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Judge Staci Wiley introduced guest speaker Clerk of Court Chesney Baxley at the March 26th Kiwanis club meeting. Ms. Baxley worked as City for Clerk for a number of years for Judge Wiley. The Clerk of Court’s office is in charge of the courthouse according to Judge Wiley.

Ms. Baxley spoke to the club shortly after her election as Clerk of Court. After her election 2 people left the clerks office and there was no money to replace them. For a year the office only had 3 employees. One handled civil, one handled criminal, and one to do everything else.

The police jury came to her assistance and provided 4 new computers that were badly needed. They still need 2 more. This computer software has made in big difference in the services that can be provided.

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The Winn Parish Voters’ and Civic League held their 48th Annual Scholarship Banquet on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Winnfield Kindergarten Annex Cafeteria.

Dr. Richard “Rick” Gallot, president of Grambling State University was the Guest Speaker and the Winnfield Community Choir along with Pastor Lonnel Johnson, Jr. provided the inspirational song service.

The program started with Invocation by Pastor David Jewitt and the Welcome and Occasion by Mrs. Rosa Williams. Mayor Kiah Beville gave Greetings from the City of Winnfield and presented our Guest speaker, Dr. Gallot, A Key to the City. Dr. Gallot then pinned Mr. Etoy Ashley and Mayor Kiah Beville with a “G” Pin. Lighting of a Memorial Candle in Honor of Mr. Calvin Gray, a deceased member of the Winn Parish Voters’ League was done by Mr. Louis Bell, Jr.

Ryan Chappell, a director of PILOTS FOR PATIENTS, spoke to the Kiwanis club, Monday March 12th. PILOTS FOR PATIENTS was started in 2008 by Phillip Thomas. Their mission is to assist those in need of air transportation for medical purposes. The goal is to eliminate the burden of travel and to let the patient concentrate on getting better. The program is completely free of charge to qualified patients. The pilots whether they own their plane or have to rent a plane are not allowed to accept any money per FFA regulations. As of March 5th there have been 3841 missions. They fly into the smaller airports in these large cities for safety sake and less air space congestion. Most flights are to MD Anderson in Houston but they also go to St. Jude, The Texas Christian Children’s Hospital and others as needed. Usually the flights are limited to 300 – 350 miles but longer flights may be available. Patients must be ambulatory and medically stable.

Deano Thornton, representative from the Kiwanis club to the Hog Dog Trials Board, gave a history of the Hog Dog Trials. They began in 1995 as a way to honor Earl Long’s 100th birthday. The idea began with Claude L. O’Bryan and was a Saturday only event the first year. After several years and some conflict a year was missed. The next year the Hog Dog Trials was restarted with the civic clubs having ownership. Each civic club has a representative on the board. Uncle Earl’s Hog Dog Trials were trademarked so that they could not be taken out of Winn Parish.

Descendants of the late James Michael and Eula Hearne Austin (Parents of thirteen) will gather Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Hudson Camp Grounds for the Austin Family Reunion. We anticipate members from Nancy Austin Walker’s (sister to Jim Austin) family to attend. We encourage all members of this rather large Austin clan to come, bring your family photos, a favorite dish and enjoy a few hours of memories dating back to the 1800’s. 

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Delta Kappa Gamma members Amy Dantzler and Maggie Bryant presented the program to honor Epsilon State founders at the March 15 meeting. They made a DKG Southern Spice mix by combining spices which represented each of the twelve founders of the Louisiana state chapter. Members received sample containers of the spice mix at their place settings.

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The Winnfield Kiwanis Club Scholarship meal will be held Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Winn Farmers Market. The meal will include Boston Butt Steak, Green Beans, Potato Salad, Bread and Dessert.  Tickets are $8 and may be purchased from any Kiwanian.  The Kiwanis club thanks the businesses who contribute each year to our scholarship lunch. A list of those who contributed will be published after the lunch.

The meal is take out only and will be available at the Winn Farmers Market from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM on Monday, April 2nd.  For more information or to purchase tickets contact Margaret Coon at 628-2136, Rita James at 628-6133, Dr. Jerry Williams at 628-6233, Dr. Bill Gaddis at 628-2781 or any other Kiwanian.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.

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Chitipat Nachai shared about his native Thailand with Alpha Delta Kappa in February. He is shown here with his principal, Dr. Jane Griffin. 

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Dr. Bill Gaddis spoke to the Kiwanis Club about his attendance at the LaMissTenn Kiwanis District Mid-Winter convention. The meeting was held in Natchez, Ms. in February. The meeting began on Friday night and continued through the day on Saturday. The awards for the previous year were given out on Friday night. On Saturday there were 20 different workshops available and Kiwanians could attend 3 of those. Dr. Gaddis attended a workshop for secretaries, one called “What Can Kiwanis International Do For You?”, and the President’s workshop. At the President’s workshop individual presidents spoke about the difficulties in the clubs. Most problems revolved around finding new members and keeping the members that you have. 

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Cooper and Velma Garrard Little celebrate their marriage, held at the Methodist Church on March 6th, 1958. Mr. and Mrs. Little made their home most of their lives at Couley near Saline Lake. Now, they both reside together at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Winnfield, Louisiana.

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