What:

The Ann Arbor Post Office is recognizing Letter Carrier David Magee for 50-years of service, celebrating 50 years of Christmas deliveries. Media crews are invited to follow Magee on his route after a ceremony at the post office.

Dec. 17-23 is the busiest shipping, mailing and delivery week for the Postal Service when nearly 3 billion pieces of First-Class Mail, including greeting cards, will be processed and delivered.

When:

Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Time: 8:45 A.M.
Magee is expected to leave on his route at 9:45 A.M.

Where:

Ann Arbor Post Office
2075 W. Stadium
Ann Arbor MI 48103

Who:

Letter Carrier David Magee
District Manager Karlett Gilbert
Postmaster Maurice Williams

Background:

To make arrangements to walk with Letter Carrier David Magee, please contact Elizabeth Najduch, strategic communications specialist, at (313) 225-5452 or email at elizabeth.najduch@usps.gov.

With an increase in early and online shopping for gifts, there is no longer a “busiest day” for holiday shipping. Instead, the Postal Service’s busiest time is the week of Dec. 17-23. The Postal Service expects to deliver nearly 200 million packages and 3 billion letters this week.

Follow Magee and hear stories about 50 Christmas deliveries through the years in Ann Arbor, MI.

Holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching:

• Dec. 20    – First-Class Mail (including greeting cards)
• Dec. 20    – First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces)
• Dec. 20    – Priority Mail
• Dec. 22    – Priority Mail Express

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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