2* J GOLDWORKS JEWELRY DESIGN STUDIO 431 W 13th. #2 Eugene 343-2298 PogUar Busmon Hour* Tuos Ffi Vam ! [ *n .‘[/n 6pm Sot I Oam 4pm 'Pacific. Qrn' wq tn 14k goki Macintosh Rentals and Services Midterm Special: $4.00 an hour. Hourly rentals of color Mar* in comfortable setting Reservations, competitive rate* and free coffee. Compact Macs delivered to you Troubleshooting & training A computer lounge alternative. 683-8945 It’s Time to Register... Peer Health Advising EDPM 407 CRN 21192 Get experience in V Coordinating events y Public .speaking V Writing articles for the Well Now V Facilitating workshops Call Joanne Frank or Annie Dochanhl at M6-2728 lor an interview appointment and to properly enroll. Seminars Creating a Rape Free Environment EDPM 407 CRN 21229 Wed 3:30pm - 5:30pm Conflict Management Skills EDPM 407 CRN 26243 MW 12:30-2:20pm UO Student Health Center Health Education Program COMMUNITY Helmet law still unpopular By Alalna Baum for Ow O#0CV> Oa-'t l What is the No 1 reason for not wearing a bicycle helmet? "Vanity!" said Lincoln Shirley, an employee of Paul's Bit yt le Shop. "It's a hassle 1 hate helmets, but I know I should wear one." said Bart Beattie, a junior at the l Iniversity "They're kind of expensive." said Ikayne Himnaka, a freshman Whether it's a concern for neat ly styled looks. a gently pressed outfit, dwindling cash flow or obsession with convenient e: the fin t is that most people just aren't wearing Ini vt le helmets even though they know they should Next July a mandatory bicvi le helmet law for children lf> and younger will go into effei t For adults, helmets are still an option I'm a lug fan of educating poo ple to want to wear helmets," Shirley said, "but 1 think those laws are dumb I don't want any Imdy telling me I've got to wear a helmet I sen Diane Bishop, the bicy cle and alternative modes i oor dinator for Eugene, said she did not initially support the helmet law for children. "It's not that I don't believe in helmets." Bishop said Tin still not sure that forcing or telling people they have to is the way to go " Unless a compulsory helmet law is passed for adult bii yde riders, the many helmet-less bicy cle riders that traverse the city and campus streets will have to Im> convinced to wear one Although she lielieves bicycle safety education is a key part of the answer, "how to get to adults — I've never figured that one out." Bishop said with a laugh. Bishop said that after explain ing to adults the obvious benefits of wearing one. "it seems logical that they would take the next step But somehow human nature doesn't quite follow those lines "I've been thinking about wear ing my helmet — that's why it's near me now it's progressing closer and closer to inv head." said Beattie, whose helmet stayed prominently tethered to the out side of his bat kpat k as he rode I vis! the EMU. Bishop said Br> bicycle acci dents were reported to her in 1992. and last summer, an acci dent in the evening between two bikers without helmets or lights resulted in a fatality. Yet she is reluctant to use negative news reports to persuade adults. "But I don't know how to make a helmet message posi tive." said Bishop adding that even a humorous slogan like "Wear a helmet so you don't become a vegetable" is still too negative. "It's very seldom that I see an accident report that doesn't involve an injury." said Bishop, and although sometimes it's just a few scrapes or bruises, "when we fall ... we follow our heads we’re going to land on them." To the i usual rider that doesn’t think it's worthwhile to invest in a helmet. Bishop reminds them that the cost of a helmet would certainly outweigh the cost of an emergent v room v isit. "Cost is just another excuse." Shirley said. "It's a small price to pay for vour head." E • Tin? Springfield Public Fibrarv is sponsor mg • I'he lame County Hoard of Commissioners is ji i epting apphiations from low-income res idents for its Housing Policy Board. The Housing Policy Hoard acts as a forum for public input into community issues of home lessness and affordable housing The hoard reviews low-income housing needs and makes policy and recommendations to Lane County governments Applications are available at the Board of Commissioner's office, 125 F Hth Ave Deadline is Nov. 30 at 5 p in. For more infor mation. call 6H7-3755. • A Nordic Ski Fnire is sc hedulcd for Tues day at the Fugene Unit Center Visitors can see the latest in cross country ski equipment, clothing and information about local ski areas at the fair sponsored by the city of Kugone Area ski merchants, clubs and resorts will he at the fair with exhibits and equipment displays. Registration for winter ski lessons and trips will also be accepted at the fair. The fair begins at 7 p in. and runs until ft p in. For more information, call the River I louse Out door Program, 687-5329. • Womenspace invites women of all ages to attend a free discussion titled "The Avenues of Empowerment Through the Birthing Process" Thursday. The meeting is scheduled from 7 to 9 p in at the junction City Medical Clinic. Mary Ilerlac ki. a family nurse practitioner, and Ciarabeth Kassel, a certified midwife will he at the meet ing. • The Sheldon Pool has announced a new fam ily swim si heduled for Saturdays from 10:15 to 1115 a m Admission is $2 for adults, $1.75 for children 17 and under and $5 for families. Oregon High School Graduates Stop by the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom between J.-00 ami 3.-00 p.m. TODAY and let your former counselor know about your transition to the university. 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