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Montana Mailman Has Delivered Over a Million Miles

By KFBB News Team

Story Created: Mar 19, 2010 at 6:17 PM MST

Story Updated: Mar 19, 2010 at 10:18 PM MST

Sorting, Packing, Delivering -- These all part of a normal postal route.

But fixing car problems are the norm for veteran Toole County mailman Don Neva.

Neva has been riding a route of gravel and mud roads for 31 years, and has covered over a million miles. He carries two spare tires, snow gear, and a bag phone just in case something goes wrong on his long drive.

Just like Neva's route isn't the standard drive, his ride isn't the standard postal delivery truck.

He's had 34 different cars over his career, but the mail almost always makes it to the rural homes.

Even when Montana weather dished out it's harshest rain, snow, and ice, Toole County resident Sara Staub can only remember two or three times the mail didn't arrive.

And while Neva believes battling the elements is just part of the job, residents are grateful for a mailman willing to take delivery into 4-wheel drive.

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Marie said on Saturday, Mar 20 at 8:15 AM

Great Job Don. You are well appreciated even by some who don't live out in rural areas. I commend you on your newest journey. Did the post office pay for your 4-wheel Drive ? They should have considering all the years and miles & 34 other cars to boot that you put in for them and the people. You are a Gem of a person.Rare,very Rare.Thank You.

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