On October 15, Louisiana Women Lead will host our Fall 2022 Training, featuring a curriculum designed to give our trainees all the tools they need to successfully run for office.

Our curriculum includes:

· Know Your Why Panel Discussion: Led by State Representative Julie Emerson, State Representative Rhonda Butler, State Senator Heather Cloud, and BESE District 5 Representative Ashley Ellis

· Public Speaking: Led by Ruth Wisher, Consultant at Wisher Strategies, LLC

· Compliance: Led by Amanda Maloy, Partner at Burland and Maloy, LLC

· Fundraising: Led by Nicole DesOrmeaux, President and Managing Partner of DesOrmeaux Group

· Primary vs. General and Rural vs. Urban Elections: Led by Andrew Bautsch, Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Julia Letlow

· Endorsements and Networking: Led by Carrie Monica, Executive Director for Stand for Children Louisiana

· Grassroots and GOTV: Led by Andree Miller, Vice President of Bold Strategies LLC

· Data and Polling: Led by John Couvillion of JMC Enterprises

· Launch Your Campaign (Social Media): Led by Marie Centanni of Centanni Communications

“We have a full day of informational sessions from some of the most effective professionals in the state giving trainees the opportunity to gain invaluable insight into what most deem the mystery of how to run for office and win,” Renee Amar, Executive Director of Louisiana Women Lead. “It’s our hope that these women leave the day of training and feel empowered to utilize the skills they learn in their efforts to get involved in politics.”

While the application period is closed for the Fall 2022 Training, we encourage you to visit our website www.louisianawomenlead.org to stay in the know about all upcoming opportunities.

Renee Amar, Founder and Executive Director, Louisiana Women Lead

Louisiana Women Lead was formed in 2020 to engage more center-right women in politics. Lead’s goal is to increase the number of women elected or appointed to leadership positions in Louisiana by breaking down barriers, create a statewide network for support, and provide tools to women so they have a leg up when running for or being appointed to office. For more information, visit http://www.louisianawomenlead.org.

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As seen on their Facebook page, our favorite local bakery and lunch stop, Pretty Baked, will be having its last day at its location on 416 W Court St, Friday, September 23rd! From 5:30 to 9 in the evening, this city’s residents will be treated to a sneak peek of the new menu featured from their up-and-coming location, Pretty Baked; The Depot (opening 2023)!

Nikita Etheridge, owner, and operator, has been kind enough to share her menu ahead of time to spread the word (and flavor) with as much notice as possible! The phone lines will open at 5 for call ahead placement with no limit to orders per person, but please keep in mind there will be no delivery available for this special event, pick up is a must!

For further questions or details, please see Pretty Baked’s business page on Facebook or call 318-413-4479 during their hours of operation (Monday-Thursday, 11-2). So mark your calendars or set the alarm, but leave dinner to Pretty Baked!

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Winnfield native, Jeff Johnson, Rotarian of the day and speaker of the day, spoke to the Winnfield Rotary Club on September 14, 2022, about our very own campus of the Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Mr. Johnson is the Dean of the Huey P. Long Campus of CLTCC, as well as director of the adult education program for the CLTCC region.

Jeff first addressed the recent reorganization of the Louisiana Technical and Community College System, which is comprised of 12 regional technical and community colleges, one of which is Central Louisiana Technical Community College. The current structure of CLTCC provides access to technical and academic education to students in ten parishes. There are two campuses in Rapides Parish, the main one in downtown Alexandria and an extension on south MacArthur Drive, a Ferriday campus, the Ward H. Nash Avoyelles campus in Cottonport, and the Huey P. Long campus here in Winnfield along with the Rod Brady Extension campus in Jena. Three other campuses in the western-central part of the state which were previously part of CLTCC have been transferred to the umbrella of more westerly-located community technical community colleges.

The Huey P. Long campus offers four credentialed programs: business office administration, practical nursing, welding technology, and forestry technology. CLTCC has been able to purchase two simulators for the forestry program which allows students hands-on training on multiple machines used in the logging industry. The extension campus in Jena also offers four programs including the first three above, and industrial manufacturing instead of forestry technology. Heavy equipment simulators are available for student training in the industrial program. The HPL campus is also working on a licensed practical nursing course for evening students, made possible through a grant from the Rapides Foundation.

CLTCC also provides general education courses, adult basic education, and workforce development training. The Huey P. Long campus has a dual enrollment program in conjunction with Winn, Grant and Jackson Parish schools. The Winn Parish School Board offers a jump start summer camp, which allows a high school student to take a program in certified nursing assistance and welding during the summer. No credit hours are received, but financial aid is available, partially paid by the school board and those who successfully complete a program receive a certificate for their coursework.

Workforce development training and credentialing programs are available through CLTCC, including commercial driver training, emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, and advanced EMT. Training to comply with Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration standards are offered, such as basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, forklift operation, NC3 welding accreditation, and others. CLTCC also provides customized training for business and industry.

Mr. Johnson said that, while tuition has increased quite a bit such that a full semester’s credit can run up to $2000, significant financial aid is available through the federal Pell grant program, the Reboot Louisiana scholarship program, which is $1500 per semester, other scholarships available through the financial aid office, and the Title I workforce development program providing funds for dislocated workers and youth, designed to help people get back in the workforce after being laid off. Other financial aid programs include the M. J. Foster Promise scholarships funded by the state of Louisiana to provide financial assistance for welding and manufacture-related programs for students who have been declined assistance by other programs, as well as low interest student loans.

CLTCC also provides courses to prepare students to take the High School Equivalency Test (HISET) in all ten of the parishes in the CLTCC region (Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon and Winn). This is an alternative to the GED (General Equivalency Diploma) which still exists, but is less rigorous than the HISET and thus less desirable for colleges, universities and employers. Students taking the HISET preparation course may also take other CLTCC courses which do not require a high school diploma as a prerequisite at the same time. The HISET prep is funded by federal and state grants, and is therefore free to the students.

Other adult education courses include developmental courses to improve performance on college entrance exams, as well as community education classes such as financial literacy and health literacy. CLTCC also administers tests including the Accuplacer and college entrance, work certification exams and the HISET.

The enthusiasm he brings to his talk about CLTCC and its offerings to the community clearly demonstrate that Jeff Johnson is committed to his work at CLTCC and to the education of our community.
At the conclusion of the talk, the meeting was adjourned with the Rotary motto, “Service above self!”

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Date: 9-17-22

Name: Cornellis Kelly

Address: Winnfield, LA

Race: Black 

Sex: Male 

Age: 43

Charge: Theft 

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Multi- Family Garage Sale starting THURSDAY 22nd and Friday 23rd from 7am- 4pm. Saturday 24th 8am-12pm. Sale will include toys, boys clothes, boys shoes, women’s clothing, women’s shoes, men’s items, house hold items, and many many more.

347 Eugene Garrett Rd, Winn La 71483 located in Calvin. 2 miles from Calvin High School. Garage sale signs will be posted on the road.

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By Brad Dison

This past week or so, we have all been overwhelmed by information on the royal family due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. This brought up the memory of the mostly forgotten Emperor Norton I whose full name was Joshua Abraham Norton I.

The emperor’s reign began in September 1859 and lasted just over two decades. Emperor Norton issued his own currency and proclamations and collected taxes from his subjects. “The emperor would have been a noteworthy figure anywhere,” one newspaper reported. He was described as being “modestly pretentious,” “sensible and intelligent upon most subjects, and a gentleman always.” He was a large-sized man, “whom the cares of the government had rendered round-shouldered. On the top of a royal head of hair… he wore an old-style high hat from which waved a plume, stolen against its will from some stray white rooster. His eyebrows were heavy, and overhung small, piercing eyes. The emperor was always dressed in a dark blue uniform, closely buttoned to the three upper buttons, which were left loose to show the rich linen he wore. A broad piping of red ran down the seam of his trousers.” When the emperor needed a new tailored uniform, he personally collected the amount required from his willing subjects. Even his personal tailor paid a share.

While most of us grumble about paying even the slightest tax, his subjects were willing, even happy, to pay the emperor’s taxes. Emperor Norton never took more than he needed, and he only collected monthly taxes from those that he graced with his presence. In exchange for paying the monthly taxes, some restaurant owners in his capital city provided him with free meals. Having the emperor dine with them was good for business and they, the businesses, received bragging rights. Emperor Norton was most interested in the events which occurred in his realm. When a political or financial dispute arose, Emperor Norton personally acted as mediator, never taking sides, until both parties were satisfied. The emperor formalized the agreement between the parties with an official decree or proclamation which he signed, “Norton I.”

On State occasions, Emperor Norton wore a ceremonial sword. Even on these occasions, the emperor always had his trusty cane in hand. His cane was such an individuality that “every resident and visitor of his [capital] city knew it by heart.” A carved serpent was coiled around the cane’s central stick. The serpent’s head and neck formed the cane’s crook. Some of his subjects claimed that they could tell the emperor was approaching by the unique sound the cane made as it tapped on the sidewalk with each step he took. Rather than taking a royal carriage, Emperor Norton happily walked the streets of his capital city among his subjects. “No person ever passed him on the streets … without noticing him. If they did not know him at first sight they always asked, and invariably found out.”

All good things must come to an end. On January 8, 1880, the 61-year-old emperor was walking unmolested among his loyal, loving subjects when he suddenly collapsed. People immediately rushed to the emperor, but before anyone could render aid the emperor slipped from this world into the next. Newspapers reported that he died of apoplexy, which most often refers to stroke symptoms that occur suddenly. Emperor Norton’s subjects were immensely saddened by his death. Businesses moved the emperor’s photograph from its place of distinction to their front windows. Unfortunately, Emperor Norton left no heir. He had one true love. On numerous occasions, Emperor Norton proposed marriage to Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, but she married Prince Albert instead. With no proper heir, the title and position of emperor of his realm died with Norton.

Emperor Norton’s obituary said, “There never lived a more eccentric character …than that very Norton. He was a patron of the arts, sciences, operas, free lunches, and, in fact, anything that was good and noble, not excepting the synagogue nor the feasts of all creeds and nationalities, since he was the embodiment of a free pass, and never paid a cent for anything except his lodging, the coin for which he received from his loyal subjects, on whom he levied for contributions monthly.” As not to overtax his subjects, the emperor had not set aside funds for his own funeral. The citizens of his capital city so loved the emperor that they collected one final tax in his name, which his subjects happily paid, for an elaborate funeral and casket for the emperor.

Emperor Norton’s subjects “humored his whim by paying the royal assessments he levied for the support of his imperial person.” The emperor’s realm existed … only in his mind. His capital city was San Francisco, California. Emperor Norton I was the first, and only, albeit self-proclaimed, “Emperor of the United States.”

Sources:

1. The Petaluma Courier, January 14, 1880, p.2.

2. The Evansville Journal (Evansville, Indiana), January 21, 1880, p.4.

3. The American Israelite (Cincinnati, Ohio) February 13, 1880, p.p2.

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The global phenomenon that is the “love languages,” an idea introduced in 1992 by pastor and counselor Gary Chapman in his bestselling book, The 5 Love Languages, has turned 30.

Back in the turbulent, free love, Jackson 5 vs. Osmond Brothers, psychedelic, protest-filled, the-Baltimore-Orioles-were-really-good, “Were you at Woodstock?” 1960s, the saying from lots of young people was, “Never trust anyone over 30.”

Seemed a good idea at the time.

Then those people turned 30 and learned how much it costs to get a roof replaced and a new transmission and they moved on to other causes, like “Never trust a roofer” or “Never trust a mechanic” and other idiotic trivialities, like “Never trust anyone who claims they’ve been to Woodstock.”

Then a bunch of those teens from the ’60s turned into roofers and mechanics, so what are you gonna do?

Funny how life experiences change your way of thinking.

But human nature never changes. It’s why you can read a poem by Blake or Yeats (a fave) or Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “How do I love thee?, let me count the cornbreads…” and it means the same — and feels the same — to the reader today as it did all those years ago.

So from what I’ve heard and learned from experience is that you can trust some people over 30 — my mother comes to mind — and you can trust the 5 Love Languages, which are “Hot Water Cornbread, Sweet Cornbread, White Cornbread, Yellow Cornbread, and Cornbread-Inclusive.”

I am just joshing. Those are someone’s love languages, I’m sure. I’ll fair catch at least two of them.

But the real love languages as proposed by Chapman are these:

quality time
words of affirmation
acts of service
gifts
physical touch (not like football tackling or boxing but intimate stuff like holding hands; I shouldn’t even have to write this but I know how some of you think so work with me here).

Those are good languages.

The thought of a love language might seem silly to the great unwashed, but if you study the love languages, you might find that Chapman was onto something. We all want to be loved in a significant and specific way. I might not need you to touch me often but I might need you to affirm me. You might not need a gift from me; the gift might instead be quality time with you.

I might not need you to love the New Orleans Saints; but I might feel loved, genuinely, if you say, “I’m sorry the Saints didn’t win”). If you bet on them, a nice follow-up might be, “I’m more sorry they didn’t cover.”

Some hard liners will say it’s stupid — until they discover that what they craved and needed wasn’t a mansion on the hill and sweet cornbread after all. Instead, it was a person who listened and affirmed them and gifted them with the cornbread of their choice.

Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu

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Governors DeSantis and Abbot have made clear that they will continue to transport illegal immigrants to “progressive”’ Sanctuary States whose governors endorse blatant rollbacks of federal immigration law.

Ironically, some of America’s liberal blue states are beginning to get a taste of what “open borders” really means. It’s interesting to watch wealthy, liberal enclaves like Martha’s Vineyard begin to directly experience some of the “rich diversity” that the border states have suffered through with illegal aliens. States like Texas and Florida have been burdened with the enormous financial and social costs of a flood of illegals over our Southern border. Now, every state is a “border” state.

What has happened?

In recent weeks Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, and Texas governor, Greg Abbot, have bussed or flown groups of illegals to liberal “sanctuary” states and cities. Now these moralizing blue states will be forced to put their money where their mouths are or be exposed as phonies.

So far, President Obama and numerous other prominent Democrat inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard have not responded to media inquiries regarding whether they will open up their palatial estates to provide shelter, comfort, food, and love to the Venezuelan and Colombian immigrants from Florida whose cause they champion when it does not personally and adversely impact them.

Gov. Abbot has transported illegals from Texas to the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. In so doing, he stated “we are sending them to the U.S. Capitol where the Biden Administration will be able to more immediately address the needs of the people they are allowing to come across our border.”

Gov. DeSantis sent two planes full of illegals to Martha’s Vineyard Airport in Massachusetts. His office stated “yes, Florida can confirm the two planes of illegal immigrants that arrived in Martha’s Vineyard today were part of the state’s relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”

DeSantis’ further stated that “states like Massachusetts, New York and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies.”

Wow.

Martha’s Vineyard is famously known as a playground of rich “progressives,” including former President Barack Obama, who bought a multi-million dollar home there in 2019. The thought that this secure, super white, super rich community removed from the harmful impact of the Leftist policies they support would suddenly be face to face with the issue of illegals and the drugs (fentanyl is killing hundreds of Americans daily), theft, crime, terrorists, and human trafficking that accompany them, seems only fair.

We know Americans are unquestionably kind, generous and loving people but we are allowed to point out that these individuals are in our country illegally, and that our veterans and all Americans must come before illegals.

We are also allowed to point out that Americans are ‘Dreamers’ too, and that every sovereign nation has an inviolable right to determine who comes within its borders. Our nation simply cannot be the home of every individual in the world who wants to sneak across our border.

Our government also cannot be allowed to direct and support the breaking of federal immigration law. The result of this treachery is that the culture and character of our nation is being permanently altered by those illegally being placed into our country.

This is really the point.

After almost completely stopping the flow of illegals during the Trump Administration we are now witnessing the destructive effects of Biden’s exactly-reversed policy decisions.

What about public health and public safety concerns? What about the China Virus fears we’ve been suffocated with for over 2 years that have greatly restricted the personal and economic liberty of millions of Americans? There are still places in the U.S. that American citizens cannot go without a vaccine card and a mask. Yet, we allow unmasked un-vaxed, unknown and unvetted individuals numbering millions to violate our laws and become potentially super-spreaders in our communities?

This is a betrayal of us by our government.

Governors DeSantis and Abbot are engaged in this desperate pushback because our federal government—whose core constitutional responsibility is to control and protect our borders—simply refuses to do its duty in the hopes of gaining through this illegality a larger Democrat voting base.

This must stop, and in the November midterms, we must ensure that it does stop.

Pictured above: Royal Alexander is an attorney, writer, and former politician in his native Shreveport, Louisiana. In 2007, he was the Republican candidate for Louisiana Attorney General. In addition to his law practice, Alexander is an opinion writer, a guest lecturer at public events and education forums, and a frequent guest on various TV and radio outlets.

The views and opinions expressed in the My Opinion article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Winn Parish Journal. Any content provided by the authors is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

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It’s Official! TappedTober is back for 2022 presented by the Cane River Waterway Commission! Clear your calendars for Saturday October 15th as we once again rock the Natchitoches Riverfront Stage. This annual event is known for its family-friendly environment, top-notch entertainment, and ever-expanding beer and wine tasting selections, without missing a second of everyone’s favorite fall activity, football, on the gigantic riverfront screen. Headlining this year’s musical lineup is country legend, Tracy Lawrence, brought to you by Cunningham Insurance and Ameriprise! Visit our website at http://www.thetappedtober.com or find us on Facebook @Tappedtober for the latest information.

Proceeds from this event will support the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation & the NRMC Cancer Center in their efforts to improve access to healthcare in our community!

The ticket link is below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tappedtober-craft-beer-wine-festival-2022-featuring-tracy-lawrence-tickets-353999160017?aff=erelexpmlt

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Celebrating its 46th anniversary this year, the Red River Revel Arts Festival returns Oct. 1 – 9. The Red River Revel Arts Festival is the largest outdoor festival in North Louisiana, attracting tens of thousands of locals and visitors to “Celebrate the Arts” together.

The Red River Revel Arts Festival brings an extensive array of exciting and unique experiences to the Shreveport Riverfront. This multi-award winning festival features more than 75 juried visual artists from across the country, over 80 musical, theatrical, and performing arts entertainment on two stages, over 20 vendors serving delicious food, and an area dedicated to introducing children to the arts. Each day will offer new experiences and memories, so get ready to revel!

Here’s your guide to the 46th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival.
Artists

Artists from across the country make the Revel their home the first week in October. Whether you are an avid art collector or a novice, you can enjoy and celebrate the arts of the Revel. Over 75 juried artists will have one-of-a-kind works of art including painting, jewelry, photography, pottery and more. The wide price range of pieces allows for shopping options to fit any guests’ budget. Stroll down Art Alley to view the varied artworks of established artists, visit the Emerging Artist Tent to see up and coming artists and their work, and support local artisans in the Market Area. Some artists rotate during the week, so guests are encouraged to return to see who is new in these areas. Plan your shopping before heading to the Revel by previewing the artists’ portfolios at redriverrevel.com/rrr/artists.

Music

The Red River Revel Arts Festival is synonymous with bringing in chart-topping names in music from across the country along with your favorite local and regional acts and this year is no different! With over 80 performances on two stages, music will fill Festival Plaza every day of the Revel! Headliners for the 46th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival include:

· Everclear. Pop/Rock, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Thursday, October 6

· Neal McCoy. Country, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Sunday, October 2

· Big Freedia. Bounce/Hip-Hop, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 1

· The Motet. Funk/Fusion/Jam, 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8

· Mannie Fresh. Hip-Hop. 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9

The music schedule includes local, regional, and national musicians along with cheer/dance group performances, martial arts and gymnastic demonstrations, theatrical performances and more! View the full entertainment schedule at redriverrevel.com/rrr/music-lineup.

Food

Bring your appetite to the Revel! The Red River Revel Arts Festival is a place where one may find unique menu items such as boudin balls, jerk chicken, blackened catfish, bacon caramel donuts, chicken and waffles, funnel cakes and more! Food stations are operated by local nonprofit organizations, booster clubs, schools and other community groups along with for profit vendors. Mouthwatering menus can be found at redriverrevel.com/rrr/food

Kids’ Activities

The Red River Revel Arts Festival is dedicated to providing an opportunity for children to experience first-hand performing and visual arts. Children can channel their inner artist at the sand art station, build art structures at the Bricks4Kidz tent, and show off their creativity at the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier’s Artist for a Day activity! The fun doesn’t stop there! Children can become an archaeologist in the mock geological dig, use their imagination in Shreve Memorial Library Land, shop for the perfect ingredients at the Brookshire’s Mini Grocery Store, and put their physical health to the test in the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport obstacle course. And don’t forget about face painting!

Stilt walkers, magicians, and balloon animal artists will be throughout the festival bringing joy to everyone!

Many of the kids’ activities are free with admission, while others may be ticketed or have a nominal fee. Check out all of the kids’ activities at www.redriverrevel.com/rrr/kids-activities.

Admission

The Red River Revel Arts Festival officially opens Saturday, Oct. 1 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 9. The festival hours will be 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Wednesday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday – Saturday; and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sundays.

Daily admission is $5 during peak hours and days, which is 5 p.m. to close Monday – Friday and all-day Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.

A $10 Reveler Pass allows guests access into the festival any day/time.

Military and First Responders with a valid ID receive one free admission any day/time of the festival.

Children ages 12 and under are free of charge any day/time of the festival. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Location: Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett Street, Shreveport, Louisiana

Parking: Free parking is available after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends on metered spots in downtown Shreveport. Free parking is available in designated Revel parking lots. Parking maps can be found at www.redriverrevel.com.

Free Shuttles: A free shuttle will run on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6-7, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., as well as 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on both Saturdays, Oct. 1 and 8. The free shuttle will be running in a loop around downtown allowing Revelers to park wherever they like in downtown Shreveport and attend the festival, downtown restaurants, and attractions. For shuttle routes, stops, attractions, and special downtown deals, visit downtownshreveport.com/revel-plus-deals-downtown.

Come join us for Art, Music, Food, and FUN at the Revel!

A huge thanks to our sponsors: Chase Bank, Pepsi Beverages Company, City of Shreveport, Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, and The Alta & John Franks Foundation.

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NATCHITOCHES:
Sis. Virgie Johnson-Turner-Burton
Service: October 8 at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, located at 108 church St. in Natchez

Ruby Jo Rachal
August 8, 1943 -August 6, 2022
Arrangements TBA

SABINE:
Lela Gail Greer
October 28, 1956 – September 16, 2022
Service: Wednesday, September 21 at 10 am at Pendleton Assembly of God

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This year’s Fall Festival will be held on Monday, October 31st from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in downtown Winnfield.

This year’s Fall Festival will include:

Costume Contest
Location: Beside the Courthouse on the Pea Patch side Starts at 5:30 PM.
Age Groups: 0-3 yrs, 4-7 yrs, 8-10 yrs, 11-13 yrs, 14-17 yrs, 18 yrs +, & theme groups Pets (one category)

To Pre-Register for the costume contest scan the code on the flyer below.   

Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Drop off location: Police Jury Office (Courthouse)
Drop pumpkins off Thurs, Oct 27 or Friday, Oct 28 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Age Groups: PreK-1st, 2nd-5th, & 6th-8th

Groups or individuals interested in participating in Trunk or Treat, spots will be available along Main Street between the Courthouse & The Social Coffee House. Main Street will be blocked off at 4:30.

Hot Dogs, Chips, & Drinks will be located in front of the Courthouse.

Trunk or Treats will be lined up from the Courthouse to The Social Coffee House.

Awards will be given out for the costume contest and the pumpkin decorating contest.

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Donnie Moon, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Agent, spoke to the Kiwanis club, Tuesday, September
13th. 4H clubs started this month and registration is going on right now. Registration should be able to be done on-line but because of server issues they are also doing paper registration. It starts in 2nd and 3rd grade with Cloverbuds. The focus this year is Healthy Choices dealing with food. Karen Shirley works with him in 4H. He said he was blessed to have good staff that has worked together for a while.

There is a Shooting Sports Facility on Highway 34 that includes several different shooting ranges. There are also archery ranges and a pavilion. Three activities can be going on at the same time. Many of the kids are enrolled in shooting sport skills and there are always champions at the different matches they attend. All volunteers have to be certified.

Mr. Moon was leaving as soon as the meeting was over to get ready for STEM Camp at Caney Lake. Students from Winn, Jackson and Bienville were to be represented at the camp. There were going to be many hands on activities involving science, technology, engineering and math.

There are 19 4H clubs in Winn Parish including a homeschool club. Enrollment is 40% of the students which is the hightes in Northeast Louisiana.

Moon also spoke about the Winn Parish Fair which starts on September 26 and ends on October 1. He gave a schedule of events for the livestock shows. There will also be Ag Awareness educational programs for the students.

Questions were asked about deer plots, soil samples, pruning of shrubs, and garden fertilizing. Shrub pruning should be done in January and February and should not be severe. You put lime on the garden in fall and winter and fertilize in spring and summer. The Master Gardener program requires at least 15 participants now so they are combining with Jackson Parish to be able to offer that program.

We are fortunate to have Donnie Moon and his staff at the LSU Ag office in Winn Parish and all the work they do with our children.

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Date: 9-12-22

Name: Hillary Williams 

Address: Eros, LA

Race: White

Sex: Female 

Age: 42

Charge: Warrant 

Date: 9-12-22

Name: Kristen S Woods

Address: Winnfield, LA

Race: Black 

Sex: Female 

Age: 35

Charge: Possession with intent to distribute a schedule 1, Possession with intent to distribute a schedule 2 (Fentanyl), Illegal use of CDS in the presence of a minor, Possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS

Date: 9-13-22

Name: Carol Parker 

Address: Winnfield, LA

Race: White

Sex: Female 

Age: 59

Charge: Identity theft 

 

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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