Education Forum Has Been Rescheduled For August 31 - The Public Education Forum has been rescheduled. It will be held Thursday, August 31 at the Homer High School auditorium, beginning at 6:30 PM.. The forum, will address several local education concerns, such as high stakes testing, local and state education funding, and the future of the Homer campus of the Northwest Louisiana Technical College. It is being sponsored by The Guardian-Journal and the CLED Education Committee. For more information, call Bill Copeland at 927-3586 or Susan Herring at 927-3541.   New Hours At Claiborne Parish Library - The hours for the main branch of the Claiborne Parish Library will change beginning September 1, 2000. The new hours will be 8 AM to 6 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Tuesday hours will be 8 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday will be 9 AM to 1 PM. Library hours for Joe W. Webb Memorial Library in Haynesville are 8 AM to noon and 1 to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday.   Bonnie Johnson To Speak To Homer Lions August 24 - The guest speaker for noon meeting of the Homer Lions Club today, Thursday, August 24, will be Bonnie Johnson. Bonnie is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Layden Davidson and the daughter of Billy and Ruth Ann Johnson. She is a cum laude graduate of Louisiana Tech with degrees in English and journalism, and recently returned from a two-year mission trip to Russia.   "Meet The Pels" Set For Thursday, August 24 - The Pelican Quarterback Club will kick off the Homer High football season Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 PM with "Meet the Pels" at Ronny G. Beard Memorial Stadium. A hamburger supper will follow in the high school cafeteria. For $10, a family can join the Pelican Quarterback Club and receive two hamburger plates. Extra plates will be sold for $4. The Quarterback Club picture will be taken at 7 PM.   Claiborne Academy Rebels Host River Oaks Friday - The Claiborne Academy Rebels will host River Oaks on Friday, August 25. Kickoff is 7:30 PM in Rebel Stadium.   Pineland Jamboree Friday, August 25 In Haynesville - The Pineland Jamboree will be held Friday, August 25 in Haynesville beginning at 7 PM. Homer will play Springhill the first half, and Haynesville will play Minden the second half. Schools keep all proceeds from tickets purchased at the schools. Season tickets are on sale at the Homer High for $15. Tickets will be $4 at the gate. Parking passes are $15 per space, and if not renewed by August 25, they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.   Mt. Olive Eagles Will Play Riverdale At Home Friday - The Mt. Olive Christian School Eagles will play Riverfield at home Friday, August 25, at 7:30 PM.   Slide Show "Constellations Of The Night Sky" Aug. 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. For more information, call 1-888-677-2524 or 927-2976.   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.   American Legion Waller-Bond Post 161 To Dedicate Memorial - This Veteran's Day, November 11, 2000, the American Legion Post 161 of Haynesville will dedicate a Memorial Wall to veterans of WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Lebanon/Granada, Kosovo, Bosnia, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the Persian Gulf War. The Wall will be placed near the entrance of the Claiborne Parish Fair Building. Applications are being accepted with a $25 fee to cover the cost of the stainless steel plate and engraving. For more information, call Ralph Lowe at 624-1811 or Wilber Lewis at 624-0955, or write to The American Legion, P.O. Box 648, Haynesville, LA 71038.   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.				The Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies Set For September 16 & 17 - It's that time again! Your invitation to attend the Butterfly Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2000, beginning at 11 AM for the Children's Pageant and the quest for a new QUEEN MONARCH. The pageant is staged in conjunction with the second annual festival in "Celebration of Butterflies" in the Fair Barn of the Claiborne Parish Fair complex in Haynesville.   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.   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.   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. 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.   Newspaper Still Being Collected At 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.   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 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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