BLUE LAKE, CA — On Friday, February 10, 2017, at 1:00 PM, DeAnn Williams will follow a tradition that dates back to 1878 when Clement Chartin was the first Postmaster of Mad River before the name was changed to Blue Lake. Williams will raise her right hand to be sworn in as the new Blue Lake Postmaster at the Blue Lake Community Resources Center, 111 Greenwood Ave., Blue Lake, CA 95525.

Williams started her postal career 35 years ago as a city carrier, a position she held for 24 years, followed by 10 years as a driver safety instructor. She was Postmaster of Yorkville, Upper lake and Garberville.

“Becoming the Postmaster of Blue Lake is the highlight of my 35 years with the Postal Service,” said Williams. “I look forward to strengthening the relationship between the Postal Service and the community.”

As Postmaster, Williams manages all postal operations for the community of Blue Lake that has two highway contract routes, with 107 delivery stops (residential business addresses) and 992 Post Office Boxes.  She manages two clerks, and the office processes and delivers an average of 2,549 pieces of mail daily.

Maria Lane, Manager of Post Office Operations, will administer the official oath of office.

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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