Most weekly mornings you can easily spot Calvin Smith, in his blue Corporation shirt, moving gracefully around with his broom, as he is a devoted labourer employed by St. George's Corporation. He takes pride in keeping St. George's looking great!

One of the best street sweepers in the old town, he shows up to work very early each morning about 4.30 a.m. He knows everybody and sees everything and has a great rapport with everyone.

"I am a morning person and my body just gets up! My best sweeping time is early morning as it is still cool. I used to have the town to myself early morning but since Hurricane Fabian folks are moving about earlier in the morning. The first ferry to Hamilton leaves at 7 a.m. and lots of people go for it. The next one leaves at 7.45 a.m.," he said.

Prior to this job Mr. Smith delivered mail for St. George's Post Office and assisted his aunt, Norma Ingemann, when she used to run the little corner coffee shop beside Somers' Gardens, called "Norma's". Long closed, this shop had arguably the best ginger bread of in Bermuda.

"Auntie Norma taught me a lot back then. I learned how to make ginger bread, bread and butter pudding and soup and pies. We had a very good following but now I have forgotten most of what she taught me," he said.

Each day he pushes his trolley and starts sweeping at St. Peter's and goes up towards the corner of Hayward's Esso Station. He comes back, hits the Square and Water Street East to the sailmakers, then around Barrack's Hill to Crisson's on the corner.

He proceeds up Little Bridge Street, up Water Street to George Dowling's gas station. He goes up Blacksmith Hill, Barber's Alley and Custom's Square. Then comes to Ordnance Island and Chick's Parking Lot.

"If I have sufficient time I hit Chapel Hill, Silk Alley and Shinbone Alley. I love working outdoors," said Mr. Smith.

With this much physical work going on, Mr. Smith looks in great shape. He often stops and momentarily visits artist, Jill Raine, daily at her shop on the Town Square. If you are looking for him but can't spy him, check there.

Mr. Smith is one of St. George's well known fixtures as he is very kind, friendly, and helpful. In fact, one of the aspects he most enjoys about his work is meeting people daily and helping the tourists and assisting people in general.

"The people I work with are great, the WIT team (Whatever It Takes team). I love taking care of our town and making it look its best."

On the first of every month Mr. Smith reads the water meters that control flushing water for the town. A devoted worker, he says he does whatever is assigned and is always proud to be of service to the town.

"If I had it to do all over again, I would choose this job as I love it and someone has to do it. What if we had no workmen? Everyone has a talent and mine is sweeping and making our town look nice."

Born in Wellington 46 years ago, Mr. Smith has five sisters and one brother, Terry, who also works as a sweeper for the town.

Mr. Smith lives near the Police Barracks in a Sun Rise Condo with his wife April and their two sons, Calvon, 17, and Cahlii, ten.

"I am looking forward to four weeks and three days of vacation coming up. I will relax and work around the house. I plan on travelling to Hamilton to do a little shopping too."

Mr. Smith like many others is pleased to have the ferry service in St. George's. He feels it is good for the locals and the tourists.

"We have a great little mini bus to go around the East End. We need more activities for our young people. It is nice when we have music and other events on the Town Square which everyone can enjoy together," concluded Mr. Smith.