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'Taking It To The City'(a mini series) Part 3

We now decided that we needed an enclosed larger vehicle.  I found a used 'bread truck' from D'orios Bakery in Utica.  When we went to bring it home it was freezing cold, and we discovered that the heater wasn't working and stopping was a challenge as the brakes were 'shot'.  This didn't deter our enthusiasm and we repaired it and off we went to continue 'taking it to the city'.  We now could stay inside and be protected from the weather.  My Dad & I continued to build our route and we added some stops along the way.  My friend Dick arranged for us to go to Unity Life once a week.  Those that chose to could come out to our truck @ noon and purchase 'fresh' fruits & veggies.  We also would stop @ the 'Salvation Army' on Salina Street and that allowed the 'folks' there to also be afforded this way of purchasing produce at a very reasonable price.  On one trip there, we were busy waiting on customers and when we went to