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   Middlefork Water System To Meet Monday, April 11, 7:30 PM The Middlefork Water System will meet Monday, April 11 at 7:30 PM at the Lisbon Civic Center.   Bass Busters To Hold Open Bass Tournament April 2 The Annual Open Bass Tournament will be held Saturday, April 2 from 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Pardon's Paradise on Lake Claiborne. Entry fees - $100 per team includes Big Bass. Entries may be paid at launch site between 5:00 AM - 5:45 AM the morning of tournament. No entries after 5:45 AM. Bass Busters will hold Open Night Tournaments the last Friday each month from 7-11 PM beginning  April 29 at Parden's Paradise. Entry fees - $60 per team, includes Big Bass. All entries must be paid by 6:45 PM. The next meeting will be Thursday, March 31 at 7 PM at the Homer Fire Station. For more info, contact Donnie Westbrook at 927-5325.   Congressman McCrery Staff  Here 1st Tuesday Each Month A member of Congressman Jim McCrery's staff will be in Claiborne Parish the first Tuesday each month to meet with constituents on any subject. He will be at Homer Police Station from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and Haynesville City Hall from 11:00 - 11:45 AM.   Burns To Sponsor B&G Club 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Willie Burns Jr. will sponsor a "3-on-3" Basketball Tournament at the Claiborne Boys & Girls Club on Saturday, April 9 beginning at 9 AM. First Place wins trophies, $200, and all you can eat pizza. Second Place wins trophies and $150. Third Place wins trophies and $100. For more information or to sign up, call 927-2718.   Homer Town Council Will Meet Monday, April 4, 6 PM The Homer Town Council will meet Monday, April 4 at 6 PM in the council chambers.   Claiborne Parish Police Jury, School Board Meet Next Week The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet Wednesday and Thursday, April 6-7, at 10 AM. The Claiborne Parish School Board will meet Thursday, April 7 at 7 PM, immediately following the work session at 6 PM.   2005 Remember The Ladies_Whistle Stop Tour  April 5-8 The women of the Louisiana Legislature will hold their "2005 Remember the Ladies_Whistle Stop Tour" April 5-8 with scheduled stops in 12 cities across Louisiana. On Tuesday, April 5, the Tour will be at the Monroe Civic Center from 10:30-11:30 AM, one of the few stops open to the general public. Stops are also planned for Minden and Shreveport, but are closed to the public. The purpose of the tour is to communicate with and listen to Louisiana citizens, promote a greater participation of women in the development of public policy, enhance women's influence and leadership in public life and to promote the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus as a viable, dependable voice on legislative issues concerning women, children, families, education, healthcare and economic development.   Gospel Concert Set For Saturday, April 16 At Calvary A Gospel Concert will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Homer on Saturday, April 16 at 7 PM featuring Shane Huffstetler and First Praise. A love offering will be collected for the American Cancer Society.   Claiborne Retired Teachers Will Not Meet In March The Claiborne Parish Retired Teachers will not meet during the month of March according to President Marie Gray.   Southern-CPSB To Hold Public Meetings On New Programs Southern University at Shreveport in conjunction with the Claiborne Parish School Board will present "Southern Night" for high school juniors and seniors and non traditional students from 6:30-7:30 PM on Tuesday, April 12 at Haynesville Junior/Senior High and on Thursday, April 14 in the Homer High School auditorium. This joint effort, bringing quality educational opportunities to Claiborne Parish, will provide information on the dual enrollment program nd off campus offerings.   Allen Family Ask For Prayers For Twins Born Premature The Allen family is asking for your prayers and blessing for Ciaria and Cynia Allen, born premature on March 8, 2005. The twins remain at LSU Medical Center. They are the daughters of Evette Allen, and the sisters of  Cataeous & Traveon Allen. Your prayers are very much appreciated.   Huey P. Smith Celebrates 50 Years Of Gospel Singing April 16 Huey P. Smith will celebrate 50 years of Gospel Singing on Saturday, April 16 at 6:30 PM in the Minden Civic Center. Special Guest is The Whitney Singers of Kansas City, Missouri. Also featured will be Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir, Bistineau Baptist Church Youth Band, Hunt Powell, Bold Witness, Homer Golden Raiders, Sons of Faith, and others. Tickets are available at Woo's Barber Shop (371-1018) and The Sound Company (377-7232) in Minden and from any Homer Golden Raider club member. For more information, call 318-773-5347.   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.   Burns To Offer 50 Free Car Washes, 50 Steaks For Mothers Day Willie Burns Jr. will offer 50 free car washes and 50 free steaks "for mothers only" on Saturday, May 7 in honor of Mother's Day/ To sign up, mothers are asked to call Rev. Willie Young, Sr. by Friday, April 1 927-0005.   Willie Burns Jr. And Rodney Pickens To Provide Steak Dinners On Saturday, April 9, Willie Burns, Jr. 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. On Saturday, May 14, Burns and Pickens will provide 200 steak dinners for the Mt. Sinai community near Summerfield between 1-4 PM.   Pelican Chapter IAAP To Host Luncheon April 27 In Shreveport The Pelican Chapter of the International Association of Administrtive Professionals (IAAP), will host an Administrative Professionals (AP) Day luncheon on Wednesday, April 27 at 11:45 AM at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The 2005 theme for AP Day "Innovation Advances Administrative Professionals"signifies as administrative professionals we have expanded our workplace roles in recent years in response to innovations in technology and the changing needs of business. The featured speaker will be Dave Gibbons, Plant Manager of General Motors Shreveport Assembly Plant. For more information and reservations, contact Virginiia Lee at 318-676-7660 by Friday, April 22.   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.   Congressman McCrery Staff  Here 1st Tuesday Each Month A member of Congressman Jim McCrery's staff will be in Claiborne Parish the first Tuesday each month to meet with constituents on any subject. He will be at Homer Police Station from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and Haynesville City Hall from 11:00 - 11:45 AM.   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 will take children from White Oak Church to Six Flags sometime in June. 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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