A person is never too young or old to learn. 

Meet Henry, a capable, energetic youngster who (with supervision) delivers the Boyle McCauley News in the Artspace Housing Cooperative.

Henry, who will turn four early in the new year. His grandparents, who come along with me when Henry and I deliver papers, are excited that he is learning skills at such a young age.

Henry decides which floor of the high-rise we should do first. There are eight floors. We deliver to four, take a break, then complete the other four.

Just like any worker, he is given employee reviews, and so far they have been very positive. He may be “Employee of the Year!” Of course, I’m joking: Henry is a volunteer like me and dozens of other folks involved with Boyle McCauley News.

It is enjoyable to see his smiling face when he “reports to work” and his interaction with residents when they see him.

Let’s applaud Henry for doing deliveries, as well as his parents and grandparents for the permission and supervision. Who knows? Henry could become a future columnist!

Ian Young is a columnist and Block Carrier with the paper. He lives in the area.