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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2008

Contact: Rebecca Rue
(859) 498-2258

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Mount Sterling Postal Unit Open for Business

Ribbon Cutting and Open House Set For May

MOUNT STERLING, KY — Residents in Mount Sterling now have more choices when it comes to fulfilling their postal needs. And the city is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the opening of a contract postal unit (CPU).

A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at Ruth Hunt Candies, 550 Maysville Road.  A ceremony with Postal Officials will be held at 2 p.m. and a Business After Hours ceremony will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. with the Chamber of Commerce and other local dignitaries. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.

The CPU will provide a full range of postal services at Post Office prices with the exception of money orders, says Mount Sterling Postmaster, Rebecca Rue. “The Ruth Hunt location is another way we’re extending our services and making it more convenient to do business with us,” added Rue.

Ruth Hunt owner Larry Kezele will join Rue, along with other local dignitaries, to dedicate the new facility.  Kezele and his employees are excited about partnering with the Postal Service. They are strategically located in a busy area of town.

The Ruth Hunt CPU will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  This location will also serve as a collection point for prepaid packages.

Rue and her staff at the Mount Sterling Post Office invite customers to attend the open house to learn more about the services offered at this new location.

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