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August 2, 2001

 

Homer Woman Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of El Dorado Man

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

Kisha Lashawn Moore, 24, of Homer was arrested and charged with the second degree murder of Cesar Olvera, 27, of El Dorado. Olvera was stabbed in the chest sometime between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM Sunday, July 22. He was transported to the Medical Center of South Arkansas where he was pronounced dead. Moore’s sister, Ashanta Tamee Guerra, 23, also of Homer, was charged as an accomplice to the second degree murder. Captain Carolyn Dykes, Chief of Detectives with the El Dorado Police Department, said the murder appeared to be the result of a domestic dispute that escalated into physical violence.

Junction City Man Arrested For Incest, Rape, Sexual Battery

Steven McLelland of Junction City, Louisiana was arrested by the Claiborne Parish Sheriff Office on Sunday, July 29. McLelland, 38, was charged with incest, oral sexual battery, and aggravated rape. He is being held in the Claiborne Parish Detention Center under $600,000.00 bond.

School Board Approves Hiring New Principals For Two Homer Schools

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

The Claiborne Parish School Board approved the recommendation of Superintendent Gary Jones for principal positions at Homer Junior High and Homer Elementary School at a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, July 25. Pat Lee will be the new principal at Homer Elementary and Gurtha Capers will replace Janice Kennedy-Williams as principal at Homer Junior High. Williams will be taking over duties as principal of the Alternative School, replacing Bob Bond. Debra Winzer will be the Administrative Assistant at Homer Elementary and Joanne Hood the new Assistant Principal at Homer Junior High. Glen Kyle will take over duties as Administrative Assistant at the Alternative School.

Two Haynesville Men Killed In Accident On US 79

Two Haynesville men were killed about 8:22 PM on Tuesday, July 24, when their vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Hwy. 79 and Pinehill Road approximately 7 miles north of Homer. James Irons, Jr., 21, and Daniel Brown, 28, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Haynesville Recreation District To Call For Tax Renewal Election In October

Recreation District Board members for Wards 2 and 3 called a meeting on May 24 to discuss placing the renewal of the Recreation Tax in Haynesville. Chairman Jimmy Langford told board members William Cubie and Tim Cole, Haynesville Mayor-elect Mickey Mayfield and Police Juror Weldon Kilpatrick that he had spoken with attorney Allen Offner who recommended placing the tax renewal on the October ballot. Tax Assessor Clyde Hightower said the millage rate for last year was 6.1 mills. Board members Steve Lewis and Jerry Smith were absent.

Junction City Council Adopts Millage For 2001

The Junction City, Louisiana Town Council met July 12 in regular session. Present at the meeting were Mayor Preston Rogers; Councilmen Ronnie Daniels, Arnold Jones, and Mike Griffith; Clerk Carolyn Enis; and Water Superintendent Terry Smith. Councilmen voted unanimously to pass a resolution setting the millage rate at 4.99 mills for the 2001 tax year.

Money Available For New Or Expanding Businesses In Homer

The Homer Chamber of Commerce now has monies to lend through the Revolving Loan Program, according to Mac Brakefield, Executive Director of the Chamber. Anyone who is interested in starting a business or enlarging a business within an eight mile radius of Homer is eligible. Collateral must be available and credit worthiness is essential. These funds were received from the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program to assist small businesses and provide for jobs in Homer. The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis or race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all bases apply to all programs.” Loan preferences will be made on the basis of job creation. Further information may be obtained by calling Mrs. Brakefield at the Chamber office at 927-3271. This is an Equal Opportunity Lender/Agency.

Homer And Haynesville Mayors Sign Proclamation National KidsDay

Haynesville Mayor Mickey Mayfield and Homer Mayor David Aubrey signed a proclamation designating Sunday, August 5 as National KidsDay in Homer and Haynesville. National KidsDay is a special day set aside each year, the first Sunday in August, to encourage and remind adults that the meaningful time they share with children is important to their development. The National KidsDay Alliance is comprised of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4-H, KidsPeace, and YMCA. Claiborne Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Sabrina Smith and the following club members from Homer and Haynesville were present at the signing--Quanesha Evans, Cordarius Winzer, LaToura Williams, Deonta Winzer, Jamichael Mays, Hope Willis and Marvin Rogers.

August 2, 2001

Claiborne Academy Schedules Physicals For Athletes - Members of the Claiborne Academy Rebel Ladies fast pitch team should go to the office of Dr. Cliff Salmon at WK Regional Health Clinic on Thursday, August 9 at 3:30 PM for physicals. Dr. Mark Haynes and staff at Claiborne Family Medical Clinic will administer physicals for the Claiborne Academy Rebel football team for players in grades 4-12 starting at 3:30 PM on Tuesday, August 14.    Homer High Band Practice Will Start Monday, August 13 - The Homer High School Band will begin practice Monday, August 13 at 8:30 AM in the Homer High Band room. Practice on the first day will end at 10:30 AM. Band Director David Butler asks students to please bring their instrument the first day and be prepared to play.    Homer Masonic Lodge To Hold Charity Bass Tournament - The First Annual Masonic Charity Bass Tournament will be held on Lake Claiborne on Saturday, October 20. Homer Lodge No. 152 and Athens Lodge No. 136 F&AM, are sponsoring the open team tournament. Proceeds will go to the respective lodge's charity programs. First Place will pay $350, with $300 for the Big Bass. There will be a prize of $100 for the Kids Under 12 Big Bass and $100 for the Lady Angler Big Bass. This is based on 50 teams entering. Also featured will be a free gumbo dinner for entrants, live music and fun for the entire family. For additional information, contact Tom Brewton at 927-6619 or Dick Dorrell at 927-9200.    Junction City Summer Band Camp Set For August 6-16 - According to Band Director Allen Simmons, Summer Band Camp practice for the Junction City High School Dragon Marching Band will be held August 6-16 from 8:00-11:30 AM at the Dragon Bandroom and Practice Field. All students who will be in this year’s marching band are to report with their instruments and the music issued at the end of the last semester. The Dragon Majorettes and Color Guard will report one week earlier for their special camp - July 30-August 3 from 8AM-noon each day. There will be a Band Parents Meeting on August 13 at 7 PM in the bandroom to discuss plans for the 2001-2002 school year.    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.    Free Blood Pressure And Sugar Check At Council On Aging - Free blood pressure and sugar check will be available Wednesday, August 8, from 10:30-11:30 AM. Everyone who would like to have their blood pressure and sugar checked, please come by the Claiborne Council on Aging at 608 East 4th Street in Homer. The screening is provided by Claiborne Parish Home Health. For details call the Claiborne Council On Aging at 318-927-6922 or 1-800-308-8951.    Claiborne Academy Work Days Scheduled In August - Claiborne Academy work days for repairing, painting, cleaning, and yard work have been scheduled on the following Saturdays beginning at 8 AM--August 4 and August 18.				Homer Chamber Of Commerce To Hold BBQ & Gospel Sing - The Homer Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Annual Bar-B-Que and Gospel Sing on Saturday, August 18 at the Historic Homer City Hall. The meal will be served at 5:30 PM, followed by the program at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for Bar-B-Que with all the trimmings, eat in or take out, and can be purchased at the Chamber office. For more information, call Mac Brakefield at 927-3271.    Kindergarten Registration, New Student Enrollment At Junction City - New students at Junction City Elementary in kindergarten through 6th grade can register through Friday, August 3 at the elementary office between 8:30 AM and noon. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 15, 2001 to enter kindergarten for the 2001-2002 school year. Parents need the child's birth certificate, social security card and shot record. An Early Childhood Physical form must be obtained from the school to be completed. Proof of residence is required (utility bill, driver's license with 911 address, rent receipt). If those records are not available, parents should register their child anyway. For more information, call (870) 924-4578.    Government And Municipal Boards To Meet In August - The Homer Town Council will meet Monday, August 6 at 6 PM. The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet Wednesday, August 8 at 10 AM for their work session and on Thursday, August 9 at 10 AM for their regular meeting. The Executive Committee of the Claiborne Parish School Board will meet Monday, August 6 at 6:30 PM. The regular meeting of the Claiborne Parish School Board will be 7 PM Thursday, August 9 following the work session at 6 PM The Junction City, Louisiana Town Council will meet Thursday, August 9 at 6 PM. The Junction City School Board will meet Tuesday, August 14 at 7 PM at the Junction City Elementary library. The Haynesville Town Council, which normally meets the second Tuesday of each month, has delayed their regular August meeting to Tuesday, August 21 at 6 PM in the Council Chambers.    Homer-Mayfield Alumni School Reunion Meeting Canceled - The August 7 meeting for the Homer-Mayfield Alumni School Reunion has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be September 4 at 6 PM at 906 South 4th Street in Homer. All alumni and interested persons are asked to please be in attendance.    Pelican Football Season Tickets Will Go On Sale August 13 - Homer Pelican Football Season Tickets will go on sale Monday,.August 13. Previous ticket holders of season tickets, parking passes, or box seats will be given the opportunity to renew, then those not renewed will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Ticket prices are as follows: $5 - general admission, $20 - season tickets, $25 - lower box seats, $25 - sky boxes, and $15 - parking passes. For more info, call Homer High School at 927-2985.    Ford Museum Needs Photos From WWII Home Front - The Herbert S. Ford Museum is searching for photos taken on the Home Front during World War II of the activities that occurred in Claiborne Parish--scrap metal drives, war bond sales, Red Cross gatherings, etc. Photos of our WWII veterans are also needed for display for the upcoming Produce for Victory: Posters on the American Home Front, 1941-1945 exhibit from the LEH and Smithsonian Institute. For more information, call Linda Volentine at 927-9190.    The 85th Colvin Reunion Will Be Held Saturday, August 4 - Descendants of John Colvin and Hanna Price Colvin of Chester, South Carolina will hold their 85th reunion on August 4, 2001. The Colvin Reunion, one of the largest family gatherings in North Louisiana, will be held at the Colvin Memorial Building in Unionville, Louisiana, north of Ruston. Registration begins at 10:00 am followed by a 10:30 am program and lunch. For more information, contact Susan Covington Jones at (318) 397-3313.    Legal Assistance Will Be Available At Council On Aging August 16 - Northwest Legal will be in Homer on Thursday, August 16. If you have a will you need a lawyer to look at, call (318) 927-6922 or (800) 308-8951. If you have any legal documents you need a lawyer to look over, please call or come by the Claiborne Council on Aging at 608 East 4th in Homer.    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 Council On Aging 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.    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.    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.
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