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In the early 1970s, when I was a young reporter, I began to compile a card file of the named places of south Louisiana. It was a handy reference when I had to write about one of the places on quick notice — a fire or tornado, visit by a politician, or some other unfortunate incident usually being the cause. As I traveled here and there, I began to include notations such as “old steamboat stop” or “big lumber mill” or whatever, along with notes about people I might contact when I needed information.

A resolution to call a special election on a 0.25 percent sales to raise up to $700,000 annually for police and firefighter pay raises is on the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s Tuesday agenda.
Mayor Scott Fontenot said a committee made up of police and firefighters has been meeting on the issue.
Former state representative and Public Service Commission member Dale Sittig is to speak for the committee in presenting the proposal, Fontenot said.
Eunice Police pay is among the lowest in the area, he said. Police officer starting pay is $9.75 an hour.

Eunice Junior High School’s male mentors were recognized at the St. Landry Parish School Board meeting Thursday.
Quitin Doyle and Chad Lemelle were honored by Superintendent Patrick Jenkins for their volunteer efforts at the school.
Principal Dwanetta Scott said two represent Dads and Kids, which includes adult males who make themselves available at the school.
“I just asked for their presence,” she said of the men who were requested to be at the school on its first day of school last year.