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Hurley police chief talks bike safety

By RICHARD JENKINS

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HURLEY - With the school year almost over and Hurley students about to start summer vacation in a few weeks, Hurley Police Chief Chris Colassaco met with kindergarteners and third graders Friday to talk about bike safety.

"I love the opportunity to talk to the kids," Colassaco said.

He said he talks to the kindergarteners and third graders because not only are those ages good times to set them in the habit of wearing bike helmets, but it ensures the helmets they get will last for a while.

"We're banking on the fact (the helmet) should fit for a fe...