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March 15, 2001

 

Louisiana Gains, Claiborne Parish Loses Population In 2000

By Susan T. Herring, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Louisiana's population grew by 249,003 people over the last ten years. In 1990 Louisiana had a total population of 4,219,973. The 2000 Census figures show the state had a total population of 4,468,976. Claiborne Parish wasn’t so lucky. Over the last ten years, the parish lost a total of 554 residents, 364 of those were in Homer. Haynesville lost 175, Athens 16, and. Junction City, La. lost 97. Lisbon showed a gain of 2 and Junction City, Arkansas picked up 47.

Police Jury Wants More In Senate Bill, Addresses Disposal Of Old Appliances

Adopts Resolution Designating March As “Women’s History Month”

By Susan T. Herring, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

J.T. Taylor, President of the Claiborne Economic Development Board, addressed the Claiborne Parish Police Jury at their meeting Wednesday, March 7. He asked the jury to table the letter of resignation by Jerry Williams. In a letter dated February 28, Williams stated that Willie Young Sr. had said, in his opinion, that Billy Kirk Jenkins had "compromised his integrity by making the motion to appoint (Williams)" to the CED Board last year Williams stated Taylor had asked him to serve due to the death of George Emerson. Although Jenkins is an employee of Claiborne Electric, Williams had never discussed the issue with him, and said, "I certainly do not want my serving on this board to be an issue in the current Police Jury election."

Ball Organizations Discuss Upcoming Season And Possible Recreation Tax

By Susan T. Herring, Editor, The Guardian-Journal

Town of Homer Recreation Director Fred Young met with representatives of ball organizations on Thursday, March 8 to discuss plans and schedules for the upcoming season. Attending the meeting were Scott Suggs with Dixie Youth Baseball, Jerry Clements and Ed Watson with Homer Girls’ Softball, Robert Sanders with the Louisiana Tech Baseball Camp, Jimmy Tuggle as President of the Claiborne Parish Dixie Baseball league, Michael Wade with Mayfield Sports Association, and Bill Herring with American Legion Baseball.

Rex Williams Announces Candidacy For Mayor Town Of Haynesville

In making the announcement of his candidacy for mayor of Haynesville, Rex Williams made the following statement: "My name is Rex Williams, and I am a candidate for mayor in the town of Haynesville. My family moved here in 1975 when I was seven. I am a 1986 graduate of Haynesville High School. I have two brothers and two sisters, allof whom graduated from Haynesville. I have been married for nine years to Rebecca Sue Williams. We have four children--Taylor, 7, Cassidy, 5, Susan, 3, and Brea, 1.

Public Hearing Set For Sparta Aquifer Groundwater Study

A Public Hearing to receive comments regarding public interest in the SPARTA Aquifer, will be conducted Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in Minden at the Civic Center beginning at 7 PM. The Public Hearing will include a brief presentation of the status of the SPARTA Aquifer Study and other issues of importance to the management of water resources in North Louisiana. The hearings are open to all interested parties and your participation is encouraged. All persons desiring to speak will be required to complete an information card, which will be available at the door. ----------- Greg Arabie, groundwater technician for the Louisiana Rural Water Association, will be at the Homer Fire Station on Tuesday, April 10 at 6 PM to discuss well-head protection. This is the fourth in a series of water meetings presented by the LSU AgCenter. For more info, call 927-3110.

March 15, 2001

To Contact Your State Legislators: - Representative Rick Gallot (318) 251-8480 Senator Robert Barham (318) 728-6830 Senator Foster Campbell (318) 746-2078    Relay For Life Meeting Set For March 15 W-K Health Center - The American Cancer Society will have a Relay For Life meeting at 5:15 PM at W-K Claiborne Regional Health Center on March 15 for the general public. The Relay For Life will be held April 6-7 at the Homer High School Football Field beginning at 6 PM with survivor registration. For more info, call 1-800-ACS-2345.    Pinehill Water System To Meet - The Pinehill Water System will meet Monday, March 19 at 6 PM at the Claiborne Manor Nursing Home.    "Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, Too" Set For Friday, March 16 - The Homer High School Drama Club will present "Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, Too" Friday, March 16 at 7 PM in the Homer High auditorium. Tickets are $1.00 and can be purchased from any drama club member or from Director Denice Owens.    Girls’ Summer Softball Set To Begin March 17 With Try-outs - The Dixie Girls’ Summer Softball for ages 7-15 is set to begin with tryouts on March 17 and March 24 at 1 PM at the North Industrial Park field. The fee is $35 for first child and $10 for other children. If never played, bring birth certificate. For more info, contact Ken Heard at 927-3999 or Jerry Clements at 353-6530.    Claiborne Parish School Board To Meet March 15 - The Claiborne Parish School Board will meet Thursday, March 15 at 7 PM following their work session at 6 PM.    Claiborne Cancer Support Group To Meet March 15 - The Claiborne Parish Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 15 at the WK-Claiborne Regional Health Center Conference Room. The topic will be “Nutrition and Cancer.”    Ludlow Lunar “Relay For Life” Team To Hold Chicken BBQ - The Ludlow Lunar Relay Team, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, is having their 3rd Annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, March 17 in the parking lot of the branch bank next to Brookshire’s between 10:30 AM and 1 PM. Plates are $5. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.    Trailblazers, Inc. Is Collecting Newspapers For Recycling - Trailblazers, Inc. of Ruston is collecting newspapers for recycling and will be picking up newspapers at the following locations--Homer City Hall, Haynesville City Hall, and Athens City Hall. Papers can be bound with string or placed in paper bags. No plastic bags. People are encouraged to drop off newspapers ONLY. Please do not place colored ad slicks or magazines in the bins.    Claiborne Parish Cattlemen’s Association To Meet March 22 - The Claiborne Parish Cattlemen’s Association will hold a general meeting on March 22 at 6:30 PM at the Hill Farm Research Station auditorium at 11959 Hwy. 9, beginning with a hamburger supper. Cleve Weisgerber, County Agent in Vernon Parish, will be speaking on the Vernon Parish Cattlemen’s Alliance.    Webster Parish Head Start Now Recruiting Homer Area For 3 And 4 Year Olds - Webster Parish Head Start is now recruiting and accepting applications in the Homer area for three and four year olds born before October 1. Children with special needs are given first priority. Any person desiring to enroll a child must have a certified birth certificate from the state the child was born, proof of income, child’s social security card and current immunizations. For further information, visit the ABC Head Start Center at 1003 Pearl Street in Homer or call Connie Joyner, Family Services Specialist at (318) 377-7022 Ext. 144. Head Start is an Early Childhood Development Program sponsored by the Webster Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services.    Claiborne Academy 2000-2001 Yearbooks Are On Sale - The Claiborne Academy 2000-2001 Yearbooks are on sale now for $30. The price will be $35 after March 14. Call 927-2747 or come by the school office to purchase your book.    Retired Teacher’s Reception Set For Thursday, March 15 - A Retired Teacher’s Reception is set for Thursday, March 15 from 5-6 PM at the Claiborne Parish School Board Annex at 418 East Main Street.    Pelican Quarterback Club To Hold Annual Bass Tourney March 17 - The Pelican Quarterback Club will hold their Annual Bass Tournament on Saturday, March 17 from 6 AM to 3 PM at Gladney’s Bay, formerly Benson’s Bay, off White Lightening Road (Hwy. 146). The entry fee is $20 per person and $10 Big Bass per boat. As usual, there will be lots of prizes.    Claiborne Council On Aging March Calendar Of Events - Bingo is played every Friday after Lunch. Lunches are serveddaily Mondy thru Friday. Exercise treadmills and rowing machines are available. Slip and molds are available for ceramics. March 1 Tommye Jane English 11:30 am March 5 Dr. Clint Butler 11:30am March 6 Corrine Strickland 11:30am March 7 Sheriff Kenneth Volentine 11:30am March 9 Beau Bridges 11:30 am March 13 Dora Ann Hatch 11:30 am March 14 Blood Pressure/Sugar 11am-noon March 14 Triad 2-3 pm March 15 Northwest Legal Services11:30 am March 16 Alternative Touch 11:30 am March 20 Lil Sanders - Singing 11:30am March 20 Crafts 1pm till March 22 Dr. Greg Woodall 11:30 am March 27 Crafts 1pm till Bingo is played every Friday after lunch. Lunches are served daily Monday through Friday. Exercise treadmills and rowing machines are available. Slip and molds are available for ceramics. Northwest Legal Services, Inc. will visit the be at the Council on Aging March 15 from 10am to noon. Individual professional counseling is available from an attorney on a non-fee generating case basis. Appointments may be made by calling the Council of Aging at 927-6922 or 800-308-8951 or Northwest Louisiana Legal Services at 800-621-2488.    March Events At Lake Claiborne Park - For information on upcoming events at Lake Claiborne State Park Call 888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976. March 3 - Jeb Johnson's Great Escapades, 7 PM. Visitors can learn more about the life of a local legend who lived in Claiborne Parish and fought in the Civil War. March 10 - Woodpecker Wonders, 7 PM. Visitors are invited to a program that discusses different types of woodpeckers, their niche in nature, their biology and their nesting habits. March 24 - Storytelling, 7-8 PM, Visitors are invited to hear stories about Native Americans, animals and plants. March 31 - Miniature Wonders Nature Walk, 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Join the park naturalist for a nature hike to discover small plant and insect life often overlooked in the natural world.     New Cabins At Lake Claiborne State Park Are Open - Ten new vacation cabins opened at Lake Claiborne State Park on January 9. Units rent for $65 with a 2-night minimum on weekends. and have everything but towels and soap. To reserve your cabin, call toll free (877) CAMP-N-LA (226-7652) from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.    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,". For more info call Melissa Smith at 927-4585 or Stacey Hollenshead at 927-4601.				Sparta Aquifer Groundwater Study To Hold Public Hearings On March 12 and March 20 - Public Hearings to receive comments regarding public interest in the Sparta Aquifer will be conducted on March 12 at the Ruston Civic Center at 7 PM and on March 20 at the Minden Civic Center at 7 PM. The public hearings will include a brief presentation of the status of the Sparta Aquifer Study and other issues of importance to the management of water resources in North Louisiana. The hearing are open to all interested parties and your participation is encouraged. All persons desiring to speak will be required to complete an information card which will be available at the door.    American Legion Post 73 Seeking Information On Post Charter - American Legion Post 73 is seeking information on the charter members listed on the application for post charter dated September 3, 1920. Adjutant Carol Jones would like full names, dates of birth, marriage, death, where buried, full history.    Girl Scouts To Sell Cookies In Wal-Mart Parking Lot Saturday - Girls Scouts will be selling Girl Scout cookies on Saturday, March 17, from 10 AM - 2 PM in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Any girl in grades 1-6 are invited to join Girl Scouts of America Troop 344. For more info, call Melissa Smith at 927-4585 or Stacey Hollenshead at 927-4601.    Haynesville High Class Of 1981 To Hold Reunion Meeting - Members of Haynesville High School Class of 1981 will have a meeting on Saturday, March 17 at the Haynesville Band Room at 10 AM. All 1981 Class members are encouraged to attend this meeting for the purpose of planning a class reunion.    Cancer Society To Hold St. Paddy’s Day Patty Drop - The Claiborne Parish American Cancer Society and members of the Relay of Life Team are selling tickets to the 2nd Annual St. Paddy’s Day Patty Drop scheduled for March 17 at the Homer High School practice football field. For more info, call 1-800-ACS-2345.    Used Sweat Suits Needed By Claiborne Parish FCE Clubs - The Family and Community Education (FCE) Clubs in Claiborne Parish are looking for new or used sweat suits to recycle into teddy bears for their Christmas project. Please drop your sweat suits off at the Thrift Store located on the east side of the Homer Square any Tuesday or Saturday. All donations appreciated.    Character Counts Deadline For Nominations Is March 23 - The Claiborne Character Counts Team is looking for nominations for a person age 10-18 whose beliefs, attitudes, and actions have consistently exemplified the Six Pillars of Character--trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. For nomination forms, contact Dora Ann Hatch at 927-3110, Linda Taylor at 624-0152, or Shelley McKean at 927-2496. The deadline to turn in forms is March 23. Students will be honored April 26 at the Haynesville Fair Barn.    Mt. OIive Christian School To Hold 19th Annual Auction - Mt. Olive Christian School announces its 19th annual auction to be held Thursday, March 29 at 6 PM; Friday, March 30 at 6 PM; and Saturday, March 31 at 10 AM. For more info, contact the school at 258-5661, the auction yard at 258-3079, or Len Gantt at 258-5483 (home) or 243-0674 (mobile).    Homer Memorial To Offer Free Seminar On Organ Donation - Homer Memorial Hospital will present a “free” seminar to the public on Monday, March 19 at 5PM in the hospital conference room. The La. Organ Procurement Agency will offer general information about organ and tissue donation. Persons attending will be given the opportunity to sign up in the La. Legacy Donor Registry. No registration required. For more info, call 927-2024.    LSU AgCenter “Portions--A Healthy Way To Lose Weight” - The LSU Ag Center has a new healthy weight loss plan designed to help you slim down without sacrificing the foods you enjoy most. The program, “Portions--A Healthy Way To Lose Weight,” will be presented by Joan Almond each Monday during April from noon until 1 PM at the Willis-Knighten Clinic in Homer. The cost is $10 and payable on the first day of class. For more info, call Dora Ann Hatch at 927-3110.    Greg Arabie To Speak At LSU AgCenter Water Meeting - In the fourth of a series of water meetings presented by the LSU AgCenter, Greg Arabie, groundwater technician with the Louisiana Rural Water Association, will be at the Homer Fire Station at 6 PM on Tuesday, April 10 to discuss well-head protection. Anyone interested in learning more about water protection is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Dora Ann Hatch at (318) 927-3110.    Homer-Mayfield Alumni School Reunion - The Homer-Mayfield Alumni School Reunion will hold their regular monthly meeting March 6 at 6 PM at 904 South 4th Street, across from Washington Street, the second building on the right. All alumni and interested persons are asked to please attend.    St. Jude Bike-A-Thon Set For April 14 In Haynesville - The St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Bike-A-Thon will be held Saturday, April 14 in Haynesville. For more information or to sign up, contact Trisha Foster at 624-0108.    Claiborne Baseball/Softball Schedules and Scores Online - Claiborne One to feature baseball and softball schedules and scores for Claiborne Parish Schools. Now online: Homer, Haynesville, Summerfield, Mount Olive and Junction City. Coming Soon: Athens, Pine View and Claiborne Academy. Please email updates to schedules and scores to GJ_Editor@ClaiborneOne.org.    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»    Claiborne One Site Now Features Area Image Archive - Archived images from the recent Homer Christmas Festival and Parade are now online. Upcoming image archives to include: Haynesville Butterfly Festival 2000, Homer Christmas Festival 1999, Claiborne Parish Scenery, Lake Claiborne State Park and more. To submit your images for inclusion in the Claiborne One Image Archive you may email them to webmaster@ClaiborneOne.org.    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.    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.
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