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The 1st Annual Winnfield FFA Open Car Show was held on August 26. The event was a huge success and has everyone already looking forward to next year’s event that promises to be even bigger and better.

The heat didn’t keep spectators away and the location, which was at WSHS, offered shade. Sponsors graciously made donations to help prepare for the event as well.

Below are the results. Winnfield FFA Chapter raised over $2,500 and are getting closer to being fully funded for national.

Below is a list of the winners: Sponsor Award- Sheriff Cranford Jordan #34- Jason Gregoire, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Sponsor Award- Golding Barge Line # 43 Mike Carlton , 1932 Ford Roadster

Students’ Choice Award

#46 Martin Brister , 1958 Ford Skyliner Top 10-Sponsored by PK Smith

#3 Michael Woods, 2019 Ford Mustang GT

#7- Todd Hundley, 1969 Plymouth GTX

#9- Kim Brantley, 1978 Chevy Camaro

State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis, in collaboration with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, in effect as of August 25, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., prohibits ALL private burning, with no limitations, pursuant to authority under R.S. 40:1602. This order shall remain in effect until rescinded.

This updated burn ban order coincides with a separate burn ban order issued by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry prohibiting all agricultural burning including by not limited to prescribed burning.

Violation of this burn ban order could result in civil and/or criminal penalties.

Mr. Donnie Moon, LSU AgCenter County Agent Winn Parish, was present at the regular monthly meeting of the Winn Parish Police Jury. He explained that drought monitoring is going to start by placing a rain gauge in other parts of the parish as there is only one in the northern part of the parish. One will be at the courthouse and one will be in the southern part of the parish. He further explained that this is the reason that money is not going out to the farmers and producers here in Winn Parish, because there was no way to gauge the moisture.

Wayne Duperron, West Fraser Manager, spoke to the Kiwanis Club Tuesday, August 15th. He has been at the Winnfield plant for 4 years. He was the number 2 man for 3 years and became the manager on July 1, 2023. He was born and raised in Michigan about 10 miles south of Detroit. Because of that he began his career in the automotive industry. After changes with the automotive industry and his job he began working in the lumber industry. He has been in the south for over 20 years. He and his wife live in Sikes. She is from Plain Dealing and wanted to be closer to her mother.

West Fraser wants to be involved in the community and he was told to be involved in the community hence his speaking to the Kiwanis club.

Per Winn Parish Ordinance 003 of 2006, I hereby declare a BURN BAN on all outside burning in Winn Parish effective at 6 am on Friday, August 4, 2023. It shall remain in effect until further notice.

The BURN BAN shall not apply to prescribed burns by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, by those trained and certified by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry or by those who conduct prescribed burning as a “generally accepted agriculture practice” as defined by the Louisiana Right to Farm Law (R.S. 3:3601 et seq.).

The current KBDI puts Winn Parish in a SEVERE DROUGHT Condition.

Violation of this BURN BAN may result in a $500 fine and/or six months in jail.

Harry Foster Fire Chief Winn Parish Fire District #3

Teachers, staff, and students began the new school year on Tuesday, Aug 8. Each school was prepared to welcome students as they arrived for their first day back. For some it’s a transitional time, as those from Atlanta High School are facing the changes of placement at Winnfield schools due to its closing.

Still, by evidence of the pictures posted on social media and those being sent to us here at Winn Parish Enterprise, parents and students set out to make the first day back a good one.

Also on hand were deputies at each school. Sheriff Cranford Jordan states that deputies will be assigned at each school during the school year. He added that they were able to do this at no cost to the schools due to the recent payoff of the detention center.

We hope that students, teachers and staff have a wonderful 2023-24 school year. Cont’d pages 3 and 4

There are several local races on tap for the October 14 Gubernatorial Primary Election. The last day to qualify was August 10.

Here in Winn Parish the sheriff ’s race is one of the most talked about with three candidates running for that position. The sitting sheriff, Cranford Jordan, is hoping for another four year term while his opponents, current Police Jury President Josh McAllister and former police sergeant Dylan Womack are both contenders for that position.

Current Clerk of Court Chesney Creel Chandler is unopposed, as is Winn Parish Coroner Dr. James Lee.

The Tax Assessor race will bring two candidates. The current Winn Parish Tax Assessor Lawrence Desadier faces opponent Chet Atkins.

Louisiana Forestry Association, Cenla Forestry Industry, and Higher Education Parlners Support Winnfield, La., August 10, 2023 Starting (his Fall, students at the Huey P. Long Campus of Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTeC) will have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Forest Technology.

“Forcsllcchnology and timber management are critical components of our local economy,” said Huey P. Long Campus Dcan Jeff Johnson. “This new associate degree program will offer our students an opportunity to expand their skills in this vital and growing field.”

Initially launched as a technical diploma to meet the growing demand for skilled forest professionals, the Foresl Technology Program has achieved tremendous sueccss over thc years, explaincd Forest Technology Instructor Jordan Franks. The program has now received official approval for elevation to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

The WSHS Auditorium was filled with those who educate and nurture our most precious commodities, our children, on Aug 7. The room was filled with teachers and staff of Winn Parish schools, there to receive emergency preparedness and response training provided by LSU NCBRT/ACE.

LSU NCBRT/ACE is a nationally recognized center for emergency preparedness and response training to both the national and international emergency response community. LSU NCBRT/ACE also participates in the Grants to States for School Emergency Management (GSEM) program to deliver different trainings to Louisiana Schools for emergency management.

The morning began with the invocation being led by James King the principal of Winnfield Primary School, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance that was led by Allen Parker teacher at Dodson High School.