Snow Buster Stories

2010/2011 Submissions:

November 24, 2010
We are in our eighties and our wonderful neighbours, John and Judy always come to clear our driveway and walk when it snows. It's such a great help to us. Even when John is out of town Judy makes sure to come over and keep things clear for us. We appreciate it so much and know they deserve a great big hand in gratitude.

November 30, 2010
Man and his best friend, Tony on his quad with Bro riding behind, are often found cleaning the neighbourhood driveways and road. He says Bro is there for protection, but I think he is there to keep Tony's back warm. Anyways, they do a wonderful job and well appreciated!

December 16, 2010
Jean is a treasure in her neighbourhood. For a number of years she has been consistently shoveling the driveway and walkway for my 85 year old aunt who lives across the street from her. Sometimes she shovels numerous times the same day! She also helps some of her other neighbours. Jean often enlists the help of her grandson, Josh, and/or her husband, Gavin.

And it doesn't end in the winter! This summer Jean even crawled under my Aunt's garage door that had only opened a few inches before it broke down. This was the only way for my auntie to get back into her home.

A neighbour like Jean needs to be recognized because she is truly inspiring!

January 12, 2011
This young man has just cleared six, yes six peoples driveways and the road up here on Sherman without anyone asking him to. There are kids that walk to Peter Greer daily and they have to walk IN the road to get to school. His clearing has made it safer for them and has probably made 6 peoples day as well!! Some of the driveways are really steep and to get out of your driveway you have to take a run at it.

I really hope he gets heaps of "thank yous" for his efforts.

January 14, 2011
Brandy is amazing!!! We live in a townhouse/apartment complex which houses many people with disabilities and whenever it snows Brandy is the first one out there shoveling! I know she too is not in great health, but she does it anyway!!! :) I truly appreciate her contribution to our neighborhood.

January 30, 2011
Bill, our next door neighbour, who is 76 years old, has been clearing our driveway and sidewalk ever since we moved into the neighborhood 5 years ago. My husband is disabled, so this is a great help to me. Bill usually has the snow cleared before I even get our coffee on in the morning. He does this with a smile, and usually a great joke to start your day. He is also a great fisher man, so he is very generous with his catch, which sees fresh trout on our menu quite regularly. His wife, Martha, is a jovial lady, who is always there if I need her assistance, with a recipe, a couple of eggs, or picking me up from the garage. We certainly lucked out when we moved into their neighbourhood.

March 1, 2011
Morris lives at the end of our street and every time it snows he and his dog snowplow the sidewalk from one end to the other. He does an awesome job and I'm sure everyone appreciates it. Thanks.