Meet our carriers, who come to your doorsteps

There is something to be said for having the news delivered to your doorstep; local, community-focused news that is happening in your neighborhood. And while the paper is also available online – so you can get the news on your computer or your phone – holding an actual, printed newspaper in your hand with that morning cup of coffee or for an afternoon read just has its own rewarding feeling of comfort.
That is in part why it is exciting to work for the Southwest Connector – to connect to people and the community through news and stories. It is nice to know that you in the community share that same value of newspapers that we do. In fact, many of our carriers live within the community and understand the value of focused, local journalism delivered to your doorstep.

Meet Lyle, Rose, David and Isabelle
So, to that end, we asked some of our carriers for their thoughts about the about the Southwest Connector and their role in bringing it to you.
Lyle James delivers the Connector in the Lyndale and CARAG neighborhoods. You may have seen him around Uptown when he’s on his route. Having delivered previous neighborhood papers, Lyle has a strong connection to local news. “I find local papers provide information that is relevant to my life,” he said.
Rose Shetka and David Megarry deliver the Connector in the Lynnhurst area. “Dave and I were so sad when the Southwest Journal went out of business,” Rose said. “We were delighted when we found the Southwest Connector on our doorstep. I read the paper from cover to cover, including the call for newspaper delivery people.”
While there are bigger papers in the cities, it is important to get more of a focused neighborhood perspective. “A local newspaper gives us the perspectives we need to form community and be an informed good neighbor. Our democracy depends on our active participation in the events and news immediately around us,” said Rose.
Delivering the paper is also a way for families to explore their neighborhood together. Isabelle Chappellaz-Mullins delivers the paper with her mom in East Harriet. Isabelle enjoys delivering papers on her route and says,”It’s fun to see cool houses and bump into neighbors, friends and schoolmates.”
Not only is it fun for Isabelle to see what’s happening in her neighborhood, but she has another reason to enjoy delivering the paper. “I’m excited because this is my first job!”

CARRIERS ARE VITAL
Hopefully you’re enjoying reading this paper as much as we enjoy putting it together. From every part of the process – brainstorming story ideas, to interviewing and writing, and finally to printing, distribution and delivery. It’s also important for you to know that our carriers are a vital part of this process. They get the news delivered to your doorstep. Lately, these last few issues of the Connector may have been delivered to your house in near below zero temperatures or on snowy days. So with that in mind, it is nice to know that warmer days are ahead. And I think that is something we can all look forward to, as a community, as a paper, and as carriers.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in becoming a carrier, please contact me at delivery@swconnector.com.