McClure And Homer FBLA Members Speak To Lions - June McClure and members of the Homer High FBLA who recently returned from an FBLA conference in Long Beach, CA, will speak at the noon meeting of the Homer Lions Club today, August 10, at noon at the Linder Motor Lodge. The guest speaker for Thursday, August 24, will be Bonnie Johnson.   CA Annual Back To School BBQ Monday, August 14 - The Claiborne Academy Annual Back-To-School Barbecue will be Monday, August 14. Plates are $6. Take outs will be available at 5 PM. Entertainment begins at 6:30 PM provided by CA Varsity and Jr. Varsity cheerleaders and Dixie Dancers, followed by the introduction to the 2000 Rebel football team. Tickets can be purchased from Booster Club members or at the door. For more information, call 927-2747.   Homer High Football Season Tickets On Sale At School - Season tickets for the five fall 2000 home football games at Homer High School will go on sale at the school office for $15, or $3 per game. Tickets will be $4 at the gate. Parking passes will also be on sale for $15 per space. If previous parking spaces are not renewed by Friday, August 25, they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.   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.   Donations Being Accepted At Hibernia For George Ogden - On July 10, George Ogden of Haynesville was severely injured in an accident. Anyone wishing to make donations for personal and medical expenses may do so at Hibernia Bank in Haynesville. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.   Athens Meeting For Poultry Growers EPA Regulations - The LSU AgCenter will conduct an extremely informative program at 6 PM at the Mt. Olive School auditorium on Monday, August 14, for poultry producers concerned with upcoming EPA regulations being forced on animal agriculture. The program will entail programs concerning AFO/CAFO designations, TMDL's, EPA permitting of broiler growers and concentrated nutrient management plans. Each issue is swiftly approaching all poultry producers and will directly affect every day management practices. Speakers will be LSU AgCenter's Dr. Theresia LaVergne, State Poultry Specialist, and Matt Stephens, Area Poultry Waste Specialist. For more information, call Matt Stephens at 368-9935 or Jason Holmes at 927-3110.   Last Claiborne Academy Last 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.   Hill Farm Research Station To Hold Field Day September 21 - The LSU AgCenter's Hill Farm Research Station will host an educational Field Day from 2 PM to 6 PM, Thursday, September 21. The Hill Farm is located south of Homer, at the junction of US 79 and LA 9. AgCenter scientists and extension specialists will present information during field tours on various topics related to beef, dairy, forage and forestry production. For more information, contact Dr. W. Allen Nipper, Resident Director, at 318-927-2578.   Homer High School Class Of 1980 Plans Reunion - Several members of the Homer High Class of 1980 began making plans for their 20 year reunion. Tentative activities have been planned for the weekend of October 27 in conjunction with Homecoming 2000. Anyone interested in attending is asked to contact Alicia Edmonds at 318-927-5288 or email her at aedmonds@bayou.com with names, addresses, and phone numbers. Please respond by September 1, so they will know how many to expect and can estimate the costs.     A commemorative booklet is being prepared. Anyone wishing to be included should send a biographical narrative of his or her years since high school to Beth Matlock Dempsey, 11709 Sylvester Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73163 or email her at BethD20@aol.com. All graduates are encouraged to send information for the booklet whether they plan to attend or not. Ideas or suggestions are welcome and can be sent to either Edmonds or Dempsey as soon as possible.   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.   Newspaper Still Being Collected At City Hall - Please continue to recycle your newspapers by dropping them off at Homer City Hall (old fire station).				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.   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.   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.   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.   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.   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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