Claiborne Parish Fair Association To Meet August 3 - The Claiborne Parish Fair Association will meet Thursday, August 3 at the Hill Farm Research Station beginning at 7 PM. For more information, call 624-2720.   Claiborne Academy Football And Support Group Pictures - The Claiborne Academy football team and support groups will have football program pictures made this Friday, July 28 at 8 AM at the CA football field. If raining, pictures will be taken in the gym.   Claiborne Academy Football Physicals Set For August 1 - Claiborne Academy football players, grades 4 and up, will report to the Family Medical Clinic at 4 PM, Tuesday, August 1 for physicals.   Football Physicals For Homer High And Jr. High July 31 - Homer High football physicals will be Monday, July 31 at 3 PM at the fieldhouse. All incoming freshmen must bring a copy of their birth certificate. Homer Jr. High athletes who plan to play football this fall need to be at Homer Jr. High on Thursday, July 27 at 2:30 PM for physicals.   American Legion Post 73 To Meet Today At Library - American Legion Post 73 to meet tonight, Thursday, July 20 at the Claiborne Parish Library at 7 PM.   Morning Hunter Education Classes Begin August 9 - Hunter Education Classes will be held at the Homer Fire Station August 9, 10, and 12, from 8 AM-Noon. Pre-registration is required as classes are limited to 30 persons. Participants must be at least ten years old. Call Deputy Ken Bailey at the Sheriff's Office at 927-2011.   Billy Faulk Tournament Set For Saturday, August 19 - The Billy Faulk Tournament will be held Saturday, August 19 at Homer Armory Park. For more information or to sign up by the August 16 deadline, contact Wayne Murray or Clint Faulk at 927-2590.   Last Claiborne Academy Work Day August 12 - The Claiborne Academy Booster Club will hold its last work day Saturday August 12 beginning at 8 AM. All are encouraged to participate. Bring yard tools (weed eaters, rakes, etc.) paint supplies (brushes, rollers, etc.) cleaning supplies, drinks and snacks.   Homer Co-Ed Softball League Set To Begin Monday, Aug. 7 - Games are scheduled to being Monday, August 7 for the Town of Homer Co-Ed Softball League. Entry fee is $250 and can be mailed or dropped by Homer City Hall at 400 East Main in Homer. If interested, call Kim Pumphrey at (870) 924-5779, Jamey Herring at 927-9312, or Wendy Brown at (870) 924-4630 ASAP!   Park Naturalist To Discuss "Scary Creatures" 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.   Homer High Band To Begin Practice Wed. August 9 - The Homer High Band, grades 8-12, will begin practice on Wednesday, August 9 at 8:30 AM at the HHS band room.   Lake Claiborne State Park Visitors To "Explore The Night" - Test your senses on a night hike through the park. Join the park naturalist for a hike to learn the sites, sounds, and smells of the night on Saturday, August 5, 8-9 PM. For more information, call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976 locally.   Ford Museum Is 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.   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.   Adults Education Center Enrolling Students For GED Program - The Adult Education Center is enrolling students who are 16 years of age or older who are interested in pursuing a GED, or refreshing basic skills. Anyone interested in attending the center may contact Sue Frye at 927-5302 or Sherman Brown at 927-3502 to enroll. The next entrance assessment for the 2000-2001 school year will be at 8 AM Monday, August 21. Students who wish to enroll at a later date may call at any time during the school year to make arrangements for attending the program. The center is located on the Northwest Louisiana Technical College Campus in Homer.   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. Individuals may also submit recipes for the book, even if they do not wish to provide a dish. Cookbooks will be sold before and 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.   Newspaper Still Being Collected At City Hall - Please continue to recycle your newspapers by dropping them off at Homer City Hall (old fire station).				Allen Nipper Is Looking For "Men With Beards" - In conjunction with Homer's Sesquicentennial on November 11, Beard Contest Chairman Allen Nipper is looking for entrants in the "Beard Growing Contests" beginning with "The Great Courthouse Square Shave Off" on 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 or to sign up, call Nipper at 927-2578.   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.   Learn Importance Of White-Tailed Deer To Native Americans - "Deer Necessity" addresses the importance of white-tailed deer to Native Americans as a food source, and for clothing, tools, and jewelry as well. Join the park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park at 9 AM on Saturday, August 12. Call 1-888-677-2524 or 927-2976.   "Out Of The Dark: Bats" Topic At State Park August 19 - This program focuses on the amazing, misunderstood mammal--the bat--offering facts to balance legend about this creature of the dark. Join the park naturalist at Lake Claiborne State Park on Saturday, August 19, 7-8 PM for "Out of the Dark: Bats." Call 1-888-677-2524 or 927-2976.   Slide Show "Constellations Of The Night Sky" August 26 - Lake Claiborne State Park naturalist will share a slide show of constellations, with discussion of legends surrounding various constellations, and tips on how to identify them on Saturday, August 26 from 8-9 PM. Call 1-888-677-2524 or 927-2976.   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.   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.   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.   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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