June 2022

Mime Performs at Library

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Lake Arthur youth enjoy a free performance by Chatty the Mime, a New Orleans native who has captivated audiences with whimsical antics for over a decade. Visit Jeff Davis Library’s website at jdplibrary.org to find out what other funfilled programs are in store for are youth this summer. Submitted photo

Make eggs the main course

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On those days when home cooks are searching the cupboards and refrigerator for some culinary inspiration, they need look no further than the egg carton. Often relegated to breakfast time, eggs can be the main ingredient or stars of meals any time of the day. In fact, they’re a common component of quiches, fritatas and souffles.

SALVIAS

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Here at the LSU AgCenter, we choose new Louisiana Super Plant selections each fall and spring. Usually, only a particular cultivar or variety of a plant receives this prestigious designation. But this year, we couldn’t pick just one.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries in emergency rooms in 2020. In addition, injuries and deaths from fireworks increased by 50 percent between 2019 and 2020. Forty-four percent of those injuries were burns, 30 percent involved the hands and fingers and 22 percent affected the head, face and ears. USCPSC data also indicated that 15 percent of injuries affected the eyes. The majority of injuries (66 percent) occurred around the July 4th holiday, but it’s important that individuals exercise caution whenever they celebrate with fireworks. And those precautionary measures should remain in place when using sparklers, which the USCPSC indicates caused 900 injuries in 2020.

Caffeine sensitivity grows as people age

Dear Doctors: I think that as I get older, I may be developing a sensitivity to caffeine. If that’s actually something that can happen, it will make me very sad. I have always loved my cup of coffee in the morning, but now I find that it makes me a bit racy. I would love to understand why.

Stay safe this summer

Boaters should take necessary precautions to ensure this summer is filled with fun and not fatalities.

Reading program forestalls ‘summer slide’

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Summer is an important time for students to keep reading and improve their language skills.

Are you wild about bookazines?

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Did you get your copy of “Queen Elizabeth II: Reign in Pictures” in time for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee ceremonies?

Lena Mae Spell

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It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Lena Mae Spell announce the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on May 31, 2022, at the age of 84.