» « « tf W *♦ • 4 * * ** tv « t « Vr * • *• « • • • 1 ’ September 25,1991„.The Portland Observer...Page 5 Pop Warner Football Season Begins N ortheast P ortland R esident Elected to O ccup atio nal Health C ou ncil Melva Holmes of M enlo park in Northeast Portland has been named vice chair of the executive com m ittee of the Occupational Health Council of Kais- err Permanente. Oregon Steel’s Jack Longbine chairs the group. The Council is composed of about 180 occupational health representatives from major employers and labor unions with Kaiser Permanente coverage in Northwest Oregon and Southwest W ashington. The Council works with Kaiser Permanente to improve the ef­ fectiveness of the health maintenance organization’s services for workers, both at the worksite and during treatment. The Council also conducts education and information sessions on topics re­ lated to occupational health. Holmes is an occupational health nurse with Freightliner Corporation on Swan Island. A member of the Allen Tem ple Christian M ethodist Episcopal Church, she also volunteers with the Portland Chapter of the Urban League. Longbine is director o f Employee Resources for Oregon Steel, where he has worked the past 12 years. He lives in Aloha, Ore. Kaiser Perm anente is a group prac- tive health maintenance organization. The nonprofit HMO serves the health care needs o f about 370,000 people in Northwest Oregon and Southwest W ashington. Whitaker and Lincoln of the 7th and 8th grade Pop Warner football League played at a 0 - 0 tie during the first week of league action. Bill Hart, for Whitaker, intercepts the ballon this play. Research works A m e ric a n H eart A ssociatio n C ascade AIDS P roject A n n o u n ce s Internationa, AIDS C onterence Update For People W ith HIV/AIDS A letter carrier serv ice codld deliver ad ded safety for th e elderly and h o m eb o u n d . Vinyl Siding nstalled on Your Home by Experts Call ABS Inc. For its October monthly forum for people with HIV/AIDS, the HIV W ell­ ness Program o f the Cascade AIDS Project will offer an update on in form a­ tion presented at this sum m er’s VII International AIDS Conference held in Florence, Italy. Dr. Joel G odbey, M.D., of M ultnomah C ounty’s HIV C linic— who attended the International Confer­ e n c e -w ill present an overview of m edical inform ation from the confer­ 283-0348 B B #9291 F in a n c in g A v a ila b le ence. There will be time at the end of the overview for participants to ask questions of Dr. Godbey regarding in­ formation concerning new and current treatments for HIV/AIDS. This free forum will be held on W ednesday, October 23 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at 3835 SW Kelly St. For further information please call Fred Allemann or Dan Bueling at the C as­ cade AIDS Project(223-5907 V/TDD'' HUD HAS A HOME FOR YOU, AVAIUABLE NOW! 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Z4 • • • • «.4-f k • * EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY McDonald’s Joins Nutritionist In Offering Healthy Eating Tips To Black Consumers With dining out becoming more and more popular among Black con­ sumers, M cD onald’s has teamed with registered dietitian Barbara Dixon to offer nutrition information aimed at helping Blacks maintain a healthy diet. ‘‘Convenient Eating Can Be Healthy Eating” addresses issues of particular concern to health and diet­ conscious Black consumers. In the brochure, Dixon discusses a variety of health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The brochure also offers tips on how to make healthy choices when eating out. ‘‘Because we eat out so often, good nutrition is no w becoming a more important factor in our lifestyles,” said Dixon. This brochure is designed to provide helpful advice to the Black community on the importance o f nu­ trition and how our daily diet contrib­ utes to general good health,” said Dixon. Dixon, a licensed and registered dietitian for nearly two decades, trav­ els across the country speaking to schools, community and professional organizations and other groups as part of M cDonald’s ongoing commitment to good nutrition and nutrition educa­ tion. Her message is simple - balance, variety and moderation are the keys to a healthy diet. ‘‘I speak to lots of people, old and young alike, about the importance of choosing a diet,” said Dixon. “ Whether eating in or out, that includes a variety of foods - meat or meat equivalents, dairy products, breads and cereals, and fruits and vegetables. It really doesn’t matter where you eat, but what you eat, how much and how often.” In addition to nutrition education, M cD onald’s com m itm ent to a healthy U I I y /«-T X rf- •• »’V » .♦ *»“• X * • .*/ i n , .»; MS *•» -r «St f* V«. SKA« • - • J*' J Balance, variety and moderation-the keys to a healthy diet-are among the nutrition tips offered by“Convenient Eating Can Be Health Eating," a brochure developed by dietitian Barbara Dixon (right) in conjunction with McDonald's. The brochure addresses issues of particular concern to health and diet-conscious Black consumers and offers advice on how to make healthy choices when eating out. ‘f»’ . •. •/* • . • • , • » ? <* -*v e. € » » > .■«,« « .. • •**- >. • X* 2’”’ ' 1 • VM V. 9 ...... . A '• T u c k Black Frats: A Strong Institution D espite the negative media atten­ tion given to black fraternal organiza­ tions, the general public needs to real­ ize that there is much more involved than “ childish pranks, false superority, unproductive competition, egotism, and open w arfare” (New York 7 imes, May 91) on college campuses throughout the United States. There is, however, a strong sense of brotherhood, mutual respect, love, and a strong bond united by ritual. It is much deeper than the hazing, head shaving, beer drinking, or bootcamp-style pledge periods featured in movies like “ Animal House and “ School D aze.” Sure, there are painted bricks, paddles to provide licks, regimented lines, a dress code, and psychological/ physical humiliation beyond reason in some instances. Yet, the benefits, char­ acter building, comradery and network­ ing beyond graduation from college make moments “ on line” seem petty compared to racism, nepotism, and discrimination encountered in the cor­ porate community. Most members from various black fraternities have little regret about their pledge period as undergraduatcs/graduatcs--al least the ones contacted by HIS OPINION. Now what about the individuals seriously hurt or killed during the inita- tion process? In no way does any frater­ nity consciously seek to do harm or kill anyone via tactics. The public fails to also realize that joining a fraternity is a personal choice and a family tradition in many cases. Yes, there arc overzeal - ous “ big brothers” passing on licks they received from days gone by and individuals “ on line” with physical conditions like a congenital heart de­ fect unknown to them. Enough of the negative issues or concerns by the public; their is much good. Two weeks ago, a “ brother” from New York left a message on my home recorder telling me that his company was relocating him to Portland and he also mentioned that he belonged to Kappa Alpha Psi. Me, too! Originally from Ohio and a graduate of the University Dayton (B.A.) as well as Carnegie- Mellon University (Masters) in Pitts­ burgh, he indicated that we had a mu­ tual Kappa friend in common. Known as “ C ato” or “ Puck” in some Kappa circles, my friend Kevin Taylor in St. Louis put the new Portland resident in touch with me because networking and brotherhood is important to us. We drink from the loving cup and same canteen. He and my friend in St. Louis were classmates at Dayton, so, that s all the approval I needed, and being a NUPE made matters easier. Even though we crossed the burning sands in two differ­ ent worlds, the three of us are united spiritually by ritual/convictions. W hen “ the brother” leaned on the shield, it was as if I had known him all my life, which provoked a com fort level elim i­ nating all doubt or potential skepti­ cism. People can be wicked, have hid­ den agendas, and bad intentions when attempting to network with me or my professional contacts. Believe me, I’ve received some strange telephone m es­ sages from people totally unknown to me and some were told to call by people I ’ ve never met or heard of. Kappa Alpha Psi knocked down all the barriers and allowed me to extend my hand quicker. Before picking “ the brother” up from the hotel, he indicated that m ost of his time had been spent working, look­ ing for a house, and at the hotel. He had a strong desire to see the city through the eyes o f a frat brother, not those belonging to a real estate agent telling him to stay away from crim e-plagued Northeast Portland. “ The brother” never crossed Broadway until I drove him around town. Where did he find a house? O ut in Clackamas... My personal tour enlightened him to various jazz clubs, night spots downtown, where to get hair cuts, soul food, a good drink, and black churches. He was shown neigh­ borhoods like Irvington, Laurelhurst, the U. of Portland area, Lloyd Center, Alameda, MLK Blvd, the W aterfront, and downtown Portland. If he wants oxtails, fried fish/ chicken, or a ticket from a black travel agent (Robert Butler) or a car wash (Jimmy Lee Gill) by hand, “ the brother” now knows where to go. He now know s where the “ hood” is and more im por­ tantly, other Kappa brothers to network with. Perhaps, “ the brother” w ill en­ joy meeting Dr. Darryl Tukufu, an­ other down NUPE also from Ohio heading the Portland Urban League. Being a part o f a fraternity can ease the loneliness, cultural isolation associated with a city like Portland, and the em o­ tional adjustment to a great degree... W hen Kappa Alpha Psi was estab­ lished by Elder W atson Diggs in 1911, he did so to unite brothers during segre­ gation and the fraternity also received fellowship, employment services, and social outlets for black men unavail­ able in society. If there is a knock to black fraternities, especially aggres­ sive undergraduate chapters, it’s that many have strayed from the founders original intentions o f public service and leadership. Today, the times are no different for black people and like many other instituuons that serve black people, a wake up call might be in order. I ju st received mine... ? is;. « PCC Presents State Wide Child Abuse Teleconference How do we break the cycle of child abuse? This and other topics will be dis­ cussed by Portland-area legal, medical and education professions!, and com ­ munity activists during a state-wide telecast on the topic of child abuse. The teleconference will be O cto­ ber 12 at PCC Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. ST Building, Room A1 8:30 to 11:30 a m., check-in -- 8 a m. Cost is $49. Credit: Four continuing education hours. EdNct will transmit the telecon­ ference. Call 244-6111, Ext. 2596, for participating Oregon EdNct sites. The teleconference. Child Abuse, is designed to help individuals recog­ nize, report, be aware o f legal responsi­ bilities and lake positive action against child abuse in our society. The conference will be telecast from the host site, Portland Com m u­ nity College, and is designed for para­ medics, police officers, nurses, social workers, teachers, school health per­ sonnel and other individuals profes­ sionally concerned with the physically, emotionally and, or sexually abused child. Presenters include Keith Meisen- heimer, senior deputy district attorney for Multnomah County; Dr. Judith Ann Bays, director of child abuse programs at Emanuel Hospital; Nan W aller, refe­ ree for Multnomah County Juvenile Court; Belle Bennett, executive direc­ tor of community Advocates; and Michacle Houston, executive director o f the Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Oregon. The Institute for continuing E du­ cation of Health Care Professionals (ICHEP), a division of Portland C om ­ munity C ollege’s Open Cam pus, spon­ sors the conference with O regon Ed- Net. We need you. 0 A m e ric a n H ea rt A sso cia tio n Oregon Affiliate. 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