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 was held Monday, Sept. 18 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.   North La. Cancer Support Group Meets Tonight - The North Louisiana Cancer Support Group meets tonight Thursday, September 21 at Grace Bible Church, 113 Beech Street in Homer 6:30-8:00 PM. For more info contact Dr. John Markley at 927-6009, Gaye Brunson at 927-2024, or Julie Shirley at (318) 513-2062, or visit the Group's website at www.nlcancersupport.ohgolly.com.   Haynesville Tors Will Host Farmerville Friday Night - The Haynesville Tornado will play Farmerville at home Friday, September 22. Kickoff at 7:00 PM.   American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 To Meet Sunday - The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 will host a reception at Tall Timbers Lodge on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3 PM to honor the delegates to the 2000 Louisiana Boys and Girls State, their parents, and sponsors.   The Homer Pelicans Travel To Springhill Friday - The Homer Pelicans will travel to Springhill to play the Lumberjacks on Friday, September 22. Kickoff is 7:00 PM.   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.   Claiborne Academy Has An Open Date Friday Night - Claiborne Academy has an open date Friday night. The Rebels will be back on the field against Riverdale Academy on Friday, September 29 at Rebel Stadium. Game time is 7:30 PM.   Homer High Cheerleaders Hold Mini-Camp Saturday - 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.   Claiborne Parish Retired Teachers Unit To Meet - The Claiborne Parish Retired Teachers Unit will meet Monday, September 25 at 1:00 PM at the Lane Chapel CME Church. All retired teachers are asked to be present and on time. There are several items that need to be addressed to have a good working year. Officers will be elected.   Mt. Olive Christian School Travels To Huntington - Mt. Olive Christian School will play Huntington there Friday, September 22. Kickoff at 7:30 PM.   The Guardian-Journal To Close On Tuesdays At 2 PM - Beginning this week, The Guardian-Journal will close Tuesday at 2 PM and will re-open on Wednesday at 1 PM in order to get the newspaper out. Remember the deadline for articles and ads is noon on Tuesday. We appreciate your cooperation!   CA Invites Former Varsity Cheerleaders To Cheer - The Claiborne Academy Varsity Cheerleaders wish to invite all former CA Varsity Cheerleaders to cheer on the sidelines for this year's Homecoming football game on Friday, October 6, when the CA Rebels take on the Tallulah Trojans at 7:30 PM at Rebel Stadium. Former cheerleaders may wear any CA cheerleader uniform or a wind suit in school colors. Again this year, those who participate will be eligible to enter a drawing for a basket of CA cheerleader memorabilia. Returning cheerleaders should report to the sidelines before the game to sign in for recognition at some point during the game and also to register for the drawing. Varsity Cheerleaders Carrie Michael and Keelie Ware will be in charge of registration. All former cheerleaders are asked to participate in the pre-game spirit line and to cheer on the sidelines until halftime.   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.   American Legion Post 73 To Meet September 28 - American Legion Post No. 73 is meeting September 28 at the Claiborne Parish Library at 7 PM. If you know where the Legion flags are being stored please contact Carol Jones at 927-3549. They are needed by September 28 for the Claiborne Parish Fair. The Legion welcomes all eligible Claiborne Parish veterans and their family. A Junior Auxiliary for Sons of the American Legion is now being formed.   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.   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.				"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.   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.   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»   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.   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.   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.   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.   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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