|
|
|
|
Bikes From Clayton and the Crew |
| Section: LIFE / SERVICE |
| Author: Linda Owen |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 2/1/2005 |
| Size: 1,837 Words, 11,256 Characters |
|
Nearly a hundred scratched and dented bicycles line the fence in Clayton Lillard's backyard. They are blue, green, red, black, pink--new and old. One gold relic is propped against the fence, awaiting a chain replacement. One boy's bike has slashed seats and a flattened front tire. When these are repaired, they will be stored in sections of the yard designated for the bikes of boys, girls, and toddlers. Eventually, they will be adorned with bright bows and donated to children whose parents are incarcerated.
Sitting near a black bicycle, with a spray paint can in his hand, Clayton, sixteen, is the first to tell you that his restoration project is a lot of work. But taking in used bicycles and refurbishing them for less fortunate children is also "a great experience," according to the tent...
. . .
...irst-hand experiences with the media, Clayton decided to attend the magnet Communications Arts High School, where he is studying film production. He stresses that he doesn't do the project for awards, but for the children. "There's awards and there's rewards," he says wisely. "Giving the bikes is an extra birthday gift for me."
For more information, see www.claytonsbackyardcrew.com.
(806 of 11,256 characters)
Do you want to read
the whole article? You can
purchase it here.
Subscriber Login |
|
|
Publication Details
(The World & I Online) |
|
The World & I Online is a
comprehensive academic resource that encompasses a broad range of
articles by scholars and experts in the areas of Global Studies,
Liberal Arts, Fine & Applied Arts, General Science, and Spanish.
Originally published monthly in print as The World & I, our site
includes the complete contents since 1986 and continues to publish
a new issue online each month. |
|
Individual Subscription
|
 |
|
|
|
College Orders (based
on full-time enrollment) |
|
-
2 to 5 Computers |
|
-
Up to 1,000 Students |
|
-
1,001 to 2,500 Students |
|
-
2,501 to 5,000 Students |
|
-
5,001 to 10,000 Students |
|
-
10,001 or More Students |
|
|
|
Public Library Orders |
|
-
2 to 5 Computers |
|
-
6 to 50 Computers |
|
-
51 to 100 Computers |
|
For over 100
computers, call 866-211-6040. |
|
|
