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’WS Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 The Clackamas Print 3 over your mouth, insure yourself t risks of domestic college living explored, enforcing the idea of e coverage for all college to insure their safety in the of an unexpected accident dropped her. There may be a way to achieve a decent level of cover age at a reasonable cost through one of the Sentry Student Security Plans offered to Clackamas Community College students by E.J. Smith & Associates. The plans offer two levels of coverage with the lower plan premium starting at $25 a month for single students ages 24 and under. By Kyle Smith The Clackamas Print iagine one day you’re in the Niemeyer parking lot ng toward your class and in the blink of an eye, you in over by someone in a truck trying to get a good ng spot. Maybe you’re in a biology class, dissecting rare, highly venomous and not-quite-dead Peruvian worm, and it rears up and bites you. ere are countless ways you could become injured equire medical attention, and not all of them are idto the college campus. The question isn’t “if’ but u,” and when it does happen, will you be insured? my students are already insured either through their is, their place of employment or through an individ- surance plan. These plans can expire with age, end Biemployment or simply cost too much to maintain ime. Many more students are uninsured with no plan iay medical services rendered in an emergency. he company that was here previously offered mce benefits,” said uninsured student and Outlaw ique employee Brittany Kolb. ilb also had insurance through her family, but said nee was dependant on her remaining a full time it. When she dropped to part time, the insurance Prices increase with the age of the student, marital status and children. “The insurance is available to all students, full time and part time, but is, I think, targeted toward younger stu dents. It costs less the younger you are,” Michelle Baker, the Student Leadership adviser, stated in an e-mail. “CCC cannot and does not endorse any particular insurance plan; this is just one option that is available.” Baker clarified, “Students are encouraged to also research other options and choose the best coverage for their situ ation.” Dawn Folk, another Clackamas student, is also cur rently uninsured. “I am in the process of getting the Oregon Health Plan. Maybe once that goes through, I can deal with my wisdom teeth.” Although dental is not integrated into the two plans, it can be added to either for an additional fee. E.J. Smith & Associates also offer a Prescription Drug Discount Card, as neither plan offers drug discounts on their own, and Interscholastic Sports Coverage for college athletes. For students and faculty looking to insure something beyond their own body there is a program from National Student Services, Inc. designed to protect personal prop erty. Laptops, digital cameras, MP3 players, cell phones, musical instruments, furniture and more can be covered against many types of damage including accidents such as drops and spills. Students interested in the Sentry Student Security Plans can pick up a brochure in the ASG office in the community center, visit the Smith & Associates website at www.ejsmith.com or write them at 899 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook, IL, 60062. Students who want to insure their personal property can visit www.nssi.com for more information. UL: Says goodbye with a smile Continued from Page 1 eband won’t be affected too much by Paul’s ie in nursing, as it is currently on hiatus. ie band was never meant to be for a living. I like to mingle my business with my pleasure ¡eply,” said Paul. “My decision is not going let my intentions with the band.” len Paul has finished his general studies rsing he would like to specialize in the if the vocals, possibly ear, nose and throat, imore, he hopes to open a clinic to assist his i: musicians. il’s father, Jim Creighton, was a former ¡lor and passed away last June from a heart Paul credits him as his greatest influence. ¡didn’t teach me to build things, change oil, ling or things like that. He taught me how t people. He taught me how to treat women, i read well and write well. He taught me how k critically; he taught me how to work hard,” il is following closely in both his parents’ ¡ps. First his father’s, then his mother’s, he told his family of his plans, his mother id and told him to “get his own career.” arsing is a lot like teaching, and he’ll love it,” aul’s mother, Jan Creighton, who is a mater- urse. “He wants to give something back. I it is fantastic.” il can never be replaced in the hearts and of the students and staff he has touched. Olsen, a counselor that has been employed at CCC for four years, will be moving into Paul’s office and assuming his position when he leaves. She started with the college in the Gateway to College program, giving dual cred its to high school students to count toward col lege credits. “I really like meeting with the students,” said Olsen. “Students that walk up and are over whelmed and don’t know where to go.” Olsen feels confident about taking over her new role at the college. “I know I still have a lot to learn, but I have the resource of the other advisers and am con fident I will learn it,” she said. “I am sad for us because (we will miss) the energy he brings and his degree of student support and advocacy. There will be a hole that needs (to be) filled, but we will all squeeze into that spot. I am really excited for him. He is pursuing his dream.” Paul will miss many aspects of his life here at Clackaipas when he leaves. “I will miss the students, I will miss my co workers, I will miss my office and I will miss the family that has been created. I will miss driving to the school and turning left at that damn light and that damn six minute wait,” said Paul. Although he is sad to leave, Paul is grateful for the good things life has given him. “I have a roof over my head, good food, good friends and good beer. I have the opportu nity to do anything I want. Not anything in the world, but anything I want. Mexican Restaurant Oregon City, Oregon Lunch and Panner Specials Da&ly KARAOKE Thurs. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Kids nights every Wednesday Kids eat free w/one adult meal Magician and Balloon Wizard 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Follow us on: Twitter: TachosinOC Facebook: Tacho Espinoza Pamela Hollis Clackamas Print M adviser, Paul Creighton (center), aids students like Morgan Walsh (right). 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