HEADLINES ‑ February 21, 2002

The Case Of The Missing Money:

Bank Loses Couple’s $17,000 CD

BY SUSAN T. HERRING, Editor, The Guardian‑Journal

The last thing Freddie and Billie Crump of Haynesville wanted was publicity since they discovered two years ago that First Guaranty Bank had no record of the $17,000 certificate of deposit purchased from Homer National Bank in 1994. The Crumps only wanted their money back. The problem was neither First Guaranty Bank nor Bank One Corporation had any record of the CD. In fact, the only evidence the CD ever existed at all is the original certificate which is still in the Crumps’ possession.

Homer High To Host UPFL Semi‑Pro Football Game

‑ First Annual LaFaye Walker Scholarship To Be Awarded To Local Athlete

BY SUSAN T. HERRING, Editor, The Guardian‑Journal

Homer High School will have the unique privilege of hosting two semi‑pro football teams on Saturday, February 23, when the United Professional Football League (UPFL) and two of their franchise teams‑‑the Garland Wranglers of Garland, Texas and the Houston Wolverines of Houston, Texas kickoff at 5 PM in the Ronny G. Beard Memorial Stadium. This will be the 1st Annual Scholarship Classic named in memory of Mrs. LaFaye Walker whose son, Greg, is in his fourth season as wide receiver for the Wranglers. A 1990 graduate of Homer High School, Walker is no stranger to Pelican Stadium.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance For Claiborne Parish Taxpayers

According to Nelda Beard, Claiborne Parish Sales/Use Tax Coordinator, the Louisiana Department of Revenue will be providing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for parishes across the state. In Claiborne Parish, they will be in Room 144 at Homer City Hall on the first and third Tuesday from 8:30‑11:00AM. Richard Jefferson, Regional Director for the Shreveport Office of the Dept. of Revenue, said VITA will help taxpayers complete Federal 1040EZ and 1040A forms as well as State Form 540, then file the forms electronically for faster processing.

New College Admissions Standards Will Affect Seniors‑‑Class Of 2005

Almost 60,000 letters were sent out last month to parents of 9th grade students around the State of Louisiana, reminding them that their children will be the first class to be affected by the Board of Regents’ new college admissions standards that become effective 2005. These standards are part of the Regents’ Master Plan for Public Postsecondary Education.

Old‑Fashioned Fun In The Sun In Haynesville

BY BRENDA WINN

In Haynesville, the names George Allen nd Bauer Hardware are synonymous, for Allen worked as the store’s manager for many years. You also can’t help but think about Shetland ponies when you think of him. His favorite hobby in years past was his ponies and wagons. At one time, there were 20 little ponies running around on the Allen Ranch.

Jury Moves Ahead On Hoodtown Project, Votes For New Roof On Health Unit

‑ William Maddox Of Haynesville Appointed Constable

Engineer Brad Graff informed the Claiborne Parish Police Jury at their regular meeting February 7 that Rural Development funds would be short the amount they had applied for to make improvements to the Hoodtown water system. In 2000, the Jury applied for $90,000 for the first phase of improvements for the Hoodtown project. In 2001, they applied for another $75,000. Due to budget constraints, the State is only awarding a percentage of the money applied for. The State approved paying a total of $107,000 for both phases of the Hoodtown project. Graff said money would be short but would go ahead and advertise for bids and hope the bids come in low. Bids will be opened at 9:30 AM on March 6.

FEBRUARY 21, 2002 NEWS BRIEFS

Claiborne One Website Features The Guardian‑Journal Briefs

The Claiborne One website at www.claiborneone.org features news from Homer, Haynesville, Junction City, and all of Claiborne Parish, To contribute news or to purchase an advertising banner, call Joel Ponder at 927‑9787 or Al Lynn at 927‑6197.

Pelican Quarterback Club To Hold Annual Bass Tourney March 30

The Homer High School Pelican Quarterback Club will hold their Annual Bass Tournament on Saturday, March 30 at Parden’s Paradise (formerly Benson’s Bay) just off Hwy. 146 (White Lightning Road), from 6 AM to 3 PM. The entry fee is $20 per person and $10 Big Bass per boat. As in the past, there will be plenty of prizes for everyone. For more information, call QB Club President Bill Owens at 927‑9654 or 927

American Legion Post 73 To Meet TONIGHT, February 28

American Legion Post 73 will meet tonight, Thursday, February 28 at 7 PM at the Claiborne Parish Library.

Easter “Tour Of Churches” Set For Sunday, March 4, 2‑4 PM

An Easter “Tour of Churches” will be held on Sunday, March 24, from 2‑4 PM. This will be a benefit for the Rolling Hills Ministry Disaster Relief Fund. Four churches will be open to the tour‑‑Holly Springs Baptist, Calvary Baptist, Bethlehem Methodist, and Ruple Baptist. Tickets for the event will not be sold but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Class Of 1965 To Hold Class Meeting Thursday, March 7

The Class of 1965 will hold a class meeting Thursday, March 7 at 6 PM at 440 Carter Drive in Homer. For more information, call Lizzie Williams at 927‑4042..

Claiborne Parish Watershed District To Meet March 8

The Claiborne Parish Watershed District (Lake Commission) will meet at 5:30 PM on Friday, March 8 in the Claiborne Parish Police Jury board room, above the Clerk of Court office on the Courthouse square. The agenda will include artificial reefs and proposed amendments to lake regulations.

Musical Drama “The Passion Of Jesus” Set For March 29‑31

The annual outdoor musical drama “The Passion of Jesus” will be presented by the Bethel Baptist Church in Lillie, Louisiana. Performances with a cast of 120 dressed in authentic costumes will be held at 7 PM each evening on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 29‑31, at the church . Bethel Baptist Church is located 2.3 miles west of Hwy 167 (1.8 miles south of Junction City or 5.3 miles north of Lillie) on the Bethel Church Road. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair.

The Junction City Annual Staff Selling Dragon Yearbooks

The Junction City Annual Staff are selling Dragon Yearbooks for $25 until February 22. Persons can pay a $10 deposit and the balance later, or pay $25 with an option to pay $3 additional to put their name on the cover. Mail payments to Junction City High School, P.O. Box 790, Junction City, AR 71749. Yearbooks are expected to arrive in September 2002. Call Dale Hux at (870) 924‑5453 for info.

Attention: It’s Time Again To Do Another Birthday Calendar

Claiborne Academy is collecting names for another birthday calendar. All friends, family and loyal alumni of Claiborne Academy are asked to contact any CA student, Ginger Woodall at 927‑3702 or Tracie Wilder at 927‑5295 to submit names or anniversaries at $1 each, or to order calendars at $10 each.

Plans For Annual Homer High Class Reunion For 1974‑1978

Plans are underway for the 2nd Annual Homer High Class Reunion for the years 1974‑1978 scheduled for this August. One representative for each class is asked to attend the meetings. For more information or to pick up your T‑Shirts from last year’s reunion call Fred Young at 927‑2372 or Gary Jenkins at 927‑9379.

Claiborne Academy Yearbooks On Sale At School Office

Claiborne Academy yearbooks are on sale now. Cost is $30 through February 6, and $35 through Feb. 13. Books may be purchased from a yearbook staff member or at the school office.