BOY LIVING PROOF OF HOW BICYCLE HELMETS SAVE LIVES.Byline: Tracy Valeri Community Columnist Peter Beal, 12, survived a crash on his bicycle - and he knows why he lived through his accident. ``Lots of kids are alive today because they were wearing bicycle helmets and I am one of them,'' said Peter. ``Kids need helmets if they don't have any.'' Peter is one of dozens of accident survivors who helped launch 10,000 Helmets for 10,000 Kids, the largest bicycle-helmet distribution program in the country. Arthur Anderson Arthur Anderson may refer to:
``One of the most important aspects of bicycle safety Bicycle safety is the use of practices designed to reduce risk associated with cycling. Some of this subject matter is hotly debated: for example, the discussions as to whether bicycle helmets or cyclepaths really deliver improved safety. is the use of an appropriate helmet,'' said Anderson. ``Ninety percent of bicyclist deaths occur from head injuries and research shows that wearing a helmet can reduce the chance of a head injury by 85 percent.'' The helmet campaign kicked off Tuesday at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. and included several kids who have survived bicycle crashes thanks to head protection. The campaign will include an initial distribution of helmets by Childrens Hospital in May - National Bicycle Safety Month. Safe Moves, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to traffic safety education, will raise funds for helmet distribution. Helmets will be presented to children and parents at various schools and community programs throughout 1998. For more information, call Safe Moves, (818) 908-5341. Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, loves to pay homage to a bite-size, heart-shaped berry. The 15th annual California Strawberry Festival A Strawberry Festival is an event and celebration in many towns in North America. In most instances, areas around these towns are, or have been, deeply involved in the production and marketing of strawberries, and the festivals are usually held in late spring around the time of the will be held Saturday and Sunday at Strawberry Meadows at College Park, 3250 South Rose Ave., in Oxnard. ``We're proud to offer the patrons of California a wonderful weekend of celebration, paying tribute to Oxnard's thriving berry industry that produces over 20 percent of the state's strawberries,'' said Don DeArmond, chairman of the festival committee. Proceeds from food sales during the festival will benefit more than 30 local nonprofit charities. More than $100,000 was raised last year. Food booths, contests, crafts, a petting zoo and a Strawberryland for Kids will be part of the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. . Steppenwolf, the '70s rock band famous for ``Born to be Wild'' and ``Magic Carpet Ride,'' will headline the musical entertainment, which will include rock, blues, jazz, reggae, country and folk. Admission is $7 for adults, and $4 for children ages 2-12 and seniors over 55. For more information, call (888) 288-9242. Representatives from dozens of San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. businesses and governmental agencies will be scouting out prospective employees Friday at the North Valley Occupational Center-Pacoima Skills Center. L.A. city and county agencies, United Parcel Service United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS), commonly referred to as UPS, is the world's largest package delivery company, delivering more than 15 million packages[1] a day to 6.1 million customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world. , Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. , Circuit City, Coca Cola, State Farm Insurance, the county District Attorney's Office, Kragen Auto Parts, Public Storage, Macy's, Galpin Motors and Sears will be among the employers at the fair. There will also be free workshops on interviewing and job preparation techniques. The job fair will be held between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the center, 11450 Sharp Ave., Mission Hills. The center also will open its classrooms to show off the more than 50 short-term, low-cost vocational programs it offers. For more information, call (818) 365-9645. CAPTION(S): PHOTO (Bulldog edition only) Peter Beal, second from left, has beenselected as a poster child for the 10,000 Helmets for 10,000 Kids safety campaign. |
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