Homer and Haynesville To Hold Joint Band Concert - The public is invited to the Homer and Haynesville High School Joint Band Concert featuring the Junior High and High School Bands on Thursday, May 11 at 6 PM in the Haynesville High School gymnasium. Admission is free.   Town Council, Police Jury And School Board To Meet - The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet at 10 AM Wednesday, May 10, and 10 AM Thursday, May 11.      The Claiborne Parish School Board meeting has been changed to 7:15 PM Thursday, May 11 at the Haynesville High School auditorium.   Homer Mayfest 2000 Set For Friday and Saturday - The Town of Homer and the Claiborne Boys and Girls Club are sponsoring Homer Mayfest 2000 on Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13. A black tie gala will be held at Homer City Hall Friday at 7 PM. A festival will be held from 10 AM - 6 PM at Mayfield Park with games, face painting, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 1 PM and a concert at 8 PM. A teen dance will be held at the Boys and Girls Club from 7:30 PM till midnight.   ClaiborneOne Site Features Guardian-Journal Briefs - Claiborne One website is at http://www.claiborneone.org Information may be contributed or businesses may purchase advertising banners by calling Joel Ponder at 927-9787 or Al Lynn at 927-6197.   Robin Bridges To Speak On Sparta Aquifer On May 18 - The Central Claiborne Water System will hold its annual meeting at 6 PM on Thursday, May 18 at the Claiborne Parish Police Jury office. Robin Bridges, Webster Parish County Agent, will speak on the Sparta Aquifer. All members are encouraged to be present.   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.   "Outdoor Safety, Survival" Topic At State 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.   Retired Teachers Reception Thursday, May 11, 5-6 PM - A retired teacher's reception will be held at the Claiborne Parish School Board, 415 East Main Street on Thursday, May 11 from 5-6 PM.   North Louisiana Bluegrass Club to Hold Benefit Show - Show will be held from 1pm - 9 pm on Saturday, May 13 at Home Place Acres Park. Go 3.5 miles west of Athens on Hwy 518, turn on Sherill Road and follow the signs. Admission is $5 - children under 12 free. RV hookups, concessions, clean restrooms, covered area, and free fishing in park lake. For more information call 318-388-2635 or 768-2980.   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.   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 One Site Additions Under Construction! - 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 late 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!   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).				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.   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.   Moms v.s. Moms Softball - Haynesville Recreational Association will be hosting a Moms v.s. Moms Softball Game, Saturday, May 27, 2000.Admission is $1 for 6 years of age and older.     Hamburger plates will be available for lunch. Chances to win a Gas Grill and an 18 Speed Bicycle, to be awarded at the end of the ball season, will be offered at $1 each.     Games for the kids will be provided and prizes will be awarded.. The Family Fun will begin at 10:30 am. For more information contact Rhonda Chiasson at 318-624-0338   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.   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.   Grief Support Group Meets 1st And 3rd Mondays - The Grief Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 6 PM at the Homer Memorial Hospital Conference Room. The Group is open to anyone experiencing grief over a recent or past loss. For more info, call Toni Camp at 371-1140 or Kaye Spring at 927-2024.   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.   Deadline For Church/Local News Monday At Noon - The Guardian-Journal, as a service to this community, will continue to provide free space for local church and club news. However, in order to provide a better layout, we ask that you turn in information by noon on Monday. In order to be fair and to give coverage to as many local issues as possible, we can not guarantee running notices more than once.   Sesquicentennial Committee Looking For Volunteers - Volunteers are needed to help plan for Homer's Sesquicentennial Celebration planned for November. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the next meeting of the planning committee on Monday, May 22 at 5:15 PM at Homer City Hall. For more information, call Susan Herring at 927-9312 or the mayor's office at 927-1312.