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For the Rotary meeting on Wednesday, November 13, Rotarian for the week was Bryan Kelley. His guest speaker was Eddie Jenkins, a Winnfield native who received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from LSU. Jenkins became a licensed clinical social worker, worked 32 years for Louisiana Office of Mental Health, served as a therapist and clinical supervisor, ended his career as Deputy Secretary of the Office of Mental Health, and for the past 8 years served as Director of Mental Health for Volunteers Of America. Most importantly, Jenkins is proud of his two honorable sons and two perfect granddaughters, although he is most notably known for his love of all things Winnfield and football, for which he played center on the 1971 state runner-up team.

Lots of changes resulted from the most recent election, and the outcomes support the oft-spoken exhortation, “Every vote counts.”

For the office of Governor, incumbent John Bel Edwards won by a thin margin of 51% with 774,476 votes, compared to his opponent Eddie Rispone’s 734,136 votes.

Kyle Ardoin was elected Secretary of State with 867,456 votes (59%), where as Gwen Collins-Greenup raked in 601,110 votes. For those wondering where our parish stood, 1,371 more voters from Winn Parish chose Rispone than Edwards, and Winn Parish overwhelmingly preferred Ardoin with 74% support.

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Winnfield decked the halls with boughs of JOLLY for Open House this year! Local businesses showed up and showed out with their Christmas décor and holiday spirit. Although the evening started out drizzly, the rain eventually subsided, so families were able to drive around and support our local restaurants, shops, and businesses.

The wintry evening truly set the scene for members of the community to remember what makes small towns like Winnfield so magical. Strangers turned into friends as shoppers and shop owners gathered and laughed as they posed for pictures. The Christmas lights lit up the night as neighbors and families bonded over delicious treats and promising giveaways.

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Volunteers from the Winn Parish community are coming together to host a free meal for the people of Winn Parish who do not have family to spend the holiday with or who need a hot meal on Thanksgiving. The meal will be from noon to 2 p.m. on November 28 at Winnfield 1 st Assembly of God, 5693 Hwy 167, right across the end of 156. If anybody is interested in attending or volunteering their time and/or resources, please call 413-1100, 302-1116, 413-7963, or 628-5200.

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