Claiborne Academy To Play Mt. Olive Christian School - The Claiborne Academy Rebels will travel to Athens to play the Mt. Olive Christian School Eagles Friday, September 15. This is CA's first district game and second for Mt. Olive. Kickoff at 7:30 PM.   Homer Student Council Selling Spirit T-Shirts - The Homer High Student Council is selling some awesome Spirit T-Shirts. Small youth sizes to adult XL are $13, XXL are $14, and XXXL are $15. A picture of the shirt logo can be seen at any Homer public school. To place your order, contact Kim Pumphrey at Homer High at 927-2985.   "Walk Across Louisiana For Literacy Day" Saturday - Local Beta Alpha members will be among 3,500 Louisiana educators walking on Saturday, September 16, in conjunction with "Walk Across Louisiana   Attention: Girls, Grades 1-6 Invited To Join Girl Scouts - Girl Scouts of American Troop 344 invite all girls in grades 1-6 to "Where Girls Grow Strong," the first meeting to be held Monday, Sept. 18 from 5:45-7:30 PM in the Youth Dept. of First Baptist Church, Homer. For more info call Melissa Smith at 927-4585 or Stacey Hollenshead at 927-4601. Annual dues are $27 and are due Sept. 18.   Former Denver Bronco Steve Fitzhugh--OW2P: Drug Free - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes welcomes former Denver Bronco Steve Fitzhugh to Claiborne Parish September 18-20. Fitzhugh will be speaking at junior high and high school assemblies across the parish promoting "OW2Play: Drug Free" program. At 7 AM Monday, Sept. 18, parish students will gather around their school's flagpole for "See You At The Pole." Fitzhugh will speak at the "Saw You At The Pole Rally", 6:30 PM, Wed. Sept. 20 at the Claiborne Parish Fair Barn. For more info, contact Matt Slate at 255-9911 or Ed Watson at 927-2747.   Homer High Cheerleaders To Hold Mini-Camp - Homer High Cheerleaders will hold a mini-camp for students K-8th grade on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 AM-3 PM at the HHS basketball gym. Students will learn basic cheerleading skills, including a chant, cheer, and a spirit dance. All participants will receive a pair of Homer pom-poms and will perform pregame at the Homer/Loyola football game on September 29. Cost is $20 per student and lunch will be provided. For an application or more info, call Rhonda Porter at 927-4363 or 927-6091.   Homer Junior High To Hold Open House September 14 - Homer Junior High will hold a "Parent Open House" on Thursday, September 14 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM to allow parents the opportunity to meet their child's teachers, view the school facility, and ask any questions they may have about their child's education.   "Walk Across Louisiana For Literacy Day" Saturday - Local Beta Alpha members will be among 3,500 Louisiana educators walking on Saturday, September 16, in conjunction with "Walk Across Louisiana For Literacy Day" declared by Governor Mike Foster, and will be walking at the First Baptist Family Life Center in Homer. Ninety percent of the money raised will be used in Claiborne Parish for literacy projects. Anyone interested in sponsoring an educator should contact Margaret Waits or Barbara Monzingo at 927-3502.   Dance At Homer City Hall After Homer/Haynesville Game - Pineview High School Athletic Department in sponsoring a dance at Homer City Hall on Friday, September 15 from 9 PM to 1 AM following the Homer/Haynesville game. Cost is $3. No caps, hats, rags, or bandannas. So come and get your party on!!   American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 To Meet September 24 - The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 will host a reception at Tall Timbers Lodge on Sunday, September 24 at 3 PM to honor the delegates to the 2000 Louisiana Boys and Girls State, their parents, and sponsors.   Homer Memorial Hospital To Offer Childbirth Classes In October - Homer Memorial Hospital will be offering childbirth preparation classes beginning October 16. These classes are free and are available to anyone wishing to attend, regardless of where they plan to deliver. To register, call 927-2024 and ask for the OB nurse on duty.   Historic Homes Needed For Sesquicentennial Tour of Homes - If you own one of Homer's historic homes and would be willing to share it with the community in conjunction with Homer's Sesquicentennial Celebration, please contact Susan Herring at 927-3541, Virginia Furlow at 927-6679, or Chloe Ellen Watson at 927-6957 as soon as possible. The tour of homes is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 25 and currently includes three private homes and one church building, however, additional tour locations would greatly benefit the event. Homes need not be large or ornate nor must they be freshly refurbished, they need only to be a part of Homer's history, of days gone by. If your home can tell a part of Homer's story and help our town celebrate its proud heritage, please call today.   Support Group For Disabled Individuals Meet Sept. 27 - The New Horizons Independent Living Center will sponsor at support meeting for people with disabilities at the Claiborne Council on Aging at noon on Wednesday, September 27. Guest speaker will be Matt Giddens from New Arcadia Health Mart, he will discuss services provided by the durable medical equipment division, including items covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Refreshments and door prizes. For info, call Kelly Bridwell at (800) 228-1634 or 927-6244.   Religious Folklife Traditions in Claiborne Parish - Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum invites you to view the museum's newest exhibit which examines Religious Folklife Traditions in Claiborne Parish.   Disabled Voters Need Doctor Statement For October 7 Election - Voters who have disabilities and need assistance voting during absentee voting or on election day at the polls will be required to furnish a statement from you doctor or optometrist to the office of the Registrar of Voters, 318 East Main St., Homer, LA 71040, prior to the election or to the election commissioner on election day. Absentee voting for the October 7, 2000 election will be in the Registrar of Voters office September 25-30, Monday - Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and on Saturday from 8:30 AM till noon.   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.				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.   "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.   Homer Memorial Hospital Schedules Breast Health Awareness Seminar - Homer Memorial Hospital has scheduled a Breast Health Awareness seminar for Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30 PM in the hospital conference room. Information will be shared on the importance of breast health awareness, the proper way to perform monthly self-exam, and tips toward getting the best mammogram possible. Available for questions will be physicians, mammography technologists, and breast cancer survivors.     The program is open to women of all ages, and you do not have to be a cancer patient to attend. Door prizes donated by local merchants will be awarded. In conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Homer Memorial Hospital will offer reduced-fee screening mammograms during the month of October. Appointments should be scheduled through your personal physician. For more information, call Homer Memorial Hospital at 927-2024.   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 For Homer High Class Of 1980 Reunion Is September 15 - The deadline to sign up for the reunion for the Homer High Class of 1980 20-Year Reunion to be held October 27, in conjunction with Homecoming 2000 is tomorrow. 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 attend or not, biographical information is needed for a commemorative booklet. Send info to Beth Matlock Dempsey, 11709 Sylvester Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73162 or email her at BethD20@aol.com, as soon as possible.   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.   North Louisiana Cancer Support Group To Meet September 21 - The North Louisiana Cancer Support Group will meet Thursday, September 21 at Grace Bible Church at 113 Beech Street in Homer from 6:30 - 8 PM. "The Group" was organized to provide support, encouragement, fellowship and education in ALL aspects of cancer to patients, survivors, family and friends, and is open to men and women of all ages. For more info contact Dr. John Markley at 927-6009, Gaye Brunson at 927-2024, or Julie Shirley at (318) 513-2062, or visit our website at www.nlcancersupport.ohgolly.com.   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.  «Read the Article»   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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