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June 14, 2001

 

Ongoing Drug Investigation Leads To Twenty-One Arrests Monday Night

Claiborne Parish Sheriff Kenneth Volentine announced Tuesday, June 12 that another round of arrests had been made in the 18-month long investigation into drug distribution in Claiborne Parish. Since the investigation began in November, 1999, 49 of 63 people have been arrested on 113 counts of Distribution of Schedule II cocaine and Schedule I marijuana. Arrests are expected soon for another fourteen fugitives. Not included in this total are five unnamed individuals who remain under federal indictment in the Homer-Minden area

Jury Rescinds Vote On Armory Park, Then Approves Cooperative Agreement At Special Meeting

- Jurors Get Update On I-69 Project

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

• At A Special Called Meeting On Monday, June 11 At 10 AM, Jurors Voted 7 To 2 To Enter Into A Cooperative Endeavor Agreement With The Town Of Homer For The Armory Park Property For A Period Of Fifty Years.

The Claiborne Parish Police Jury voted at their regular meeting on June 7 to rescind the motion made at the May 10 meeting to transfer ownership of the Armory Park property to the Town of Homer. Juror Bobbie Liles said according to state law it was not legal. Jury attorney Danny Newell said the Jury could amend the motion to say "donate the exclusive use and possession of the property through a cooperative agreement."

Town Council Approves Amended Armory Park Agreement

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

At a Special Called Meeting on Monday, June 11, the Homer Town Council voted to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Claiborne Parish Police Jury concerning the Armory Park property, with two amendments. The agreement will be valid for a period of fifty years, as long as the park is used for recreational purposes. The Town added an option to renew the contract at the end of fifty years, and that the Town have the option of removing any and all improvements made on the premises upon termination of the agreement.

Certified Teachers Get Pay Raise, School Board Partners With Vo-Tech

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

School Superintendent Gary Jones told the Claiborne Parish School Board at their regular meeting June 7 that all certified teachers in the state will receive a pay raise beginning with their September paycheck. Superintendents across the state contacted their state legislators to object the BESE Board formula which would have given teachers in some of the highest paid districts in the state a $2,800 raise. The BESE Board adjusted the formula, giving all certified teachers across the state a $2,060 raise. Non-certified teachers, support personnel, and superintendents were not included in the pay raise proposal.

Presbyterian Village Nursing Home Installs New Generator

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

Residents at the Presbyterian Village Nursing Home on Hwy. 79 won’t have to worry about being without electricity during another ice storm. A new 225 kilowatt generator was recently installed. The generator can carry the entire load of the nursing home for four days, using a 550 gallon diesel tank installed on site. When the electricity goes off, the system automatically comes on within 20 seconds.

June 14, 2001

Homer Lions Club Still Seeking Donation For July 4 Fireworks - The Homer Lions Club are still seeking donations for the Annual Fireworks Display set for Saturday, June 30 on Lake Claiborne--the weekend prior to the Wednesday, July 4th holiday. Dick Dorrell, Chairman of the Fireworks Committee, asked that you please send your check to the Homer Lions Club, P.O. Box 215, Homer, LA 71040. For more information, you can contact Dick Dorrell at 927-4400.    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 .    Juneteenth Pageant Set For Friday, June 15 At City Hall - The Annual Juneteenth Pageant will be held Friday, June 15 at 6:30 PM at Homer City Hall. Donations are $5. Final rehearsal will be Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 PM at City Hall. Entry fee for contestants is $25. For more information, call Annette Young at 927-2372, Phyllis Green Smith at 927-0017, Esther Williams at 927-9069, or Sherry West at 927-6213.    New Hope Child Care To Hold Commencement June 18 - Pastor W.J. Young, Jr. and the New Hope Church family would like to extend an invitation to the public to attend their Childcare Commencement program on, Sunday June 18 at 6 PM. Guest speaker will be Diane Dyer, Title I Director for the Claiborne Parish School Board.    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.    Summer Reading Program Began Monday, June 11 - The Claiborne Parish Library began 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.    American Legion Baseball Team To Play Here Friday - The American Legion baseball team will play Haughton here Friday, June 15 at Armory Park. Game time is 5 PM. On Tuesday, June 19, the “Claiborne Reds” will play Winners Circle at Armory Park beginning at 7 PM and will travel to Parkway on Wednesday, June 20 to play the Red Sox at 7 PM. On Thursday, June 21, they will be at home to play Minden at Armory Park beginning at 7 PM.    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.    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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