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May 3, 2001

 

Town Votes To Abandon Legion Hut Trail Project

- Discusses Armory Park With Jury Members

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

The Homer Town Council voted at a Special Called Meeting on Monday, April 30 to abandon the Legion Hut Trail project at this time, stating they could not come up with the $20,000 needed to pay their portion of the 50/50 matching grant. In doing so, they went against the recommendation of the Recreation Committee who voted on Thursday, April 26, to proceed with the project using $20,000 from the 2001-2002 Contingency Fund and soliciting financial help from other public bodies who would also benefit from the project.

David Wade Correctional Center Receives Third Re-Accreditation

-DWCC Was First State Facility To Receive Accreditation

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

David Wade Correctional Center completed its third re-accreditation with the American Correctional Association on April 25, 2001. David Wade Correctional Center was the first state facility to receive accreditation with the American Correctional Association in 1992 and has continued their efforts through re-accreditation. The institution received compliance with 100 percent of the mandatory standards and 98.4 percent of the non-mandatory standards. The Audit Committee acknowledged David Wade Correctional Center as having an outstanding staff and for their creating a safe environment for the staff and inmates. Warden Kelly Ward indicated that he is very proud of his staff and the way they work together as a team.

National Day of Prayer Set May 3, Program Set On Square

On Thursday, May 3, 2001, citizens of Homer will join millions of Americans observing the 49th National Day of Prayer as they come together on the grounds of the Claiborne Parish Courthouse at 12 Noon to pray. The Homer Ministerial Alliance and the Trinity Bible Study and Prayer Group joined to sponsor the program to pray for our nation, its leaders, local and state officials, law enforcement personnel and the family. At 11 AM, Trinity Southern Methodist Church will be open for a Prayer Vigil which will end at 11:30 AM with the reading of Dr. Billy Graham's prayer wrote specifically for the National Day of Prayer this year. This prayer will be prayed across the nation from coast to coast at 12:30 PM EST. The Call to Prayer at the Courthouse will be given shortly before noon by the sound of the siren of a Homer Police car circling the Square. The prayer meeting will be brief enough to enable the participants to attend and have time for lunch before returning to work.

By Susan T. Herring,

May 3, 2001

Public Meeting Set To Discuss Homer Public School System - A public meeting to discuss the Homer public school system has been scheduled for Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 PM in the Homer High School auditorium. All interested persons are encouraged to attend.    Homer Elementary School To Hold Scholastic Book Fair In May - Homer Elementary School will host a scholastic Book Fair May 9, 10, 11, and 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM each day. Admission is free. Proceeds from the fair will help Homer Elementary generate important funds for school projects. For more information, please contact the Homer Elementary School office at 927-2393.    American Legion Baseball To Meet At Armory Park Sunday, May 6 - All coaches, players and parents are urged to attend a meeting of the American Legion Baseball on Sunday, May 6 at 2 PM at the Armory Park. For more information, call Bill Herring at 927-9312.    “First Praise” Christian Music Program Set For Friday May 4 - “First Praise,” a Christian music program will hold its first performance at the Claiborne Country building on Hwy. 9 north in Homer on Friday, May 4 at 7 PM. Performances will be held once each month. Come and enjoy Christian music and fellowship with performers Tommye Jane English, Nancy Nelson, Chris Sherrill, and many more. Admission is free and handicap accessible.    Are Drugs Affecting Your Family Or A Friend? - Narconon (the name means "No Drugs") was established in 1966 to help people get off drugs and they have been active in drug rehabilitation and eradication ever since. Narconon provides answers to drug addiction, free assessment, evaluation and referral services to internationally recognized alternative and traditional treatment facilities. Drug addiction can be overcome. Call 1-800-468-6933 or visit their website at www.stopaddiction.com.    Are You Being Hurt By Someone You Love? - Are you being hurt by someone you love? D.A.R.T. can help! D.A.R.T., the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team, serves the parishes of Claiborne, Lincoln, Union, Bienville, and Jackson, and 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.    Annual Law Day Celebration Set For May 4 In Union Parish - The Third Judicial District Court and Union Parish Bar Association announce its annual Law Day Celebration at the Union Parish Courthouse at 12 Noon Friday, May 4. This year’s theme is “Protecting the Best Interests of Our Children.” Federal District Judge Robbie James will be honored and will present an original oil painting of the Courthouse by Larce Holder which is being donated by First United Bank. The public is encouraged to attend.    Students Must Register For ACT Exam By May 4 - The next ACT Assessment will be held nationwide on June 9. College-bound high school students must register by May 4. The test fee is $23. Students can get information on registering from their high school counselors or can register online at www.act.org. The late registration deadline is May 18    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.    Donations Being Collected For Daniel Peterson Monument - Donations are being collected for a headstone for the grave site of Daniel Peterson and Nancy Colby Peterson in the Peterson Cemetery at Pleasure Point just off White Lightning Road. Any Peterson descendant who would like to make a donation should please contact Susan Herring at 927-3541 or 927-9312, or mail donation to 231 North Main, Homer.    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.    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. Image archive of Lake Claiborne State Park now online.    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.    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.				The Claiborne Charity Classic Golf Tournament - The Haynesville & Homer Golf Clubs invite you to participate in our Third Annual Claiborne Charity Classic Golf Tournament, May 4-6. Two-man teams will compete in a Best Ball Competition, two days 18 holes per day at Homer Golf Course and one day on Haynesville Golf Course. Event will begin with a social at Olde Town Farms on Friday, May 4th. A Dinner and Dance will be held at the Homer Country Club, Saturday, May 5th. Tickets are $35 each ($60 per couple) and available at First Guaranty Bank, First National Bank in Arcadia, Haynesville City Hall, Killgore's Pharmacy in Haynesville, Merle Norman Emporium in Homer, Buffalo's in Magnolia and Porterville Store in Cullen. For more information, contact George Tigner at George Tigner at 624-1171.    Summerfield High School PTO TO Hold Fish Fry, Auction May 5 - The Summerfield High School PTO is holding a Fish Fry, Auction and Raffle on Saturday, May 5 at 6 PM. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now for $7.5 from all Summerfield teachers and PTO members.    Co-Ed Softball Tournament Scheduled For Saturday, May 5 - The Homer High Student Council is sponsoring a Co-Ed Softball Tournament Saturday, May 5 at Homer Armory Park. Entry fees are $75 per team with a limit of ten teams. Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 2. Contact Kim Pumphrey at 927-2985 (HHS) or at home (870) 924-5779.    Haynesville Elementary To Hold Spring Music Program May 4 - The preschool and kindergarten classes of Haynesville Elementary School will present their annual spring music program Friday, May 4, at 9:30 AM in the school auditorium. The preschool will be performing two of Aesop’s fables, The Little Red Hen and The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The kindergarten class will perform the musical It’s Saturday, The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 624-1084.    Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Set At Pineview, Summerfield - Pre-K and Kindergarten registration will be held at Pineview - Monday-Friday, May 7-11, during normal school hours and at Summerfield - Friday, May 4 from 8 AM - 2 PM A child must be four years old by September 30, 2001, to register for the Pre-Kindergarten Program. A child must be five years old by September 30, 2001, to register for Kindergarten. Parents must bring the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card, and an up-to-date health card.    Entrants Needed For Claiborne Parish Flag Design ContestEntrants Needed For Claiborne Parish Flag Design Contest - The Claiborne Parish Police Jury, in cooperation with the Claiborne Parish 4-H program invite all Claiborne Parish students to enter the Claiborne Parish Flag Design Contest. Entry deadline is May 25, 2001. Cash awards of $100, $50, and $25 will be awarded in three categories--grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. For more information, call the LSU AgCenter Extension Office at 927-3110.    Summer Driver’s Education Registration Begins May 7 - Driver’s Education Classes will begin Monday, June 11, 8 AM at Homer High School. Students may register at the School Board office beginning May 7. Class size is limited, so early registration is encouraged. The registration fee is $180, payable by money order or cashier’s check to the Claiborne Parish School Board. Bring proof of age at time of registration. All driver’s education students must be 15 years of age on or before June 11, 2001.    Indian Creek Bowman To Hold St. Jude Benefit May 5 - Indian Creek Bowman, Inc. will hold 7th Annual St. Jude Benefit 3-D Bow Shoot on Saturday, May 5. All proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Shooting times are 9 AM - 1:30 PM except Pro Class which will be 9 AM - Noon. Concessions available. The range is 4 miles East from Crossroads Grocery on Hwy. 615, off Hwy. 159 in Shongaloo. Contact Dean Claunch at 624-0761 or Mary Strange 846-2632.    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 927-2011.    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.
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