The Postal Service’s marketing vice president appeared on ABC’s “GMA3” last week to promote USPS Operation Santa, the longstanding program that allows generous people to fulfill the Christmas wishes of families in need by adopting their letters to Santa Claus.
Sheila Holman explained how USPS Operation Santa brings people together through holiday goodwill and highlighted a new addition this year — an online store with items from Toys “R” Us that makes it easier for participants to fulfill letter writers’ wishes.
“There are so many great stories behind the letters — and the kids who write the letters,” she said. “[USPS Operation Santa] is such a great showcase of the dedication of the men and women of the United States Postal Service and how we play Santa’s elves and really deliver on our mission to deliver joy.”
Holman appeared alongside Dana Nachman, director of “Dear Santa, The Series,” a TV show that takes viewers behind the scenes of USPS Operation Santa.
The segment, which aired Nov. 21, can be viewed on the “GMA3” website.
Parting is such sweet sorrow
Delbert Caswell, a highway contract route driver in Adel, OR, recently retired after 43 years with USPS.
Caswell, an Army veteran and a fourth-generation highway contract route driver, was known as the “candy man” because of his penchant for handing out sweet treats to everyone he met.
“Delbert is a true icon among the residents here,” said Kati McGarva, the local postmaster. “He never knew a stranger and always lent a helping hand to any in need along the route he served. We will sure miss seeing him out delivering the mail.”
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