They call Monmouth the Maple City, and the third week of October proves it — whole blocks going amber and rust at once, and every yard wanting hands. Cardie's Landscaping works those leaves down with cleanups, mowing, edging and trimming right to the end of growth, then swings into plowing, shoveling and ice control when the wind crosses Warren County with nothing in its way. Fall here is short and glorious and messy, which suits people who like finishing things. Winter is longer and asks for earlier mornings. A drive opened before the first car needs it is its own kind of accomplishment.