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the tribune tuesday july 8 199t p 5 ltgl remember these bicycle safety tips a bicycle is a vehicle and a cyclist must obey the rules of the road that includes riding on the right side and stopping at stop signs and red lights teach children it isnt okay to ignore a street sign when cycling even if friends do it first says the ontario cycling association buy a helmet which fits look for one with foam pads which feel snug but not too tight it should sit level atop the head not rock forward or from side to side if it is too loose it doesnt offer enough protection says the insurance bureau of canada make your bicycle visible at night a driver will notice a blinking rear light on a bike much earlier than a plain reflector says cyclepath store manager george varela its not a good idea to let a child grow into a bicycle a child should be able to straddle the bike with hands on the handlebars and keep the balls of both feet flat on the ground according to the canadian cycling association driveways and sidewalks can be dangerous places to cycle pedestrians have the right of way on sidewalks and may not expect cyclists there dri vers can pull into driveways or alleys without warning the oca says children should be taught when to stop and check for possible dangers while riding on a sidewalk they should also stop and look left centre and right before entering a road from a driveway play it safe wearing proper equipment and finding a safe route makes cycling a pleasant and safe experience photo by sjoerd witteveen local golf tourney to benefit spinal research the canadian spinal research organization csro will tee off its first annual charity golf tournament on july 31 at the sleepy hollow golf club in stouffville kicking off the tournament for the early birds is the mini- tournament later in the day there will be a putting compe tition a hole in one contest a sports auction a raffle and a guest speaker the tournament will host 144 golfers the entry price is 175 per person guests are welcome to join the dinner reception for 50 per person for more information contact ryan durham at csros special events line at 905 5084000 mental health association offers depression screening the canadian mental health association york region is offering a free depression screening on thursday july 24 from 1 to 8 pm at 200 davis dr newmarket if you are feeling sad or hopeless and wonder if these are symptoms of depression take a confidential test and review the results with a mental health professional for an appointment call cmha at 8987466 residential plumbing ballantrae musselman lake water conversion horizontal boring equipment available to preserve your landscape york region master plumber 311 guaranteed work at reasonable rates phone mark today 6424762 armer all nursery stock 25 off including annuals perennials shrubs hanging baskets sod sand nursery stock white marble gravel pea gravel grass seed interlocking stone 99 sqft l screening red chip rockery stone beach pebble fertilizer gardenretaining walls railvvay ties soil mixes top soil triple mix bagged or bulk 353l quality materials cjood value for your money 3 11862 hwy 48 12 miles of 6475 380 deliver stofville rd stouflville olajjou nldngir the latcham gallery 6240 main street stouffville i presents storyville mixed media art works by dawn white beatty opening reception with the artist sunday july 13 1997 from 200 to 330 pm the exhibition continues to august 17 1997 for information call 905 6402395 u ti to call anywhere in ontario from p pjp per month this is our newest and best program call for fall details tekhop 4164063977 i 1 1 ii ft jiljl wricks farm fruit market garden centre your best gardening buys strawberries are ready to pick picked berries also available delivery 11534 mccowan ave open 7 days a week 7 am 9 pm mobile 6406278 or 416 7203691 wi smcffilcm a i imsfcfmattoaae art in the park 97 july 19th and 20th elgin park uxbridge ontario teddies vwrb kavim4 a bury a our birthday party features the 1 997 national event figurine nina from the enesco cherished teddies collection nina will be available on this day only opportunity to purchase exclusive 1997 national event figurine nina receive a gift just for attending learn about the cherished teddies club rj join us for all the fun quantities are limited friday july 11 d saturday july 12 w3 frf hallmark markville shopping centre 9054701064 1 997 enesco corp item shown 199i priscilla hillman licensee erlescb corporation m o 0 v