November 4. 1987, Portland Observer, Page 3 F. METROPOLITAN • • . I • : «•.' ;• *.*.*.•. ■ JL -. t<- /.*. & -. Wgjb g A Man of Excellence by Nyewusi Askari <• • A *• ... ?-.<'• ^ 7 '- - r. .*.>*< • .<» During my fourty-two years of living in America (most of it in the Deep South), I have had the opportunity to meet many African-Americans who epitomized the ancestoral definition of "Wise One . Driven by a know­ ledge of life's true possibilities, they tend to spread magic wherever they go. In our motherland, these "Wise Ones" are profoundly honored and revered. In America, they are much too often ignored, viewed as unimpor­ tant, and driven into inactivity. Eventually, they fade into oblivion. These thoughts and more entered my mind as I listened to Professor Bud highlight his life's journey. • 1945-1954: Anticipating H&R Block by many years. Professor Burt established the Pacific Business Service with an Income Tax Division that served clients throughout the country; had branch offices (and home solici­ tors) throughout Vanport City, Oregon's second largest city, until it was flooded out of existence. • 1966: Won a National Science Foundation Award for The Dalles, Oregon School District; was first in the nation to put an on-line computer education system in an elementary school classroom. In 1969, Portland Public Schools refused Professor Burt's offer to install the system in their back in 1969. "In late 1969, I received a call from Dr. Stanley Jacobs, internationally known inventor of DMSO, asking me to visit the Lake Oswego Montessori School and demonstrate my techniques. There, I designed and imple­ mented a "Computer Learning Board" for four- and five-year-old children." "It was a computer program based upon the sequences of daily tasks most likely to be performed by five-year-olds — from getting out of bed, to brushing their teeth, to arriving at school and receiving assignments. P lease D riv e C a re fu lly In 1985, almost 20 percent of all pedestrian injuries involved children under 15 years old. Oregon AAA asks motorists to drive very carefully. Remember, many youngsters are still learning the pedestrian safety rules. ? ...' ‘r- r ’ 3* f •H 4? . r P a rt II o f II classrooms. • 1969: Wrote a book: "Black Inventors of America" detailing major inventions by African-Americans. The book is currently in use in school systems in their country and abroad. • 1974-1979: Designed and taught the first government-sponsored and university-accredited Affirmative Action course. More than half of Portland's Affirmative Action Officers for the government and the private sector took Professor Burt's course. • 1977: Secured a large federal grant to support on-the-job medical education for women and minority students. This program was operated by Portland Metropolitan Steering Committee. • 1978: Designed exhibits and placed the U.S. Department of Agri­ culture/Forest Service in the National Convention of the NAACP. This was the first time in its history that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had been an integral part of the National Convention of a major Black organization. "Subsequent communication and visits with the Forest Service per­ sonnel (and Black colleges) around the nation has suggested that the sub­ sequent interaction between this agency and the national conventions of similar Black organizations — a process that followed on the last ten year _ has resulted in the direct employment of hundreds of Black scien­ tists, engineers, technicians, secretaries, accountants, truck drivers, drafts­ men, surveyors, etc.,” Professor Burt explained. "I think this has to be my best effort to date. May I give due credit here to former City Commissioner Charles Jordan who first introduced me to the Forest Service through Mr. Jetie Wilds, then the Civil Rights Director of Region 6, and to Mr. William Green, his successor. And also to Mr. Phillip Murray who handled the New York end of my contract for the NAACP Convention. Closer to home, Professor recalled a particular phone call he received -- New Cores s99®?* s75 ?5‘ Lifetime warranty on above honored at any Radiator King in U S on all non-commercial cars and trucks to 3/4 ton »*>&■ < <7 ‘ / »-w? ; »?><»• •«.Mli ¡3$ •à 4k:- Semper Fidelis Club is having their annual Fall Tea, Autumn Roaring 20's, November 8, 1987, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the home of Mrs. Ernestine Wiseman, address: 5225 N.E. Rodney. Donations from the proceeds will be contributed to the National Negro College Fund. IF k Avarat & PS?« & •:?;ì o f J -o o z BEAUTY SUPPLY K For A ll Your Beauty Supply Needs Complrff Coolmg Syttrni Sonico lor Truer mg 24 hr. Emergency Service Hoory Equipment Monne. Auto m d Light Trucia WINTERIZATION SPECIAL Puwer flu s h plus up to 2 gals ot antitreeze/coolant Wholesale Pricing On Groceries Gone Public Did you know that for almost 30 years you could have bought some of your groceries at wholesale prices? The Bee Company, for over 30 years, has offered the public weekly shipments of name-brand groceries at genuine wholesale prices. You'll find canned and packaged goods, pet foods, as well as frozen and close-dated deli products on the shelves. The best feature is that you do not have to buy by the case. You buy just what you want to buy, just the amount you need. Located at 800 N. Killingsworth, just east of 1-5, they are open Monday through Saturday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Isn't it about time you save on your grocery bill? FREE RADIATOR CHECK HEATER SALES/SERVICE SO t 99 “t I Rebuilt Radiators « a .« * ; Chemical Clean & Repair $29’X Rod Out & Repair Open Mon. thru Frl 8-5 • Set by Appt. Sea creatures living at depths below 3,000 feet have been found to be blind or to possess their own phosphorescent lighting system N O W OPEN N o rth East R e d e e m e r D a y C are C e n te r High Quality Service, Hot Meals, Sliding Fee Scale 3605 N.E. 10th St. 284 8904 or 289 9569 Call after 6:00 P.M. 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