COLUMBIA — On Monday morning, Nov. 22, I will be “slinging birds” with Eau Claire City Carrier, Herb Garvin as we have both scheduled annual leave to deliver two trucks’ worth--190 turkeys (and greens this year) to the needy people on his route.
You may remember Herb from last year’s story in The State newspaper, not only is he an outstanding Postman, (recognized for saving a customer’s life in ’09) for the past 10 years he has reached out to his needy customers with a holiday bird at his own expense.
With a surprise donation of over $1700 from employees of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Health Benefit Program presented by Executive Director Walter O’Malley on Oct. 28, and an additional $500 from NALC Local 233, it will definitely be the best year ever for turkey in Eau Claire.
If you’re looking for an authentic Thanksgiving holiday story, complete with food, love and some very grateful people, please call me on my cell phone (803-513-6186) and I’ll let you know where to look for us. As Herb says, “Sometimes the best gift is being able to give one to somebody else.”
Herb moves pretty fast, so your best bet would be to call before lunch!
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