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Mike and Lynn Liner, shown in these photos, recently presented the 11th Annual Miles Liner Scholarships to three local high school seniors.
It was not universally popular when five-digit postal ZIP codes went into effect 60 years ago, on July 1, 1963. And that’s probably an understatement.
Newspapers across south Louisiana — and everywhere else — had dutifully run near-identical press releases about what the Post Office people called a “revolutionary new system of improved mail dispatch and delivery.”
Postmasters, who filled in the blanks with their names and their town’s code before sending the handout to their local paper, “stressed the importance of all citizens … learning [their] city’s ZIP code and using it in their return address on all correspondence.”
That important instruction touched on the big bugaboo in the minds of a lot of mailers — and there were still a lot of them in those days when nobody had even dreamed of something called “social media,” let alone the technology that has made it possible. People still wrote long letters to each other and sent them through the mail, even though they grumbled that a first-class stamp had gone up to five cents — to a dollar for a book of 20!
The new dilemma was that they could put their ZIP in their return address, but where did they find the one needed to speed a letter to Aunt Lottie in Port Arthur?
You can imagine how many people took the trip to a post office and waited patiently while a clerk thumbed through a thick book to find it.
The other way to go, the postal handout said, was to keep your address book handy and to write down Aunt Lottie’s ZIP as soon as you got a letter from her.
That way we’d eventually have the ZIPs for everyone on our Christmas card list, presuming that Aunt Lottie remembered to put her ZIP in her return address, and we took the time to dig out the address book and write it down (before losing the
envelope).
The Post Office hoped that the people would catch on to the idea that ZIP (an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan) would send their letters zipping along faster than ever.
Without ZIP, according to the announcement, the address on a letter had to be read “as many as eight or ten times by postal employees to get it to the proper destination.”
With ZIP, however, “a clerk needs only to glance at the code to know immediately to what national area, state and post office the letter is destined, and to speed it on its way.”
The ZIP code replaced another system that most people thought worked just fine.
That one involved Postal District Numbers in places that were big enough to be divided into zones. Letters were addressed to John Doe, 1234 Main St., Anytown, 16, Anystate.
The “16” indicated which part of town or branch post office the letter should go to.
The postal union and some mailers suspected that the new ZIP code was a first step toward automated mail sorting (meaning a machine would put a clerk out of work), and they got even more suspicious when, just a few months after rolling out the big ZIP campaign, the Post Office issued “Publication 59: Abbreviations for Use with ZIP Code.”
That changed all of the state abbreviations that we’d learned in geography class (La., Calif., Mich., etc.) to two-letters, un-punctuated, upper case (LA, CA, MI).
The rationale was that longer abbreviations for the states often made the last line too long for “major addressing systems,” which sounded suspiciously like something involving machines, not people.
English teachers howled that the new abbreviations were ungrammatical as well as confusing, but postmasters such as Howard Durant in St. Martinville, Thomas Patin in Breaux Bridge, and Lloyd Chachere in Eunice, each promised via their press releases that with the abbreviations and ZIP code “the United States will have the most modern system of mail distribution and delivery in existence.”
We’ve pretty much seen how that’s worked out, haven’t we?
You can contact Jim Bradshaw at jimbradshaw4321@gmail.com or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA 70589.
Shrubs play a vital role in the landscape for several reasons, and having an easy-care shrub can offer numerous benefits. Shrubs are important for providing framework in the landscape and they are the backbone of a good design to provide stable and defined structure. They are integral to creating borders, hedges and focal points while also adding depth and visual interest.
Shrubs can be used to create hedges, used as natural screens and used to filter out noise in addition to blocking unwanted views. These plants provide habitat for wildlife and contribute to the biodiversity of the ecosystem. They also can provide seasonal or year-round interest and, of course, help stabilize soils.
The advantage of incorporating low-maintenance varieties reduces the amount of time and effort required to care for these in the landscape in addition to reducing the amount of chemicals used to keep them healthy. This is good news for all you busy gardeners and those of you with limited gardening experience or those looking for better ways to budget your time.
One such shrub is Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum sinense). Sunshine Ligustrum is a great choice for a reliable, easy-care shrub that adds a burst of sunniness to any landscape. With its vibrant yellow and lime green foliage, versatile growth habit and minimal maintenance requirements, this remarkable plant has quickly become a favorite among both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike.
The shrub is a compact, evergreen shrub and showcases stunning variegated leaves, displaying a delightful blend of bright yellow and green hues. Its foliage not only provides a year-round visual delight but also serves as a perfect backdrop to highlight other plants in the garden. Unlike other ligustrums or privets, sunshine ligustrum is sterile and non-invasive so it won’t create flowers that plague many allergy sufferers, and it won’t reseed itself.
One of the standout qualities of Sunshine Ligustrum is its adaptability. It thrives in a variety of conditions from full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for almost any garden setting. Its compact size, reaching an average height of 4 to 6 feet and width of 4 feet, allows it to fit into smaller spaces with ease, making it an excellent choice for urban gardens, patios or borders.
Garden enthusiasts and landscapers appreciate the low-maintenance nature of this shrub. Once established, sunshine ligustrum requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals or those new to gardening. It has a high tolerance for drought, heat and various soil types, reducing the need for frequent watering or extensive soil preparation.
Unlike other plants that require constant pruning to maintain their shape, Sunshine Ligustrum has a naturally compact and rounded growth habit. This means less time spent on trimming and shaping, allowing gardeners to focus on other aspects of their landscape.
Another significant advantage of Sunshine Ligustrum is its resistance to common pests and diseases. This hardy shrub shows remarkable resilience, ensuring that it remains healthy and vibrant throughout the seasons and requires less inputs from the gardener.
The popularity of this easy-care shrub continues to grow as more and more people discover its versatility, durability and visual appeal. Its ability to thrive in various climates coupled with its stunning foliage and minimal maintenance needs makes the Sunshine Ligustrum an invaluable addition to any garden. Its bright colors will bring joy and beauty to your garden for years to come.
Spring League - 2023
Week 11 Final
League Champions: Jim Guzdial, Travis Bourdier, Craig Rink and Tyler Bourdier
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The Champs.............53 46
Pole Chasers...........51.5 47.5
Whatever.................50.5 48.5
Kool Kats.................49.5 49.5
AARP Bandits..........48.5 50.5
Pit Bosses................44 55
High scratch point average: (30’) Tim Gilmore 81.4, Burnie Williams 68.5 and Clyde Landry 61.8; and (40) Dwain Arceneaux 51.4, Dale Pearce 47.3 and Randy Giroir 45.8. High individual ringer percentage: (30’) Gilmore 59.7, Williams 43.1 and Landry 43.0; and (40’) Arceneaux 34.5, Pearce 31.1 and Giroir 25.3.
High scratch game: (30’) Gilmore 100, Williams 79 and Jimmy Percle 77; and (40’) Pearce 66, Arceneaux 65 and Glenn Caillouet 62. Most ringers: (one night): Gilmore 78, Landry 60, Williams 60 and Arceneaux 55; and (one game) Gilmore 32, Williams 23, Percle 22, Clay Canty 22, Landry 22 and Arceneaux 21.
High handicap game: Gilmore 112, Travis Bourdier 111, Guzdial 109, Caillouet 108 and Pearce 107. Most points one night: Gilmore 265, Williams 225, Landry 209, Percle 200 and Canty 196. High game over average: Bourdier 26.8 and Mary Guzdial 15.7.
Best won-loss record: Williams 22-8, Gilmore 15-8, Landry 18-9, Warren Raymond 12-6 and Julius Lovell 19-11. Most points one night – team: Kool Kats 550 and Whatever 517; and most ringers one night – team: Kool Kats 145 and Whatever 133.
DEAR ABBY: Eighteen years ago, I married a man so he could get health insurance and have back surgery. It was supposed to be short-lived. He fell in love with me and wouldn’t leave.
He’s put me through hell over the years. Stage 4 tongue cancer left him unable to work, which I didn’t have an issue with. Then he started drinking and got a DUI. Because I was the sole provider, it cost me almost $10,000.
My husband is a complete SLOB and doesn’t care. He has a severe sleep disorder he refuses to address. Most days, he drinks all night and sleeps until 2 or 3 in the afternoon. I finally moved out, but now he’s pestering me about when I’ll be back. What can I do?
TURNED THE PAGE IN ARIZONA
DEAR TURNED: Unless you want more of the same, DO NOT GO BACK. You have done enough of the heavy lifting. It’s now time to concentrate on what is good for YOU and what will make YOU happy. Because you no longer want to live with this person, consult an attorney about how to extricate yourself from a dysfunctional relationship, which should have ended as soon as he healed from his back surgery.
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 65-year-old female who has been divorced 15 years. I have no interest in dating. During the last couple of years, I have focused on my health, concentrating on diet and exercise, and I have lost 50 pounds.
Before I lost the weight, men seldom noticed me, which was fine with me. Lately, men have been looking at me, smiling and even flirting. Although this is a confidence booster, I don’t want to lead anyone on.
I know it may seem weird, but I’m afraid if someone asks me out, my facial expression and response might not be cordial. I don’t want to insult anyone. I believe if I memorize one or two polite, tactful responses I’ll be ready for the moment.
Can you suggest how to politely turn down a man who shows interest in me?
STILL NOT INTERESTED IN IOWA
DEAR STILL NOT INTERESTED: Did your divorce leave you so disillusioned that you’re not even interested in a platonic male friendship?
Although I think you will prevent yourself from having some rewarding relationships, a polite way to convey that you’re not interested would be: “Thank you for the compliment, but I’m off the market.”
DEAR ABBY: I need an attitude adjustment. My sporty, outdoorsy, Type A daughter, who is in her 30s, dates men who are (typically) wussy, milquetoast, dead-fish handshake individuals. She’s respectful toward them and doesn’t bully them, nor does she mother them, try to change them to “improve” them.
How can I be less critical of her choices, and how do I respond tactfully when she asks me for my impressions of her boyfriends?
TRYING TO CHANGE
DEAR TRYING: Tell your daughter she doesn’t need your endorsement, and that if any of her suitors make her happy, you are happy for her. Then bite your tongue.
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A Bayou L’Ourse man has been booked on a murder charge after a fatal shooting Sunday in that community.
Joseph H. Gilchrist Sr., Elaine Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested on a second-degree murder charge, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said.
The Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Atanacio Guerrero, 40, of Bayou L’Ourse. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Deputies answered the call about a shooting on Elaine Street on Sunday afternoon. According to the results of their investigation, Guerrero and a friend of both Guerrero and Gilchrist entered Gilchrist’s home about 3:40 p.m. Sunday.
Gilchrist pulled a large-caliber weapon, asked Guerrero several questions and then fired several shots, fatally wounding Guerrero, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Gilchrist was arrested at the scene. He was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
In Louisiana, second-degree murder is a homicide committed with the intent to kill or do great bodily harm. Conviction on that crime results in a life sentence without parole.
Brief but heavy thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon complicated plans for the Boat Parade at Lake End Park (top photo). But there was plenty of fun to be hand at the park on the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks were still scheduled for 9 p.m. Tuesday.
The Review/Bill Decker
(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)
Morgan City police reported weekend arrests on battery and drunken driving charges.
Morgan City
Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 156 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:
--Kathryn L. Barras, 62, David Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:58 a.m. Friday on two counts of simple battery.
--Dominick Adair, 18, Tiffany Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. Friday on charges of criminal damage to property and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
--Jasper Peyton Russell, 18, McGee Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. Friday on charges of criminal damage to property and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
--Marlon Gutierrez, 25, West Walnut Drive, Irving, Texas, was arrested at 5:17 p.m. Saturday on a charge of obscenity.
--Yasmine Montanez, 28, Plum Street, San Marcos, Texas, was arrested at 7:56 p.m. Saturday on a charge of reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
--Romel Artiaga, 35, Sandra Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:21 p.m. Sunday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).
--Luis Lopez, 38,: Duval Street,. Morgan City, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense)
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Chief Garrett Grogan reported this arrest:
--Paul A. Voisin Jr., 45, M Street, Patterson, was arrested at 7:41 a.m. Friday on a charge of obscenity. Voison was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $373.
Franklin
Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 20 complaints over the weekend and made these arrests:
--Zedrick Gibson, 32, SJ Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 6:56 p.m. Friday on a warrant dated Oct. 17, 2019, alleging simple robbery. Gibson was booked, processed and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
--Shaquille Conner, 32, Willowood Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 12:18 a.m. Sunday on a warrant for 3rd Ward City Court alleging failure to appear on charges of simple battery and driving under suspension. Conner was booked, processed, and released on a $508 bond.
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.
Thursday, June 29
6:09 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
6:58 a.m. Area of U.S. 90; Traffic incident.
9:29 a.m. 1500 block of Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
11:46 a.m. 1500 block of Chestnut Drive; Disturbance.
1:13 p.m. 500 block of Fourth Street; Missing person.
1:33 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Medical.
1:59 p.m. 3000 block of Catherine Street; Animal complaint.
2:01 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Theft.
2:19 p.m. Area of Front Street; Complaint.
2:35 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
3:04 p.m. 800 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
3:20 p.m. 1100 block of Eighth Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
3:47 p.m. Area of U.S. 90; Reckless driver.
3:59 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Residential burglary.
5:15 p.m. 900 block of Short Street; Animal complaint.
5:30 p.m. Area of Lakeside; Reckless driver.
5:37 p.m. 300 block of Wren Street; Medical.
6:08 p.m. 300 block of Fifth Street; Disturbance.
6:14 p.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Welfare concern.
6:28 p.m. La. 182; Assistance.
8:10 p.m. 900 block of First Street; Loud music.
9:01 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
9:52 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
10:01 p.m. 500 block of Terrebonne Street; Juvenile complaint.
11 p.m. Orange Street/Federal Avenue; Suspicious vehicle.
Friday, June 30
2:59 a.m. 6800 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
3:17 a.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Medical.
3:55 a.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Medical.
7:44 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Medical.
8:20 a.m. 100 block of Ninth Street; Alarm.
8:33 a.m. 1800 block of Federal Avenue; Animal complaint.
8:34 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
8:59 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Animal complaint.
9:01 a.m. Shaw/Maple streets; Complaint.
9:32 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Medical.
9:33 a.m. 1000 block of Hilda Street; Animal complaint.
10:02 a.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Civil matter.
10:23 a.m. 700 block of David Drive; Simple battery.
10:29 a.m. First/Greenwood streets; Vehicle accident.
11:16 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
11:28 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Assistance.
11:37 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
11:42 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Disturbance.
12:08 p.m. 1100 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.
12:15 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Vehicle accident.
12:25 p.m. 8300 block of La. 182; Loud music.
1:33 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Welfare check
2:11 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
2:55 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Medical.
3:41 p.m. U.S. 90 Eastbound; Fire.
4 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Medical.
4:14 p.m. Justa Street; Animal complaint.
4:48 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Remove subject.
4:50 p.m. U.S. 90 Westbound Federal Avenue Onramp; Suspicious person.
4:53 p.m. 700 block of Front Street; Remove subject.
5:39 p.m. 200 block of Onstead Street; Complaint.
5:53 p.m. 500 block of Justa Street; Animal complaint.
5:56 p.m. 700 block of Federal Avenue; Phone harassment.
6:09 p.m. 1500 block of North Third Street; Alarm.
6:23 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Subject removal.
6:36 p.m. 1200 block of Clothilde Street; Alarm.
7:30 p.m. 900 block of Marguerite Street; Suspicious person.
7:53 p.m. 200 block of Levee Road; Suspicious vehicle.
9:05 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Criminal damage to property.
9:38 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Alarm.
10:55 p.m. Front Street/Brashear Avenue; Criminal damage to property.
Saturday, July 1
12:54 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Narcotics complaint.
1:22 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Reckless operation.
1:39 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Alarm.
1:59 a.m. 6000 block of La. 182; Alarm.
7:35 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
8:09 a.m. 900 block of Ditch Avenue; Medical.
9:44 a.m. U.S. 90 Eastbound/Federal Avenue Exit; Assistance.
10:12 a.m. 1500 block of Chestnut Drive; Disturbance.
10:33 a.m. 700 block of Egle Street; Traffic incident.
11 a.m. 1200 block of South Prescott Street; Medical.
11:22 a.m. Willow Street/Federal Avenue; Vehicle accident.
11:52 a.m. 2300 block of Elm Street; Civil matter.
11:58 a.m. 2300 block of La 70; Medical.
1:17 p.m. 1500 block of Chestnut Drive; Disturbance.
3:22 p.m. Louisiana Alley; Frequent patrols.
3:45 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
4:04 p.m. Gibson; Complaint.
4:23 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
4:50 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Arrest.
5:10 p.m. 3300 block of Youngs Road; Complaint.
19:49 p.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Reckless operation.
20:47 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Suspicious person.
Sunday, July 2
12:20 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Loud music.
12:27 a.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
12:51 a.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Unauthorized use of vehicle.
12:52 a.m. 600 block of Aucoin Street; Suspicious person.
1:49 a.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Aggravated battery.
1:50 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Disturbance.
1:51 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Narcotics complaint.
1:54 a.m. U.S. 90 Bridge; Reckless operation.
3:21 a.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Medical.
8:34 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Theft.
8:49 a.m. 100 block of Montana Street; Welfare check.
8:55 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
8:59 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
9:38 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
10:20 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
10:52 a.m. 7000 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
11:13 a.m. 500 block of Justa Street; Domestic.
11:41 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
12:31 p.m. Lafourche Parish; Theft.
1:28 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Assistance.
2:55 p.m. 200 block of Third Street; Complaint.
3:05 p.m. U.S. 90 Eastbound; Complaint.
3:13 p.m. 300 block of Eighth Street; Disturbance.
3:19 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Loud music.
3:26 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
5:07 p.m. Lawrence Park; Disturbance.
6:16 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Open door.
7:35 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Alarm.
7:37 p.m. U.S. 90 Bridge Eastbound; Traffic complaint.
7:57 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
8:01 p.m. Franklin Street/Federal Avenue; Traffic complaint.
8:09 p.m. Fifth Street/Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
8:18 p.m. Fourth/Grove streets; Complaint.
8:35 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Hit and run.
8:36 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Fireworks.
9:14 p.m. Union/Second streets/Railroad Avenue; Traffic complaint.
9:33 p.m. 700 block of Belanger Street; Complaint.
10:24 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Alarm.
Monday, July 3
12:13 a.m. 1500 block of Elm Street; Subject removal.
12:37 a.m. 1500 block of Elm Street; Complaint.
Local people braved the heat Saturday for the city of Morgan City's Lake Jam at Lake End Parkway. South 70, Clifford & Sidepiece Band, and Southern Roots performed, and food and drink were available, plus games and fun in the water.
The second annual Boat Parade is slated for July Fourth at Lake End Park. The judging begins at 2 p.m., and fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m.
The Review/Diane Miller Fears
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