Homer-Mayfield Reunion Committee To Meet - The monthly meeting for the Homer-Mayfield School Reunion will be held Monday, July 10, (not July 4) at 100 Circle Dr.-Apt. 16. Anyone interested should attend or call President James Ridley at 927-2076 or write to P.O. Box 477, Homer.   Town Councils, Police Jury And School Board To Meet - The Homer Town Council will hold their regular meeting Monday, July 10 at 6 PM.      The Claiborne Parish Police Jury meeting was changed to Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7 at 10 AM.      The Claiborne Parish School Board will hold their regular meeting Thursday, July 13, at 7 PM, following the work session at 6 PM, to allow time to interview applicants for the Homer High principal position.      The Haynesville Town Council will meet Tuesday, July 11 at 6 PM.   Cattleman's Association Will Host Field Day July 13 - The Claiborne Parish Cattleman's Association will host a Field Day beginning at 6 AM Thursday, July 13 at Danny Volentine's farm in Athens. Dr. Jimmy Williams with the LSU Veterinary Science Department will speak on controlling internal parasites in cattle and Joe Lamb with Genex will demonstrate and discuss artificial insemination of cattle. Morning Glory Farm is located south of Marsalis off La. 519 on Volentine Rd. For more info, call Jerry Simpson at 263-2383, Dr. Sid DeRouen at 927-2578, or Jason Holmes at 927-3110.   "The Harvey Rabbit and Friends Show" - Appearing at the Claiborne Parish Library on Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. It features Harvey, the Talking Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, and T-Boy the Alligator with Laura and Tim Allured in a fun-filled, energetic show of ventriloquism, puppetry, music, magic, comedy and audience participation.     Laura and Tim of Lafayette, have been headline entertainers with Canuval Cruise Lines out or Miami, and on the Mississippi Queen of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company out of New Orleans. They have appeared on ABC's "America's Funniest People", "Good Morning, America", "World News Tonight" and in Branson, MO. In 1985, Laura won flrst place in the Senior Ventriloquist Convention in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Since 1986, the Allureds have toured elementary schools throughout Louisiana, southeast Texas, and Mississippi, in their own entertaining, educational school programs.     Also, they have been familiar races at libraries throughout Louisiana as guest performers for the Summer Reading Program since 1991. They have produced three Harvey Rabbit videos -- "Hooray for the Drug-Free Team!", "Put on the Brakes!", and "Show Some "Character!" - and have hosted a Lake Charles cable TV show called "The Harvey Rabbit Cartoon Hour". Don't miss their show at the Claihorne Parish Library on Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 927-3845.   Pinehill Water System To Meet Monday, July 17 - The Pinehill Water System will meet Monday, July 17, at 6 PM at Claiborne Manor Nursing Home on Hwy. 79 between Homer and Haynesville.   Absentee Voting For July 15 Election Ends Saturday - Absentee voting for the July 15 election is Wednesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 8 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM everyday. For more info, call Patricia Sanders at 927-3332.   Claiborne Academy Work Days Announced - The Claiborne Academy Booster Club will hold work days on the Saturdays of July 8, July 22, and August 12, beginning at 8 AM. Everyone is encouraged to participate and bring yard tools (weed eaters, rakes, etc.), painting supplies (brushes, rollers, etc.) cleaning supplies, drinks and snacks.   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. Call 927-9190.   "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 Saturday, July 8 at Lake Claiborne State Park from 7 - 8 PM. For more information, call 927-2976.   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.   Triad Of Claiborne Sets Date For Senior Expo - Triad's SALT Council will sponsor its 7th Annual Senior Expo Saturday, August 26, at the Haynesville Fair Barn. The program will include senior fitness, long term care preparation, AARP benefits, Medicare -Medicaid update, entertainment and door prizes. Free health check. Contact Alf Pike at 927-2011 or 927-3796.   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.   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. 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 info, call Nipper at 927-2578.				Swim Lessons In July At Homer Natatorium And Mayfield Pool - 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. Cost for lessons is $25 per child. The Mayfield Pool Swim Camp will be held Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 21 from 5-7 PM, age one and up, at a cost of $15 per child.      Homer Natatorium 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 $1.25 per day, $10 for 10-day pass, $35 for season pass. Call Homer Natatorium at 927-6007 or Mayfield Pool at 927-6098.   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.   Mt. Olive Christian School To Hold 18th Annual Rodeo - Mt. Olive Christian School is gearing up for its 18th annual rodeo scheduled for July 28-29. The Simmon's Rodeo Contractors will furnish the stock. Clown Rudy Burns will be the nightly entertainment at 8 PM each night at Gantt's arena on Hwy. 518 east of Athens.   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.   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.   Deadline To Sign Up For "Taste Of Homer" Extended - 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 recipes. Persons need only prepare a dish as they would for a reunion or a covered dish supper. Their recipe will be published in the "Sesquicentennial Cookbook," along with historical information and pictures of Homer and the surrounding Homer. Books will be sold during the festival. 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.   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.   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 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 additions monthly.      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 monthly!   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.
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