Lifestyle
2010 Washington Parish Free Fair honoree announced
William Russell “Bill” Durden has been named 2010 Washington Parish Fair Honoree. Durden, who passed away in 2009, dedicated 36 years of his life as a fair volunteer.
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Memories of going back to school not always good
Getting back to school brings warm thoughts for many of us, and less than warm for others. I always loved going to school and so did my children…all but one.
Angela Warner Fund receives donations at benefit tournament
A monetary donation was made by the Miss Louisiana Florida Parishes and Miss Louisiana Northshore Titleholders to the Angela Warner Fund at the benefit softball tournament held recently in Franklinton.
50th anniversary celebration
Angel and Percy Stafford of Bogalusa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday. The Staffords, both from Bogalusa, were married at Annunciation Catholic Church on Sept. 4, 1960. They spent the majority of their marriage in the Houston area where Percy worked as an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Mission Control Center. Mrs. Stafford spent many years in the medical profession after graduating from Charity Hospital in New Orleans. They returned to Bogalusa in 1997. The couple recently attended a special mass at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Metairie to have their union blessed, and were joined by family to enjoy a week-long celebration on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where they had spent their honeymoon. Their children, Melanie (Mark) Mauldin of Ridgefield, Conn. and Michael (Sonja) Stafford of Yuma, Ariz., and grandchildren, Harrison, Matthew and Emily Mauldin, as well as other family members, enjoyed an elegant dinner party at The Chimneys historical restaurant.
The beauty of small towns
As you travel around this great country, you can see a lot of different places, different people, and many different opportunities. The big cities are exciting, offer a lot of pleasurable sights, things to see and do, and a multitude of places to shop and eat. Everyone likes to visit bigger cities, but we all like to come back to the home-like atmosphere of the small towns.
Retirement celebrated
A celebration was held Aug. 29 at Memorial Baptist Church for Lucille Smith, who recently retired as church secretary after 19 years of faithful and inspirational service. She also had served since 1991 as secretary to Calvary Baptist Church which joined Memorial in 2000. As her family members looked on she was awarded a beautiful engraved platter and basket of flowers. In her honor, a dinner on the grounds took place along with inspiring music by the Crowe family.
Births
William “Liam” Michael Gill
William and Lindsay Gill announce the birth of their son, William “Liam” Michael Gill, on Friday, April 9, 2010. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
LSU Bogalusa Medical Center
Ti shawn J. Gatlin
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Easton Eliah Garcia
Engagements & Weddings
Miss McGehee, Sharp to exchange vows Sept. 11
Mike and Betty Gill of Franklinton and Johnny McGehee of Bogalusa announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Louise McGehee to Derek Wayne Sharp, the son of Jerry Wayne and Beverly Sharp of Jackson, Miss., and Robert and Patricia Thigpen Mitchell Sr. of Alexandria.
Couple marries at Glacier National Park
Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jordan, nee Maggie Dougherty, are shown after their marriage ceremony on Aug. 1, 2010, at Apgar Amphitheatre in Glacier National Park, Montana. Bo is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jordan Jr. of Meridian, Miss. His mother is the former Marilyn Moak of Bogalusa. Bo’s maternal grandparents, also from Bogalusa, are Earl Moak and the late Ruby Moak.
Miss Saucier, Pace plan Nov. 5 wedding in Franklinton
Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Saucier Jr. of Bogalusa are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Megan LeAnn Saucier, to Adam Matthew Pace, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Pace of Franklinton.
Mingo-Foster wedding set Sept. 4 in Baton Rouge
Louisa Mingo of Angie would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Natasha Trennese Mingo, to Richard Kelvin Foster Jr., the son of Millicent Yvette Foster and Richard Kelvin Foster Sr., all of Angie.
Fland, Darden wed June 5 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Qiana M. Fland and Sharrod K. Darden were united in marriage on June 5, 2010 at the Withrow Nature Preserve Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Education
Recipes
Supercharged Soups
As the weather turns cooler, soup is a delicious and healthful way to warm up. From homemade to prepared varieties, nourishing soups also can satisfy your hunger by making you feel full longer.
Back to School means
By Jan Gibson
Juicy and Delicious
One of life’s most sensual experiences is to go out to the tomato garden on a warm afternoon and pick a fresh, sun-ripened tomato.
The Fun of Cake Decorating
obbies offer a sense of accomplishment as well as many forms of expression. There’s one hobby that has recently gained in popularity as perhaps the sweetest option of all — cake decorating.
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