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P ortlan d O b s e rv a r J u ly 30. 1981 Paga S Promoting Gospel... Grassroot News N.W. - Depend ing on what world you live in, the name George Fitz conjures two d if ferent types o f respect. I f you’re in the world of funiture rental, George F itz means number one sales manager. For the Black community, Fitz is the number one gospel D.J. in the northwest. F itz is a native Portlander and after spending time in the service, his interest in radio broadened. But it was Fitz’ s motivation and deter m ination that spun an interest in gospel. “ I’ve always had an interest in radio. I use to listen to Dick Novack from KPOJ and started to fantasize about being behind the mike. I became an air operator in 1972 at YSOL. I would get up on Sunday morning and record the ser vices. I would play this on the air in- between records. I realized that I wanted to stay in this profession and ended up in broadcast school. After that, I worked at KLIQ and monitored the seven-seconds delay on a talk show. Later, working as an independent producer for KQ IV.” C u rre n tly Fitz is producing a gospel show on the A.M . and F.M. dial. Other than J.W. Friday, Fitz is the only Black programmer on both sides o f the channel. According to Ron Herring, a sales supervisor where Fitz is employed, George is a very productive sales representative. “ He extends the awareness o f the company and develops rental agreements fo r business. His sales attitude is one of perserverance.” Refugees (Continued from Page 1 Col 6) country and work-identity. When he knows that his native work-identity can be translated into American skills and talents, his employability increases his identity, and his self esteem is strengthened." But Dr. Haldane warns that culture barriers exist that prevent the regaining o f identity and a strengthening of self esteem. “ Strong elements in S.E. Asian culture are barriers to discussion o f a person’ s native-work identity. For instance, if a refugee recalls his work back home it is lik e ly to be associated w ith memories o f friends, family and co-workers left behind, some o f them killed or starving. His face could show distress, and this might bring a sym pathetic response. Such a reaction tends to be viewed - in the prevaling Bhuddist culture - as upsetting the harmony in a person. That is fo r bidden! "T w o centuries ago upsetting the harmony in a person could be seen as an insult and result in beheading. Now, in order to avoid upsetting the harmony of others, Asian refugees tend to indicate agreement or under standing where there is no agree ment and understanding. (This eliminates the possibility o f convey ing the criticism that the other person doesn’ t know how to make things clear.) The feeling o f refugees are hidden behind impassive public faces. And inform ation about past work history also tends to remain hidden. So, it cannot be trans lated.” S.E. Asians refugees living in the State o f Oregon fall into six basic categories: Low land Loa; Loa Hm ong; Loa M ien; Vietnamese; C ambodian (Khemar) and Ethnic Chinese; with each group sharing a distinct origin, a distinct language and a distinct cultural heritage. C a m b o d ia n s ( K h e m a r): The Khemar refugees subscribe to values and patterns o f living derived from several cu ltu ra l influences that Ruth Gray from the corporate o f fice added that Fitz has a positive at titude that's contagious. “ George is concerned about his clientle and does everything in his power to make sure they’ re satisfied.” “ I'm what you call a lead service representative and I ’ m out in the field to show businesses how they can save money by renting instead o f buying o ffic e fu rn itu re . Some people go and make a sale, and feel that they really got that person. When I close a deal, I really feel good because I've helped that per son,” he explained. As F itz says every Sunday, “ Peace, Love and attend the Church o f your choice.” In his format Fitz has always been quite consistence. “ When 1 was in broadcasting school, our instructor asked what type o f music we wanted to go into. There was rock & ro ll, soul, jazz and blues. But no one was in to gospel. I decided on gospel because at that tim e gospel was beginning to change. I always felt that the gospel industry is a m ulti m illion dollar industry that has yet to be tapped. Today Gospel music is beginning to get the exposure that it deserves. I do my show not so much to get a message across but as a form o f entertainm ent. I play t r a d i t i o n a l , c o m te m p o r a r y , progressive gospel. These different form s can relate to everybody at some stage of their life .” There are those who feel that the gospel played by Fitz is much too contem porary fo r their taste. governs their social relationships. (1) Relationships must be clearly defined; meaning that each person involved has a distinct status and a prescribed role to play; (2) The in dividual is expected to remain at tuned to the Buddhist code o f per sonal conduct. Crimes o f violence such as murder, assault, and rape is extremely rare, instead, temperance, diligence, th rift and self-discipline are stressed; (2) Cambodian families do not fu n ctio n under the “ unlim ited fa m ily ” concept. The family is close and it is normal to see the grandparents sharing the same home w ith m arried children or married grandchildren; (3) Children are treated affectionately but not fussed over and are encouraged to take care o f themselves at an early age; (5) Prem arital activities by girls are condemned. A man usually marries between the ages o f 20 and 25, a g irl between 16 and 22. Marriage within the circle o f blood relatives is strictly forbidden, but first cousin marriage is allowed. Vietnamese: According to Cuu- Long-Gang and Toan-Anh, “ Viet- name are an intelligent people. They possess a keen sense o f observation which gives them the ability to grasp things quickly; it also gives them a tendency to im ita te others. V ie t namese have a high regard fo r m orality and uphold the five Con- fucian virtues o f hum anity, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness as guides for their daily conduct. They love book- study and have avid minds. “ Ordinarily giving an appearance o f being shy and afraid, they value peace and harmony in all relations. However, when they are faced with danger, or are on the b a ttle fie ld , they display great bravery and know how to m aintain discipline, giving death its e lf as much weight as an airborne thistledow n. O ften m o tivated by compassion fo r others, they have a strong sense o f gratitude.” Next week: The Mien and Hmong. SEMLER OPTOMETRISTS A nnouncing A NEW LOW PRICE Wide Choice . . . REGULAR A SOFT LENS including famou» BAUSCH . LO M B 1 SOFLENS ★ Yet! We Have Including THE NEW " l x tended Wear. CONTACTS O P T O M E T R IC EYE E X A M IN A T IO N - and Aeeeiiecy Kit * \ a i r — Ask /or Our Price for •• E x le w le d - H e a r ” d o n i «wl» ★ NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED which Includes Examination u n j Special Sleriliiing K IT K equireii 0« »««1 PAIR SEMLER OPTICAL ^ ,B « a V itii George Fitz spends his spare tim e s p in n in g G ospel fo r P ortland listeners (Photo: Richard J. Brow n) “ Some people who aren’ t aware enough to take everybody into ac are used to hearing gospel played count. When people start to criticize one way. They turn on my show and me, all they hear is the beat. Many hear a bouncing, jazzie tune and songs that’ s classified as soul really consider it too w orldly. I feel that has some very m oving lyrics. It when you're on the radio, you m ight not say you need to go to shouldn’ t gear your show fo r just church or you need to get saved. But one audience. The airwaves goes all it does say love your maker and over and you have to be creative your neighbor.” ~ C w o /r OPTOMETRISTS Located in SEMLER O»tic»l OHicei PLAN NO INTIMST N o C a rry in g C h a rg e ! S.W. 3rd & Yamhill — Downtown phonr — 227- 7200 M edicaio • W e lfare A Insurance Patients W elcome I I \ \ I > A Hütete«! beeter« »I OyUmsIrT - P O K Bi Latty K M L IB -D i M. K ILLY-Dt. J IÏB B Y -D * « u it MATE! nnm S A L IM State A Cemmeicial D M Cham fer« Itr»«t Phunc - 1ft'dl DR ROBERT H u ll Optometrist Phnnc OR DAVID NEWMAN Optometrist ROTISSERIE ^Ground Beef Roast Boneless Beet Tip Roast Great For Barbeques lb. i. 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