Q&A
Les Carruthers, 55, recently was named the
postmaster for the city of Aurora. He will be the senior postal manager for the third-largest post office in the Colorado/Wyoming Postal Service District.
1. How did you get started in the postal service industry?
“I was a letter carrier for the city of Denver at Montclair Station. I carried for 14 years, then a supervisor encouraged me to get into management.”
2. What is the U.S. Postal Service doing to keep up with other types of communication, such as e-mail?
“Automation. We have automated postal centers that are open 24 hours a day in most of the big offices. You can go in anytime with your debit card and do whatever you need to do.”
3. Do you have a favorite stamp?
“As cliche as it sounds, I like the flag stamp.”
4. Why do dogs bark at postal carriers?
“It’s because we are infringing on their property and they are acting as a protector.
5. What is the biggest issue facing the U.S. Postal Service?
“To remain competitive with everyone, and service is key. We need to provide service so we are in business for years to come. And if you provide excellent service, the customers will continue to keep coming back.”
REGIONAL NOTES
FORT COLLINS
Nordic Rangers seek volunteers
The Cameron Pass Nordic Rangers are seeking volunteers for the 2006-07 season, and are kicking off the season at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Canyon Lakes Ranger district office, 2150 Centre Ave., Building E.
The Cameron Pass Nordic Ranger program was developed in 1992 to better serve winter enthusiasts at the pass, about 60 miles west of Fort Collins. Volunteers provide information for visitors on the winter trails in the area and educate recreationists on avalanche awareness. For more information, call 970-295-6721.
LAKEWOOD
Ice skating set to begin at Belmar
Ice skating opens at The Rink at Belmar on Thursday with free skating beginning at 11 a.m. and an event at 6 p.m. that features free refreshments.
The rink, near South Teller Street and West Alaska Drive, will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Jan. 7.
From Jan. 12 to Feb. 25, hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adults skate for $6 per hour and children under 12 skate for $4 per hour. For more information, call 303-742-1520.
DENVER POST STAFF REPORTS
