HEADLINES - September 26, 2002

Police Jury Votes To Support Claiborne One Website

- Cynthia Gladney Steele Hired As New Secretary-Treasurer Trainee

• The Police Jury Office Located At 4070 Hwy. 79 South, Next To Ludlow, Has Been Designated By LDEQ As An Approved Collection Site For Old Tires. All Parish Residents Can Drop Off Waste Tires During Regular Working Hours Monday-Friday. For More Information, Call The Police Jury Office At 927-2222.

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

The Claiborne Parish Police Jury approved a 3-year contract with Claiborne One, the official website for Claiborne Parish at a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, September 19. Al Lynn and Joel Ponder were present to answer any questions about the contract. Lynn stated the website has received over 11,000 hits since its startup in 1999. The contract includes a one time setup fee of $5,600 which includes maintenance and server hosting fees for the first year. The annual renewal fee to maintain and update the website will be $1,500 per year.

Special Called Meeting September 19, 2002

• Claiborne One Website

• Secretary-Treasurer Trainee

• Board Of Review--2002 Tax Roll

• Request-Homer Garden Club

• Generator At Parish Jail

• Transfer General To Road Fund

• Request-HMH Helicopter Pad

• Landowners Trespassing Ordinance

• Christmas Lights

• Trip To Cypress Bend Resort On Toledo Bend

• Waste Tire Collection Site

• Economic Development Committees Appointees

Claiborne Parish Remembers 9-11

- Firemen, Law Enforcement, Emergency Personnel Honored

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

September 11, 2001 is a day that changed America. Up until the morning of that day one year ago, the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 was referred to as "the day that would live in infamy." On 9-11, a group of Al Quada terrorists changed that. In what has been described as the most horrifying attacks ever against the United States, the terrorists crashed two airliners into the 110-story twin towers of the World Trade Center and another into the Pentagon. A fourth plane was diverted by passengers and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. It is believed that plane was headed for the White House.

Voters Defeat Junction City School Tax

- Larry Cannon Unseats John Sims On School Board

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

Junction City School students came to school Wednesday, September 18 to the news that voters in Junction City School District had defeated the school bond issue which would have allowed a 4-mill increase to construct of a new junior high building and a new gymnasium. On Tuesday, September 17, election results showed 157 voted in favor of the proposal and 259 were opposed.

Incumbent school board member John Sims was defeated by challenger Larry Cannon by a vote of 40 to 29.

Alice Wideman To Present Benefit Concert For Methodist Children’s Home

Alice Wideman will present a Benefit Concert Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3 PM at First United Methodist Church in Homer. Voluntary proceeds will go to assist the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home in their development of a program known as the “Promise Project”--to meet the needs of hurting children and youth across our state. Musical selections promise to be interesting and fun for children, youth and adults alike. Donations can be mailed to the Promise Project, Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273

C. C. “Hamburger” Austin Announces Candidacy For Homer Town Council

C.C. “Hamburger” Austin would like to announce his candidacy for Homer Town Council in District 5. Austin has lived in Homer all his life. He graduated from Homer High School and attended Louisiana Tech. He is a World War II veteran who served almost four years in the Pacific. Following the war, he married Helen, his wife of 52 years, and raised five children, all who graduated from Homer High School.

Patricia Jenkins Announces Candidacy To Homer City Council, District 5

Patricia Jenkins announces candidacy for District 5 City Council. Jenkins said, “First of all, I would like to thank all of you that supported and voted for me almost four years ago. I appreciate you giving me the chance to serve as your council representative. By working together for the town’s best interest at heart we’ve come a long way. However, there is still work to be done by all of us. So, I’m asking for your vote and support again on October 5th.”

Toney Johnson Announces Candidacy For District Three Town Of Homer

Toney Johnson is announcing his candidacy for the district three Town Council position on the Homer City Council. Toney has been a life-long resident of Claiborne Parish and Homer with the exception of approximately seven years that were spent in Baton Rouge. While in Baton Rouge he obtained a degree in Business Administration from LSU and married his wife Jean. While in Baton Rouge Toney was employed by Louisiana National Bank as a credit analyst where his duties included analyzing commercial lines of credit up to $1,000,000. Upon returning home to Claiborne Parish he became involved in the real estate business and currently operates his real estate firm and is a licensed appraiser and a licensed general contractor. .

Georgia Norton Announces Candidacy For Homer Town Council, District 2

I, Georgia Norton, am announcing my candidacy for Selectwoman for District 2 in the Town of Homer. I am the wife of Eugene Norton, Sr. to whom I have been married for 39 years. I am a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Claiborne Parish has been my home all of my life.

Kent M. Toney Seeks Re-Election To Claiborne Parish School Board

I, Kent M. Toney, am declaring myself as a candidate for Claiborne Parish School Board Member in District 2. As a Haynesville native and graduate of Haynesville High, I have tremendous pride in the area where I live and worship. If re-elected, I will continue to make the future of Haynesville schools my top priority. I will strive to represent the best interests of the students and the wishes of the voters.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2002 NEWS BRIEFS

Claiborne One Is Presently Soliciting New Sponsors

The Claiborne One website at www.claiborneone.org features news from Homer, Haynesville, Junction City, and all of Claiborne Parish. They are presently soliciting new and added sponsors. To contribute news or purchase advertising banner, call Joel Ponder at 927-9787 or Al Lynn at 927-9674.

Sheriff’s Office To Sponsor Women’s Defensive Safety Class

The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a Women’s Defensive Safety Class on Tuesday, October 1 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Homer Fire Station. Instructor will be Steve Risner with Probation and Parole. For more info, call 927-2011.

Parent-Teacher Conference To Be Held Parishwide Sept. 30

A Parishwide Parent-Teacher Conference will be held Monday, September 30 from 12 noon until 6 PM. All parents are required to come to the school their child attends to pick up their report card and meet with their child’s teacher.

Reca Jones To Speak On Oldest Indian Mounds Found In La.

Louisiana has some of the oldest Indian Mound sites in world--older than pyramids in Egypt, Mexico, and South America, and older than England’s Stonehenge. Reca Jones, who has sought participants around the State to save Louisiana’s Native American heritage by setting up an Ancient Mounds Trail, will be the guest speaker at the Herbert S. Ford Museum on Sunday, September 26. (See related story inside.)

Junction City High School To Hold Homecoming October 4

The Junction City High School Homecoming will be held Friday, October 4. The pep rally will begin at 12:30 PM with the parade following. If you would like to participate in the parade, call 870-924-4576. The parade theme is patriotic.

Saturday Last Day To Absentee Vote In October 5 Election

Absentee voting for October 5 election will end Saturday, September 28. Absentee voting will be 8:30 AM-4:30 PM through Friday, and 8:30-noon Saturday. Registrar of Voters Patricia Sanders invites voters to come by for a demonstration of the new computerized voting machines at the Registrar’s office in Police Jury Office Complex.

Claiborne Parish Watershed District To Meet September 26

The Claiborne Parish Watershed District Commission will meet Thursday, September 26 at 5:30 PM at the Police Jury Complex. Speakers include DA Walter May and James Seales with DWF. Also on the agenda are dam maintenance, plans for Lisbon Landing improvements, and progress on the first Artificial Reef on Lake Claiborne.

Homer Memorial Discounts Mammograms Thru October

In conjunction with October being Breast Health Awareness Month, Homer Memorial Hospital is offering a discount for screening mammograms during October. The charge is $45 but does not include the radiologist’s interpretation. Appointments should be made through your local physician. Call HMH Radiology Dept. at 927-2024

Claiborne Academy To Hold Homecoming Parade Sept. 26

Claiborne Academy will hold their Homecoming Parade featuring the Homecoming Court, football players and cheerleaders on Thursday, September 26 beginning at 1:30 PM in front of the First United Methodist Church, around the Square and ending with a short pep rally.

Athens High To Hold Parent Teacher Conference Sept. 26

The principal, faculty and staff of Athens High School invite parents to attend Parent Conference Day on Thursday, September 26 from 12-6 PM. Parents can meet teachers, pickup report cards, and enjoy refreshments.

Program On Breast Cancer Awareness Set For October 16

The public is invited to attend a Breast Cancer Awareness program in the Police Jury Office Complex on Wednesday, October 16 at 2 PM in recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The guest speaker will be Sherry Holbrook of the Monroe area.

Pelican Dolls Selling Homeropoly & Pelican Plates

Pelican Dolls have Homeropoly games and Pelican license plates for sale. Call 927-5291 to order.

1st Annual Lake Claiborne Classic Car Show October 5, 2002 -- 8 AM- 2 PM

The First Annual Lake Claiborne Classic Car Show and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, October 5 from 8 AM-2 PM at Lake Claiborne State Park. Entry fee is $20 for first car and $10 for second. BBQ chicken plates and cokes will be sold. Moon Walk and Smokey the Bear for the kids. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Christian and Joseph Manzanares. For more info, call Rickey Bearden at 927-9740 or Matt Manzanares at 927-6275.

Former CA Cheerleaders Invited To Cheer Homecoming

The Claiborne Academy varsity cheerleaders would like to invite all former cheerleaders to cheer on the sidelines with them during the homecoming football game on Friday, September 27. Just wear any suit or jogging suit that is red, white and blue.

“Write-On Project” Seeking School Supplies Donations

The Claiborne Parish Office of Family Support’s First Annual Write On! Project is collecting school supplies for needy children. Supplies for each child are 1-2” binder, 3 pencils, 3 pens, 1 pkg. wide-ruled looseleaf paper, 1 ruler, and 3 single subject wide-rule notebooks--also tissues, crayons, & scissors. Call Sharon Chandler at 927-3518, ext. 33.

Christmas Festival Committee Holds Poster, T-Shirt Contest

Christmas Festival Committee is sponsoring a Poster and T-Shirt Contest with the 2002 Christmas Festival theme “An Old Fashioned Christmas” for any K-12 student in a Claiborne Parish School. The winning entry will be the Official 2002 Festival Tee-shirt. First prize $75, 2nd prize $25. Entries must be turned in at Miss Lizzie’s by October 1. Call 927-9009 for more information.

Northwest Regional Hospice To Hold Volunteer Orientation Sept. 26

Northwest Regional Hospice will be conducting a Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, September 26 from 10 AM-4 PM at the Homer Branch of the Claiborne Parish Library located at 902 Edgewood Drive. Please R.S.V.P. at 927-1142 or 371-1140. A snack lunch and coffee will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

ACS “Relay For Life 2003” Committee To Meet Oct. 22 At Linder’s

There will be a meeting at the Linder Motor Lodge Tuesday, October 22 at noon to discuss plans for the 2003 Relay for Life. The date for Claiborne Parish's 7th Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life has been set for Saturday, April 5, 2003 beginning at 2 PM. This is very important battle to North Louisiana residents where we have an alarming incidence of cancer. Your comments and suggestions will be a welcome addition to the planning of next year's event. It should be the best yet. For more info, call Bonnie Keene at 927-1517, Gaye Brunson at 927-2024, or email Becky Collins at mcollins2@bayou.com.

Reception To Honor 1992, 1993 CA Classes Friday, September 27

A reception honoring Claiborne Academy Classes of 1992 and 1993 will be held on Friday, September 27 at 6 PM in the Claiborne Academy administrative building prior to the CA vs. University Christian Prep game. Former teachers and parents of class members are invited to enjoy refreshments and visit with class members

and their families.

Haynesville High Junior Class Selling Knives Beginning October 4

Haynesville High Junior Class will be selling knives starting October 4. Contact any Junior Class member to place an order or call 624-0905. The Junior Class 2002 thanks you for your support.

TRIAD, S.A.L.T Council To Hold Senior Expo Oct. 12 At Fair Barn

TRIAD of Claiborne Parish and the S.A.L.T. Council invite all parish senior citizens to the annual Senior Expo to be held Saturday, October 12 at the Claiborne Parish Fair Barn in Haynesville. Registration begins at 7:30 AM. The Expo will include health checks, helpful information and interesting speakers, door prizes. It ends at noon with a free lunch.

D.A.R.T.’s WAVE Group Meets Every Wednesday In Homer

D.A.R.T.'s newly organized Domestic Abuse Outreach Support Group "WAVE" (Women Against Violence Everywhere) meets every Wednesday in Homer from 5:30-6:00 PM. Family violence and domestic abuse is a concern in which all members of the community must become involved to ensure a safe and secure home for everyone. If you or someone you know is in a relationship that is violent or abusive, help is available. For more information, call (318) 513-9373 or (800) 281-7885.