PMC to Host Hurricane Prep Event on June 23

Plaquemines Medical Center will host another Healthier Community Series event on Thursday, June 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Port Sulphur YMCA, located at 278 Civic Dr., in Port Sulphur.

College News

• Nunez Community College in Chalmette has named 147 students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. The following students from Belle Chasse earned a 3.5 or better GPA while completing at least 12 hours of instruction: Thomas Boudreaux, Audrie Jones, Cassie Rocha and Kent Rocha.

BVES Applauds AR Goal Achievers

Boothville-Venice Elementary School is excited to congratulate the students who achieved their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal for the fourth nine weeks.

IN THE GARDEN: Creole Tomato Time

One of my favorite vegetables is again in abundance. This morning I made a BLT for breakfast and simmered some tomato and hot pepper salsa with some herbs from the garden and canned it up in mason jars for use later. My windowsill is crowded with Creole tomatoes in various stages of coloring up.

IN THE GARDEN: Prepare the Landscape for Hurricane Season

Here in southeast Louisiana, June 1 marks the start of everyone’s least favorite season. It’s predicted to be a rough one, so prepare your landscape now. With a few days of prep work you will have one less thing to worry about when a hurricane has us in the sights.

Five Generations of Love

Pictured: Mr. Harold Buras, 91 years of age, formerly of Boothville and retiree of the Ostrica Locks, holding his new great-great-granddaughter, Elliana Reign LoCoco. Seated next to Mr. Buras is Elliana’s mother, Angelika LoCoco.

Chevron Oronite Partners with Plaquemines Community CARE Centers Foundation, Inc.

In another show of support for Plaquemines Parish, Chevron Oronite Oak Point has once again partnered with the Plaquemines Community CARE Centers Foundation, Inc. This partnership and donation will help fund the agency’s School Outreach Counseling Program.

Archeologist Speaking on Ancient Sites in Southeast Louisiana at June 7 Plaquemines Historical Association Meeting

Brian Ostahowski is the President of the Delta Chapter of the Louisiana Archaeological Society, based in New Orleans, will be the guest speaker at the Plaquemines Parish Historical Association meeting on Tuesday, June 7. He will be speaking on recent archeological research in southeast Louisiana.

Plaquemines Parish Library Summer Reading Program Presents “Oceans of Possibilities”

Readers of all ages will dive into the ocean depths this summer as Plaquemines Parish Public Libraries presents “Oceans of Possibilities” during the library summer program.

2022 Seafood Festival Royalty Announced

“Life is a journey and only you hold the map!” The evening of Sunday, May 22, was enchanting.