October turns downtown Centralia the color of old brick, leaves collecting in the gutters along Broadway while the storefront glass holds the low sun. Haake's Outdoor Services follows the season straight through it — mowing and trimming while the grass still runs, then leaf removal, bed work and the fall tidy-up that puts a property to bed. A raked yard in November has its own dignity: sharp lines, clear walks, nothing left in the corners for the wind to find. This is a town of deep front yards and old shade trees, which means autumn is real work and the results show from the sidewalk. Properties in Centralia, Wamac, Central City and Sandoval are on the list.