Archive | June, 2013

Deaths

Elisabeth “Cookie” Kane Elisabeth “Cookie” Kane, 93, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Pass Christian, Miss. surrounded by her family.  She was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was of the Catholic Faith. Cookie, as all knew her, was a registered nurse working in hospitals.  She […]

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Gavin Jesse Morain

Gavin Jesse Morain

Kaleb and Heather Penico Morain of Panama City Beach, Fla. are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Gavin Jesse. Gavin was born Jan. 23, 2013, at Sacred Heart of the Emerald Coast Hospital in Miramar, Fla.  He weighed seven pounds, five ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dr. Jesse […]

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Cameron Mikaela Rogers

Cameron Mikaela Rogers

Alexandra Graycin and Samantha Isabelle are excited to announce the birth of their baby sister Cameron Mikaela.  Proud parents are Christopher and Dawn Rogers of Central. Cameron was born April 26, 2013, at Woman’s Hospital.  She weighed six pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.  Proud grandparents are Johnny and Jenny Rogers of Sorrento […]

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Katherine Lejeune, Damon Beck To Wed in Cancun, Mexico in July

Katherine Lejeune, Damon Beck To Wed in Cancun, Mexico in July

CANCUN — Katherine Lejeune and Damon Beck to wed in July. The bride-elect is the daughter of Randall and Deanie Lejeune of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rolance Lejeune and the late Mr. and Mrs. Elter Smith. Katherine is a graduate of Central High School and Louisiana State […]

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Local Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Local Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary

PRIDE — It was a lovely spring day in Baton Rouge, LA on June 7, 1953, when young US Marine Sgt. Paul Donald Bozeman married his beautiful bride, Kathleen Lively.  They had been friends since childhood. Sixty years later they celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow.  They […]

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Austin Watts, Meagan Roy were Wed April 13 at Journey Church

Austin Watts, Meagan Roy were Wed April 13 at Journey Church

CENTRAL — Meagan Ashleigh Roy, and Austin Milton Watts, both of Greenwell Springs, were married in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony April 13, 2013, at Journey Church in Central. Pastor Jay Coleman officiated. The bride is the daughter of Michael Hebert and Clarissa Hebert, of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of Robert L. Case of […]

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Lauren McKenzie, Benjamin Sagona Exchanged Vows

Lauren McKenzie, Benjamin Sagona Exchanged Vows

BATON ROUGE — Lauren Ashley McKenzie and Benjamin Paul Sagona, both of Baton Rouge, were married in a 7 p.m. ceremony on June 1, 2013, at Oak Lodge Reception Center.  Rev. Glen Miers officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Shelia McKenzie of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter of Lois […]

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A+PEL Members Play Key Role in Spring Session of Louisiana Legislature

A+PEL Members Play Key Role in Spring Session of Louisiana Legislature

Teachers Group Says It Advocates for Kids, Instead of Themselves EDITOR’S NOTE: Based in Baton Rouge, the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) is a group of 8,000 non-union teachers and administrators, whose roots go back to 1976.  They say they take a professional approach and advocates on behalf of students instead of themselves.  They […]

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Petition Could Begin for Southeast Baton Rouge

Petition Could Begin for Southeast Baton Rouge

New City for EBR SOUTHEAST — After one win and one loss in the recently complete session of the Louisiana Legislature, supporters of the Southeast Baton Rouge Community School District have a new mission — they are actively considering the process of incorporating a new city in the southeast part of the parish A community […]

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What’s Happening Around Capital City

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city: Thursday, June 27 • Heritage Lecture Series • 6 p.m. Rod Dreher, American writer and editor, LSU graduate, and resident of St. Francisville, will join Foundation for Historical Louisiana members and guests as the featured speaker in its Heritage Lecture series at the […]

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