Snow Emergencies Defined

Recently, most of the Greater Cincinnati area was under a snow emergency, but it seems that there has been some confusion as to the actual definition of a snow emergency. Pursuant to code, the county sheriff may declare a snow emergency and temporarily close county, township, state, and municipal roads within his or her jurisdiction for the preservation of the public peace.

There are three levels of snow emergency, which are defined as follows:

• Level One roadways are hazardous with ice and blowing or drifting snow. Drive very cautiously.
  
  
• Level Two roadways are hazardous with blowing or drifting snow. Only drive if necessary, and contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
  
  
• Level Three all roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel. All employees should contact their employers to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roadways may subject themselves to arrest.

East Fork River Sweep Scheduled for April 5^th

Come help clean up the East Fork of the Little Miami River. Volunteers are needed for the 11th annual East Fork River Sweep, set for Saturday, April 5th beginning at 9:00 a.m. This year volunteer crews will cover stretches of the East Fork from Williamsburg to Milford, as well as Stonelick Lake and East Fork Lake. All supplies (except bug repellant) are provided, including canoes, event t-shirts, and lunch! For those who do not wish to canoe, there will be walking sites at East Fork State Park and Sycamore Park in Batavia. For more information or to register, call (513) 734-4323.

Milford Clean-up Scheduled for April 26^th

In conjunction with Clermont 20/20 Clean and Green, the City of Milford will hold its annual spring litter clean-up Saturday, April 26, 2003, from 9-11 a.m. Trash bags, vests, gloves, and t-shirts will be provided. Volunteers will meet rain or shine at the City of Milford Municipal Building, 745 Center Street, to collect their supplies. If you would like to participate, please call 248-5092 to register.

Groundbreaking Celebration

The City of Milford and the Milford Exempted Village School District celebrated the groundbreaking of Pattison Elementary on Monday, January 13, 2003. Mayor James Antell, Councilmember Lou Bishop, and Councilmember Jim Gradolf were at hand to assist in the groundbreaking ceremony. Pattison Elementary will open for the 2004-2005 school year. This one-story building will house approximately 600 students from the surrounding area. For more information, contact Valerie Miller with Milford Schools at 576-4167.