Lifestyle

Mrs Nikki Triplett and Mr Kenny Higgs were recently given the “We Can, We Will” award. These two teachers love their school and have given so much to the student body and all of their extracurriculers. Congratulations to you both.

Chet Atkins introduced Robert Gentry to the Kiwanis club, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Mr. Gentry came to tell the story of his experiences with Governor Earl Long. Gentry grew up in Marthaville and was poor but decided he wanted to make something of his life so after high school graduation he attended Northwestern State College and graduated with a degree in journalism. He worked for several area newspapers and now has an office at the radio station in Many and is on the Open Line program with Ted Dumas.

In the summer of 1960 Gentry was a 20 year old student at Northwestern in journalism. He had no car.

It was a day of celebration for All Hours Fitness, Winnfield location. Members of Winn Chamber of Commerce were present for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Also on hand were the owners of AHF who own 16 or 17 locations throughout Texas and Louisiana. The Winnfield location itself has been in business for 25 years. This is the second location. AHF was originally opened down town and then moved to the current location at 6252, US-167. It began with just the original co ed area. In 2019, the ladies area was added. In December, 2022 the new expansion began and was completed in March, 2023.

Eight Winfield Middle School students participated in the Cenla Beginners Honor Band at Buckeye High School recently. Those who participated were: Raishun Harris, Natalie Cormier, Alyesha Green, Deacon Sonnier, Cyrus Mockosher, Judson Jordan, Roy Schnieder, Samuel James.

Congratulations to the local National Library Week winners for the Cajun gift basket drawing. They are as follows: Charlon Ramey-Main Branch, Nancy Beach-Atlanta Branch, Kim Trawick-Calvin Branch, Kaitlyn Saurier-Dodson Branch, Chastity McDaniel-Sikes Branch. Brookshire’s furnished all of the goodies for the baskets.

Three women educators were initiated into the Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma at the April 25 meeting held at the Louisiana Political Museum. They were Bethany Riley, Karla Higginbothom, and Susi Jones. Following the traditional ceremony, the new initiates were welcomed into the organization by Alpha Beta members.

Calvin High School (L-R): Rhett Emmons, Abby Grace Carpenter, Emilee Williamson, Madison Freeman, Kiwanian Dylan Womack. Not pictured: Reece Reed

Have you got pasta? Pasta is one of the least expensive items in the grocery store, with multiple choices. You can choose from macaroni, egg noodles, tri-colored spirals, spaghetti, and more.

And the recipes are endless. You can simply cook it and serve with your favorite sauce. Spaghetti Alfredo can be served plain, or with meats and vegetables. The number of ways to use pasta is almost endless.

You can also use it to make any number of awesome, delicious salads. Many casseroles also call for pasta – from a simple Chicken and Rice to a more detailed Lasagna.

Pasta is also simple to make yourself, calling for just flour, eggs oil, and salt. This can then be rolled out on a floured board, cut into strips, and hung to dry (or cooked right away, if you prefer!)

The Winnfield community will once more be able to hear in person the Christian country music star Jan Harbuck of Monroe when she returns to town Sunday, April 16, to assist First Presbyterian Church of Winnfield with her second benefit Concert.

The artist has written and recorded in Nashville some 50 songs. She’s performed with such Gospel greats as the Blackwood Brothers, the Oak Ridge Boys and The Happy Goodmans. Some of her nominations include Female Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year. Her February 2023 release marked her 11th album and she is delighted that here newest album is inhand for her Winnfield appearance.

A citywide egg hunt was held on Saturday, April 8, at the First Methodist Church in Winnfield. Over 7,000 eggs were hid and retrieved by children in the community. There was an abundance of food and games as well as bouncy houses. In conjunction with the egg hunt was the annual scavenger hunt that began on Monday and ended on Saturday with the grand prize be won by Leslie Rawlinson. Over 20 merchants donated to this event. The weather didn’t hinder the fun the event.