Angler’s Perspective – Where Did My Big Fish Go?

In the world of bass fishing anglers describe fish in several different ways. Smaller fish are known as dinks, knot heads or what Major League Fishing (MLF) Pros call non-scoreable bass (fish that don’t weigh enough to count). Big fish are referred to as a giant, hawg, big ol’ pig, big momma, or a tush hawg. I’m sure there are other names anglers use that are not printable or appropriate for this article. When anglers lose a big bass sometimes there are expletives used to express their frustrations. It may take some anglers hours, days or even weeks to get over losing a big ol’ pig! Some will even seek professional therapy.
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WPSB Job Advertisement – Bookkeeper

Job Vacancy:        Bookkeeper for the Winn Parish School System

Qualifications:     Applicant must be a high school graduate. Applicant must meet the Winn Parish School Board testing requirements A minimum of two (2) years of bookkeeping experience and computer proficiency is preferred. Experience in computerized accounting is preferred. (A B.S. degree in accounting may substitute for work experience.)

Terms of
Employment:      12 months

Deadline for
Application:      Friday, July 16, 2021 10:00 AM

Application Should
Include:          Letter of Application
                       Resume
                       Test results

Make Applications
To:                 Mrs. Aaron Durbin
                      Winn Parish School Board
                      PO Box 430
                      Winnfield, LA 71483

Remarks:      Applications will be screened and selected applicants will be interviewed 

The Winn Parish School Board is an equal apportunity employer, and provides equal educational opportunitities in all programs and activities, No person is discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disabling condition.


WPSB Job Advertisement – Principal Dodson High School

Job Vacancy: Principal, Dodson High School

Qualifications: Applicant must hold a Master’s degree or higher AND either

  1. Type A Certificate with endorsement as principal or
  2. Education Leader Level 1, 2, or 3 be eligible to receive Education Leader 1 upon employment

Preferences: Five or more years of successful teaching experience

Terms of
Employment: 12 months

Deadline for
Application: Friday, July 16, 2021 10:00 AM

Remarks:

  • Copies of all credentials, including current Louisiana teaching certificate, MUST accompany application.
  • Selected applicants will be scheduled for interviews.
  • Submit letter of application and resume to:
    • Mrs. Aaron Durbin
      Winn Parish School Board
      PO Box 430
      Winnfield, LA 71483

The Winn Parish School Board is an equal apportunity employer, and provides equal educational opportunitities in all programs and activities, No person is discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disabling condition.


Notice of Death July 8, 2021

WINN:
Nancy Carolyn Seals

November 13, 1948 – July 06, 2021
Service: Saturday, July 10 at 10 am at Community Lighthouse Church

NATCHITOCHES:
Donald Curry, Sr.

November 07, 1946 – July 05, 2021
Service: Friday, July 9 at 2 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches

Leslie “Les” Dunn
May 10, 1937 – July 07, 2021
Service: Saturday, July 10 at 10 am at Westside Baptist Church

Lessie Small
August 09, 1952 – July 06, 2021
Arrangements TBA

Patricia Sue New
July 05, 1944 – July 03, 2021
Service: Friday, July 9 at 10 am at Shady Grove Cemetery in Bellwood

Cynthia D. French
May 15, 1958 – July 05, 2021
Arrangements TBA

Barbara Johnson Scott
June 23, 2021
Service: Saturday, July 10 at 11 am at the Goodwill Baptist Church


Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report

Name: Cassie Fredieu
Date: 6-28-2021
Address: Winnfield, LA
Race: White 
Gender: Female
Age: 34
Charge: No Seatbelt, Expired Plate, Possession of Schedule II Oxycodone
Arresting Agency: Louisiana State Police


Name: Kenny D. Bynog
Date: 6-29-2021
Address: Natchitoches, LA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Charge: Theft of Four Wheeler

Name: Jaylen Allen
Date: 6-30-2021
Address: Winnfield, LA
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Charge: Felony Theft

Name: Ronnie Joseph David
Date: 6-30-2021
Address: Dodson, LA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Charge: Identity Theft
Arresting Agency: Dodson Police Department

Name: Walter Lewis Burks
Date: 6-30-2021
Address: Atlanta, LA
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Charge: Driver Must be Licensed, Improper Lane Usage

Name: Demarcus J. Powell
Date: 7-1-2021 
Address: Atlanta, LA
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Charge: Possession of Stolen Things Over $1,000

Name: Henry Wesley Jordan, Jr.
Date: 7-2-2021
Address: Winnfield, LA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Charge: Contempt of Court

Name: Franklin D. Smith, Jr.
Date: 7-2-2021
Address: Winnfield, LA
Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: 56
Charge: Battery – Aggravated Second Degree

Name: Kedarius Daughrity
Date: 7-3-2021
Address: Natchitoches, LA
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Charge: Failure to Appear X 2

Name: Shenika D. Russell
Date: 7-4-2021
Address: Alexandria, LA
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Age: 38
Charge: Failure to Appear


Former Winn Parish Deputy Sheriff and Store Owner Charged in Shooting of Unarmed Intruder

Winnfield Police officers responded to a shooting in the 600 block of East Main Street late Saturday night. Upon arrival, officers encountered Michael Foshee, who, along with his wife, owns the Main Street Barber Shop. Foshee reportedly received notice of a break-in of the shop from his cell phone while asleep at home. He rushed up to the shop, found the intruder still inside the business and shot him in the leg. He then called police and reported the shooting.
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Maple St Construction Begins in Winnfield

MAPLE STREET sewer line replacement project began yesterday, Tuesday, July 6 and should take approximately 2 weeks to complete. An 8 foot section down the middle of Maple Street between King and Payne streets will be dug up in order to replace the line, a project totaling $350,000.00.

Residents are asked to be patient during this crucial project as it has been fast tracked on an emergency basis.


The Harvey Rabbit and Friends Show Returning to the Winn Parish Library Tomorrow

Harvey Rabbit and Friends will be appearing at the main branch on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 2:00 p. m. The show features Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, and T-Boy the Alligator with Laura and Tim Allured in a fun-filled, energetic show of ventriloquism puppetry, music, magic, comedy, and audience participation. Seating is limited, so arrive early and prepare to be entertained.
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Remember This? Watanya Cicilia

By Brad Dison

On August 13, 1860, Jacob and Susan Mosey welcomed their ninth child into the world, a daughter whom they named Phoebe Ann.  Two more children followed Phoebe.  Another child was stillborn.  The large family lived in a small log cabin on a rented farm in the northeastern part of Darke County, Ohio, known as “the wilds.”  Phoebe’s parents were poor and spent most of their time laboring at the never-ending chores of farm life.    
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Olympic Trials Provide the Nation a Proud, Unifying Moment

By: Royal Alexander/Opinion

Sports and athletics have always played a uniquely unifying role in American life and do so again

The Olympic Trials taking place the last two weeks have provided our country with a hopeful and unifying injection of pride and patriotism.  America was able to witness daily some of the finest athletes in our country and in the world.  Team USA is clearly primed and ready for the Olympics in Tokyo in about two weeks.
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LDWF Releases Recruiting Video and Audio Clip for Upcoming Academy Announcement

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division has released recruiting video and audio files to help with recruiting for their next academy that will be announced in August.

“We are trying to recruit the best possible candidates for our next cadet academy that will be announced soon,” said Col. Chad Hebert, head of the Enforcement Division.  “Anyone that is interested in working in the outdoors and is qualified should strongly consider a career as a Louisiana Wildlife Agent.”
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Celebration of Life Memorial Service Honoring Miriam “Mimi” Wold this Saturday

A celebration of life memorial service honoring Miriam “Mimi” Wold will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Winnfield 201 E. Court St.

Family visitation in the Fire Side Room (across the street from the east side of the church, next to the church parking lot) is 1 PM – 2 PM. The memorial service will be held in the sanctuary from 2 PM – 3 PM.

For questions, issues or need help please call Ted Wold at 318-628-5438 or email at twoldco@wmconnect.com