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November 22, 2001

 

Disaster Relief Team Spends Week At “Ground Zero”

Two Men From Homer Part Of The Seven Member Team

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

Ronald Day and John Bailey of Homer returned home this week after spending a week at “Ground Zero” in New York City. They were part of the Rolling Hills Ministries Disaster Relief Team who left from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston on November 9. They traveled 1500 miles, crossing eleven states, and arrived in New York Saturday evening.

School Performance Scores Show Teachers Are Doing Good Job

Homer Elementary Showed Most Improvement

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

Claiborne Parish School Superintendent Gary Jones said teachers are doing a super job and he doesn’t want them to be too disappointed about the School Performance Scores (SPS) recently released by the state. Although Claiborne Parish schools were ranked below the state average, schools are showing improvement and, he said, “We are positioned for success”. Although Summerfield was the only school in the parish to exceed their growth target, Jones said, "Homer Elementary was the success story of the district."

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve School Tax Renewal

Unofficial results show voters in Claiborne Parish overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the Claiborne Parish School Board tax held Saturday, November 17. With the school tax the only issue on the ballot, 1,517 of a possible 9.772 registered voters, or about 15 percent, showed up at the polls. Of those, 1,370 (90.3 percent) voted in favor of the tax renewal and 147 (9.69 percent) voted against.

David Wade Correctional To Hold Arts & Crafts Festival Nov. 24-25

David Wade Correctional Center will present its Semi-Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25, from 8AM-4PM. All types of hand-crafted items will be on display: wood & leather crafts, artwork and much, much more. These are some of the finest handmade crafts around. Also, being offered is framed artwork from the Ron Atwood Art Class. The public is invited to attend this semi-annual event. Come out and start your Christmas shopping early Wade Correctional Center located between Homer & Haynesville off Highway 520. For more information, contact Warden’s Office at (318) 927-9631.

November 22, 2001

“Ole Time” Gospel Singing Set For Saturday, December 1 - Another “Ole Time” Gospel Singing is planned for Saturday, December 1 at 6:30 PM at Trinity Southern Methodist Church. Rodney Hollenshead will be master of ceremonies, Alice Wideman and Clara Nelson will accompany, Jean Ford and Dorothy Rickman will “ring their bells,” along with several community singing groups. Front of church reserved for loading and unloading guests. Parking available at United Methodist Church. Come enjoy singing from Heavenly Highway Hymnal.    “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»    Arcadia Satellite Rehab To Hold Blood Drive Nov. 23 - Arcadia Satellite Rehab and Lifeshares Blood Center will hold a Blood Drive on Friday, November 23 from 11 AM - 3 PM at the Homer Wal-Mart. The goal is 20. Every donor will receive refreshments and either a T-shirt or a free cholesterol check.    Pecans Have Arrived For Annual Homer Lions Club Sale - A fresh crop of Bergeron pecans arrived at the Homer Police Station this week for the annual Homer Lions Club promotion. Bags are 12 oz. and sell for $6. Contact the Homer Police Station at 927-4000 or any Lions Club member for your pecans. Chairman Rodney Hollenshead reminds everyone funds raised from the sell of the pecans are used for various charities supported by the Lions Club, such as the Eye Bank and Crippled Children’s Camp.    Haynesville Fire Station To Hold Blood Drive Monday, Nov. 26 - The Haynesville Fire Station and LifeShare Blood Center will hold a Blood Drive Monday, November 26 from 2-6 PM on the mobile bus. Refreshments and a free T-shirt for every donor!    Town Of Homer Offices Will Be Closed Thursday And Friday - The Mayor’s Office and the Business Office of the Town of Homer will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday. They will reopen Monday, November 26 at 8 AM.    Account Set Up At Hibernia Bank For Jo Lynn Bellew - An account has been set up at Hibernia National Bank in the name of Jo Bellew to help defray medical costs and other expenses incurred during her lengthy illness. Donations can be made at Hibernia National Bank, the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Claiborne Parish Detention Center.    American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 To Meet Monday, November 22 - Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 73 will meet at the Claiborne Parish Library on Monday, November 26. They will be wrapping Christmas gifts for veterans.    Absentee Voting Begins Monday For November 17 Election - Absentee voting for the November 17 election for Claiborne Parish School Board Sales Tax Renewal will be held Monday, November 5, through Saturday, November 10 at the Registrar of Voters office at 518 East Main. Office hours are 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday and 8:30 AM-noon on Saturday. For more information, call Patricia Sanders at 927-3332.    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.    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.    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 Closed for Maintenance Nov 21 11pm - Nov 22 9 am - Many web sites hosted by Key-Comp Web Design including the Claiborne One Web Site will be Closed for Server Upgrades November 21, from 11pm CST through November 22, at 9am CST.    Christmas Parade Set For Saturday, December 1 At 4 PM - The Annual Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, December 1. The time is tenatively set for 4 PM. Any persons or businesses interested in entering a float, preferably with Christmas lights, should contact Kim Pumphrey at 927-5291 or (870) 924-5779 after 7 PM. Trophies will be awarded.    Tickets Available Now For $500 Christmas Cash Giveaway - The Homer Claiborne Chamber of Commerce will give away their annual $500 Christmas cash on Thursday, December 20. Tickets are $1 donation and are available at the Chamber office, Dr. Greg Woodalls’ office or from any Chamber board member. The drawing will be held 12 noon on December 20 at the Chamber office located in Ford Museum. For more information call Mac Brakefield at 927-3271. Everyone is eligible for the drawing, including all chamber memberships and board of directors.    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.    Meeting Set To Discuss Plans For Homer School System - There will be a meeting Tuesday, November 27 at 5 PM at the Claiborne Parish School Board to discuss upcoming plans for Homer schools. All interested persons are invited to attend.    Homer Memorial Hospital to Hold Breast Cancer Prevention Program - Spend your lunch hour at Homer Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 27 and learn about Breast Cancer Prevention. Dr. Ivy McGee-Reed will lead the discussion which will begin at noon. Bring a sack lunch. There is no charge to attend. Drinks and dessert will be provided. For more information, call Gaye Brunson at 927-2024.    Smithsonian WW II Traveling Exhibit To Be On Display At Museum Till Nov. 21 - The Smithsonian WW II Traveling Exhibit Produce for Victory: Posters on the American Home Front, 1941-1945 will be on display at the Ford Museum until Wednesday, November 21. A host of special programming has been held at the museum in connection with the exhibit. Interesting exhibits concerning the Claiborne Parish Home Front and the soldiers of Claiborne Parish have been added to the exhibit to help explain the role Claiborne Parish played during this time. This was a time in American history when the nation was united in a single goal--VICTORY! The men, women and children in Claiborne Parish did whatever necessary to bring about that end. The display at the left features photos of local WW II veterans. Visitors are invited to the musuem to see this very special exhibit. Some parish schools have brought students to musuem to see the exhibit. Linda Volentine would like to encourage other schools to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Museum hours are 9 AM-12 Noon and 1:30-4 PM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 2-4 PM on Sunday. Special times can be set up. Admission rates are $3 for Adults, $1 for Children, and $5 for Family. Call 927-9190 for more information.    American Legion Post 73 To Meet Thursday, November 29 - American Legion Post 73 will meet Thursday, November 29 at 7 PM at the Claiborne Parish Library.    Ground Water Management Advisory Task Force To Meet November 28 - The Ground Water Management Advisory Task Force will meet on Wednesday, November 28 at 9:30 AM in Baton Rouge in the Louisiana Room - 1st Floor, La. Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries, 2001 Quail Drive. For more info, call Karen Gautreaux at (225) 342-7015.    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.    Ground Water Management Advisory Task Force To Meet November 28 - The Ground Water Management Advisory Task Force will meet on Wednesday, November 28 at 9:30 AM in Baton Rouge in the Louisiana Room - 1st Floor, La. Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries, 2001 Quail Drive. For more info, call Karen Gautreaux at (225) 342-7015.    Homer Mayfield Alumni To Meet - The regular monthly meeting of the Homer Mayfield Alumni School Reunion will be December 4 at 6 PM at 906 S. 4th in Homer. Plans are being finalized for upcoming reunion. Your input and ideas are very important. All are welcome.    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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