Wanted: Substitute newspaper carriers

Clint Schroeder likes to tell the story of two of the newspaper’s best carriers, military veterans who are on time, every time — and get a kick (and extra money) out of delivering the Coeur d’Alene Press.

“These guys are so astute, they can predict problems in the production process before they even happen, and their delivery record is impeccable,” Schroeder said Wednesday.

That’s why the regional newspaper publisher is opening the door for retired veterans and others to help ease the crisis that is making delivery of The Press so challenging amid a global labor shortage.

Schroeder is asking members of local military organizations, nonprofits, church groups and others to consider becoming a Press carrier — temporary or otherwise. The Press has increased compensation to these independent contractors because of the market conditions.

“We’re launching a program immediately to train carriers to be substitutes, giving the permanent carriers a desperately needed break,” Schroeder said. “One of the challenges carriers face is delivering newspapers every single night. That’s a very tall task for anybody.”

For more information, call The Press Circulation Department at 208-664-0220 or email Shaila Maciosek: smaciosek@hagadonemedia.com

“Once again, I’d like to thank all of our loyal subscribers for their patience and understanding,” Schroeder said.