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August 9, 2001

 

Kisatchie Jaycees Have Done It Again! No. 1 In Nation--Seven Years In A Row

- Education Expo Is Example Of Their Continued Success

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

The Kisatchie Jaycees have done it again! Although not yet official, the Kisatchie chapter will be receiving another set of awards for their work in 2000. For an unprecedented seventh year, they have been named the number one (#1) institutional chapter in the country, winning the 2000 U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce Clarence H. Howard Award--the highest award possible for institutional chapters. It is no surprise when you see events such as the Education Expo held at David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC) on Saturday, August 4. Kisatchie sponsor Jerry Thompson said that even with the continuous change of leadership in the prison-based organization, the Jaycees have been able to maintain their high standards with dedication and an enormous amount of hard work.

Fifty Attend Public Meeting To Discuss Corney Lake Drawdown

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

Biologist David Byrd said, “Our interest is to make Corney Lake the best lake it can be."

David Byrd, Forest Fisheries Biologist with the United States Department of Agriculture, discussed a number of issues relating to the management of Corney Lake (located about five miles northeast of Summerfield) with fifty local residents who attended a public meeting in Summerfield July 31. He explained there would be tremendous cumulative benefits to drawing down the lake. When the lake comes back up, the spawn will be tremendous and the fish will be fat and healthy. Byrd said, “Our interest is to make Corney Lake the best lake it can be.”

Homer Town Council Leases Airport

Town Maintains Class 4 Fire Rating

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

The Homer Town Council approved a 24-month lease of the Homer Airport to John Adams with Adams Aviation. Adams is a certified flight instructor and a commercial pilot and will pay $100 per month for the lease, which includes a right of refusal and an option to renew. Adams, who will graduate from Louisiana Tech in May, hopes to increase the activity at the airport and promote more tourism for Lake Claiborne and Claiborne Parish. Adams said, “When you look at the airport from an aerial view, it is situated on a peninsula in the middle of the lake, which is beautiful. There are a couple of writers who work for aviation magazines who would be more than happy to write an article.”

Junction City School Board Discuss Policy Changes, Approve Fast Pitch Softball

School Board Superintendent Alvin Kelly told board members at their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 10 that the plans for track were moving slow since they are having problems getting the bleachers moved back. They may have to wait until next summer to move them. Evers Electric was the only bid received for moving the poles, adjusting the lights, and replacing the bulbs. Evers Electric will be readjusting the lights in July for approximately $2,000.

LaCHIP To Be At Wal-Mart Saturday

An estimated 10 million children in America are uninsured. In Louisiana, over 100,000 children do not have health care coverage. Fortunately, these Louisiana kids could be covered if their parents enrolled them in LaCHIP (Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program), where they would receive insurance coverage for regular check-ups, prescription drugs, hospitalization and immunization, plus vision care, hearing screenings, and dental coverage. A family of four can make up to $35,304 or more and qualify for LaCHIP. LaCHIP was designed primarily to help children in working families with incomes too high to qualify for traditional Medicaid but too low to afford private family health coverage. It is a health insurance program for working families whose taxes help pay for the programs and it has no connection to cash assistance or food stamps. Parents can find out more about the "No Cost Health Care Coverage" for uninsured children (up to age 19) this Saturday, August 19 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Back to School Booth at Wal-Mart. The event is being sponsored by The Shreveport Regional Medicaid Office. There will be prizes, drawings, and refreshments. For more information, call toll free 1-877-252-2447.

Dick Dorrell Seeks Your Vote For Claiborne Parish Police Jury, District 9

Dick Dorrell, candidate for Police Jury in District 9, asks citizens for the opportunity to serve District 9 and all of Claiborne Parish! He said, “I believe I can bring many good things to Claiborne Parish, such as attracting tourism. I’ve had experience with a previous chamber of commerce in Many, Louisiana, in Sabine Parish.”

Jerry Adkins Announces Candidacy For Claiborne Police Jury District 9

In making his announcement for candidacy for the Claiborne Parish Police Jury District 9, Jerry Adkins said the following: "I appreciate this opportunity to announce my candidacy for Police Jury Representative for Election District 9. My decision to run should be interpreted as an offer to serve and does not imply any feeling of entitlement to the position. It is my sincere hope that the citizens of District 9 will select the best person for the job, whomever that person may be."

J. Alf Pike Announces Candidacy For Police Juror District 9

I was born, reared and educated in Claiborne Parish. After graduating from Athens High School, I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette in 1954. In 1961, I married the former Peggy Robinson of the Arizona Community and we reared four sons. In 1981, we returned to Claiborne Parish and reside at 490 Arizona Road.

August 9, 2001

Summerfield Afghans Are In - Summerfield afghans are in and may be purchased at Summerfield High School for $50 each according to Karla Aycock. For more info, call 927-3621.    “Meet The Pels” Set For Thursday, August 23 - The Pelican Quarterback Club will hold their annual “Meet the Pels” on Thursday, August 23 at 7 PM in the Ronny G. Beard Football Stadium, followed by a hamburger supper in the Homer High cafeteria. Purchase a family memberships for $15 and receive 2 hamburger plates free. An individual membership of $10 receive one free hamburger plate. Additional plates are $2.50.    Mt. Olive Christian School To Hold Open House August 19 - Open House will be held at Mt. Olive Christian School at 3 PM on August 19 at 3 PM. All enrolled and interested students and their parents are welcome to attend, enjoy refreshments, view the school grounds, and meet teachers for the upcoming year. School starts August 20. We are excited about the new school year. School is open from 8:00-5:00 daily. Most teachers will be at school everyday. Anyone who wants to help them are welcome.    Minden's KASO Radio Opens New Christian Radio Station - KASO Radio Station in Minden opened a new FM station last week. KBEF can be found on your dial at FM 104.5. It will feature Today's Christian Music with artists like Amy Grant and DC Talk, seven days a week and 24 hours a day. The only breaks will be local weather & news updates.    Corney Creek Pageant Set For Saturday, September 29 - The 2001 Corney Creek Pageant will be held at the Bernice High School Auditorium on September 29 beginning at 6 PM. Age divisions are as follows: "Baby Miss" (6-11 Months), "Toddler Miss" (1 & 2 Years), "Tiny Miss" (3 & 4 Years), "Little Miss" (5 & 6 Years), "Petite Miss" (7-9 Years), "Jr. Miss" (10-12 Years), “Teen Miss” (13-15 Years) and “Miss Corney Creek” (16-18 Years). Girls who live within a 50-mile radius of Bernice and who do not hold a current Union Parish title are encouraged to sign up. Entry fee is $40 and deadline is September 7. Candidates should mail entry form to Corney Creek Pageant, P.O. Box 186, Bernice, LA 71222. Entry forms are available in Homer at Lynn's Flowers, Claiborne Insurance, and The Guardian-Journal. For more information, call Danielle Harkins at 285-9743.    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.    Haynesville Elementary To Hold Registration August 13-15 - Pre-K will register the same time as all other Haynesville Elementary students in the new Haynesville Elementary cafeteria--August 13 (8:00-12:00), August 14 (1:00-5:00), and August 15 (8:00-12:00). Before any registration forms can be filled out a $10 registration fee will be collected.    Last Claiborne Academy Work Day Scheduled For August 18 - The last Claiborne Academy work day for repairing, painting, cleaning, and yard work will be Saturday, August 18, beginning at 8 AM.    The Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies - Set For September 15 & 16 - It's that time again! Your invitation to attend the Butterfly Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2001, beginning at 11 AM for the Children's Pageant and the quest for a new QUEEN MONARCH. The pageant is staged in conjunction with the second annual festival in "Celebration of Butterflies" in the Fair Barn of the Claiborne Parish Fair complex in Haynesville.    Claiborne Parish Fair Comes To Haynesville September 23 - This year's fair will include school and club booths, art displays, general exhibits, poultry entries, livestock and don't forget the Carnival. Come enjoy the fun!    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.    Homer Memorial Hospital now offers MRI's - Homer Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the availability of MRI procedures two days a week in Homer.    Government And Municipal Boards To Meet In August - 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    American Legion And Auxiliary Unit Collecting Annual Dues - American Legion Post #73 and American Legion Unit #73 in Homer are accepting applications for new members, as well as members of the Sons of the American Legion. Current members should turn in dues as soon as possible. Those who did not paid last year must pay for both years. Any member of another post or unit who wishes to transfer to this post or unit can contact Carol Jones at 927-3549.    Lillie Festival Plans To Be Discussed At Town Hall August 14 - Plans for the upcoming Lillie Festival set for October 13 will be discussed at a meeting at the Lillie Town Hall on Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 PM. All interested persons are invited to attend.he    Lake Claiborne State Park Events - For information on upcoming events - Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976. Sept 8 - The Use of White Tailed Deer by Native Americans - Visitors are invited to a presentation on the many uses Native Americans found for deer hunted and harvested for subsistence. Their bones, tendons, antlers and hide, as well as venison for food, were all used. Sept 15 - Woodpecker Wonders, 7 pm - This special nature program will present facts about the woodpeckers found in Louisiana. Learn about their food preferences and how to attract them. Sept 22 - The Big Cheese, 7 pm - Visitors are invited to a presentation about the myths, folklore and facts about the moon. Sept 28 - A Trees Life, 9:30 am - Join the park naturalist for a nature hike to examine the different tree species found in the park. A discussion of the germination process, growth and life cycle of trees will follow.				Attention! Homer High Class Of 1991 - Reunion Meeting - There will be a meeting on Sunday, August 12 at 6 PM at Homer City Hall to discuss plans for the Homer High School Class of 1991 Ten Year Reunion. Please attend this meeting if you are interested in helping organize this event. If you have any questions, call Kim Herring Pumphrey at (870) 924-5779 or David Aubrey at 927-1312.    Haynesville Quarterback Club To Hold Hamburger Supper - The Haynesville Golden Tornado Quarterback Club will have its annual hamburger supper/membership drive on Thursday, August 23 at 6:30 PM in the Haynesville High School cafeteria. Tornado merchandise will be on sale. Memberships are $20 for families and $15 for individuals.    Miss Arkla Fest Pageant Sat. August 25 In Junction City - The Annual Miss Arkla Fest Pageant will be held Saturday, August 25 at 6 PM in the old gym at Junction City High School. There will be 8 age divisions for ages 0-18 years. Entry fee is $40 and photogenic competition is $5 per photo. Applications may be picked up at the Junction City Pharmacy, Junction City Florist or First Bank in Junction City; at Harkins Furniture & Appliance in Bernice; or at Mr. Tuxedo in El Dorado. If you have any questions, call Katie McGoogan at (870) 862-7452.    Qualifying For District 4 Police Jury Seat August 8-10 - Qualifying for the Police Jury District 4 seat will be held Wednesday, August 8 - Friday, August 10 at the Claiborne Parish Clerk of Court. The election will be held October 20, 2001.    Pelican Football Season Tickets 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.    Haynesville Jr. High, High School Students To Meet August 20 - Haynesville Junior High students will meet in the high school auditorium August 20 at 7:55 AM. Haynesville High School students will meet in the auditorium at 8:30 PM. If you have any questions concerning the school uniform policy call the school.    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.    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.    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.    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.    Claiborne Academy Schedules Physicals For Athletes - 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.    Louisiana Chicken Festival Beauty Pageant Set For September 22 - The Third Annual Louisiana Chicken Festival Beauty Pageant will be held at 7 PM September 22 in Dubach. There will be 6 age divisions from 3 years to 18 years. Deadline to enter is September 6, 2001. Entry fee will be $35. For more information, call Mona Wilson at 777-9005 or email her at mwilson@bayou.com.    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.
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