Community Christmas 2018
Santa Claus dropped by City Hall to make a special appearance with a bounty of toys for tots. On hand to receive presents as part of his Make a Wish was Drake Quebedeaux.
Santa Claus dropped by City Hall to make a special appearance with a bounty of toys for tots. On hand to receive presents as part of his Make a Wish was Drake Quebedeaux.
There was a fundraiser on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Vinton Rec Center for Jason McGee, one of the Town of Vinton police officers. The fundraiser included an auction, a silent auction, a bake sale, hot dogs and BBQ, and the Rec Center pool open for use with a donation. Live music was on hand at the Rec Center Pavilion. Despite rainy weather, there was a large turnout and the event raised a considerable sum to pay for medical expenses. Mayor Kenneth Stinson issued a proclamation declaring September 8 to be Jason McGee day.
The Town of Vinton stands behind Jason McGee and asks he be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
The Calcasieu Police Jury’s Human Services Department will offer a Summer Food Service Program for children under 18. The program will be free and will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, until July 27, 2018.
No registration is required. All food must be eaten on site and provided on a first-come, first-service basis.
Local Locations:
Vinton Middle School, 900 Horridge St
Vinton Recreation Center (Ward 7 Recreation), 1615 Horridge St.
A Memorial Day program was held on Monday, May 28, at VFW Post 9854 on Hwy 109. Mayor Kenneth Stinson and VMAFC VP Houston Fruge gave the opening comments. Guest speaker was Major Debbie McElhannon, USAR. J.D. Malone gave a short presentation on the Bataan Death March. Part of the ceremony included the awarding of certificates to the winners of the VMAFC Essay Contest. Two of the winners, Brooklyn Landry and Grace Lange, gave remarks to the audience. The other award winners were Corbyn Coleman, Taylor Frederick, and Madison Jones.
On Thursday, May 3, citizens gathered in front of the Vinton Police Department to take part in the National Day of Prayer. Leading the group in song were children from Emmanuel Christian Academy. They also performed a song in sign language. Rev. Andy Goff, Welsh Memorial Methodist Church, led the opening prayer. David Smith gave the closing words.