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tion of coastal projects in response to receipt of Deepwater Horizon settlement funds. • Securing permit approvals and funding to build and operate the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project.

Lesson _rough a Contemporary Artist I had a very interesting adventure on Wednesday, May 24, with some friends from St. Bernard.

This past week Americans celebrated Memorial Day. A day dedicated to the sacrifices of those men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

25 YEARS AGO • Sherri Thomas received a B.A. degree from the University of Southern Mississippi during 1998 spring commencement on May 15.

New Louisiana Constitution? The last time Louisiana voters adopted a new state constitution was back in 1974. The document took a year to write by 132 delegates who were part of a convention known as CC 73.

As a service to its readers, The St. Bernard Voice reports arrests and suits filed in the St. Bernard Parish. Information listed here is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but due to the possibility of human or mechanical errors in filing, entering, and transcribing documents, this information is not guaranteed. Before acting on this information, please consult the official records.

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a New Orleans man wanted by the New Orleans Police Department for an armed robbery by carjacking that took place in New Orleans, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

I enjoy focusing on cinematic gems nobody ever talks about or remembers. In rare cases, some of these titles warrant the same exemplary praise that popular films like THE WIZARD OF OZ and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE have received. One such title is Clarence Brown’s THE HUMAN COMEDY from 1943, a wonderfully uplifting, patriotic and at times perfectly heartbreaking portrait of American life during World War II.

Even with occasional afternoon pop up thunderstorms, we are in a bit of a drought according to the weather data. It’s no secret that springtime means nice sunny weather and less of a chance of rain (festival season anyone?), but I’m starting to see some common heat and drought related issues come up in gardens, including my own. Spider mites love hot, dry weather. They are very small, barely visible with the naked eye. A handheld magnifying glass is strong enough to make them visible. Spider mites are less than one millimeter long and are usually red or brown in coloration. They prefer to feed on the underside of the leaves, but in heavy infestations they can be found on the topside of the foliage. They damage the leaves by creating speckled areas, flecks or “stipples” on the leaf surface, which can turn it a grayish or whitish color. The leaves look almost dusty in appearance. Spider mites can also produce webbing, which can be found on the leaves and twigs of the plant. I am seeing spider mite activity on squashes, cucumbers, citrus, tomatoes, eggplant, and sunflower leaves in my garden. Spraying the plants with a strong blast of water from the hose can reduce their populations some. Applying an insecticidal soap or horticultural oil in the early evening can also help to reduce their numbers. Be sure to spray the undersides of the leaves. If the above methods aren’t working, applying an miticide (not an insecticide, which can sometimes make them breed more!) can be an option. Use a search engine to look up “LSU AgCenter 2020 Insect Pest Management Guide” for the free PDF version that sorts chemicals by crop and pest. You can also reach out and I can look up some options and share them with you if you are unable to access the guide.