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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • March 18, 2015 15A Polk County News Bikes: Visibility is key to being responsible cyclist Continued from Page 1A “We haven’t heard the outcome yet, but I feel the proposal was well-re- ceived,” Guthrie said. “If the effort goes well, we hope to expand beyond Monmouth into Western Oregon Uni- versity and Independence.” Eggen is an adamant supporter of safety. His No. 1 tip for adults is visibility. “Put your lights on dur- ing the day, wear bright clothing,” Eggen said. “Re- flective clothing is even bet- ter.” Those older than 16 are not required by law to wear helmets, but Eggen said everyone should protect their heads. “I don’t think people real- ly realize how fragile a skull is,” he said. Sometimes cyclists for- getting the laws is a matter of how long its been since they last rode a bike, Eggen said, whether they’re adults just getting into the activity or they haven’t been on a bike in 10 years. “A lot has happened in 10 years” when it comes to safety equipment and rules of the road, Eggen noted, adding that he finds “fair- weather riders” are often less safe than those who, like Guthrie, ride as a regu- lar routine. Tallan said he wouldn’t single out any one age level when it comes to cyclists not following the rules of the road. “Anyone that rides a bicy- cle on the road needs to be very careful and needs to follow the rules,” he said. Center: Access granted through parent consent Continued from Page 18A Also, Polk County Mental Health and prevention spe- cialists will staff the facility, DeMoe said. “Hopefully we’ll detect things early,” he said. “A lot of times we can detect some- thing in kids, but we’re never going to see these people as adults later.” The facility will be accessi- ble with parental consent, though the details have not yet been worked out, DeMoe said. A youth advisory com- mittee will help design exact- ly how the health center will be used. The center will be gov- erned by policies set by the Central School District Board of Directors. One thing the board decided early on was that no contraceptives would be available at the health center, and no family plan- ning would be discussed. By law, DeMoe said the center has to offer tests for pregnancy or sexually trans- mitted infections. EMILY MENTZER/Itemizer-Observer Central Student Jaron Timshel rips out sheet rock and insulation at what will be the Central Health and Well- ness Center on Thursday. The center will open in June. JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Micaela Bowman, right, helps freshman Deserae Adams with a project Friday in the Dragon Study Center. The center offers help with academic struggles and other issues. Peers: Center helps kids with studies, life lessons Continued from Page 1A The center is also a place students can go if they need a break from class. Geddes said students who struggle with anxiety occa- sionally need a quiet place to relax, but they don’t need to go home and miss the rest of the school day. “It’s bigger than just academic,” Geddes said. “It’s the whole picture. The philosophy is this is a center to provide that intervention for all behavior and academic bumps, and to try to get students back into classrooms as soon as possible.” If students don’t feel comfortable talking with an adult, DHS has several peer tutors who work in the study center who can help with everything from homework to navigat- ing what Schneidecker calls the “hidden cur- riculum” of life at DHS. “I feel it’s beneficial for them because sometimes you need another student to help you out,” said peer tutor Tatum Traglia, a senior. “A teacher can help you out in many ways, but students can help you more be- cause I feel like we’ve had more class experi- ence.” “It’s easier to talk to someone your own age than this big, scary teacher who grades Join ODFW for a day of family fishing SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish lect Angler Education from the menu. and Wildlife invites Oregon families to come fish- http://www.dfw.state.or.us ing at one of Children under the age of 14 can fish for 33 free Family free, kids 14 to 17 and adults will need an Ore- Fishing events gon fishing license in order to fish. scheduled For families that can’t attend one of the throughout scheduled events, ODFW offers several re- the state this sources to help you go fishing on your own, spring and including: summer. • Easy Angling Oregon – 101 great places for The events families to fish in Oregon are designed • Gearing Up – rod, reel and tackle recom- to show fami- mendations lies how easy • Trout Fishing in Oregon – how to fish for and fun fish- trout in rivers and lakes ing can be, • Trout 365– a web page dedicated to said Shahab Farzanegan, ODFW angler education catching trout in Oregon throughout the year coordinator. ODFW provides loaner rods and reels, Visit the ODFW website, click on the Fishing tackle, instruction and freshly stocked fish – every- tab at the top of the page, select Where and How thing a family needs for a successful fishing trip. from the menu. “These events are fantastic and I enjoy taking my kids and their friends and teaching them different tech- niques,” said one recent participant. If you love all things wild, you can help support Oregon’s “The best part about it is that the kids wildlife when you fill out your 2014 state tax return. catch fish and want to go again.” Donate to the Nongame Wildlife Fund, Charitable Code Times, dates and locations of the 19, in the charitable check-off donation on your 2014 Ore- Family Fishing Events are listed below gon State tax return. and the entire list is posted on the Funds support 88 percent of the state’s wildlife that is ODFW website. Click on the Outdoor not hunted or fished. Help conserve our wildlife and their Skills tab at the top of the page and se- habitats. Keep the ‘wild’ in Oregon’s wildlife all your tests,” added fellow peer tutor, Juli Geddes, with a smile. Sophie Kimbrough, a sophomore, visits the center frequently for help with history, math and English. She works with a peer tutor to understand and keep up with as- signments. “Without this place, I wouldn’t have passed my classes this semester or last se- mester,” Kimbrough said. She said she’s seen more students use the center, especially since computers were added, providing access for those who don’t have them at home. “It’s also a safe place to go,” Kimbrough added. “A lot of people come in here to hang out.” Next year the peer tutoring program will expand, pairing incoming freshman who may need extra help adjusting to high school with juniors on a two-year mentorship. Schneidecker said she’s seen this year’s infor- mal tutoring program help students and fos- ter connections that wouldn’t happen other- wise. “I can only help so much,” Schneidecker said. “But it (peer tutoring) builds relation- ships that you can see in the hallways.” 2015 ODFW Family Fishing Events North Willamette April 4 Canby, Canby Pond (youth only event), 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 Molalla, Shorty’s Pond, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 Gervais, St. Louis Ponds, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 Rainier, Trojan Pond, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 Sheridan, Sheridan Pond, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30 Troutdale, Mt. Hood Pond (youth only event), 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 Gervais, St. Louis Ponds, 9:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 Troutdale, Mt. 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