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HEADLINES
January 06, 2000

The year 1999 was filled with news reports of the Y2K bug and urgent messages to prepare for the inevitable shutdown, power failure, or possible terrorist attacks. Businesses and governments around the world spent millions of dollars preparing for the worst. Now that all the digital clocks have rolled over, we find it was "much ado about nothing." (Includes recap of events that made headlines during the first half of 1999.)

Shannon Willis is the new Outreach Coordinator for the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (D.A.R.T) of Lincoln and Wanda James is the Legal Advocate. Pam Dance now serves on D.A.R.T.'s Board of Directors. D.A.R.T., an organization committed to ending domestic violence, provides resources and options for victims of domestic violence.in the parishes of Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, and Union.

Council Appoints New Hospital Board,
Searches For Public Works Director
The Town Of Homer Has Been Selected To Participate In The Louisiana Small Towns Program. A Meeting Has Been Set For January 26, 2000 With Larry Kinlaw, Executive Director Of The Governor's Office Of Rural Development.
BY SUSAN T. HERRING  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Mayor David Aubrey met with members of the Homer Town Council in a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, December 23, 1999 to appoint the new Board of Directors for the Homer Memorial Hospital, to approve purchase of a telephone system for the Homer Police Department, and to appoint a committee to review applicants for Public Works Director.

Six Of Ten Stores In Parish Cited For Selling Alcohol
To Underage Persons
Since 1997, The Non-Compliance Rate On Alcohol Sales To Underage Persons In Louisiana Has Dropped From 56-58% to 27-28%. In Same Period, Underage Tobacco Sales In Louisiana Dropped From 75% To 6%, The Lowest Rate In The Nation.
BY SUSAN T. HERRING  Editor, The Guardian-Journal

On Friday, December 10, 1999, agents from the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) were in Claiborne Parish conducting a "compliance check." Six of ten local establishments checked were cited for "selling alcohol to a person under 21." Clerks at Dixie Mart I, Mini-Mart, Brookshire's, Texaco Food Mart in Homer and C.J. Liquor and Dixie Mart IV in Athens were issued citations for court appearances on January 4, 2000.

NEWS BRIEFS
January 06, 2000

Homer Chamber Of Commerce Banquet Set January 31 - Fred Campbell, also known as General George Patton, Attila the Hun, or Class A Collored Behind the Badge, will entertain those attending the 35th Anniversary Celebration Banquet of the Homer Chamber of Commerce on January 31, 2000 at the Homer City Hall.     For tickets - Contact Mac Brakefield, Director of the Homer Chamber of Commerce. homercoc@ClaiborneOne.org or call 318-927-3271   Claiborne Parish Police Jury, School Board To Meet - The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet at 10 AM Tuesday, January 11 and Wednesday, January 12 in the board room at 514 East Main.     The Claiborne Parish School Board will meet at 7 PM Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 415 East Main in Homer.   Local American Cancer Society Kicks Off "Relay For Life" - The Claiborne Parish Chapter of the American Cancer Society met recently to kick off the Annual Spring Relay for Life. The fundraiser is tentatively scheduled for April 7, 2000. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the next planning meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at 5 PM in the conference room of the Homer Memorial Hospital. Anyone may organize a team for the relay. You do not have to be affiliated with a health care organization or have had a personal experience with cancer. Just be interested in helping raise money for the American Cancer Society and willing to have a great time! For more information, call Gaye Brunson at 927-2024.   Homer Memorial Hospital To Hold Childbirth Classes - Homer Memorial Hospital is offering "Childbirth Preparation Classes" beginning January 11. Classes are free and are open to anyone wishing to attend, regardless of where they plan to deliver. For more information or to register, call Homer Hospital at 927-2024 and ask to speak to the OB nurse on duty.   Homer Football Banquet Scheduled For January 24 - The Homer High School Football Banquet will be held at 7 PM Monday, January 24 at the Homer City Hall. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the door.   Homer High Basketball This Week - Friday, January 7 - Pels play North DeSoto there at 6 PM.     Tuesday, January 11 - Pels will play Lakeview there. Game time 6 PM.   Triad Of Claiborne Taking Smoke Detector Application - The Claiborne Parish SALT Council is accepting applications from persons age 60 or older who are on a low income and cannot afford to buy a smoke detector. For more information or an application form, contact Alf Pike at the Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office at 927-2011.		Corrections Sought For Veterans Listed At Homer High School - In the December 2 issue, page 5, The Guardian-Journal printed the actual list of names on the plaques at Homer High School of former Homer High School students or faculty who served in World War II. If you know of someone whose name is missing from the list, please call Susan Herring at 927-3541.   4-H Plans Alumni Reunion In Baton Rouge In Year 2000 - The Louisiana 4-H Foundation has planned a 4-H Alumni Reunion to be held in Baton Rouge during National 4-H Week in the year 2000. For more details, call Jason Holmes or Lisa Garcia at 927-3110 or visit the website at www.agctr.lsu.edu/4h.   Looking For Adventure? Try The New Scouting Program - Are you interested in high adventure activities? Do you like to rock climb, rappel, hike and tons of other outdoor activities that are limited only by your imagination? Are you between the age of 14 and 20? If you answered yes to the above questions and would like to know more about this new and exciting program, there will be an open house at the BSA Scout Hut across the street from the Claiborne Parish School Board office on Monday, November 29 at 7 PM.     For more information call Jennifer Roberts (318) 868-2774, Mickey Anglin at 927-9080, or Wayne Hatfield at 927-2961 or 9420.   D.A.R.T. Will Be In Homer Thursdays 9-12 AM - "Peace On Earth" begins at home. The Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (D.A.R.T.) of Lincoln can help. We are committed to ending domestic violence by providing services such as shelter, legal assistance and counseling. A representative of D.A.R.T. will be in Homer every Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM. For more info call (800) 281-7885 or (318) 251-2255.   Pelican Quarterback Club Sell Centennial Sweatshirts - The Pelican Quarterback Club is selling Homer High Centennial sweatshirts for $20 each. For more information, call Alicia Edmonds at 927-5288.   The Claiborne One Website Still Seeking Information - Claiborne One, the official website Claiborne Parish, is almost complete. Information about the area is still needed from public officials, parish schools, various organizations, and residents, as well as information on current events, the history of the area, and various local attractions. If you have information, please call Joel Ponder at 927-9787 or Al Lynn at 927-6197 or visit the site at http://www.ClaiborneOne.org.