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Thursday, 29 January 2009 |
By KATIE YANTIS
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — The wrath of the largest snowfall of the year was felt throughout the city Wednesday as many residents dug out driveways and sidewalks.
As another snow storm fell on St. Marys, schools cancelled, children went sledding and adults tried to keep up on shoveling.
Mack Peterson was shoveling his sidewalk in St. Marys Wednesday afternoon — shortly after a storm that dumped 9 inches of snow pulled out of the area.
“This is clean up because my son didn’t do the rest,” Peterson said. “It’s not too bad, it’s a little wet since the sun is out.”
Peterson said he started shoveling at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and was finishing up at noon. He also mentioned he plans to partake in some snowy fun.
“I am going home to do some sledding,” Peterson said.
Around the block from Peterson, Tammy Richard also was trying to catch up on clearing her driveway and sidewalk.
“I am just shoveling and shoveling,” Richard said. “This is my second round — I am taking breaks.”
Richard said she started her first round of shoveling around 10:30 a.m., took a break and was back out for the second round.
Richard said she did go to the grocery store to prepare for the snow.
“You want to try and be prepared as you can,” Richard said.
“I guess this is winter in Ohio.”
Richard said some of her relatives are dealing with worse conditions than shoveling snow.
“My son in Columbus is dealing with ice,” Richard said. “He is a student at Ohio State and he said he didn’t have electricity for awhile. I am glad he has it back on.”
Kendra Seewer was shoveling a path to get her vehicle out, with help from her children.
“They were cancelled from school and we waited until it cleared out,” Seewer said. “We started cleaning off the van, trying to make a path down the driveway.”
Seewer said she did receive help clearing the snow off of her property.
“We had help from the neighbors who have a snow blower,” Seewer said.
Many residents who were clearing off driveways and sidewalks traveled to St. Marys Hardware Co. for supplies, co-owner Jay Vorhees said.
While few people purchased items in preparation of the snow, Vorhees said many visited the store Wednesday.
“The increase didn’t come until today (Wednesday),” Vorhees said. “Mostly today was shovels.”
Vorhees said the store will be receiving more shovels and salt today to stock shelves.
“I’m guessing after today (Wednesday) they will start showing up tomorrow,” Vorhees said.
Vorhees said a few other items sold in higher numbers Wednesday.
“We have sold quiet a few sleds as well today,” Vorhees said. “Also oil for snow blowers.” |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 February 2009 )
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