HEADLINES - June 6, 2002

Animal Control Officer Reprimanded For Shooting Dogs

- Dogs’ Owner Wanted Dog Catcher Fired

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

Scott and Rebecca Lowery attended the meeting of the Homer Town Council on Monday, June 3, demanding the Town fire the animal control officer (dog catcher). On Wednesday, May 29, Linsey E. Jones, Animal Control Officer for the Town of Homer shot two dogs belonging to the Lowerys near their residence on Beverly Drive. In a letter addressed to the Council, Police Chief Rodney Hollenshead wrote “Jones stated that he could not catch the dogs and he felt that he had to shoot them.” Both dogs survived their wounds after being treated by a local veterinarian.

International Vice-President, Guest Of Kisatchie Jaycees

- Jaycees Get Top Designation Eighth Year In A Row

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

The Kisatchie Jaycees of David Wade Correctional Center hosted a very special guest on April 9. Junior Chamber International Vice-President John MacLeod was brought by Louisiana Jaycees President Belinda Brown to speak to the #1 institutional Jaycee chapter in the nation. MacLeod, who resides in Scotland, is the International Jaycees V.P. over the United States and the West Indies. Kisatchie Jaycees President Andrew Hundley opened the meeting by recognizing the distinguished guests. Brown took the floor and praised Kisatchie for its efforts. “Kisatchie is responsible for motivating other institutional and free world chapters to be more active,” Brown remarked. “I commend all of you for setting the standards for all to follow.” She then officially announced the Kisatchie Jaycees had won their 8th consecutive Clarence H. Howard award from the United States Jaycees.

Claiborne Boys & Girls Club Seeks Help From Community

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

Sabrina Smith, executive director for the Claiborne Boys & Girls Club told those who attended the First Annual Business Breakfast on Friday, May 17 there must be a concentrated effort by the community to provide meaningful programs for the youth in our communities. She said, “Now more than ever we need to be there for our youth. Each day is a challenge to them and they face things that some of us adults have never faced. We as Christians, educators, leaders, and parents have an awesome responsibility and ...no one organization can do it alone.”

Fireworks And Boat Parade Set For Thursday, July 4th

- Donations Still Needed For This Patriotic Celebration On Lake Claiborne

The Annual Fireworks and Boat Parade on Lake Claiborne will be held this year on Thursday, July 4 beginning with the Boat Parade at 5 PM followed by the Fireworks Show at 9 PM. The Fireworks display can be viewed from the Lake Claiborne dam.

New Construction Project Underway In St. John Area

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

A new subdivision is presently under construction in the St. John Community. “Countrywood Estates” has the potential for 39 homes to be built within the next five years. The subdivision will include three private ponds and a small lake. Two have already been completed and are stocked with bream and catfish.

NOTICE - All Businesses In Claiborne Parish

An important meeting explaining the Renewal Community Tax Credit will be held Thursday, June 13 at 5:15 PM at Homer City Hall. Buck Trussell, Vice-President of the Coordinating and Development Corporation; Joe Taylor representing the Louisiana Department of Economic Development; and George McGovern, CPA, will be present to explain this new program to business owners and employees, according to Mac Brakefield with the Homer-Claiborne Chamber of Commerce. All businesses in Claiborne Parish are eligible for this tax-incentive program. Please mark your calendar and make every effort to attend and learn how much your business can save over the next eight years.

JUNE 6, 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.

Copies Of Report “Vision For A Better Tomorrow” Now Available

Copies of the report “Vision for a Better Tomorrow” prepared by the Planning Committee for the Claiborne Economic Development Board have been printed and are now available at the First Guaranty Bank, the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, and Homer and Haynesville City Halls.

June 15 Is Deadline For Placing Ad In CA Football Program

Anyone interested in having your child’s picture or an ad put in the Claiborne Academy football program for the 2002 football season should contact Karen Lee at 927-6549 before June 15. If you had an ad in last season’s program, someone will contact you. Photos can only be put on half or full page ads.

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. Call Rhonda Porter at 927-6091 or Mary Canterbury at 927-2393.

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. For more info, contact Jason Holmes at 927-3110

Homer Municipal Pools Set To Open No Later Than Monday

Homer municipal pools, if all goes well this week, will open no later than Monday, June 10. For more info, call Homer City Hall at 927-3555.

HMH To Sponsor Health Fair At Homer City Hall Sat., June 22

Homer Memorial Hospital will sponsor a Health Fair “Where Good Health & Community Meet” on Saturday, June 22 from 8 AM-1PM at Homer City Hall. This family event has something to offer every age: vendor booths, brief lectures by local physicians, height, weight, and blood pressure checks, lab tests, moonwalk, various games, refreshments, etc. For more info, visit the hospital’s website www.homerhospital.com and watch for additional ads and articles in your local newspaper.

Juneteenth Pageant Set For Friday, June 21 At City Hall

Juneteenth Pageant will be held at Homer City Hall Friday, June 21 at 6:30 PM. The four categories are “Wee Miss” (ages 4-7), “Little Miss (ages 8-12), “Junior Miss” (ages 13-15), and “Miss” (ages 16-20). Contact Annette Young at (318) 927-2372.

Summer Reading Program At Library June 10 - July 12

The Claiborne Parish Library will hold their Summer Reading Program, “Chilly Silly Summer At The Library” from June 10 to July 20. Registration for children ages 3-12 is now open. The program is free! For more details, call Nancy Smock at 927-3845.

Summer Arts Camp For Kids Will Be In Homer July 22-26

The North Central Louisiana Arts Council will hold Summer Arts Camp for Kids at Homer City Hall July 22-26. The popular weeklong arts program exposes children to the arts and nurtures their creativity in a supportive, pressure-free environment. Students must have completed at least 1st grade, but at most 7th grade to attend daily classes from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM. Cost per child is $40. For more info or to register a child call 255-1450.

La. Bicentennial Committee To Meet Monday, June 10

Louisiana Bicentennial Committee will meet Monday, June 10 at 5 PM in the upstairs board room at Homer City Hall. All interested persons are welcome.

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) are held Wednesdays in Homer from 5:30-6:00 PM. For more info call (800) 281-7885.

Summer Enrichment Programs Offered In June

The Community Coordinating Council (a non-profit organization focusing on improving life skills by providing cultural and academic enrichment activities for area youth) announces Summer Enrichment Programs June 3-June 27, Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-noon. Programs will focus on reading, mathematics and language arts for children K-12 at various locations in Claiborne, Lincoln, Bienville, and Union parishes. Contact Doris Kirk Lewis 624-6676 in Haynesville; Mary Sawyers 927-6727, Thelma Crews 927-6232, or Fredrica Young 927-2372 in Homer; Ketha Weston 986-5230 in Junction City, LaTanya Walker 927-3843 in Lisbon; Doris Taylor 927-4451 in Summerfield/Bernice; Debra Rushing 843-9779 in Gibsland; or Valena Lane 247-6676 in Grambling.

Seminar On Drug Awareness, Teen Pregnancy, Conflict Resolution

A Seminar for youth will be held Saturday, June 8 10 AM-noon at the Willie Abney Recreation Center in Arcadia. Transportation will be provided from locations throughout Claiborne Parish. Refreshments will be provided. Call the Community Coordinating Council at 247-6676.

Government And Municipal Boards To Meet In June

The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet at 10 AM Wednesday, June 5 for work session and Thursday, June 6 for their regular meeting.

The Finance Committee of the Claiborne Parish School Board will meet Thursday, June 6 at 5 PM, followed by the work session at 6 PM and regular meeting at 7 PM.

The Junction City, Louisiana Town Council will meet Thursday, June 13 at 6 PM.

The Junction City School Board will meet Tuesday, June 11 at 7 PM at the Junction City Elementary library.

The Haynesville Town Council will meet Thursday, June 20 at 6 PM in the Council Chambers.

Thurmon Reunion Set For Saturday, June 8 At Hebron Baptist

The Annual Thurmon Reunion will be held Saturday, June 8 at Hebron Baptist Church. For more info, call James Stone (409) 474-0605.