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Take care of roses during summer

Take care of roses during summer

by Dan Gill, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

Summer heat stresses many plants in our landscapes. Along with other plants, most roses are not especially happy during the extreme heat of mid- to late summer. Come to think of it, neither are most gardeners.

Proper care is important as roses enter this most stressful time of the year. Regular watering, mulching, deadheading and controlling insects, diseases and weeds are the major issues we deal with.

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McNeese announces June leisure learning classes

McNeese announces June leisure learning classes

The following is a news release from McNeese State University:

The McNeese State University Leisure Learning Program will offer several non-credit courses in June, which are designed for self-improvement and enjoyment.

The following courses will be offered:

Microsoft Excel 2010, Level 2: Working With Multiple Workbooks, 6:15–8:15 p.m., June 18 and 20.

Ukelele for Beginners, 7:30–8:45 p.m., Tuesdays, June 18-July 16.

Concealed Handgun, 5:30–9:30 p.m., June 18 and 20.

Sulphur PD announce arrests from May 28-30

Sulphur PD announce arrests from May 28-30

The following is a news release from the Sulphur Police Department:

The Sulphur Police Department has reported that from May 28-30, officers of the department investigated six traffic accidents, reporting one injury and issued forty-three traffic citations.

Officers also responded to several other incidents resulting in two arrests:

Fourth Annual Memorial Sports Medicine Symposium set for June 15

Fourth Annual Memorial Sports Medicine Symposium set for June 15

The Fourth Annual Memorial Sports Medicine Symposium will be held on Saturday, June 15 at L'Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles.

This year, the Symposium will feature presentations on sports-related injuries and treatments in the fields of orthopaedics and orthopaedic trauma, family medicine, physical therapy and athletic training.

This year's special guest speaker will be Dr. Timothy Kremchek, Medical Director and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Cincinatti Reds.

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Movies in the Square continues with 'Madagascar 3' on June 15

Movies in the Square continues with 'Madagascar 3' on June 15

The Movies in the Square series continues June 15 with a special showing of "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Square, located at 1015 Ruth St. in Sulphur. This event is free and open to the public.

Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Scientists investigate use of nanoparticles to target ag chemicals

Scientists investigate use of nanoparticles to target ag chemicals

by Tobie Blanchard

Cristina Sabliov was charged with finding a way to apply nanotechnology to agriculture.

Sabliov, a scientist in the LSU AgCenter Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, uses nanotechnology to develop better delivery systems for antioxidants and nutraceuticals.

While there are many potential applications of nanotechnology, Sabliov said food agriculture was not one that she had considered for her research program.

So far, nanotechnology studies in her laboratory have been done on just fungi and animals.

LDEQ places second in EPA EnviroFlash National Challenge

LDEQ places second in EPA EnviroFlash National Challenge

The following is a news release from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality:

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality placed second in the 2013 EnviroFlash Challenge by adding 479 new subscribers from April 8 to May 31 of 2013. Thirty agencies throughout the nation competed and recruited a total of 2,179 new subscribers nationwide.