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for consumers better business bureau Bob was riding his bike without a chain guard. Sud denly his foot caught between the pedal and the chain and he fell, fracturing his skull. As Jimmy was riding his bike downhill, the bike’s front wheel suddenly became loose and twisted. He lost control and crashed to the ground, fracturing his knee. Accident stories like these cited by the Consumer Pro duct Safety Commission are sobering, especially if you’re buying a bike for your child this holiday season. The Better Business Bureau says that accidents such as the above can be prevented by buying a safe bike and making sure it stays in a safe condition BUYING THE BIKE When you buy children's clothes, perhaps you buy them a little large so your chilaren can grow into them. There's nothing wrong with that. But a bicycle is different; it should fit the size your child is today. If it’s too v big. your child won’t be able to handle it safely. To see if a bike is not too large, have your child sit on the seat; he should be able to touch the ground with his foot. Don't buy a bike with slippery plastic pedals. Much safer are rubber-treaded pe dals or metal pedals with serrated edges. , Don’t buy a bike that has sharp points and edges, such as along fenders, or with protruding bolts that could scrape or tear clothing. And be sure the bike has a chain guard. A headlight and rear reflector are musts if your child will be riding at night. Other precautions for night time riding are reflective tape on fenders, handlebars, chain guards and wheel sidewalls. Many bikes are equipped with reflectors on the pedals. The sting ray bikes that are so popular-with banana seats, small wheels and high handlebars-aren’t as safe as conventional bikes. They are more likely to tip over because of the shorter wheel base and the high handlebars: The banana seats invite riding BEN*FRANKLIN [' >mspm' pi PRICES GOOD THRU Sunday While Quantities Last 100% NYLON DOUBLE KNIT I PADDED BRA t V iV}, • Fiber Fill Cups | V j<• Power Knit // * Sizes A, 32 36 I' '' \ 8&c32 38 While C ~Xy 147 LADIES STRETCH BIKINI • Nylon Lace I \ • White \ • One size fits 4-8 ■ *y) 57? ■PI i r r~n ~Tm Plitfe Genie POTTER* | | K 100% Polyester > |> DOUBLE KNITS « The verufle and practical y , *or any fashion ™ fTtCt I# item Easy to sew ma | ■ V chmo wash.ible. carefree and wrinkle shy Choose (rum elegant RH M ▼ features 60 to 6/ m NyU? I '%O • H \ • StRVtCE KEYS CUT 1 • s*vmcs B E nE3 F R A N K L I N LAY-AWAY PLAN «i»n>»■». •»->»■ • custom* / * ha -pAttvi/A/ C?€/CtcA, I M!ISF*CIION / ■■ f J 1 double or doing “wheelies” (tipping back on the rear wheel), both dangerous prac tices. So keep this in mind if your child asks for this type of bike. MAINTENANCE Children are hard on bikes, so it’s very important for you to keep a close check on the condition of your child’s bike. * If wheels become wob bly, align them. * Tighten or adjust any loose parts. * Replace any parts that are. missing, damaged or worn. * Inflate tires to recom I KfPweetfieti/il f£u/c i V WEDDING • COMMERCIAL • PROMOTIONAL 1# \H a - m - * 5 P-mJ \ Package Special I I 1- 11x14 2 - Bxlo 2 - 5x7 I 10 Wallet Sizes l l All For Only $ 13. 50 I Deposit s 3°° | | No Age Limit-No Extra Charge For Groupsß Terry Cotton HALF _ APRON fmS/tftHfi • Knob Hill Design £#js • With Pocket H!i i 57 ‘ •’* ••* ' Regular M*» bsb 4-Sliee pmoctam tut* Pastry Toaster <?^£fc#’ CAN OPENER With Knife fr* r) Sharpener price agjfiOtiZZ-- ELECTRIC KITCHEN IK3 clock p $037 L PENDULUM BP CHIME H CLOCK |51937 mended pressure and replace them when they’re worn. * Oil and clean moving parts, keeping the oil off tires. A bike can be only as safe as the way4t's ridden. When you give the bike to your child, also give some advice about safety. Examples: * Ride near the curb in the same direction as traffic. * Avoid riding through busy intersections or along roads with heavy or high speed traffic-find alternative routes. * Avoid riding in wet weather, since handbrakes are not as efficient when wet. * Don’t cross sewer grates where wheels could get stuck. * Take precautions to pre- j vent loose clothing from 8 catching in pedals or wheels; 1 put rubberbands around loose 1 pants legs. 1 If you wish to report what £ you consider to be a danger- 8 ous bicycle or an injury 1 related to a bike, you can call X the Product Safety Commis- X sion’s toll-free “Consumer I Hot Line”: 800/638-2666. 1 It's a matter of I life ami breath! 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I I 7*50/0 48 Month Term $ 5,00G Minimum I * Interest Compounded Daily (Yields 7.78%) I * Interest Check Mailed Monthly, Quarterly, I Or Added Back To Your Account I Open Saturday Mornings | v: 9| *y • v >*' mm ~ sp§| to® FEDERAL Erwin - Jonesboro ®‘ ' fSI A substantial interest penalty is required by federal regulations on early withdrawals from certificate accounts.
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