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The
Portland Observer
Black History Month
February 5, 2014
International Films
she v ms him over; and also from
the mother, who resents the grow­
Assistant-Purchasing
Museum, the Empirical Theater at ing bond between Terry and Jiale
Issues and processes purchase OMSI, Cinema 21, Cinemagic,
and indulges her own need to
orders,Enter and place purchase World Trade Center, and Regal
assert her superiority over Terry.
orders with Supplies
Fox Tower. I'll be blogging the The first-time director of this film
Answers in-coming phone calls highlights as my time allows has a wonderful way of convey­
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
and a s s is t with p u rc h a s in g (opinionatedjudge.blogspot.com) ing the complexity of ordinary
INVITATION TO BID - CONSTRUCTION # 2013-1719
questions.Maintains files of pur­ and will include some reviews in folks who often behave badly but
this column throughout the festi­ are not bad people. (Plays Satur­
chasing documents.
Access Control & Camera Equipment - Phase 3
val as well.
day, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 11.)
BIDS DUE 2/11/14 AT 2:00PM
We are committed to our employ­
Advance tickets are available
The fascinating story of "Mary
PUBLIC OPENING 2/11/14 AT 2:05PM
ees by ensuring we hire individu­ for specific shows, and passes Queen of Scots" is almost too
als who also believe in enriching are also available that get you into com plex for film treatm ent.
Portland Public Schools, School District No. U , Multnomah County,
the lives of those we serve. If this unlimited shows. You can check Crowned as an infant in Scotland,
seeks written Bids from qualified firms to provide access control
sounds like you - apply today out all the details at nwfilm.org. It she was embroiled in baffling po­
and camera equipment. A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held
(m artinl.leonard@ outlook.com ) pays to buy your tickets ahead of litical turmoil literally from birth,
at 8:00 AM on 1/27/14, beginning at Peninsula School, 8125 N
Tel:503-588-8894.
time and line up at least a half hour spent much of her childhood in
Emerald St., Portland, OR 97217. Bus transportation has been ar­
ahead for each show, as a surpris­ France, and had a claim to the
ranged for mandatory participation at pre-bid meeting. Subcon­
ing number of films sell out.
tractors are encouraged to attend.
royal title in three countries over
The previews I've seen so far the course of her doomed life. This
Full details can be found within the Invitation to Bid documents.
offer some good choices:
S w iss-French co-production
Sealed Bids, in an envelope clearly listing the vendor name and Bid
At the beginning of "Young doesn't give you much back­
title, will be received by Paul Williams, Contract Analyst at: Bid Desk,
and Beautiful," a lovely and privi­ ground, so it wouldn't hurt to look
Purchasing & Contracting, Blanchard Education Service Center, 501
leged French teenager diffidently up the outlines of the story before
Portland Public Schools
N. Dixon St, Portland OR 97227, not later than 2:00 PM, 2/11/14.
Portland Public Schools is currently yields her virginity to a boy who you watch. In some ways, though,
recruiting for the following position: barely interests her while on va­ the confusion is the point; the
The Invitation to Bid documents may be obtained at the ORPIN
cation the summer she turns 17. vantage of the film here is Mary's,
website, www.orpin.oregon.gov. Firms must be registered with
Facilities and Asset
Within a few weeks of her return and she had a baffling sort of
ORPIN to obtain and download documents: registration is at no
Management-Program Director
home in the fall, she assumes a existence, buffeted by religious
cost. Contract terms, conditions and Specifications may be reviewed
Job 2100010324
secret life as a high-priced prosti­ and political rivalries that left her
at the Purchasing & Contracting Department, 5 0 1 N. Dixon Street,
To learn more about these oppor­ tute. The film is a compelling ex­ no good options. The young ac­
Portland Oregon, 97227. For additional information about this
tunities and apply for these posi­ ploration of female psychology tress who plays her here, Camille
project, please contact Paul Williams, at 503.916.3316, or email
tions please visit our website at that resists any temptation to ex­ Rutherford, captures the sense of
at purchasing@pps.net.
http://www.pps.kl2.or.us/depart- plain or moralize; rather, its opaque a smart and lovely woman who
«, q u n 7 >
© PORT OF PORTLAND
ments/hr/index.htm and com ­ lead (in a brilliant performance by actually was ahead of her time in
Possibility. In every direction.“
plete the online “Management” newcomer Marine Vacth) keeps some ways, but whose choices
application. Should you have any you wondering at what drives her: were always poisoned by forces
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities questions about the position or Curiosity? Boredom? A desire to beyond her control. (Plays Sun­
The Port of Portland is a regional gov­
need help completing the online take control of her sexuality? The day, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 15.)
ernment entity operating airports,
culmination of the film's explora­
"The Wishful Thinkers" fol­
marine terminals and industrial We are seeking qualified candi­ application please contact the
tion
of
these
questions
is
quite
lows an aspiring young Spanish
parks in the greater Portland met­ dates to be part of our dynamic Human Resources office at (503)
moving.
(Plays
Saturday,
Feb.
8
filmmaker as he sets out to make a
916-3544.
ropolitan area. Our mission is to public service organization.
and Monday, Feb. 10.)
film but doesn't yet have anything
enhance the region’s econom y
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The title of "Ilo Ilo" translates to say, so we get to watch him get
and quality of life by providing effi­
SYSTEMS COORDINATOR II
to "Mom and Dad are Not at drunk, go on dates, have point­
cient cargo and air passenger ac­
$29.02 - $37.00 per Hour
Home," and this film perceptively less conversations with his
cess to national and global mar­
depicts domestic realities that are friends, and wander the lovely city
GRANTS ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
kets.
both universal and also specifi­ of Madrid. The movie may appeal
$19.81 - $25.31 per HourClark
cally grounded in its late-1990s to you if you want to meander
To view current job openings and
County Human Resources
Singapore setting. The story in­ through Spanish youth culture,
to apply for open positions visit
1300
Franklin
St-5th
FI
volves a working class couple and the camera work in this black-
th e
P o rt’s
w e b s ite
at
Need
to
publish
a
court
docu­
Vancouver
WA
who, despite their econom ic and-white film is at times quite
www.portofportland.com.
ment or notice? Need an affi­
Apply On-line @
struggles, somehow have enough lovely. (Plays Wednesday, Feb
The Port of Portland is an AA/EEO
www.clark.wa.gov
davit of publication quickly and
money to h(re Terry, a nanny/ 12 and Sunday, Feb. 16.)
employer committed to workforce
Relay: (800) 833-6388
efficiently? Please fax or e-mail
housekeeper from the Philippines,
Don’t miss PIFF: It’s your op­
diversity and affirmative action.
EO E
your notice for a free price quote!
to help them manage their lives portunity to see films from all over
Fax: 503-288-0015
and their incorrigible 10-year-old the world, with audience members
e-mail:
son Jiale. The film is very insight­ from all over the world. It almost
GET PAID WHILE GETTING OUT OF DEBT,
classifleds@portlandobserver.com
ful about the slights and struggles doesn't matter what you see - the
SOONER RATHER THAN LATER
The Portland Observer
that Terry endures from Jiale until Portland International Film Festi­
B uild E quity FASTER R ather Than SLOWER
val is ready to surprise you with a
SU B-BID S REQUESTED
variety of tastes and cultures. I
Build Retirement Income FASTER Rather Than
love hearing Spanish, Japanese,
Glisan Commons Phase II
ME Glisan //IE 100th Ave , Portland
SLOWER
French, Russian, Mandarin, and
PAY OFF Their 15/30yr Mtg, School Loans, Hospital
R&H Colas Construction is seeking bids for Glisan Commons Phase II. MEP trades have already
all manner of other languages
been selected. The project is a 6-story (5-story wood frame above PT concrete podium) mixed-
Bills, Credit Cards, ETC. In 1/3 THE TIME OR LESS
being spoken, both onscreen and
use building, with associated site and right of way work There will be 60 units of apartments
on the second through fifth floors, with lobby/support areas on the ground floor, in addition
in the audience, in this great movie
IF YES Call For A "NO OBLIGATION” FREE Savings
to surface parking under the PT podium. This project is subject to BOLI prevailing wage and
town, as folks come out to see
City of Portland Business Equity, and Workforce Training and Apprenticeship requirements.
Analysis Today at 800-224-1053
their cultures reflected on-screen.
Darleen Ortega is a judge on
Bid Date: February 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Let Them Know You Were Referred By Agent #992360
the Oregon Court o f Appeals and
(J.OLIVE
Project Contacts: Dan Cook, 503-972.5569, dan@rhconst.com
the first woman o f color to serve
Kevin McCall, 503-248-5522, kmccall@rhconst.com
503-358-9655)
Andrew Colas, 503-292-4025, andrew@rhcolas.com
in that capacity. Her movie re­
view column Opinionated Judge
See Demo At www.worthaccount.com/992360
R&NCOIAS
appears regularly in The Port­
cmsiucniw
See Opp. At www.worthunlimited.com/992360
land Observer. You can fin d her
1530 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205
Tel (503) 228-7177 Bid Fax (503) 224-3638 www rhcolas.CQm
m ovie
blog
at
RAH Colas is an equal opportunity employer We highly encourage bids fro tr Minority, Women, Emerging Small Bi.
(GOD BLESS)
smesse» and
opinionatedjudge.blogspot.com.
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