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Feb 17, 2000 | Feb 10, 2000 | Feb 03, 2000
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Dec 23, 1999 | Dec 16, 1999 | Dec 9, 1999 | Dec 2, 1999
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HEADLINES
February 24, 2000
State Police Arrest Insurance Agent In Haynesville
Louisiana State Police And Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown Are Urging Persons Who Had Insurance With Rupert's Insurance Service In Haynesville To Call The Department Of Insurance At 1-800-259-5300.
By Susan T. Herring,
Editor, The Guardian-Journal
Following a two month investigation into complaints received by the Insurance Commissioner's Office, the Louisiana State Police arrested insurance agent Linda H. Rupert, 48, of Haynesville on Monday, February 21 and charged her with misappropriation of insurance premiums, felony theft, selling insurance without a license, and filing false public documents.
Homer Welcomes BPCC
Superintendent Gary Jones Offers Unlimited Use Of Resources
By Susan T. Herring,
Editor, The Guardian-Journal
Bossier Parish Community College Chancellor Tom Carleton commended Mayor David Aubrey for his efforts to bring education to Claiborne Parish and agreed that education would change not only this parish, but the entire state.
Dubach Woman Dies After Being Shot
Outside Club Near Summerfield
By Susan T. Herring,
Editor, The Guardian-Journal
Thelma P. Graham, 24, of Dubach died at the LSU Hospital in Shreveport early Sunday morning after being airlifted from the High Chaparral Club five miles west of Summerfield on Alt. 2. Graham was shot in the head about 1:20 AM February 20 just outside the club. A former boyfriend, Quintin Lee Douglas, 29, of Dubach was arrested and charged with manslaughter. No bond has been set.
Board Discusses Summer Programs, LEAP Tests,
Local College Courses
State Committee To Change MFP For Teacher Raises
Superintendent Gary Jones Said Students In The 4th And 8th Grades Who Do Not Pass The Leap Tests In March Will Not Be Promoted. The Will Get A Second Chance With Summer Remediation Classes In June And Then Will Be Re-Tested The First Of July.
By Susan T. Herring,
Editor, The Guardian-Journal
Prior to the regular meeting of the Claiborne Parish School Board on February 17, Superintendent Gary Jones informed board members of the consequences and the expectations of the new high stakes testing. Jones said two concerns were costs for teachers, transportation and meals for the summer remediation program and the time allowed.
New Billboard To Invite Motorists To
"Visit Beautiful Historic Homer"
By Susan T. Herring,
Editor, The Guardian-Journal
Joey White presented members of the Tourism Committee a proposed layout for the new billboard to be placed on I-20. Claiborne Electric is sponsoring the billboard, which will include a section for current events to be changed periodically throughout the year. White said although the agreement was for two billboards, only one site had been located.
Forum Gives Residents Opportunity To Meet
District Judge Candidates
Claiborne Parish Residents Will Vote On "Two" Judges On March 14
Candidates for District Judge will attend a public forum Thursday, February 24 at Homer City Hall beginning at 5 PM. Two of the three judges in the 2nd District who are retiring are Judge Leon Whitten in Division B and Judge Robert Butler in Division C. Three judges in the 2nd District serve the parishes of Bienville, Claiborne, and Jackson. Claiborne Parish residents will vote for two judges on March 14.
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- Claiborne One Homer And Haynesville Pages Now On-Line
- The Homer and Haynesville pages, as well as the business and industry pages, are up at Claiborne One. The web site at http://www.claiborneone.org. also features the current and archived headlines and new briefs for The Guardian-Journal. Information can be contributed and businesses can support the website by purchasing advertising banners - call Joel Ponder at 927-9787 with information and Al Lynn at 927-6197 for more information about the Claiborne One Sponsorship Program.
- St. Jude Benefit Concert Scheduled Saturday, Feb. 26
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Benefit Concert featuring bluegrass, country, and gospel will be held at the Homer High School auditorium on Saturday February 26 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for $5 at Keith's Food Mart and Homer High School. Other contributions are appreciated.
- Mt. Olive Christian School Kindergarten Roundup
- Mt. Olive Christian School will hold kindergarten roundup on Tuesday, March 7 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on the main school campus in Athens. Four and five-year-olds are invited to attend one of two kindergarten classes to see what a typical day at school is like. For more info, call 258-5661 between 8 AM and 3 PM.
- Homer High Selling $20 Baseball Season Tickets
- Season tickets for Homer High Baseball are now on sale for $20 at the Homer High School office. A season ticket will admit one to nine home games and the tournament.
- American Legion Post #73 To Meet At Library Feb. 24
- The American Legion Post #73 will meet at the Claiborne Parish Library on Thursday, February 24 at 7 PM.
- Legion Auxiliary Unit To Meet Monday, February 28
- The Legion Auxiliary Unit will meet Monday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 PM at the Claiborne Parish Library.
- Pineview High School Holds Black History Program
- The public is invited to Pineview High School's Black History Program on February 28 at 9 AM. Guest speaker will be Denene Stringfellow, General Manager of Maxwell's Restaurant-Holiday Inn in Ruston.
- "Miniature Wonders Nature Walk" At Lake Claiborne - Learn about the small and easily overlooked plant, animal and insect life at Lake Claiborne State Park. The Nature Walk will take place on Saturday, March 4 from 9 to 10 AM and participants will have the opportunity to view them up close through hand held lenses. For more information call 927-2976.
- "Kute Kid Kontest" Helps Raise Money For D.A.R.T. - The "Kute Kid Kontest" has extended the dates. Portraits will be taken Wed. March 8 from 1 to 4:30 PM for children up to 5 years old. Proceeds will benefit D.A.R.T. of Lincoln which also serves Claiborne, Jackson, Bienville, and Union parishes. Apply at Barnes Portraiture, 211 W. Alabama, Ruston or call 255-5568 or (800) 255-0673.
- Public Forum For Judge Candidates At City Hall Tonight
- The five candidates for District Judge, two in Division B and three in Division C, have been invited to attend a public forum Thursday, February 24 at 5 PM at Homer City Hall. This forum offers voters an opportunity to meet the candidates before they vote on March 14.
- Local Citizens' Input Essential For La. Small Town Program
- The Louisiana Small Town Program wants your ideas and suggestions at an open town meeting rescheduled for Thursday, March 2 at 5 PM at Homer City Hall. Officials from the Governor's Office of Rural Development will discuss future plans for Homer and the immediate surrounding area. To get an accurate picture of the community it is very important to have good representation from all areas, including but not limited to, education, health care, churches, public works, civic organizations, elected officials (local, parish, state), financial institutions, businesses, and others. If you have questions, call the Mayor's office at 927-1312.
- Relay For Life Remembers And Honors Cancer Patients
- Relay For Life will hold a meeting Monday, February 28 at 5 PM in the Board Room of the Homer Memorial Hospital. At 9 PM Friday, April 7 a special candle lighting ceremony will be held to remember persons who have been affected by cancer during the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life to be held at the Homer High School Track from 6 PM - 6 AM. Luminaries purchased for $10 to honor or memorialize a cancer patient will be lighted and placed around the perimeter of the track. Send your $10 check to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 748, Haynesville, LA 71038 along with your name, address, phone number, and the name of the cancer patient and whether in honor or in memory.
- Lake Claiborne To Host "Attracting Hummingbirds" March 11
- On Saturday March 11 from 7-8 PM, the park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park will teach visitors how to identify and attract hummingbirds. Hummingbird biology and the habitats of this unique species will also be discussed. For more information, call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976 locally.
- Smoke Detectors For The Elderly Offered through TRIAD
- TRIAD of Claiborne wants all seniors age 65 and above to have a smoke detector. You may also qualify if you're disabled. Having a smoke detector can mean the difference of life or death. Smoke detectors are available without charge. If you don't have a smoke detector, call Alf Pike at 927-2011 or 927-3296.
- D.A.R.T. In Homer Every Thursday From 9-12 AM
- D.A.R.T. of Lincoln is committed to ending domestic violence by providing shelter, legal assistance and counseling. Representatives are in Homer every Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM. For more info call (800) 281-7885 or the 24-Hour Crisis Line at (318) 251-2255.
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- Governor's Office To Hold Statewide Forums On Disabilities
- Ten statewide public seminars will be held around the state in March to solicit information from individuals with disabilities and their family members in order to formulate a strategic plan that better meets the needs of individuals with disabilities within the state of Louisiana. These forums will also serve to inform individuals with disabilities and their families about the existence and role of the Governor's Office of Disability Affairs. Meetings will be held in Monroe on March 29 from 6-8 PM at St. Francis Senior Plaza on Oliver Road--contact Shelley Thomas at (318)_361-0236 and in Shreveport on March 30 from 6-8 PM at the Willis Knighten Community Center at 2401 Bessie Street--contact Frances Hilburn at (318) 539-3388.
- Claiborne Parish Head Start Accepting Applications
- Head Start is now recruiting and accepting applications in Claiborne Parish for three, four, and five year-olds born before October 1. Head Start offers many benefits to the child, family and special services for children with special needs. To enroll a child, you must have a certified birth certificate and proof of income. For further information, contact Connie Joyner at 927-6230 or 377-7022 ext. 144
- Homer Memorial Hospital Offers Free Bone Density Screening
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 Homer Memorial Hospital will offer a free bone density screening Tues. Feb. 29 and Wed. March 1, 10 AM-3 PM. One of every two women past menopause is at risk for osteoporosis. Women over age 55 should call 927-2024 to sign up.
- Claiborne Parish Dixie Baseball Seeking Board Members
- Claiborne Parish Dixie Baseball is seeking nominations for Board Members for the 2000 baseball season. Board members serve three year terms. Anyone wishing to serve can contact Ken Bailey at 927-2011 or 927-9339.
Registration forms have been mailed to all who played in the league last year. Others can register at the Council Chambers on March 2 at 6:30 PM.
- "Miniature Wonders Nature Walk" At Lake Claiborne
- Learn about the small and easily overlooked plant, animal and insect life at Lake Claiborne State Park. The Nature Walk will take place on Saturday, March 4 from 9 to 10 AM and participants will have the opportunity to view them up close through hand held lenses. For more information call 927-2976.
- Lake Claiborne To Host "Attracting Hummingbirds" March 11
- On Saturday March 11 from 7-8 PM, the park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park will teach visitors how to identify and attract hummingbirds. Hummingbird biology and the habitats of this unique species will also be discussed. For more information, call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976 locally.
- Council On Aging To Offer 55/Alive Mature Driving Course
- The Claiborne Council on Aging and AARP will offer a 55/Alive Mature Driving Course on February 23 and 24 from 12:30 PM until 4:30 PM at the Claiborne Senior Center at 608 East 4th Street. The fee for the course is $10 and the last day to register is February 17. Some insurance companies may provide a discount to graduates of the course. To register, call Joe Etta Williams at 927-6922.
- Mount Olive Christian School To Hold Book Fair
- A Scholastic Book Fair will be held at Mt. Olive Christian School February 22-29. The Book Fair will be at the Middle School from 8 AM to 3 PM.
- Newspaper Recycling Program Stopped Temporarily
- Due to complications with several aspects of collecting newspapers, Trailblazer announced the newspaper recycling program is being temporarily stopped. Persons interested in serving on a citizens committee to address a long range plan for recycling should contact the Trailblazer Office no later than February 29 by calling (318) 255-3554. Committee members will develop a plan for recycling, fundraising, networking, and marketing the recycling concept in this area. Letters of support and program donations should be mailed to P. Ellzey Simmons, Trailblazer Rural Development Institute, 302 Reynolds Dr., Ruston, LA 71270.
- Local Musicians Meet Friday Nights At Fire Station - Local musicians are still "pickin' and grinnin" Friday nights in
Homer. From 6 PM till, you will find them "picking and grinning"
from country to bluegrass to gospel at the Homer Fire Station on
West Main. Everyone is welcome!!
- Looking For Adventure? Try The New Scouting Program - Are you interested in high adventure activities? Do you like to rock climb, rappel, hike and tons of other outdoor activities that are limited only by your imagination?
 Are you between the age of 14 and 20? If you answered yes to the above questions and would like to know more about this new and exciting program, there will be an open house at the BSA Scout Hut across the street from the Claiborne Parish School Board office on Monday, November 29 at 7 PM.
For more information call Jennifer Roberts (318) 868-2774, Mickey Anglin at 927-9080, or Wayne Hatfield at 927-2961 or 9420.
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