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the center because there’s nothing else out there for the
kids,” she says. “The area has been underserved for a long
time.”
During the school year, parents drop students off year-
round for after-school activities. The program includes
tutoring and activities such as French, art, music, dance,
cooking, math club, zumba and more. An archery class,
coached by police officers Hank Hays and Mike Brown,
runs every Thursday followed by Chess for Success. This
summer the youth center is offering a day camp Monday
through Friday and the teen evening basketball, Thursday
through Saturday.
Teens are constantly asking Williams and his staff to hold
more dances, talent shows and field trips. A visit by the Up
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ple. “Mighty” one of the group’s members is a PAL staffer.
At the East Portland Community Meeting against Youth
Violence, community members stressed the need for
evening activities for teens. Sandra Casilles, a parent train-
er with the nonprofit Center for Family Success, said her
wish list includes a youth center with facilities as good as
the Boys and Girls Club in Northeast Portland.
“We really need to keep our youth busy with positive
activities,” she said.
But funding for PAL’s evening hours ends with the sum-
mer. And Ten Eyck’s more modest goal is to open on Satur-
days.
“I’d love to be able to open all day Saturday year round,”
Ten Eyck said. “It comes down to funding for staff.”
“Gang activity is up a lot in the city and we definitely
think of the PAL Club and the late-night basketball program
as something that is giving kids a safe place to be where
they can just be themselves and they are not pressured or
harassed to be in that lifestyle,” she said. “So the more we
can offer the better.”
“Taking gang affected youth and helping them is very dif-
ficult for some organizations. We have expertise and staff
who know how to help those youth.”
Ten Eyck is also looking at partnerships with other agen-
cies, including Portland Opportunities Industrial Center,
which will open its new alternative high school at S.E.
183rd and Division Street this fall. A plan to work together
on a youth employment program is in the works, Ten Eyck
says.
Youth trust the outreach workers and PAL staff because
they meet them where they are at. That relationship helps
make sure youth have a place to get help when they need it.
“They need adults they can count on, who are neutral, and
that’s what our staff is there for,” Ten Eyck says.
POIC offered PAL $20,000 to help with renovations. But
without the rest of the funds secured to complete the work
by POIC’s September deadline, PAL couldn’t accept.
A New York City study found that two factors protect
young people from risky behaviors: having an adult who
cares about them and being part of a youth group. Teens
find both these protections at the PAL club.
At PAL, they have a community of friends and adults who
care about them. They can hang out in the games room, play
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
basketball in the gym, read or watch a movie on Friday
night.
From June 25, the PAL Portland Youth Center’s Summer
Hours are:
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday and Friday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (After 7 pm 13
and up only)
Saturday Noon - 10:00 pm (After 7 pm 13 and up only)
Want to help PAL? Volunteers and donations are always
welcome. Drop off donations at the center or at the
PAL main office 449 N.E. Emerson St. Portland. 503-
823-0250
Membership fees for the Youth Center are $50 for the
School Year Program, and $50 for the Summer Program.
Membership is $30 if the youth qualifies for free or reduced
lunch. Payment plans and scholarships available.
INVITATION FOR BID
CITY OF PORTLAND
RFP NO. TRN094
Department of Transportation
Price Agreement for Construction Inspection
and Engineering Support
Proposals Due By: 4:00pm, Wednesday July 18, 2012
KITSAP TRANSIT
RFP KT12-444
SECURITY SERVICES
PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
AUGUST 9, 2012 – TIME: 2:00 P.M.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Portland,
Bureau of Transportation requests proposals from inter-
ested parties for Construction Inspection & Engineering
Technician personnel. The Request for Proposals may
be obtained from the City of Portland website at:
http://ebidsystems.com/cityofportland
Kitsap Transit is seeking proposals from qualified con-
tractors to perform Unarmed Security Guard Services at
its base locations north and south of Kitsap County; sev-
eral buildings and park-and-ride lots throughout Kitsap
County. Contractors shall comply with all federal, state,
and local regulations and mandated work practices, and
shall be capable of performing the work in the contract.
Proposals shall be received at 1120 SW 5th Ave, Suite
800 until 4:00p.m., July 18, 2012 attention Todd Liles.
Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to: Todd
Liles, 503.823.6992, todd.liles@portlandoregon.gov
There will not be a pre-Proposal meeting.
Proposals shall be reviewed by an evaluation committee
in accordance with Chapter 5.68 of the City Code. The
resulting Price Agreement Contract(s) will include Feder-
al Highway Administration (FHWA) funding, which will
require conformance by the Consultant with all applica-
ble federal laws and reporting requirements. Proposers
shall comply with the City’s M/W/ESB and Equal
Employment Opportunity Programs. The City of Portland
is committed to increasing contracting, sub-contracting
and employment opportunities for minority, women and
emerging small businesses. Proposers are required to
evaluate project requirements to maximize use of
M/W/ESB firms. Proposers are advised to investigate all
potential sources of M/W/ESB and maximize outreach to
increase participation. Attention is called to Chapter
3.100 of the City Code relative to certification as an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and compli-
ance with the Equal Benefits Program. EEO certification
and Equal Benefits Program compliance requirements
are available on the Bureau of Purchases website at:
www.portlandonline.com/omf/purchasing
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Evelyn Burell was born Earline-“Evelyn” Deloris
Bowden on Jan. 12, 1942, in the little town of Osceo-
la, Ark.
On June 25, 2012, at the age of 70, the Lord called
Evelyn home to be at peace.
Services were held July 2 at Vancouver Avenue First
Baptist Church.
Evelyn leaves behind her immediate family, four
grandchildren, four siblings, a host of nieces and
nephews, and relatives and friends.
She was the third child born to the late, Erskine and
Ruby (Mabry) Bowden. Her siblings; Mae Frances,
Erskine “Junior”, Robert, Lonnie, Nancy Joann and
Leila all made Portland their home.
Proposal documents may be downloaded at
http://www.kitsaptransit.org/capital/Proposals.html,
obtained at 60 Washington Ave., Ste. 200, Bremerton,
WA 98337, or by email from gaylet@kitsaptransit.com
Mailed or hand-delivered, sealed bids will be accepted at
Kitsap Transit’s Main Administration Office, 60 Washing-
ton St., Ste. 200 (2nd floor Reception Desk), Bremerton,
WA 98337-1888, Marked RFP KT #12-444, on or before
2:00 p.m. PST, on August 9, 2012. Faxes will not be
accepted.
Kitsap Transit reserves the right to reject any and all pro-
posals without cause and to waive any informalities or
irregularities.
Kitsap Transit, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat., 252.42 U.S.C. 2000d to
2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations
Department of Transportation, subtitle A, of the Secre-
tary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted pro-
grams of the DOT issued pursuant to such Act, hereby
notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in
any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement,
disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full
opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation
and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of
race, color or national origin in consideration for an
award.
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