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local news Vote Coins for Jerseys safety, handicapped facilities, science equipment and teaching technology would be replaced or refurbished. School grounds and fields would be restored. Schools to be rebuilt are: Roosevelt, Faubion, Rigler, Laurelhurst, Cleveland, Marysville, Markham, East Sylvan and the Middle College Program with Portland Community College at Jefferson High. The bond is supported by Portland PTA, Portland Firefighters, Portland Police Association, the League of Women Voters and many others. Opposing the measure are: the Taxpayers Association of Oregon, Multnomah County Republican Party Chair Jeffrey Reynolds, and Roxanne Ross of Americans For Prosperity. Opponents argue that this is a bad time for a new tax, that it may cost more than pro- jected and that “remodeling schools” should not be a top priority. measure 26-122 Portland School district levy The levy would add $1.99 per $1000 of assessed property value. “The typical home currently pays $15.36 per month, which would be replaced by a payment of $24.45 a month for five years” The money would fund 600 teachers- some in every school, including 200 that would be lost next year because of budget cuts. It would prevent “substantial increases in class size so students receive more indi- vidual attention from teachers.” No money would be spent on administration. The measure has the support of teachers, the PTA and the Police Association. No arguments against are listed in the Voters Pamphlet. measure 26-123 Parkrose School district Bond This is asking to issue $63 million in bonds to repair dilapidated schools, improve health and safety, replace roofs, plumbing, electrical systems and floors. The bond would also put learning technology into classroom and build a new Parkrose Middle School. Supporters include Sen. Jackie Dingfelder, Rep. Jefferson Smith, Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen, Parkrose School Board and Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman. No argu- ments opposing the bond are listed in the Voters Pamphlet. city of gresham council: Position 3: Karylinn Echols, a small busi- ness owner and current city councilor faces off against Brad A. League, a retired social service professional. mt. Hood community college Director, Position 6, At Large: Diane c. Noriega, a former Dean at Sacramento’s College of Education and VP of Gresham Rotary Club is opposed by James Zordich, a former Curator of Technological History at Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History. Director, Position 7, At Large: Jenny Simonis is a web designer, journalist and former neighborhood association president. Standing against her is Ralph A. Yates, a doctor and current director at Mt. Hood Community College. Director, Zone 3: Paul Capell, a Pacificorp engineer and former Prineville mayor is in a three-way race with Erick Flores, an educator with the David Douglas High School and self-identified progres- sive; and Maggie Nelson, a retired teacher with experience as a precinct committee person. Director Zone 5: Robert W. Coen is the only candidate in this race. President of BCI Group Inc., an insurance company, he serves on the board of several nonprofits including, Oregon Children’s Development Commission. Portland community college Director Zone 2: This race features four candidates. Michael Durrow is a licensed realtor, software engineer and precinct com- mittee person with roots in Northeast going back to Vanport. Kitty C. Harmon is a pro- gram counselor at the University of Portland’s School of Engineering. Last year UP cited her for her work. William (Al) Petersen is an architect who has served on St Helens Planning Commission and other planning projects in St Helens. Harold C. Williams is CEO and Board chair of CH2A Associates, a personnel management and PHoto courteSy of tHe oregon national guard continued from page 1 Members from all 5 branches of the united States Military exchange Coins for Jerseys with the Oregon Ducks team following the Spring Game at Autzen Stadium on April 30, 2011. the Oregon Ducks honored the branches of the Military dedicating their spring game to the men and women who serve in the armed forces. Hansen, has served on the Archimedes Movement citizen Leadership Council, ded- icated to health care reform, and is endorsed by Jeff Cogen. Doug Montgomery is for- mer management analyst at Bonneville Power Administration, and a part-time col- lege instructor. He has served on the state licensed nursing home administrators’ board, the Independent Police Review Board and citizen budget committees for health and human services. Director, Position 5, Zone 1: Gary Hollands, CEO of USA Junk, is a graduate of Benson High and PSU’s business school who has served as long-term care ombuds- Opponents argue that this is a bad time for a new tax, that it may cost more than projected ... labor relations consulting firm. A former member of the African American Community College Trustee Committee, he is the current Zone 2 Director. clackamas educational Service district Director, At Large: Curtis (Dick) Smith, is running unopposed. A management consult- ant and former director of Employee Services at Multnomah County, Smith cur- rently holds this director position. man. His opponent is Dick J. Osborne, gen- eral manager of World Cup Coffee and Tea, and a former chair of Multnomah County Republican Central Committee. Director Position 7, Zone 3: Kay L. Bridges, owner of a florist shop with expe- rience in real estate and radio sales has served on the Public Works Advisory Committee. She’s running against Kevin Spellman. A former regional commercial building contractor, management consult- ant and trainer, he currently holds the Director post. multnomah education Service district centennial School district Director, Position 6, At Large: Mike Delman, a policy consultant and former chief of staff to Commissioner Gary Director, Position 3, At Large: Brenda Clark, is a production foreperson at Bimbo Bakeries. A Centennial High graduate with a Baking Science and Technology Diploma from the American Institute of Baking, she has served on Centennial School Board and Little League. Don’t confuse her with Dorothy Clark, a dental hygienist and Mt Hood CC graduate, who says she would bring community, conservative common sense and communication to the position. Director, Position 4, At Large: Jeff Dettman is a painting contractor and soccer club president, who has served on Centennial school board since 2003. Pam Shields is a business instructor at Mt. Hood Community College, and four-term faculty president. Director Zone 2: Shar Giard, a licensed real estate agent who has served on Gresham citizens budget committee and the Housing Authority of Portland, currently holds this post. She runs unopposed. david douglas School district Director, Position 4: Mike Centoni is the owner of Mike Centoni and Associates, a construction equipment firm. He has served as David Douglas director since 1987. Shemia Fagan is an attorney with Ater Wynne. A “David Douglas mom,” if elect- ed, she pledges to build partnerships with businesses family and the community. Director, Position 5: Jane Doyle, recre- ation coordinator with Portland Parks and Recreation, has a background working with youth. She has volunteered as a soccer coach, with Girl Scouts, and on David Douglas PTA. Mike Price, VP and opera- tions manaer for Price Industrial Service company graduated in business administra- tion from Mt. Hood Community College. He has served on the school board since 2007. Read the rest of this story online at www.theskanner.com Seminar continued from page 1 heads,” she said. But Condon said she and other seminar participants don’t want to fool people into thinking that being an entrepreneur – much less a successful entrepreneur – is an easy endeavor that just anyone can handle. “Do I ever wish they had this kind of sem- inar when I started my business,” said Condon, who has been self-employed since 1994 as a performance and executive coach, speaker, author and career consultant. She said many other small business own- ers feel the same way. ‘We’re calling it the unvarnished truth. They all see the need in it’ In addition to the aforementioned speak- ers and panel discussions, the seminar will feature booths in the conference area where attendees will be free to speak with a num- ber of entrepreneurs from different back- grounds and professions. The panels will include a “Hobby to Project” discussion with Sharon Spencer and Shannon Stewart; a restaurant discus- sion with Jim West; a retail discussion with the owner of Willows; a presentation on starting a consulting business with SBC’s Buck Heidrick; and a presentation on start- ing a personal service business with Molly Silva, a pet-sitter and personal trainer. Condon says she’s really proud of the number of high-caliber speakers and pan- elists that have agreed to take part in the conference. “We’re calling it the unvarnished truth,” she says. “They all see the need in it.” may 4, 2011 The Portland Skanner Page 3
