Somerset,
CO, Postal Support Employee (PSE) Matt Davis, who is 25, poses with Emory
Townsend, 90, who has delivered his highway contract route for more than 60
years.
Emery
Townsend has been delivering mail on his highway contract route out of
Somerset, CO, for almost 60 years.
His
route takes him over the river and through the woods — and over a few mountain
passes, too.Townsend’s route runs two days a week. It’s 100 miles serving about 30 customers on large ranches in western Colorado.
The 90-year old has no plans to retire.
“I
love what I do, and I love my customers,” Townsend said.
When
he first started, a gallon of gasoline cost 24 cents, fueling his 1947 CJ 2A
Jeep. Townsend retired the Jeep long ago and today drives an SUV.He once delivered mail by snowmobile when the snow was too deep.
Friends, co-workers and three generations of customers gathered last week to celebrate his ongoing service. A local newspaper covered the ceremony.
“He
has a great work ethic and is a great carrier,” said Paonia, CO, Postmaster
Kyla Vasicko. “He is a joy to be around.”
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