ra f H + "Statistics. show that more -: (han 90 percent of Motor Vehicle ws. ’ significant: difference “morning accidents “Accidents are caused by traffic ‘violations; To this end R.C.M.- =P.. Traffic Law Enforcement :.Program Is geared to meet-the ‘demand of our. accident ex- perience. Thal is to say, [hat for “example our jraffic law en- “forcement and the shift of, traffic personnel during this “coming winter will be based on- he motor. vehicle accident experience from the previous winter, 0° *- ; ae ‘In! analysing motor vehicle “""geeidents thal occurred in the “Terrace: Deiachment are a -: during (he months fram October “1973 -tH March ,1974, : the. following statistics came , to ‘Lighten . 1 a,Approximalely 10 percent: that: particular month: period occurred between the hours oi 12 midnight‘and 4:00 a.m. ‘This :“isiné’significant change: from ‘the accident experience during . the:“summer.- manths, and’ ‘generally most of ‘these early involve - drinking drivers.. There is no belween ” /aeeidénts in the municipality of = +:Terrace and the outlying areas. ~ months; ~ OP 12d. percent. of all ac- -” “‘eidenls in the areas outside the | ----Municipality occtirred between the hours of %:00a.m, and 9:00. -a.m. This compared with only 3 percent far the summer. ~~ Inside - TMuniclpalily there'seems 10 be of all motor Vehicle accidents in, _the- . morning frost and ice conditions combined with the fact that generally driver's are in a hurry lo go ta work al that time, results in excessive speed for the prevailing conditions. The two result. in the increasing number of accidents. - ;. ©, 25.5 percent of all accidents outside, ihe Municipality oc- curred belween. the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. A> similar experience was ob- served wiihin the. Municipality and -there is no ‘significant change from. the -summer months. accident - experience. d, Although road, conditions © during winter months may | contribute towards a number? ot accidents, these conditions are never alone to blame for the accident. Tl. always takes a . driver fault in combination with . those conditions. to cause the. ~-aecident. Thus every aceldent: - js caused by a combination of a number of ‘factors. thal: work logether to cause the accident. The driver himself. has only control over one: of those fac- “tors,.be jl driving loo fast: for conditions, following too closely for ihe conditions, not paying attention to the job of.driving or ‘ general violation of traffic Jaws. By. nol following correct and lawful ‘ driving . behavior the: - ., driver. throws ‘away his only chance: to. avoid, the ‘accident. >. Following -are some of the ‘-major causes, of, accidents obseryed'.in lhe Terrace area po significant change. belween-” during winter months: - “the summer and winter months ~comparalively,: It ts fell. that: ithe substantial “increase. in “winter. month accidents during “he morning rush hour can only sa: resull.of driver's nol in: Accordance with the’ , ditions: ©. |. : _ Drivers should reduce speed vat--all “umes when the road -surface is slippery. Watch for slippery sections ‘in’ shaded - areas at all times when the road » a. Driving: loo fast for,con-- s Motor vehicle accidents and traffic law enforcements Terrace R.C.M.P. peratures are below freezing. Reduce speed when crossing over bridges as‘these tend ta keep ihe temperature below that of the remainder of the ‘highway. Use particular care on wooden deck bridges such as are belween -Terrace . and Prince Rupert on Highway 16, as many accidents have resulted here because of speed leo fast for conditions of (he slippery surface. ‘When crossing such bridges or other -short slippery Sections decellerate well before entering the slippery-area, coasl across, the slippery area and do not accelerate until the rear wheels are’well off the slippery’ sec- lion. Make sure thal you feduce your speed particularly in curve - when the roads are slippery. _'b,: Following too closely: | ~"Aemember’ that. "-your’ ‘following distance when driving on ‘a Slippery ‘road “surface should by many limes as gréat as a safe distance during dry. . road surface conditions. : / c. Failing to Yield: When pulling from stop signs or turning in front of oncoming vehicles please remember that other drivers cannot slow as quickly -on a. slippery . surface, nor’ can you’ accelerate. as quickly when the road is in such condition. Pedestrians crossing in. eross ‘ Walks should .also remember the slippery surface - and. should. allaw an‘ extra - distance — for. vehicles to stop. . ; ’d, Peep-hole Driving: : » Take'the extra time to. clean- “all your windows of ice and frosl héfore driving. .Driving with only a small portion of your windshield clean and the view - for you as.a driver obstucted all around is ‘an offence and im: approaching. mediately lets you sland out as - an irresponsible driver. To help reduce winter. ac-. cidents our highway patrol and’ traffic sections will be onthe - ‘road as éarly as 7:00 a.m. - during winter months to warn. drivers of slippery sections and _ deter drivers that do net drive .. according ta conditions, We are asking all drivers to help us. make this winter a safer one by practicing the winter driving practices, taking that litle =. . exira time and obeying all- Lraffic laws. ." re Code Holiday Weekends: a, We are pleased to report. that. the - past .Remembrance- Day: Weekend was the third." consecutive code’ holiday weekend. wilhoul a fatality, - With ihe heip: of a continued effort by drivers to drive safely ‘ we-hope 10 continue this good. - -aredord “throughoat ithe: ip-. - Jeomirig’ festive: sexson” and - fulure’ cade holiday ‘weekends..: :.- Safe. Driving ". Week: December Ist to 7th, 1974. For many years Sale Driving ‘Week has. been proof that a -eoncentrated ‘effort by all - towards ‘safer driving habits will substantially teduce the number -of accidents.’ ‘Con- tinuously during Safe Driving | Week the, number of accidents andthe. number of persons Killed has-been ceonsideralby ‘below the average number of any ‘week far the time of year. . “We would once again solicite the support of all motorist to help us - reduce accidents during this Safe Driving Week by putting in that. extra effort and con- centrating an safe and defen-, sive driving at all times. Then“ -eatry on those goad habits throughout. the festive season _ and in fact throughout’ the. revailirig conditions. “Early otherwise -is:dry but tem- - - . 7 ‘ Wi : 7 . Winter. The -Winlér season ahead is an especially hazardous time for driving. ‘The responsible motorists thinks of the bad weather that is ‘sure lo come and prepares to meet it, These people suffer the least ‘follow time-lested winter driving tips. mechanle fora complete checkup. Have a nbtor check and tune-up long with'a ‘thorough inspection of your car's safely equipment: iming, battery and plugs. A check of your safety equipment should include lights, windshield wipers and washer's, defroster, exhaust, brakes, tires and tire chains. * : , ‘quallly ‘washer solution, : afroster, - Be sure it is operational, - 7. ~~ “ herdships and cause the least obstruction Lo other drivers. They , ‘The first good moveis to put your car in the hands of a competent The.check-up .should.inelude the fuel and electrical, systems, ' Windshield Wipers - Should have proper tenaion. Use a good « * coming year, 0, 7 Driving | * Exhaust - Muffler and tailpipe system should be checked for leaks:lo prevent deadly carbon-monoxide gag poisoning during _cold-weather driving when the windows are closed, - . Brakes - Must be faultless and equalized so there is no pulling to ane side with resulting skidding. poe _- Tires - Ensure tires have sufficient tread to bite and grip. Keep . .tires at recommended pressure - low pressure does not improve traction. only increases tire wear. Snow lires increase traction in © soft snow. Studded Tires can be Legally used in British Columbia from October IsttoAprilg0thofthenextyear, © Emergency equipment in the car should include a shovel, bucket of sand, tow chain, booster cables, tire chains and emergency flares andlights, Ascraperise must. °- Toes ; Being prepared takes a lot les time and effort than the delays, inconveniences, accidents and frustrations of being hopelessly , G3. “number 1703.. PUALISHER * EDITOR 685-6357 0 “weekly published by Sterling Publications Lid. |, > a ee “ ' Published avery Wednesday at 3212 Kalum St . Terrace, 8.C. Amember af Varified circulation. -. Authorized as second class mail. Registration Postage pald in cash, return postage guaranteed, —. stuck in a winter storm. = + ary aa > Text Of the things we think, say or do, | . fo ds itthe TRUTH?” - ADVERTISING oo is it FAIR to all ‘GORDON W. nN. T ODO KAREN L. fom ! GORDON Ww. HAMILTON . PA oD NAGHY , EN LANGLEY concerned? . : a rr CIRCULATION SP Foe, SPORTS. - ee nas a WHER ie bi - . F | MARK-HAMILTON | S76. “WILL: and BETTER Sy NOTE OF COPYRIGHT ee -FRIENDSHIPS?... | Mountain, kb Development . “The Herald relains full, complete and sale copyright In any advertisement produced and or ay a” : wih nT ay oe ‘Soetely and all people whet at i a editorial or. photographic content published in the Herald,’ Reproduction Is not permitted “fe ee to thank you for your support of ” 7 a ° [o> without the written permission of the, Publisher, - ; er . . BENEFICIAL the Ski’ Development As einen anemia — . fo all concerned? - Referendum, - t Ski Hill I sal and watched | over the rocks, for. only’ a while... ‘That love is gone “when and where... I'm nol sure?.. and goes on by, 7 Social. Credit policy ‘convention Dear-Editors oo, “The British Columbla Social Credit Party will hold ils Policy Convention Novernber 29 and 30 atthe new Hyatt Regency in ’ Vancouver, - Our. purpose is to. party will fight and win the next Provincial Election... «~~ _ “As Social Credit Leader Bill . Bennett -observes.In “the” at- tached news release,’ wa an-' ‘Uvipate a Very large attendance — « by delegates..from all ave Brilish Columbia - possibly the fargest provincial’ convention.in the history of aur Province, moe -, Weare making arrangements to facilitate news coverage and it is my pleasure as Chairman lo invile you to altend ‘or be represented for this purpose. Planned facilitles include a news room equipped with telephones, typewriters and ~ other facilities on the Con- _vention Floor. “It would be most helpfulto our” Planning to know the volume of _ facilities required, and, of any ~ special needs you may have, If _you.would care to let ‘us hear from you-in these respects, 1: “would be most grateful: .- -The-news caverage liaison is ” . béing managed by Ralph Daly, - - who would be happy lo hear. - "front you at 1010 Kapilano 100, ‘. 300 '-Park Royal South, West. Vancouver, B.C; VIT 1Az. - “Telephones: office, 926-7421; home, 922-5507, ; . CRS “lot forward to welcoming ; r “ +) youcat the Hyatt Regency.on -. ~ The Four-Way | November 29, “for the British . : . Colimbia Social Credit Party” Policy Cénvention: * Cordially yours’ " Leslie K. Peterson QC. lee Convention Chairman . ° TO “THE VOTERS IN KITIMAT, TERRACE AND. THORNHILL - 02g On behalf of the Kitsumkalum. - i ‘the’ fullest this healthful a ~ forge-the program on which our | « — ~ quite , Foe ' We wish everyone to enjoy to pastime. . . This will be a recreation facility that can be enjoyed by all age groups. -It can help cement families as it is the one sport thal is not segregated by ° Sex, age groups or ability. _ Thank you, - Chairman a Kitsumkalum Mountala. Sk Development Sociely = Dear Bil; 9 I believe thal the word -argument is a‘erude word in- vented ‘by: crude * people’. to describe-a discussion, ‘oul of hand. - Let us: not® call our” comunicalion an argument, but ‘rather a discussion which will,” - hopefully, enlighten both of us, the creek walter flow swiftly ~_. I thought of love; - Jove that had been mine Still; just as the water embraces the rocks There Is more fo come..... - ++: “fails communists: ‘Ode to Williams Creek 4 The point about being outspoken ° (o help out fellow man ‘is well _ made. But, Free speech is still ‘> pot'all it’s cracked up {o be, In- my columns f have lo takecare that I don’t wind up stepping on. 100 many toes or I'll get stepped on. .Not byemy Editor but; by” ‘those { speak out against. The beyond doubt. Conjectures no matter how. true. must. be proven. 7. >> Sere >> As for systems and men; men fail, inevitably man made. systems fally. God. fails not, “ultimately “God's true. system’ _ will be THE system and will nol Hitlers system was -ob- | viously not.God's (rue system *- + therefor il did fail, ‘To put it in understandable terms; qnemay - think. | of. God -as the’ perfec! Presidenl, Christ as the perfect ‘end man‘as their subjects living’ only by God's gracious lave... The only thing I can:say is "He ~ is”. I, cannot explain |... or ‘explain-il'a way as easily as some men do, He is'and will be © and that is good enought for me. I did not speak of forgiving.a: ° _ things I write have to be proven. - system wich consumers. lives : for nothing: «Udo. speak’ of forgiving men, human beings like you and 1,-1f they haye not - been’ -laught “THE away. we cannot’ judge the propaganda - ihey have been fed. - If you shy away from these people we are — _condeming ourselves.and them ta -a® worse. fate (Han-com- “munism:. If-you shy away you yourself are: condemed for. not: 40 spreading God's word.“ ’ :, As for churches I don'tintend . become = a religious - hypochondriac. Certainly I do < want my-sins cul-out.. But, 1 . Timi not sure how I should feel - -ahout: your comment that ‘the ~” Devil also believes: in-God, . I seem todetect a bit of doubt in “my beliefs, Even if l-were an agnostic or an athiest L would have to admite that the Bible-is © a'great work: For all-my faults 1. do enjoy. good Jiteralure. + [-don't: believe” E miust "go through some ‘ceremony to accept . Christ. hale: special place in my heart'and is the only man I'd pay, homage to, ° ON i i es Bebe have seen toa many who'go lo” ; church on Sunday-and commit ‘the same’sins on Modgay;then —- it’s, back to -church again’ on - Sunday-for another ‘operation’. . If mine is enly a Sunday faith I~ may as well not hiave'one." God" is for every day riot just Sunday. ~ AS a parting thought; what do ‘you think of the idea that Christ... |. ‘was the ‘first: communist?” A * sameless lady-phoned me that 7 ‘message ‘and suggested “1. - He ‘holds'al 2 “Lave, in.God confirm’ tt in my dictionary. Debbie, . REMEMBER WHEN. THE. "ONLY TIME YOU WERE ~~” TBROKE WAS. THE DAY: