For Immediate Release: November 4, 2008
Contact: Communications Specialist
Lisa Wilson, 303-538-7282
Arts & Volunteer Specialist
Heather Kailey, 720-977-5867

Winter is coming: Snowbusters needed

Snowbuster volunteers help dig out neighbors in need

THORNTON, CO…Winter is on the way, and while the snow isn’t here yet, Snowbuster volunteers are needed now. Snowbusters is a snow removal program that helps fixed-income seniors and disabled residents who can’t remove snow from their sidewalks. Snowbuster volunteers are paired-up with a neighbor in their area, and when it snows, the Snowbuster goes into action clearing their neighbor’s sidewalk. “These Snowbuster volunteers make a valuable difference in the lives of those in need,” says Thornton Arts and Volunteer Specialist Heather Kailey. “Their work is really appreciated.”

After each storm, Snowbuster volunteers:

• have 36 hours to shovel their partner’s sidewalks
• have 48 hours to clear the snow If more than eight inches fall.  
• don’t have to worry about driveways, they are not included in this volunteer service

“Snow removal not only provides safe sidewalks for residents, but also for delivery persons and Meals on Wheels staff,” says Kailey. “It’s just a great service for those in need, and it really doesn’t take that much effort from the Snowbuster volunteer.”

Volunteers can contact Heather Kailey at 720-977-5867 or at Heather.Kailey@cityofthornton.net.

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