NOTICE! Homer Residents Asked To Lower Water Use - The Public Works Department of the Town of Homer is requesting that all residents refrain from excessive use of water due to drought conditions and the drop in water well levels.   Homer Pelicans To Play Mansfield Here Friday - The Homer Pelicans will play the Mansfield Wolverines here Friday night. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.   September 6 Last Day To Register For Oct. Election - Wednesday, September 6 is the last day to register to vote in the October 7 election.   Claiborne Academy Rebels Play Pine Hills Academy - The Claiborne Academy Rebels will travel to Gloster, Mississippi to play the Pine Hills Academy Friday, September 1. Kickoff is 7:30 PM.   Parish Board Of Election Supervisors Meet Sept. 8 - The Claiborne Parish Board of Elections Supervisors will meet Friday, September 8, in the Registrar of Voters office at 10 AM, to draw commissioners and alternates for the upcoming election.   Haynesville Tornado To Travel To Springhill Friday - The Haynesville Tornado will travel to Springhill Friday, September 1 to play the Lumberjacks. Kickoff is 7:00 PM.   Homer-Mayfield School - Reunion To Meet Sept. 5 The Homer Mayfield Alumni School Reunion monthly meeting will be held September 5, at 6 PM at 906 South 4th Street in Homer, across from Washington Street, 2nd house on right. All alumni and interested persons are welcome and asked to attend.   Mt. Olive Eagles Will Play Riverdale At Home Friday - The Mt. Olive Christian School Eagles will play Tensas there on Friday, September 1. Kickoff 7:30 PM.   American Legion Post 73 To Meet Tonight At Library - American Legion Post 73 will meet tonight, Thursday, August 31, at 7 PM at the Claiborne Parish Library to elect officers for the upcoming year.   Claiborne Parish Libraries To Close Labor Day - The Claiborne Parish Libraries in Homer and Haynesville will be closed Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. New hours for the main branch in Homer are 8 AM to 6 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; 8 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday; and 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday. 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.   Wade Kisatchie Jaycees To Hold Art Show In September - The Kisatchie Jaycees of David Wade Correctional Center will hold an Art Show on the Wal-Mart parking lot beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, September 9, which will be open to the public. Freda Powell, Director of Community Relations for the Shreveport Regional Arts Council will be present.   Town Of Homer Offices Will Be Closed Monday, September 4 - The Mayor's Office and the Business Office of the Town of Homer will be closed Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day, and will re-open Tuesday, September 5 at 8 AM.   July 4th Fireworks For 2001 Opinion Poll Being Conducted - The Lions Club Fireworks Committee is conducting a poll for the July 4, 2001 fireworks display on Lake Claiborne. Three dates are being considered for next year's fireworks, 1) Saturday, June 30, 2) Wednesday, July 4, and 3) Saturday, July 7. The date will be selected based on the majority of votes received. Chairman Dick Dorrell asks all interested persons to please mail their preferred day for the fireworks, along with their donation, to the Lions Club Fireworks Committee, P.O. Box 6, Homer, LA 71040, Attn: Dick Dorrell, or call him at (318) 927-9200.   Deadline Extended For Homer High Class Of 1980 Reunion - Homer High Class of 1980 have tentative plans to hold their 20-Year Reunion on October 27, in conjunction with Homecoming 2000. Anyone interested should call Alicia Edmonds at 318-927-5288 or email her at aedmonds@bayou.com with names, addresses, and phone numbers no later than Friday, September 15th. Whether you plan to attend or not, graduates are asked to submit biographical information for a commemorative booklet to Beth Matlock Dempsey, 11709 Sylvester Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73162 or email her at BethD20@aol.com, as soon as possible.   "Understanding Mental Illnesses" At Senior Care Center - Homer Memorial Hospital Senior Care Center (formerly North Claiborne Hospital in Haynesville) invites you to join us on Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 PM for a seminar on "Understanding Mental Illnesses".      If you or someone you know is experiencing the following, then this seminar will be of interest to you: Changes in daily routine Confused thinking Prolonged depression Inability to cope Suicidal thoughts For more information, contact Betty Vann, Program Director at 624-3665.   Banks And Island Family Reunion September 1-3 In Ruston - The Banks and Island Family Reunion will be held Friday, September 1 beginning at Maxwell's Inn in Ruston at 7 PM. On Saturday, September 2, everyone will gather from 10 AM - 6 PM at Aunt Fannie's Farm (Rev. Norah Banks Jr.'s mother's house on Colquitt Road, north of Homer), and will end with church services on Sunday, September 3, at 11 AM at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church on Patton Road in Lisbon. For more information, call Rev. Norah Banks Jr. at 927-9831 or 927-4985, or Rev. Henry Island at 247-6156.				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.   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 Community Blood Drive Set For September 23 - Just Give It! Blood can save 4 lives, is usable for 42 days, and can be given every 2 months! Several local churches in conjunction with LifeShare Blood Centers will sponsor the Homer Community Blood Drive on Saturday, September 23 from 9 AM to 1 PM. The Drive will be held at the Homer Church of Christ Annex Building on West Main. Refreshments and a free T-shirt will be given to every donor.   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.   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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