Letters to the Editor
June 30, 2017

The Rose of customer service

By From JT Staff Reports

Dear Editor,
One of my favorite errands to run is to our local post office in Marysville. Often when I am waiting in line at the post office I hear customers disgruntled at the wait time or the long lines. My patience begins to wear thin when waiting in line at times too, however, we are so lucky in ...

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