When the snow piles up, a simple driveway can become a wall between a resident and the rest of the community. This week, several Gaylord neighbors decided that was not acceptable.
The group organized through phone calls, text messages, and a few social media posts, then split into small teams to help clear driveways for older residents and people with mobility challenges. The work was simple, but the effect was immediate: safer walkways, open driveways, and residents who knew someone was looking out for them.
Newsroom Rewired highlights this kind of story because it shows the real strength of Gaylord: people see a need, grab a shovel, and get to work.
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