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wesomssmeomarsssen nn--_"; ---- -- Vol. Z6' 'No. & February 7, 1973 I5¢ Per Copy INCREASED SNOWVEHICLE FATALITIES ALARM ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE More than thirty deaths involving drivers and passengers cf snowvehicles have been recorded during this winter season in the Province of Ontario. The O0.P.P. have investigated twenty-three of these life wasting occurrences which claimed twenty-nine persons. The greatest loss of life from a single cause occurs when machines trav- elling on lakes and rivers crash throu- gh the ice. In the majority of cases multiple deaths involving both drivers and pass- engers are the result. To date I4 per- sons have died in only nine separate sinkings. In spite of constant warnings oper- ators fail to recognize obvious dangers and the inevitable tragic outcome. The shock of being plunged into ice cold water and the rapid paralizing effect on the body are quick to render the victim helpless. Add to this the overpowering weight of heavy, water- soaked, winter clothing and you com- plete the fatal combination. The obvious danger periods are most certainly at the beginning and end of the season or during prolonged periods of milder weather. However, other fac- tors also influence the thickness, quality and the presence of ice: fast moving current, underground springs, pressure cracks and the separation of ice fields. There can never be any continued page 2 CARNIVAL QUEEN CONTESTS The Winter Carnival '73 Queen Con- test is beginning to take shape as the various girls have been chosen by sponsors as contestants. They are Carla Crockford-Girl Guides Cathy Graham-Ladies Curling Club, Wen- dy Schritt-Loyal Order of Moose, Paul- ette Coupal-Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion. The dead-line for naming a contest- ant is Saturday, February IOth. All contestants are asked to congre- gate at the Plaza on Saturday, at I0 a.m. to meet the public. Supervised balloting for Grades 2 to 8 will be held at the Separate and Public Schools on Tuesday, February I3th, Balloting by High School students and adults will take place by door-to- door canvassing on Tuesday evening be- tween 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., by the Grade 8 Separate School girls. Crowning of the Queen will officia- lly start the Carnival off, on Thurs- day evening, February I5th at 6 p.m. The contestants choice of dress is optional. Let's get behind the Carnival Com- mittee and give them our full support, by working on a snow sculpture, atten- ding the many functions planned, such as the Community Supper, the Mini-Bon- spiel, Figure Skating Show, Snowmcbkile Races, parade and ski races. Above all buy a Carnival Button and wear it, thereby showing your interest in Win- ter Carnival '73.