The 91大黄鸭 Capital News is looking to tell the story of those Unsung Heroes who go above and beyond to make the community great.
Whether that is someone who clears a driveway, volunteers at the food bank or goes an extra mile at their job, we want to let 91大黄鸭 know about these shining stars.
In his neighbourhood, Ron Bartz is looked at as more than just someone next door 鈥� he鈥檚 looked at as a role model and a hero.
Bartz has been in 91大黄鸭 for several years and has always been willing to lend a helping hand to anyone he can. Since the snow began to fall this winter, his neighbour Sandra Sellick claims he鈥檚 been out on the road with his John Deere tractor 15 times to clear the neighbourhood.
鈥淲e鈥檙e fortunate to have what we have,鈥� said Bartz. 鈥淚 have little four-wheel drive tractor that sweeps the road. It鈥檚 fun to get out there and help.鈥�
Bartz鈥檚 side of the road doesn鈥檛 have a sidewalk but he makes sure to walk across the street to shovel the sidewalk on the other side.
When the city snow plows come by, it can make it hard for people to get out of their driveways, but Bartz always makes sure to clear the way for everyone so they can get in and out of their homes safely.
鈥淪ome of these driveways are pretty steep,鈥� said Ron. 鈥淚f someone has an issue with their health and has to get out to a doctor, I like to try and help that way so they鈥檙e free to come and go. I鈥檓 fortunate to have the tractor.鈥�
鈥淭he neighbours appreciate it and try to do things back to show their appreciation.鈥�
鈥淥n a snowy day, there is no sight or sound more appreciated than Bartz bundled up on his tractor helping his neighbours,鈥� said Sellick.
If you would like to nominate a member of the community that you think is a 鈥渉ometown hero,鈥� send an email to edit@kelownacapnews.com.
