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Wed
04
Nov

Turner Speaks at Recent Kiwanis Meeting

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Kathy Turner, FINS (Families in Need of Services) officer, spoke to the Kiwanis club, Monday, October 26, 2015. This program has been available since 1994 and is under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court. The office is located in the Winn Parish District Attorney’s office but is not part of the DA’s services.
 
Wed
04
Nov

American Legion Auxiliary Holds October Meeting

The Everett S. Fick American Legion Auxiliary District 8, Unit 9 held their October 2015 meeting at the Briarwood Caroline Dorman Nature Preserve in Saline, Louisiana. Briarwood is the birthplace and home of Caroline Dorman, a world renowned naturalist, author and artist. She was the first woman to be hired in the United States Forest Service.
 
Wed
28
Oct

Sapphire Sisters

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Alpha Delta Kappa members Dr. Jane Griffin and Mrs. Charlotte Ward were recognized as “Sapphire Sisters” for their 35 years of membership. Left to right: Dr. Deona Austin, Omicron President; Mrs. Diana LeBlanc, state president; Mrs. Barbara LeBlanc, state president-elect; Dr. Jane Griffin; and Mrs. Charlotte Ward.
 
 

 

Wed
28
Oct

Bond Speaks at Recent Kiwanis Meeting

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Wade Bond with the Central Louisiana Children’s Advocacy Center spoke to the Winnfield Kiwanis club, Monday, October 19, 2015. Bond is also associated with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. The Children’s Advocacy program helps children who have been sexually abused. In the past, children had to tell their story numerous times to numerous people and it was very hard on them.
 
 
Wed
21
Oct

Photo Contest ends Oct. 31

Can you capture the “Spirit of Winn Parish” in a photograph? The Winn Chamber of Commerce and the Pea Patch Gallery will host the “Spirit of Winn Parish” photography contest to see who can capture the “spirit” of the Winn area, town and people.
 

 

Wed
21
Oct

Kisatchie Quilt Guild Holds Meeting October 15, 2015

The Kisatchie Quilt Guild met for the regular meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the First Assembly of God Church. Opening prayer was offered by Carolyn Bramlett and Patsy Beaubouef leading the Pledge of Allegiance. President Martha Jordan welcomed members and guest Virginia Stringer of Jonesboro.
 
Wed
14
Oct

American Legion Auxiliary September Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary, Everett S. Fick Unit 9, Area B, District of Winnfield, met on Wednesday, September 30lh at 5:30 pm at Fox’s Pizza Den. The purpose of the meeting was to honor local high school girls who represented Winn Parish at Girls State, which was held earlier in the summer at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
 
Wed
14
Oct

Emergency Department Receives National Award

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the Emergency Department has been named 4Q 2015 Studer Group® Emergency Department of the Quarter. NRMC was selected out of 600 hospitals nationwide. As noted by the Studer Group, NRMC’s Emergency Department has improved patient satisfaction and decreased wait times.
 
Wed
07
Oct

Capture the Spirit of Winn Parish in Photo Contest

Can you capture the “Spirit of Winn Parish” in a photograph? The Winn Chamber of Commerce and the Pea Patch Gallery will host the “Spirit of Winn Parish” photography contest to see who can capture the “spirit” of the Winn area, town and people.
 
Wed
07
Oct

Cheek Speaks at Atlanta Branch Library

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Marion Cheek, is District Representative for a 115 year old Publishing and Outreach Organization, Christian Record Services for the Blind (and National Camps for Blind Children) and who recently spoke to the young boys and girls present at Atlanta Branch Library, concerning the BLIND here in our community.
 

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