‘ + i Fan ee nate ee | Black ice on corner cause of accidents EMERGENCY services workers are warn- ing motorists to -beware of black ice on area highways aller two accidents last week. Police, ainbulance and fire crews were called to a single vehicle accident about 42 kilometres east of Terrace Nov. 3 after a pick-up truck hit black ice going into a corner, sending il across and off the high- ° way and into a ditch. As emergency crews arrived at the scene, another vehicle also lost control on the same shaded corner of the high- way, police say. It crossed ‘the ‘highway, rolled over and came to a rest on its lires ‘not far from the first vehicle. “We live in the mountains and you have to reduce your speed. You can't drive like if’s the middle of summer," says Terrace fire chief Randy Smith. AMBULANCE and firefighters are joined “Just. because it looks bare and dry it can change ‘any second,” Both accidents happened before noon on a clear day - an indication that the weather can be deceiving when it comes to predicting road conditions. . The occupants of the truck were able © get out of the vehicle on their own but Terrace Fire Rescue had to used the Jaws of Life to free the two: occupants of the car. They were taken to Mills Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Smith says it's time for motorists to trade in the summer or all season tires for winter tires. “After the first snowfall is not the time to change your tires,” Smith says, adding motorists also need to drive to road con- ditions and expect the unexpected at this time of the year. ai Hee by Canada Post workers after a letter carrier was struck in an intersection Nov. 6. RCMP say bright sun blinded the driver of the pickup. The letter carrier suffered minor injuries. Postie injured because of bright sun BRIGHT SUN shining in the eyes of a lo- cal driver is being blamed for an accident in which a letter carrier was struck by a ‘truck as she crossed a downtown street. The Nov. 6 accident happened at 10:40 a.m. as the woman, in her fifties, was walking north across Lakelse Ave. at the "intersection of Kalum St. A. southbound.Chevyrolet pick-up truck. turning--left on to Lakelse Ave. hit the woman. Police say no charges against the NOTICE OF take place on presentation of the 2003-04 b the audited 2002-03 year David D. Hull at information. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Terrace Curling Association The Annual General Meeting of The Terrace Curling Association will Sunday, November 23, 2003 include, but is not limited to, the financial statements and a number of proposed changes fo our constitution. — Contact the Club at 635-5583 or” 638-1327 for driver are being considered at this time. “T think in the true sense of the word it was an honest accident,” says RCMP... Const. James Bos. “It appears to be the sun sitting low in the sky making people’s vision difficult.” B.C. Ambulance crews and Terrace fire fighters secured the woman on a -spine.board at the.scene befare.shewas transported to Mills Memorial Hospital where she was treated for minor injuries. The meeting will be called to order at 3:30 p.m. Every voting member Association is encouraged to and participate. Agenda item of the attend s will udget, end # PLEASE NOTE AND GOVERN at YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY bn a 2h ch a Eh a a CITY OF TERRACE at is seeking nominations TERRAC fo THE ORDER OF TERRACE 30093 The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - Al] eet TERRACE FIRE and rescue crews used the Jaws of Life to free the two occu- pants of this vehicle after it hit a patch of black ice 42 kilometres east of Ter- race on Nov. 3. Drivers are being warned to watch for black ice. The occupants had minor injuries, PHOTO COURTESY TERRACE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A message brought to you by BC Hydro and The Terrace Standard WILL YOUR NEW HOME HAVE. THESE POWER SMART SAVINGS? Buying a home that is energy-efficient helps you save money year after year. From fighting, heating and appliances to ventilation and window systems. Energy- efficient products not only make homes more comfortable to live in; they reduce energy costs, ensure the value of your home is returned and are good for the environment. 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