Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The twang’s all here
A stamp that honors the high lonesome sound is dedicated at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame
The Postal Service’s Bluegrass stamp, honoring one of America’s most popular homegrown art forms, was dedicated at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, KY, on March 15.
“Like bluegrass, the Postal Service finds inspiration in our nation’s history — which is why we are so proud of the role we play in portraying the American experience,” said Steven W. Monteith, the organization’s chief customer and marketing officer.
“Bluegrass music is a legacy that can make us all proud, whether we’re a musician or a fan. And it is a legacy we are proud to recognize with this stamp.”
The ceremony was followed by a concert featuring Ricky Skaggs, a 2018 Bluegrass Hall of Fame inductee.
“Millions of people around the world will see this stamp and many of them will want to know more about the music. A huge door has opened up to us,” Skaggs said.
Bluegrass draws from several traditions, especially the folk music of Appalachia. It generally features acoustic string instruments, driving tempos and tight harmonies.
Ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax described it as “folk music in overdrive.”
The style gets its name from Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, a band that wove the strands of the genre into a distinct category of its own by the mid-20th century.
The stamp’s artwork was inspired by vintage bluegrass concert posters and features four instruments commonly played in bluegrass: a five-string banjo, guitar, fiddle and mandolin. The Bluegrass stamp is available in panes of 20 at Post Offices and usps.com.
Heroes
Seek and she shall find
This carrier located and reunited a lost, disoriented customer with his family
Rural Carrier Chasity Lowe was making deliveries last month in Murfreesboro, TN, when a distressed customer approached her.
The woman, Lucille Reynolds, said her husband, James, had gone missing from their home about a half-hour earlier. Because he has a medical condition, Lucille said she feared for his well-being.
Lowe said she would keep an eye out for James — and about an hour later, she spotted him sitting on steps outside a church. He appeared weak and disoriented.
The Postal Service employee called Lucille and waited with James until she arrived with other relieved family members to take him home.
Employees featured in “Heroes” receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and more
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
• Ana L. Aguerrevere and Tam Nguyen were named logistics network implementation directors. Aguerrevere previously served as Western Division’s logistics implementation strategy manager, while Nguyen was strategic initiative project manager.
• Tracy L. Damron, Atlantic Region’s operations support manager, was named New England Division’s acting logistics director.
• Veronica Y. Hale, visibility business systems manager, was named acting enterprise reporting manager.
• Aron R. Jones was named California 4 District manager. He previously served as San Jose, CA, postmaster.
• Milwaukee Postmaster Wanda P. Prater was named Louisiana District’s acting manager.
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March 27, 2024
Datebook
‘Caring for Aging Parents’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on how to care for aging parents, including an overview of the physical and mental signs of aging and ways to plan.
The session, “Caring for Aging Parents,” will be held Wednesday, March 27, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees with questions can email the Benefits and Wellness team.
March 27, 2024
Datebook
Save Manatees
The Postal Service will dedicate its Save Manatees stamp on Wednesday, March 27, in Silver Springs, FL.
The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Eastern at Silver Springs State Park, located at 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
The speakers will include Michelle Krysiak, the local postmaster, and Patrick Rose, executive director of the Save the Manatee Club.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP online.
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The twang’s all here
A stamp that honors the high lonesome sound is dedicated at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame
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Heroes
Seek and she shall find
This carrier located and reunited a lost, disoriented customer with his family
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Milestones
Appointments, awards and more
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
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‘Caring for Aging Parents’
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March27Datebook
Save Manatees