Town Councils, Police Jury And School Board To Meet - The Homer Town Council will meet Monday, May 1 at 6 PM. The Haynesville Town Council will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 6 PM. The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet at 10 AM Wednesday, May 10, and 10 AM Thursday, May 11.      The Claiborne Parish School Board will meet at 7 PM Thursday, May 11, following Finance Committee at 6 PM.   Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Every Friday In Homer - Every Friday night in downtown Homer, amateur musicians from all over the Ark-La-Tex meet at the Homer Fire Station to enjoy a little country, bluegrass, gospel, and fellowship. Anyone is welcome to join in, or just sit back and enjoy. For more info, call Ed Dettenheim at 927-5253 or Jerry Brown at 927-3792.   Legion Auxiliary To Meet For Boys & Girls State - The American Legion Auxiliary Unit will meet Sunday at 3 PM at Tall Timbers to make selections for Girls and Boys State. Candidates need to turn in their paperwork immediately. The Auxiliary is still looking for sponsors to send these students to Baton Rouge. If you interested in sponsoring a student, contact Lillian Meadors at 927-3780.   American Legion Baseball Meeting Set For Sunday - There will be a meeting Sunday, April 30 at 2 PM at Armory Park for anyone interested in playing American Legion Baseball this summer. For more information, call Bill Herring at 927-9312.   Homer High Class Of 1990 To Plan 10-Year Reunion - Homer High School graduates of 1990 will meet Saturday, April 22 at 6 PM at Linder Motor Lodge to plan their 10-year class reunion. Local residents are asked to inform graduates who live out of town. Call Francene (Taylor) Norton at 927-5454 for info.   American Legion To Meet Tuesday, May 2 At Library - American Legion Post 73 will meet Tuesday, May 2 at the Claiborne Parish Library at 7:30 PM.   Homer High School Presents "The Soapy Murder Case" - The Homer High School Drama Department will present a play by Tim Kelly entitled "The Soapy Murder Case" on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 PM in the Homer High auditorium. Admission to outrageous "who-dunnit" soap opera farce is only $2. For more info, call Keith Beard 927-2985 (school) or 927-9614 (home).   Homer-Mayfield Alumni School Reunion To Meet - The Homer-Mayfield Alumni School Reunion meeting will be held Tuesday May 2, at 6 PM at 100 Circle Drive, Apt. 16. All interested persons are asked to attend.   Pineview FBLA Talent Show Set For Friday, April 28 - The FBLA Club of Pineview High School will hold the ninth annual talent show Friday, April 28 at 7 PM in the school gymnasium. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st place and trophies for 2nd-5th. Admission $2 students, $3 adults. For more information call Mrs. Watson at 353-6334 or Shareka Ford at 927-2113.   Tourism Sesquicentennial Meeting, Monday May 8 - Interested persons are encouraged to attend a meeting Monday, May 8 at 5:15 PM at Homer City Hall to continue planning for Homer's Sesquicentennial Celebration scheduled for November 11, 2000.   Peterson Cemetery Memorial Scheduled Saturday, April 29 - The Peterson Cemetery Memorial and Graveyard Workings will be held Saturday morning April 29, followed by a covered dish lunch at noon. At 10 AM, there will be a memorial service for Civil War veteran Thomas David Driver. Driver, the son of sharecroppers from Mississippi and descendant of pioneer Daniel Peterson, was a sharecropper in Claiborne Parish for fifty years until his death in 1928. Donations for cemetery upkeep can be sent to Odessa Roberts, 134 Willow St. in Homer, or brought to the memorial. Come join us on this special day to honor our loved ones.   Census 2000 Is Still Taking Applications In Claiborne - Testing for Census 2000 in Haynesville at Town Hall on Mondays at 4 PM and at United Zion Baptist Church on Thursdays at 6 PM. In Homer, tests at City Hall on Tuesdays at 9 AM and 1 PM, and Thursdays at 2 PM. Bring two forms of ID, including Social Security card. Must be 18 or older. For other times and sites call local census recruiter DaVince Taylor at 624-1990.   Fund Set Up For "Rebel" At First Woodlands Bank - A fund has been set up at First Woodlands Bank in the name of "Rebel" to defray legal and other costs.   Susan Herring To Speak At Lions Club Thursday, April 27 - Susan Herring, editor of The Guardian-Journal, will be the guest speaker at the noon meeting of the Lions Club on Thursday, April 27 at the Linder Motor Lodge.   Registration Set For Pineview's Pre-School Program - Registration for the 2000-2001 Preschool Program session has been set for the week of May 7-10 during normal school hours. Please bring the following items with you when you register your child, 1) birth certificate with state seal, 2) updated health card, and 3) Social Security card. A child must be four years of age on or before September 2000 to enroll.   Homer Elementary Preschool Registration May 1, 2 - Homer Elementary Preschool Registration will be held Monday and Tuesday, May 1 and 2 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. A child must be four years old before September 30, 2000. Parents must bring child's birth certificate, Social Security card, and white health card. Both prechools--Starting Points Preschool Program and Title I Preschool Program--are limited to 20 students and require registration and testing. Starting Points requires parents provide proof of employment or enrollment in an institution of learning at least 20 hours a week and they must meet a monthly income scale. There is no requirement for Title I.   Kindergarten Registration May 8 - 12 At Homer Elementary - Kindergarten registration at Homer Elementary School will be May 8 - 12 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. A child must be five years old by September 30, 2000. Parents must also bring the child's birth certificate, Social Security card, and an up-to-date health card which indicates the child has received all requirements including Hepatitis B vaccine.				Claiborne Charity To Host Annual Golf Tournament May 5-7 - Claiborne Charity, Inc. will host the 2nd annual Claiborne Charity Golf Tournament May 5-7. This year's event will include a dinner and dance at the Fair Building in Haynesville Sat. May 6 at 6 PM with hors d'oeuvres and silent auction. Dinner at 7 PM by Upper Crust Catering followed by live auction and calcutta.     The Boomers will provide music for dance at 9 PM. Tickets are $40 and available at First Woodlands Bank, First National Bank in Arcadia, Haynesville City Hall, Killgore's Pharmacy in Haynesville, Merle Norman Emporium in Homer, Buffalo's in Magnolia and Porterville Store in Cullen. For more information, contact George Tigner at 927-1211.   A Ladies "Tee" Party Set For May 5 At Homer City Hall - A Ladies "Tee" Party will be held Friday, May 5 at Homer City Hall beginning at 6 PM. The evening will include a spring and summer style show, raffle items, and catering by Upper Crust. Tickets are $25 and available at Merle Norman Emporium in Homer and Killgore's Pharmacy in Haynesville. For more information, contact George Tigner at 927-1211.   Lake Claiborne State Park "Wet and Wild" On May 6 - On Saturday, May 6 from 9-10 AM, the park naturalist will discuss Lake Claiborne's aquatic life and the role it plays in the area's ecosystem. Samples of the lake's aquatic life will be provided for identification and discussion. Call 927-2976.   "Outdoor Safety & Survival" Topic At Lake Claiborne Park - This interesting program scheduled from 9-10 AM Saturday, May 13 will educate visitors on outdoor safety. Participants will learn a variety of important safety tips including first aid techniques, how to use a compass, how to treat snake and other animal bites and more. Call 1-888-677-2524 or 318-927-2976.   Homer Sesquicentennial Committee To Hold Contest - The Homer Sesquicentennial Committee are looking for ideas for a logo and/or musical jingle for the Sesquicentennial Celebration tentatively scheduled for November 18. Prizes will be awarded to contestants who submit the best logo and jingle. For more info, contact Susan Herring at 927-9312 or the mayor's office at 927-1312.   Homer Memorial To Hold Child Preparation Classes In May - Homer Memorial Hospital will be offering Childbirth Preparation Classes beginning May 15. Classes are free and are open to anyone wishing to attend, regardless of where they plan to deliver. For more info or to register, call 927-2024 and ask for the OB nurse on duty.   Homer Elementary To Hold Scholastic Book Fair In May - Homer Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair May 3, 4, 5, and 8 from 9 AM to 1 PM each day. Admission is free. This reading event will offer students, parents, and teachers an opportunity to see latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books for young readers. For more information, contact the school office at 927-2393.   Juneteenth Pageant Seeking Contestants - The Pageant Committee is seeking contestants for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Pageant set for June 16. Contact Naomi Levingston for rehearsal dates, entry fees, format guidelines, sponsorship requirements and parent involvement.   Lake Claiborne State Park Presents "Eager Beavers" - The Lake Claiborne State Park naturalist will present a comical puppet show Saturday, May 20 from 7 - 8 PM, that will explain how beavers adapt to their environment, their benefits to humans and wildlife and the impact they have on the surrounding area. Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976.   Fishing Derby Planned At Lake Claiborne State Park - Beginners can learn the basic skills of fishing and fish identification from the park naturalist on Saturday, May 27 from 9 to 11 AM, as well as enter a rod and reel casting contest. Cane poles and fishing rods will be available for use at the park, but participants must bring their own bait. Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 927-2976.   Learn Of The Adventures Of Local Frontiersman At State Park - Step into the life and adventures of frontiersman who frequented the area during the late 1700s and early 1800s from the park naturalist on Saturday, May 27 from 7 to 8 PM. Call 927-2976.   Driver's Ed Classes At Homer High Begin June 12 - Register now at the Claiborne Parish School Board for the 2000 Driver's Education Class at Homer High. Class instruction will be Mon., June 12 - Fri., June 16, beginning at 8 AM. Class size is limited. Registration fee is $150 payable by money order or cashier's check. Must be 15 years old by June 28, 2000 to register.   Newspapers Still Being Collected At Homer City Hall - Please continue to recycle your newspapers by dropping them off at Homer City Hall (old fire station).   Claiborne One Site Additions Coming Soon! - The complete Community Service Directory originally produced by The Family First Coalition will be presented online. Information covered includes: Educational Programs & Resources, Health & Medical Resources, Social & Community Programs, Clubs & Organizations, Related Internet Resources and much more. Portions are now online with completion expected by early May.      The Internet Multi-Search page searches/opens up to six sites with one entry. A variety of links are planned: Search Engines, Meta-Search Engines, International News, Online Newspapers, News/Discussion Groups, Sports News, Software, General Entertainment, Acceptable Sites for Teens, Kids/Educational, Travel, Job Search, Financial/Stock Market News, Online Shopping, as well as Clip Art, HTML and Javascript Repositories. Many links are now online with more coming weekly!