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I Summer 1998 tPieycle .Salety ~. I~I Did you know the Minnesota State Law requires )'llu to ride your bike on the right hand side of the road, but when walking you should be on the left hand side? More and more'people are riding bicycles today. It is very important that we follow the state laws on bicycle riding and teach the young kids the laws of bicycle safety. According to the Minnesota State Sta~te a bicycle is considered a vehicle. . The bicycle rider must obey all the rules of the road as a vehicle driver. Here are some very important laws that everyone should know and follow: . Always ride on the right-hand side of the road. . When riding at night yoq must have a white headlight and a red taillight . Must have proper working brakes. . Must use hand signal when turning or stopping. . Obey all street and traffic signals. During the day, wear bright-colored clothing. At night, wear light-colored or reflective clothing. Make sure you wear a helmet It helps people see you and protects your head. When crossing the road, look left, right, and then left again. Always lock your bicycle, whether you're gone only a few minutes or //'few hours. Don't allow your kids to leave their bicycles in the yard. Make \~ after a bicycle is ridden it is put in a secure place or locked. Make sure you always ride single file. Relay for Life The Quad Cities anf:! American Cancer Society announces Relay for Life. Are you willing to stay up all night to help fight cancer? On August 7th-8th, teams of family members, coworkers, colleagues and friends will gather at Centennial High School for the Quad Cities Relay for Life. Participants camp out around the track when they aren't taking their turn walking, jogging or running. They also take part in other activities and entertainment Relay for Life is a non-competitive event making it available for anyone to participate. Some join to celebrate cancer suivivorship, while many participate in honor of a loved one who lost their battle with cancer. Others join for the exercise, camaraderie and fun. Teams are asked to collect donations before the event Funds raised enable the American Cancer Society to expand its services to cancer /..J'--iQlatients and their families, to offer more educational programs about i.. leducing people's cancer risk, and to fund cancer research PI?~' The It is an awareness builder as well. For more information call Dawn Madden at 644-1224. CitJ (if Centerville -Page 91 Propen, To Deferral for SeuIor CItIzeDs Participation in this. program is voluntary. If you participate, a tax lien will be placed on your prOperty. The lien ~ust be satisfied before you can sell your property. In the event of your death, your heirs must satisfy the lien before they can acquire clear a title. You may want to consult with your attorney, an estate planner or a family member before enrolling. For mor information, call Todd Smitll at 323-5483. Deer HaatIDg The Anoka County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #98-78, relating to the issuance of a Permit for Archery Deer Hunting in Designated Areas of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional ParkReserve. Should you have any questions, please contact John VonDe Linde, Director, Parks and Recreation at 767-2860. You Can Help Every Anoka County Child Deserves a Healthy Start Become a Family Mentor The Healthy Start Program helps identify and work with families of infants to promote positive parenting and enhance child development. Volunteer Family Mentors are needed to support new parents. Mentors provide a trusting relationship and positive role modeling. · Flexible Hours · Training Provided . and a Family Formoreinfor.rnationca1lPam, 422-7120. ----.:.1