Claiborne Council On Aging - Events for June 2000   Sign Up Now For "Taste Of Homer" And Submit Recipe - Individuals, businesses, restaurants, or churches interested in preparing a favorite dish for the "Taste Of Homer" on Saturday, November 11 during Homer's Sesquicentennial Celebration should sign up immediately and submit their recipe no later than June 30. A cookbook containing these recipes, along with historical information and pictures of historical sites in and around Homer, will be sold this fall. For more information, call Cookbook Chairman Ivy Lewis at 927-6197 or mail your recipe to Rebecca McDaniel at 2606 Hwy 146, Homer, LA 71040.   Items Being Collected For Sesquicentennial Time Capsule - Pam Suggs, Claiborne Parish Librarian, is seeking items for the time capsule to be buried as part of the Sesquicentennial Celebration in November. Materials should reflect the community as it is in the present year. Civic organizations, schools, churches, and other community groups are being asked to collect items they would like to submit for possible use in the capsule.      Any newspaper articles submitted will be photocopied on acid free paper because original articles deteriorate quickly and contribute to the deterioration of other items. Color photos are not stable, therefore any photographs submitted should be black and white. Computer disks and similar electronic media cannot be considered as they will not be playable in the future. Plastics cannot be used because of their aging characteristics, such as CD's or video tapes. Any group interested in making a contribution may call Suggs at the Claiborne Parish Public Library at 927-3845.   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.   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.   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.   "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 Monday, 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.   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.				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.   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.   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.   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, Hotlines, 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!   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 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 may be purchased from any reunion committee member.