© Riding at night without -a
light and/or rear red reflector.
© Riding without. due care
and consideration for others,
_ The above items are a matter
of law, There are other things,

though, you: should consider. A

bicycle the right size for the rider

is the safest bicycle for the rider,

Like anything else that’s been
stored for the winter, a bicycle
Should be checked. out
put back on the road.

‘Do the brakes work properly? .
Are the pedals in good shape and

the -steering adjusted properly?
Are their any loose or broken
parts? And a few drops of oil will
add the final touch to safe cycling. :
_/ Rider knowledge, especially in
the younger set, is another con-
cern. Do they know how and:
when to signal changes in direc-.
tion ‘safely? Do they understand
and appreciate proper procedures
"at intersections, particularly when
making a turn? Do they fully
understand electronically con-
trolled traffic lights. Do they
know what various traffic signs
mean? |
These. and other timely ques-
tions are answered in:a_shirt-
pocket sized pamphlet: "What
Every Good Cyclist Should
Know,” Pick up a copy at the local
RCMP detachment and test the
knowledge of both yourself and
your kids. Find out what good

cyclists always do, and what they |

never do. Learn how to ‘change
your riding habits in bad weather.
In short, learn how to ride with
_ common sense. Learn how to ride .
defensively, Learn how to ride
Safely. . .
And an added thought. Much

of the information found in cycl-
ing safety pamphlets often apply
to more than just cyclists. Protec-
tive head gear, for example, can.
prevent a serious head injury in a.
number ‘of situations. Wearing
reflective clothing can be_a life-
saver for anyone using public
roads at night or in inclement
weather. And the rules of the —
road apply to everyone.

- = The Strachan

before it's .

GOOD FOR
YOUR HEAD _

it again, Rose Schibli, organizer of
last year’s school bicycle | helmet
campaign, is gathering requests
for another bulk helmet. order,
Schibli, a Licensed Practical
Nurse and mother of three,

tected young. cyclists when her
son suffered injuries from a fall
while riding his. bike. |
Each year,’ an average of 20
people die in bicycle accidents in
B.C., and most of those deaths are
the result of head injuries. Statis-
tics show that head injuries are
greatly reduced by the wearing of
properly-fitted helmets.
~  Schibli takes helmet orders
from parents through District 88
schools, and turns them over to a
retailer. There, the requests are
. turned into one large order, re-
sulting in a lower price from the
supplier.

Last year’s campaign resulted

in 267 helmets purchased through
the program. Those interested in
ordering a helmet through this

campaign should contact their
local school. - a

THEY’RE BACK

_ Forestry Canada and Environ-
ment B.C. arewarning of another
major infestation of western tent
caterpillars this year. Stands of
trembling aspen and white birch
to the east and west of Terrace
are expected to be hit hard, with
moderate damage to the south of
town, 7 :

_ The best control for the bugs
is to let nature take its course.
The outbreaks are cyclic and
usually subside within. three
years, although they can last as:

long as nine years. People con-

cerned about individual trees are
advised to simply remove the eggs
masses when they appear, usually
in late April or early May.

Terrace Review — April 10, 1992

‘The "Bike Helmet Lady” is at.

became concerned about unpro- -

‘|Memoriam gift to the Dr.

| Memoriam gift to the Heart

The Dr. R.E.M. Lee
. Hospital Foundation
4720 Haughland
Ave., Terrace, B.C,
V8G 2W7
A ‘thoughtful: way to
remember is with an In|.

R.E.M. Lee Hospital
Foundation.: Donations are |.
gratefully accepted at the
above address, the Terrace
| Fire Department on Eby St.,
or by contacting Mrs.
Helene McRae at 635-
5320.Income. tax receipts
are available.

| IMPROVING
YOUR ODDS
AGAINST
CANADA'S
#1 KILLER

. - HEART

. AND'STROKE -
FOUNDATION OF
§.C. & YUKON

A thoughtful way to
remember is with an In

and Stroke Foundation of
B.C. and Yukon. Please
mail your donation to the
above address, as well ‘as
the name and address of .

next-of-kin for an
acknowledgement card.
Maggie Park

#209-4526 Park Ave.,
Terrace, B.C.

638-1167

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