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The following press release was received from the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, in recognition of Winnfield’s own Ms. Elizabeth Price and a recent recognition she received.

(Baton Rouge, LA – July 25,2017) The Louisiana Nursing Home Association announced today that Elizabeth Price has been chosen by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a future leader in long term and post-acute care. Ms. Price will join the Association’s Future Leaders program, a year-long program that offers training and guidance for long term and post-acute care professionals.

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Last week the Winn Playground and Recreation Board hosted a very special art camp for some of the students who are eagerly waiting for the first day of school. It was not only an educational camp, but it also provided the young people an opportunity to visit with old friends and make some new ones.

Mr. Daniel Rockett and Ms. Shannon Chevallier were the art instructors for the week, and did an excellent job of teaching the youngsters about ancient Greek art and its many forms.

They learned about mythology and sculpture when they heard the story of Medusa, then created their own head full of snakes, using hats and colorful paper. On one day of the camp, they were able to learn about, and create, their rown pottery.

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Winnfield, Louisiana played a very important role in World War II, as thousands of American soldiers trained in our area and according to some, the most important battles of World War II were planned right here in Winnfield. Many local citizens supported the training efforts, and served in WWII. But the women who worked to support the war efforts should not be forgotten. The ladies who stepped up to fill roles in the workforce that were left open by the men who were fighting the war, were referred to as “Rosie the Riveter”, even though they held various jobs and volunteered in many ways.

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The State of Louisiana has two new driving laws that lawmakers hope to see save lives. Governor John Bel Edwards signed two new Bills introduced by Senator Ryan Gatti and Representative Chad Brown.

House Bill 241 makes it mandatory that driving schools teach students what to do, and what not to do, when pulled over by law enforcement officers. House Bill 17 requires student drivers to take the course and be tested on the material before being granted a Louisiana Drivers License. Lawmakers hope that educating new drivers about driver conduct during a traffic stop will prevent simple traffic stops from escalating. Beginning August 1, 2017, driving schools must incorporate the lessons, and starting January 1, 2018, driver’s license applicants will be tested on the subject.

Williams On Saturday the IronHead Youth Development Program invited Winnfield families to gather at Henderson Holden Park, to promote bonding within our community. The Community Day had something for all ages to enjoy, whether it was the Spades Tournament, Dominoes, the BBQ Cook-Off, or the 3 on 3 Tournament. There was also music, games, plenty of food, Capture the Flag with water balloons, an Ice Cream Eating Contest, and fellowship and laughter with neighbors.

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The past week has been a busy one for Rickey Zimmerman and all of those supporting him and his family through his recovery.

On Tuesday, July 11, Mr. Zimmerman was transported from LSU Medical Center in Shreveport to the Specialty Hospital of Winnfield.

Rickey was welcomed home with plenty of Winnfield’s residents showing their appreciation of his service. He was first met on Highway 84 by fire department, law enforcement and first responder personnel from throughout the parish, who created a memorable sight with an arch of water and flashing lights. Sheriff and Police personnel then escorted Rickey into the city, and on to the Specialty Hospital of Winnfield. Residents of Winnfield gathered along Highways 84 and 167 to welcome Mr. Zimmerman back home and show their support.

Dug’ Fest Board Members were excited to welcome Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser to Winnfield to help kick off the 2nd Annual Dugdemona Summer Fest 2017. He is shown above with members of the board.

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The Winnfield City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, with the mayor and all council members present. The meeting was opened in prayer, led by Bruce Fuller and Mayor Kiah Beville led the Pledge of Allegiance.

On Saturday, the streets of Winnfield were filled with people of all ages, who braved the high temperatures and rain, to enjoy the 2nd Annual Dugdemona Summer Festival.

The morning started early for the cooks who competed in the Smokin’ on the Dug’BBQ cook-off and the Splash Dash. Then the young people who competed in the Pucker Up, Buttercup Lemonade Stand contest, began settingup their stands and serving their refreshing, cooling lemonade drinks.

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On Saturday, the streets ofWinnfield were filled withpeople of all ages, who bravedthe high temperatures andrain, to enjoy the 2ndAnnualDugdemona Summer Festival.

The morning started earlyfor the cooks who competedin the Smokin’ on the Dug’BBQ cook-off and the SplashDash. Then the young peoplewho competed in the PuckerUp, Buttercup LemonadeStand contest, began settingup their stands and servingtheir refreshing, coolinglemonade drinks.

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