Happy ending for first Shames rescue by Betty Barton Shames Mountain ski area staff had cause for concern until groom- ' ing machine operator Richard Stone was found safe outside the ski area boundary in the carly morning hours of Jan. 2. When the final sweep of the mountain was done at the end of the day on Jan. 1, all skiers and staff were accounted for except Stone. The lift operator whom Stone had notified of his plan to ski the back bowl of the mountain assumed he was back because there were skis in his truck. Shames staff implemented two searches within the ski area bound- ary, and by 4:30 p.m., it was deter- mined that Stone was outside the ski area boundary. Emergency procedures were quickly implemented. The pro patroliers were called out, the RCMP notified, medevac aircraft and search and rescue personnel were on stand-by, and then a phy- sical search of the back bowl began. The searchers followed ski tracks that went beyond the ski-out back to the T-bar and down the valley following a creek, At 1:30 the following morning, Stone was found burrowed in a snow cave that he had lined with pine branches for warmth. He was cold and wet, with minor frostbite on his toes, and mild hypothermia. He had unknowingly skied over the creck bed on about 4 meters of snow which collapsed under him. In the fall, one ski broke. Once he’d dug himself out, he began to walk back towards the T-bar, but the deep snow, the broken ski and the cold made it impossible. He wisely decided to make a shelter. and wait for rescue. 7 Shames project manager. Mar Grabowski and general manager Scott Siemens found Stone and skied him back. Siemens commends the quick work of all the emergency person- ne] involved. He said, "It was good to sce that the procedures were followed and the operation fan well." Siemens felt this incident brings to the forefront the need to remind Down by the River — continued from page A7 a different matter altogether. The Christmas CounterAttack statistics issued last Friday by the RCMP show an alarming rise in drunk driving incidents over the holiday season. We're left to wonder how many of those caught — and how many who weren't caught — resorted to driving because they were denied any reasonable alternative. The next time there is a viable proposal to establish a second taxi company in the Terrace- Thornhill area, we believe it should receive the support of the city, the RCMP, and anyone else concemed with public safety and good consumer service. — Michael Keily skiers that skiing out-of-bounds is not to be taken lightly. He en- courages sklers to be prepared. He advises that only strong, competent skiers should ski out-of-bounds with a friend, tell someone on the mountain their destination, carry touring gear including ‘skins’ for walking uphill on the snow, know the terrain, and carry a compass, candles (for warmth) and food. All the out-of-bounds areas on Shames are clearly marked with boundary signs ("Ski area bound- ary. Not patrolled beyond this point.") and fences designating the boundary. If skiers insist on skiing outside the ski area boundaries, they must also be aware that, in the event of a search being required, the missing person is subject to charges for the full cost of the labour and resources of the rescue operation. | Police disturbed by © CounterAttack stats TERRACE — Local drivers are off to a grim start for 1991. On New Year’s Eve alone from midnight to 5:30 a.m. three impaired driving charges were laid by Terrace RCMP. Cpl. Gary Moritz stated in a press release, "The bottom line is that Temace drivers got off to a bad start for 1991 and the RCMP are hoping this is not-going to be a trend for the year." During the CounterAttack cam- paign period from Dec. 8 to Jan. 3 local police laid 19 impaired dtiv- ing charges. Eleven people were | injured in seven collisions, there were an additional 72 non-injury collisions, and four of the acci- dents involved liquor. There were no fatalities, but Motor Vehicle Act violation charges were meted out against 537 drivers, nearly one in every five of 2,776 vehicles checked in roadblocks. y ee . ra es er a Terrace Review — Wednesday, January 9, 1991 Al3 Winners of the Chamber of Commerce/Northwest Real Eetate Board Christmas lights contest received their prizes last week. Above (from left) are Pat Allen, best original theme, Danielle Ritchie (left foreground) representing the Howard Ritchie home, best home; Linda Compton of the Terrace and District Credit Union, best commercial window, Heather Graydon of Heather's Balloons, best retail store; Don Croft of the Liquour Control Board, best service store; and Myron Head representing McRae Crescent residents, best street. Missing from the picture is a representative of Skeena Mall who won the bast shopping block category. Cst. Jane Andrew said there were 10 impaired drivers charged during the previous year’s campaign, but ime “2 she adds that enforcementhas been [ie oa stepped up this year. Hand-held ‘(aRaames 1 _ S +’ breath-testing units were used this | agama |.” ee , 28 Vi year, and she said on nearly every Response to the Terrace Legion’s Remembrance Day essay, shift there is at least one member poster and poem contest was the best ever this year, The on the road carrying one of the winners, shown above. with. outgoing Legion president Peter _ Crompton; will have their work entered In the zone contest. } i | I ce Review Big issues, local perspective | “Thornhill Pub & WINTER DRIVING TIPS —' Owl’s Nest Kitchen —_ Ye POOL TOURNEY - Every Sat. 1:00 p.m. Cash Prizes !1! ‘Ss FROM TOLSEC by Ed Graydon With the recent extremely cold weather driving conditions have been poor at best. It is important to be prepared for any emergency that you may find yourself or another motorist caught in. We have compiled a list of items - A Driver’s Emergency Kit - to keep year round in your vehicle. es - Fire extinguisher - Flares or reflectors - Heavy duty flashlight , and spare batteries : ~ Jumper cables - Set of screwdrivers ~ Utility pliers - Adjustable wrench - 4 litre plastic container - Waterproof matches 2587 Thornhill St. _ 688-8404 i _——4 Winter driving Is hazardous but by reducing your speed and remembering that It will take longer to stop on Icy roads you'll have no problem getting | around, ee