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Joel Carter, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, was introduced to the Kiwanis club by Shonna Moss. Carter said he was new to the community but old to the community. His mother grew up on Highway 84 East in the Couch community. He was born in Shreveport and grew up in Plain Dealing but spent holidays and summers in Winnfield. He is looking into his ancestry and has discovered that his great-great-grandfather was a circuit preacher in 1908 in Jena. He has always been of the Methodist faith although he went away from God for a while when he thought he knew everything but he returned. God called him to preach but he ran from the call for 16 years. He was married for 19 years until his wife passed away unexpectedly. In that time he knew that he could be angry with God or he could draw close to God and he chose to draw close to God. When he did that he finally surrendered to preach. He was in his mid-forties.

How do we measure ‘enough’? Is it when our savi ngs account is stuffed to overflowing? Is it when we need to buy a bigger house, just to have more closet space for shoes and clothes? Is it when our paychecks double and the cost of living is cut in half ?

Everyone has their own idea of what is enough. But if you look around, your ‘enough’ is much different than the person next to you. A homeless person considers a meal in their stomach enough. It is sheer luxury to them to have a real roof over their heads, instead of a tree limb or a cardboard box.

A young couple with a new child feels it is enough if they can just pay the electric bill this month. Last month they weren’t so fortunate. If there ever is any extra, the thought of buying something for themselves is unheard of. Instead, all extras go towards the care of their child.

Veterans Honored With Luncheon Hosted by WPSO

Each year the Christmas Open House in Winnfield just seems to out do the year before. The streets were filled with patrons who got into the Christmas spirit by participating in great sales, visiting, eating amazing food and just enjoying the festive atmosphere. The Louisiana Political Museum hosted different vendors and many shops were open after normal business hours to allow shoppers to enjoy fantastic refreshments as they did a little Christmas shopping. Those that participated included: Images Salon, Envy Salon, Pretty Baked, Precious Moments Children’s Shop, Vintage Belles Boutique, Simply Perfect Boutique, Family Jewel Box, Up Town Studios, Factory Connection, Nichols, Scentsational Scents by Jennifer & Jennifer’s Gaudy Gals, and of course Pea Patch Gallery and Café.

The Louisiana Wildlife Agents Association chose to honor previous service members on Veterans day this year. Sgt Derek Ware and Sgt Josh DiBenedetto visited each veteran and presented them with a wooden flag that displayed their branch of service along with an LWAA hat and an LWAA challenge coin. Sgt. Ware and Sgt. DiBenedetto stated that is was an honor to shake their hand and hear their story just to let them know they are appreciated and not forgotten. Included in those honored was Mr. Tommy Harrel of Winnfield. Congratulations to you all and thank you for your service.

Effective Friday, November 10 at 6PM, the Burn Ban for Winn Parish has been lifted. Winn Parish Fire District 3 provided a statement updating the status of the burn ban. They continue to ask that individuals please burn responsibly and never leave a fire unattended. Also, please make sure that if you do burn, make sure it is completely extinguished before walking away.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin reminds voters that Saturday, Nov. 18, is Election Day for the General Election.

In preparation for the election, Secretary Ardoin encourages voters to remember: (1) The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is Nov. 17 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).

(2) Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

(3) Voters can find their polling location and sample ballot by downloading the GeauxVote Mobile app for smartphones, or by visiting www.GeauxVote.com and logging into the Voter Portal.

(4) Voters can sign up for electronic notifications via GeauxVote Mobile.

Recreation Director Anthony Hall along with the City of Winnfield Recreation Department has begun registration for its annual youth basketball program. Registration begins on Monday, November 6th and will run through Friday, December 15. Regular registration fee for this league is $40.00. Boys and girls ages 4-15 are eligible for this exciting program. Don’t let this deadline pass you by. Sign your child up today. Late registration will begin on Monday, December 11. and conclude on Friday, December 15.

There will be a $10.00 late fee assessed on each application received during this period. Mandatory tryouts will be held on Saturday, December 16. The times for each age group will be released in the Winn Parish Enterprise on Wednesday, December 13.

For more information concerning WYBL Youth Basketball, contact the Recreation Dept at 628-0246. Everyone is encouraged to come out and participate and have an exciting “YEAR PLAYING BASKETBALL”.

On October 30, 2023, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church hosted a Pastor Appreciation Supper honoring the pastors of Winn Parish. Reverend Louis Sklar welcomed the pastors and their wives. The gathering enjoyed an evening of fellowship. Following the delicious meal, each pastor shared his story of how the Lord led him to Jesus’ service in Winn Parish. Before the guests departed each pastor received a thank you gift. It was a blessed evening shared by people of all faiths!

Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced a new statewide collaboration among LSU, LCMC Health, Louisiana Cancer Research Center and Tulane to accelerate the attainment of the first National Cancer Institutedesignated cancer center in Louisiana. This effort is resulting in the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, which will work with partner institutions at Tulane University, Xavier University and Ochsner to promote education and conduct research in the diagnosis, detection and treatment of cancer, while pursuing a National Cancer Institute designation.