percent. Ford spokeswoman Beverly continued Call 503-288-0033 ads@poillandob server.com from B9 Thacker acknow ledged the number of m inority-owned dealerships fell slightly last year, but she said nearly all of the closures were based on deci sions made by the owners them selves or mutually with Ford. “We remain committed to in creasing ourminoritydealercount and providing capital for sound and successful minority dealer development,” Thacker said. onfy take, u/i Aaty tAe Aeat. •I do WE FIGURED WHY CHARGE fati tAe ttiAoke tAlna? ttldA, 2 - / 5 /tide, fwtfy, fl/ticf,. B There’s no kid-friendlier way for families to travel. On Amtrak? you and your kids can grab a few hot dogs, play a cardgame or just watch the scenery go by. The train is fun for them and budget-friendly for you. Kids’ fares are always half price, when accompanied by an adult. Limit two kids per adult. Caff, 1-800-USA-RAIL oft vtAit www.amtrak.com to fpa/tn. mo/ip . " ^ ^ A OVER 5 0 0 D E S T IN A T IO N S • K ID S 2 -1 5 R ID E HALF A A T R A K P R IC E Up Io ? children ages 2 15 may accompany each paid adult at l/Z the adult 'an lare Senior Discount appl.e w ttio u t notice and seats are limited Other restrictions may apply. Amtrak ,5 a registered service mark ot the Nahonal Railroad Passenge I I I
