Olathe, KS, Letter Carrier Jim Sommers was recently recognized for an impressive feat: He has worked for the Postal Service for 25 years without ever calling out sick.
“I feel this is very important,” Sommers said. “I was hired to do a job, and every day I come to work.”
Sommers’ aim is to serve his customers, and Olathe Postmaster Wes Bowers appreciates his dedication.
“Jim is constantly putting his customers first and will go out of his way to deliver excellent customer service. He is an asset to our team,” Bowers said.
Big turnout
The Hayward, CA, Post Office recently held its fifth annual event to promote the USPS Operation Santa program.
According to estimates, 300 people participated in the event, where they could read and adopt letters from people in need and help make their holiday wishes come true.
“This is a really fun event,” said Maria Strong, a local customer services supervisor. “I love doing it every year.”
Talk about the weather
Naddia Dhalai, a strategic communications specialist for the Postal Service’s Central Area, recently appeared on the “Under the Weather” podcast to discuss how USPS makes holiday deliveries during tough winter conditions.
Drivers carefully navigate icy roads and areas with low visibility, but customers play an important role, too, Dhalai said.
“We always appreciate it when customers clear the path for carriers,” she said. “Making sure they have safe access to mailboxes will help them deliver on time.”
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