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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.

The monthly meeting of the Winn Parish Police Jury was held on Sept 18. Special guest, Priscilla Massey, the Director of the Winn Parish Library gave an update on the library and the events and activities that they continue to provide.

Massey stated that the library offers over 100 programs each year highlighting their core values. She has created a core literacy position and has someone hired to work closely with the local schools. The library also offers many services digitally which can be accessed with a library card.

The main library is located in Winnfield with four branches being located in Atlanta, Dodson, Calvin and Sikes. Although AHS is no longer open, Massey is excited about the connection with the new school in Atlanta, Magnolia Bend Academy.

It is after much thought that I, Stanley Garrett, have decided to run for Winn Parish Police Jury District 4. I share some of the same concerns as many of you. I am excited to bring fresh ideas that would benefit our parish.

As I said at the Winn Chamber of Commerce, Meet the Candidates, and will say again, that I am a believer in my Lord, Jesus Christ. He has held me up so many times.

I am a family man. My wife of 42 years, Cindy, and I have built our home and raised our children in Winn Parish. Cindy is a retired teacher of the Winn Parish School Board. Our son Hunter and wife Emily own a construction company. Emily also works at various other jobs in Calvin. Our daughter Somer is a teacher at Calvin High School, while her husband Adam, works at a federal prison. Our three young grandsons attend Calvin school.

The City of Winnfield Recreation Department has extended their regular registration for the Flag Football Leagues, with the final registration date being Friday, September 22. Regular registration fee for this league is $40. Boys and girls ages 4-12 are eligible for this exciting program. DON’T LET THIS DEADLINE PASS YOU BY. SIGN YOUR CHILD UP TODAY. November 1st is the age cutoff date. For example: Kids that turn 4 on or before November 1 are eligible for this program. Kids that turn 7 on or before November 1 are considered age 7 and play in the 7-9 league, and kids that turn 10 on or before November 1 are considered age 10 and play in the 10-12 league.

Residents Visit Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame

Following consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the National Weather Service, the statewide burn ban re-issued on August 25th removing all exceptions remains in effect.

As a reminder, that active burn ban prohibits ALL private burning, with no limitations, pursuant to authority under R.S. 40:1602. This burn ban order coincides with a separate burn ban order issued by LDAF prohibiting all agricultural burning including but not limited to prescribed burning.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin reminds voters that the deadlines to register to vote in the Oct. 14 Gubernatorial Primary Election are fast approaching. The deadline to register in person, by mail or at the OMV Office was

Wednesday, Sept. 13.

The deadline to register through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is

Saturday, Sept. 23.

This deadline is for citizens who have never registered to vote, as well as voters who would like to make changes to their registration.

Citizens may check their registration or register to vote online at www.GeauxVote.com. After registering, voters should download the GeauxVote Mobile smartphone app. The app provides registration information as well as voting districts, sample ballots, polling place information and election results.

WSHS Tigers came away with a victory in their home opener vs Cedar Creek this past week with a final score of 20-0. It was a great way to kick off the season. Added to the game was the new Athletic Safety Policy that was put into place.

The public was notified of the changes prior to last week’s game so that everyone would be prepared. WSHS principal Chase Bartlett stressed the concern for the well being and safety of both the student athletes and the fans.

According to a statement released by Mr. Bartlett after the first game of the season, the night was a success all the way around. He thanked both the community and fans that helped make the night a success. He congratulated the football team, spirit group as well as the band for awesome performances.

Bartlett continued with expressing that the goal of WSHS is to “unify the school, community and all supporters while maintaining a safe and family-friendly environment at all WSHS events.”

Following consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the National Weather Service, the statewide burn ban reissued on August 25th removing all exceptions remains in effect.

As a reminder, that active burn ban prohibits ALL private burning, with no limitations, pursuant to authority under R.S. 40:1602. This burn ban order coincides with a separate burn ban order issued by LDAF prohibiting all agricultural burning including but not limited to prescribed burning.