The Postal Service held a special dedication ceremony for the Allen Toussaint stamp in Madison, WI, last month.
Diana Nygaard, Madison’s postmaster, and Wanda Prater, Wisconsin District manager, took part in the event, which brought together residents, community leaders and USPS employees to pay tribute to the New Orleans musical icon.
“His influence is woven into the fabric of American music, and this stamp serves as a lasting tribute to his legacy,” Nygard said.
The Toussaint stamp is the 48th in the Postal Service’s Black Heritage series.
Running a tight ship
El Prado, NM, has a new postmaster: Scott Mizen,who has been with USPS for 28 years.
Mizen was previously postmaster in Chandler, AZ, and a customer service supervisor at the Chandler Anderson Springs Post Office. He started his career in Chandler as a letter carrier.
He said he tries to run a tight ship, “making sure our customers are happy, all our packages are getting last-mile scans, and all mail is delivered on time.”
Maybe that comes from his stint in the U.S. Navy, where he served aboard submarines for eight years.
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