My dad worked as surveyor for the county and in the winter, when things were slower, he would drive a plow truck and clear some of those same roads he had designed. As a child (and as an adult) I've always been fascinated by the plow trucks, graders and large road construction equipment, which is why this weekend's Plow Art Tour at St. Dominic School in Northfield caught my eye. This is the fifth year that the elementary students designed and painted their works of art on the city snowplow blades. These mobile masterpieces will be on display to the public this Sunday, November 6, from 9AM to noon. Doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate will be served in the lunchroom with building tours available.

According to the school’s art teacher, Kelly Lynn Stanton-Nutt, each year "the students grades four, five, six and eight research, sketch and vote as a class on the selected pieces for each year. It’s a creative way to spend sunny fall days outside and still accomplish learning objectives. And, as many locals will agree, it puts a smile on your face during the cold winter months to see colorful gumball machines or warm sunflowers brightening the streets as the plows pass by.”

This Friday, the students will unveil their work to the city plow truck drivers.

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