’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). Come
ky, Creighton will leave his job to pursue a career in nursing.
pRECTION: In Issue 5, page 7, we mislabeled the woman in the photograph for
Rars create clubs on campus.” Her name is Karli Thompson, not Radiah Gaines.
503-655-5562
515 Molalla Ave
Oregon City, Oregon
Tachosrestaurant.com