Lincoln, NE, Letter Carrier Larry Schultz was recently recognized for 60 years of service and safe driving with no accidents.
Shultz began his career in 1966 after graduating from high school. During his time with the Postal Service, he has been a mentor to many employees, including Lincoln Postmaster Kerry Kowalski, who was trained by Schultz when he was hired as a carrier 35 years ago.
“I am grateful for having Larry as part of the Lincoln postal team and appreciate the dedication and work ethic he exhibits every day. He is truly one of a kind and one of the finest mail carriers you will find in the Postal Service,” Kowalski said.
Schultz sums up his six decades with USPS as “a good gig.”
Lessons in Indiana
A school group from an Amish community recently visited the Lexington, IN, Post Office to mail letters and learn how the postal system works.
Lexington Postmaster JW Chambers Jr. and Retail Associate Bobbie Jo Hall met with the students and discussed historical items on display in the lobby. Their presentation included information about how mail was delivered by horse and buggy more than 100 years ago.
“It made me feel good to teach children about the Postal Service. They rely on us for communication with their families across the United States,” Chambers said.
A peek inside
Tallahassee, FL, Postmaster Vanessa Cobb, Letter Carrier Derrick Jones and Customer Relations Coordinator Rodney Walker shared stories about their jobs with about 240 children attending a local career day.
The kids received postal-themed coloring books, crayons and the chance to see the inside of one of the city’s new delivery vans.
Pell City, AL, Letter Carrier Clifford Burns also had the opportunity to speak to a group of preschool and elementary students about the role the Postal Service plays in their community.
Burns answered questions and offered his audience a chance to peek inside his delivery vehicle.
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