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June 7, 2001

 

Council Urges Residents To Conserve Water, Stop Watering Lawns

Town Water Levels Are Low But Safe To Drink

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

• A Special Called Meeting Of The Homer Town Council Will Be Held Monday, June 11 at 6 PM To Adopt The Proposed 2001-2002 Budget, To Consider A Possible Sales Tax Proposal, And To Address Needed Street Repairs.

Town water superintendent Hosea Monroe and wastewater plant manager Vivian "Bubba" Moffett attended the regular meeting of the Homer Town Council Monday, June 4. They told Mayor David Aubrey and Homer Selectmen the Mayfield water well went down about a week ago. Only two backup wells are supplying water to the town. Water levels were pulled so low at the Caver well, it drained the main storage tank putting air in the lines. The air bubbles cause the water to appear cloudy but is safe to drink. The new pump should be in Friday and the Mayfield well should be back on line by the middle of next week. Residents are urged to conserve water and stop watering lawns to avoid a severe water shortage.

Homer Memorial Hospital Named For World War Veterans

Hospital Employees Hold Reception To Honor Local Vets

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

Homer Memorial Hospital will be 52 years old on July 1. It was built in 1949 and dedicated on July 13, 1949 in honor of all veterans of World War I and World War II. Three years earlier a group of concerned citizens saw the need for a hospital. It was the end of the war. The boys were returning home. Patriotism was high. There were no marches, no protests. Those who had stayed home bought war stamps and war bonds. They saved scrap iron. Everything was rationed--tires, gasoline, sugar, coffee, shoes. There had been no new automobiles since 1941. Everyone had pulled together to support the war.

“Habitat For Life 2001” Reminds Us To Protect Our Natural Resources

“The most precious things of life are near at hand, without money and without price.” - John Burroughs

The theme for the 2001 Soil and Water Stewardship Observance celebrated the first week of May was “Habitat for Life.” This annual observance reminds us of our individual responsibilities to care for the soil and water resources upon which we depend. Its history dates back to the tradition of the Rogation Days in Medieval Europe, where a celebration of prayer and penance became a popular annual event designed to implore God to help people avoid privation and suffering from periods of bad weather, drought, or crop failures.

18-Wheeler Wreck Closes U.S. Hwy. 79

Driver Charged With Careless Operation Of Vehicle

State Trooper Michael Allen worked an accident on US Hwy. 79 Wednesday, May 30 about five miles north of Homer, just past Claiborne Manor Nursing Home. Vincent Conner, 31, of Wilson, LA, was ticketed with careless operation of a vehicle, after his tractor trailer rig left the roadway, hitting two trees. Conner, who is employed by L & B Transport Co. of Port Allen, LA, had just delivered a load of hydrochloric acid in Magnolia and was headed south on US 79 when he failed to negotiate a right hand curve.

June 7, 2001

Summer Reading Program Begins Monday, June 11 - The Claiborne Parish Library will begin its Summer Reading Program Monday, June 11. This year’s theme is “Zip Into The Future--READ!”. It promises a wealth of activities for children ages 3-12. Parents are encouraged to help make the program successful. They can set a good example by reading themselves. They can take a few moments each day to read to their children and they can visit the library often. The theme for the first week, “I Want To Be A....” begins in Haynesville Wednesday, June 13 at 10 AM for all ages and in Homer on Thursday, June 14, at 10 AM (ages 6-K) and at 2 PM (grades 1-6). For more information, call Nancy Smock at 927-3845.    Guardian-Journal To Offer New Column This Month - Beginning this month, The Guardian-Journal will offer a new column for its readers, similar to “To Tell The Times.” Comments or questions on issues concerning our reading area can be submitted by calling (318) 927-3541, by mailing to The Guardian-Journal, P.O. Box 119, Homer, LA 71040, or by email to .    American Legion Auxiliary To Meet June 25 At Library - The next meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be Monday, June 25 at the Claiborne Parish Library at 5:30 PM.    Claiborne Parish Police Jury And School Board To Meet - The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7 at 10 AM in the police jury board room located above the Claiborne Parish Clerk of Court office. The Claiborne Parish School Board will meet Thursday, June 7 at 7 PM following their workshop meeting at 6 PM. All meetings are open to the public.    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.    Newspaper Recycling Now Available In Haynesville - Newspapers in paper bags can now be dropped off at Haynesville Town Hall in the large blue plastic receptacle for recycling. Other drop-off sites are Homer Town Hall, Homer Jr. High, and R&S Hardware in Athens. No plastic bags. Newspapers ONLY. Please do not place colored ad slicks or magazines in bins. For more info, call Jim Marsalis at 927-2826, Buck Tuggle at 927-2222, or Mayor David Aubrey at 927-3555. To schedule a recycling presentation for your civic group or club, contact Istana Thumser, Recycling Coordinator for Trailblazer in Ruston at (318) 255-3554.    Claiborne Council On Aging March Calendar Of Events - Bingo is played every Friday after Lunch. Lunches are served daily Monday 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.    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.				Summerfield High School Selling School Afghans - Summerfield High School afghans are now on sale at the school. They are red and white, 100% percent cotton, machine washable, and measure 48” by 67”. The afghans are selling for $50. To place your order, call Karla Aycock at 927-3621 or 285-9760.    Hunter Education Courses Set For July And August - Three Hunter Education Classes will be held this summer at the Homer Fire Department. The class is required for anyone who plans to hunt this fall. Classes will be held July 12-14, July 26-28, and August 9-11 for ages 10 and up. On Thursday and Friday, classes will be held from 6-9:30 PM and on Saturday from 8AM-Noon. Class size is limited to 30 students and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Ken Bailey at the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office at 927-2011.    Retirement Reception Will Be Held June 7 For Betty Waldron - A Retirement Reception will be held for Betty Waldron, principal of Haynesville Elementary on Thursday, June 7 from 5 to 6 PM at the Claiborne Parish School Board Annex, across the street from the School Board office on East Main Street in Homer.    Haynesville Town Council To Meet Tuesday, June 12 - The Haynesville Town Council will meet Tuesday, June 12 at 6 PM in the Council Chambers.    LSU AgCenter Announces Forestland Law and Policy Workshop - The LSU AgCenter will hold a continuing education workshop at the Ruston, Louisiana Civic Center on Monday June 18th titled "Forestland Law and Policy." This workshop will provide the audience with diverse speakers and a variety of topics related to law and policy aspects of forestland management. It is designed to be informative rather than overly technical. Topics to be covered include updates on state and federal forestland-related policies and laws, the Canadian Softwood Lumber Agreement, estate planning and taxation, timber theft, and other issues. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The fee is $15. To register, contact Steve Hotard at 318-644-5865.    Summer Enrichment Program In June At Refreshing Springs - Refreshing Springs Church of God in Christ will hold their Summer Enrichment Program June 1-30 from 8 AM - 12 Noon. Teacher for grades K-1 will be Erlene Walker and for grades 2 and 3 will be Cathy Seals. Registration will be held June 1-8. For more information , contact Vera R. Meadors at 927-1060, Erlene Walker at 927-3093, or the tutorial office at 927-4735.    Summer Driver’s Education Classes Begin June 11 - Driver’s Education Classes will begin Monday, June 11, 8 AM at Homer High School. Students may register at the School Board office. Class size is limited, so early registration is encouraged. 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. Driver’s education students must be 15 years of age on or before June 11, 2001.    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.
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