Wind off Lake Michigan reaches Empire Bluff first and comes over the township carrying everything it gathered crossing open water. Harriger Construction is out in that weather before dawn, plowing drives and lots and clearing walks so the day can start on time. Ice control goes down where grade and shade conspire to make a slick spot. When the ground finally greens up, the same properties move onto mowing, trimming and edging, with cleanups at either end of the season. Steady work on both halves of the calendar, and the measure of it is a place that is always ready to be used.