From Left to Right, Dany Parker, Baron Collins, Head Coach Lynn Bankston, and MikeSmith Baron had 13 tackles on defense.

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The Winnfield Tigers battled hard for four quarters but came up short in a loss to Caldwell 20-7. The game started out giving Winnfield good field position after a Caldwell on side kick. After a three and out, Caldwell partially blocked a Cole DeBusk punt. Caldwell started on their own twenty six with Winnfield getting a facemask penalty after a Caldwell five yard loss. On the next play it looked like Winnfield had the Caldwell runner hemmed up but Caldwell reversed field for a twenty five yard gain. On 4 th and goal at the seven yard line, Caldwell made a perfect pass and catch to put the Spartans up by seven.

The 4th Annual New Orleans Memorial Stair Climb was held on the morning of Saturday, September 21,2019 from 7:00 am until 12:00 pm. The mission of this climb is to honor and remember the fallen heroes from 9/11/01. Also recognized was any Louisiana and Gulf Coast first responders that had perished during the previous year.

Eighteen years after the collapse of the Twin Towers, the New Orleans Memorial Star Climb continues to pay tribute to the 343 firefighters,60 law enforcement officers,and 8 emergency medical service technicians that made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

President Tommy Bankston and forty-five educators of the Winn Parish Retired Teachers Association gathered eagerly at the first meeting of the new school year to hear Dr. Chris Maggio, President of Northwestern University discuss the immense progress achieved by NSU. Dr. Maggio praised the teamwork of his faculty and expressed appreciation of their encouragement, support, and dedication.

Student enrollment reached 10,900 and 11,081 in the last two years, a remarkable achievement. Northwestern campuses can be found in Natchitoches, Shreveport, Alexandria, and Leesville. Other sites include Bossier Parish Community College, Barksdale, Marksville and Deridder. Also, NSU is the first university to embrace online learning. All these opportunities for intellectual growth are critical for Louisiana residents, since only 22% have a college degree.

WINN PARISH ENTERPRISE EDITORIAL

There is a long ballot awaiting Winn Parish voters with a lot of really good people wanting to serve their state, region and community.

Voters should consider the candidate’s experience, past performances, compassion and integrity. If you can put a check beside each of those boxes…you’ve got your perfect person for the job.

That’s why the Winn Parish Enterprise is endorsing Sheriff Cranford Jordan for another four-year team as our top law enforcement official in Winn Parish.

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Mrs. Elizabeth “Beth” Wright, age 76 of Bossier City, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 14, 2019. Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Harold D. Wright; daughter, Dawn Godrey (Keith); son, Mark Ponder (Vicki); daughter, Lori Wright; son, Wes Wright (Ashley); son, Wade Wright (Lisa); 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Wilbanks (Benny); brother, Sammy Johns (Sandra); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Craig Ponder; parents, James Walter and Mary Maude (Rolen) Johns; 4 brothers; 1 sister.

Friends visited with the family Thursday, September 19, 2019 in the chapel of Edmonds Funeral Home from 10:30AM until time of service. Funeral services began at 11:00AM Thursday, September 19, 2019 with Reverend Howard Hall officiating. Interment was in Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Alice Bartley Mercer, age 85 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Born Thursday, September 13, 1934 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Bartley and Merttie Barber Bartley; husband, Lloyd H. Mercer; brothers, Walter Bartley, Dennis Bartley, G.W. Bartley and James Bartley; grandson, Travis Mercer.

Mrs. Mercer will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed cooking, quilting, fishing and shooting her shotgun.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Bobby Mercer, Patsy Mercer and Michael Mercer (Patricia); five grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; sister, Melba Bartley.

Funeral services was held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Bartley and Rev. Willie Beaubouef officiating. Interment followed in Jordan Hill Cemetery.

We would like to offer our congratulations to Abdul Standfield, Independent Contractor from QC Affiliate Gulf Coast Express Carriers Terminal 826 in Winnfield, LA, for being selected as the 2018-2019 Driver of the Year for Quality Carriers!

With over 20 years of driving experience, 10 of which have been with QC Affiliate, Gulf Coast Express Carriers, Mr. Standifield has been identified by his peers as an example of what a professional driver should be. During his driving tenure, Mr. Standfield has accumulated over 2 million safe miles, the majority of which were compiled while driving with QC.

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On Saturday September 21, Sikes will host the Wolf Creek Festival. The day will start of with a parade at 9 A.M followed by opening ceremonies at 9:30. At 10 AM, the Bayou Blend Barbershop Quartet will play followed by the Sanctuary Quartet at 11. The day will then end with Scotty Temple and Southbound Train at 7 PM. Cost of admission is just $2 from 9 AM to 5 PM and $5 after 7 pm. There will be plenty of activities and vendors, so come out and have a good time.

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Timothy Bryce Maloy is in this week’s Senior Spotlight. Bryce is a senior at Winnfield Senior High School. Bryce is a member of Beta, 4-H, Honors Society, Tiger Mentors, and the Fellowship of Christian Students. In addition, Bryce has been a member of the power lifting team, linebacker for the football team, and a member of the baseball team. With his help, the Winnfield Senior High powerlifting team placed second in the state last year. Individually, Bryce also placed first in district and regional competition. Bryce plans on majoring in Electrical Engineering at McNeese State University in the fall.

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