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Confessions of a decorated carrier ewspaper carrier jobs aren’t meant for men. At least not for men approaching three score years and twenty. It’s ldds’ work, boys and girls aged 10 to 16. It’s an opportunity for them to appreciate the value of a dollar, enjoy a little spend- ing money and maybe open a bank account Dozens do it. You see them every Thursday and Saturday, Sun-Tribune bags slung over sagging shoulders; bundles hauled in four-wheeled carts and wagons. Give these pint-sized entrepreneurs credit. Their task isn’t easy, particu- larly during the Christmas season when a Thursday paper can include up to 30 advertising inserts. While fun at first, enthusiasm usually wanes once. students hit their teens. By then, it’s no lon- ger a cool thing to do. So a kid brother or sister takes on the task. So it was at our house, except daughter Mary- Lynn had no younger sib- lings on which to shed her chore. So who accepted this twice-weekly respon- sibility? You guessed it â€" dear old dad. That was 18 years ago. Initially, it was only two routes and 80 papers. Now, it’s four routes and 190. If the walking's good, it takes five hours. If not, the tour of duty can con- tinue till dark. “Need the exercise," I reply while consuming a hot chocolate and three jelly-filled donuts. “Why do you do it?” people ask when I stumble into Tim Hortons, steam pouring from under my tuque and feet feeling like chunks of ice. In all honesty, there’s more to this labour of love than wanting to shed a few pounds. A lot more. First, I like the people I meet, children as well as adults All are friendly. Some like to stop and talk. Secondly, I look on the job as a service. Folks enjoy receiving iheir local paper, particularly when it’s delivered to their doors. If they’re happy, so am I. But the work does have its drawbacks. As men- tioned, the weather can be brutal. This winter's been one of the worst. brutal. This winter's been lim Thomas is a one of the worst. Swufli/ille rmident who has Dogs, too, can pose a written jbrarea newspapers problem. Regardless of formorethanSOymm. size, I take no chances, particularly when tres- passing on rottweiler turf. In 18 years, I can recall onlythreecomplaints One woman gave meadressing down for walking across her lawn. This is a no-no. especially in the spring. A man became upset when I stepped on his cat’s tail. I failed to see the feline until too late. Last, but not least, I unthinkineg opened a front door and a budgie flew out Fortunately (for me), the owner retrieved the flighty bird in a back yard tree. Admittedly, I couldn't maintain four routes with- out help from son Barry. His assistance is appre- ciated Thursdays when I’m performing crossing- guard duties. My reason fOr telling you this relates to a phone call received last week from Carolyn Norman, circulation supervisor for the Sun-THbune and its sister paper, the Markham Economist Sun. “You’ve been chosen ‘Carrier of the Month’," she said cheerfully. “The choice is based on length of sewioe; good verifications and. best of all. customer satisfaction. Congratulations” “Thanks so much,” I replied. “So when can I expect delivery of my new Corvette?" she respond- ed, “but you’ll be treated to dinner at Stouflville’s Boston Pizza. You'll also leceive a framed plaque and a laminated copy of the announcement to be pub- lished in Saturday's paper.” I thanked her again. And I thank you, my cus- tomers, for your support. Roaming Around However, if sometime in the future, you should dis- cover a Sun ~1ribune lodged in your eavestrough, please call my home and not the office. 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