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Federal Programs Director Bridgette Bartlett (on left) and Early Childhood Supervisor Amanda Taylor (on right) are holding books available with the infants and toddlers reading kits at the Winn Parish School Board Office. Parents of infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months are encouraged to pick up their free reading kits now. Only 36 reading kits are still available.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, in his bid for the governorship, made a swing through Winnfield on Friday, Oct 6, meeting with local residents at the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame. He was introduced by Rep Jack McFarland, and presented his plans for Louisiana, if elected governor in the upcoming gubernatorial race. Scenes show Landry visiting with constituents.

9/26 Justin T Wise W/M 27 – Aggravated Assault

9/28 Bradford B Fredieu W/M 55 – Theft Under $1,000

9/30 Dylan Caldwell W/M 18 – Aggravated Assault

10/01 Cortais Brown B/M 31 – FTA, Speeding x 3, Reckless Operation

The Winnfield Fire Department

On Oct. 14 voters are asked to consider four amendments to the Louisiana constitution. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) has released its PAR Guide to the 2023 Constitutional Amendments. This independent, nonpartisan review is designed to help voters understand the issues so they can develop their own positions on each proposition.

The Guide is educational and does not recommend how to vote. The Alta and John Franks Foundation and The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation provided support for the report.

Here is a review of each amendment on the Oct 14 ballot.

Amendment Number 1

(Prohibiting donations to conduct elections) Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of foods, goods or services from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source to conduct elections and election functions and duties unless the use is authorized by the secretary of state through policies established in accordance of the law?

Participation is needed from individuals, businesses, and groups to participate in the 2023 Fall Festival in Winnfield. It will be held on Tuesday, Oct 31 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm and will run from Main St to the First United Methodist Church to the Louisiana Political Museum.

There will be a costume contest beginning at 5:30 at the Louisiana Political Museum. Registration begins at 5:00 PM. The age groups include: 0-3 years, 4-7 years, 8-10 years, 11-13 years, 14-17 years, 18 years & Up, theme groups, and pets (one category).

A Pumpkin Decorating Contest will begin at 5:30 PM with registration at 5:00 at the Louisiana Political Museum. The age groups include: Pre-K – 1st grade, 2nd – 5th grade, 6-8th grade. Please attach child’s name, parent’s name & a contact phone number to the pumpkin.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin reminds voters that early voting for the Oct. 14 Gubernatorial Primary Election began Saturday, Sept. 30, and continues through Saturday, Oct. 7( excluding Sunday, Oct. 1) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Citizens who want to vote early may do so in person at their parish Registrar of Voters Office or at other designated locations.

Voters are encouraged to utilize Louisiana’s award-winning, free smartphone app, GeauxVote Mobile, to locate parish early voting locations, Election Day voting site, or view their sample ballot. GeauxBot, the virtual voter assistant, is also available to access pertinent election information such as registration deadlines, election dates, polling locations, and hours. GeauxBot is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by visiting voterportal. sos.la.gov or by selecting Elections and Voting on sos.la.gov.

At the weekly Kiwa n i s meeting on September 19, 2023 Bob Holeman was our guest speaker. First he spoke about the Winn Parish Journal. He is back in the news business as the new owner/publisher of the Winn Parish Journal. This is an online news journal, a quick source of news and has no agenda. It is to provide a platform for community news. Goldonna submits news about their events and he would like for someone from Calvin, Dodson, Atlanta, Sikes, etc. to send news of things happening in their communities. Advertisers pay but all news articles are free. The journal is free to subscribers. You go to winnparishjournal. com and click on join. The Journal is dropped into your email on Wednesdays.

On Oct. 14 voters are asked to consider four amendments to the Louisiana constitution. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) has released its PAR Guide to the 2023 Constitutional Amendments. This independent, nonpartisan review is designed to help voters understand the issues so they can develop their own positions on each proposition.

The Guide is educational and does not recommend how to vote. The Alta and John Franks Foundation and The Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation provided support for the report.

Here is a review of each amendment on the Oct 14 ballot.

Amendment Number 1

(Prohibiting donations to conduct elections) Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of foods, goods or services from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source to conduct elections and election functions and duties unless the use is authorized by the secretary of state through policies established in accordance of the law?

Tuesday, Oct 24 from 5:30-730, Dodson High School will host a family friendly Fall Festival. There will be lots of activities including bingo, Flossy Cotton Candy, petting zoo, haunted house, cake walk, games, dunking booth, a silent auction and tons of food and so much more. There will also be a costume contest. This ages list is as follows: Pre-K2nd, 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade. Boys and girls will be judged separately. This will begin at 6:00. Tickets are available for purchase.

The final hunter safety class of the year was held on Sept 23 at the WPSO Shooting Range. Thirty nine new hunters were certified during the recent hunter safety class. Sheriff Jordan was in attendance to address the class. The range has been used for multiple events and by many agencies with no cost. It has received many upgrades with grants received through the NRA.