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October 18, 2001

 

Homer Airport To Host First Fly-In

Claiborne Residents Respond

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

The Homer Airport is beginning to see some activity, thanks to new manager Jon Adams, owner of Adams Aviation. Adams will graduate from Louisiana Tech in May with a degree in aviation and aviation management. He is a certified flight instructor and commercial pilot and recently signed a 24-month lease agreement with the Homer Town Council. His hope is to upgrade the airport facility and increase the activity there, promoting tourism on Lake Claiborne and throughout the parish. This Saturday, October 20, Adams will host the first Fly-In and Landing Competition at the airport.

Sales Tax Renewal Crucial For Teacher Pay, Other Programs

Board Adopts Police Jury Reapportionment Plan

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

Superintendent Gary Jones told the Claiborne Parish School Board at their meeting Thursday, October 11, the sales tax renewal coming up in July was crucial to avoid cutting teacher pay and other educational programs. An organizational meeting of the C.R.E.S.T. Committee will be held Tuesday night, October 16 at 6 PM at City Hall. The C.R.E.S.T. committee, Citizens for the Renewal of Educational Sales Tax, will discuss the upcoming election on Saturday, November 17, where voters will go to the polls to renew the existing sales tax. Jones said citizens need to understand "this is not a new tax, but only the renewal of an existing tax." .

Smithsonian Exhibit Opens At Ford Museum October 21

The public opening for Produce for Victory: Posters on the American Home Front, 1941-1945, a traveling exhibit sponsored by local businesses, the Smithsonian Institute and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. will be Sunday, October 21, 2-4 PM at the Ford Museum. Guest scholar will be Dr. Marguerite Plummer, Director of the Pioneer Heritage Center and the Assistant Professor of History at LSU-S. Dr. Plummer is a well known writer and lecturer on a variety of topics in our nation's history as well as local history. She will discuss the role women and children played in the Home Front activities across the country as well as in Claiborne Parish. Admission is free. For more information, call 927-9190.

Claiborne Parish To Promote "Red Ribbon Week" October 22-26

Students, Community, And Businesses Asked To Participate

Claiborne Parish schools, in accordance with the National and State Red Ribbon Campaign, will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 22-26, 2001. The purpose of the Red Ribbon Week is to promote drug awareness in our schools and communities. The theme for the 2001 campaign is "I've Got Better Things to do Than Drugs!" Students are encouraged to be involved in the various school activities in order to stay clear of alcohol and illegal drug use. There's an old saying that states, "Idle hands are the devil's workshop." This has never been truer than in today's time. We must encourage the children of our parish to get involved in positive activities so they will not turn to drugs and other dangerous activities.

Man Arrested For DWI, Child Endangerment, Flight

Louisiana State Trooper Ronald Rhone arrested Homer resident Charles Christopher Rogers, 26, just after midnight Friday night, charging him with DWI with child endangerment, no insurance, and flight from an officer. Claiborne Parish Sheriff deputies Matt Simmons and Jimmy Marsalis attempted to initiate a traffic stop for possible DWI on La. 9 south.

Wade Correctional To Host Motorcycle Rally And Steeple Run

David Wade Correctional Center will host its First Annual Motorcycle Rally and Steeple Run on Saturday, October 20 to raise money to build and furnish the new chapel under construction on the prison compound. DWCC Chaplain Ray Anderson said registration starts at 9 AM. Participants will enjoy a beautiful ride through the Piney Hills countryside, a great meal of jambalaya and crawfish etoufee, and receive a T-shirt for $20. Folks who don't want to ride can come out and enjoy the meal for $5. There will be door prizes, inmate crafts, music and entertainment, along with motorcycle games and motorcycle contests. The DWCC chapel, which is expected to be completed the end of November, is one of 21 chapels being constructed statewide completely through independent donations raised by the Louisiana Prison Chapel Foundation, Inc. This is a very worthwhile cause for people of faith in Louisiana. Donations are needed and can be mailed to the "Chapel Fund" c/o Chaplain Ray Anderson, 670 Bell Hill Road, Homer, LA 71040.

October Is Childnet/Child Search Awareness Month

Governor M. J. "Mike" Foster, Jr. has proclaimed the month of October as Childnet/Child Search Awareness Month. Whereas, early intervention is the first step in realizing Louisiana's educational goal that every child be ready for school, benefit from education, and become a productive citizen; and early intervention is beneficial in promoting the development of children with special needs while minimizing their potential for development delay; and early intervention is helpful in reducing the educational cost to our state by minimizing the need for special education and related services and the likelihood of institutionalization of individuals with disabilities, thereby minimizing the potential for independent living. If you know of any child that may have difficulties with developmental milestones such as walking, talking, etc., please notify the Claiborne Parish Special Services Office at 927-2496.

Pam Crumb Announces Candidacy

In a few days you must decide who will represent your interest on the Claiborne Parish Police Jury. While this election has not created much voter interest, the fact remains that you must decide or someone will make the decision for you.

October 18, 2001

Summerfield High Invites Public To Patriotic Program October 19 - The public is invited to a Patriotic Program entitled "Proud to be an American" to be held Friday, October 19 at 1 PM in the Summerfield High School gymnasium. The program will consist of music, speeches, and recognition of many individuals in our area that contribute to our protection, safety, and freedom. For more info, call 927-3621.    “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»    Athens To Hold 5th Annual Country Festival November 3 - Athens will hold their 5th Annual Country Festival on Saturday, November 3 from 9AM till 5 PM. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. For more information, call Brenda English at 258-3781.    Miss Junction City Pageant Set For Saturday, October 20 - "Miss Junction City Pageant" will be held Saturday, October 20 at 6 PM at Junction City High School. This year's theme is "50's Sock Hop".    American Legion Post 73 To Meet Thursday, October 25 At Library - The American Legion Post 73 to meet Thursday, October 25 at the Claiborne Parish Library.    Tornado Quarterback Club To Host Tornado Frolics October 27 - The Haynesville Golden Tornado Quarterback Club will hold its annual fundraiser, The Tornado Frolics, on Saturday, October 27 at the Claiborne Parish Fair Building. Games and entertainment begin at 5 PM with the auction at 7 PM. Admission is $1. Come out and support the Golden Tornado.    Homer Chamber Board Of Directors To Meet Tues. Oct. 23 - The Homer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, October 23 at noon at Linder Motor Lodge. The Board meets the fourth Tuesday of every month.    D.A.R.T. To Hold Candlelight Vigil For Domestic Abuse Victims TODAY - D.A.R.T. will hold a Candlelight Vigil in the Claiborne Parish Courthouse Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 PM to remember the victims of Domestic Violence in Claiborne Parish. Red life-size silhouettes of the women and children were placed on the courthouse lawn Monday to symbolize those who have lost their lives in domestic murders in our area over the last few years. The public is encouraged to join D.A.R.T. in this moving and informative service of music, testimonies, and remembrance. One of the speakers will be Cynthia Hill, aunt of 3-year-old Rebel McCleskey.    American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 To Meet Monday, October 29 - The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 will meet at the Claiborne Parish Library on Monday, October 29.    Claiborne Parish Health Unit Now Offering Pneumonia Shots - The Claiborne Parish Health Unit has the PPV-23 pneumonia vaccine for high risk individuals, age 65 years and older. Shots are administered on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, but will be by appointment only sometime in the future. For info, call the health unit at 927-6127.    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.    Northwest Legal Services At Council On Aging Thursday, October 18 - Northwest Legal Services will be at Claiborne Council on Aging on Thursday, October 18. If you have any legal documents that a lawyer needs to look at, you can call the COA at 318-927-6922 or 1-800-308-8951, or Northwest Legal Services at 1-800-621-2488 for appointment.    Account Set Up At Regions Bank For Haidyn Jace Herring - An account has been set up at Regions Bank to defray expenses for Haidyn Jace Herring and his parents Jamey and Wendy (Brown) Herring of Spearsville. Haidyn was born September 16, over three months premature and will be in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe until December. Deposits can be made at any Regions Bank location.    Lake Claiborne State Park Events - For information on upcoming events - Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976.    Hope Youth Ranch To Hold Benefit Golf Tournament Oct. 27 - A Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, October 27 beginning at Stone Bridge Golf Club in Bossier City to benefit the Hope Youth Ranch. Entry is $80 per person or $300 per 4 person team. Food, cash prizes, mulligans, and hole sponsorships available. For more info, call Angela King at 377-2586 or Hope Youth Ranch at 371-0047.    Mt. Olive Christian School Estate Auction Set For Sat. October 13 -				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" through October 8. The public and town businesses are invited to participate. All coin (or bill) are being accepted and will be greatly appreciated.    Mt. Lebanon Chili Cookoff Set For Saturday, November 3 - Mount Lebanon will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, November 3, beginning at 11:30 AM with hot dogs served in the Country Store. Also on hand will be demonstrations by Heritage Crafters and live entertainment. Mt. Lebanon is located 3 miles south of Gibsland. For more info, call Liz Towns at (318) 843-6255.    Homer High FBLA To Hold Bake Sale Sat., Oct. 20 At Brookshire's - The Homer High FBLA will hold a Bake Sale Saturday, October 20, 9 AM-2 PM in front of Brookshire's. Special baked items can be ordered in advance by calling 927-5291.    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.    Money Available for New or Expanding Businesses in Homer - The Homer Chamber of Commerce now has monies to lend through the Revolving Loan Program. Anyone who is interested in starting a business or enlarging an existing business within an eight mile radius of Homer may be eligible. These funds were received from the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program to assist small businesses and provide for jobs in Homer. Loan preferences will be made on the basis of job creation. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mac Brakefield, Executive Director of the Homer Chamber of Commerce at (318) 927-3271.    Chartered Bus To Travel To GSU Homecoming October 27 - A charted bus will be taking fans, alumni, and family to the Grambling State University Homecoming on Saturday, October 27. For more information, call Talisha Specks-Kennedy at 957-2171, Jessica Dunn at 927-4905, or Xanthe Seals at 927-6145. Cost is $10 per person. Deadline Sat, Oct. 20.    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.    Homer High School Homecoming Parade Set For October 25 - The Homer High School Homecoming Parade will be held on Thursday, October 25 at 5:30 PM. Anyone who would like to enter the parade should contact Kim Pumphrey at the school at 927-2985.    Homer Memorial Hospital To Hold Childbirth Preparation Classes - Homer Memorial Hospital (www.HomerHospital.com)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.    Support Group In Minden To Offer Help For Bereaved Parents - Beginning Thursday, October 18, a weekly grief support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child will meet at St. John's Episcopal Church at 1107 Broadway in Minden in the Parish Hall from 6:30-8:30 PM. Leigh Peregoy, MSW, LCSW, will facilitate the group. No charge. Contact Carolyn Anderson at 377-4100 or Leigh Peregoy at 318-949-9927 for more information.    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.    Holly Springs Baptist Church To Hold Fall Clean-out Benefit Sale - Items are being collected at the Holly Springs Baptist Church on Hwy. 79 for a large yard sale to be held November 3. All money raised will be used to help the American Bible Society and Salvation Army with ministry efforts in New York. All area churches, women's groups, etc. are asked to collect items no longer needed or used in their homes. Sale items will not be priced. At the sale people will be asked to give a donation for the items they want. For more information or to have items picked up, please call Suzanne Ford at 927-6255.    Claiborne Academy Invites Former Cheerleaders To Homecoming - The Claiborne Academy Varsity Cheerleaders wish to invite all former CA Varsity Cheerleaders to cheer on the sidelines for this year's Homecoming football game on Friday, November 2, when the CA Rebels take on the Plain Dealing Bulldogs, 7:30 PM at Rebel Stadium. Former cheerleaders may wear any CA cheerleader uniform or a wind suit in school colors. Returning cheerleaders should report to the sidelines before the game to sign in for recognition at some point during the game. All former cheerleaders are asked to participate in the pre-game spirit line and to cheer on the sidelines until halftime.    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. Claiborne Home Health To Offer Free Blood Pressure/Sugar Check - Claiborne Home Health will be at the Council on Aging Wednesday, October 10 from 10:30-11:30 AM to offer free blood pressure and sugar checks. For more details, call 927-6922. Northwest Legal Services At Council On Aging Thursday, October 18 - Northwest Legal Services will be at Claiborne Council on Aging on Thursday, October 18. If you have any legal documents that a lawyer needs to look at, you can call the COA at 318-927-6922 or 1-800-308-8951, or Northwest Legal Services at 1-800-621-2488. If you are wanting to know anything about legal documents, please call for appointment.     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 Academy, Homer High FCA To Host Veterans' Day Ceremony - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles at Claiborne Academy and Homer High School will host the annual Veterans' Day ceremony on Friday, November 9., 2001. The observance will coincide with the Ford Museum's Smithsonian Exhibit and will be held in the Homer City Hall. All veterans and their spouses are invited to attend. Lunch will be served. All planning to attend please notify Claiborne Academy at 927-2747, Homer High School at 927-2985, Linda Volentine at 927-9190, Ed Watson at 927-6957, or Elaine Beard at 927-6243. When calling, please tell which branch of the service you were in and whether or not your spouse or guest will accompany you.    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.    Trailblazers, Inc. Collecting Newspapers For Recycling - Trailblazers, Inc. of Ruston is collecting newspapers for recycling and is picking up newspapers at the following locations--Homer City Hall, Haynesville City Hall, and Athens City Hall. Papers can be bound with string or placed in paper bags. No plastic bags. Newspapers ONLY. Please do not place colored ad slicks or magazines in bins.
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