Bridges To Discuss Sparta Water Conservation - Robin Bridges, LSU AgCenter Count Agent in Webster Parish, will be the guest speaker at the bimonthly meeting of the Sparta Water Alliance on Tuesday, November 28, 6:30-7:30 PM at the Homer Fire Station. Bridges will discuss how Webster Parish is addressing problems with the Sparta. For info, call 927-3110.   Legion Auxiliary Seeking Donations For Veterans - The American Legion Auxiliary seeking donations, items such as razors, combs, soap, etc., magazines, dominoes, or playing cards for Christmas boxes for veterans. Gift boxes will be gathered and wrapped at their next meeting on Monday, November 27 at 5:30 PM at the Claiborne Parish Library. For more information 927-3549.   WK Health Center To Hold Forum On Diabetes - WK Claiborne Regional Health Center will hold a free public forum on diabetes on Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room at 104 Morris Circle. Dr. Samuel Abshire, Dr. Ray Spurlock, and Dr. Ivy McGee-Reed, Martha Marie Sanders, and Mike McClintock will discuss general info on diabetes, its signs and symptoms, diabetic retinopathy and eye health, and diabetic neuropathy and foot care.   Homer Pelican Basketball Team To Play Spearsville - The Homer Pelican Girls' basketball team will play Spearsville here Tuesday, November 28 at 6 PM, followed immediately by the boys' game. Homer will host their annual tournament Nov. 29--Dec. 2.   Duck Hunting Regulations On Lake To Be Discussed - A public meeting will be held to discuss Lake Claiborne duck hunting regulations on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 PM in the Homer Fire Station conference room. All interested persons are invited to attend.   Wade Correctional To Hold Arts & Crafts Fall Festival - David Wade Correctional Center located at 670 Bell Hill Road will hold their semi-annual Arts & Crafts Fall Festival Saturday and Sunday, November 25 and 26, 8 AM-4 PM, featuring artwork, leather, woodwork, and plants.   Haynesville Tors Will Loreauville Here Friday - The Haynesville Tornado will play Loreauville (11-1) here Friday, November 24, in their 3rd round of the playoffs. Kickoff is 7:30 PM.   "Ole Time" Gospel Singing Set For December 2 - Everyone is invited to a Community "Ole Time" Gospel Singing from the Heavenly Highway songbook at 6:30 PM Saturday, December 2, at Trinity Southern Methodist Church. Jane Talley and Sandra Langley will accompany Wayne Smith, Pat Gladney, Ronald Day, Carolyn Musgrove, David Fowler, Nancy Nelson, Rodney Hollenshead, and Emcee Jerry Thompson.   Account Set Up For Stacey Lewis At Hibernia Bank - An account has been set up at Hibernia Bank for Stacey Lewis of Lisbon whose home burned Friday, November 10. Contributions are needed for household goods for Stacey and Dennis Allen and their four children Marcus, Shaquaila, Tearra, and Takeisha Lewis.   Homer Cheerleaders Selling Subway Power Cards - Homer High Cheerleaders are taking orders for Subway Power Cards. Cards are $10 and entitle users to "free" Subway sandwiches and can be used up to 24 times through December 31, 2001. When you purchase a sub and medium drink, you will get a sub of equal or less value "free" on both 6" and 12" subs. For more info or to order a card, call Rhonda Porter at 927-6091.   Clothes, Etc. Collecting Coats For Needy Children - Clothes, Etc. on the square in Homer is collecting coats for needy children and adults in the Homer area. Anyone wishing to help can donate their old coats by taking them to Clothes, Etc. located at 500 East Main on the east side of the Courthouse Square between 8:30 AM and noon on Tuesdays and Saturdays.   Lion's Club Selling Pecans For Several Charities - The Homer Lion's Club is having its annual pecan sales to benefit several charities including La. Eye Foundation, La. Eye Bank, and Handicapped Children. The pecans are freshly picked in 12 oz. packages for $6 or $108 for a case of 18, same prices as last year. Please order now. Call Rodney Hollenshead at 927-4001, Alf Pike at 927-2011, or Mac Brakefield at 927-3271.   Parish Library To Form Mother/Daughter Book Club - A Mother/Daughter Book Club will soon be forming for girls around the age of 12 who like to read. Meetings will be held once a month and a different book will be discussed each month. There is no cost to join. A registration meeting will be held Saturday, December 2 at 10 AM at the Claiborne Parish Library in Homer. For more info, call Suzanne Ford at 927-6253.   Haynesville Elementary Kicks Off PepsiNotes Program - Haynesville Elementary, in conjunction with the Pepsi Cola Company, will begin collecting PepsiNotes November 1 and through February 1, 2001. The Pepsi Cola Company has initiated the "Share the Joy With Music" promotion in which music note symbols will be placed on specially marked packages of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, One, Frito-Lay, Funyuns, and Rold Golds, These PepsiNotes can be used by the school to redeem free music supplies. One of the goals of Haynesville Elementary is supply music stands for the school recorder band. Drop-off locations are all classrooms at Haynesville Elementary and many cooperating businesses and civic buildings throughout Claiborne Parish. For more info, contact Kathy Scott, Haynesville Elementary School music teacher, at 624-1084.   American Legion & Auxiliary Looking For Historical Info - American Legion Post 73 is looking for information on the history of Post #73 and Auxiliary Unit #73, particularly a copy of the charter application dated September 3, 1919 with names. Presently, the Post has a listing of Post Commanders and Adjutants from 1919-1986, a list of Auxiliary members with no date (possibly 1920-30) and another dated 1990-1991. Anyone with information is asked to contact Post Commander Robert Moore at 927-6301 or Adjutant Carol Jones at 927-3549. Jones will gladly provide copies of the above list to anyone who is interested.   Boy Scout Troop 72 To Host Chili Cook-Off December 9 - Troop 72 will host the first annual North Louisiana Championship Boy Scout Chili Challenge on December 9, 8 AM-12 noon and is looking for sponsors and entries. Entry fees are $17. Sponsorships range from $100-$1000. For more info on sponsors or to obtain an cooking entry form, call Scoutmaster and Cook-Off Chairman Wayne Hatfield. at (318) 927-2961 or 927-9420, or email him at ice@homerla.com.   Cabins Available For Rent On Lake Claiborne January 3 - Ten new vacation cabins will be available for overnight guests at Lake Claiborne State Park beginning Wednesday, January 3. The Office of State Parks will begin taking reservations for the cabins Monday, Oct. 9 at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA central reservation line (or 1-877-226-7652).   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.				Six Historic Sites To Be Featured On "Tour Of Homes" - Six historic sites will be featured on the "Tour of Homes" scheduled for Saturday, November 25 from 1-5 PM. Tickets are $10 and include the Tatum home (David Newell law office), the Thomas E. Talley house, Trinity Southern Methodist Church, the Dr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Moss house, the Tinsley Farm, and the Arlington House at Homer's Arlington Cemetery. Advance tickets are available from the Homer Chamber of Commerce, Delta Interiors, or from any participating homeowner. They will also be available on the day of the tour at any tour location.   Annual Christmas Festival In Homer Set For Saturday, December 9 - Chairman Buddy Pixley met August 23 with the several interested persons to begin making plans for this year's Christmas Festival planned for Saturday, December 9. The Committee discussed plans for the parade, entertainment, food booths, and possibly a Christmas Decoration contest. As done in the past, members discussed allowing various groups--marching bands, cheerleaders, dance lines, twirling groups, etc--to compete for trophies prior to the parade. The Festival will also include all-day entertainment and a variety of food booths.   Annual Christmas Parade Set For December 9 - The Annual Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 9, in conjunction with the Christmas festival. Anyone interested in participating can contact Delores Leggett at 927-9675 or 927-3360 after 5 PM.   Homer Chamber To Give Away $500 Christmas Cash - The Homer Chamber of Commerce is once again giving away Christmas Cash!. The $500 prize will be given away December 20 at noon at the Chamber office located in the Ford Museum. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased at the Chamber office or from any board member.   HMH offers MRI's - Homer Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the availability of MRI procedures two days a week in Homer.     The JCAHO-accredited system, provided by Alliance Imaging, is a Siemens 1.0 with a fast pack. The moblie MRI produces images as good as an on-site MRI.     MRI procedures performed in Homer by Alliance Imaging specialists are read by radiologists from Diagnostic Associates; films become part of the patients permanent record and stay on-site at HMH.     Appointments should be made through your physician; the ordering physician does not have to be a local physician.     "We are proud to offer this service to our community. Residents no longer have to drive to Shreveport to receive a state-of-the-art MRI examination." reminds Homer Memorial Radiology department.   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.   Sesquicentennial "Taste Of Homer" Cookbooks On Sale - The "Taste of Homer 2000" Cookbook, featuring over 100 dishes served at the "Taste of Homer" on Saturday, November 11 and several pages of history and pictures of Homer and Claiborne Parish, are on sale for $10 at the following locations--Delta Interiors, Miss Lizzie's, Ellen's, Lynn's Flower Shop, and Merle Norman.   Homer High School Centennial 2000 Cookbooks On Sale - The Homer High School Centennial 2000 Cookbooks are now available for $14 at Ellen's on the Square and all area banks--First Guaranty, First Woodlands, Hibernia and Regions, or by calling Bill or Denice Owens at 927-3939. The cookbook includes 100 years of history, spirit, tradition and favorite recipes of Homer High School students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters.   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.  «Full Story»   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.   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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