Hornbostel pulls to a stop after a million miles

  • Jim Hornbostel, Palmer, drove over a million miles during his rural postal carrier career, which spanned 34 years. He retired at the end of August. He is pictured with his final pickup. He drove 14 vehicles into the ground as part of the job.
    Jim Hornbostel, Palmer, drove over a million miles during his rural postal carrier career, which spanned 34 years. He retired at the end of August. He is pictured with his final pickup. He drove 14 vehicles into the ground as part of the job.
After a million miles and a 34-year career as a rural postal carrier, Jim Hornbostel recently re-tired. Hornbostel, of Palmer, drove his Linn area route on Aug. 31 as his last day. He had worked as a rural postal carrier for 34 years, including a few years at the beginning as a sub driver, which he began in 1989 after competing against 80 other applicants for the position. He became a full-time…

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