Springboro VFD

Spring is around the corner and that means its time for Springboro VFD's annual Spring Reverse Raffle. Tickets are currently available for reserve sale to the Fall Reverse Raffle participants and the remainder of the tickets will become available to the general public on Sunday March 1st. We will only be selling 150 tickets this year. All tickets purchased prior to February 28th will be eligible for the $100 early bird drawing. The Spring raffle will be Saturday March 27, 2010 and  again this year it will only cost you a $20 donation per person and includes dinner, drinks, 1 chance on the main board, access to the side boards, and entertainment. If all tickets sell out there will be a reduced price at the door to participate in the event. Reduced price will include the same as the main ticket except you will not have a chance on the main prize board. Contact the Fire Department at (814) 587-3514 or (814) 587-2391 if you have any questions.

As the winter season is upon us, Springboro VFD wants everyone to drive safe this season. So here are some Safe Winter Driving Tips.

1.  If you must drive, clear the ice and snow from your vehicle, all windows and windshield wipers. Be sure the windshield washer reservoir is adequately filled with a freeze-resistant cleaning solution.

2.  Drive slowly. Even if your vehicle has good traction in ice and snow, other drivers will be traveling cautiously. Don't distrupt the flow of traffic by driving faster than everyone else.

3. Drive with your headlights on.

4. Don't get overconfident with four-wheel drive. It won't help you stop any faster.

5. Winter road conditions often result in longer stopping distances. Give yourself room. If you have anti-lock brakes, press the pedal down firmly and hold it. If you don't have anti-lock brakes, gently pump the pedal.

6. Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady spots. These all have potential to develop black ice.

7. Avoid abrupt actions while steering, braking or accelerating to lessen your chance of losing control.

8. Look farther ahead in traffic. Actions by other drivers will alert you to problems and give you extra reaction time.

9. Trucks take longer to stop. Don't cut in front of them.

10. Avoid using cruise control or overdrive. Don't let your car make a bad decision for you.

Please take these safe driving tips serious. Hope you all drive safe.