The end of the year is a time for looking back, and last week Link explored the 250-year partnership between the Postal Service and the military.
We also examined the effects of the 1836 Patent Office Fire on USPS recordkeeping to this day.
Additionally, Link ran an overview of the Postal Service’s preparations for the holiday season, looked at Hallmark’s holiday-focused town square, and shared reminders about holiday stamps available for purchase, the ethics rules surrounding group gifts and the legitimate use of Voyager cards.
The “People” column spotlighted Jim Sommers, an Olathe, KS, letter carrier who was recently recognized for never taking a sick day in his 25 years of service.
“I feel this is very important,” Sommers said. “I was hired to do a job, and every day I come to work.”
And “Heroes” told the story of Jairo Lopez, a Midwest City, OK, letter carrier who heard an alarm and saw smoke coming from a residence.
The USPS employee and another person entered the home and ushered an older, deaf customer out of harm’s way.
“The property manager came by the Post Office to recognize Mr. Lopez for his selflessness,” said Diego Weaver, a local customer services supervisor.
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