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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Mrs. Peggy Lavon Freeman, age 83 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Born Tuesday, December 24, 1935 in San Bernardino, California , she was preceded in death by her parents, Flora Ford Prather and Carl Prather; and siblings, James E. Prather, Inez Stewart, Don Prather, Bill Prather, and Paul Prather.

Mrs. Freeman loved to cook big dinners for her family and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 68 years, James C. “Gabby” Freeman, Sr., daughter, Irene Lohman; daughter, Nola Freeman; son, James C. “Chicken Man” Freeman, Jr. (Jayme); daughter, Mary F. McManus (Ty); brother, Jerry Prather (Darlene); 7 Grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren, and 9 great great great grandchildren.

Mr. Joseph Clayton Fletcher, age 72 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Born Tuesday, December 24, 1946 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Betty Cupp Fletcher; brothers, James Fletcher and Ronnie Fletcher; sisters-in-law, Earlene Fredieu and Martha Fletcher; brothersin-law, Floyd Fredieu and Alan Coolman.

Mr. Fletcher was a retired heavy equipment operator with 40 years of service. When he wasn’t working, he loved gardening, taking care of his chickens and ducks. He loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved his church family and going to church while spreading the word of God and singing praises.

Dewana (Pullen) Sullivan passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Kindred Hospital in Clear Lake, Texas at the age of 92.

She was born and raised in Dodson, Louisiana. Dewana then moved and became a long time resident of Galveston, Texas and in her latter years moved to Texas City where she lived at Gulf Health Care Center until her death.

She was preceded in death by her family consisting of her parents, Edward Bryant Pullen and Tempie McCrary Pullen; three sisters, Phama Pullen Ross, Vivian Pullen Barry, and Mary Nell Pullen D’Amico; two brothers, Edward B. Pullen, Jr., and Ben Lewis Pullen.

Dewana is also survived by her daughter, Rose Mary (McFarland) Foxworth, from Texas City, grandson, Kyle Foxworth and 2 great grandsons, Stone Aiden Foxworth and Dawson Bain Foxworth, from South Carolina.

The Winnfield Kiwanis club held its annual installation banquet on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Presbyterian Church. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Invocation, the Defining Statement, and Welcome and Recognition. Then Kiwanians and their guests enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Linda Peavy.

Winnfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its brand New Skilled-Nursing wing, The Suites of Winnfield.

Winnfield Nursing and Rehab staff was joined by many of our local and area partners to commission this brand new skilled unit on October 29.

The Suites of Winnfield is a private skilled nursing wing that is part of the overall body of Winnfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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Dodson High School Panthers Team, left to right: Nathaneal Evans (11 th ), Quinton Edwards (11 th ), Caleb Barton (10 th ), Xaidien Hall (11 th ), Lawson McCarty (11 th ), Dylan Box (9 th ), Micah Caskey (11 th ), Caden Potts (11 th ), Beau Canter (10 th ), Dylan Broomfield (front left, 12 th ), Taylor Woodard (12 th ), Tanner Barton (12 th ), Caleb Box (12 th ). Not pictured: Cade Bolton (11 th ) and coaches Chris Price and Brandon Williams.

Dodson High School Lady Panthers Team, left to right: Ja’Nyiah Weary (7 th ), Sadie Beaubouef (10 th ), Esthela Cirilo (9 th ), Jaden Graham (10 th ), Logan Womack (11 th ), Trinitee Treadway (10 th ), Makayla Stevenson (10 th ), Molly Connor (10 th ), Katelyn Browning (9 th ), Miranda Long (10 th ), Mary Gresham (9 th ), Catherine Martin (10 th ), Jaicie Womack (front left, 12 th ), Jessica Crain (12 th ). Not pictured: coaches Kristi Muse and Jim Muse.

Calvin High School Cougars, from left to right: Sophie Dobson (11 th ), Dylan Kyle (10 th ), Ty Toms (10 th ), Sidney Anderson (10 th ), Gunnar Yocum (9 th ), Wayne Curtis Huckaby (10 th ), Joseph Adams (10 th ), Aaron Mueller (9 th ), Treyton Trawick (12 th ), Anthony Adams (11 th ), Scout Anderson (10 th ), Dillon Caldwell (9 th ), Logan Chandler (9 th ), Jacob Clark (10 th ), John Bradley Griffin (9 th ), and Lisa Stevenson (11 th ). Not pictured: Joseph Gray (10 th ), coaches Justin Tinsley and David Huckaby.

Calvin High School Lady Cougars, from left to right: Sophie Dobson (11 th ), Mattie Barnes (7 th ), Lilly Barnes (8 th ), Lauren Trawick (10 th ), Payton Bates (12 th ), Jaydan Pullig (10 th ), Rebecca Peters (9 th ), Kristan Chandler (12 th ), Maddy Caskey (11 th ), Hailey Caskey (11 th ), Jacie Carter (11 th ), Catherine Womack (7 th ), Stormy Carpenter (10 th ), and Lisa Stevenson (11 th ). Not pictured: coaches Stephen Turner and Lauren Emmons.