Dr. Bob Gillan, Vice Chair for the Louisiana Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense, presented Dr. Jane Griffin, Principal Winnfield Senior High School the Boss Patriot Award at a ceremony at Winnfield Senior High School.

She was nominated for the award by Chief Master Sergeant Ty Melton of 707 MXS, US Air Force Reserve at Barksdale AFB. Additionally, she signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve to provide a visible reminder of the programs support of our troops. Along with the thanks of the committee, an “ESGR” pin was also presented.

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Dugdemona Fest is excited to announce the Dugdemona Dolls Formal Closet!

We will provide dresses for those who are unable to afford attire for special occasions such as homecoming and prom.

The Dugdemona Dolls Formal Closet will be open Saturday, September 8th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Allen Building on Main Street in Winnfield.

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By Stacey Rachel

It’s estimated that 1 in 4 women in the U.S. will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. While the public often wonders why women don’t leave abusive partners, the answer can often be as simple as “And where would they go?” Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

“Families that become homeless due to domestic violence often face challenges that other homeless populations may not have to confront,” said Trena Pruitt, DART’s Shelter Manager. “They may require critical safety measures, such as a confidential location, and it’s likely they will need trauma support. There is also the unfortunate reality that people sometimes stay with an abuser because they don’t have access to the money they need to get them into a safer situation.”

On July 19, 2018 Sensei Mark Rudd (7th degree black belt) of Andalusia Alabama was Inducted into the World Isshinryu Hall of Fame held at the Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Mr Rudd was the 113th inductee into the highest honor given within the Isshinryu Karate System since the Isshinryu Hall of Fame (IHOF) began back in 1979.

Sheriff Cranford Joran

Sheriff Cranford Jordan was guest speaker for the August 27th Kiwanis club meeting. The sheriff gave each member a list of common scams and frauds. Some of the ones seen around here include ticket scams (selling tickets for something they don’t have), grandparent scams and the IRS scams. The IRS only contacts people through the mail not on the telephone. There are many scams out there. Be careful who you give your information to and never put money on a card to send somewhere.

The main focus of Sheriff Jordan’s talk was the new jail. Hopefully, they will be in the new jail by the end of September. They were supposed to be finished in March but had weather delays. He passed around pictures of the various areas that he talked about.

Shannan Chevallier of the LSU AgCenter and her daughter, Gracelyn Chevallier, a 4-H junior leader, partnered this summer with Kids World to host “Kids in the Kitchen” cooking classes. There were 30-35 students who participated in this fun event. Kids were introduced to the tools and rules we use in the kitchen and the role that each of them play in order to prepare a delicious dish. Each day, the kids were broken into small groups where they were given a recipe to prepare. Upon completing our dishes, we discussed what food groups we were partaking of from “My Plate”. We then determined if our meal was balanced.

The American Red Cross were our guest speakers for Thursday. They talked to the students about the importance of having a plan of action in place in case of disaster.

Mrs. Vera Mae Grishom, age 87 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Born Monday, April 6, 1931 in Dodson, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Smiley and Lottie Cunningham Smiley; husband, Wiley Edward Grishom; daughter, Carolyn Jo Grishom; and son, Jerry “Ronnie” Grishom. Mrs Grishom loved her birds and dogs. She enjoyed working in her flowers, cooking, sewing and painting. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Joe Grishom (Jeannie); daughter, Patricia Dianne Grishom; daughter, Mary Jonnette Grishom; daughter, Karel Pierce (Carl); son, Kelvin Grishom; daughter, Brenda Maronge (Mike); 18 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Wilburn Smiley (Sarah); sister, Thera Lee Durbin; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church.

Jean Hammonds, age 77 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born Saturday, November 30, 1940 in Dodson, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Vines and Bess Bland Vines; husband, Tom Hammonds; sister, Flora Boyler; and brother, Bobby Ray Vines. Mrs. Hammonds was a member of Hurricane Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years. She served as the church secretary for 25 years. Mrs. Hammonds loved her family and grandchildren most of all. She loved to cook and her meals were wonderful. Her favorite thing to do was taking family pictures and family outings. It didn’t matter where she went, she just liked to go, and take photos.

Notice to the Public as of August 27, 2018. Per Winn Parish Ordinance 003 of 2006. I hereby declare a BURN BAN on all outside burning in Winn Parish effective at 12 noon today.
 

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Notice to the Public as of August 27, 2018. Per Winn Parish Ordinance 003 of 2006. I hereby declare a BURN BAN on all outside burning in Winn Parish effective at 12 noon today.
 

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