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June 1, 2000

Remembering Memorial Day With A Tribute To
Allan David King
By Susan T. Herring,  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Each year on Memorial Day, a wreath is placed beside the War Memorial on the Courthouse Square to "honor the brave men and women of Claiborne Parish who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War." This year is no different, thanks to members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 and American Legion Post No. 73.

Town Makes Deal To Sell Watson Building To Larry Finks
By Susan T. Herring,  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

In a Special Called Meeting Thursday, May 25, the Homer Town Council approved a request by the Homer Industrial Foundation to sell the Watson Building in the South Industrial Park to Larry Finks, owner of Superior Foods, for $87,000. Finks will pay $1,000 down and at the end of two years will be allowed to deduct $1,000 for each employee, up to 87, who work consecutively for a twelve month period over the next two years.

Sheriff Asks Parish Voters To Support Tax Renewal
By Susan T. Herring,  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Twenty years ago citizens in Claiborne Parish voted to pass a tax to support Law Enforcement. In July 1990, Claiborne Parish citizens overwhelmingly passed a renewal of this tax by a vote of 1002 to 268. On Saturday, July 21, residents of Claiborne Parish will once again be given the opportunity to renew the property tax millage which provides necessary funds for deputy salaries and general operation of the Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office.

June 1, 2000

Claiborne Council On Aging - Events for June 2000   Corney Lake Moss Problems To Be Discussed - The U.S. Forest Service and concerned citizens will meet June 6 at Summerfield High School at 6:30 PM to discuss vegetation and other problem on Corney Lake. A wildlife biologist will be present to answer questions. For more information, contact Alvin Womack at 927-2061, James Scriber at 353-6533 or Jeff Brown at 285-9166.   Claiborne Detention Center Open House Friday, June 9 - Sheriff Kenneth Volentine invites parish residents to the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House at the Claiborne Parish Detention Center located three miles east on Hwy. 520 (Colquitt Road) on Friday, June 9 from 2 - 5 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.   Calvary Baptist Church Youth To Sell BBQ Plates - The Calvary Baptist Church Youth Group will be selling BBQ plates Saturday, June 10 from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the Wal-Mart parking lot. Plates are $5 and will include chicken, baked beans, potato salad and desserts. Hamburger plates will also be sold.   Adult Education Classes At Homer Vo-Tech Start July 5 - Adult Education Classes at the Claiborne Vo-Tech School, F.A. "Red" Davis Campus, will be closed until July 5, 2000. Anyone interested in GED testing must be in class no later than 8:00 AM on Wednesday, July 5. For more information, contact Sue Frye at 927-5302.   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.   Storytelling Session At Lake Claiborne State Park - From 7 to 8 PM on Saturday, June 3, the park's naturalist will present anecdotes on the outdoors and the American Indians who once inhabited the area. Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or (318) 927-2976 locally.   Sesquicentennial Planning Committee To Meet June 5 - The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will meet Monday, June 5 at 5:00 PM at Homer City Hall. For more information, call Susan Herring at 927-9312 or Mayor David Aubrey's office at 927-1312.   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.   Claiborne Parish School District Web Site is Now Under Construction - Developed and maintained by The Claiborne Parish School Board, the Claiborne Parish School District Web Site will provide information on our School District, Central Office Staff, Parish Schools, Parent/Teacher Resources, a parish-wide Educator Email Directory, Area Technology Developements, and an Employment Opportunity Listing with an online application for employment in the Claiborne Parish School System.   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 June.      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).   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.   ClaiborneOne Site Features Guardian-Journal Briefs - Information may be contributed or businesses may commission advertising banners by calling Joel Ponder at 927-9787 or Al Lynn at 927-6197.				Town Councils, Police Jury And School Board To Meet - The Homer Town Council will meet Monday, June 5 at 6 PM.      The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet at 10 AM Wednesday, June 7 and 10 AM Thursday, June 8.      The Claiborne Parish School Board will hold a "Special Called Meeting" on Thursday, June 1 at 6 PM to consider hiring a principal at Summerfield High School.      The School Board will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, June 8 at 7 PM, following the work session at 6 PM.      The Haynesville Town Council will meet Tuesday, June 13 at 6 PM.   "Taste Of Homer" Needs Participants And Recipes By June 30 - Homer's Sesquicentennial Committee is compiling a cookbook containing recipes prepared for this year's "Taste Of Homer" planned for Saturday, November 11 in Homer City Hall. Parish historian Beverly Smith will provide highlights of Homer's 150-year-old history and some of the area's historical landmarks for the cookbook. Restaurants, businesses, churches, and individuals are encouraged to sign up to prepare their favorite recipes. Deadline to sign up and submit recipes is June 30. For more information about the cookbook, call Cookbook Chairman Ivy Lewis at 927-6197 or mail your recipe to Rebecca McDaniel at 2606 Hwy 146, Homer, LA 71040.   Outdoor Discovery Camp At Lake Claiborne State Park - On Wednesday, June 10 from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM children in grades five and up are invited to participate in a special outdoor day camp. Activities will include a fishing clinic, trail hike, camping and outdoor survival tips, insect and aquatic life collection, swimming and more. A $10 fee is required for each participant and includes a campfire lunch. Pre-registration required due to limited space. Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 927-2976 locally.   Haynesville-Woodson Reunion Talent Show Set For June 29 - The Haynesville Woodson Reunion Talent Show will be held Thursday, June 29 at 7 PM in the Haynesville High School auditorium.   Haynesville Gospel Explosion 2000 - The Haynesville-Woodson Reunion presents in concert July 2, 3:00 pm, the Grammy/Stellar Award-Winning "Williams Brothers" in the Haynesville High School Auditorium. For ticket information call 318-624-2468 or tickets mat be purchased from any reunion committee member.   Homer High Class Of 1990 To Hold 10-Year Reunion - The Homer High Class of 1990 will hold their 10-year reunion beginning at 6 PM at the Linder Motor Lodge on Friday, July 28, followed by all-day events on Saturday, and will conclude Sunday, July 30, at St. John Baptist Church. Anyone interested in helping organize the reunion is asked to attend the meeting at 11 AM on July 8 at the Jaycee Park.   Claiborne Parish Citizens And Census 2000 - Citizens in Claiborne Parish who have not returned their census forms and who have not been contacted by a census worker, need to contact the mayor's office in Haynesville at 624-0911 or the mayor's office in Homer at 927-1312.   "Critters Among Us" Topic At Lake Claiborne State Park - Learn more about the beneficial and harmful effects of insects on the environment. On Saturday, June 17, from 7-8 PM, the park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park will lead participants on a "big safari" to capture and identify a variety of insect species. Call 1-888-677-2524 or 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.   Jim Hatch To Speak On Indian Cultures At State Park - Jim Hatch will educate visitors on how Lake Claiborne was utilized by American Indian cultures when he speaks on "Native Americans: The First Park Campers" at the Lake Claiborne State park on Saturday, June 24 from 7-8 PM. Artifacts collected in the area will be shown and discussed. Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or (318) 927-2976 locally.   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.   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.