as kyw news radio's john mcdevitt tells you many people are lending each other a helping hand. >> reportersnow in these weather conditions is no easy task. seventy-nine year-old nick man tone who lives near fifth and oregon is taking it all in stride taking it slow and not packing shovel with heavy snow >> never considered hiring some kid or anything to do this. >> no, if they come around i always feel i do a better job. after i'm done with this i'll throw some rock salt. i'm from the old school. >> reporter: those who could not shovel for themselves neighbors were helping neighbors among them steve thomas chef sky. >> not everybody helps their neighbors out. >> it is sad, because, you know, we're speaksed to do it. all my neighbors they are all great people. even fit is a strange fur someone needed help, something like this i would. >> reporter: knight with the shiny shovel was quick to help two women whose car was plowed in honor gone avenue. >> is there techniques, mess people say they bend at the knees, scoop, down throw in the street. where do i put it. >> oops. >> reporter: one of th