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20 Wednesday, January 11, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon DANGER: Don’t trust the ice on Sisters waterways Continued from page 3 PHOTO PROVIDED Heart of Oregon gets out for a night of bowling. MENTORS: The work brings its own rewards for everyone Continued from page 1 to volunteer as mentors. Mentoring opportunities are open to adults 18 years and older. To become a volunteer mentor or learn more about mentoring opportunities throughout Central Oregon, either contact one of the local organizations that will be highlighted this month or visit www.BetterTogether CentralOregon.org. Before becoming a men- tor, there are a few things to understand about the role of mentoring. Most people have had a teacher, supervisor, rel- ative, or coach who has been a mentor to them and made a positive difference in their lives. Those people wore many hats, acting as delega- tors, role models, cheerlead- ers, policy enforcers, advo- cates, and friends. Mentors may assume some of these different roles during the course of a relationship. To be a good mentor, there are some necessary qualities to possess: a sincere desire to be involved with a young person; respect for young people; active listening skills; empathy; ability to see solu- tions and opportunities; and flexibility. Mentoring relationships are a shared opportunity for learning and growth by both the mentor and their men- tee. Many mentors say that the rewards they gain are as substantial as those for their YOUR YEAR-ROUND IRRIGATION EXPERT Backfl ow Installation & Testing Winterization Nelson Horse Waterers Underground Field Irrigation Residential Irrigation Services mentees. Mentors have been able to have fun and achieve per- sonal growth and learn more about themselves. With the personal growth, their self- esteem is improved as they feel they are making a differ- ence. Some mentors find that their mentor role enhances their relationships with their own children. A good mentor is will- ing to take the time to get to know their mentee, to learn new things that are impor- tant to the young person, and even to be changed by their relationship. Before investigating men- tor programs that might be available, think about and identify your own interests and needs. Finding a mentor- ing program you are excited about and comfortable with can require some time and thought, but there is some- thing for everyone. To help you decide which type of mentoring program is right for you, consider the follow- ing questions: • How much time can I commit to being a mentor? • What age of youth would I like to work with? • Would I like to work with one child or with a group of children? • Would I like to team with other adults to mentor a child or a group of children? • What types of activities interest me? Do I want to help a youth learn a specific skill, pursue an interest, help with homework, or just be a caring adult friend? • What mentoring location would I prefer? While thinking about these questions, remember to be open and flexible to all the different mentoring programs and focus areas that are out there. Youth development experts agree that mentorship is critical to the social, emo- tional and cognitive develop- ment of youth, whether it is an informal mentoring rela- tionship or a formally agreed- upon relationship with spe- cific guidelines. According to the national report, “The Mentoring Effect,” young adults who had mentors as children are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college. See page 21 for the stories of Signe Johnson and Greg Pozovich who serve as men- tors at the Heart of Oregon Corps. 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Signs and symptoms of mild hypothermia include: shivering; dizziness; hun- ger; nausea; faster breathing; trouble speaking; slight con- fusion; lack of coordination; fatigue; and increased heart rate. Signs and symptoms of moderate to severe hypo- thermia include: shivering, although as hypothermia worsens, shivering stops; increased clumsiness or lack of coordination; slurred speech or mumbling; increased confusion and poor decision-making, such as trying to remove warm cloth- ing; drowsiness and very low energy; lack of concern about one’s condition; progressive loss of consciousness; weak pulse; and slow, shallow breathing. Call 911 if you see some- one with signs of hypother- mia or if you suspect a per- son has had unprotected or prolonged exposure to cold weather or water. If pos- sible, take the person inside, moving them carefully and slowly. Jarring movements can trigger dangerous irreg- ular heartbeats. Carefully remove wet clothing, and cover the person in lay- ers of blankets while wait- ing for emergency help to arrive. www.NuggetNews.com