As storm clouds gathered over Dunmore Cemetery Friday afternoon, workers were rushing to suck up a mountain of leaves. Rain can create a worst-nightmare scenario for those responsible for the leaf pickup.
"It doesn't want to come through the machine, the blower, it doesn't want to blow up through. It is harder with the rain," said Dunmore Cemetery employee Lori Petroziello.
With so many acres to maintain, Dunmore Cemetery employs four full-time staffers to take care of the autumn clean-up. Most of those workers cringed when they heard of heavy rains in the forecast this weekend but one actually said the damp conditions can be a benefit.
"I think it's easier because there's not a lot of dust," said Steven Petroziello. Steven has been picking up leaves at the cemetery for years.
They all agree that regardless of the conditions, the job never ends. The leaves keep on falling.
"Rain, shine, sleet, snow we're picking up leaves. Regardless!" said Petroziello.
In nearby Scranton, DPW officials said their street-by-street pick-up of leaves in neighborhoods will begin as early as next week.
"It doesn't want to come through the machine, the blower, it doesn't want to blow up through. It is harder with the rain," said Dunmore Cemetery employee Lori Petroziello.
With so many acres to maintain, Dunmore Cemetery employs four full-time staffers to take care of the autumn clean-up. Most of those workers cringed when they heard of heavy rains in the forecast this weekend but one actually said the damp conditions can be a benefit.
"I think it's easier because there's not a lot of dust," said Steven Petroziello. Steven has been picking up leaves at the cemetery for years.
They all agree that regardless of the conditions, the job never ends. The leaves keep on falling.
"Rain, shine, sleet, snow we're picking up leaves. Regardless!" said Petroziello.
In nearby Scranton, DPW officials said their street-by-street pick-up of leaves in neighborhoods will begin as early as next week.
