Last week, Link covered the release of a stamp honoring Jimmy Carter during a ceremony at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Oct. 1, the 101st anniversary of his birth.
Carter was hailed not only for his presidential achievements but for his extraordinary post-presidency.
“He showed us that the presidency might be the highest office in the land, but the highest calling is simply to serve others with compassion and humility,” said Thomas Marshall, the Postal Service’s general counsel, who spoke at the ceremony.
In other news, we shared the Postal Inspection Service’s push to combat counterfeit postage scams; spotlighted the latest “Mailin’ It!” podcast featuring a conversation with Postmaster General David Steiner; told you about the new USPS Informed Delivery app; and offered reminders on the importance of dental hygiene and the proper disposal of light bulbs.
Additionally, Link ran the final installment of our three-part series on National Preparedness Month in September, and as we moved into October, we ran stories on Disability Employment Awareness Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the monthlong promotion of the Breast Cancer Research stamp.
October also marked the kickoff of the Combined Federal Campaign.
We told you about a special dedication ceremony for the new Winter Landscapes stamps, and, in “Heroes” we shared the story of Victor Castaneda, a letter carrier in Glendale, CA, who sprang into action when he saw a flames engulf a duplex, retrieving a nearby garden hose to assist firefighters.
Castaneda was honored at Glendale City Hall for his efforts.
“In that terrifying moment, when most would have turned away, Victor turned toward the danger — not for recognition, but simply because he cared about the people he serves every single day,” the home’s occupant, Anita Siraki, said.
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