Boys & Girls Club To Hold BBQ Fundraiser  Friday The Claiborne Boys & Girls Club will hold their Annual BBQ Fundraiser on Friday, March 18 from 10:30 AM-2:00 PM. Plates are $6 and include smoked chicken, baked beans, potato salad, bread & dessert. They will deliver. Funds raised will be used to increase productivity of after school programs. For info or to place order, call 318-927-2718 or fax orders to 318-927-2551.   Haynesville Lions Club To Hold Charity Golf Tourney The Haynesville Lions Club will hold their Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 2. For information, call Jerry McAfee at 624-0022 or Jimmy Langford at 624-0259. Entry fee can be sent to Lions Club Tournament, c/o Bryant Lewis, 1920 Dawson Drive, Haynesville, LA 71038   Claiborne Dixie Baseball To Hold Tryouts March 19 Claiborne Parish Dixie Baseball will hold tryouts on Saturday, March 19 beginning at 11 AM for 7-8 year olds  at the Armory Park in Homer. Tryouts will be at 1 PM for 9-10 year olds and 2 PM for 11-12 year olds. For more information, call Glen Kyle at 927-4658 or Jim Colvin at 927-2202. (See application in today's  paper.)   Travis Tinsley To Speak To Homer Lions Thurs. March 24 Travis Tinsley will be the guest speaker at the Homer Lions Club noon meeting on Thursday, March 24 at Linder Motor Lodge.   Caregivers Support Group To Meet Thurs., March 17, 2 PM The Caregivers Support Group hosted by Homer Senior Care Center will meet Thursday, March 17 at 2 PM in the conference room of Homer Memorial Hospital. Caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia-related disorders are invited to attend. For information, call Karen Budway, program director or Kaye Spring, social worker, at 624-3665. Newcomers welcome.   Pelican Quarterback Club To Hold Annual Bass Tournament The Pelican Quarterback Club will hold its 15th Annual Bass Tournament on Lake Claiborne on Saturday, March 19 from 6 AM until 3 PM. Lots of prizes for all entrants. Entry fee is $20 per person, with optional Big Bass $5  per person. For more information, call Glen Kyle at 927-4658 or Bill Owens at 927-3939.   Haynesville Town Council To Meet Thurs. March 17 At 6 PM The Haynesville Town Council will meet Thursday, March 17 at 6 PM.   Claiborne Dixie Softball To Hold Tryouts Sat. March 19 Claiborne Dixie Softball will hold tryouts at the Industrial Park on Saturday, March 19 beginning at 10 AM (7-8 year olds), 11:30 AM (9-10 yrs.), 1:00 PM (11-12 yrs.) and 2:30 PM (12-15 yrs.). Registration fees are $35 for first player, $15 for each additional in same household. No late registrations will be accepted. See registration form in today's paper.   Claiborne Parish Watershed District Meetd Today At 5:30 Claiborne Parish Watershed District will meet Thursday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda are reports on the recent drawdown of Lake Claiborne and completion of drawdown projects; requested revision of the Watershed District's enabling statutes (public notice in Haynesville News); maintenance of Hwy. 146 Public Boat Launch; patrolling of Lake Claiborne; AgCenter-Watershed District's Waterfest; discussion of Riparian (shoreline owner) Rights and Watershed District authority; and providing for routine district work.    Pinehill Water System To Hold Monthly Meeting March 21 The Pinehill Water System will hold its monthly meeting at 6 PM on March 21 at the Claiborne Manor Nursing Home.   Next Pickup Date For Food For Seniors Is Monday, March 21 The next distribution date for Food For Seniors will be Monday, March 21 from 8:00-10:00 AMat the Claiborne Boys & Girls Club in Homer. Haynesville residents may pick up their boxes at the Haynesville Fairgrounds between 9:30-10:30 AM. If you did not pick up your box on February, you will not be on the list for March. Seniors may call 927-3557 AFTER 10:30 AM and if there are extra boxes, they may come to the office and pick up a box.   Burns To Sponsor Boys & Girls Club Basketball Tournament Willie Burns Jr. will sponsor a "3-on-3" Basketball Tournament at the Claiborne Boys & Girls Club on Friday, April 1. First Place wins trophies, $200, and allyou can eat pizza. Second Place wins trophies and $150 andn Third Place wins trophies and $100. Call 927-2718 for more information.   Bethlehem Cemetery Meeting To Be Held Saturday, March 19 The annual Bethlehem Cemetery Meeting will be held Saturday, March 19 at 10 AM in the Bethlehem Methodist Church on Bethlehem Road. Anyone with famly buried there is encouraged to attend. For information or to make a contribution, contact Suzanne Ford at 927-6253.   Homer High Spirit Groups To Raffle Easter Basket March 24 An Easter basket valued at $30.00 will be raffled off on March 24. The Homer High Dance, Flag, and Rifle lines are raising money for expenses and uniforms. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased by contacting a spirit group member, one of our area banks, or Mary Canterbury, sponsor, at 937-6839. Please support the performing spirit groups by donating a $1.   Claiborne Bass Busters To Hold Open Bass Tournament April 2 North Louisiana Goodwill Industries will hold a "free" Job Access Workshop at the Claiborne Parish Police Jury Complex on Thursday, March 24 from 9 AM - 4 PM to provide assistance in finding jobs, resume writing, communications and interview skills, proper interview attire, and more.   Summer Schedule For Northwest Tech Campus Available Friday The Summer 2005 class schedule for the Northwest Louisiana Technical College - Homer Campus will be available March 11, 2005. The Summer 2005 session will begin June 6 with registration scheduled for June 1, 2 and 5. The Homer campus will offer classes in Office Systems Technology, Accounting Technology, Computer Specialist, Medical Office Assistant, and Hospitality and Tourism. The placement exam is given every Wednesday at 8 a.m. with a $20 fee. Please call 927-2034 or come by the campus located at 3960 Hwy 79 for more   Spring Frolic Open House Set April 1 At CA's Little Red Schoolhouse The Spring Frolic Open House at Claiborne Academy "The Little Red Schoolhouse" will be held Friday, April 1 from 8:30-11:00 AM. Bring your child to the Little Red Schoolhouse and come meet our teachers, look at our curriculum, see the classrooms, play on the playgrounds, and have some refreshments. To reserve your time on this exciting morning, call the Peggy Speer at the school office at 927-2747 by Wednesday, March 30. It is the policy of Claiborne Academy that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.   Haynesville Elementary To Hold Sign Up Pre-K, "New" K-5 Students Hurry and get your child's name on the Pre-K sign-up list. In order for  Pre-K students to sign up for Pre-K classes at Haynesville Elementary or for any "new" K-5 students who plan to enroll, the school must have a copy of the child's birth certificate, social security card, an updated shot record from their doctor or the Claiborne Health Unit, 911 address, and proof of address by presenting a copy of utility bill at that address. Pre-K students must be 4 years old by October 1, 2005. All K-5 students must be 5 years old before October 1, 2005.   Claiborne Parish Schools To Administer LEAP, IOWA Tests Claiborne Parish schools will be administering the state mandated LEAP and IOWA tests during the week of March 15-18, 2005. The LEAP is given to all students in grades 4, 8, 10, and 11. The IOWA is given to all students in grades 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9. Students who are currently enrolled in the state Home School Program are eligible to take these tests during this week, according to Barbara Monzingo, parish Test Coordinator. If you have a child enrolled in Home School and would like to have him/her tested, please contact the principal of the school where your child would attend if enrolled in the Claiborne Parish system. If you have further questions, please contact Barbara Monzingo at the Claiborne Parish School Board office at 318-927-3502.   Willie Burns Jr. Feeds Youth Choir Members, Plans 2 Steak Dinners Willie Burns Jr. honored members of several youth church choirs by providing a meal for about 250 choir members at Mt. Calvary CME Church in Homer last Sunday, March 6. On Saturday, April 9, Burns  and Rodney Pickens will provide 200 steak dinners for the community at the Mayfield Park in Homer at 4 PM. They will provide another 200 steak dinners for the community in Haynesville on, Saturday, April 30 at 4 PM at the old Woodson Baseball Field.   Mt. Olive Christian School To Hold Kindergarten Round-Up Mt. Olive Christian School will hold Kindergarten Round-Up and Open House on March 11, 2005. Beginning at 9 AM, the kindergarten will present, "A Day in the Life of a Kindergartner". Refreshments will be served after. All perspective students and parents who are interested in enrolling are invited to come.   Homer Housing Authority To Hold Public Meeting March 28 At 5 PM The Town of Homer Housing Authority will hold a public meeting on March 28 at 5 PM at the Housing Authority office at 329 Oil Mill Street to receive comments for the 2005 Five Year And Annual Plan for the Town of Homer Housing Authority All documents are on display at the office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.   Willie Burns Jr. Will Distribute Easter Baskets On Good Friday Willie Burns Jr. will be distributing filled Easter baskets on Good Friday, March 25. He will present 100 filled Easter baskets to children who reside in the Mill Street Apartment area in Haynesville at 12 noon, 100 baskets to children in the Armory Drive area in Homer at 2 PM, and 100 baskets to children in the Homer Mayfield Park area at 4 PM. For more information, contact Burns at 560-8563.   CCC, Rep. Rick Gallot To Sponsor Educational Seminars In April  Community Coordinating Council (CCC) and State Rep. Rick Gallot will sponsor several Educational Seminars, "Knowledge is Power," in District 11, with elected officials and representatives from Hospice, Triad, and Home & Health Care organizations. They will be held Thursday, March 24 and Friday, April 8 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Lillie at 10 AM (Flossie Smith at 986-5413); on Saturday, April 9 at 10 AM at the Cadenhead Center in Haynesville (Renee Lincoln-Buggs at 624-2552) and at 1 PM at Lane Chapel CME Church in Homer (Joe Etta Williams at 927-9444). For more information, call Valena Lane at 247-6676 or Tonya Jackson at 255-3632.   Willie Burns Jr. To Provide Transportation To Six Flags Over Texas Willie Burns Jr. will provide transportation to Six Flags Over Texas near Dallas sometime this summer. He is asking area churches to contact him if they are interested in signing up the children in their church. The seating is limited so names will be taken on a first come, first serve basis, but the deadline to call is April 1, 2005. Burns can be contacted by calling 560-8563.

Buy A Book - Build A Child Completion of the Homer Elementary School Library is expected late August 2004. Librarian Maggie Harris is requesting businesses and individuals to donate $25 per book, to help build a child's future through reading. A recognition label will be placed on the inside front cover of each book purchased through your donations. Donating a book in their name is a great way to honor a friend or family member. Donations may be mailed to Homer Elementary School Library, 624 Bonner St, Homer, LA 71040. For more information, contact Librarian Maggie Harris at 318-927-2393. Please print the program flyer and post at your place of business. Toe Tapping Good Time at Claiborne Country in Homer Claiborne Country provides a toe-tapping good time Saturday Nights throughout the year. Hours are 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Features the Claiborne Country house band with Special Guest Singers. Free Dance Lessons are also offered, call 870-546-9534 for more information. No Alcohol and No Smoking. Claiborne One Site Now Features Area Image Archive Archives Now Online include: Christmas Festival and Parade 2000 Christmas Festival and Parade 2003 Christmas Festival and Parade 2004 Lake Claiborne State Park Cabins - Lake Claiborne State Park Corney Lake Natl Park Claiborne Parish Jubilee 2003 Patriotic Boat Parade 2004 Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies 2004 Junction City HS Homecoming Parade 2004 Money Available for New or Expanding Businesses in Homer The The Claiborne 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 Claiborne Parish. Loan preferences will be made on the basis of job creation. Further information may be obtained by contacting John Watson, Executive Director of the Claiborne Chamber of Commerce at (318) 927-3271. The Claiborne Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity provider. 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. The Claiborne One Website Is Seeking Area Support The Claiborne One website at www.claiborneone.org, with hundreds of pages online, including the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, The Towns of Haynesville & Homer and are seeking sponsors to support continued growth. Sponsors are provided custom banners linking to the sponsor's website. Guardian-Journal Headlines and New Briefs, updated weekly, are available at Claiborne One, archived since November, 1999. A community effort is needed in collecting information for Claiborne One. For contribution ideas, see the open letter from Claiborne One's local web site designer. To contribute news and photos to Claiborne One contact Key-Comp Web Design, Joel Ponder at 927-9229 or use the online contact form. For more information on becoming a sponsor Visit the Claiborne One Sponsorship Page or contact the Allen Group, Al Lynn at 927-9674.

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