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Kiwanis Girls Softball Team Treated to Pizza Party

At Winnfield Rotary Club’s meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Rotarian Al Simmons, Winn Parish School Superintendent, brought to Rotarians’ attention to a lawsuit recently filed by the Louisiana Attorney General, asking U. S. Courts to strike down new rules recently established by the U. S. Department of Education in the application of the law commonly referred to as Title IX.

Mr. Simmons explained that Title IX is a provision of the education statutes in the United States Code passed a little over 50 years ago prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex or gender in any federally funded education program or a c t i v i t y . Implementation of the statute has primarily received notice in the area of sports, as it results in women’s sports receiving funding equal to men’s sports.

Montgomery Alumni invites all graduates and friends to celebrate with them on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Verda gymnasium at 7pm. The MHS gym is being renovated. We will have our annual meeting, be presenting scholarships to graduates, enjoying a banquet meal and dancing to music by DJ Doc Couty. Join us to re-connect with friends and classmates. For more information call Sharon at (318) 646-3570.

Sheriff Cranford Jordan has officially retired plate WP17 in honor of former WPSO Deputy Clayton James Horne. Jordan stated that this decision was made to “honor Horne for his excellent service during his time with the Sheriff ’s Office.”

Deputy Horne also carried the title of U.S. Army Specialist while serving his country. Horne committed his life to serving both his community and his country. At the time of his death, Horne was deployed to Saudi Arabia with the 351st Military Police Company, 160th Military Police Battalion in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Megan Dabbs Frederick, Volunteer Coordinator, for ACG Hospice, spoke to the Kiwanis Club, Tuesday, May 14th. ACG (Agape Care Group) bought out Legacy Hospice and moved the office to Jonesboro but they service patients all over the state, from the Monroe area to the Houma area. Most of the work is done in the field so the office is just a place for storage, etc.

This hospice organization allows their employees to make what they do a ministry. Patients can be in the home, in a nursing facility or a hospital. There is a hospice liaison who consults with doctors, nursing facilities and hospitals to make decisions about whether or not a person should be on hospice.

Hospice can be a few days, weeks, months or maybe even years.

The Winnfield Animal Shelter is overcrowded with cats, dogs, and puppies, and it is seeking donations from the community to help its efforts. Pet Overpopulation is a growing problem around the state and country and is also hitting smaller communities like Winnfield. With few resources and a modest shelter with only 14 kennels, the shelter currently houses more than 60 dogs and 40 cats. All have been fixed, vaccinated, vetted, and are adoption-ready.

Unfortunately, adoption rates are down, and supplies are running low. To bring attention to their efforts, the Humane Society of Louisiana encourages business leaders, individuals, local foundations, and families to help. Donations of cat and dog food and litter can be dropped off at the shelter during normal business hours. The shelter is at 508 S Bevill St, Winnfield, LA 71483.

Position Papers Joshua C. McAllister, Candidate for Sheriff, Winn Parish Filed this date of June 15, 2023, Clerk of Court of Winn Parish I, Josh McAllister hereby file the following position papers on this date June 15, 2023 to provide a long term record, hereby ascertaining what I will accomplish and provide to the citizens of Winn Parish as your Sheriff during the four year term of which, if elected I will accomplish.

1. Establish a drug task force, in Winn Parish, working closely with surrounding parishes, Louisiana State Police, and the DEA to reduce the amount of drugs that are either manufactured, sold or transported into Winn Parish and to provide the maximum number of arrest on drug and drug related activities.

Northwestern State University awarded 796 diplomas to 779 graduates during spring commencement exercises that took place in three ceremonies May 8-9 in Prather Coliseum.

Several students from Winn Parish received their diploma. Below are those locally: Dodson – Casey Thomas, Associate of General Studies; Heather Wehunt, Bachelor of Social Work; Katie Boyett, Master of Science in Nursing; Winnfield — Katina Walker, Associate of General Studies; Christine Harrel, Bachelor of General Studies; Victoria Hubbard, Bachelor of Science; Bryn Dill, Master of Arts; Morgan Austin, Master of Education.

Congratulations to all!

Did you know that about 30% of melanomas begin in existing moles, but the rest start in normal skin? This is why it is so important to do skin checks because the majority of melanomas don’t begin as moles. Also, caught early, melanomas are highly treatable.

Melanoma can form on any area of your body. I wasn’t aware of that until I began having PET scans. When scheduling for my first scan, I was asked to come at a particular time due to it taking a bit longer than most scans because they would scan my body from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet.

Families in Winnfield recently gathered to celebrate a milestone in their journey toward stronger relationships and brighter futures. On May 10th, the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) held its most recent graduation ceremony at the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame, where participants enjoyed a delightful evening of dinner and games. SFP is a proven family skills training program aimed at enhancing communication, parenting practices, and the social and life skills of children and adolescents. Through structured sessions, families engage in activities that promote bonding, problem-solving, and positive interaction.

The program in Winnfield is facilitated through Winn Community Health Care, thanks to a grant obtained by The Rapides Foundation. By bringing families together and providing valuable resources, SFP aims to reduce risk factors associated with substance abuse, delinquency, and other behavioral issues.