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By December, the first proper snow had settled across Bend. My crews had tested their equipment, replenished supplies, and reviewed emergency procedures. The business was ready for winter. So was …

Summer brought warm afternoons, high grass, and enough landscaping contracts to keep our crews busy. One of those days came when Tyler wanted to move a heavy cabinet. He called …

In April, I drove to visit June. I took my personal car instead of the plow truck. Marta had the company schedule. Dev covered equipment emergencies. Anika knew how to …

By March, the snow began disappearing from the south-facing hills. The frozen banks along my driveway shrank until last year’s gravel reappeared. My crews shifted from clearing ice to pruning …

In February, a property management company offered my business a three-year snow removal contract. The sites were spread across Bend and neighboring communities. The fee looked attractive. But the terms …

January arrived with clear mornings and roads edged in dirty snow. The city returned to its usual rhythm. My trucks moved before dawn. The supermarket bakery replaced its holiday cakes …

By New Year’s Eve, Elena had accepted the part-time position. Her references checked out. The company completed the usual hiring paperwork. She began with safety orientation, equipment logs, and inspection …

Elena’s interview took place on Tuesday at nine. I went to work early so she wouldn’t have to wonder whether I was listening outside the conference room. Marta met with …

The following morning, Elena and I drove to the mechanic after the county reopened the highway. My truck crawled past snowbanks higher than its hood. Leo rode in the back …