Public Notice: Flu Shot Clinic On Saturday, Dec. 2 - There will be a Flu Shot Clinic on Saturday, December 2 from 8 AM - noon at the Butler-Abshire Medical Clinic in Haynesville "for the convenience of their patients."   Clawson Chiropratic Annual Food Drive Underway - Clawson Chiropractic Clinic wukk be accepting non-perishable food items during the month of December for their 8th Annual Food Drive. In exchange Clawson will offer free initial exams and evaluation, x-rays if required, or a routine office visit. For more info, call 927-2320.   Homer Memorial Collecting Food For Home Health - Homer Memorial Hospital shall conduct a food drive from now until Monday, December 18 at 4 PM. Collection boxes for non-perishable food items are located in the lobby of Homer Memorial Hospital, Claiborne Home Health, and Homer Senior Care. Items collected shall be distributed to Claiborne Home Health patients/families by Home Health employees.   Homer Pelican Basketball Tournament This Weekend - Homer will host their annual basketball tournament Nov. 29--Dec. 2. (see bracket on page 6).Homer Pelican girls will play Pineview at Lisbon on Tuesday, December 5 at 6 PM, followed immediately by the boys' game.   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.   Haynesville Tors To Play Sterlington There Friday - The Haynesville Tornado (13-0) will play Sterlington (11-2) there Friday, December 1, in the semi-final round of the playoffs. Kickoff is 7:00 PM. Ticket prices are $7. The winner of this game will play the winner of the Southern Lab-Port Sulphur game in the New Orleans Superdome on Saturday, December 9 at 1 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 Lions Club To Raffle Wood Carving - Homer Lions Club members are selling $1 chances on the wood carving on display at Hibernia National Bank to be given away during the Christmas Festival on December 9.   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.   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.   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.   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.   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»				Annual Christmas Festival In Homer Set For Saturday, December 9 - The Full Day of Fun will include Art & Craft Vendors with Square Merchants Open Early, Specialty Food Vendors (Great Food for Every Taste), Singing and Dancing Groups Perform Throughout the Day. Homer's Biggest Ever Christmas Parade Starts at 4 pm with the Lighting of the Square at 5:30 pm. The Appearance of Santa Claus and live Choral Music round out the evening.   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.   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.   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 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.   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.   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.   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 now online: Search Engines, Meta-Search Engines, Health/Medical, International News, Online Newspapers, News/Discussion Groups, Sports News, Software, Entertainment, Acceptable Sites for Teens, Kids/Educational, Travel, Job Search, Financial/Stock Market News, Online Shopping and now Metric Conversion Calculators. Coming soon will be Clip Art, HTML and Javascript Repositories.   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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