Jfflmrr fi@Tirnl@IIDc(t TO~NCRIER APRIL, 1978
VOL. 3 NO. 6
Mariemont, Ohio
Cars par ked across the crosswa lk _o n t he Squ a re .
Watch Your Step When You're Stepping Around Town There's a daily death -defying act pe rformed every day right here in the heart of Mariemont. It holds no second -candle to the net- less tight rope walking antics th at chill you at the Barnum and Bailey Circus. At least they're getting pa id for their darin g. Seeing a la rge truck sai l right through a red light on Wooster Pike and Miami Road skimming the nose of a pedestrian who had the right-of-way wal k light is reported here as a WARNING to all Mariemont pedestrians. LOOK in all directions before crossing any intersection even if you have the legal right-of-way, whether it be on the rough and rowdy Route 50 or in a quieter neighborhood. It's impossible to have a police cruiser sitting at every dangerous intersection at all times, but if you check the Police Blotter, printed elsewhere in The Town Crier, you might be amazed at the number of traffic violators apprehended each month. Our traffic enforcement officers are evidently doing a fine job. Witness for that is the safety record posted by our Mariemont
law enforcers. I here was a big
span of 23 years between traffic fatalities, the last one occurring in 1976 when a pedestrian reportedly stepped into a moving
bus. Mariemont Police Depart· ment holds one of the top ratings in traffic safety in the state. Back to the present; we know th at times they are a'changing and so have the habits of drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as well. It's easy to get a little care less, particularly in a small , qu iet vil lage. But now, it cou ld COST YOJ YOUR LIFE 1 The biggest problems seem to be on the Square. Exam ple: You're waiting in front of the Centra l Trust Bank for a wal k light to cross over to the Inn. The re's a green arrow to indicate cars can come around the corner and down Madisonville Road. Right afte r the arrow goes off the walk sign goes on . Wait for that every time - because some cars often go right on around that corner after the light changes. There is even a "No Right Turn On Red" sign which must also be obeyed by motorists if pedestrians are ever to manage a crossing.
side. Often cars come around the corner (on a green light for them ) while you , as a pedestrian , have a walk light sign inviting you to cross. So, be sure to look to the left to check if any of that traffic is turning on to Wooster Pike before you make your fi rst step. REMEMBER , yo u're putti ng your life on the line every time you cross streets any place.lights or no, but particularfy in the mid dle of the street or runni ng ki tty· corner across the squa re. You can't be too careful '
Look to the left before you step out - even if you have a walk sign staring you in the face. It
The increasing practice of cars and trucks coming to a halt where they block the cros s-wal k is another pedestrian irritation. After discussing th is matter with Police Chief Don Shanks, a reminder notice is being given to each traffic officer to be on the lookout for th is sort of happening, so a serious attempt is being made to keep violations down. Chief Shanks also commented on the interest being shown and help provided by the Kiwanis Club and the men of MariElders. SO, if we all cooperate with the police by being more careful in
between life and death. Anothe r particularly dangerous spot is where you wa tt by the Inn to cross over to the West Shell
watchful for the oncoming cars and trucks, Mariemont win con· tinue to be one of the very safest places in which to live.
could mean the differen ce
our traffic walking habits, ever
PUBLISHED AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE BY THE MAR I EMON T V ILL AGE ASSEMBLY
Your Safety Find out about it! There are some very in · teresting films and slide presen· tations on Crime Prevention available to groups through the Mariemont Police Department. Informed officers will welcome the opportunity to provide a safe· ty program for any Mariemont grou~ . In addition to the presentation, they also have pamphlets and booklets on hand for all those in· terested in learning more about safety in t he ir homes and businesses. You can call the Mariemont Police Department at 271-4089.
From the
Mayor's Desk One of the most se rio us problems we are faci ng today is the matter of break-in s to homes, businesses and schools. i he only possible way we can combat thi s ,star everyone to be alert, keep• ing our ears and eyes open in our neighborhoods and immediately reporting to the polic e any suspicious characters or doing, no matter how trivial it might see m at the moment. Call 271-1655 or 271-4089. A person may cau se evi l to others not on ly by his actions but by his inaction , and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury. Arthur J. Davies, Mayo r