Glenn Fallin Announces Candidacy For State
District Court Judge

Glenn Fallin, a long-time resident of Bienville Parish, and a Special Assistant/Assistant District Attorney in the 2nd Judicial District for nineteen (19) years, today announced his candidacy for Judge in the 2nd District. The 2nd District of Louisiana State Court is comprised of Bienville, Claiborne and Jackson Parishes, and Fallin is a candidate for the vacant Division C judgeship.

On January 11 in the absence of City Clerk Marilyn Bush, Sue Lonadier took the minutes for the first Haynesville Town Council of 2000. With no items on the agenda, Mayor Tom Crocker allowed council members Mark Furlow, Alvin Kendrick, Kenny Killgore, Joyce Major, H.U. Slaid to present some of their community concerns.

Strong, Director Of Four Vo-Tech Campuses In Webster And Claiborne Parish, Told The Lions Club On Thursday, December 9, "There Is A New Train Leaving The Station In Technical Education. I Don't Think That Train Is Going To Be Stoppable."

Club President Greg Woodall introduced guest speaker Charles Strong, Director of the Northwest Louisiana Technical College, at the noon meeting of the Lions Club on December 9. Strong introduced staff members Ginger Sult, Sharon Turley, and Diane Clark before speaking on the recent closure of the practical nursing program at the Homer campus.

NEWS BRIEFS
January 20, 2000

Fred Campbell To Speak At Homer Chamber Banquet - Fred Campbell of Pine Bluff, AR, also known as "Mr. Motivation," will speak at the 35th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on January 31. The theme of this year's banquet is "HOMER 2000...Proud of Our Past..Building for Our Future." Tickets are $20. Tables may be reserved but only if you are seated by 6:45 PM. The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, January 26.   State Fire Marshal Lifts Open Burning Restrictions - The statewide ban on open burning was lifted on January 4. Some areas are still very dry and citizens should contact local fire departments prior to conducting any burning activity. Any fire that gets out of control through negligence or malice could result in civil and criminal penalties.   Not All Louisiana Taxpayers Will Receive Tax Booklets - Louisiana taxpayers who have used alternative methods to file their income tax returns for the past two years will not receive a pre-addressed state income tax booklet. Unaddressed booklets are available at libraries, regional offices and from the IRS, or by calling toll-free (888) 829-3071. Taxpayers may also download an individual income tax return form from the State's Internet web page at www.rev.state.la.us.   D.A.R.T. In Homer Every Thursday From 9-12 AM - D.A.R.T. representatives are in Homer every Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM to offer shelter, legal assistance and counseling for domestic violence cases. For more info call (800) 281-7885 or the 24-Hour Crisis Line at (318) 251-2255.   Town Of Homer Recreation Committee To Meet - The Recreation Committee for the Town of Homer will meet at City Hall on Monday, January 24 at 5PM to discuss recreation trails and funding.   Northwest Louisiana Legal Services At COA January 25 - The Northwest Louisiana Legal Services will visit the Claiborne Council on Aging on Tuesday, January 25. Individual professional counseling is available from an attorney on a non-fee generating case basis. Appointments can be made by calling the COA at 927-6922 or (800) 308-8951 or by calling Northwest Louisiana Legal Services at (800) 621-2488.   Check Out The Claiborne One Website! - The official website for Claiborne Parish is looking good! If you haven't checked it out, you should! Information is still needed from public officials, schools, organizations, and residents, also current events, history of the area, and local attractions. Please call Joel Ponder at 927-9787 or Al Lynn at 927-6197 or visit the site at http://www.claiborneone.org.   Council On Aging To Offer 55/Alive Mature Driving Course - The Claiborne Council on Aging and AARP will offer a 55/Alive Mature Driving Course on February 23 and 24 from 12:30 PM until 4:30 PM at the Claiborne Senior Center at 608 East 4th Street. The fee for the course is $10 and the last day to register is February 17. Some insurance companies may provide a discount to graduates of the course. For more information or to register, call Joe Etta Williams at 927-6922.		Homer High Basketball This Week - Friday, January 21 - Pels will play Springhill there. Game time 6 PM.     Tuesday, January 25 - Pels will play Loyola here at 6 PM.   Homer Football Banquet Scheduled For January 24 - Louisiana Tech's new head football coach Jack Bicknell, 1999 State Coach of the Year, will be the guest speaker at the Homer High School Football Banquet on Monday, January 24 at 7 PM at Homer City Hall. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.   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 fund-raiser is tentatively scheduled for April 7, 2000. 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.   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.   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.