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June 22, 2000

Jury To Overlay Sixty-Six Miles Of Parish Roads This Summer
By Susan T. Herring,  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

The Claiborne Parish Police Jury began overlaying parish roads on June 12. Road Superintendent Dean Busby said the sixty-six miles in this year's blacktop program make up about nine percent of the 725 miles in the parish road system, for a total material cost of $800,879.

Haynesville Imposes Tax On Insurance Premiums, Reviews Budget
By Susan T. Herring,  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Following the second reading of Ordinance # 562, the Haynesville Town Council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance which provides for a tax on insurance premiums and repeals any conflicting ordinances. The Ordinance states that insurers of life, accident, and health insurance will pay $10 on gross annual premiums up to $2,000 and $70 on each additional $10,000, with a maximum license of $21,000 on each business.

Balanced Literacy Initiatives Teach The Child, Not The Text
By Susan T. Herring,  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

No one knew much about Balanced Literacy several years ago. Today it is the buzz word at Homer Elementary. Two first grade teachers, Janice Givens and Kim Baker, saw remarkable results last year after using the "balanced literacy" approach in their classrooms. Of the 46 students in their classes, only one child failed to meet standards set by the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), but that child did show considerable improvement.

June 22, 2000

Donations Sought For July 4th Fireworks Display - The Homer Lions Club is seeking donations for the annual Independence Day fireworks display on Lake Claiborne scheduled for Tuesday, July 4 at a cost of $6,000. Joey White, chairman of the fund-raising effort, urges everyone to send their donations to the Homer Lions Club Fireworks Display, P. O. Box 215, Homer, LA 71040 and note "fireworks" on your check.   Free Skin Cancer Screening At Lemlo Clinic June 30 - The Lemlo Clinic at 1953 East Main in Haynesville will hold a "free skin cancer screening" from 9 AM to 1 PM on Friday, June 30.   Allen Nipper Is Looking For "Men With Beards" - In conjunction with Homer's Sesquicentennial, Beard Contest Chairman Allen Nipper is looking for entrants in a "Beard Growing Contest" beginning with a "Shave Off" on the Courthouse Square Saturday, August 5. Awards will be given to longest beard from scratch, longest beard, best looking beard on an elected official, and best looking beard in 1850 costume. For more information, call Nipper at 927-2578.   Absentee Voting July 5-8, To Draw Commissioners Friday - Registrar of Voters Patricia Sanders said the Board of Election Commissioners will meet Friday, June 23 at 10 AM in the Registrar's office, 518 East Main, to draw commissioners and alternates for the July 15 election. Absentee voting will be Wed., July 5 through Sat., July 8 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM everyday. For more info, call Sanders at 927-3332.   Donations Being Collected For Bailey Family - Fire totally destroyed the home of Roger and Debra Bailey in the Colquitt Community near Haynesville Wednesday, May 24. Donations to help the family can be made at any First Guaranty Bank location.   Ford Museum Seeking Church Artifacts, Histories - In preparation for the upcoming exhibit this fall, Folklife Traditions of Religion in Claiborne Parish, the Ford Museum is searching for church photographs (past and present), photographs depicting stained glass windows, church histories, and artifacts from the past. Please call 927-9190 for more information.   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.   Swimming Lessons Start July 3 At Homer Natatorium - Certified lifeguards will offer swimming lessons at the Homer Natatorium from July 3-14 for children ages 1 to 4 from 10--11 AM, and for ages 5 and up from 11 AM till noon. Pools will close July 4th. Cost for lessons is $25 per child. Mayfield Pool Swim Camp dates have not been set. Homer Natatorium pool hours are 12:30-5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday and 12:30-7:30 PM on Tuesdays. Mayfield pool hours are 2-7 PM Monday through Friday and 12 Noon-7 PM on Saturday. Admission is $1.25 per day, $10 for 10-day pass, or $35 for season pass.   Claiborne Parish E-911 Board To Meet Today 6 PM - There will be a regular board meeting of the Claiborne Parish Communications District today, June 22, at 6 PM at the District Administrator's office at 524 East Main in Homer.   Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music 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 information, call Ed Dettenheim at 927-5253 or Jerry Brown at 927-3792.   Pupil Progression Plan Available For Public Review - The Claiborne Parish School Board will revise and adopt the Pupil Progression Plan at its regular meeting July 13, 2000. This plan sets local policy for promotion, retention, and testing of students in Claiborne Parish schools. Local residents may view the draft plan and make comments at the Claiborne Parish School Board office at 415 East Main during regular business hours.   June 30 Deadline To Sign Up For "Taste Of Homer" 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.   Sesquicentennial Planning Committee To Meet June 26 - The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will be Monday, June 26 at 5:15 PM at Homer City Hall to finalize plans for the celebration set for November. Committee chairmen should turn in any information needed for publicity packets and/or brochures. For more information, call Susan Herring at 927-9312 or Mayor David Aubrey at 927-1312.   Items Being Collected For Sesquicentennial Time Capsule - Pam Suggs, Claiborne Parish Librarian, is seeking items that reflect the community in year 2000 for the time capsule to be buried as part of the Sesquicentennial Celebration on November 11. Any civic organization, school, church or individual interested in making a contribution or to obtain more information about what items can be submitted, call Suggs at the Claiborne Parish Public Library at 927-3845.   June 30 Is Deadline For Homer High Class Of 1990 Reunion - The Homer High Class of 1990 will hold their 10-year reunion July 28 - 30, beginning at 6 PM Friday, July 28 with a "Get Reacquainted" at the Linder Motor Lodge. A family-oriented picnic will be held from 11 AM - 3 PM at the Lake Claiborne State Park, followed by a party at Homer City Hall from 6 PM to midnight, then conclude Sunday morning, July 30, at St. John Baptist Church. Reservations can be made by sending $25 for single or $50 for a family to Sonya Moore, 1105 Monroe Ave., Homer, LA 71040 no later than Friday, June 30. Anyone interested in helping organize the reunion should attend the meeting at the Jaycee Park at 11 AM on July 8 to finalize plans.   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. Those who are 16 years of age or older and are interested in pursuing a GED or refreshing basic skills may enroll at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, July 5. For more information, contact Sue Frye at 927-5302.				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 may be purchased from any reunion committee member.   "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.   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.   "Prey Vs. Predator" Topic At Lake Claiborne State Park - Guests can learn about the survival strategies of both predators and their prey at this unique evening program to be held from 7 - 8 PM on Saturday, July 8. For more information, call 927-2976 locally.   Learn The Effect Of The Moon On Nature And Humans - The park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park will lead a discussion about the moon and its effect on nature and humans on Saturday, July 15 from 7-8 PM. Legends and lore associated with the moon will also be discussed. Visitors are encouraged to bring their binoculars. Call 1-888-677-2524 or 318-927-2976 locally.   Lake Claiborne State Park Presents "Exotics: Friend Or Foe" - On Saturday, July 22 from 7-8 PM, the park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park will discuss the negative and positive effects of a wide variety of non-native plants and animals on the environment. For more information call 927-2976.   Park Naturalist To Discuss "Scary Creatures" On July 29 - Visitors and guests can make friends with snakes, insects, bats and other misunderstood creatures as the site naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park guides a hike through the park on Saturday, July 22 from 7-8 PM, discussing the positive benefits these creatures provide. Call 1-888-677-2524 or 318-927-2976 locally.   Claiborne Council On Aging - Events for June 2000   Claiborne Parish Police Jury Offers $500 Reward - In order to alleviate littering and illegal dumping of trash on rural parish roads, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury is offering a $500 reward to anyone offering information which leads to the prosecution of someone dumping illegally or littering parish roads within Claiborne Parish. If you have information, please call the Police Jury office at 927-2222 or the Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office at 927-2011.   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.   Hunter Education Classes Set For July And August - Hunter Education classes are scheduled for July 13, 14, and 15 and for August 9, 10, and 12 at the Homer Fire Station, according to Deputy Ken Bailey, hunter training officer. July classes will be held from 6 to 9:30 PM. August classes will be from 8 AM till noon. Pre-registration is required as classes are limited to 30 persons per class. Participants must be at least ten years old. To register, call the Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office at 927-2011.   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!   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).
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