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May 23, 2002

 

Ludlow Celebrates “Fifty Years Of Progress”

Homer Plant No Longer For Sale

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

Ludlow Coated Products celebrates their fiftieth anniversary on May 22, 2002. It was on May 22, 1952 when McLaurin-Jones held their “grand” opening for the new Homer plant beginning with a noon luncheon and entertainment provided by the Homer High School band. The ceremony with speeches and ribbon cutting began at 3 PM in a large tent outside the mill. John MacLaurin, who had turned the first shovel of dirt in January 1952, cut the ribbon across the door to the plant. Following an open house of the mill, a barbecue was held at 6 PM with 400 attending. A dance was held in the American Legion Hall at 9 PM with an excellent orchestra from Shreveport. Thus began the “fifty years of progress.” Employees at Ludlow today are celebrating the announcement on April 25, 2002 that Tyco is no longer looking for a buyer for the Homer plant. Tyco International had announced last January that Ludlow Coated Products and the rest of the Plastics and Adhesives division was for sale. “Tyco terminated its plan to break into four independent, public companies,” said Dennis Koslowski, CEO of Tyco. “We will keep our great portfolio of businesses intact, including Plastics and Adhesives. Tyco Plastics and Adhesives is a market leader with significant earnings and cash flow that can be reinvested in our businesses. Therefore, once we decided to discontinue the separation plan, it no longer made sense to sell this business.”

Duane Rhea Honored For Service In New Guinea During World War II

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

“To the noblest of them all, our comrades who fell in battle, lost to the world, but retained in the hearts of men--to those who found their greatest glory in defence of their country--this volume is gratefully dedicated.”...This dedication can be found on the first page of the book “The Reaper’s Harvest” beside a picture of the Flag of the United States of America flying at half mast. On the opposite page are pictures of four Generals followed by the 3rd Group Commanding Officers. It was these who commandeered the Grim Reapers to their destination in the Southwest Pacific Campaign during World War II. They fought off the Japanese who were successfully over-running the Pacific and threatening to invade the Australian mainland. Their particular destination was the strategic base of Port Moresby.

Haynesville High School Graduation Held Tuesday, May 21

Graduation at Haynesville High School was Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30 PM. Honor graduates were co-valedictorians Daytheon De'Ron Sturges and Jenessa Jo Carter and salutatorian Andre Denard Hampton.

Claiborne Academy To Graduate May 23

Claiborne Academy will have its graduation exercises on Thursday, May 23 at 8 PM in the CA gym. Valedictorian is Leslie Ann Bays and salutatorian is Carrie Elizabeth Faulk.

Junction City High School Graduation Held Friday, May 17

Graduation at Junction City High School was Friday, May 17, at 7 PM. Rachel Ann Helm was valedictorian and Ke'Anna La'Shay Mayweather was the salutatorian.

Athens High School Graduates May 19

Graduation at Athens High School was Sunday, May 19. Serving the class as valedictorian was Stephen Willis and Jacob Williams was the salutorian.

Homer Memorial Hospital to sponsor Health Fair

"Where Good Health & Community Meet", Saturday, June 22, 2002 from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Homer City Hall

This family event has something to offer every age. A special area will be dedicated to children’s health and shall be staffed by health care workers specializing in children including a pediatrician; a moonwalk shall be set up for their enjoyment. Our respiratory therapy department shall be offering pulmonary function and oxygen saturation testing. A local law firm shall sponsor living will information. The Louisiana Organ Procurement Association will set up a booth to provide information and organ donation sign-up. Stroke and depression evaluations, body fat analysis, pet therapy, and blood pressure checks shall be available. Cholesterol and glucose testing shall be offered free of charge. PSA testing is available for $10; also, please bring a self addressed stamped envelope if you intend on participating in the PSA testing. Lectures will be held on the following topics: breast self exam by Ivy McGee-Reed, M.D., osteoarthritis by D. Scott Haynes, M.D., and depression by Dennis Nave, M.D. Door prizes and refreshments are also available. Watch for additional ads and articles in the Guardian Journal!

May 23, 2002

Mosquito Abatement Program Set June 13 By LSU AgCenter - The LSU AgCenter will be offering an educational program focusing on mosquito abatement June 13, 2002, 6:30 PM in the Claiborne Parish Police Jury Office Complex (formerly Homer National Bank building). Dr. Mike Perrich, LSU AgCenter entomologist, will be guest speaker. The public is invited. For more info, contact Jason Holmes at 927-3110.    Support, Information & Photo Contributions Needed for Claiborne One - A community effort is needed in collecting information for Claiborne One. For contribution ideas, see the open letter from Claiborne One's local site designer. In addition, business and organization sponsorship support is needed to insure continued growth of our site. Visit the Claiborne One Spnsorship Page for more information.    NW Vo-Tech, Homer To Give TABE Tests Wed. Afternoons - The Homer campus of Northwest Louisiana Technical College will give the TABE test on Wednesday afternoons at 1 PM during April and May. The TABE test is required for entry to the college. For more info, call 927-2034.    Memorial Veterans Program Set May 28 At Homer Hospital - The 2nd Annual Memorial Day Veteran’s Program will be held in the lobby of the Homer Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 28 at 2 PM. All parish veterans and/or their families are invited. Any veteran who did not receive an invitation last year is asked to please call Gaye Brunson at the Hospital at 927-2024 so she can include them on the mailing list.    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.    Boy Scout Troop72 Will Pick Up Clothes Saturday, May 18 - This past Saturday, members of Boy Scout Troop 72 distributed bags for the purpose of collecting clothing for Clothes, Etc. There is a misprint on the bags which state a pickup date of May 11, 2002. Bags will actually be picked up this Saturday, May 18. If you did not receive a bag and would like to make a contribution, please call 318-752-0352 and make arrangements to pick up your clothing items.    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.    Salem Church Softball Tourney Moved To Mayfield Park - Salem CME Church Softball Tournament scheduled at Pineview School will now be held at Homer Mayfield Park on Saturday, May 18 from 10 AM until. All teams welcome. A color TV will be raffled at 6 PM. Call Hester Green at 927-4870 or O.D. Willis at 353-9883.    Forest Service Taking Applications For Senior Community Program - The U.S. Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest, Caney Ranger District is now taking applications for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for part-time workers. The location for these jobs will be Caney Lakes Recreation Area in Minden and Homer Work Center in Homer. Enrollee would be responsible for lawn upkeep, maintenance of bathroom and shower facilities and other assigned duties and would also need a valid driver’s license. The average work is between 20 and 39 hours from March to November and as needed in winter months. There are limits on income to be eligible. If you are 55 or older, energetic and looking for a challenge, contact Icyphene Conwright at 927-2061 or come by the office at 3288 Hwy. 79 South in Homer.    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.    “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. «More»    Lake Claiborne State Park Events - For information on upcoming events - Call 1-888-677-2524 toll free or 318-927-2976.    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.				Homer High Cheerleaders, Flag Line Selling Varsity Gold Cards - Homer High Cheerleaders and Homer High Flag Line are selling Varsity Gold cards, good for unlimited use for buy one, get one free food items at Pizza Hut, Sonic, and Subway. Cards are good through September 2003. Contact Rhonda Porter at 927-6091 or Mary Canterbury at 927-2393.    Homer Junior High To Hold Graduation May 29, 6:30 PM - Homer Junior High will hold graduation exercises Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 PM in the school gymnasium. Principal Gurtha Capers would like to invite all to come out and support graduation. If you have questions or need more information, contact the school at (318) 927-2826.    Retirement Reception To Honor Coach Red Franklin Set June 1 - The Haynesville Quarterback Club is sponsoring a retirement reception to honor Coach Alton “Red” Franklin on Saturday, June 1 at 2 PM in the Claiborne Parish Fair Complex. Former and present players and coaches, faculty and administrators, students and friends are cordially invited.    Juneteenth Pageant Set For Friday, June 21 At City Hall - Juneteenth Pageant will be held in the Homer City Hall on Friday, June 21 at 6:30 PM. Pageant entrants must attend 4 of 5 training/practice sessions (1st Session May 11). The four categories are “Wee Miss” (ages 4-7), “Little Miss (ages 8-12), “Junior Miss” (ages 13-15), and “Miss” (ages 16-20). Please contact Annette Young at (318) 927-2372 for more info.    Volunteers Needed For Haynesville Butterfly Festival - The Haynesville Chamber of Commerce and The Haynesville Garden Club would like to invite anyone who is interested in our Annual Butterfly Festival activities to please call 624-0057 or 624-0458 as volunteers are needed.    Summer Reading Program At Library June 10 - July 12 - The Claiborne Parish Library will hold their Summer Reading Program June 10 to July 20. Children ages 3-12 may register June 3. The program is free. For more details, call Nancy Smock at 927-3845.    Rural Development Intrduces Loan Program To Public June - Rural Development, USDA is conducting a meeting to inform the public of their loan program. Rural Development offers subsidized loans to build, purchase or repair a home. Grant funds are also available to those who qualify. A meeting will be held June 3 at 6:30 PM at Homer City Hall. Individuals needing special accomaodations can call 255-2826, etc. 4.    Public Hearing Set June 3 For Town Of Homer Budget - A public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 for the Town of Homer is scheduled for June 3, 1001 at 6 PM in the Mayor’s Chambers. A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public inspection.    Adult Education Center At NW Tech Campus To Close For Break - The Claiborne Parish Adult Education Center, located on the Northwest Louisiana Technical College campus in Homer, will be closed for the summer break May 29 through June 30. Testing for new students will be Monday, July 1 at 8 AM. Anyone wishing to enroll may contact the center at 927-5302. The center provides free instruction to anyone 17 years of age or older who is interested in obtaining a GED or wishes to improve his/her reading, writing, or math skills.    Homer High Classes 1974-1978 To Hold Class Reunion In August - Homer High School Classes ‘74 through ’78 will hold their Class Reunion August 16-18, 2002. The next monthly meeting will be Sunday, May 19 at 6 PM at Homer City Hall. Plans will be finalized to begin sending letters to classmates. Anyone who attended Homer High School with these classes are asked to attend. The Committee wants your ideas, suggestions, and opinions so everyone will be satisfied with final plans. For more information, call Gary Jenkins 927-9379, Fred Young 927-2372, Ann Webb 927-2040, Patricia Kelly Jenkins 927-9537, Linda Dunn Hardaway 927-1189, or Rita Moore Mitchell 927-6892.    Claiborne Parish School Board 2002 Driver’s Education Class - Final plans are being made for the 2002 Driver’s Education Class at Homer High School. Classes will begin Monday, June 10, 2002 at 8 AM. Students may register at the Claiborne Parish School Board office beginning May 1, 2002. Class size is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Registration fee is $175, payable by money order or cashier’s check to the Claiborne Parish School Board. Classroom instruction will be Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14, 2002. Driving time will be determined by student and instructor. All driver’s education students must be 15 years of age on or before June 10, 2002 and must bring birth certificates for proof of age.    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.    D.A.R.T. Support Group Meets Every Wednesday In Homer - Weekly meetings of the newly organized Domestic Abuse Outreach Support Group “WAVE” (Women Against Violence Everywhere) will be held in Homer from 5:30-6:00 PM. For more info call (318)513-9373 or (800) 281-7885.    Dubach’s 2002 Chicken Festival To Hold Poster, T-Shirt Contest - The 2002 Louisiana Chicken Festival in Dubach is seeking entries for poster and T-shirt design contests. Winner of each contest receives $250 cash. For information or rules and entry form, call Dubach Town Hall at 318-777-3321. Deadline for entries is May 31, 2002.    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.    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.
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