Dear Hayden Boyett,

It’s the sum of all fears. The number you’ve dreaded for 39 years.

You watched first your sister, then your friends cross the veil from virile young womanhood to old-lady hell. So now that it’s your turn do not fret nor despair! Pull up that spandex! Throw some dye in your hair!

Embrace nomber 40 as a coming-of-age, a fantastic new chapter, so get set - turn the page!

By your loving sister - Kara “the poet don’tcha know it” Erickson

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Kiwanis October 2017 Terrific Kids

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The Winnfield Kiwanis Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. this Friday, December 1st. When the parade rolls, the Grand Marshal float will have a familiar, friendly face riding atop the float. In recognition of the 60 years that Grantadams Dairy Maid has been in business, Mrs. Katherine Grantadams will serve as the Grand Marshal. When I met with Mrs. Grantadams, in the back of the restaurant, she gave me an insight into the history of the popular drive-in.

Back in 1957, a young bread salesman with a young wife and two small daughters at home was looking for a change. Part of his regular bread delivery route brought him through Winnfield, where on occasion, he would stop at a drive-in and have a hamburger for lunch. The owners of that drive-in began talking to Mr. Russell Grantadams about opening a drive-in of his own, and his dream began developing.

The Krewe of Kingfish would like to remind everyone that the krewe’s annual Mardi Gras t-shirt sale will be ending soon. If you would like to order a t-shirt to wear for the January 20th parade, orders must be placed with Ms. Lindlay Howell this week. Short sleeve t-shirts are $18, long sleeve t-shirts are $20, and t-shirts size 2x and up are an additional $2.

Krewe of Kingfish parade organizers are also seeking entries for the Mardi Gras parade. More information about the parade entries is available from Ms. Howell, also. Her number is (318) 628-0401.

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Dugdemona Festival Board members have touted last year’s Christmas on the Dug’ as a huge success, and have added some new activities for this Christmas season.

Mrs. Helen Ruth Harris, age 87 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born Monday, May 12, 1930 in Big Spring, Texas, she was preceded in death by her parents, J. F. Eubanks and Maud Boggs Eubanks; husband, Cecil Edward Harris; and 7 siblings. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Bobbie Rowell (John) and Myra Pyczyk (Stan); 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Couley Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Serving the family as pallbearers were John Rowell, Jared Rowell, Drake Cain, Dayton Cain, Gavyn Rowell, Brandon Hawkins, Kolton Lester, and Brenton Lester. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Dorothy Neal Stroud, age 88 of Atlanta, Louisiana succumbed after a short illness on Friday, November 24, 2017. She was an active member of the Atlanta United Methodist Church and her community. She loved reading crocheting, canning and gardening. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Stroud was the daughter of the late Orville G. Neal and the late Vonie Shaw Neal and was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Johnnie A. Stroud, as well as her daughter Joy Lynn Stroud Choate. Mrs. Stroud leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Geneva Primm (Bruce) and Sandra McLaren (Bill) all of Atlanta, four grandchildren Joseph McLaren (Melanie), Ben Choate, Anna Katherine Lafitte, and Nicole Odum, five great grandchildren Ethan Buswell (Carmen), Zachary McLaren (Gracie), Austin Miller, Hunter Miller, and Julianna Lafitte. She is also survived by three precious great great-grandchildren Holden Buswell, Emmie Buswell, and Zayden McLaren.

Mr. James Bradley “Brad” Southall, age 40 of Tullos passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at University Health LSU in Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Southall is the son of the late James F. Southall and Evie Cox Southall and is also preceded in death by his grandparents Jessie and Ruby Cox and Charles F. and Margrie Southall, his sister Jeanelle Southall and a niece Amelia Mapp and father in law Carl Wyant. Mr. Southall leaves to cherish his memory his wife Barbara Wyant Southall and children Lakin and Samantha Southall and by his sisters Sandy Wilson, Amy Haworth and Nicky Mapp, mother in law Janice Wyant. He also is survived by a host of nieces and nephews that loved their uncle. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.in the Chapel of Southern Funeral Home with Reverends Duane Moreno and James Paul officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.

Joe Jenkins, born 12/10/1935 in Beech Creek Community of eastern Winn Parish died Sunday, November 26th, 2017. He is survived by his wife “Anita” and son “Greg” and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Peters Jenkins, his dad; Clarence Jenkins and brother; Clarence L. Jenkins. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Beech Creek Cemetery in eastern Winn Parish on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Human Society of Southeast Texas.

Students in Mrs. Vines’ class at the Winnfield Kindergarten School had their annual Plump and Perky Turkey contest. The Turkeys were judged and awards were given. Standing Left to right: Lovince Solet – Most Helpful turkey, Dalton Parker – Most Natural turkey, Zoey Roberts – Best Recycled turkey, Ny’La Lard – Most Unique turkey, Kaydence Hurst – Most Crafty turkey, Jaxon Hill – Most Creative turkey.

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