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WfltUTC th^LACKAMASPnnt 2005 .earning through educating others “I let her know where stu dents seem to be having trouble,” Witherspoon said, “and she gives me clear instructions as to what she wants students to learn.” Witherspoon has found that she benefits from going through the material again and explaining things to students. “I’m continuing to learn from it,” she said. “Sometimes there are things I missed the first time around, or I’ll understand some thing in a different way.” “Also, for me tutoring is a way to serve,” she said. “I love to help people, and I want to help people appreciate the language the way I ugrit returns to the \of foreign language \rench class tutor ibeth Tobey Lckamas Print ^Bways had a love for lan- M’ said French tutor Susan K ! began studying French Est [20 years ago at Lane ^Biity College in Eugene. ^B loved it,” she said. ^Bis such a beautiful language K and hear; even ugly words ^Bautifiil in French.” ^Bever. she ended up getting her of Arts in human resource ^■ncni. And after college, ^Koon said, “life got in the way; ^■v. marriage, kids, job ... di ed life wouldn’t get in BIthis time though,” she said. ^B1 to act on this passion for ^■she did A Clackamas stu ll herself, Witherspoon is studying B Russian and sign language, year she completed the two-year & program that CCC offers. Bring she wasn’t done at Bias, Witherspoon found her- fooking for a way to continue Angela Gerhart Clackamas Print (From left) French tutor Susan Witherspoon works closely with French students Vonna Witham and Cassie Bow. Witherspoon is also currently studying Spanish, Russian and sign language. French without having to attend another college. She found out about the tutor ing program from another French tutor and spoke with French instructor Heidi Cropsey, about becoming a tutor. “Heidi does have high standards. She told me she only accepted ‘A’ students to be tutors for her classes,” said Witherspoon. Aside from that, the program was easy to get into. Her responsibili ties as a tutor include attending class frequently and working with students to review material or help with home work assignments. Witherspoon also meets frequently with Cropsey. Right now Witherspoon is very involved in helping the French class prepare for International Students Day. “I can’t wait for it,” she said. The students are preparing a vari ety show with the atmosphere of a French cabaret Entertainment will include dancing, singing and a puppet show. The French club will also be selling refreshments. “We’re famous for our crepes,” said Witherspoon, laughing. All in all, Witherspoon really appreciates the language depart ment at Clackamas and every thing it has to offer. “It’s affordable, it’s accessible, and we have some phenomenal teachers,” she said. wider benders: info to know in post car-crash situations lelPiazzisl mlackamas Print F ~------------ ■dents happen every day. nally you see them on the side le road and you drive right by the on [wondering what happened, per we always think, ‘It will »happen to me.” ■mow it happens, so what if it Bippen to you? Do you know fyffli should do? First off, there are two different a oT accidents. Of course there ■cident you see all the time— ■one hits someone else. There Iso the, “Oops, I hit a curb/tree,” Bait, where you damage your |car with no one else involved. I you get into an accident with someone else, you want to make sure to get all of his or her information. You want the driver’s name, driv ers’ license number, insurance infor mation and license plate number. You also want to make a note of any visible damage that was caused by the accident to both vehicles. This way the other person can’t claim other damage to their vehicle against you. It would also be in your best interest to take down the plate num ber of a car that you think may have seen the accident or get the name and contact information of someone that saw the accident. You want to do this in case there is a difference in stories of what happened so you can call on a witness. If you are in an accident by your self, you want to check your car and the item you hit for damage. If it were a curb, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. If it were someone’s mail box, at the very least stand it back up. It would be best if you inform the owner of what happened. In most cases there is minor damage to the vehicle. At this point it is your choice if you want it fixed or not When you are going to get your vehicle fixed, always get multiple quotes on the cost. You may find that there are huge differences in price from one body shop to the next. If you are going through your insurance company to fix your vehicle, they will give you the name or a fist of shops to go to. You need to understand that these are recommended shops because it helps your insurance company. You are not required to go to those shops to have your insurance pay. The best way to find a good shop is to shop around. When it comes to an auto shop, word of mouth goes a long way. Ask around; ask your friends and co-workers what they think of different places. They should be able to point you in the right direction. When getting a quote, make sure you get that quote validated and on paper. When you go to the next shop to get a quote, don’t let them know that you already got a quote from somewhere else. Not saying it happens all the time, but shop employees like to talk down other shops to make themselves look better. Find a shop that you feel com fortable with and if the price is right, get your ciar fixed. ablando nuestro idioma ------- A weekly Spanish-language column . ■ . . . - inmigrante no significa Terrorista9 I la inmigración es uno de los letos en los que éste pais lucha ■ario, tratando de mantener a Kn terrorista fuera de éste lugar. |e pa incrementado la seguri- Ben las fronteras, y h.ui hecho ■hos cambios para dar un alto a ésta situación, pero apesar de todo, líos de inmigrantes de muchos fes especialmente hispanos inúan arriesgando su vida por ir y asi poder lograr una mejor ión económica noW^Bénir |terroristas. Cada und^Blos pene un buen motivo diferente por leí cual está quí, pero todos el Brío ideal, “Salir Adelante”. Be lian hecho famosos por Bs esos sobrenombres que se les dáncomo “los mojados, ilegáles, Bcumentados” y muchos otros ■que algunas veces denigran su Bgen Pero ésa gente que los cat- Boga así nunca se imaginaría por lo que ellos pasaron para estar aquí. Todo empieza una noche cuando un grupo de hombres, mujeres y niños Aojras sin tomar agua o haber comido antes, cuidándose para que no los véan las patrullas fronterizas, eñ el desi erto o entre la sierra, cansados yen la obscuridad, expuestos al peligro de ser atacados por algún animal en medio dé;MÍbche. escondi éndose entre los arbustos o las piedras, comparten el miedo de ser descubiertos, hambrientos y espc- ransados de que todo ése calvario pueda terminar, muchos de ellos nisiquiera se conosen , pero al final el recuerdo de lo que pasaron juntos nunca lo podrán olvidar ni tampoco sus rostros. Mucha de esa gente algunas veces no llega a su destino por muchas razones y una de ellas es la muerte. En el trayecto de ésos dias deven mostrar fortaléza por que solo los mas fuertes, arriesgados y audases pueden cruzar sin ser descubiertos o simplemente los que llamámos “suertudos.” Son experiencias que cada quien puede interpretar de la forma en la que las vivió, y una ves al llegar aquí es donde apenas empieza la lucha, por que hay que trabajar duro por la fami lia y por lograr a lo que se viene. Muchos llegan a empezar una \ ida, no tienen casa, familia, nisiquiera conosen a nadie, pero entre hispanos hay quienes nos ■‘hedíamos la mano”, nos cuida mos y fomiamos nuestro propio país, aquí en cada casa. No U aeremos equipaje, ni ndwMlpapeles de identificasión, pá|f^temos nuestras costumbres e identidad, caigamos hasta nuestra .-fd^ón. en medallas o estampitas pero ahí siempre está. Formamos núcleos donde convivimos para recordar de donde venimos, hac emos nuestra comida, cantamos nuestras cansiónes, reímos, llor amos, pero juntos siempre juntos y así no nos sentiremos tan solos, en nuestra estancia aquí, en ésta “Tierra American.” There has newer been a better time to become a soldier. Up to a. $10,000 Enlistment Bonus Up to $15,000 Bonus tor people with military experience 10O% College Tuition Assistance $10,388 for college through the Montgomery Gl Bill Up to $7,200 tor selected portions through the Gl Bill Kicker Training in one of over 1OO vocational career fields Questions’? Gal SeargaarrtTrua North or specialist Jeff Willison at (503) 557-0418 / 19025 Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City
