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The motorization madness sweep-- "ing the country today deserves our “consideration. That is why we are reprinting this editorial by Dr. Law- rence R. Berger of the University of _ Washington, which originally ap- peared in the December 1978 issue of Pediatrics. (Vol. 62, No. 6). ‘As early as 4 years of age, child- ren may drive their first minibike. for kids, the minibike is plenty maxi, reaching speeds up to 80 kph (50 mph) with engines of 1 to 4 hp. With a wheel diameter less than 25 cm (10 in) and a seat height under 64 cm (25 in). The minibikes are marketed as children’s “toy’s” de- spite their adult-sized hazards. The minibikes are usually the first of sev- eral other motor achievements. Trail bikes are popular with the element- ary school set. Astride a trailbike, 10-year-olds roar down hills in clouds of dust, turn wheelies on graveled pavement, and leap deep— 5 - gullies in a single bound. Motor- boats provide a last frontier of laissez-faire: Anyone old enough to hold a wheel is free to cavort in 2 = - raffi faced with inclement weather, snow mobiles provide.a perfect ¢s.ape from the dreariness fo self-propul- sion..The pinnacle of motor develop- ment? Their own car, or better yet, motorcycle, made available ue them five befo Campus Update, April 23, 1980, Page 2 Minibikes prove to be toys of destruction earth publishes special anniversary edition This year, 1980,marks a decade excellence for ACC’s and pursuits, the object is to get across territory in the fastest, loudest,adn scariest way possible. Finally, how much can a family share when all its members are driv- ing off in different directions on thei own vehicles? If parents bought their kids skis instead of snow- mobiles, bicycles instead of trail- bikes the money saved could pay for more life-enhancing motor act- ivities-dance classes or piano” les- sons, for instance. Better yet, par- ents might save enough money to be able to spend a few extra nights or weekends with their children, skiing, walking, or just talking with each other. Kids might discover that their parents are more interest- ing people than they suspected, and parents might find that their child- ren have much to teach them. lf | had my way, child-sized mo- tor vehicles simply wouldn't be man- ufactured. Just as many states have outlawed the sale of dangerous fire- works, so, to, could federal or state legislation forbid the sale of these vehicl i iti ducts. Perhaps if they recieved enough letters from physicains treat- ing children with motor-vehicle re- lated injuries, they’d be prompted to act. Finally, no person should be allowed to pilot any motor-driven vehicle--on or off public roads or a- ___ Jan Melville, Sookie Spangler. _ Campus holds Gow. Day ~ the festival and Ene with : SS were corralled on the cam= las and milk: obugaing: FOR MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN commend 356-4412 REDKEN OPEN 6 DAYS -5 EVENINGS Products 106 N. 3rd Ave. earth magazine. In celebration of its tenth anniversary issue, earth will publish a special edition. with its first fulleolor cover and an —, of past issues. di arth has occupied an important Win jammer performs oaiy in the ACC community. It has served as. an outlet for talented at Arts Festival writers, artists, photographers and Northern Michigan handicap- printers. It has also served as a pers and the Alpena Community thread of continuity here at ACC. have joined forces to present one earth adviser, Terry Hall, expressed of the state’s eight 1980 Very Spec- that, “It is one of the few traditions < ial Arts Festivals. The festival willbe at ACC.” aye held at the Alpena Community earth: began as an-alternative 2 College East Campus from 12noon to the unpopular ACC yearbook. to 6 p.m. Thursday. A highlight of Adviser Hall comments that the the festival will be the Windjammers Debris “was so bad that no one set concert from 5 to 6 p.m. would even steal them.’” The name 2 Sponsored locally by the Alpena earth symbolizes that which is basic Montmorency Alcona Intermediate simple and fruitful. Originally re- eons i School District, the event-has drawn presented by the black earth of the participation by the Alpena Public ground, earth has evolved to mean Schools, Alpena Community Col- green, growing things. - lege, Gaylord Alpine Regional Cen- Following this idea, is this year’s ter, Northland Library for the Blind cover: a close-up of a quivering and Physically Handicapped, NEM- green leaf. On the inside, the maga- ROC, the Michigan Commission for zine is unified by the lifestyles the eves and area pursing bs homes, ‘theme. Special features i is dhotogr: Appointment Not Always veaes reverie enewrer CONtESt, a arts and crafts demonstrations with wargs. participation activities and an arts Copies of earth will be on sale . exhibit. Purpose of the festival isto for $1 in May. Credit goes to co- create an awareness of arts and editors, Rex Eccleston and Deb crafts by handicappers, public a- Beroset,assistant editor Kim Schaudt. wareness of handicappers’ arts and Business Manager Mike McCormack crafts capabilities and talents:and to Advisor Terry Hall, and, a small give area artists an opportunity to but dedicated staff. _work with handicappers. Chairman of the festival is Gib imar r director. Com- Frats party with principle Stanford,CA (Ch)- Stanford frater- nity members had a chance at free artists are: A 5 : beer, a live band, prizes, and gor- _ Findley, Sam Machulis, Joel Coop: geous gates turned ae “er, Marion Cook, Sue | Williams, bee od = Hamilton, Gene. Reimann, Gill — Londe, Marcia Jenneman, ae Weaver, Roger Philips, Pat Bunce, in. The problem for the Stanford In- terfraternity Council was that all- these goodies were to be provided by Penthouse Magazine, in return for * campus publicity, at a charity car-. wash. The Women’s Center on cam- pas opposed the Penthouse offer, saying the “images of women such — as those in Penthouse perpetuat violence, ae battery and child ~-molestatior a ticipated _ TFC PI t Johr Garey ‘agreed. Sin ‘such events as hay pitching, = with ‘the v women and by a one-vote- The public is invited to attend “handicappers. * ‘Cow Day” was held the Ore- ~ gon State U. campus ; recently. Farm