Small hometown didn't have any real snow removal equipment other than a grader. To get the snow off of the four blocks of Main Street, the town would pay farmers to come to town with tractors and loaders to clear it. It was always fun to watch them at work - all with heathousers. It made them some cash, and most of them were coming to town anyway to clear driveways for relatives and friends.
Imagine that. Hire some dumb farmer to clear a bit of snow when needed.......not bury the county in debt by keeping extra people hired all year long, borrowing money to purchase and maintain snow removal equipment.
Sheesh!
