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opinion/classifieds Planning – an essential Part of Family life I f you’re an average woman, you want two children, accord- ing to various surveys. That means you’ll spend about five years of your life trying to become pregnant, being pregnant or recov- ering from pregnancy, and 30 years trying to avoid it. You can do that thanks to the June 1965 landmark Supreme Court decision Griswold v. Connecticut, which affirmed the right of married couples to use contraceptives -- and more impor- tantly, recognized an individual's right to privacy in family planning matters. Universal usage and acceptance of contraceptives fol- lowed, transforming the lives of millions of Americans. The Griswold case was a cata- lyst for our national family plan- ning program -- Title X of the Public Health Service Act -- the only dedicated source of federal nfP & rha aSSOc Clare Coleman funding for family planning serv- ices. Created in 1970, Title X pro- vides access to family planning for all, without regard to economic circumstances. Today, contraceptives are an important part of family life in America -- so much so that 98 per- cent of us have used birth control at some point in our lives, and we mostly take it for granted. We shouldn’t. During the recent battle in Congress over funding the government, the House of Representatives voted to eliminate Title X. Opponents of family plan- ning used a mixture of misinfor- mation and innuendo to entangle family planning in their anti-abor- tion war, ignoring the fact that Title X saves the government some $3.4 billion every year by preventing unintended pregnan- cies, nearly half of which would likely have ended in abortion. The Senate saved the program, but another attempt to kill Title X is certain this year. When it comes, Americans must recognize that access to basic primary and pre- ventive care is being threatened. Title X funds 4,500 nonprofit- and government-run sites nation- wide: most are county and local health departments. The rest are hospitals, family planning coun- cils and other private nonprofit agencies. These agencies are required to provide preventive and primary health care services including pelvic exams and Pap tests; pregnancy testing; screening for high blood pressure, anemia, diabetes and cervical and breast cancer, and for sexually transmit- ted infections including HIV; basic infertility services; health education; and referrals for other health and social services -- as well as contraceptives and coun- seling about them. These are the facts of life: According to new Guttmacher Institute research, unintended pregnancy costs U.S. taxpayers approximately $11 billion a year. Without publicly funded family planning services, these costs would be 60 percent higher. In 2008, services at Title X centers helped prevent 973,000 unintend- ed pregnancies that would likely have resulted in 432,600 births and 406,200 abortions. The cen- ters also performed 2.2 million Pap tests, 5.9 million STI tests and a million confidential HIV tests in 2009 alone. Seventeen million people need some assistance in order to get this BUS OPERATOR MEETINGS AND CONVENTION ASSISTANT $17.76/hr up to one month (30 days) training Salary: $20.64 - $26.38/hr (plus benefits) Travel Portland is currently accepting applications for Meetings and Convention Assistant. The City of Everett is accepting applications for the Civil Service examination for Bus Operator. Must be 21 years of age on or before 6/9/11. For application materials con- tact: HR Dept., 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 5A, Everett, WA 98201; (425) 257-8768 or www.ci.everett.wa.us. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM, 6/9/11. EOE Application packets are available online at www.travel- portland.com, Click on About Us. Travel Portland is an equal opportunity employer 6-1-11 6-1-11 SUB BIDS REQUESTED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 1891 METRO PLANNING DEPARTMENT Regional Travel Options Planning and Policy Study INTRO The Planning Department of Metro, a metropolitan serv- ice district organized under the laws of the State of Oregon and the Metro Charter, located at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, is hereby requesting sealed proposals for a Regional Travel Options Planning and Policy Study. DEADLINE, NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON DESIG- NATED FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed proposals are due no later than end of business June 17, 2011 in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Julie Hoffman, Procurement Analyst, RFP 11-1891. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK The selected consultant shall conduct a stakeholder process and use input and expertise to update the Regional Travel Options (RTO) Strategic Plan. As part of the Plan, the consultant will recommend updates to the current public-private partnership policy for Transportation Management Associations. The consult- ant will evaluate all RTO-funded programs and projects from January 2009 to present. WHERE TO FIND DOCUMENTS Request for Proposal documents can be viewed and downloaded at Metro’s website http://www.oregon- metro.gov, click on “Doing Business With” then “Requests for Bids and Proposal.” Wastewater System Improvements Phase II Project In Gold Beach, Oregon Bid opening is June 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time Stanek Constructors, Inc. is soliciting bids from qualified MBE/WBE/SBE/DBE firms. Scopes of work include but are not limited to: demolition, earthwork, automatic gate entrance system, asphalt concrete pavement, curbs and sidewalks, gravel surfacing, manholes, precast trench drain system, chain link fence, landscaping, concrete, reinforcing steel, miscellaneous metals, glue laminated beams, fabricated wood trusses, insulation, metal roofing, composite siding, steel doors and frames, roll up doors, sectional doors, framing, gypsum board, coatings, slide gates, vortex grit removal equip- ment, odor control system, air diffusion equipment, pumps, ultraviolet disinfection system, portable hoist, steel, ductile, stainless and plastic pipe, valves and fittings, electrical and instrumentation. STANEK CONSTRUCTORS, INC. Phone 303-980-8233 Fax 303-980-8145 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 200 Golden, CO 80401 important care, but today, Title X is funded to cover just over five million of those in need. There are always more patients than subsi- dies. Seventy percent of the indi- viduals seen at Title X-funded health centers have incomes at or below the federal poverty level -- meaning they earn less than $10,830 per year. Many of them are working young adults, living paycheck to paycheck. They count down the days until they get paid and are just one unexpected prob- lem from disaster -- if the car engine light comes on; the child- care center raises its fees; or their hours are cut. Six in ten women who get care from Title X consider it their usual source of health care ... Read the rest online at www.theskanner.com HIV PREVENTION SPECIALIST COORDINATOR Cascade AIDS Project (CAP), the oldest and largest provider of HIV prevention, education, housing, advocacy and support services in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is seeking a HIV Prevention Specialist Coordinator to conduct HIV counsel- ing/testing and the pre- vention intervention RESPECT. Please visit www.cascadeaids.org/e mployment for complete posting. 6-1-11 explore youruniverse www.theskanner.com SUB BIDS REQUESTED City of Gold Beach Wastewater System Improvements Phase II Bids Date: June 16, 2011 @ 2:00 PM Subcontract Bids required by June 15, 2011 LASKEY- CLIFTON CORPORATION Metro may accept or reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, or waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights if such action is deemed in the public interest. 100% performance bonds are required on all items over $100,000. Bonds may be required on lesser amounts. For assistance with bonding, credit, insurance or certification guidance contact Bob Thode at 303-980-8233. Metro extends equal opportunity to all persons and specifically encourages minority, women-owned and emerging small businesses to access and participate in this and all Metro projects, programs and services. For technical assistance or to view plans contact estimating at 303-980-8233. Quotes and scope must be received prior to bid time at our Colorado office. Metro and its contractors will not discriminate against any person(s), employee or applicant for employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical handicap, political affil- iation or martial status. Metro fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more infor- mation, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.oregonmetro.gov. Stanek Constructors, Inc. intends to conduct nego- tiations in good faith with SBE/DBE/MBE/WBE subcontracting and supplier firms for participation on this project. Plans and spec available at major plan centers or from The Dyer Partnership Engineers & Planners, Inc. (541) 269-0732 Stanek Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply for available openings. 6-1-11 6-1-11 We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from all interested firms including disad- vantage, minority, women, and disabled veterans and emerging small business enterprises. Post Office Box 50 Reedsport, Oregon 97467 PH (541) 271-2213 CCB# 68659 Please fax or email quotes: Fax (541) 271-4401 or email to estimating@laskey-clifton.com Questions please phone (541) 271-2213 6-1-11 June 1, 2011 The Seattle Skanner Page 3
