Lifestyle

The CCLM (Caring Christian Ladies and Men) collected over 500 sweatshirts. The shirts were packed and delivered to the Cajun Navy warehouse in Baton Rouge. The crates were then packed onto an 18wheeler and delivered to the North Carolina hurricane victims. Many thanks to the people of Winn Parish who stepped up and made this project such a huge success.

Susie Miller (Recording Secretary), Amanda Taylor (Treasurer), Gena Hatcher (1st Vice President), Theresa Hendrix (President), Emily Kelly (State Recording Secretary), Tiffany Martin (2nd Vice President) and Susi Jones (Corresponding Secretary). Delta Kappa Gamma Welcomes New Officers

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, on Saturday morning October 26, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. families, friends and supporters from the community gathered on Main Street to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Virtual Event, Making Strides of Strides On the Go. The registered team name for the group in Winnfield was WinnStrong2gether!

For this event supporters, survivors and thrivers in attendance safely enjoyed a leisurely one -mile walk down Main Street, blocked around to Center Street then back to Main Street, which was festively decorated for the occasion with pink signs and pink bows for Breast Cancer Awareness.

The walk ended on the parking lot of the Winn Parish Library where there were over 50 balloons released as a show of support for the fighters, admiration for the survivors and to honor the lives of those we lost to Breast Cancer. Before leaving those in attendance were led in a heartfelt prayer of support, encouragement and hope.

The International Paper Foundation presented a literacy grant of $1,000 to the Cradle to College service-learning initiative at Northwestern State University. Funds will be used to purchase materials for literacy bags that are given to at-risk children in the Natchitoches area. The Cradle to College initiative provides youngsters and their families with literacy activities, resources and support so they can engage in reading and play activities at home. Dr. Michelle Fazio-Brunson spearheads the project that began as an intervention initiative aimed at redirecting atrisk children who are statistically more likely to be incarcerated later in life. Students and faculty in the School of Education collect, organize and distribute the literacy bags at no charge to recipients. The project has been an important component of the NSU student experience for several years. From left are Dr. Neeru Deep, dean of the College of Education and Human Development; Dr.

ELA mastery rate improves for students in grades 3-8, students with disabilities in grades 3-8 improve overall mastery rate for third consecutive year

(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released LEAP results for the 2023-2024 school year today. Statewide data shows Louisiana students maintained recent gains made on the state assessment that measures proficiency in core academic subjects. The English/language arts (ELA) mastery rate for students in grades 3-8 improved by one point and students with disabilities in grades 3-8 grew their overall mastery rate for the third consecutive year.

The “Ray Cage Morning Show” has been launched from the local radio station in an effort to unify the city of Winnfield. Winnfield is a city that is rich in culture and full of amazing, highly intelligent and high achieving people. With the potential that exists in the city and parish, we are in a position to surpass all of the surrounding cities that are presenting flourishing. If we could just come together and work together collectively, then the sky would be the limit. We believe that this radio show could serve as a platform and an avenue that could usher us into prosperity. It’s about communicating and moving together as a city, as one, on the same page. So, tune in on Sunday mornings at 9am to the local radio station for the “Ray Cage Morning Show”.

Forty-one Winn parish youth spent a week at 4-H Camp Grant Walker m Pollock, LA. “Camp Grant Walker, Packed Full of Fun, Friend, and Memories” was this year’s theme. The 4-H’ers camped June 24-27 with youth from Rapides, Bossier, Jackson, St. Mary, Morehouse, West Carroll, and Beauregard parishes. Campers participated m educational tracks including Outdoor Adventures, Water Safety, Food and Fitness, Art and Crafts, Wetlands, Science, Engineering, and Technology and Gardening. They also had recreation time for activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, line dancing, camp store, and tubing. Night activities included a talent show, dance, movies, guest speakers, swimming, and arts and crafts. Camping is one of the most valuable experiences a child can have. It is a learning experience that helps children appreciate the outdoors, live together as a group, get along with others, and appreciate people with different interests and backgrounds.

Truevine Baptist Church will celebrate their Pastor and 1st Lady’s, Johnny and Cashelia Martin, 5th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday, August 4 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor G. Tomell Hamms of New Zion Baptist Church. Everyone is invited.

Tuesday, May 21, the Kiwanis club recognized its 2024 scholarship recipients. They are Halle Roton from Calvin High School and MacKenzie Green and Lauren Rouse from Winnfield Senior High School. Scholarship Committee Chairman Lamar Tarver presented each girl with a certificate and a $750 check. Halle Roton will attend Northwestern State for a Bachelor of Science in Radiological sciences with a concentration in ultrasound. She is planning to work this summer and commute to Northwestern in the fall. Mackenzie Green plans to attend La Tech in Kinesiology working toward being a Physical Therapist. She would like to eventually earn a doctorate and own her own clinics. Lauren Rouse also plans to attend La Tech working toward a degree in Animal Science planning to be a veterinarian. She is moving to Ruston in 2 weeks planning to get a job hopefully in a veterinarian’s office and start school in the fall.

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Left to right: Ambrie Gauthier, Scarlett Shell, Ashton Bates, Brody Perot, Carter Hylton. Teacher Kim Dupree, Kiwanians Margaret Coon and Kim Futrell.

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Left to right: Brooklyn Chandler, Denton Glaze, Memphis Northcutt, Jason Garcia, Bryleigh Hayes. Kiwanian: Mary Lou Blackley, Principal Wendy Miller, Kiwanian: Ethel Howell