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September 20, 2001

 

United We Stand, In Prayer

Claiborne Residents Respond

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

“Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light...What so proudly we hailed, by the twilight’s last gleaming....” These words, our national anthem, are heard across America prior to sporting events, but this past week they took on a different meaning to most younger Americans. For the first time, our youngest generation gained a new appreciation of what “Old Glory” stands for. This past week they saw a wave of patriotism spread across this land not seen in almost sixty years.

School Board Pledges Support For President Bush

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

In response to the thousands of deaths and injuries resulting from the September 11, 2001 act of terrorism on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the Claiborne Parish School Board voted unanimously to approve a resolution pledging support for President George W. Bush, the nation's military and government officials, and the citizens of the United States in this time of sorrow and national need. The resolution expressed confidence in our President, Congress, and the military of this great nation to take appropriate actions to safeguard our liberty and exact punishment on those who have committed this act of war.

Doyree Sturges Shot In Haynesville, Terry Cheatham Arrested

The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident in Haynesville. According to Detective Ben Booth, about 1:33 PM on Monday, September 17, an E-911 call came in to the office reporting a shooting behind the branch bank of Hibernia National Bank. The Haynesville Police Department and an AMR ambulance responded immediately and found Doyree Sturges, 66, of Haynesville with a gunshot wound to the right arm and chest area. Upon further investigation, the Sheriff’s Office arrested Terry Cheatham, also of Haynesville and charged him with attempted first degree murder.

Beverly Smith To Speak To Lions Club About Claiborne Parish Home Front

"The Claiborne Parish Home Front, 1941-1945" will be the program topic for the September 27 meeting of the Homer Lions Club. Beverly Smith, Vice President of the Ford Museum, will speak on the contributions of Claiborne Parish's stay-at-home citizens toward achieving Allied Victory in 1945.

The Clean City Committee was organized from the Homer Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Town of Homer. The objective was to pick up trash on Highway 79 going through Homer, to work with the Town getting dilapidated houses renovated, repaired or demolished; to work with the Town to get unlicensed cars removed, and to get lots cleaned up and the accumulation of trash removed. The Committee tries to hold a “Trash Bash” every month at the old Coca-Cola plant on East 3rd. The next “Trash Bash” is planned for Saturday, September 29. The operational income of the CCC is obtained through the sale of garbage bags and through voluntary donations. On Friday, October 12, they will hold a benefit barbecue at noon at Homer City Hall. Tickets are $10. For more information, call the Homer Chamber of Commerce at 927-3271.

September 20, 2001

Athens High School To Hold Open House Thursday, Sept. 20 - Athens High School will host an Open House on September 20 from 6:00-8:00 PM tonight, Thursday, September 20. All parents are encouraged to attend. At 6 PM refreshments will be served, followed by a short assembly with classroom visitations afterwards. This is a time to meet your child's teachers and to see improvements to the school If a conference is needed, it will be scheduled for a later time.    “Firehouse Jammers” Have Moved To Claiborne Electric - The “Firehouse Jammers” have outgrown the Homer Fire Station. They are now meeting at Claiborne Electric on Hwy. 146 All are welcome to bring their instrument and join in “picking and singing,” or just sit back and enjoy the music, the coffee and refreshments, every Friday night from 7 PM till. For more info, call Jerry Brown at 927-3792. «Full Story»    Junction City Parent-Teacher Conference Rescheduled - Due to a scheduling conflict, the Junction City High School Parent-Teacher Conference set for September 27 has been rescheduled. It will be held on Tuesday, October 2 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.    “The Big Cheese” Set At Lake Claiborne State Park September 22 - Visitors are invited to a presentation about the myths, folklore, and facts on the moon entitled “The Big Cheese” at 7 PM on Saturday, September 22 at Lake Claiborne State Park. For more info, call 927-2976.    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.    Absentee Voting For October 20 Election Will Be October 8-13 - Absentee voting for the October 20 election for District 9 Police Juror and for the Claiborne Parish Recreation District Ward 2 & 3 proposition in Haynesville will be held Monday, October 8, through Saturday, October 13. The office of the Registrar of Voters at 518 East Main will be open from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday and from 8:30 AM-noon on Saturday. New voter registration and address changes must be made by Wednesday, September 19. For more information, call Patricia Sanders at 927-3332.    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.    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.    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.     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 Elementary To Sponsor Red Cross Coin Drive - The Haynesville Elementary School will be sponsoring a coin drive for the Red Cross for the “USA CRISES” from Monday, September 17 through October 8. The public and town businesses are invited to participate. All coin (or bill) are being accepted and will be greatly appreciated.    Lake Claiborne Commission To Meet Monday, Sept. 24 - The Lake Claiborne Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, September 24 at 5:30 PM in the board room of the Claiborne Parish Police Jury.    American Legion & Auxiliary To Meet Sunday At Tall Timbers - The American Legion Post 73 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 will meet at Tall Timbers on Sunday, September 23 with representatives who attended Girls State and Boys State. All members are urged to attend.    Boy Scouts To Hold Community Coat Drive For Eagle Project - Boy Scouts Troop 72, sponsored by First Baptist Church and in conjunction with Community Services, Claiborne Cleaners, and Al-N-Way Cleaners, will host a community coat drive through the month of September. Drop off points are Wal-Mart, Regions Bank, Hibernia Bank, and First Baptist Church, or persons can call for pick up. Coats will be cleaned and distributed to needy families in the local area. New and used coats in good condition only will be accepted. Call Christopher Hatfield at 927-2961 or 927-9420 or contact any Boy Scout.    Donated Items Sought For Doll Making In Homer! - Items are needed to make dolls and other gifts for Christmas--fabrics, lace, tape, ribbon, thread, sweat pants, sweat shirts, etc. Ladies meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Homer Church of Christ Annex Building on West Main to make dolls, lap robes, doll quilts, pillows, etc. Volunteers are welcome. For more info, call Jo Ann Kendrick at 927-3079.    Junction City Sets Public Hearing On LCDBG Fund - The Village of Lisbon will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 25 at 11 AM at the Town Hall to discuss the amount of funds and range of activities available for proposed community development and housing activities for persons of low and moderate income for 2002-2003 Louisiana Community funds.    Homer Memorial Hospital To Hold Childbirth Preparation Classes - Homer Memorial Hospital will be offering Childbirth Preparation Classes beginning October 15. These classes are free and are open to anyone wishing to attend, regardless of where they plan to deliver. For more information, or to register, call Homer Memorial at (318) 927-2024 and ask for the OB nurse on duty.    Cub Scout Pack 7 To Hold Bass Tournament Saturday, Sept. 29 - Cub Scout Pack 7, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, will host its First Annual Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, September 29 from 6 AM-2 PM--the only major fundraiser for the year. Participants can fish anywhere in Claiborne Parish. Sign in and weigh in at BSA Scout Hut across from School Board. Applications available at Michael’s Sporting Goods, Wal-Mart, Keith’s Food Mart, Mini-Mart, M&M Hardware, or from any Cub Scout parent. Entry fee is $20 per person, Big Bass $5. All cash prizes, based on percentage of entry fees. Popcorn sales start 9-24. To avoid door to door solicitation, popcorn will be sold by order only. For more information or to order popcorn, call Ben Booth - 927-2668 or 2011, Bob Goss - 927-3172 or 9238, Beverly Taylor - 927-4225 or 9675, Wood Wilder - 927-5295 or 6171, or Wayne Hatfield -927-9420 or 2961.    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. 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. (based on 50 teams entering) For additional information, contact Tom Brewton at 927-6619 or Dick Dorrell at 927-9200.    Lisbon To Hold Public Hearing On LCDBG Funds For Housing - The Village of Lisbon will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 9 at 6 PM at the Lisbon Civic Center to get views on the housing and community development needs of the Village and of planning the submission of an application for La. Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) funds for 2002-2003 .    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.    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.    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.    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.
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